eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 580 The Way of Check and Balance
When Wang Zhi entered the palace, Cheng Guogong's eldest son asked Wei Ningbo to recommend him to the emperor, and he still had to talk about it.

In fact, it is not easy to speak directly, because Cheng Guogong now faintly has the tendency of being the head of the British duke and ministers, and it is always not good to offend directly.

However, Wang Zhi is still smart. She used Zhu Lin's testimony and said: "Nowadays, most of the honored officials do not return to the legacy of their ancestors. Your Majesty's eyes are as sharp as torches, and they are always accurate. However, the children of the aristocratic family and the royal family are one. Your Majesty still has a heart of loyalty. Didn't the eldest son of the Duke of Cheng's mansion make some meritorious service?"

Zhu Houzhao tilted his head, and asked with some doubts: "What is Zhi'er going to say?"

The girl also said bluntly, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Weiningbo's mansion has some things to say. Even... Zhu Shizi also went to the mansion, brought a few friends, and had a good chat with the second brother."

"Oh. That's it." Zhu Houzhao smiled and basically understood what was going on.

"In this matter, the Weiningbo Mansion has shown timidity and selfishness, please punish it by Your Majesty."

There is nothing to be angry about this kind of thing. It is normal for a courtier to deal with a difficult matter and explain the difficulty to the emperor.
Zhu Houzhao dragged his long voice, showing a bit of exhaustion in front of Wang Zhi, "It's okay...get up."

The girl must have bathed before entering the palace, her thick hair was washed soft and shiny, and a few strands of hair fell on her cheeks and swayed back and forth with her movements, showing the delicate skin.

"Your Majesty, do you have something on your mind?"

"It's nothing." The emperor waved his hand, "I just feel that I need to appoint a few people, but people's hearts are so complicated. Why do you think I asked Wei Ningbo to recommend talents at this time?"

"Your Majesty treats Uncle Weining's house with great kindness. This is the blessing of my second brother and the Wang family. As for why... I don't know what your Majesty means."

Zhu Houzhao tilted his head and smiled, "I have heard a theory about the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. It said that the Yellow River must be cured when it is flooded, and the Yangtze River must be cured when it is flooded."

The girl still couldn't understand.

"Cleaning up military camps, dealing with sects and vassals... these cannot be solved by a few imperial edicts. As an emperor, I actually sit above the civil and military officials. I have to rely on them, but I cannot allow them to stand out."

Wang Zhi's eyes changed slightly, so it was so.

It is said that Emperor Zhengde will not do things at will, and it is true.

The emperor's meaning is very clear. To deal with the suzerain vassal, the power of the civil officials is needed, because they grasp the 'reason', and the biggest obstacle and consequence of the suzerain vassal is the etiquette.

Now that Li Mengyang made a generous statement, Qingliu has the upper hand in the court, and after Li Mengyang there are tens of thousands of scholars.

But the power of civil servants must also be suppressed.

That's why Xun Chen is needed.

Cheng Guogong and Wei Ningbo are not enough, and Ping Haibo and Jinglubo are new seals and have no background.

In the final analysis, this is the way of the emperor's checks and balances.

"Your Majesty, although my second elder brother is loyal and honest, he is loyal and loyal. Even if he lacks in ability, he can always take advantage of Grandpa. If your Majesty needs it, the whole of the Weiningbo House will definitely help His Majesty!"

Zhu Houzhao smiled slightly, "It's good intentions, I trust both of you brothers and sisters. But let me tell you something you don't like to hear, whether it's the Beijing camp or the frontier army, if I wait for the second brother Ni to play a key role, then..."

Then the emperor doesn't have to do it.

But he didn't say the last half sentence, he just gave a special look.

Wang Zhi could also understand that she wanted to laugh and was a little embarrassed, "Your Majesty has learned from you."

In fact, the emperor has already made arrangements, and now that Wenchen and Xunchen are on the rise at the same time, everything is still under control.

Zhu Houzhao patted his thigh, "Don't talk about these boring things. It's rare for you to enter the palace and play chess with me, right? As for the matter of Cheng Guogong, you let Wang Xuan still recommend it as usual. Whether you appoint him or not, that's my responsibility." It's alright, right?"

"Follow the Holy Order!"

Now that my thoughts are gone, I feel much happier when I say this sentence.

