Domineering Daming

Sun Chengzong thought for a while, his eyes brightened.

This is indeed a good way, because the "Prime Minister's Office" is a temporary institution, and it can be revoked at any time when the "New Deal" is completed in the future, or if the immediate difficulties are overcome. Get satisfied!

A great way to have the best of both worlds!

Sun Chuanting deliberated in his heart, and also nodded secretly.He looked at Bi Ziyan and realized in his heart that this was probably inspired by the war zone.

Bi Ziyan went all out, took up the momentum of "Shoufu", and said in a decisive tone: "The prime minister's office has more power than the governor's office. At the same time, it concentrates the advantages of multiple provinces and complements each other. It can respond effectively and timely. Disaster situation, dealing with the 'New Deal' issue, you guys, do you have anything else to add?"

This is not the first time the word "Prime Minister" has appeared. It is similar to "imperial envoy" and has enormous power, far exceeding that of a governor of a province.The so-called "Prime Minister's Office" appeared in recent years, mainly to concentrate energy and various resources to deal with Liaodong affairs. The later "Six Provincial Prime Minister's Office" was also to deal with the affairs of the six provinces of Shaanxi, Sichuan, Gansu, and Guizhou.

A group of governors peeked at each other, not knowing how to react.

The prime minister's office must be above the governor, and the governor of the jurisdiction must obey him. Although it is inevitable that he feels uncomfortable, he can't find enough excuses to refute at this time.

Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu looked at each other, and suddenly said in unison: "The lower officials agree."

The influence of these two people is too amazing, as soon as he opened his mouth, Li Banghua continued: "I agree with you." He is the governor of Shaanxi, originally a subordinate of Fu Changzong, and already has a prime minister's office, so it has no influence on him.

"The lower officials agree." Lin Rirui said.He is the governor of Gansu, and he is also a subordinate of the "Governor's Yamen of the Six Provinces".

"The lower officials agree." Wang Sanshan said.He is the governor of Guizhou, and he is also under Fu Changzong.

"The lower officials agree." Shandong governor Huang Chengyuan said.He has a close relationship with Zhou Yingqiu.

"The lower officials agree." Lu Daqi, the governor of Shanxi, said, he was originally the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and Zhou Yingqiu's subordinate.

"The lower officials agree." Said Fang Kongzhang, Nan Zhili, the governor of Jiangsu, who was recommended by Zhou Yingqiu.

"The lower official agrees."

The same sentence appeared one after another, and there were more than a dozen governors in one breath, and the prime ministers responded.

Some other "neutral" governors followed the trend one after another, and almost all the governors "agreed" in less than a cup of tea time.

The six ministers looked at each other, raised their hands at the same time and said: "The lower officials agree."

Sun Chengzong, King Jing, Wang Qiaonian, Sun Chuanting and the others looked at each other, leaned forward and said, "We have no objection."

Bi Ziyan looked at the ministers bowing their heads, and felt an indescribable feeling in his heart. He felt that he had the feeling of "Shoufu" now, and his face even flushed with excitement.

The corners of his face moved, suppressing this weird feeling, nodded and said: "Okay, the only thing left now is the issue of 'progress', I allow you to set the time and plan yourself, and wait for me to ask the emperor for instructions to appoint The prime ministers and ministers from all over the country will make a final decision, but do they still have objections?"

In fact, at this time, the governors could no longer "argument" anymore. Everyone kept looking at each other, and finally said: "Your officer obeys."

Chapter 995

Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Xu looked at Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong and others who were standing in front of him, and said with a strange look on his face: "You mean to set up five Prime Minister's Offices in my Daming's southeast, southeast, northwest?"

Bi Ziyan stood at the front and said calmly: "Yes. I think this is the only and effective way to break through the current predicament. Having the prime minister as a buffer between the cabinet and the governor's office will not only reduce local doubts about the cabinet , can also deal with various problems nearby, and gather the strength of many provinces. It will be more beneficial and safer to deal with various current problems. The ministers and others negotiated privately, and they can grant more rights to the five prime ministers. In terms of personnel, The cabinet will make further concessions in terms of financial power and taxation power..."

Zhu Xu sat on the soft bed, looked at the few people, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

The current matter is indeed an examination question for the cabinet. This year's "New Deal" needs to be cautious, and the cabinet must show sufficient ability and courage.

However, he did not expect that Bi Ziyan would come up with the idea of ​​"Five Prime Minister's Offices". This method is indeed very good. It can break through the current predicament of the cabinet, and at the same time, it can control the local area more advantageously and leave the local government speechless. explain.

The cabinet's grasp of the five prime ministers is tantamount to further locking up the local government, concentrating power, and strengthening its influence and control over the local government!

It has to be said that this is indeed an unexpected stroke with miraculous effects.

"Have you all discussed it?" Zhu Xu glanced at the faces of Sun Chengzong, Sun Chuanting, Prince Jing, Wang Qiaonian and others.

Although there are conflicts in the cabinet, but in the face of such a situation, they are still unusually united. A group of people raised their hands and said: "The ministers and others agree."

The corner of Zhu Xu's mouth curled up into an imperceptible smile, and he said, "Those governors probably have nothing to say. Are there any candidates for the five prime ministers? Are there any other questions?"

