Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu frowned, but he hadn't thought of this.

These nobles are noble and prominent, but in fact their status is only a little less embarrassing than that of the clan, and they can't advance or retreat. If they are sent as "supervisors", they will neither have the powerful aura of internal supervisors, nor the ability to command troops to separate one side The foundation is indeed a very suitable candidate.

However, this is only in Zhu Xu's opinion, and the courtiers may not be willing. In their opinion, this may make the relatives sit on the throne, which does not conform to the "ancestral system" of the Ming Dynasty.

From the heart, Zhu Xu doesn't agree with this method of "supervising the army". It will make the leading generals feel uncomfortable and fearful in doing things. It is not a way to strengthen the army.

"Is there anything else to play?" Zhu Xu pressed the button and changed the subject.

Qin Liangyu raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, various ethnic groups live together in the Southwest, and the situation is complicated. I believe that the imperial court should take these into consideration and make decisions blindly."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, and said: "This is very good. I will order the six departments to discuss, and will also give the governors of the six southwestern provinces the right to take advantage of it."

Qin Liangyu's heart moved slightly again. The emperor in front of him is sensitive and wise, able to accept faithful advice, he is really a wise king!

Zhu Xu asked a few more questions, and finally let Cao Huachun lead him to see Concubine Liu.

Zhu Xu sat on the dragon chair, tapped the table with his fingers, and said to himself: "It seems that Sun Chengzong and Shen Yongmao have indeed spent a lot of effort. Qin Liangyu basically agrees, and other people probably don't have much opinion..."

"Who's next?" Zhu Xu turned to look at Liu Shimin.

Liu Shimin turned around and said, "Your Majesty, it's Yang Sichang, he's already waiting outside the palace."

Zhu Xu narrowed his eyes, and immediately said: "Let him come in."

Yang Sichang, this person Zhu Xu still admires very much, has the ability and means, and his strategic vision is extremely high.Historically, Yang Sichang's "Ten Sides Spreading the Net" was indeed very powerful. The direct result was that Zhang Xianzhong surrendered, leaving Li Zicheng with only [-] riders to hide and dare not come out.That is to say, when Huang Taiji entered the customs and soldiers entered the capital, Chongzhen urgently dispatched troops back to the capital to guard and gave them a chance, otherwise Li Zicheng and Zhang Xianzhong would find it difficult to recover.

Yang Sichang came in from the outside, wearing a third-rank court uniform, with gentle facial features and a calm demeanor, like a middle-aged Confucian scholar, without any look of a soldier, with piercing eyes, raised his hand and bowed: "My minister, Yang Sichang, see the emperor!"

Zhu Xu understood, and Yang Sichang still thought of himself as a civil servant in his heart, he smiled slightly and said, "Pingshen, Yang Qing, the time in the capital is not short, what do you think?"

Yang Sichang looked calm, but his heart was quite disturbed. The emperor in front of him was not Wanli, let alone Tianqi. He looked up and said cautiously: "Back to the emperor, the atmosphere of the capital has changed, and the quagmire of the past is all thanks to the emperor's sage."

Zhu Xu blinked. He secretly applauded the word "mug" just now, but Yang Sichang flattered him in a blink of an eye, and he was so naked.

Zhu Xu didn't move, and said directly: "What do you think about the military hall?"

The so-called military hall is basically to dismantle the military power of the Ministry of War. The current Ministry of War is in charge of the world's soldiers and horses, from recruiting, personnel, and deployment.

Yang Sichang has been in Beijing for a long time, and he has a detailed understanding of the Military Palace. In fact, it is roughly equivalent to the former Five Armies Capital Protectorate. Seeing the emperor's direct question, he organized his words, saying: "The emperor , I believe that the commander-in-chief of each province needs to be transferred from another place, and each province should not exceed five years.

As soon as Yang Sichang opened his mouth, it was like opening a chatterbox, and he talked for a long time before he stopped.

Zhu Xu heard a lot of fresh and practical methods from his words, and said appreciatively: "It's very good, I'm very inspired. Well, do you think the southwestern provinces need any special countermeasures?"

Yang Sichang did not hesitate this time, and said directly: "I believe that the chaos in the Southwest lies in the disaster situation, and the difficulty of the court lies in the fact that it is too far away. Make them sit big, gather and annihilate them."

This should be a rough version of "Ten Sides Zhang Net", Zhu Xu said, "Any other ideas?"

Yang Sichang couldn't figure out Zhu Xu's purpose, he pondered for a while, then raised his hand and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I think the capital, especially the imperial court, is too reassured about Liaodong."

Zhu Xu's expression moved slightly, and he said, "How do you say?"

Yang Sichang knew that his words might offend the emperor and the adults in the court, so he still said with burning eyes: "Your Majesty, the bandits and slaves joined forces with Horqin, and their strength exceeds [-]. If they go south, they can force the Great Wall. Ningxia, Yulin and other towns are all threatened. , Eastward advance can force Shenyang, no matter what, it is still a danger that cannot be underestimated for me to come to the Ming Dynasty for trial, I believe that the emperor and the court should not take it lightly, and should try to cut it off completely to ensure safety..."

