The Ming Dynasty started with caution

I walked to the Metropolitan Procuratorate to check in.

"Why don't you sit down?" Yan Chengjin looked at his father's feet, which seemed to be shaking a little.

Yan Kesong was not afraid at first.

But Yan Chengjin dismissed the government servants, closed the door to the duty room, and lowered the window. The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

"You don't want to send dad in, do you?"

Yan Chengjin saw his solemn face and knew that his father thought he was going to write a bullet. It seemed that his father would not feel at ease if he didn't tell him.

"I want to reorganize the military department and increase the general maritime system."

The navy of the Ming Dynasty originally had a governor, but it was abolished during the Tianshun period.

So far, there is no governor in Jiangnan and Guangdong and Guangxi.

Historically, the Ministry of War has focused on the Hetao, establishing a trilateral general system and despising the maritime navy. However, in the future, the imperial court's maritime activities will become more frequent, and it will be necessary to establish a general system like the three sides.

"So that's what happened. Do you remember the customs in the court? Only the governor."

Yan Kesong walked to the tea table and sat down, taking a few sips of tea to calm down.

The guard posts along the coast are scattered and scattered, unlike Jiubian. They have a clear organization. One guard general can mobilize dozens of guard posts and direct them like an arm.

"So, if I want to increase the general system, my father will ask the new emperor for help."

This is a matter for the Ministry of War.

Giving up a share of meritorious service will also make it easier for dad to join the cabinet in the future.

"If it's an ordinary matter, dad can still appeal to the new emperor. If you want to add a new official position in the general system, I'm afraid that after dad goes to the throne, he will also be resisted by the civil servants."

The Nine Borders have to resist foreign invasion, and they are far away from the border, so there is no harm in controlling more troops.

A general command should be established along the coast. How many troops should be controlled? 300,000 or 500,000?

Moreover, Jiangnan is a prosperous place. If one person holds such great military power, isn't he afraid of rebellion?

"What dad said makes sense, but I've already thought of it, so just go ahead and tell me."

"..." Yan Kesong.

I kept pacing back and forth in the check-in room before sitting down at the desk next to me.

"Dad, try it, Cheng Jin. If you are tired of changing, why not change your hobby, such as marrying more concubines?" Yan Kesong tried to change his son's hobby.

"My son is not tired. He will be tired after marrying more concubines."

Yan Chengjin was in the duty room again, repeatedly deducing one or two with his father. When Yan Kesong came out of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, it was almost noon.

…………

Wenhua Hall.

"This is what Mr. Xiao Yan told Mr. Lao Yan." Ye Zhun bowed to the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi squinted his eyes and wanted to ask about Yan Chengjin's body that looked like a long dragon. Unexpectedly, he asked about it instead.

"When did the imperial court establish a governor?"

"During the Jingtai period, Yu Qian served as the Minister of War. At that time, Lingnan was using troops. Yu Qian requested an order to establish the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. Ma Ang, who served as the Minister of War during the Yingzong period, went to Guangdong and Guangxi to serve as governor."

The Governor-General is different from the Governor-General.

For example, the force controlled by the trilateral general system is four to five million soldiers and horses, and the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi usually has more than 100,000 troops. There is no precedent for the establishment of a general system.

"Why does the Yan Qing family pay so much attention to the Navy?" the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi asked, minding his own business.

"Master, do you want to send someone to ask?"

Xiao Jing whispered a test.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi shook his head. He retreated to the harem and ignored the government affairs. He would not stand up again at this time unless...

The Ming Dynasty was about to fall.

………

Dongnuan Pavilion,

Zhu Houzhao suddenly worked diligently and asked the cabinet and six ministers to come to see him with a memorial, no time limit.

Li Dongyang and others were overjoyed. They each came with a pile of sparse memorials and lined up to wait for the report. However, Yan Chengjin's hands were empty, as if he was just here to make up the numbers.

"Masters, let's start with Master Yan from the Ministry of War."

Li Dongyang, who was at the front of the queue, looked stiff, as if something was wrong.

