The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 227
For now, Li Chenggui thinks everyone wants to be a traitor.

"The only person I can trust right now is you."

In the apse of the Goryeo Palace, Li Chenggui and the commander of the palace guards, Li Yuan, said alone.

Perhaps it was because they were all surnamed Li, Li Chenggui didn't have the slightest doubt about him.

While speaking, Li Chenggui couldn't help but look at Li Yuan's chest on the left side, which was now blocked by the thick armor, so of course he couldn't see inside.

But Li Chenggui knew that there was an arrow wound there, a fatal wound that Li Yuan blocked for himself.

Moreover, the arrow was smeared with snake venom, if there were not a doctor accompanying the army, he would have died without a doubt.

Hearing this, Li Yuan bowed his head to avoid Li Chenggui's gaze, followed the military etiquette, and then remained silent.

Li Chenggui nodded in satisfaction, he likes Li Yuan, who is quiet and not good at talking.

Because often people with this personality are easily squeezed out by their colleagues, and they are also very loyal to themselves.

"Li Yuan, I don't have anyone to talk to now. I thought I had controlled Goryeo, but the arrival of the national teacher made me realize that it turned out that I was in the entire court."

"I don't know how many ministers have taken refuge in the Qunying Chamber of Commerce. Tell me, they are obviously Koreans, so why would they seek refuge in a Chamber of Commerce established by Han people?"

"I don't even know how many generals were bought by the Qunying Chamber of Commerce. I don't even know when they were bought."

Li Chenggui muttered to himself, as if confiding to Li Yuan, but also as if speaking to himself.

Li Yuan still didn't speak, as if he didn't hear.

Seeing this, Li Chenggui's eyes became more satisfied. What he said just now was actually somewhat tentative.

Whether it was Li Yuan who said good things or bad things about the Qunying Chamber of Commerce, he would always have doubts in his heart.

But after finishing speaking, Li Chenggui suddenly asked again: "Tell me, have you accepted the benefits of the Qunying Chamber of Commerce?"

Li Yuan was expressionless, but his heart was a little shaken.

But at the next moment, Li Yuan said frankly: "I have received it, the snowflake salt at home is almost all sent by Qunying Chamber of Commerce."

"Okay, Li Yuan, I didn't expect even you."

Halfway through the conversation, Li Chenggui suddenly got stuck.

It was only at this time that Li Chenggui discovered that the person who sent the most things from the Qunying Chamber of Commerce seemed not to be the minister, but himself.

Now there is snowflake salt in the palace, some famous wines, and even quite a few extravagant items.

It seems that they are all sent by the Qunying Chamber of Commerce.

If he remembered correctly, the rouge, silk and satin used by his wives and concubines were also given by the Qunying Chamber of Commerce.

Then, he lowered his head slightly and looked at his brightly colored uniform.

It seems that the tailor of the Qunying Chamber of Commerce specially made it for him, and made a total of Sanjiang.

All of a sudden, Li Chenggui was speechless.

"General, the Qunying Chamber of Commerce is just a group of businessmen. They have their own interests and goals. The general should find a way to control it."

"Besides, the general has not become king yet. Although many ministers have secretly attached themselves to the general, in name, the general is still a general after all."

Li Yuan said.

Perhaps in the past few years, this is the time he has spoken the most.

Li Chenggui reacted immediately after listening.

Yes, although he now belongs to the concept of holding the emperor to order the princes, he is not the king of Koryo after all.

Even though the current King of Korea is just a puppet, in name, he is a minister.

If all these civil servants and military generals who have colluded with the Qunying Chamber of Commerce are driven away, then he will have no one to use.

Of course, if he really does this, the greatest possibility is that he will step down by himself.

Thinking of this, two words popped up in Li Chenggui's mind: be king.

Only by being king can one control courtiers with national righteousness in many respects.

"Thank you, Li Yuan."

Li Chenggui said seriously.

At this moment, in his heart, even his wife and children did not trust Li Yuande more.

Li Yuan regained his silence, facing Li Chenggui's thanks, he just bowed his head slightly to show respect.

But at this moment, Li Yuan had already thought about how to write the content of the information when he went back at night.

On the outskirts of the capital of the Ming Dynasty, Xuanjiawei is in the camp.

Zhu Ying is meeting Lan Yu and several nobles from the Huaixi Generals Group.

Among them were Cao Zhen, Marquis of Jingchuan, Zhang Yi, Marquis of Heshou, Zhu Shou, Marquis of Chaga, and Wang Bi, Marquis of Dingyuan.

