Chapter 16: Disgusting Political Means
Zhang Xiu is the secretary who has stayed with Yun Zhao for the longest time.
He is different from the previous secretaries, especially in his judgment of the future, which rarely makes mistakes. He is a figure comparable to Du Ruhui in the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
Although Xu Wuxiang and Yang Xiong can be called talented people, their abilities are basically reflected in the execution level. They cannot do Zhang Xiu's work from a small matter. Infer the general direction of the development of things.
Yun Zhao is not surprised that talents continue to appear around him.
Because judging from the experience of past dynasties, at the beginning of the founding of the country, it was the time when talents emerged.
When we got to him, there was nothing surprising.
This is the inertia of history and the habit of China.
However, Zhang Xiu still has shortcomings. He has a sinister nature and is not broad-minded enough. He can clearly see the future development of others, but he cannot see his own development.
It can be said that this person can be a senior counselor, but he is not suitable to be an upright and high-ranking official in the court like Du Ruhui.
In Yun Zhao's memory, this person is more like Yao Guangxiao, the so-called "Prime Minister in Black" under Zhu Di.
Han Lingshan once suggested that Yun Zhao reuse this Zhang Xiu, but Yun Zhao flatly refused.
For this reason, Han Lingshan was very dissatisfied and believed that Yun Zhao was unfair to Zhang Xiu.
Qian Shaoshao was also encouraged by Han Lingshan to come over and ask for the real reason.
Then, Yun Zhao told Qian Shaoshao that he could get drunk when he was with Han Lingshan, but in front of Zhang Xiu, he had no intention of drinking.
After Han Lingshan got this answer, he never mentioned Zhang Xiu's words again.
He understood that he, Han Lingshan, had turned into a poisonous dragon, but Yun Zhao trusted him. Zhang Xiu was very similar to him and was probably also a poisonous dragon. Since he was a poisonous dragon, Yun Zhao would It's understandable that he would hold it in his hands for a while.
"Your Majesty, Yang Xiong would like to see you."
Zhang Xiu took advantage of Yun Zhao's pause to drink tea, pushed open the door and came in to report.
Yun Zhao sighed and said: "The conflict between him and Zhou Guoping is already very deep..."
Zhang Xiu said: "Your Majesty, you can't always be with Xini, the two of them are , you have to choose, otherwise they will take advantage of it."
Yun Zhao looked at his left and right hands and said, "They are both hands. How do you choose? I will be heartbroken if I abandon them."
Zhang Xiu sighed and said: "The long-term pain is not as good as the short-term pain."
Yun Zhao looked at Zhang Xiu strangely and said: "I only have so many parts on my body. According to what you said, there is nothing to do today." If there is nothing left, I will cut off another one tomorrow. In a few years, will I still have any left?" Zhang Xiu said: "However, the police battalion commanded by Zhou Guoping and the regiment training camp commanded by Yang Xiong have long been established. fire and water, if he doesn't deal with one of them, Wei Chen is worried that they will get into trouble.
Yun Zhao glanced at Zhang Xiu and said: "There is a high probability of a fight between Yang Xiong and Zhou Guoping. As for there is no possibility of a fight between the police camp and the regiment training camp."
Zhang Xiu frowned and said: "However, judging from the various news received by Weichen, it has long been a quarrel between them. It is almost on the verge of breaking out. In areas such as Xiangxi, Hunan, and the Taihang Mountains, where bandits are rampant, In this place, the situation is even more critical.
The police battalion believes that arresting thieves and criminals is their official duty. The duty of the regiment training camp is to guard cities all over the country. Only when large-scale riots occur, they must go through their police camp. Team training can only be carried out by invitation.
Wei Chen also found out clearly that the root of the conflict is still the uneven distribution of spoils. Xiangxi and Taihang Mountains are two of the few places in the Ming Dynasty where bandits are still rampant. They are also the people in the police camp and the regiment training camp. Source of credit.
Now is the time of peace. Whether you are a police officer or a team player who wants to climb up, it will be very slow and difficult without merit. Many police officers and team players who have retired from the army regard exterminating thieves as a The last hope.
Originally, this was a good situation, and everyone competing would help to suppress the bandits. However, the subsequent development deviated from the original direction, and Wei Chen thought that it was time to rectify them. "
Yun Zhao looked at Zhang Xiu and said: "Who do you tend to deal with? "
Zhang Xiu opened his mouth and said: "Anyone can be dealt with, it just depends on His Majesty's consideration. Anyway, they are the ones who brought it on themselves. Seeking benevolence will lead to benevolence. What's wrong with this? Lest they beat around the bush and come up with some weird ideas. "
Yun Zhao tapped his fingers on the table twice and said: "Call Zhou Guoping over here too. ”
Zhang Xiu left in a hurry after hearing this.
After a while, Yang Xiong walked in from the outside. After greeting Yun Zhao, he sat down on a chair with a golden sword. He closed his eyes and meditated.
At this time, Yang Xiong had long since lost his former student appearance. He was also different from the Yang Xiong who followed Yun Zhao during his period. Three long strands of beard were fluttering under his chin, and with this guy. He was eight feet tall and looked a bit like Guan Gong when he was sitting there.
"If you have anything to say, I'll take advantage of Zhou Guoping's absence. "
Yun Zhao glanced at Yang Xiong and said.
Yang Xiong opened his eyes and said: "Return to your majesty, you know that you are a humble minister and will never gossip behind your back. "
"Aren't you afraid that Zhou Guoping will go crazy?
Yang Xiong sneered and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, I hope she goes crazy." "
Yun Zhao smiled and said: "You have always been broad-minded, why can't you look away this time?
