The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Seeing that Yan Chengjin didn't speak for a long time, the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi said, "Why didn't Yan Qing's family say anything?"

"Gong Li is my father-in-law. I am thinking, will it harm Gong Li's face?"

Li Dongyang shouted angrily: "Aren't you already damaged?"

"Since Mr. Li is angry, let's do it to the end." Yan Chengjin said.

Li Dongyang's expression froze.

"Wait a minute!" Zhu Houzhao stood up and took a step forward.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi frowned, "The Yan Qing family is about to talk, what are you going to do?!"

The princes gave him displeased looks.

Yan Chengjin made them uneasy when he opened his mouth, but now Zhu Houzhao also stepped forward, like an arrow stuck on the string, which was even more uncomfortable than the lady's menstruation.

"Lao Gao's achievements must be attributed to his subordinates."

"Why should I count you?!"

"When it comes to merit, why doesn't your father say that Lao Gao and I are in the same spirit and we are like a den of snakes and rats?"

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi raised his eyebrows and his ears were slightly red.

Yan Chengjin said: "The imperial court can recruit and disband troops every three years, adopt a recruitment system, and the soldiers come from ordinary people.

Even without troops, the Nine-Border Army remains strong.

The soldiers who were laid off could return to their place of origin to cultivate the fields, or they could work as laborers in the villages to fill the vacancies of the people who had been removed. "

Nowadays, there are no industries with strong technical skills, and retired soldiers can join any of the 360 ​​industries.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi thought for a moment. This went against the Ming Dynasty's traditional military practice.

As long as the soldiers do not escape or die, they will be used until death.

You have to change them every three years. Do you think it’s time to change your underpants?

Seeing the doubts on the faces of the princes, Zhu Houzhao took the lead to understand and played a double role with Yan Chengjin. He happily helped the princes and asked: "How can the people be willing to join the camp and serve as soldiers?"

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi and the princes nodded.

"This is about the silver that touches the beard.

The money that people earn in a year is probably two taels and five cents. If the beard-stroking silver is given to six taels of silver..." Yan Chengjin said it, but did not point it out.

There are two reasons why people are unwilling to serve as soldiers.

First, he cannot go home for the rest of his life, but the living become dead.

Second, military service is too difficult, and there is no money to be made without military merit.

But Fu Xuyin gave him six taels of silver, and he still got eight cents of wages every month.

Just as you can make money by taking a breath, and you can ensure your harvest through drought and floods, who wouldn't do it?

An idea came to the minds of the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi and the princes. Upon seeing this, Zhu Houzhao understood again and asked loudly in the tone of the princes: "Where does the silver come from?"

"Business taxes, agricultural taxes, silver sales, and silver that was originally going to be used in the war."

Yan Chengjin made a rough estimate.

If the soldiers of Jiubian were not corrupt, the silver that was originally going to be invested in the war would be enough to cover most of it.

Moreover, pension money is only given once every three years.

How can you save enough money in three years?

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi's pupils slowly shrank.

"Let me think about it first."

Coming out of the main hall, Zhu Houzhao came up to him and turned to Yan Chengjin with a beaming expression: "How about the swords that I have just joined with you?"

"Very strong."

"Next time I will join forces with you. If you come to court, I will come to court as well."

Yan Chengjin shook his head, "I'm afraid there will be no next time."

Zhu Houzhao blinked, "Why?"

"The new emperor secretly made a decree to strictly investigate the merchants from Liangxiang who went to the Tang and Song Dynasties. The new emperor has betrayed his trust and distrusted me. I feel uneasy."

Zhu Houzhao's eyes were a little dodgey, "You are such a dog official, why do you look like you want to say goodbye to me?"

"The new emperor has noticed this, and I am determined to join the Supreme Emperor tomorrow."

"..." Zhu Houzhao immediately opened his eyes and pinched Yan Chengjin's neck.

Fengtian Temple,

Zhu Houzhao and Yan Chengjin left early. The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi and the princes didn't like these two guys staying here, so they didn't say anything more.