Looking at the many Huaixi core generals in front of him, Zhu Ying sighed slightly.

Judging from the appearance, Sapphire is almost the youngest.

Everyone else has gray temples, and the youngest one is estimated to be over 50.

Although he is still in a sturdy figure, considering Daming's current average age, he is considered an old man.

"I have heard too much about your meritorious deeds, and they are all great heroes of my Ming Dynasty."

In a word, Zhu Ying set the tone and at the same time made several Huaixi generals feel relaxed.

This shows that His Royal Highness Changsun approves of them.

"His Royal Highness guarded Henan this time, and expelled the plague. There are countless lives and immeasurable merits. Now many operas about His Highness have been spread in the capital."

"It's just that most of the people in the capital don't know His Highness's true identity. If His Highness's identity is revealed, I guess most people will be shocked."

Sapphire laughed and said.

Cao Zhen and the others also laughed out loud.

Zhu Ying smiled and replied: "These are all relying on Grandpa's instructions, so it's not worth mentioning."

Lan Yu shook her head and said, "Your Highness is too modest to say this, someone has seen those methods to drive away the plague."

"To tell you the truth, Your Highness, a certain person was also in charge of dealing with the plague. For example, in the southwest, there are many miasmas and plagues."

"But these methods have never been seen before, and they have never been heard of in Daming, or even in many previous dynasties."

"This is His Highness's first creation, and others can't learn it. It is a real great merit."

Lan Yu's frank confession made Cao Zhen and others nod their heads.

Disaster relief and plague are all involving the army, mainly to suppress unrest.

So the generals present basically participated in it.

But the measures taken are the same, nothing more than isolation.

And Zhu Ying's series of arrangements, as well as various preventive measures, are the key parts.

Perhaps in the eyes of future generations, it is very simple, but it is a basic operation.

But in today's Ming Dynasty, it is the fastest and most effective way.

In the future, if the plague reappears, it can be dealt with in the same way.

"There is no need to mention this matter. This time, Duke Liang summoned you here according to my intention. I have some matters that I want to discuss with you."

While saying this, Zhu Ying looked at Lan Yu several times.

The key, of course, is related to his former benefactor Li Xing.

Sapphire also felt abnormal immediately, and everyone fell silent.

"I think everyone has heard about the separation of the military and the government that Grandpa proposed in the court before."

"What I'm mainly talking to you this time is some details above that."

"When I was wandering in the Western Regions, I once met a noble man. It was because of him that I was able to come down and sit here with you."

"Some time ago, I got news that my benefactor, as well as the village where he lived, were slaughtered."

Speaking of the latter, Zhu Ying's tone became more and more indifferent.

"It's unreasonable that such a thing should happen. Who dares to treat His Highness's benefactor like this? He must be killed by the Nine Clans."

When Lan Yu heard this, she immediately shouted violently.

Cao Zhen and the others were filled with righteous indignation, their eyes full of anger.

The so-called death of the lord humiliating the officials, in their view, there is no difference between His Highness the eldest grandson and the lord.

After Zhu Ying finished listening, she looked at Lan Yu and said calmly, "Information says, it seems that this person is Duke Liang's brother-in-law."

Sapphire's anger dissipated immediately, and she was stunned.

No wonder His Highness looked at him many times just now. If he had killed the Nine Clans according to what he said, he would have entered together.

All of a sudden, the atmosphere became awkward.

The furious crowd immediately quieted down, most of them lowered their heads, not daring to look at Zhu Ying.

"It's not to punish Liang Guogong. After I asked the reason for this matter, it turned out to be Liang Guogong's brother-in-law."

"While leading the army on the march, they passed by the benefactor's village and forcibly expropriated food. In this regard, there was a dispute, and then the village was massacred in a fit of anger."

Zhu Ying continued to talk.

Seeing that His Royal Highness Changsun didn't seem to be angry, everyone felt a little relieved.

Lan Yu didn't dare to speak, and vaguely guessed who her brother-in-law was.

He doesn't have many brother-in-laws, and the one who can lead an army to slaughter the village is that one.

In fact, the generals present didn't care about the massacre of the village, they cared about the benefactor of His Highness the eldest grandson, so he died.

"Everyone thinks that it's right or wrong for the soldiers to slaughter the people of Ming Dynasty." Zhu Ying didn't seem to pursue the matter of the benefactor, and asked instead.