Yan Kesong said uneasily: "The number of ships on the sea is getting larger and larger. The southeastern coastal garrison is scattered. I request to increase the navy commander, commander and governor. The changes will be the same as those of the three sides."

These words caught him off guard, and all the princes looked stunned.

Looking up, he saw that Zhu Houzhao's expression was as usual. No matter how stupid he was, he knew that the new emperor had already known that ordering them to discuss politics was just a pretext.

Li Dongyang thought about it carefully, "There are only a few thousand people in the guard posts on the southeast coast. Why do we have so many official posts?"

The gazes of all the princes fell on Yan Kesong.

The guard posts on the southeast coast were mainly used to deal with Japanese pirates. Japanese pirates usually only had a few hundred people, so the number of officers and soldiers in the guard posts was usually several hundred.

Yan Kesong pondered for a moment and said what Yan Chengjin had just taught him.

"The Oara and Tatars in the north have all returned to the Ming Dynasty. The armies from the nine sides should be moved to the southeast coast."

There are over a million soldiers in Jiubian.

But now the Tatar and Oara dynasties have been disintegrated, the captives have been assigned to the grasslands, laws have been established, and every household makes a living by shepherding sheep.

There is no need for millions of troops to defend.

"Sir Yan is right. There are 300,000 troops in the capital, but on the southeast coast, more and more merchant ships and pirates are coming. A large army is needed to stabilize the situation."

Once settled, Jiangnan will naturally develop.

Xie Qian looked at Zhu Houzhao and saw that this was turning the border army into a navy force.

Just as he was about to speak, Xie Pi said, "I second my opinion."

…………

Beijing, Chang'an Street.

Liu Jin and Qian Ning were riding horses and stopped at the fork in the street, looking left and right, somewhat hesitant.

"Brother Liu, who should we meet first this time?"

"We don't know that if Wang Shouren is in the capital, we can still ask him for advice."

Liu Jin looked around, unable to make up his mind.

Last time, he met Yan Chengjin first, so he was sent to Huangjinzhou. If he had met the new emperor first and sought favor, he might not have to go to sea.

Half an hour later, a sedan chair came from Chang'an East Street, and the curtain of the sedan chair was slightly lifted.

"Liu Jin!"

Liu Jin turned around and saw Gao Feng. His face was much rounder. It seemed that he was living well in the capital. Judging from the official hat he wore, he had not yet been promoted to the eunuch in charge of the seal.

"Where is Eunuch Gao going?"

"I was ordered to go to Chaotian Palace to pray for Empress Dowager Zhang. If you want to go to see the new emperor, don't blame me for not reminding you that Eunuch Gu is still in the palace." Gao Feng was like meeting an old friend in a foreign land, and he felt a little cordial.

Is Gu Dayong still alive?

Liu Jin's eyes flickered, and he suddenly had an idea. He looked at Qian Ning next to him, "Go to Jianchang Earl's Mansion to deliver a letter."

Last time, Gu Dayong was not poisoned to death. I'm afraid it will be difficult to meet the new emperor this time.

I still have to see Lord Yan first. Before that, I need to bring some gifts.

A quarter of an hour later, at the mansion of the Earl of Jianchang.

"Is this really the letter my brother gave me?" Zhang Yanling looked at Liu Jin with some suspicion, "Hand over all the houses and land in exchange for the fiefdom of Huangjinzhou?"

Liu Jin said, "Won't the Earl of Jianchang know it by looking at the handwriting?"

"I don't recognize the handwriting. Wait a minute. I'm going to the palace to ask my sister. She recognizes it."

Liu Jin was a little stunned. This guy became shrewd when he saw silver.

"If the Earl of Jianchang doesn't believe it, return the letter to me."

"No, if my brother says he wants to sell it, as his younger brother, I must help him sell it. You follow me to the palace to see Queen Mother Zhang." Zhang Yanling got into the sedan chair.

"..." Qian Ning looked at Liu Jin.

Liu Jin looked normal and said, "Let's go to the palace."