"What do you masters think of the three-year military system mentioned by the Yan Qing family?"

"After all, the pension is only paid once every three years, which I think is fine.

However, if Wala invades while the army is changing, he is afraid that it will bring disaster. "This is Cui Yan's only worry.

Soldiers who have not been drilled do not even dare to kill people.

The Oara people are more ferocious than the Tatars, especially after the battle of Tumubao, where 800,000 troops were lost!

In the hearts of Jiubian soldiers, the Wala people became as ferocious as tigers and leopards.

Zhang Fuhua thought for a while, "It doesn't matter, we can replace 40% of the soldiers in three years!

On the one hand, it can save beard care silver, and on the other hand, there are still elites left in the army, killing two birds with one stone. "

The princes nodded in agreement.

"It's wonderful, let the cabinet draw up a decree!"

…

Chengxian Street, Wu Zijian.

In the courtyard, Wang Yue and Liu Jian played chess on the stone table. Although Ma Wensheng did not live here, he would occasionally come to watch the chess game and make tea.

"Liu Gong's pursuit tactics are wonderful."

"Hey, Brother Shichang's three consecutive stars are even better."

"Look, you two are masters of chess."

At this time, a black shadow was reflected on the chessboard, and everyone looked up when they saw it.

I don’t know when Yan Chengjin was standing next to him.

Yan Chengjin bowed slightly towards Ma Wensheng: "Why is Mr. Ma here?"

"You are the one who impeached me and sent me to office. You ask me?!" Ma Wensheng blew his beard. If his eyes could spit fire, Yan Chengjin would probably be familiar with it.

"..." Yan Chengjin.

Liu Jian turned his head and asked expressionlessly: "What are you doing here?"

It's Chenshi now, and there are still a few hours before the next shift, and this guy just shows up and neglects his duties.

"I have something unclear about my official. Perhaps only Mr. Liu can answer it."

Liu Jian put down the chess piece and stroked his beard seriously, "Tell me, I will tell you everything I know."

"May I ask Mr. Liu, how can I become the Prime Minister of the Cabinet?" Yan Chengjin asked humbly.

Liu Jian said bluntly, "With your achievements, you will be the Prime Minister of the Cabinet sooner or later, but now Bin Zhi and Yu Qiao are standing in front of you. When they retire, it will be your turn."

"Anything else? I'm going to make a move."

Seeing Yan Chengjin standing next to the chessboard, Liu Jian asked unhappily.

"I would like to ask Mr. Liu to use his judgment ability to judge one thing. When will Mr. Li and Mr. Xie retire?"

"..." Liu Jian.

...

Early in the morning, the dawn was just beginning to appear.

The little eunuch stood holding Yun Zhan, feeling refreshed. The retired emperor Hongzhi sat in the hall, and Xiao Jingze stood behind him.

A peaceful scene.

Ye Zhun, a captain of the Jinyiwei, bowed to the retired emperor Hongzhi and said, "Yesterday, Yan Chengjin went to the orphanage and asked about Liu Gong. I think I should report it to the retired emperor!"

When the retired emperor Hongzhi heard it, he gently pressed down the memorial and put it on the imperial desk.

He motioned him to continue.

"Lord Yan asked Liu Gong how to become the chief minister of the cabinet."

The hall was silent.

The retired emperor Hongzhi frowned slightly. This guy didn't dare to tell me, and told me in this way.

In fact, he didn't think of letting Yan Chengjin be the chief minister.

This boy is too young to calm the gentlemen, but he is afraid that this boy is angry.

"Go and call Yan Chengjin."

After a while, the eunuch came back to report, but Yan Chengjin was not there. "Where is he?"

"Lord Yan said that he understood the retired emperor's intentions and asked the retired emperor not to bother." The eunuch said in embarrassment.

"Yan Qingjia is really a loyal minister to me. Let's improve the military system and let him become a Grand Secretary of Wenhua Palace."

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