The emperor decided to send troops to exterminate the bandits in a single statement.
Then Zhu Youtang said: "The grain cultivated in Liaodong has been eaten by several members of the Qing family, right? What are your opinions on this?"
The topic instantly changed from The military shifted to people's livelihood.
And it’s the last thing Liu Jian and Li Dongyang want to mention.
Liu Jiandao: "Your Majesty, it is inevitable to plant new grains in some places. However, after all, these crops have not been verified. They have only been planted for one season. If the production is significantly reduced next year, or there is a major disaster, Diseases and insect pests, or locust plagues, etc., will bring huge disasters. According to the veteran's opinion, it should not be regarded as excessive promotion."
Zhu Youtang nodded: "It sounds reasonable. ”
This is confusing.
It seems that the emperor already knows the dangers of the new crop?
"Is there any problem with eating it?" Zhu Youtang continued to ask.
Now even Liu Jian can’t find fault.
Zhu Youtang said: "As Bingkuan said, it is good to eat more whole grains, especially corn. Many officials in the court are old and they should take care of themselves. After eating , can it maintain the body's strength?"
Cheng Minzheng came out and said: "After eating, you feel strong and don't feel tired even if you don't eat for a day." /p>
Zhu Youtang smiled and said: "I can't say it's that magical. It's probably just your illusion of Cheng Qing's family."
Although Cheng Minzheng's words sounded like they were just flattering, and they were a bit out of touch. But it was this tone that made the emperor sound very comfortable.
Obviously, every emperor likes to listen to obedient words. However, in the Hongzhi Dynasty, the civil servants were too pursuing the so-called loyal words that were unpleasant to the ears. As a result, the emperor could not hear a few words he wanted to hear in a year. As time went by, Zhu Youtang was all A bit masochistic.
Even hearing Cheng Minzheng's words would feel strange to him.
Zhu Youtang said: "Disasters caused by crops occur every year. It is very rare for crops to resist drought and floods and maintain harvests. And these crops The survival and growth of crops are much better than traditional crops. I mean, it may not need to be widely promoted, but it is urgent to plant them in the fields around Jiubian."
Liu Jiandao: " Your Majesty, the nine-sided fielding is the most important thing. It is to ensure the rations of the soldiers. If something happens, I am afraid that the food from various places will not be dispatched."
Zhu Youtang shook his head and said: "Only the fielding. It's unplanned. In the past, when Tatars invaded, sometimes food in various places was destroyed, and there were even no harvests. It didn't necessarily lead to major changes. Now it's just to promote some new crops, even if it's like what you said. It is said that there will be no harvest, but does it have to be planted for a few years before this happens?"
Liu Jian almost wanted to argue, why can't there be no harvest in the first year? ?
But when you think about it, in addition to floods and locust disasters, the food harvest situation is even more serious.Mostly this is because the land has become extremely poor due to over-plantation.
If it is a natural disaster, everything is the same. If it is because of barrenness... then we have to plant new crops for a few years first. The new crops will cause the land to be barren. In the first year... It seems to be a bit of an argument for the sake of argument, and it is untenable in theory.
Zhu Youtang said: "I plan to use another two years to accumulate a large amount of grain. After two years, I will personally conquer the grassland and pacify the grassland."
"Your Majesty! "
Just when Liu Jian was still thinking about how to refuse the emperor's promotion of new crops, Zhu Youtang suddenly said something that almost made Liu Jian unsteady.
Do you want to go on a personal expedition?
Have you set a two-year deadline?
This is simply... making fun of Ming Guo Zuo.
Zhu Youtang seemed very determined about this and said: "The border troubles in the north have lasted for several generations. Now, taking advantage of the strong firearms of the Ming Dynasty, I want to eradicate the border troubles at once. If it cannot be completed within two years, the Tatars will We have also mastered the technology of making artillery, and the outcome on the battlefield will be unpredictable. Didn’t some people tell me before that casting new cannons and preparing new gunpowder will allow the Tatars to master the technology, which will be even more harmful to our Ming Dynasty? ?”
Fight magic with magic.
It is you, the civil servants, who analyze the pros and cons in front of me every day. You say it rightly and wrongly, and it all sounds right to you.
Even casting cannons and developing new gunpowder, you find new ways to think that once the Tatars master this technology, it will cause greater harm to the Ming border, and even use this to label Zhang Zhou as a potential eternal sinner... Now I just said that in order to prevent this situation from happening, we must solve it quickly.
Two years...
This is already a long time to prepare. If you add in the first three years of the development of artillery and new gunpowder, it has been five years of preparation. This is still Can you say it was rushed?
