Domineering Daming

"Chief Qin." Zhu Xu looked at Qin Liangyu calmly.

Qin Liangyu was silent for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, I have no objection to the 'military reform', and obey all orders of the Emperor and the court."

Zhu Xu nodded lightly and looked at Cao Wenzhao.

Cao Wenzhao said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the 'military reform' has three main purposes. One is to strengthen the army and sort out the current chaotic situation in the army. The second is to unify the military order and smooth up and down. The third is to establish a more appropriate, Reasonable and efficient coordination department, the sooner the better. Based on these three points, I believe that the 'Grand Marshal's Mansion' needs to be further cleaned up..."

Zhu Xu nodded calmly, and looked around the crowd again, calling out a few names to say.

This said, it was more than half an hour, and the lunch time had already passed.

Zhu Ciye woke up several times, sometimes lying down, sometimes sitting up, without saying a word, just watching with wide eyes.

Zhu Xu had been listening quietly, and he could roughly understand the meaning of these general soldiers. He looked up at Sun Chengzong and said, "Mr. Sun Ge, do you have any other ideas?"

Sun Chengzong leaned over slightly, and said in a deep voice: "One person counts the short, and two people count the long. The ministers are still working behind closed doors, and many things have not been considered thoroughly. After the minister plans to go back, he will have a detailed and comprehensive discussion with the commanders-in-chief, and learn from each other's strengths. Make sure that the 'military reform' is perfect, complete and free from flaws."

Zhu Xu smiled even more. Sun Chengzong was indeed dedicated to serving the country. He was not worried about these things. He hugged Xiao Ciye on his lap, looked at the crowd and said, "Is there anything else you want to add?"

A group of people bowed in unison, knowing that the emperor will give instructions next.

Zhu Xu held Xiao Ciye with his right hand, patted his lower abdomen lightly, and said, "For the 'military reform', I have many goals. First, to strengthen the army. My Ming army has been more and more defeated since Yingzong The rebellion of the Japanese pirates is a clear proof. After the apocalypse, there are not many soldiers that can fight in the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, I hope that the Ming Dynasty will have a better army and a simpler administration, and take the route of an elite soldier. The second is the problem of the treasury. The disaster is getting worse, and the treasury Need to save money. The third is to sort out all aspects of the military system, including military positions, military ranks, logistics and so on. An outlook, and the most important point."

Having said that, Zhu Xu paused and picked up the teacup.

Everyone listened to the front, no surprises, these are also their thoughts.But seeing Zhu Xu pause, his heart tightened.

His majesty's thoughts and thoughts had always been different, and he always hit the nail on the head, which made them extremely uncomfortable and had to accept it.

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea and glanced at Little Ci Ye in his arms.The little guy grabbed his clothes and remained motionless. Zhu Xu looked at him, and he also looked up at Zhu Xu, blinking.

Zhu Xu smiled at him, put down his teacup, and said calmly: "Looking forward is a view on my Daming's situation, future situation, development, and positioning. Your opinion probably means that my Daming has no enemies, so you can rest assured Internal affairs, just wait for the country to be peaceful and the people safe, and then you can retire and enjoy peace. But I don’t think so. In my opinion, my Ming Dynasty is still full of dangers. The first is domestic, you should know this, and the second is overseas. You don’t care. But I saw with my own eyes in Fujian last year that the firearms of the Xiyi people are better than my Ming Dynasty, and the quality of the army is higher. Maybe it will be fine in the next ten or twenty years. , my Ming Dynasty will be completely left behind, the enemy is strong and I am weak, my Ming Dynasty may be a mountain of swords and a sea of ​​fire, a hell on earth, and all of us here will be sinners..."

What Zhu Xu said was not alarmist talk, but the terrible consequences proved by history.

But the grown-ups in front of them didn't have such strong feelings as Zhu Xu, and at the same time, in their view, Daming was still unrivaled, and they didn't think any foreign race could really rule Daming!

Chapter 1018 Finalization

No one here would have imagined that ten years later in history, the Manchu Qing invaded the Pass, the Ming Dynasty was exhausted, and it was irresistible.

Zhu Xu didn't care whether they could understand the emotions hidden in his words, his eyes were calm, his tone was sonorous, and he said: "I have a few requirements for the 'military reform'. First, the 'military reform' is first and foremost to complete the set goals. , don't hesitate at all, put aside all the calculations in your mind. Second, if I want to be efficient, my Ming army must be as powerful as possible. The first priority is efficiency, and I will kill immediately. Go. Thirdly, the Grand Marshal’s Mansion, the emperor is also the Grand Marshal, custom-made. Fourth, my Ming Dynasty will implement a compulsory military service system, and all of the right age must enlist in the army, without exception, within three years..."

Sun Chengzong and others listened to Zhu Xu's words, and many of them looked solemn.

Obviously, the emperor was dissatisfied with their "military reform" plan, especially the part involving "checks and balances", which was precisely what they valued and mattered the most.

"Collect ideas and bring forth new ideas."

Zhu Xu looked at the group of people, and said calmly: "What the adults said just now, Mr. Sun Ge and the Ministry of War will go back and think carefully, and the meeting will be held again. I will give you two days. The new 'military reform' should be presented as soon as possible. Come up, we must fully reflect the thoughts of the adults and my intentions. The big meeting is scheduled for three days, and various officials must be selected as soon as possible, and they will be in place. Wu Chengge will temporarily send it to the Generalissimo's Palace for use..."

Sun Chengzong and everyone knew that this was the final decision, they stood up one after another, raised their hands and said: "I will obey the order."

