Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, this Weixian is also a smart person, it depends on whether he is real or not.

"Xuan."

Zhang Weixian walked in wearing ordinary clothes, glanced away, coughed heavily, knelt down on one knee and said: "Minister Zhang Weixian, please pay respects to the emperor."

Zhu Xu was still sitting there, Cao Wenzhao had already wiped his mouth and stood aside.

Zhu Xu got up, walked to the not far away and sat down on Ruantang, and said with a smile: "Pingshen, the British Duke is rarely here, come here, and give me a seat."

Zhang Weixian stood up, followed Zhu Xu for a few steps, coughed again, and said, "Forgive me, Your Majesty. I'm getting worse and worse recently. I'm afraid I won't be able to lead the Chinese army anymore. I'm here today to plead guilty to my Majesty. Let go of the commander-in-chief of the Chinese army and live on for the rest of my life."

Zhu Xu's eyes narrowed, and the corners of his mouth slightly turned up. This picture of Wei Xian really surprised him, he compromised and surrendered so quickly.

However, no matter whether he retreated as a way to advance or sincerely, Zhu Xu would not allow him to continue to be in charge of the Chinese army.

This is the most critical step in the military reform, not to mention Zhang Weixian's few words, even if he threatens to support his own self-respect, Zhu Xu will back down a little.

But as an emperor, you have to give the face you deserve, and you have to refuse three times when a minister resigns, let alone the important British Duke.

Chapter 234 Nurhachi is Dead

Zhu Xu looked at Zhang Weixian, waved his hands and said with a smile: "British princes of all ages have been in charge of the central army, guarding the capital, and they are loyal, and the world can learn from it. If this capital is not with you, I will not feel at ease. You can rest assured to recuperate. If you are really powerless, You recommend someone to take charge of it for you first.”

Zhang Weixian bowed there, pretending to think for a while, and said: "Back to the emperor, I have no way to teach my sons. This generation has no one who knows military skills, so I'm afraid they can't share the worries of the emperor. On the contrary, Dudu Cao, who has gone through battles, has been by the emperor's side every day. For a long time, I believe that he is the best candidate to take charge of the central army and protect the capital."

Zhu Xu looked at Zhang Weixian and nodded secretly in his heart, this is a sensible person.

But he still has to keep doing it, he pondered, and said: "Well, don't be in a hurry, you go back first and recuperate well, I ordered the imperial doctor to live in your house, if you have any requirements, just tell me."

Zhang Weixian also knew that it was impossible for Zhu Xu to agree so readily, the food was too ugly, and the capital must be in chaos.

He thought for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, I can't take things seriously these days, so I invite Cao Dudu to join the Chinese army for temporary dispatch."

Zhu Xu smiled in his heart. He was afraid that Zhang Weixian was really frightened. He stood up, walked up to him, and said, "The Duke of England has been loyal for generations. I know it well. The Xu family has two princes. Well, the achievements of the Zhang family are not inferior The Xu family, I will give you the Zhang family another hereditary title of duke!"

Zhang Weixian was startled. He knew that Zhu Xu was giving a blatant warning. If he wanted to get involved again, not only would there not be two Dukes, but there would be none!

Zhang Weixian vaguely felt the murderous intent from Zhu Xu's words, his face moved, and he said: "I thank the emperor... Wei Guogong came to Beijing this time for..."

"Wei Guogong came to Beijing with my permission."

Zhu Xu interrupted him, and said with a smile: "You still have to see what you should see. Don't stop him from seeing others if he wants to see others. After meritorious service, it's normal to move around a lot."

Zhang Weixian's heart was cold, he had already overestimated Zhu Xu a lot, but now it seems that he still underestimated.

He bowed and said, "I understand."

Zhu Xu comforted him for a while, and then let Cao Huachun send Zhang Weixian away.

After Zhang Weixian left, Zhu Xu felt completely at ease.With the capital in hand and 30 troops outside, if something goes wrong, he has enough confidence to deal with it.

Cao Wenzhao hadn't been by Zhu Xu's side for a long time, he walked over and asked in doubt, "Your Majesty, are you really letting King Fu do whatever he wants?"

Zhang Weixian actually didn't know that in the clan, Zhu Xu cared most about King Fu. If he hooked up with other princes, he might be able to hide it from Zhu Xu, but it was absolutely impossible for King Fu.

This family is ambitious, and they will never miss an opportunity!

