Speaking of which, the new army and Xiao Jing are really at odds with each other. Xiao Jing guessed that the reason why His Majesty asked this was that he actually had an idea in mind.
Xiao Jing thought for a while and then said: "This servant knows nothing about military preparations and I dare not speak nonsense."
Zhu Youtang knew his cautious temperament. When he heard what he said, he smiled and said: "Since you don't say it, then I will tell you. The new military is related to the country, which is my top priority at the moment. The Ming Dynasty has been slacking in military equipment for so many years.
, this is also my fault. But words
Then again, the relationship between the New Army and the New Army is not small, and it requires a lot of internal funds, so it is natural to be more cautious. Of course, some military attachés can be deployed from the border towns, or some can be transferred from the original New Army. But this New Army is all
Who will be the commander is a question."
Xiao Jing thought to himself that Liu Chengfeng was the commander of the Jin Yiwei, so he was naturally not suitable. However, the emperor may not have had the intention of letting Liu Chengfeng take the post concurrently. After all, the creation of the new army was all done by Liu Chengfeng himself. This kind of
It's best to let him do the work.
But having said that, Liu Chengfeng is not suitable for the position of commander-in-chief. The reason is very simple. Liu Chengfeng has already entered the core of the Jinyi Guards. If he is appointed as the commander-in-chief of the new army, his authority will be too great. This is not what the palace believes.
It's a matter of trust. The court would never let this happen.
Xiao Jing understood in his heart that the emperor was in a dilemma now, but he could not discuss these matters with the cabinet. He wanted to find someone to discuss and discuss with him before making up his mind.
It's just that this new army commander is really a bit embarrassing. The military attache in the border town may not be suitable. There may not be any candidates for the Twelve Guards of the pro-army army. If the civil servants of the court are appointed, it may not be effective. It is really confusing.
Annoyed.
Xiao Jing thought for a while and said, "I dare not say it."
This kind of answer is naturally not what he should answer. When it comes to military affairs, he will not speak casually.
Zhu Youtang smiled slightly and then said: "A few days ago, Liu Chengfeng actually issued a charter for the establishment of a new army. This charter also mentioned this matter. What Liu Chengfeng meant was that the prince was here all day long.
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There is nothing to do in the palace. Since you are the crown prince, why not let the prince take command of the capital. The prince has also trained the new army in the past, so he is quite familiar with the affairs of the new army. In addition, this can also be used to sharpen the prince."
Xiao Jing was completely surprised when Zhu Youtang said such words.
Liu Chengfeng is really bold, and he dares to make such suggestions. In the past, when the prince trained the new army, it was because the court did not pay attention to the new army at all. In fact, the so-called new army was not even officially established by the court.
No. To put it bluntly, it doesn’t matter whether you say it is a militia or it is just a plaything of Liu Chengfeng and the prince. Anyway, it cannot be put on the stage.
Although later on, the new army had taken on a new look and defeated the Waci cavalry in one fell swoop, which gradually attracted the attention of the imperial court. However, it was not large in scale, so no one cared about it.
But now it's completely different. This new army will be officially included in the imperial court's quota. Like the pro-army, it will become an important garrison force in the capital. Although His Royal Highness is smart, he has never been serious, so let him do it.
The new army is commanding an envoy? This is a bit nonsense.
Furthermore, the imperial court will definitely not agree. In their opinion, how can the prince wield swords and guns? What kind of military service should he do? As a prince, he should study hard and become a wise emperor in the future.
If this matter is revealed, I'm afraid there will definitely be trouble again. Only Liu Chengfeng dares to come up with this bad idea, but what about the emperor? Doesn't the emperor understand the reason behind this? Now ask yourself, is it true?
Feeling excited?
Thinking of this, Xiao Jing couldn't help but analyze. There are currently no good candidates for the new army. Those who are trustworthy may not be useful, and those who are useful may not be trustworthy. And the prince is the most at ease in your majesty's heart. It's just that his highness the prince personally serves as a military officer.
There were indeed many things that were wrong. Xiao Jing couldn't tell what was wrong at the moment.
Zhu Youtang suddenly sighed and said: "Actually, what Liu Chengfeng said is not unreasonable. The prince's naughty temper should be tempered. He is not young anymore and cannot continue like this.
, it might not be a bad thing to find something for him to do."
Although Zhu Youtang sighed, he was actually revealing his own tone. If he were a cabinet minister, he might have said no. But Xiao Jing was different. Xiao Jing could only agree and could never object. Now that His Majesty has made up his mind
What he thinks about is not whether it should be done, but how to do it well. This is the difference between eunuchs and ministers.
Xiao Jing thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty, it is indeed a good thing for the prince to take charge of the new army, but having said that, if there is no one to help, I'm afraid..."
Zhu Youtang interrupted him: "That's what I mean. If there is no one to help me, I still won't worry. The new army is an important weapon of the country and we must not be careless. So I plan to set up a thousand-household guard station in the new army...
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Xiao Jing understood immediately...