Li Dongyang said: "Your Majesty, the matter of pacifying the grassland may not be rushed. Even if troops are to be sent, the main ones should be border generals and soldiers. Your Majesty should not go there in person."
Zhu Youtang sighed: "But my lifelong wish is to pacify the grassland. Do you think I don't have the ability?"
Li Dongyang was also worried.
Are we going to have a serious discussion with the emperor about the disadvantages of personally conducting military expeditions?
There seems to be no need to discuss this matter. In the past few decades, hasn’t this been working together? Starting from your grandfather, who has ever mentioned anything about the personal conquest of the emperor?
Zhu Youtang said: "You don't need to persuade me any more. I plan to leave it to Bingkuan to prepare food and ordnance for this battle... The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Ji Zhong, has asked many times. I have already approved the resignation. After Zhong left the court, I have planned to hand over all the affairs of the household department to Bingkuan."
Now the four people present know why the emperor wants to do so. This meeting was specially held.
Because the emperor needs to prepare for war.
Based on preparations for war, both the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs will give Zhang Zhou aMan, this is a precursor to militarism, and it has even begun to be implemented.
It seems that these cabinet ministers are not here for discussion, but just to convey the spirit and let you know what is going on. As for objection... you are not qualified to object.
Liu Jiandao: "Your Majesty, it is really irregular for one person to be in charge of two ministries, and it will lead to the situation of monopolizing power. Matters such as the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households should be handed over to different people, and more Do not delay the independent decision-making and work efficiency of each yamen because of this."
Zhu Youtang said calmly: "Do you think Bingkuan is not qualified alone?"
< p>"Yes." Liu Jian said bluntly.Zhu Youtang shook his head slightly and said: "Well, since Bingkuan is not at the Ministry of War at ordinary times, has there been any deviation in the Ministry of War?"
"This..." Liu Jian seemed to suddenly realize at this moment , the emperor allowed Zhang Zhou to fish every day and dry nets two days, as if he was preparing for what happened today.
Zhu Youtang asked again: "Or do you think that in order to prepare for the war in the northwest, especially a huge war, besides Bingkuan, who else is more suitable to do the co-ordination? ?”
Liu Jian had no way to answer.
The rise of Zhang Zhou in recent years has caused even the traditional civil servants who opposed Zhang Zhou to feel that the court could not survive without Zhang Zhou. Especially in terms of military and political affairs, it seemed that they could not choose anyone to compare with him. Zhang Zhou is even more awesome.
If it had been three years ago, they could have recommended Ma Wensheng, but now that Ma Wensheng has retired, it is not suitable to call him back.
Nothing in the Young Strong faction has gained momentum. Even if there are two relatively capable ones, Wang Qiong and Lu Wan, they are Zhang Zhou's people. As for Wang Shouren... they are not Liu Jian and others' Within the field of vision.
Zhu Youtang said: "I think this matter has been settled. Originally, I planned to talk about such a big matter as the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue in court, but recently my health... well Well. I tell you the same thing, as long as you think there is no problem, the matter will be settled."
Before Liu Jian could object further, Cheng Minzheng came out and said, "I agree with this matter. ”
Liu Jian glared at Cheng Minzheng fiercely.
It seems to be questioning Cheng Minzheng, when we set out earlier, we said we should advance and retreat together. Is this how you followed it?
You are now determined to side with the emperor and help Zhang Bingkuan. This is aiding the emperor.
"Bingkuan has outstanding abilities, but he is not an iron man after all. For the time being, he is allowed to take charge of the affairs of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War. The position in the Hanlin Academy is reserved for him. As for the errands of the Shangting Department and the Governor's Mansion... ...I will let him unload it first, which can be regarded as taking care of his energy. What do you think?"
Zhu Youtang seems to be retreating in order to advance.
Considering that the two ministerial books have been officially handed over to Zhang Zhou, Zhang Zhou was asked to step down from the two errands and will be replaced by him later...
Li Dongyang said : "Your Majesty, if there is a dispute between the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs over some matters,Which side should be taken into consideration?
Zhu Youtang said coldly: "Are you saying that Bingkuan does things unfairly?" Let him serve as two ministries in order to better coordinate everything, but you are thinking about what to do if conflicts and disputes arise... Could it be that the Ming Dynasty is a place of disputes, and does it have to be a little contradictory to maintain it? "
Li Dongyang heard the strong hostility in the emperor's words, and he immediately stopped talking.
Zhu Youtang said: "Even if Bingkuan cannot deal with it impartially, there are still I am here. I will not let this happen... Even I say this here, if anyone always lags behind in the matter of Pingcuan, I will be the first to not forgive him. As long as Bingkuan is doing things for this matter, even if it is a lot of people. If something is done illegally or even against the law, I will stand on his side..."