Zhu Xu looked out of the palace with his hands behind his back, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, King Fu has no soldiers and no power, let's watch first. After you go out, carefully select, disrupt and reorganize, and temporarily set up 2 people in the patrol camp, which is not enough. Yes, the selection from all over the place must be elite soldiers!"

Cao Wenzhao knelt down on one knee fiercely, and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, your majesty, the patrol battalion trained by this minister will definitely be loyal to your majesty!"

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said: "I know this, come and continue to eat, and continue to talk about military affairs with me."

Cao Wenzhao grinned, sat down with Zhu Xu, and spoke briefly.

Not long after, a servant ran in and whispered something in Cao Huachun's ear not far away.

Cao Huachun's expression changed slightly, he walked up to Zhu Xu, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Jin Yiwei has sent a message that the bandit chief is dead, Master Zhu has set off and sneaked into Liaodong in person."

Listening to Cao Huachun's words, Zhu Xu reluctantly put down the chopsticks he picked up.

When Cao Huachun saw Zhu Xu's expression, he said puzzledly, "Your Majesty, you should be happy that the bandit chief is dead. Why do you seem to be a little worried?"

Zhu Xu shook his head slightly, looked at Cao Huachun who was also puzzled, then looked at Cao Wenzhao and said, "Do you think it is an old wolf who is almost toothless leading the wolves or a mature wolf leading the wolves?" ?”

Cao Wenzhao's expression moved slightly, and he said: "What does the emperor mean, that Jiannu will have a powerful person to be a thief chief?"

Zhu Xu nodded, Huang Taiji, this man has defeated Mongolia in a short period of time, cleaned up North Korea, captured the important cities of Liaodong one after another, and went straight to Shanhaiguan. Without him, I am afraid that the word "Manchu" would not exist.

Zhu Xu thought for a while, then looked at Cao Huachun and said, "Is there any news about Sun Chengzong?"

Cao Huachun said: "Master Sun came to play the memorial yesterday. General Qin has a high prestige in the four southwestern provinces, and the purge is going smoothly. It should be almost done in a few days."

Zhu Xu shook his head and said: "Well, the trainees in the academy should choose those with good character and ability and send them there, so that they can learn from them. All regions should step up military training and participate in actual combat...Sun Chengzong returned to Beijing directly from the four southwestern provinces Well, I want him to go to Liaodong..."

Cao Huachun nodded as he listened. Most of the reasons for the decline of Ming's military power were due to the corruption of the military and government, and the imperial court lost control over the region.Zhu Xu used various means to control the army, which he also felt was very necessary.

But, is it necessary for Mr. Sun to go to Liaodong again?

Zhu Xu talked for a while, then dragged Cao Wenzhao to reminisce about the past, and didn't let him out until evening.

Zhang Weixian thanked the guests behind closed doors, Cao Wenzhao led his troops to station in the central army, and began to rectify vigorously, how could he hide it from others.

"Do you know? The Duke of England offended the emperor and was deprived of military power. Now he is confined at home..."

"Your news is late. I heard that the British government conspired against you, so I couldn't go back home at all. Now I'm sent to Dongchang Prison!"

"Yeah, Dongchang is secretly arresting people now. I don't know how many people will be implicated this time..."

All kinds of news and rumors were flying all over the sky, and the whole capital trembled.Many people are like frightened ostriches, huddling in the mansion and not daring to show their heads, but they keep asking for news in private.

The British Duke has a special status, if he really wants to be implicated, I'm afraid the whole capital will be implicated.

Some people are afraid, some people are afraid, and some people are not afraid.

Xin Wangfu, Zhu Youjian looked dignified, standing on the steps and frowning tightly.

Standing behind him was a middle-aged man with a big belly and a greasy face. He joined the army from the Duhu Mansion and was hereditary.

He was sweating all over his head, and said anxiously: "Your Majesty, the emperor is too messy. There are raging wars outside the capital, and the capital, which is still relatively stable, is not peaceful. But it's dangerous!"

Zhu Youjian's expression is also serious. The British Duke is in charge of the Chinese army, and has always been the pillar of Ming Dynasty. Chaos!

Although Zhu Youjian never took up military affairs after Yuan Chonghuan's incident, but now, he couldn't help but pretend to be deaf and dumb. He turned his head to look at the joining army, and said solemnly: "What's the reaction from the Chinese army?"

Joining the army smiled wryly and said: "Cao Wenzhao took the imperial decree to cut more than half of them. The brothers are very angry and the morale of the army is not stable..."

Zhu Youjian's face changed, "unstable" was just a veiled rhetoric, most likely he was gathering and was about to brew a mutiny.