Daming talker

Chapter 584: Three Doctors
Emperor Wanli was very interested and said to Lin Tai, "Isn't a name like Military Intelligence Bureau too eye-catching?

Using this name to direct businessmen's activities abroad can easily arouse the vigilance of foreign parties."

It seemed that the emperor was really concerned. Lin Tailai could only reply, "Your Majesty is wise."

The emperor added: "There is no need to use words like military intelligence. Using more common words like correspondence and trade can help cover it up a bit."

Lin Tailai has no obsession with names. It doesn't matter whether the name is military intelligence, statistics, investigation, intelligence, security, or confidentiality.

But the other ministers nearby couldn't stand it anymore. The emperor's thoughts were jumping too fast. Had he forgotten what the theme of today's court meeting was?
Lin Tailai kept rambling and completely diverted the topic!

So the Prime Minister Shen Shixing had to remind him: "There are still foreign affairs, please respectfully decide."

Emperor Wanli wanted to cut the Gordian knot quickly, "Regarding the general strategy, just follow what Lin Tailai said!

As for the others, please discuss and recommend them, and send them out today!"

Then the atmosphere in the court became serious again, the ministers spoke freely, and after their proposals were adopted, the imperial edicts were issued immediately.

Governor Mei Yousong was dismissed from office. The former Governor Gao Guangxian had died, so his imperial edict was posthumously revoked.

Gansu Governor Li Tingyi was transferred, and the relevant military governors Qian Kai and Li Ding were dismissed from their posts.

One hundred thousand taels of silver from the Imperial Household Department as the price of horses were sent to Gansu for future use.

Yu Zhizhen, the right councillor of Shaanxi, was promoted to governor of Gansu.

Shi Qi, the Shanxi Censor, was transferred to govern Xining, Li Chengzhi, the Right Councillor of Sichuan, was promoted to the position of Taomin Military Commissioner, and Xu Sanwei, the Deputy Envoy of Henan, was promoted to the position of Western Military Commissioner.

Of course, the most important appointment was to immediately appoint Zheng Luo, the Minister of Military Affairs, as the Governor-General of the Three Borders of Shaanxi, with full responsibility for managing the northwest.

There was no controversy about this appointment, as both sides believed that Zheng Luo was the right candidate.

Zheng Luo accepted the appointment on the spot, and then said: "I recommend Lin Tailai to assist in military affairs."

This request surprised all the ministers. You all know what kind of person Lin Tailai is. Aren't you afraid that Lin Tailai will compete with you for power?
Do you, Zheng Luo, want to be the first governor to be trained by Lin Tailai?

Zheng Luo also knew that he should have been the protagonist today, but Lin Tailai had stolen a lot of the limelight.

But Zheng Luo still planned to recommend Lin Tailai and take Lin Tailai to the front line.

First, Lin Tailai is indeed very useful, especially in united front work, where he plays an irreplaceable role.

Second, Lin Tailai has a strong ability to withstand pressure or take the blame. If things don’t go well, you can still pull Lin Tailai to share the responsibility.

As for the struggle for power, if you, Lin Tailai, have the ability to take away all the power of the governor, then Zheng Luo will be happy and relaxed.

No one spoke in the hall for a moment. No matter whether they were on the pro- or anti-side, they all remained silent when faced with Zheng Luo's recommendation of Lin Tailai.

The main thing is that no one can see clearly whether they should oppose or agree.

Is it a good thing or a bad thing to send Lin Tailai to the northwest front? No one can figure it out.

When it comes to the mysterious Lin Tailai, everyone loses confidence in their own judgment.

Emperor Wanli was also undecided and asked, "What do you think, Lin Tailai?"

Lin Tailai said a little embarrassedly: "I don't even have a military position, how can I assist in military affairs?

Besides, am I still responsible for setting up an intelligence network? If I go to the northwest, it will inevitably affect progress."

There are two implications, one is that you don't want to go, and the other is that if you have to go, you have to give enough benefits.