Just as these people were about to leave, Zhu Xu said again: "By the way, when you are discussing, the cabinet, the six ministers, and the ministers are all present to observe."

Sun Chengzong's expression moved slightly, looking at Zhu Xu, he was a little uncertain about Zhu Xu's meaning for a while, and raised his hand after a while and said: "I obey the order."

Zhu Xu put Xiao Ciye, who was asleep again, aside, got up and said, "Let's go, we will have dinner in the palace today, I have already made the imperial dining room ready."

Many people present had had dinner with Zhu Xu, and their faces were calm, but most of them were still very excited. The emperor was hard to see, so it was a great honor to have dinner together.

At the wine table, there were more than 20 people present, and they didn't change glasses. Under Zhu Xu's reassurance, they talked about the real family's shortcoming. The continuation is over, how is the son, the daughter is getting married again, and so on.

Sun Chengzong and other old people also chatted and laughed, telling interesting stories about the family, but the monarch and his ministers were in harmony, and there was harmony at the wine table.

More than half an hour later, Sun Chengzong and a group of people left the Qianqing Palace one after another, in twos and threes, in groups, whispering.

"The emperor is still very close, not so...arbitrary, does not listen to advice..."

"Yeah, if you have less contact, if you have more contact, the emperor is still very easy..."

"Actually, I think what the emperor said is right. The Weisuo system should have been abolished a long time ago. We have to start over from the beginning. The emperor is right!"

"My Daming is inside and outside, and it's not just the military system that needs to be rebuilt. There are so many people shouting outside, but what have they done to me, Daming? It's not because they want to continue to fight for power and profit, and live on..."

"It's okay to talk about our 'military reform'. You haven't seen the 'New Deal'. It has been delayed for more than two months. Up to now, it is only on the surface, and the inner things have not been involved..."

"Well, we still have to go ahead, and tomorrow we will have a good talk with Mr. Sun Ge and the Ministry of War. The 'military reform' must be finalized as soon as possible. We can't let the civilian officials preempt..."

"That's right, now the military ranks and ranks are all new, maybe we can go further..."

"That's right, I almost forgot about this, let's go, go and ask Mr. Sun Ge how those officials in the Grand Marshal's Mansion got here, and see if they can get a part-time job!"

A group of general soldiers left the palace in groups of three or four, and ran towards the military department still smelling of alcohol.

Sun Chengzong, Shen Yongmao and others did not return to the Ministry of War, but turned to the cabinet and sat down in Sun Chengzong's squad.

Shen Yongmao was worried and said: "Mr. Ge, the emperor's meaning is already very clear. If the Grand Marshal's Mansion is not restrained, what should we do?"

Sun Chengzong also worried about this. The meaning of Qianqing Palace is very clear. The army must be like an arm, without so many constraints. In the beginning, military power was extremely important. Anyone who tried to get involved, no matter what the circumstances, would have no good results.

Therefore, this military power must not be without restraint!

The crux of the matter is that no matter how much they object, the emperor can bypass them, or even completely kick them aside.

At that time, the emperor, who is completely unfettered, will act even more unscrupulously.

Sun Chengzong frowned in thought, then suddenly raised his head to look at Shen Yongmao, and said, "Have you selected the people in the Grand Marshal's Mansion?"

Shen Yongmao didn't expect Sun Chengzong to change the subject suddenly, so he thought for a while and said: "The directors of various places and bureaus are all experienced military officials from all over the place. It depends on the emperor's mind."

Sun Chengzong shook his head and said: "I left these eight generals to those local generals. They have no real power. Just let them go. I will urge the Governor's Council later and let them go as soon as possible. No matter what, the Generalissimo's Mansion will be established first." Get up, as long as I'm around for the day, things won't get out of hand."

Shen Yongmao was stunned, and then realized something, and said: "Okay, I will finish it as soon as possible. Then Cao Wenzhao said that several armies should be set up under the emperor's command. How should we deal with this?"

Cao Wenzhao is Zhu Xu's absolute confidant, everyone knows it well, and it is rumored that he is the candidate to succeed Sun Chengzong, what he said openly in Qianqing Palace, it is indistinguishable that he is passing on Zhu Xu's message to everyone.

His arms couldn't hold his thighs, Sun Chengzong looked ponderous, and said: "Chijinwei, Tainingwei and Cao Wenzhao are currently training the quick-return battalion, these three, no, there are also Dorgon's [-] slave cavalry, these four Let's not touch it, leave it to the emperor."

Shen Yongmao frowned, and then let it go. Over the years, this kind of thing has happened more than once or twice, and their ability to accept has been tempered.

Lu Xiangsheng didn't care much about these things, and said: "Then from the second half of the year, I will stabilize the southern provinces first, start from Shandong and other places, first solve the coastal provinces, and then gradually advance inward. No way, Mr. Sun Ge , Mr. Shen is going out of Beijing, it is best to lead the army in the name of drills, and frighten some small and disobedient hearts!"

The matter in front of him has been compromised under Zhu Xu's pressure, and it can be regarded as the end, and it is time to consider actual actions.

Sun Chengzong took a deep breath, with a firm face, and said: "Well, the plan must be finalized first, and the local government should have some buffer time. First, we must deal with Chahar first, and then we can go south with confidence and deal with the 'military reform' with all our strength."

Shen Yongmao, Lu Xiangsheng and others also nodded. Chahar is now a fishbone stuck in Daming's throat, and his every move is involved. It is time to deal with it.