Iron Dynasty

You are now taking my hand letter to the Imperial Guard camp and dispatching some troops to quell the chaos.

Seeing that the strength of the guards was no longer able to maintain order in the city, Xiao Ming gave an order. As for the reason for the chaos in the city, we will investigate.

Qian Dafu responded and took Xiao Ming's military talisman to the imperial guard camp, where Xiao Ming returned to the palace under the protection of the guards.

Outside the palace gate, Fiji and Pang Yukun were waiting for Xiao Ming. When Xiao Ming came back, the two immediately came over.

Without waiting for the two to speak, Xiao Ming said, If you have anything to do, go to the imperial study.

After that, he got off the carriage and led the two to the imperial study.

Sitting down on the chair, Xiao Ming looked at the two of them, and he said directly: I know your purpose, it is for the chaos in this city.

Fiji said: It is precisely a celestial theory in Qingzhou Daily that caused this confusion. For this reason, I specially read this article, which is really shocking.

Old Fei Ge is serious, it's not shocking, but it's just telling some facts. Pang Yukun didn't care. After a long time in Qingzhou University, Pang Yukun's thinking is no different from those of the students who study technology.

Xiao Ming did not discuss the matter of the celestial body theory with the two, so this incident caught the two by surprise, he pondered for a while, and said, Since you all know it, what are your thoughts now?

Fiji is the head of the state and also the minister of the cabinet. The most important thing is of course Xiao Ming's imperial power. Other matters are easy to discuss, but if anyone threatens Xiao Ming's status, he will be anxious with whomever.

After pondering for a while, he said: Your Majesty, the old minister is worried about giving other people a pretext, and he will make a fuss about this in the future. Don't forget, Your Majesty, the problem of the King of Chu has not been resolved, and the third prince is still in Yizhou. .

The third prince? Haha, old Feige is too worried. I asked the third prince to manage Yizhou on the surface, but it was actually exile, and the secret guard has been monitoring his every move. I know how to deal with it when necessary. Xiao Ming said.

Pang Yukun and Fiji looked at each other, Pang Yukun said: Your Majesty, what Fei Ge is really worried about is the King of Chu. If the throne is not from the destiny, doesn't this answer the words of Chen Sheng and Wu Guang? In this way, I am afraid that the powerful ministers will covet the throne.

Xiao Ming squinted at Fiji and Pang Yukun, he heard the meaning, the two had something to say.

Are you worried about the army? Xiao Ming frowned.

Fiji bowed and said, Your Majesty, this is true. Although there is a long history in this army, if the long history and the generals are in harmony, what should we do?

Since ancient times, the most taboo is that the army is outside, and the victory returns. If the generals are malicious, it will be very dangerous. Now that the celestial body theory comes out, the emperor's destiny will be a thing of the past, and the most fearful thing is that the general will lose his bondage. Fiji is bitter.

Pang Yukun did not oppose Fiji this time, and obviously agreed with this matter.

In history, there are many cases where the army is not ordered by the emperor, and this is the source of their worries.

Hearing this, Xiao Ming sighed slightly. What the two said was not unreasonable, but they couldn't take the road of emphasizing civility over martial arts again because they were worried about the army's rebellion.

He said: I understand the meaning of the two elders. It is precisely because of this that I have left the most elite Imperial Guards to guard the capital. Moreover, under the premise of the separation of military and government, the army is responsible for fighting, and the court is responsible for logistics. The army with rations will not do anything, and besides, the right to mobilize the army is in my hands now, and there will be no problem for the time being. After the army returns to the court, I will replace the commander of the Huben army, so that they will not be able to mobilize the army. The army becomes its own private soldier.

Fiji and Pang Yukun just used this incident to remind Xiao Ming again, seeing that Xiao Ming has a good plan, he is naturally a lot more relieved.

In particular, the last item Xiao Ming said made them feel at ease. Now the Hu Ben army is divided into the first army, the second army, the third army, and the Shenji army. Xiao Ming meant the commanders of these four armies. He will change positions on a regular basis. Lu Fei is not in the First Army, but will serve in the Second Army for two or three years according to the system.

In this way, the generals will not be able to leave a deep-rooted force in the army.

Your Majesty is wise. Fiji and Pang Yukun said at the same time, relieved.

Xiao Ming smiled. He was using modern methods of managing the army to manage his army. Of course, Fiji and Pang Yukun also had good intentions. Even in modern times, there are cases where the military government overthrew the ruling party, not to mention this era of backward information.

Leaving this topic aside, Xiao Ming said sternly: The most important thing at the moment is the matter of the celestial body theory. Ge Yiren, Yu Zhiyong, and Ni Kuang have already met with me. The three of them are very aware of current affairs and promised me that they will calm this matter, and We will also promote Neo-Confucianism, so the two of you don’t have to worry, you just need to appease the officials in the court, I don’t want to see officials messing around with Confucian scholars.”

After a pause, Xiao Ming increased his tone, As long as any officials dare to criticize the celestial body theory, they will all be dismissed. This time I must correct the evil spirits of the Great Yu Kingdom.

Fiji and Pang Yukun both trembled in their hearts. This time Xiao Ming is going to be serious. If the current situation of the Great Yu Kingdom does not move forward aggressively, I am afraid that it will fall behind others.

The two answered yes, then said goodbye to Xiao Ming and walked out.

After sending the two away, Qian Dafu came back from outside and reported the situation in the city after a while.

Your Majesty, this incident was indeed caused by a fight between Confucian scholars and the sons of merchants. Now the merchants are very fond of this celestial theory, and they spontaneously promote it, which is quite powerful.

Xiao Ming nodded. The reform of merchants over the past few years has achieved initial results. Now the merchant class has emerged after the scholar class. This new class is fighting against the scholar class for its own interests.

For Xiao Ming, this is a good phenomenon. Although he has never liked capital, it has to be said that this force is the main force for pursuing innovation.

Emperor, now the guards have arrested hundreds of people and put them in prison, and are now waiting for the emperor's disposal. Qian Dafu said.

Who moved first? Xiao Ming asked.

It's a Confucian student.

This is easy. All the merchants involved in the fight are released. Let the Confucian scholars think about it carefully in the prison, try to figure it out, the current Da Yu Kingdom is no longer the way it used to be. Xiao Ming said lightly.

In fact, he made a decision on the way back. This time, no matter who did it, he would let the businessman go and punish these pedantic scholars.

Because he wants to release an attitude to the people of Qingzhou, that is, he firmly stands on the side of celestial theory.