The emperor also ordered Youzhi beside him, "Go and get a copy of "Records of Emperor Xiaozong."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"I remember that in the fifth year of Hongzhi, the Xiaomiao edict said: The Taimiao deserves to enjoy all the heroes, and its gifts to the king are all for the emperor's pacification of the world, and they have made great contributions. But the descendants may not be rewarded, and they will be reduced to gangsters. I can't bear it, so I can do it." Ask him to be his descendant, bestow an official, and honor the ancestors. When someone is recommended, I can imitate the emperor and issue an edict. If this is the case, the name will be justified, and this matter will be accomplished."

"Your Majesty is unparalleled in wisdom, and Zhi'er sincerely worships him."

Zhu Houzhao was a bit complacent, as if he had formed a certain sense of accomplishment, and felt happy in his heart.

Between the square-inch chessboard, the two played chess with black and white pieces.

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December is the season of ice and snow, and it gets colder the further north you go.This season was supposed to be a good time for festivals. Lieutenant generals who lived well would drink two or two ounces of wine, cut up a few catties of fat meat, live in shelter from the whistling wind and snow, and try not to even go out of the house.

But not this year.

The imperial court came with an imperial decree to settle the general account, and the fields in the army that had been occupied in the past had to be reported immediately, and handed over after the report was completed.

This is no small matter.

As big as the command envoy and thousands of households, as small as the general banner of a hundred households, none of the people above and below live on such a small amount of military pay. Now the imperial court wants to start with this one. How is this possible?

Jizhou Town is the east gate of the capital, after Jizhou is the northern part of the North China Plain, if Jizhou is breached, then the east of the capital is safe to defend.Therefore, during the Hongwu period, this area was valued by Zhu Yuanzhang, but the Daning Capital was established at that time.

The scale of soldiers and horses in Jizhou Town is also relatively large among the nine borders. Only Datong and Xuanfu can be compared with it.The more famous Jizhou General Soldier in history was the later national hero Qi Jiguang.

Different from the original seven guards in Ningxia, Jizhou Town has more than 200 large and small guards, more than 8 various defensive castles, and more than [-] soldiers. Of course, this is registered. In fact, after Xuande The corruption of the military settlements is well known to everyone, and quite a few people have escaped.

Later generations inspected a certain period, and the number of soldiers was about 5. In modern terms, this important military town has a full-staffed rate of less than 70%, which is a bird's-eye battle.

But the generals here don't think so. After all, after gathering some wealth, there are still people under their hands.

"...A few days ago, several commanders took turns looking for General Yang. It is possible for the imperial court to clear the villages, but it cannot be done like this. The brothers braved the wind and snow to guard the Tatars here. In the end, they will not be able to catch the big man. It is reasonable. That's not what you say. But it's useless. General Yang followed His Majesty when he was still the crown prince. In the second year of Zhengde, people in the army said that His Majesty was trying to find a way to knight General Yang, but in the end he didn't get enough credit. .”

"I really don't know which dog official came up with such a bad idea. Help the emperor extend his money-making hand to the border town, just watch, something will happen if this happens."

Speaking of the accident, the big man was kicked by the officer.

"If you want to say this, don't say it in our Zuo Tunwei, go to other places!"

The big man was wronged, "I didn't say it first."

The people on the other side of him said, "Zhao Qianhu, there is indeed such a saying outside. Now the General Military Mansion has sent more people to take measurements everywhere. If someone's land is measured, if no one speaks, they will take it away. If someone speaks, they will ask if they want it." Come on, this way of doing it, there is a lot of resentment!"

"So what can I do if I have a lot of resentment?!"

Although Yang Shangyi is not a general of Qi Jiguang's level, he is not a pustule either. He has already started training soldiers after he arrived in Jizhou. These troops, which can be called 'direct descendants', are obviously serious these days.

"Because of the matter of Ningxia, do you think the higher ups are all idiots? Look at them with their eyes wide open. They are trying to get ahead at this time? Don't you think they died fast enough?!"

There is a lot of snow,

Yang Shangyi's mind is also very heavy.

The number of people coming and going in the General Military Mansion was not reduced by the wind and snow.

The people below thought rightly, it wasn't them who were most nervous during this period, but the General Military Palace. The imperial decree cannot be disobeyed, but bad things can't happen either. It's not easy.

How can Yang Shangyi, the commander in chief, relax?

"How is it? Is there anyone obstructing the measurement?"

Behind him, there was a warrior kneeling on one knee, "...yes."

(End of this chapter)