Liu Chengfeng cannot hold an important position in the new army, but there is no compromise. The imperial court has always had supervisors for the army. Originally, these supervisors were either civil servants or eunuchs, but now the emperor means
Let Jin Yiwei be the supervisor of the army. If a thousand households are set up in the New Army, Liu Chengfeng will be equivalent to half of the supervisor. He has nothing to do with the new army and is independent of the new army, but he can be at any time.
Intervene and supervise.
But in this way, it would be a precedent. Jin Yiwei will be the supervisor of the army. This may not be a good thing, at least it will be very bad news for Xiao Jing. Generally, the supervisors are sent by the cabinet and the palace.
If the Jin Yiwei is to supervise the new army, it will definitely have an impact on Xiao Jing's status. You must know that many of the eunuchs in various towns are Xiao Jing's people. If the new army is also sent by the palace,
Xiao Jing has great benefits.
But at this time, Zhu Youtang was discussing with him. In fact, Xiao Jing had already figured out Zhu Youtang's thoughts. Zhu Youtang's city was very deep. If he didn't make up his mind, he would never easily ask someone.
Taoist.
However, Jinyiwei has now set up thousands of offices in the trading company, and has since penetrated the New Army, with financial and military power. If left unchecked, will Dongchang still have a foothold in the future?
This is something we have to think about and think about.
Xiao Jing remained calm and said: "Your Majesty, if the prince takes charge of the new army, he will already arouse opposition from many people. If the Jinyi Guards are appointed to supervise the new army, I'm afraid..."
Zhu Youtang couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "I mean the same thing, so I came to you to ask, do you have a compromise?"
Xiao Jing said: "It would be better to have someone choose me, and I can also supervise the new army."
Zhu Youtang squinted his eyes and said calmly: "Say."
Xiao Jing said: "Zeng Shi."
When he said this name, Zhu Youtang narrowed his eyes.
In fact, when Xiao Jing revealed this choice, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
This Zeng Shi has a great relationship with one person. The reason why he was brought up is because only he can save the situation.
Speaking of Zeng Shi, one cannot help but mention another eunuch, Hua En. Hua En was the eunuch who served as the Supervisor of Ceremonies during the Chenghua period. He was respectful in his duties, honest and not greedy, and had an upright temperament. He treated the upright ministers in the court.
Wynn always protected with all his strength, even if his head was broken and bleeding. Therefore, he not only had a huge reputation in the palace, but also had a great reputation in the outer court.
Even the historians who compiled history in later generations gave a very high evaluation. The Chenghua Dynasty was a very bleak era. At that time, right and wrong were reversed, countless ministers suffered, and villains prevailed. In order to protect them, Huaien spared no room and was even willing to take risks.
At risk of death.
For example, during the Chenghua Dynasty, there was a eunuch named Ajiu. His brother committed a crime when he was serving as a guard in the capital, and was beaten and punished by Liu Daxia, the then minister of the Ministry of War. Ajiu falsely accused the late emperor, and the palace was furious.
, Liu Daxia was immediately arrested and sent to prison. It was only thanks to Huai En's rescue efforts that he was released.
Lin Jun, a foreign minister, impeached Liang Fang and Seng Jixiao and was arrested and imprisoned. Emperor Chenghua wanted to execute Lin Jun. Huaien repeatedly risked his life to remonstrate with him, but Emperor Chenghua was furious and threw an inkstone at him and kicked him out.
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He sent people to reprimand the Secretary of the Zhenfu for flattering Liang Fang and exposing Lin Jun's scandalous behavior, and warned them not to kill Lin Jun, while claiming to be ill and not doing anything. Xianzong had no choice but to send an imperial doctor to treat him, and Lin Jun was finally released.
It can be said that during the Chenghua Dynasty, there were countless ministers who were favored by Huai. And these ministers, whether Liu Daxia or Lin Jun, have already held important positions after the current emperor succeeded to the throne. Not to mention them, it is Liu Jian.
Li Dongyang, Xie Qian, and Ma Wensheng almost all received great favor from Huaien.
If it weren't for Huai'en, it's still unknown how many of the central ministers of the Hongzhi Dynasty would have survived the gloomiest Chenghua Dynasty.
Therefore, Huaien's prestige is very high. If it were not for Huaien's death in the first year of Hongzhi, I am afraid that it would not be Xiao Jing's turn to make the decision in this palace.
As for Zeng Shi, he has a great relationship with Huai En. Huai En only had one godson in his life, and this person was Zeng Shi. At the end of the Chenghua Dynasty, Concubine Wan Gui conspired with Liang Fang and others to plot to abolish the throne.
The prince Zhu Youtang wanted to make King Xing the emperor, but Huaien argued hard, so he was expelled by Emperor Chenghua to Xiaoling Sixiang. Zeng Shi followed Huaien to Xiaoling and took care of him in every possible way.
It can be said that Zeng Shi was recognized by everyone as a relative of Huai En. It is said that once Zeng Shi was ordered to go out of the palace to read out the palace's decree. However, as soon as he left the palace, dozens or hundreds of famous assassins and invitations were handed to him.
In their hands, they all hope that he can sit down at the house and reminisce about old times after official duties. Among those who issued the invitations and invitations, there are many cabinet ministers and ministers.