Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu's handwriting is not very good, that's why he is compared with those calligraphers. If you want to take it out, most people will definitely not say it is bad.

At this time, he didn't think about it. When he was ready, he picked up the brush and wrote four big words on the rice paper: The pillar of the country!

Then write in a line of small characters on the right side: Ming Emperor Zhu Youxu on October [-], the first year of Jingzheng.

Finally, he picked up his big seal and stamped it deeply with a bright red seal.

After observing for a while, Zhu Xu picked it up, dried it gently, and handed it to Cao Huachun, saying: "You frame it up, and then go to Sichuan in person, hand it over to General Qin in public, and tell her that I can't go to Sichuan. apologize."

Zhao Ratejiao's expression moved slightly, and he immediately understood that the emperor wanted to protect Qin Liangyu!

Cao Huachun knew that Zhu Xu had special feelings for Qin Liangyu, so he took it over without any surprise and said, "Observe the order."

Zhu Xu wiped his hands on his back, and said: "Wait a while, I will write another letter in my own hand, and you can take it with me."

"Yes." Cao Huachun said while holding Zhu Xu's handwriting.This was the first time the emperor gave a handwritten letter to a courtier. With these four words alone, no one would attack Qin Liangyu in the future.

Zhu Xu took out a piece of paper, sat on a chair, and wrote neatly.

The front is a simple greeting, and then some of his thoughts on Southwest military affairs, as well as strategic deployment, military training and so on.

Zhu Xu is not good at military affairs, so he can only stand on a high place and write some things he thinks are very important, such as precautions, early disposal, etc., and finally added a sentence "Looking from afar, only the general will carefully judge".

After finishing writing, he blew on it, folded it, stuffed it into an envelope, and handed it to Cao Huachun, saying: "When you go, take a look, take a walk, and tell me when you come back. By the way, ask about the news around you."

Cao Huachun bowed slightly, and said, "Observe the order." He knew what Zhu Xu meant by "surroundings", it was Moxi Mongolia!

"Well, let's go, go early and return early." Zhu Xu said.The situation in Moxi Mongolia is very complicated. Zhu Xu doesn't want to move yet, but he needs to know the details, so he can't be blindsided.

After Cao Huachun made some preparations, he hurried on the road.

Chapter 788

Early the next morning, the governor's office in Shaanxi.

Not in the lobby, but in the backyard, Zhu Xu was sitting under the eaves, and a group of people stood respectfully.

Holding the teacup in his hand, Zhu Xu fiddled with the tea slowly, but he didn't speak for a while.

Standing behind him were Cao Huachun and Wang Yizhou, surrounded by fierce guards with their swords half out of their sheaths, their expressions indifferent.

The yard was very quiet, and no one made a sound, which was in stark contrast to the noise outside.

Li Banghua and the others stood in two rows not far from Zhu Xu, with different expressions on their faces, quietly looking at each other.

Now everyone understands that the emperor in front of him... is angry!

They all held their breath and concentrated, not daring to take a breath.

Li Banghua's face was normal, he had already noticed it, so it was not surprising.

Zhu Xu fiddled with the tea for a while, put it in his mouth and took a sip, then looked at Li Banghua with a smile and said, "Governor Li, what do you think is the main reason for the disastrous defeat in Liaodong and the establishment of slaves before the apocalypse?"

If it is usual, or for emperors like Tianqi, it must be Jiannu cunning, or the generals are incompetent, but the one in front of him is Emperor Jingzheng, who would dare to fool him like this?

Li Banghua has been in Tianjin Wei for a long time, and Dengzhou Navy and Shanhaiguan are the Iron Triangle, and he knows the most about the situation in Liaodong.But the things inside are too complicated and involve too much, and it can't be explained clearly in one or two sentences.

After all, Li Banghua has been through the officialdom for a long time, so he raised his hand in an instant and said: "I report to the emperor, I think there are three things, first, the food and pay are not enough, and the military equipment is weak. Inappropriate."

Zhu Xu said "Well", what Li Banghua said is not unreasonable, but this is not what he wants to talk about today.

He looked up at the sky, then looked at Li Banghua's group, and said, "That's right, there are these reasons. But I also heard about other things. Man Gui and Zhao led the teachings to be at odds, so Yuan Chonghuan transferred Man Gui to Raising horses, Man Gui was annoyed, and led his troops to leave, leaving a large area empty. Later, Yuan Chonghuan and Wang Zaijin were at odds, and Yuan Chonghuan tried every means to force Wang Zaijin away. Wang Zaijin watched him being made a slave in Ningyuan City Siege, do nothing to save... Is what I said right?"

What Zhu Xu said was just the tip of the iceberg. Not only were the ministers fighting fiercely in the court, but there were also many discords among border generals.

