The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 652 The Embarrassing Situation of Huaixi Xungui Group

The Mansion of the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies.

The place that used to be the most beautiful now gives people the feeling of a leisurely yamen.

I think that those who were able to enter here at the beginning were all nobles of the Ming Dynasty, and at the last time they were only qualified to enter at the level of a hundred households.

Controlling the military power of the entire Ming Dynasty, the people from the Ministry of War had to be cautious when entering.

Walking in the yamen, the Duke of the State, Lord Hou, those are all commonplace things.

It's just that as Zhu Ying continued to extract the power of the five armies' governor's mansion, the nobles who are serving now have reached the point where they have no soldiers to use.

The separation of the military and the government has taken away the originally controlled farming economy.

As for the military training, it has basically been controlled by the Daming Military Academy.

"I haven't been back for two years. I didn't expect that things are completely different here."

Sapphire said with a sigh.

In the past two years, Lan Yu has been rectifying the military on the grassland, preparing for the establishment of a military town.

Daming plans to develop the black land, and the first thing to do is naturally the military households.

Overall, the relationship with the current North Yuan is not bad, and some small frictions are inevitable, but safety measures must be considered in advance.

No one knows how long the honeymoon period between Da Ming and Bei Yuan can last, which is unbelievable in the past history.

It has not been two years since the establishment of Beiyuan Mercenary Industry. In the eyes of many people in Daming, this is probably His Highness Taisun's strategy of delaying the attack, and conflicts will definitely break out again in the future. .

The views of the grassland people are even simpler. It doesn't matter what happens to him tomorrow, as long as he can eat enough today, this is for this meal, and it is not to be a commoner for someone.

There is no such thing as a country in the grassland itself, and naturally there are no such so-called concepts of family and country.

Many aristocrats with some status in the tribe would still find ways to let their sons go to study in Daming, and even apply for household registration in Daming.

In the absence of war, the economic gap between the two sides is reflected.

Everyone yearns for a better life, and now they can't grab it, of course they have to find ways to squeeze in.

Without the border barriers, the life of Daming is very enviable to the grassland people.

As the two sides got to know each other better, the degree of envy deepened.

In the absence of farming, nomads are simply looking at the heavens to enjoy the food, and it is common for them to be full and hungry.

If you can obtain the household registration of Daming, then you can go to Daming to work.

This is much more comfortable than being on the grassland.

Not to mention two meals a day, but still get a lot of money, this is simply a good day that dreams of.

It is said that the people at the bottom of the dynasty are miserable and their life is not good, but compared with the people at the bottom of the nomads, they are already happy.

No money to eat and begging.

In the grassland, if there is nothing to eat, the sky is vast and wild, and people may starve to death without seeing people, and there are no weeds on the ground, just a bare patch.

The famine in the Central Plains can still have Guanyin soil, even if it is exhausted, it is considered a full ghost.

The only thing left in the grassland is despair.

So this is the reason why the employment industry in Beiyuan is so lively today, because it is the grandson of the Ming Dynasty who rewarded him with a meal, which no matter which khan is, can't do it.

Even Genghis Khan, with such a vast territory, those at the bottom are not called ordinary people, but slaves.

"I heard that the imperial court is building an imperial platform recently, and the Duke knows about it."

It was Cao Zhen who spoke.

Cao Zhen, as Lan Yu's right-hand man, naturally came back with him.

Hearing Cao Zhen's words, Lan Yu just shook her head slightly: "I've only been back for two or three days, how can I know about this matter, I can tell from the name, this is probably arranged by His Royal Highness the Grandson."

"At that time, we still need to know a thing or two about such things, especially some finalized cases related to the grandson. You can understand that when you go to the grassland, now the whole world is decided by the grandson. If you go against your will, who There is no good fruit to eat."

There was a bit of exclamation in Sapphire's voice.

Who would have thought that Daming would be today.

Huaixi Xungui Group, which used to be the core of the prince, is now not to mention fragmented, but it no longer has the momentum it once had.

Huaixi, that was recognized by the Crown Prince and His Majesty, but now the Grand-grandson doesn't recognize her at all.

From the point of view of the relationship of attachment, it is logical that the grandson should win over the Huaixi Xungui Group as his help, so that he can govern the world in a stable way, so he has to think about what will happen after he ascends the throne.

Who knew Taisun first set up a public security department, then separated the military from the government, and finally set up a military academy.

