Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 457
Therefore, affairs of state affairs are often like this.

Even if everyone agrees on a certain direction, there will still be a lot of resistance to actually implement it.

Is Shen Yi not aware of the importance of the border defense line?No, but there are indeed real problems in front of us.

Large-scale merging of passes, relocation of people, resettlement of refugees, and even the construction of new strong military towns and the repair of side walls.

All of these things are expensive things.

As Minister of the Ministry of War, Yu Qian considered how to ensure the tranquility of the border, build a tight line of defense to defend against foreign enemies, and ensure long-term peace and stability for the people.

But as the Minister of the Household Department, Shen Yi had to consider where the money would come from, how to resettle the refugees, and whether the treasury could support it.

"Your Majesty, after the first battle in Oala, the imperial court first rewarded the officers and soldiers, then repaired the border towns, and recruited craftsmen. This year, the Ministry of Industry has built a large canal. Baoding Boliangyao is still in the Miaodi. The imperial court needs silver taels everywhere. It is no longer enough to describe the emptiness of the treasury."

"Nowadays, the discounting of pepper and sumac in various yamen has just stopped. If Yu Shangshu's nine-sided proposal is put into action, just to build the city and the side wall, the money consumed and the labor levied will not be the household department. can afford."

Shen Yi spoke in a leisurely manner, regardless of Yu Qian's dark complexion.

"Your Majesty, I know the importance of border defenses, but this matter is related to the national economy and should not be rushed. Now that the Tatar ministries have friendly relations with our court, Oala also intends to negotiate peace. In the short term, it may be difficult for the border to re-emerge."

"That's why I think that it's better to order the officers and men at each pass to practice rigorously to guard against the invasion of captives. My court can rest and recuperate. After a few years, I can slowly plan it."

To sum up, Shen Shangshu's attitude is very clear.

Nine border towns cost too much money, let alone now, it may not be able to support it in a few years.

After Shen Yi finished speaking, Zhu Qiyu was noncommittal, but the ministers below had already discussed it.

Although they were sitting on the throne and couldn't hear what they said clearly, it could be seen from their expressions that most of them were still inclined to Shen Yi's attitude.

After all, if the imperial court really wants to implement the Nine Sides, then it must find a way to get money.

The bosses still remember that the last time they were involved in money, the ministers in the capital counted one by one, and for half a year, half of their salaries were filled with pepper sumac.

They were sold but couldn’t be sold, and they were not used anymore, and they are still piled up at home now!
The emperor did not speak, obviously meaning to continue the discussion.

So, Yu Qian, who had held back for a long time, stepped forward and said.

"Shen Shangshu's words are wrong. The so-called peace of mind, although the border is still peaceful now, the army was defeated first, and the Tatars also made good friends with me, but decades ago, Wala was extremely respectful to Ming. .”

"The thieves of that generation are cunning and unpredictable. Because the border is now stable, our court should take this opportunity to prepare for unexpected events. Otherwise, when the war comes again, we will be really caught off guard."

Shen Yi knows a lot about the border affairs, and Yu Qian is not ignorant about the finance of the Ministry of Households.

He had seen Shen Yi's methods during the Battle of Oara back then.

As long as this guy thinks about it, he can always dig out money from every corner.

Just what Shen Yi put out, such as repairing the side walls, recruiting craftsmen, erecting canals and repairing rivers.

When which of these matters was just brought up, wasn't the boss of the household department unwilling, clamoring that he had no money to postpone it?

As a result, in the end, which one was not tossed around and tried to find a way to get it done?

Seeing Shen Yi's upright look, Yu Qian was slandered in his heart, but he had to back down a little on the surface, said.

"What's more, as Shen Shangshu said, the establishment of the important town on the nine borders should not be rushed. Didn't the Liaodong military town have been built for several years before it has the scale it is today?"

"The Ministry of War doesn't want to start building the side walls, refugees, and military towns and cities at the same time. They have to eat at one bite, but they have to eat."

