The Ming Dynasty started with caution

The next day, it was early in the morning.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Wang Qiong and asked: "How much national debt was issued yesterday?"

The officials also want to know.

Yesterday, the gentry in the capital were like hungry wild dogs. They pounced on the government officials when they saw them. The Hubu government office was crowded with people, all wanting to buy national debt.

They sent people to grab it, but Yan Chengjin stipulated that officials could only buy five thousand taels.

Wang Qiong bowed slightly: "We raised a total of 3,720,000 taels of silver!"

It is enough to repair the Grand Canal and support the southwest war.

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang had different expressions.

Throughout the history of the dynasties, the imperial court prepared military pay from the treasury.

Unexpectedly, you can fight a war without spending a penny!

Yan Chengjin stood aside calmly.

The woman named Victoria relied on issuing national debt to expand overseas. Although she lost the plundered property, the empire gained land.

Therefore the colony expanded indefinitely.

Capital is like this, he is just imitating it.

At this time, Chen Huai, a doctor in the Ministry of War, said: "Your Majesty, no more national debts can be issued."

"Three million taels of silver are enough to conquer Annan."

Some officials from the Ministry of Personnel agreed.

The fewer people who buy national debt, the more they will share. If they sell it, the property will not be enough to share.

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Chai Sheng: "How much military salary does the Ministry of War need?"

Chai Sheng frowned: "Sending 200,000 troops from the capital to go on an expedition will not be worth the loss."

Emperor Hongzhi said in a deep voice: "The imperial edict has been issued, you don't need to say more."

Chai Sheng looked at Liu Jian with a stunned expression.

But they found that Liu Gong, who was usually outspoken, was standing by the old man today.

The Beijing camp will not go on an expedition. Only His Majesty and the Third Duke know about this matter.

Seeing this, Chai Sheng continued: "Three million taels is enough."

"The imperial court suffered a defeat in Annan.

Siam and Tubo are ready to conquer Annan, the strongest country in the southwest, so as to scare the monkeys. "Emperor Hongzhi said.

Nothing is more effective than overthrowing a dynasty to frighten the barbarians from all over the world.

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Capital City, British Government House.

The British Duke Zhang Mao invited Zhu Fu to come to the military camp for a drink. He laughed and said, "It's rare for you to come to Beijing. Soon, my brother will conquer Annan."

The dog British male lineage has been in charge of military power for generations.

Zhu Fu said coldly: "Foolish brother is going back to Nanjing. I have no time to argue with you. If you have anything to say, just tell me."

"Brother Ting Zan, don't be angry. I have been waiting for a long time to get this opportunity. Yan Chengjin is hateful." Zhang Mao said.

He had been practicing in the Beijing camp for a long time and had no time to go to the frontier to perform meritorious service. All the military achievements were taken by Anding Hou.

Zhu Fu said calmly: "I have nothing to do, my foolish brother is gone!"

There are nearly ten people in the imperial court.

But the only ones who are truly powerful are the British Duke and the Baoguo Duke, who hold military power.

Now, taking the opportunity to enter Beijing, he has a chance to make a comeback.

After leaving the Duke's Mansion, he went straight to Yan's Mansion.

He was originally a garrison in Nanjing.

However, Zhu Hui, the Duke of Baoguo, won the battle in Korea and took charge of the military power of the three armies in Nanjing.

When I arrived at Yan's Mansion, I knocked on the door, only to hear a code word thrown out from the door.

I tried several times but nothing worked.

Zhu Fu thought that a warrior like him could not compare with a scholar, so he directly reported his background.

At this time, in Yan's mansion.

Yan Chengjin was sitting in the main hall drinking wolfberry tea.

Wang Qiong rolled up his sleeves and brewed tea: "This eyebrow tea has been kept in my house for half a year. My dear nephew, can you try it?"

The young master never eats anything from outside, how could he drink this crappy tea like yours? Why would you want to tell him not to waste it?

Yan Chengjin said: "Master Wang, do you want to see me for something?"

"No, I just want to ask Mr. Yan for advice on national debt." Wang Qiong said with a smile.

If you learn this trick and conquer the Tatars in the future, the Ministry of Revenue will not be short of military pay.

But this kid just refused to say it.

Yan Chengjin shook his head and said, "I told you everything in the hall without reservation."