Everyone was silent, Zhu Ying looked at Cao Zhen.

Sensing His Highness Changsun's gaze, Cao Zhen could only bite the bullet and reply, "Of course not."

Zhu Ying nodded, and didn't want to teach these veterans a lesson.

Their way of thinking has already been fixed, and it is meaningless to say too much.

"Yueqing, come in."

At this point, Zhu Ying suddenly called Ye Yueqing in.

Apart from Lan Yu, it was also the first time for the others to see Ye Yueqing. It was obvious that this woman named Yueqing's status in His Royal Highness Changsun's place was quite high.

"Yueqing, please tell everyone about the three major military disciplines and eight rules set by the army led by the king this time."

Hearing the boss's order, Ye Yueqing said without hesitation:

"This time His Highness is leading the army, and the army has established three major military disciplines."

"One, all actions must be strictly followed by orders, and you must not act without authorization."

"Second, where the army passes by, it is not allowed to take anything from the people."

"Three, all seized items must be confiscated, and no individual soldier may hide even a single copper coin."

"Eight rules."

"First, communicate with the common people in a friendly manner; second, do business with the common people fairly; third, if you borrow something from the common people, you must return it; and fourth, you must pay for damages."

"Five, don't hit people, don't curse people, six, don't damage crops, seven, don't moles women, eight, don't abuse captives."

"Three major military disciplines, the death penalty is unavoidable for the offenders, and the eight regulations, the violators will be severely punished depending on the seriousness of the circumstances, and the superiors will sit down."

Ye Yueqing said quickly.

It seems to be a simple rule, but all the generals, including Lan Yu, looked at each other in blank dismay.

No one even dared to answer.

The concept of military bandits is not only generals, but also goes deep into the hearts of soldiers.

The Yue family's army never demolished houses to death, starved to death and never plundered, so it has been praised through the ages.

Even in later modern times, when such a military discipline appeared, it was all outstanding.

How can many warlords in troubled times pay attention to these things.

It seems that things like killing good people and taking meritorious deeds have become an unspoken rule.

This is what Zhu Ying wants to focus on.

"Can it be done?"

Zhu Ying asked in a deep voice.

This time, none of the generals dared to answer.

"Everyone is old, and Liang Guogong is my uncle. If you can't do it, I won't pursue it, but please hand over your military power."

"Let those who can do it do it, how."

Zhu Ying said calmly.

Straightforward this time.

Whether it was the death of his benefactor or other reasons, Zhu Ying couldn't bear the combination of soldiers and bandits.

When the people of later generations talk about soldiers, they are full of honors. Everyone should give a thumbs up and praise the heroes who defend their homes and the country.

When people talk about soldiers nowadays, there is only disgust and fear in their eyes. What is the difference between the arrival of the army and the arrival of wolves.

This is what Zhu Ying saw when passing through certain villages while marching all the way.

With the great reputation brought by expelling the plague, Zhu Ying was the first to attack, including Sapphire, the forces under his command.

A makeover must be done, and without delay.

When Lan Yu and the others heard the words, they immediately stated that they would definitely do it.

Zhu Ying didn't say much, he knew very well that promise and fulfillment are completely different things.

Now he does not expect to complete the reform all at once.

The next plan is Zhu Ying's final trump card.

"This king wants to set up a picket guard to deal with military discipline in the army, to deal with the generals at the top and the soldiers at the bottom."

"But if there is any violation of law and discipline, deal with it immediately."

"However, in order to protect the rights and interests of the soldiers, this king will ask Grandpa to make a decision to set up a separate military punishment department."

"Anyone who violates the law and discipline of a sergeant will be appealed by the picket guards, and the specific punishment will be determined by the Military Law Department in accordance with the laws of the Ming Dynasty."

This is similar to the idea of ​​a court-martial. Whether it is an officer, a general, or even the commander, he will no longer have the right to dispose of the soldiers.

The current generals of the Ming Dynasty have too high a level of handling of the soldiers under their command.

It can be said that he can kill if he wants to, and he doesn't even need to be charged with any crime.

This is the case, giving too much power to the general.

What Zhu Ying has to do is to establish public security, procuratorate, judicial, and legal departments like later generations.

Regardless of whether it is military or civil, strict procedures must be passed before a crime can be established.

The advantage of this is that the power of the lower levels will be dispersed, forming a multi-party situation.

Mainly to protect the personal rights of the people.

The power of the emperor will not be affected.

(End of this chapter)