After a brief thought, Emperor Wanli said, "A new Communications Department will be set up in the Ministry of War to be in charge of intelligence and maps, and Lin Tailai will serve as a doctor.

Lin Tailai can first hold the title of military officer and go to the northwest to assist in military affairs. After returning from the northwest, he can start the establishment of the Communications Department. "After hearing this, the ministers felt that the emperor was so uneducated.

Except for the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Justice, which have thirteen departments, the other six ministries have four departments in perfect symmetry.

If the Ministry of War were expanded to five departments, it would be asymmetrical!

Lin Tailai had no choice but to step forward to receive the order.

He originally just wanted to talk and didn't want to travel thousands of miles to the northwest in person, but the emperor had given the order and he had to obey.

Looking at Lin Tailai who was appointed in a time of crisis, the ministers had complicated feelings. Some were afraid that Lin Tailai would make new achievements, while others were afraid that Lin Tailai would cause trouble.

So far, the discussion on the Tao and He changes is basically over.

The strategy has been decided, the candidates have been selected, the money and grain have been prepared, and all that remains is execution.

Finally, the emperor issued an order: "Military affairs are urgent. All civil and military officials in the capital must set out within three days!"

This emergency court meeting ended, and the ministers dispersed, some returned to their offices, and some packed their luggage.

Walking outside the Wenhua Palace, Lin Tailai complained to Zheng Luo: "With the Grand Marshal, you are enough to quell the rebellion, why bother dragging me along!"

Zheng Luo said calmly: "When a general is away from home, he is easily slandered. No matter if he is tough or gentle, there will be impeachment in the court.

If someone with a notorious reputation like you were to take charge of the advisory office and intimidate the censors, a lot of noise would be avoided.”

Lin Tailai: "."

As expected of a veteran border official with 20 years of experience, his ideas are very clear.

After leaving the palace, Lin Tailai hurried to the Ministry of War.

Although the new department cannot be formally established yet, since he is also holding an official position in the Ministry of War, he should first plant a flag in the Ministry of War. It won't take much effort.

It may be possible for one person to hold multiple positions as Shangshu, but who else can hold three positions as Langzhong?

Minister of War Wang Yi'e, the left and right vice ministers, and the doctors of various departments came out of court. As soon as they walked to the gate of the Ministry of War, they saw Lin Tailai chasing them from behind.

Wang Yi'e asked, "Why is Lin Jiuyuan here if he is not going to prepare for the Western Expedition?"

Lin Tailai laughed and said, "I came to visit the officials of the Ministry of War and my colleagues in the Lang Office!"

Wang Yi'e asked maliciously, "But we need to review the military officials to see how they are doing?"

Lin Tailai frowned and replied, "What does the Grand Marshal mean?"

Wang Yi'e said, "I don't mean anything else. I just don't want to see the same chaos that happened in the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel happen again in the Ministry of War."

Looking at the bad things Lin Tailai did in the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel, such as frequently deposing and enthroning ministers and forcibly seizing power from other departments, which chief official would not be wary?
Although it was an old tradition for doctors to be powerful in the six ministries of the Ming Dynasty, it was a deviation when they became as powerful as Lin Tailai!

Seeing Wang Yi'e's straightforward statement, Lin Tailai assured him, "Don't worry, Grand Marshal! The composition of the officers in the Ministry of War is very good. The Qingliu Party members have not infiltrated deeply, so there is no need to rectify them!"

Wang Yi'e still said with some resistance: "Your position as a military doctor is just an honorary title, so you don't need to come in today. Wait until you return from the Western Expedition, and then you can formally come to the yamen!"

Lin Tai looked at it again and again, and felt that today's appointment might be too sudden, and the old minister was not mentally prepared yet.

So Lin Tailai said generously: "Since the Grand Marshal has spoken, I will come to pay my respects after I return to the court!"

The main reason is that time is very tight today. I still have to go to the Hanlin Academy, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Ministry of Rites to arrange my funeral arrangements, so I don't have much time to dawdle.

(End of this chapter)