"At least, the side wall that should be built must be built first, and the forces at the border pass must also consciously start to gather and slowly adjust, and gradually build a joint defense line on the nine sides."

Yu Qian's sincere attitude of being good at business and quantity made Shen Yi also secretly scold the old fox, saying that he would adjust gradually and start construction first.

As soon as this thing is approved by the court, the real work will start to deploy troops to resettle the people. How can the progress be decided by the Ministry of Household Affairs?
At that time, the money will flow out. If the money is really not available, will the side wall be half built and not be built, or will the people leave it alone?

Put it lightly!

For such a big matter, once it is approved by the imperial court, from the center to the local government, all aspects of the yamen need to cooperate.

If the progress is stagnant because the Ministry of Accounting is out of the chain, all the censure of the Yamen will not be their Ministry of Accounting.

After pondering for a moment, Shen Shangshu opened his mouth and said.

"Yu Shangshu, to tell you the truth, the national treasury's foundation is too weak, and in addition to silver and corvee, many military towns have been added, how should the guarding generals be arranged, how should the admirals, military supervisors, and inspecting censors be? Adjustment? These matters are too extensive and need to be discussed again.”

While speaking, Shen Yi glanced sideways at the other ministers beside him.

That means, don't let me go out to confront Taiwan alone, my household department's family is not the only one who doesn't want to.

So, Chen Yi, the censor of Zuodu, also stepped out, saying.

"Your Majesty, Shen Shangshu's words are justified. The establishment of the Nine Frontiers is a major reform of the border defense line. It not only involves the reorganization and transfer of local government offices, officials and troops, but also requires the court to send capable ministers, generals and officials .”

"However, after the Civil War, there was a shortage of officials in the imperial court, and there were shortages of governors and ministers in many places. The same is true in the army. Not only will the treasury be difficult to support, but the officials and generals may not be able to hold high positions for a while."

Of course, Yu Qian is not a person who is easily defeated. He listened to Chen Yi's words, and after a moment of pondering, he was ready to refute.

However, the opposition of the two important ministers seemed to have opened some floodgates.

Immediately afterwards, Ning Yuan Hou Renli also stood up.

This Marquis has been fighting all the year round, and his body is fairly strong. After suffering from injuries for more than half a month, he is finally able to go to court.

With some difficulty, he came to the hall, cupped his hands, and Ren Li also spoke.

"Your Majesty, I also think that Yu Shangshu's memorandum is too hasty. Although he said he was prepared for danger in times of peace, the border has just settled down, and the officers and soldiers are still recuperating. Many places have not yet recovered from the War of Oarat."

"At this time, if the officers and troops are mobilized on a large scale, it is easy to cause the army's morale to be unstable. If there is another incident at that time, I may wait for the Mongolian tribe first, and then have an opportunity to take advantage of it."

Both civil servants and generals are opposing voices.

Yu Qian glanced at the other ministers next to him. Although he didn't speak, he obviously disagreed.

Then, the censor and officials from various ministries continued to appear from below, and they were basically opposing voices.

There were a few who supported it, but it was quickly refuted and it was difficult to speak.

Seeing this situation, Fan Guang, who made the nine sides together with Yu Qian, was a little anxious, striding to the hall, he was about to speak.

But at this time, the emperor raised his hand and stopped the debate in the palace.

"Since all of you gentlemen feel that it is too early to discuss the matter of the Nine Borders at this time, then let's put it on hold for the time being and wait for the treasury to be more abundant before discussing it."

"Retreat."

So, this court discussion, just in the dark face of Shang Shu, ended here.

After the ministers respectfully sent the emperor away, Yu Qian straightened up, turned his head and walked out of the hall without saying a word.

However, as soon as he reached the gate of the palace, two servants stopped him.

"Yu Shao, keep your steps, Your Majesty summons you and Shen Shangshu to meet you in the Palace of the Qing Dynasty."

(End of this chapter)