A hint of approval appeared on Zhu Xu's face, and he said, "You should not have finished speaking, so continue."

Seeing that the emperor was not unhappy, Yang Sichang heaved a sigh of relief, and said, "Yes, Jiannu is over, and it will be very difficult to make a comeback, unless there are other forces to help, or... I am self-defeated!"

Zhu Xu's eyes sank slightly, his expression remained motionless.

Yang Sichang glanced at Zhu Xu, and said again: "I am worried that the establishment of slaves may stir up civil unrest, and the slaves and bandits will unite to try to make a comeback."

The corners of Zhu Xu's eyes twitched, his fingers tapped the table slowly, his eyes flickered slightly.

Restoring Liaodong was a booster for the Ming Dynasty, which greatly boosted the morale of the decadent Ming Dynasty. What Yang Sichang said earlier was not because the court or him were careless, but because he did it deliberately, not wanting to dampen the motivation of the Ming Dynasty to reform and forge ahead.

The words "Slave and Bandit Compatibility" hit Zhu Xu hard in his heart.

Nu refers to Jiannu, Huang Taiji.Kou refers to the thieves and bandits who are in chaos.

Zhu Xu had almost subconsciously turned the two into hostility before, and it was impossible to unite, but Yang Sichang's words woke him up.The history is already very different, and the possibility of this is constantly increasing. The matter of Li Jingbai may not be so simple!

Seeing the emperor's silence for a long time, Yang Sichang felt uneasy. He didn't know whether the emperor could accept the "certificate of nomination". If the emperor did not accept it, he might have to go back home before he took office.

After a long time, Zhu Xu turned his head to look at Yang Sichang, and said with his head bowed: "You reminded me at the right time. After arriving at the Military Intelligence Department, we need to make detailed plans, deduce, make reasonable arrangements, and arrange... Also, you can come to see me at any time .”

Yang Sichang's heart fell to the ground, and he raised his hand and said, "I obey the order!"

After talking for a while, Zhu Xu watched Yang Sichang leave the Imperial Study Room. The Military Intelligence Department, that is, the General Staff Department, changed its name. He very much hoped that Yang Sichang could train a group of qualified and excellent officers to deal with the new situation that Ming was about to face. .

"The ones below are gone."

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea and said, "Prince Chuan Jing is here."

Liu Shimin responded, "Yes."

Zhu Xu looked outside the door every day, and the sky was bright.

Zhu Xu has always had scruples about the Governor's Yuan. In the past, the Metropolitan Procuratorate was a sharp weapon for party struggles in the capital. If the local government also came like this, the party disputes in the court would be gone. .

However, Sun Chengzong and others are very optimistic. Whether the Governor's Council is abolished or established in a local area is a matter of the court's words. If it is implemented well, it may be a good way to fight corruption and curb overstaffing.

King Jing had been waiting in the side hall for a long time, as soon as he heard the announcement, he immediately walked over quickly.

Chapter 538

Prince Jing was really excited. The Governor's Council in the past couldn't show its power. From the wind of the emperor's words, he felt hope!

"My subject, Zhu Luhu, sees the emperor!" Zhu Luhu's royal clothes were dignified and quite capable.

Zhu Xu nodded and said, "Cao Huachun should have told you yesterday, so tell me."

King Jing really thought about it all night, and when the emperor asked, he raised his hand and said, "Yes, I have divided the Governor's Council into two layers, inside and outside, and the inside is responsible for revising and perfecting laws, and checking the words and deeds of officials outside. Formulate strategies, etc. Outside, there are eighteen censors, who sit in the provinces and are responsible for picketing, review, testing, etc...Eighteen provincial censors, transferred in turn, with a term of three years...except for the censors of the Governor's Council, the names of various places Old man, highly respected people will also be invited into the Governor's Council to convince the public..."

Zhu Xu listened quietly. Prince Jing's method was similar to that of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, with many changes made.

After King Jing finished speaking, Zhu Xu shook his head and said, "The Governor's Council should take the inspection of government affairs and anti-corruption as the top priority. You can't report everything in detail, and you can't use the power of 'rumours and reports' to attack. The reality of party disputes! "

King Jing knew it in his heart, raised his hand and said, "I have set iron rules for the Governor's Yuan. The Governor's Yuan does not involve in party disputes or government affairs, but once it is found out, it will never be used if it is dismissed!"

Zhu Xu nodded. He had read this in Prince Jing's memorial, and said: "The Duties of the Governor's Council are to investigate the implementation of the imperial court's laws and policies in each province, and to provide timely feedback to the imperial court. , we must also conduct regular inspections, and we must not relax..."

The Governor's Council is also a sharp blade for reforming the officialdom atmosphere.

King Jing listened to Zhu Xu's word for word, and said solemnly: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the Governor's Court is definitely not the decadent Metropolitan Procuratorate in the past. It will definitely influence the world with a brand new office, words and deeds, and discipline, and reverse the decadence. , the air of extravagance..."

Zhu Xu looked at him, smiled and said: "Well, I always feel at ease when you do things. Go and prepare well. Officials from various provinces will come to Beijing in about ten days. You have to do a good job of receiving..."