Bi Ziyan said: "Returning to the emperor, except that Northern Zhili is under the direct administration of the imperial court, Zhou Yingqiu, the prime minister of the north, Fu Changzong, the prime minister of the west, and the other three people, the ministers plan to choose from the six ministers or the nine temple ministers, as well as those who are capable and virtuous in the field. Wait to choose, not yet determined."

Zhu Xu nodded, picked up the teacup at hand, and said, "Yes, yes. Continue."

Bi Ziyan looked at Zhu Xu with his usual expression, and said: "The remaining problem is that the governors of various places have strong doubts about the 'timetable' formulated by the cabinet, and they are fighting in groups. The ministers and others plan to shelve this one. In the governance of the government, we should promote it with practical actions, and no longer give local governments excuses to obstruct them."

There was a trace of surprise in Zhu Xu's eyes, this elder Bi Ge seemed to have opened up, and his methods were much more flexible.

"Sure!" Zhu Xu said without hesitation as before.

Bi Ziyan looked at Zhu Xu, pondered, and said, "If your majesty has no other instructions, I plan to hold a big meeting in three days' time to finalize the strategy of the 'New Deal', so that the governors of various places can leave Beijing as soon as possible, and calm the tension between the government and the opposition." suspicion."

Zhu Xu dragged his chin with one hand, and the corner of his mouth smiled even wider. The elder Bi Ge became more energetic, nodded and said: "Then it will be three days later."

"Observe the order." Bi Ziyan breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried and guarded that Zhu Xu had other thoughts and would intervene in the affairs of the cabinet at any time.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chuanting raised their hands and retreated slowly.

Zhu Xu looked at Sun Chengzong who stayed behind, and asked suspiciously: "Old Sun Ge, do you have other things?"

Sun Chengzong looked hesitant, and immediately said: "It's about the 'military reform'. I wonder if the emperor has read the minister's memorial?"

Zhu Xu put one arm on the small table, his eyes flickered, he thought for a while, raised his head to look at Sun Chengzong, and said slowly: "I have seen it... um. Now the situation of my Daming, the cabinet and the people of the world Everyone should see clearly that although it seems to be still stable and there is no major danger, in fact, it is like walking on thin ice and is quite fragile. If there is an accident, it may collapse at any time. Therefore, I need to maintain my Daming's military strength, strong , resolute, can withstand a big battle, can make me like an army... The status of my Daming army must be elevated, and it cannot be a group of people who can be bullied at any time. What you said belongs to the cabinet, which is divided into powers and governed... I disagree. The 'Grand Marshal's Mansion' must be established, and its status is equal to that of the cabinet. In the next few years, even if the treasury is empty, I will do my best to ensure that the combat power of the Ming army continues to increase instead of declining. I support you to streamline the army , that is to concentrate resources and train multiple strong armies that can fight at any time! This point needs to be said more.”

Sun Chengzong listened to Zhu Xu's words, his expression remained unchanged, but he had already expected it in his heart.

The emperor in front of him has an unusual attachment to the army. He not only firmly holds the military power in his hands, but also watches the formation, planning, treatment, etc. of the army almost from the beginning to the end. Manipulate until he is satisfied.

Sun Chengzong also hoped that Ming Dynasty would have a strong army, after all, a strong army is the cornerstone of a country.

But the strength of warriors is not what civilian officials want to see. This is an extremely unstable factor!

Since ancient times, the generals who hold a heavy army have either made great achievements or are ambitious, seeking to usurp the throne, overthrowing dynasties, ruining the country, and suffering hardships for the common people.

Sun Chengzong knew that he could not persuade Zhu Xu, but he still persuaded him: "Your Majesty, I am not opposed to maintaining a strong military force, but the power of the 'Grand Marshal's Mansion' is too large and unrestrained. The Emperor is not worried, and the minister is not worried about the current situation. , I am worried about the future, and I will be uneasy for my Daming country and society."

Zhu Xu knew what Sun Chengzong meant, and his attitude also represented the mainstream of the civil servants in the outer court, and even the thoughts of the whole world.

It is not an idea unique to Confucianism that civil officials govern the country and contain military officials. It is almost an inevitable way of governing the country.

However, the near future will be a special period, and a window to a new era will open—Da Ming must have a strong army, the world is too big and needs too many soldiers!

Zhu Xu intertwined his hands, thought for a while, didn't explain, and said with a smile: "Well, don't worry, I haven't lost my head, and I'm very sober. I care more about the country of my Zhu family than everyone else. Pass the decree to Commanders from all over the country should come to Beijing, as soon as the big discussion is over, the 'military reform' meeting will start immediately."

Everything was as expected by Sun Chengzong, and he did not persuade him anymore. The current emperor is still very young, and he still has decades to go, so there is no rush.He let go of this thought, paused, and said: "Yes, I will immediately order the Ministry of War to send a letter. In addition, I wonder if the emperor is determined to use troops against Chahar? After a big battle, logistics, food, etc. cannot be underestimated."

Zhu Xu knew what Sun Chengzong meant, so he just tested his mind, waved his hands, and said, "Don't worry, we won't call on April [-]st, let's scare Lin Danhan first."

Sun Chengzong was not fooled, and continued: "Then, the emperor, when will the decision be made, and who will be in command? Do you need an edict from the cabinet, and the military department will coordinate it?"