Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

"Spare them?"

At that time in Dong Nuan Pavilion, Zhu Youxiao looked at the young official in front of him and showed a faint smile. This was the famous Lu Xiangsheng.

He spent his whole life explaining what integrity is and what persistence is.

No matter how bad the environment was and how corrupt the officialdom was, Lu Xiangsheng did not give up easily. He was even tricked and stabbed in the back, and he shed his last drop of blood for the Ming Dynasty!

This is Lu Xiangsheng.

This is Lu Jiandou!

"The duty of the official censor is to regulate and admonish."

Lu Xiangsheng bowed and saluted. Although he was a little nervous in his heart, he still preached clearly and logically: "Perhaps what they said was inconsistent with the facts, but their sins are not worthy of death. His Majesty wanted them to change their words, so he stopped the imperial staff, fearing that They would rather die than do it."

"Then according to the wishes of the Qing family, you want me to admit my mistake?"

Zhu Youxiao leaned on the cushions, looked at Lu Xiangsheng and said, "Do you know, if I issue an order to stop the imperial staff, will there be any comments in the court?"

"minister…"

Lu Xiangsheng was at a loss for words. He had been an official in the court for several years. As the head of the Guizhou Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs, he was no longer the newcomer who entered the official career in the past.

In this officialdom, it is by no means black and white, but more of a gray area. After all, there are too many things that cannot be judged in terms of right or wrong.

Since he was named on the gold list in the second year of Tianqi and had to observe politics in the Ministry of War, Lu Xiangsheng has witnessed the battles between the various parties and factions in the DPRK.

Whether it is the Donglin Party or the Qi, Chu, and Zhejiang Party, the struggle between them, and then the rise of Wei Zhongxian, the defeated Qi, Chu, and Zhejiang Party and other remaining forces chose to surrender to Wei Zhongxian, becoming what the world calls the eunuch. The Party, in these short few years, many things have happened.

For an official like him who has no connections or background, the only thing he can do is to stay away from the whirlpool, find his job in his position, and do his best to do his job well.

"Then let me ask you a question."

Seeing Lu Xiangsheng's restraint, Zhu Youxiao showed a faint smile, "Do you think it is right or wrong for me to pardon Xiong Tingbi and ask him to serve as an assistant in the military affairs of the Beijing camp? Tell me what you really think, and don't be fooled by those in the court. What I want to hear is the truth.”

"I think it's right."

Lu Xiangsheng did not hesitate at all. He bowed to the emperor and said: "As far as I know, the three major battalions guarding the capital and the capital have neglected training over the years and have been lax in their armaments. They have even resold weapons and weapons, and are paying for their troops with empty pay." It’s more common with blood.”

"Although Xiong Tingbi suffered losses due to economic discord in the battle of Guangning, it is undeniable that Xiong Tingbi has the talent to command and manage the army."

"well said!"

Seeing what Lu Xiangsheng said, Zhu Youxiao clapped his hands and laughed and said: "I really did not misunderstand the Qing family. I have been on the throne for several years. I am used to seeing flatterers and flatterers. Every time I hear them say this, I actually feel the truth in my heart." I'm all disgusted, and sometimes I wonder, why is there no one in the court who dares to tell the truth?"

"So I choose to wait and see what happens and see when the atmosphere in this court can change slightly. It will take several years."

Could it be that the rise of Wei Yi in the court was not to deceive the emperor, but in fact was the emperor's intention?

Listening to the emperor talking about this, Lu Xiangsheng had doubts in his heart. Although many things done by the Donglin Party were indeed unsatisfactory and even disgusting, for civil servants, they were not limited to this party or that faction, and they were even less willing to see it. What arrived was the rise of Quan Eun in the dynasty.

After all, no matter how bad the Donglin Party is, it is still an internal conflict, but if the powerful eunuch rises to power, it will evolve into a conflict of class antagonism.

"Until I was lucky enough to fall into the water in Xiyuan and encounter demons and monsters trying to assassinate me, I wanted to understand some truth." When Lu Xiangsheng was doubtful, Zhu Youxiao said with determination in his eyes.

"Many things in this world can be changed not by waiting or watching. If you really want to change them, you have to do it yourself down-to-earth."

Compared with his attitude towards Xiong Tingbi, Zhu Youxiao's attitude towards Lu Xiangsheng was much better. After all, Lu Xiangsheng deserved such treatment.

What's more, in Zhu Youxiao's eyes, if Xiong Tingbi wants to organize the three battalions, it is not enough for him alone. Youdao is a gang of three heroes. If there are no helpers around, even if Xiong Tingbi knows how to command and manage the army, then After all, it was impossible to train the three major battalions.

Zhu Youxiao wanted Lu Xiangsheng to assist Xiong Tingbi by transferring him to the Ministry of War.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Lu Xiangsheng bowed and said.

"Stop saying that."

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said: "I summoned the Qing family to the palace today just to ask the Qing family. If I ask you to go to the three camps to help with food and salary arrangements, will you be willing to take on such an errand?"

Zhu Youxiao would not do anything that could undermine the success of a new situation.

Lu Xiangsheng was still too young and had little experience in the officialdom. He promoted him to a high position rashly. This was not helping him, but actually harming him.

Any tree that is beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind!

Zhu Youxiao still knows these simple and easy-to-understand principles, and arranging to work next to Xiong Tingbi can not only help Xiong Tingbi relieve his worries, but also learn a lot of real skills.

"minister…"

Lu Xiangsheng seemed a little hesitant.

Lu Xiangsheng didn't know whether the emperor's desire to rectify the capital camp was just a whim or whether he really planned to follow through. After all, rectifying the capital camp was not a trivial matter.

It not only involves the serving nobles, but also the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Households and other senior officials, and it also involves the eunuchs condemned by the inner court to guard the eunuchs. This does not include the generals and commanders at all levels who command the army. Under such a complicated relationship, Xiong Tingbi alone can... Is it really possible to put the three major battalions in order?

If something happens during this period, the guilt will be huge.

Lu Xiangsheng has never been afraid of taking responsibility. What he is afraid of is that after putting in all his hard work, nothing will happen in the end.

"If you have any concerns, just speak up."

Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly and said: "There are no outsiders here. We, the emperor and the ministers, are here. Whatever you think in your heart, you can tell me whatever you want."

If you want to accomplish something, it is important to have a unified mind.

What's more, it's such a big thing as rectifying the capital camp.

Zhu Youxiao absolutely could not accept that there was any flaw in doing this, so he had to do what he had to do to dispel Lu Xiangsheng's concerns.

It is true that he is the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, but he does not want to impose the so-called majesty on such loyal and good people, and he must be loyal to his duties. This is engraved in their bones.

Confucianism has many disadvantages, but it also has many advantages.

In Zhu Youxiao's eyes, his power and anger will only be applied to corrupt officials, those who ruin the country with empty talk, and those who seek fame and reputation!

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you a few words."

Lu Xiangsheng pondered for a moment, his expression became serious, and he knelt down in front of the emperor and said: "Your Majesty wants to organize the five armies, the Shenshu, and the Shenji three capital camps this time. Is it because you want to emulate the power of the ancestor emperor and suppress the Jianlu rebellion?" ?”