Just relying on the more than 5000 people given by His Majesty at the beginning, they gradually devoured the military power of the entire Ming Dynasty.

Thinking about such a thing now, Sapphire felt a little unbelievable.

"That's for sure, Duke, you haven't noticed that His Royal Highness's current reputation runs from top to bottom."

"Even the servants in my family are thinking of the grandson's goodness. They put longevity cards at home, and those who worship them day and night are more devout than worshiping Buddha."

Cao Zhen said in amazement.

Sapphire frowned slightly: "Speaking of such things in the future should be avoided."

"Whether it's high-yield crops or a large number of factories, guaranteeing wages for workers and other things are related to the people's livelihood of Ming Dynasty."

"Naturally, you and I don't feel much, but for the common people, this is a great favor."

"Those servants in your family also have their own relatives and friends. Everyone can directly feel the changes in their lives."

"In the future, you should pay more attention to your words, especially your words. Don't be so rash. If you are caught because of this, you will feel better."

Hearing this, Cao Zhen quickly said, "I just didn't pay attention, and it won't be like this in the future."

The reason why Lan Yu said Cao Zhen was because there was a sense of ridicule in the tone of Cao Zhen's words just now.

It wasn't a big deal at first, but Cao Zhen was Lord Marquis, and this identity involved a lot of ties, the most important thing being the grandson.

If it reaches the ears of those who care, it is a sign of disrespect to the grandson.

"Duke, where do we go from now on?"

Cao Zhen looked into the courtyard of the yamen, and found that the guards were still at the door, and there were not many idlers, so he felt relieved.

Now, except for his own family, all the soldiers under him feel unreliable.

Because of the retirement system, the current big soldiers have a way out. As long as they are doing well, they don't have to worry about leaving the army and having no place to go.

Even those who have no chance to enter the Department of Public Security can still get a very considerable salary for veterans.

The money came from the internal funds, which was equivalent to the emperor's own pocket.

This also directly extended the loyalty of the soldiers to Taisun.

According to the current merit system, the most ordinary soldier who is discharged normally can get a veteran's salary of about 150 guanbao notes at most.

Perhaps in the eyes of the rich and powerful, this is the cost of a meal.

But for ordinary people, this is a huge fortune.

In ordinary villages, it is completely possible to build a house, marry a wife, do some small business and live in peace.

"How else can we go? Of course, follow the grandson's will. As long as we are obedient, the grandson will still use us."

"The grassland is fine for the time being, and no one can say for sure in the future. Taisun can be regarded as passable for us. Apart from having no military power now, we don't need anything."

"You know about Cao Guogong. He took the ocean-going fleet to inspect all nations. What does this mean? It shows that His Highness Taisun's heart is far more than the current Daming."

"There will definitely be no shortage of wars in the future. In my opinion, the next step is Nanyang."

"During this period of time when you have nothing to do in the capital, read more books about Nanyang, learn about the situation there, and be fully prepared."

Sapphire analyzed and said.

The current generation of generals of their generation is now in their prime, and they naturally want more meritorious service in their hearts.

When he went to the grassland, Taisun actually hinted to him that he should be the king of the grassland, but the situation is different now, so Lan Yu naturally dare not bring up this topic.

Of course, he also knew that the grandson could not be blamed for this. After all, King Yan had been captured, and now the grassland was dominated by peace, and there was no room for it.

But Sapphire was naturally unwilling, so he turned his attention to Nanyang.

There are many countries in Nanyang. Apart from Annan and Champa, there are still a lot of countries behind.

With her current status, Sapphire can go further, that is, it is similar to the situation of overseas vassal kings, occupying a place far away from Daming, as her hereditary fiefdom.

Since Taisun said that idea before, it shows that it can still be operated.

"It's just that we've been back for several days, and His Majesty and Taisun didn't summon us. Do you want to leave us idle?"

"Several old brothers came to me yesterday, and what they said was nothing more than these meanings. If the grandson doesn't use us old brothers, no one can do anything about it."

Cao Zhen felt a little worried in his heart.

Because according to the previous practice, when generals like them come back from abroad to report on their duties, they will be personally summoned and condoled by His Majesty.

But this time, it was already the third day, and there was no movement in the palace.

If it was just His Majesty, everyone would ask to see him directly, but it was a little different when it was about the grandson.

The situation in the imperial court may seem simple, but it is actually extremely sensitive, especially for military officers like them who lead the troops.