In the history of economic discord, that is, the battle between Yuan Chonghuan and Wang Zaijin was in full swing, involving the entire court, and it lasted for several months. In the end, Wang Zaijin was defeated and transferred back to Beijing, but he was still in the court. After slandering Yuan Chonghuan, he was finally pulled off the horse and watched him die in the vegetable market.Since then, Shanhaiguan has been in a state of disunity, and no one dares to take the lead in doing things, and no one can get together. The reason why the commander can last for seven or eight years is entirely because Hou Jin's strategy has shifted to Mongolia, giving him a chance to breathe, otherwise The north of Shanhaiguan will not last long at all!

After Zhu Xu finished speaking, he continued to fiddle with the tea in his hand.The officials of the Ming Dynasty, no matter civil servants or military generals, all have very personalities, and they are not convinced by anyone, and the consequences of self-willedness can scare people to death.

Li Banghua naturally understood the meaning of Zhu Xu's words. He was talking about the influence caused by the disagreement between officials, and the meaning of prolonging life was that the officials failed to work together, did not respect the emperor, and the cabinet's policies and strategies were random.

This is also a beating on him, asking him to respect the cabinet ministers, strictly implement the imperial court's policies, and not tamper with!

This is very unfair to Li Banghua. In his opinion, he has seen many places that the court did not see. He is right. He cannot be prohibited from doing it just because the court did not see it. If so, why bother Choose him?Wouldn't it be okay to be alone?

Li Banghua changed his mind, raised his hand and said: "What the emperor said is that there were many factions in Liaodong back then, fighting endlessly, which was a major reason for Liaodong's corruption. I believe that the defeat of Liaodong cannot be entirely attributed to the border generals, the imperial court's policy, Orders are changed from day to day, complicated and complicated, and there are so many vicious soldiers and generals that the generals will not die and the soldiers will not fight, so the defeat cannot be stopped."

"Ah!"

Zhu Xu applauded Li Banghua's words in his heart. What he said was really reasonable. It was okay to fool Emperor Tianqi and the courtiers at that time, but he was still a bit close to fooling him!

"Then do you think that the current court is still the previous court? Will I allow this to happen?" Zhu Xu took a teacup and blew lightly.

Li Banghua frowned slightly. The emperor was aggressively forcing him to express his position in front of a group of high-ranking officials and supporters in Shaanxi.

Naturally, he refused to give in to this. How could it be so easy to tortuous after decades of persistence.

Li Banghua raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty is very talented. Since he ascended the throne, he has accomplished unprecedented feats. I am deeply admired by you. Now that the party disputes have dissipated, the traitors have gone to the country, the sage is in the court, and the sages use their lives. Zhantu, the time of rejuvenating the Ming Dynasty! As the governor of a province, I should take responsibility for millions of people, fill in the vacancies in the imperial court, find out and visit secrets for the emperor, so as to achieve a great cause that will last forever!"

The corners of Zhu Xu's eyes twitched, Li Banghua's tongue was really sharp.

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea, then looked at Li Banghua, and said, "You mean, you will be absolutely consistent with the imperial court and my ideas and practices, right?" Officials must maintain absolute unity with him and the court. Only in this way can we work together and complete his political reform plan!

Zhu Xu will never allow these officials to be half-hearted, to act on their own, to fight each other, and to be lawless!

Li Banghua's expression moved, but his expression was serious.Facing Zhu Xu's approaching every step of the way, he was a little overwhelmed.

Zhu Xu smiled at the corner of his mouth and looked at Li Banghua quietly.

He didn't speak, a magistrate suddenly came out from behind, raised his hand, and said in a loud voice: "Report to the emperor, I have something to say."

Zhu Xu looked up, it should be the magistrate of Fengxiang Mansion, nodded slightly, and said, "Say."

This man was quite aggressive, raised his hand, and said in a deep voice: "The emperor said "flexibility" in Huguang, and I believe that Shaanxi should also have it. Times change and the world changes. Only by adapting to local conditions and being brave to adapt can things be achieved."

Li Banghua's expression moved slightly, and he nodded imperceptibly.

Zhu Xu's face remained unchanged, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised.What this man said is completely different from what he said. He wanted the localities to be consistent with the imperial court. It was in terms of policy and attitude. He didn't want to deprive them of their power, nor did they want to restrict their flexibility. Follow his words and force him to stop.

But when it comes to this kind of sophistry, the easiest way is to go straight to the point. Zhu Xu had a good time and said, "The alternative is to do it the other way around?"

The magistrate opened his mouth and was about to say something, but looked up at Zhu Xu, and swallowed it back abruptly. This is not his ordinary colleague in front of him, so he can't be stubborn.

After he didn't speak, a counselor came out again, raised his hand and said: "I would like to report to the emperor, flexibility is not the other way around. I believe that flexibility lies in the matter, and change according to the situation, and change through change."

Zhu Xu glanced at this person, pointed with his finger, and said with a smile: "You are right. The imperial court stipulated that 'those who violate the prohibition are not allowed to take imperial examinations and become officials'. How did Shaanxi adapt?"

Several prefectures in Shaanxi openly declared that if they did not violate the prohibition within three years, they would be able to take the imperial examination and become an official.