Yang Xiong said: "If you reply to Your Majesty, there is no way to see it away. It's just a matter of catching the robbers quickly. It is my team training to exterminate the robbers in the deep mountains and old forests."
Yun Zhao smiled and said to Yang Xiong: "You will be able to defeat Zhou Guoping later. Otherwise, you two should fight in the martial arts field first and come up with a result." Come, follow me againTell me your true intentions.
Yang Xiong stood up and saluted Yun Zhao: "It's a little difficult to meet His Majesty directly now, so I had to play a little trick." "
As he spoke, he took out a document from his pocket and placed it on Yun Zhao's desk.
Yun Zhao opened it and took a look at it and said: "Tuan Lian enters the Western Regions. , into Uzbekistan, into Taiwan, into Malacca? "
Yang Xiong said quickly: "Since this is our Ming Dynasty's territory, Wei Chen believes that group training should be proactive. "
Yun Zhao said: "I guess Zhou Guoping's plan is that the police should also station in these places, right? "
Yang Xiong said: "That's exactly what I meant. "
"So, you are somewhat dissatisfied with Ming's current policy of appeasement towards surrounding areas? "
"Replying to Your Majesty, it is indeed the case. Wei Chen and Zhou Guoping believe that the imperial court should be responsible, whether it is for the Hexi Corridor, Taiwan's autonomy, military control of the Western Regions, or Uzbekistan. Si Zang's laissez-faire behavior is inappropriate.
Since His Majesty has reused domestic regiment training, then regiment training should assume the important task of maintaining domestic security. "
Yun Zhao looked at Yang Xiong and said, "What exactly do you want to do? "
Yang Xiong took a long breath and puffed up his chest and said: "The off-site team training system! ”
Hearing what Yang Xiong said, Yun Zhao nodded. This is in line with the attitude of a person like Yang Xiong.
It is inappropriate for group training to guard the hometown, and it can easily breed local problems. Protective mentality.
It is not good for the unity of the Ming Dynasty.
This is the reason why Yang Xiong and Zhou Guoping deliberately have conflicts.
If Yun Zhao agrees with them. requirements, then these two people are likely to attack the team training system and the police system in Ming Dynasty.
"Have you discovered any problems? "Yun Zhao's voice was a little low.
For Yang Xiong and Zhou Guoping to prepare to attack their subordinates together shows that the problem has developed to a very serious stage.
"Team training In the middle, someone has already started to connect. "
"So, the policeman also has such a problem? ”
“Yes. "
Yang Xiong's voice also became deeper.
"What's the problem? "
"Weichen and Zhou Guoping dealt with some people ruthlessly, and as a result, some people formed an alliance to fight against us. "
"Have you asked the reason? "
"Wei Chen didn't ask and just dealt with it with a deadly hand. ”
“Why don’t you ask? "
"Wei Chen is worried..."
After Yang Xiong said this, his calm eyes finally began to become anxious, and he walked a few steps in the study: "Wei Chen is worried. In his anger..."
Yun Zhao said with a smile: "Are you worried that I will do what Zhu Yuanzhang did after he ascended the throne and killed Li Shanchang and Lan Yu? ”
Yang Xiong said: “Crime will not lead to death, but deeds will.”It's extremely bad. If it continues to develop, it will become too big. "
"There must be a mastermind, right? For example, characters like Li Shanchang and Lan Yu. "
Yang Xiong shook his head and said: "No, these people always feel that they should hug together for warmth. Only by getting together can they show their strength." "
Yun Zhao stood up, came to Yang Xiong's side and said: "What should be dealt with still needs to be dealt with. ”
Yun Zhao’s hand fell on Yang Xiong’s shoulder. He clearly felt Yang Xiong’s body trembling, but soon, he stood upright.
Zhou Guoping When they came over, Yun Zhao and Yang Xiong were drinking tea. They looked very relaxed, chatting and laughing as usual.
Yang Xiong glanced at Zhou Guoping, and she sat quietly opposite Yun Zhao. , personally cook tea and serve these two men to drink tea.
“The most important thing you want is power, the second is to avoid central censorship and deal with some people, and the third is to gain my support. , to be honest, why do you think so?
Just because I trust you two?
Zhou Guoping refilled Yun Zhao's water, looked up at Yun Zhao and said, "Your Majesty, isn't this enough?" "
Yun Zhao smiled and said nothing. Zhang Xiu, who came in with Zhou Guoping, said: "Not enough, far from enough! "
Zhou Guoping's brows gradually furrowed, and she looked at Zhang Xiu fiercely and said, "Are you qualified to speak here? "
Zhang Xiu said: "If your Majesty says it personally, it will hurt your hearts, so it is better for me to say it. "
Seeing that the emperor had no explanation, Zhou Guoping sighed and said, "Can't we do it too? "
Zhang Xiu said: "Your Majesty cannot go beyond the Ministry of Justice, Supervision, or the People's Congress to do what you want to do. Your Majesty is very clear about your purpose, and our Secretary and Supervisor are also very clear about it.
In our opinion, the overreach of your authority by the two of you this time far outweighs the harm caused by those people forming gangs. "
Zhou Guoping said puzzledly: "Why?
Yun Zhao pushed Zhou Guoping's tea cup over and said softly: "Rules, rules are very important. The emperor cannot cover the sky with one hand, and no one can cover the sky with one hand. You two want to clean up your team, then, let's go Process it. "
Yang Xiong sighed and said: "Once the process starts, there will be no secrets. "
Yun Zhao took a sip of tea and said: "When destroying the enemy, the faster the better. When judging one's own people, the slower the better. The more detailed the better. We must deal with the enemy cleanly and thoroughly. Elimination, there is no harm in us being more cautious about our companions. ”