Good guy.
Li Dongyang was thinking in his heart, even the first step is against the law. Your Majesty, you can take all the conditions into account.
This is to make Zhang Bingkuan lawless.
What should we say if he is rebellious? p>
Zhu Youtang then added: "But I know that Bingkuan knows how to control things best. He will handle everything well. If he does something inappropriate, you can remind him at any time. . I don’t want him to bear too much burden alone. For some less important matters, the court should also pave the way for him.
Cheng Minzheng suddenly smiled again and said: "Your Majesty, I dare to ask, if one person serves as the Minister of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Household Affairs, and all military and political affairs come from one person, then does this person have the authority to do so?" It's worth listening to, what's the difference? "
"Is there a difference? Is it that important? Zhu Youtang said, "Shangting Chu was established to pacify the grassland. I believe you also hope that the grassland can be pacified as soon as possible. In this way, Shangting Chu's mission will be completed." By then... there will be no need for the Shangting Department to exist. ”
Another big pie for the four cabinet ministers.
Look, you are now fighting for power with Tingchu. I promise here that as long as the grassland is pacified, The Shangting Office will be disbanded, and your cabinet will still be the leader.
Of course... During this period, the power of the Shangting Office will be unlimited. Someone who is not worthy of the Shangting Office is that surname. Zhang Bingkuan has been able to call the shots in the past two years, and even make trouble at will. You must not only tolerate him, but also cooperate with him. If he does not make trouble enough when he makes trouble, you must also help him.
Bitter first, then sweet.
Do you accept it?
Cheng Minzheng said: "I also hope that the Shangting Department can complete its mission as soon as possible. Seconded. "
When Wang Hao saw this posture, he immediately lowered his head and said: "I second the proposal. "
They agreed to advance and retreat together. In an instant, the two people stood on opposite sides. Liu Jian could only feel angry. He could only casually cup his hands and said: "Although I think this matter needs to be discussed, But it is not impossible to move forward. I believe that the household affairs should be handed over to Zhang Zhou for the time being. If there is a better candidate later, he shouldTransfer the position. ”
Zhu Youtang said: “I know, and I don’t want Bingkuan to work too hard, so I will also pay attention. ”
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An inner court meeting of the Qianqing Palace ended.
In his absence, Zhang Zhou A great victory was achieved, which made Liu Jian and Li Dongyang extremely frustrated.
With the promulgation of the imperial edict that had been prepared long ago, Yang Peng also rushed to Zhang Zhou's house as soon as possible. This good news is true.
"Congratulations to Mr. Zhang, you have been promoted to two ministers, and have been promoted to Guanglu, Zhuguo, Shaofu and Crown Prince. You can be said to be a glorious Ming Dynasty. Yang Peng said with a flattering look on his face, "In this way, you and Mr. Liu Ge can be said to be on an equal footing." No, you are more Minister of War than Mr. Liu Ge... You are still in short supply. ”
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: “Isn’t it true that I am missing the title of bachelor?” In this regard, I am not as good as Liu Ge. ”
Zhang Zhou was previously promoted to Shaobao as Cai Guogong, but now he is promoted to Shaofu as a civil servant. He is still ranked among the three orphans. At this level, only Shaobao is a little higher than himself.
Of course there are three Dukes on it.
But according to the rules of the Ming Dynasty, only honorable ministers can be named San Gong, while civil servants can only give posthumous gifts. Later, Emperor Jiajing pretended to give Yang Tinghe the name of San Gong, but Yang Tinghe was rejected. After four refusals, Lu Bing was the first person in the Ming Dynasty.
Later, Zhang Juzheng was appointed as an honorary minister. As a civil servant, he is now ranked among the three solitary ministers, and he is likely to become the first minister who is both a public minister and a solitary minister in the Ming Dynasty.
Yang Peng said: "Your status is far above that of Mr. Liu Ge. "
"What did you say? Zhang Zhou waved his hands and said, "Your Majesty has entrusted me with important tasks so that I can coordinate military and political matters and prepare for the pacification of the grassland. As for my official position, that is secondary." If I can level the grassland, so what if I am just a commoner? "
Yang Peng sighed: "Your magnanimity is truly the best in history. ”
Zhang Zhou smiled and said: “Eunuch Yang, if you have anything to do, it’s best to just tell me.”
Yang Peng smiled ashamedly and said: "I know you don't like hearing these compliments, but we have something to say." It's just that our family has a little trouble... I would like to ask you, sir, to give me a little help. ”
Zhang Zhou said: “Should I help you, or should you give me a chance and let Eunuch Yang give me a gift?” ”
Zhang Zhou obviously understood that with Yang Peng’s current status, he did not need help from others at all.
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