When Wang Qiong was old, he came to ask for advice from a junior who was as smooth as a loach.

Before Wang Qiong could say anything, the disciple left and reported: "Young Master, Duke Cheng wants to see you."

We have never met before, so we must have something to ask for.

He shouldn't have met, but Yan Chengjin decided to meet Zhu Fu: "Let him come in."

Zhu Fu strode into the courtyard with his head held high. When he saw Yan Chengjin, he said: "Sir Yan, can you recommend to your majesty my prince to take charge of the three armies in Nanjing?"

There is a huge disparity in status between civil servants and military attachés, so Yan Chengjin can recommend him to His Majesty.

And it was difficult for him to see His Majesty.

This is the difference between close ministers and military attachés.

Li Qing'e's eyes moved slightly. When Mrs. Zhu married into the Li family, she mentioned this matter to her father, but his father declined.

Wang Qiong secretly thought that the person in charge of the three armies in Nanjing now was Duke Baoguo.

"Mr. Cheng, you are a strong and wise nephew who is in trouble."

Zhu Fu glared at Wang Qiong, but secretly thought, it's none of your business, you sycophant.

Wang Qiong looked away fearfully.

With Yan Chengjin's temperament, he won't recommend you.

Yan Chengjin thought for a while and said: "I will mention this matter to His Majesty when I enter the palace tomorrow, but I will not guarantee it."

Zhu Fu was a talented general among many princes. He once trained the three major battalions in the capital and helped quell the rebellion of King Ning.

This is the first level.

Zhu Hui, the protector of the country, is old and his time is short. Sooner or later, he will have to hand over military power.

This is the second level.

Zhu Fu is Li Dongyang's brother-in-law. For Li Dongyang's sake, he recommended him once.

This is the third level.

Although Zhu Fu was a military general, when he entered the cabinet, he was considered to have a small amount of support.

This is the fourth floor...

Just as Yan Chengjin was thinking about the fifth floor, Zhu Fu said: "Then I'll thank Master Yan first."

The next day, Dong Nuan Pavilion.

After the court meeting, all officials left the hall slowly and quietly.

Yan Chengjin stayed behind, and Emperor Hongzhi was puzzled: "Is there something wrong with Mr. Yan's family?"

"Yesterday, Duke Chengguo Zhu Fu came to my house and asked me to recommend him to take charge of the Nanjing Jingying."

Li Dongyang, who usually didn't care about Yan Chengjin, turned around and looked at him at this moment.

Emperor Hongzhi knew it last night: "The replacement of the commander of the Jingying is the business of the Ministry of War."

"I obey your order."

Suddenly, Emperor Hongzhi felt strange and looked at Yan Chengjin again: "But is there something I haven't noticed?"

Yan Chengjin said: "I think that Duke Baoguo is old, and now is the time for the transition."

Emperor Hongzhi showed a thoughtful look. The appointment of the Duke was decided by the cabinet and the Ministry of War.

"Send it to the Ministry of War."

Soon, Chai Sheng walked into the hall, and Emperor Hongzhi looked at him: "Does Mr. Chai know about the military preparations of Nanjing Jingying?"

Chai Sheng looked at Yan Chengjin. He knew it, but could he say it in front of Yan Chengjin?

Emperor Hongzhi said: "You can say it."

"Nanjing has 100,000 soldiers, led by Zhu Hui, the Duke of Baoguo."

"Mr. Yan recommended that Duke Cheng take charge of Nanjing Jingying."

Chai Sheng fell into deep thought. This boy was accumulating strength to enter the cabinet.

"I don't think it's possible. Jingying has always been controlled by Duke Ying and Duke Baoguo, and there are many Chinese people in the court. Why did you choose Duke Cheng?"

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Yan Chengjin deeply. You recommended someone yourself, so you should explain it yourself.

Yan Chengjin understood and said: "Duke Cheng is in his prime and has been in charge of Jingying. He is the only choice besides Duke Ying.

Who do you want to recommend, Mr. Chai, why don't you tell me?"

Chai Sheng's face was stiff. This official had just been fined a year's salary, but you chose this time.

Li Dongyang raised his head slightly and said, "Duke Chengguo once asked Zhu to mention it to me, but I did not recommend it."