With the bustling capital and the recent announcement, everyone is walking on thin ice. No one knows what His Royal Highness Taisun is thinking.

It would be bad if the generals who had just returned to the capital made any noise and were misunderstood by His Royal Highness the Grandson.

Just because the situation is not clear, after returning to the capital like this, Lan Yu didn't even call a group of three or five friends to gather for a drink, and honestly came to the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion to sit on duty.

Now that Lan Yu is like this, the generals below are naturally more peaceful, and no one wants to cause any trouble at this time.

There is a feeling of depression in my heart.

"Don't rush, just wait."

"At this time, if anyone gets into the bad luck of the grandson, it will be asking for trouble."

"The content of this announcement is actually irrelevant to us people. Most of the previous land properties have already been handed over. This is the grandson's plan to rectify the new big households, so don't get involved for no reason."

Sapphire exhorted and said.

Whether it is restricting food hoarding or land purchase, it has little to do with nobles like Sapphire.

Their land property has been handed over long ago, who lives in the capital, who will hoard food for several years, and have no place to put it.

"Hey, why are we returning to Beijing at this juncture? It's really annoying." Cao Zhen also said helplessly.

At this time, there was a sound from the outer courtyard.

The two stopped talking immediately, and looked at each other towards the outside of the courtyard.

I saw several eunuchs trotting over in a hurry.

Naturally, the guards on duty did not dare to stop him.

"Duke Liang, Duke Liang."

The eunuch who took the lead was Guo Zhong, the eunuch of Bingbi who was next to Zhu Ying.

"Eunuch Guo."

Sapphire also stood up to meet her.

Guo Zhong is currently a celebrity around Taisun, even Lan Yu has to be treated politely.

"It's great that Liang Guogong is here. The grandson ordered that Liang Guogong enter the palace to have an audience."

Seeing Lan Yu, Guo Zhong was relieved. He was afraid that Lan Yu would have left when he got to the Dudu Mansion.

"wait me back."

Lan Yu whispered to Cao Zhen, and followed Guo Zhong into the palace.

Seeing this, Cao Zhen finally felt a stone in his heart.

As long as the grandson still recognizes Sapphire, those who follow behind will not be afraid of having nothing to do.

Canopy Hall.

Because Kunning Palace now has more concubines, it is naturally a little more inconvenient.

After all, in this world, men and women, especially those in the palace, are too big.

So under normal circumstances, Zhu Ying will be in the Huagai Palace.

It's just a few steps away.

"I pay homage to His Royal Highness Taisun."

Lan Yu bowed respectfully.

"Excuse me, give me a seat."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhu Ying said with a smile: "This trip to the grassland was a hard work for Duke Liang. The journey was tiring. Originally, he wanted Duke Liang to rest for a few more days so that he could relax, but there are some things that can be done earlier. Get it done."

Just one sentence, all the worries in Lan Yu's heart dissipated.

It turned out that His Royal Highness didn't summon me, but was caring about me, and asked me to rest for two days, because I was thinking too much.

"It's not hard, these are what I should do." Lan Yu quickly replied.

Zhu Ying didn't intend to continue the greetings, and said directly: "Duke Liang must have heard about Duke Cao's voyage to the West."

Lan Yu replied; "Reporting to Your Highness, I have indeed heard about it."

Zhu Ying nodded slightly: "I have a concubine, the princess of Chenla, and I, Ming Dynasty, have not negotiated with Chenla on this matter."

"So I thought about sending a team to Chenla, as a representative of my Daming handover to Chenla and convey this matter at the same time."

"After much deliberation, I feel that Liang Guogong is the most suitable, but I don't know Liang Guogong is willing to help me make this trip."

Sapphire's eyes lit up, he didn't expect good things to come so quickly.

I was still thinking about Nanyang before, but then I came back again.

"The minister will certainly fulfill his mission." Lan Yu immediately replied.

Zhu Ying said, "Then please trouble Duke Liang."

Then he said leisurely: "The situation in Nanyang is complicated, and there are constant conflicts in some areas. It doesn't take too much to set off this time, but we can't weaken our Daming's reputation, so let's bring [-] soldiers with us."

Under Zhu Ying's meaningful gaze, Lan Yu couldn't understand Taisun's intentions.

This is clearly to intervene in the situation in the Nanyang region.

"I would like to obey the order of His Highness Taisun."

(End of this chapter)