The days when I ransacked the house in Jinyiwei

Chapter 256 Chang Feng, promoted to three levels in a row ([-] words chapter)

Quiet early summer night.The change of power at the level of internal officials and factory guards is proceeding in an orderly manner.

Liu Jin left Qian Neng's outer residence and came to Chang Mansion.

When 57-year-old Liu Jin saw 40-year-old Chang Feng, she knelt down and kowtowed.

Chang Feng was shocked: "What are you doing?"

Liu Jin said with a cry: "Uncle, I'm sorry for you! The emperor asked me to recommend a candidate for the commander of the Jinyi Guards, and I recommended Qian Ning."

When Chang Feng heard this, he felt disappointed at first, and then felt relieved.

Liu Jin continued to cry: "Little uncle, I am doing this all for your own good. I have been studying and reading history books these years."

"Mao Xiang, the first commander of the Jinyi Guards in the Hongwu Dynasty, was used as a sword by Taizu to kill Hu Weiyong. He was subsequently killed."

"The second commander, Jiang Wei, was also used as a knife by Taizu to destroy Lan Yu and was subsequently killed. The Jinyi Guards were also dismissed."

"Taizong ascended the throne, restored the Jinyi Guards, and appointed Ji Gang as the commander. Using Ji Gang as a sword, he suppressed the Jingnan and Jiangchen factions. After Xie Jin died at the hands of Ji Gang, Taizong killed Ji Gang without hesitation."

"Little uncle, it's not like an old nephew hanging his book bag in front of you. It's true that few commanders of the Imperial Guards have died well!"

"I recommended Qian Ning for your own good."

Liu Jin is very good at acting.He didn't want Chang Feng to be the commander. A large part of the reason was that Chang Feng was too senior and the Eight Tigers were difficult to control.

Chang Feng was well aware of Liu Jin's thoughts, but he just didn't want to tell them.In addition, he originally did not want to be the commander of Sansha who would die a good death.

Chang Feng helped Liu Jin up and walked down the hill: "I was just going to talk to you about this. The commander's chair is the dangerous Three Evils position, and I don't want to sit on it."

"Come on, serve tea to Eunuch Liu quickly."

Liu Jin said: "My uncle is indeed a wise man and can understand the painstaking efforts of my old nephew."

Chang Feng smiled and said: "Compared with fate, official position is as light as a feather. I also want to borrow the emperor's good words and live to be [-] years old."

Liu Jin took a sip of tea: "Having said the bad news, there is also good news. Tomorrow morning, the emperor will confer on you the title of Right Commander-in-Chief and the rank of military attaché!"

"From now on, you will be in charge of the affairs of the North Town Fusi with the title of Right Governor."

"Qian Ning was brought out by you. He is your confidant. Will he not be at your command from now on? As long as you live in this world, no matter who the commander is, all the Jinyi guards are named Chang."

Chang Feng was quite surprised when he heard this.

Although the title of right governor is empty.However, military generals with outstanding meritorious service or noble dukes will not be granted the title.After all, it is a genuine product.

Chang Feng is self-aware.He is not a meritorious general who leads the army in war.Such a reward was too outrageous, and he felt he didn't deserve it.

Chang Feng said: "Is the right governor going too far?"

Liu Jin said: "Where has it passed? My little uncle deserves his title."

Chang Feng asked: "Do you have your own considerations about personnel other than the commander?"

Liu Jin spoke eloquently: "Qian Ning will be the commander, and you will supervise the North Division as the right commander. The position of Zuo Tongzhi is now vacant."

"I have drawn up a list of promotions. Wang Miaoxin was promoted to the Tongzhi of the left and concurrently served as the envoy of the South Town. Shi Wenyi was promoted to the Tongzhi of the right. Zhang Cai was promoted to the left minister. Your adopted son You Jingwu was promoted to the right minister and the governor of the north town."

"I wonder if my uncle is satisfied with my arrangement?"

Chang Feng said: "Isn't Jingwu promoted too quickly? Since he entered the Wei Dynasty in the 15th year of Hongzhi, he has not made any great achievements. He was promoted to Qianshi, and he also served as the governor of Beizhen. I'm afraid his ability We can't bear it. Secondly, the robes will be dissatisfied."

Liu Jin shook his head: "My little uncle, your butt determines your head! Once you reach that position, you will naturally be able to hone your abilities!"

"As for saying dissatisfaction. With your prestige among the Jinyi Guards, who would be dissatisfied with your adopted son?"

"Besides, Jingwu is You Tianjue's son. He deserves this position after he died loyally to his country!"

Chang Feng thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay. Now you, Liu Jin, are in charge of the factory guard. I agree with your arrangement."

Liu Jin smiled and said: "That's wrong. I recommended to the emperor Gu Dayong to be the governor of the East Factory. From now on, Gu Dayong will be in charge of the factory guard."

Chang Feng stared at Liu Jin, and then took a breath: "Are you planning to reset the West Factory and supervise the East Factory and Jinyiwei?"

Chang Feng knew Liu Jin too well.

Let’s use an analogy that doesn’t quite make a meal.As soon as Liu Jin stuck his butt out, Chang Feng knew whether he was going to poop or fart.I even know whether his poop smells like orange or peach.

Liu Jin looked at Chang Feng with a fearful look.He never confided in anyone the idea of ​​re-establishing the West Factory.Can Chang Feng guess it?
Liu Jin said seriously: "The person who knows me is my little uncle."

Chang Feng said meaningfully: "Even after the emperor ascended the throne, the civil servants are still jumping for joy. You and I know very well that in less than half a year, they will cry."

"I would like to advise you, when the civil servants lose power, don't imitate Wang Zhi. You don't have Wang Zhi's ability."

Chang Feng speaks from the bottom of his heart.Although Wang Zhi has the common problems of eunuchs, he loves to play tricks, is ruthless, petty, and greedy for money.But Wang Zhiwen had political talents, and Wu had military talents.

He is a typical person who farts under the covers and is good at literature (sounding) and martial arts (covering).

Liu Jin is different. He does not have the ability to govern a country and bring peace to the world.

Liu Jin smiled and said, "That's what my uncle said. The most valuable thing about a person is self-awareness. How dare I imitate Eunuch Wang?"

At the same time, clean up the palace.

Xiao Jing, the chief minister of etiquette, was waiting for Emperor Zhengde to change his clothes.

Xiao Jing said: "Your Majesty, this old slave is already seventy-one. His eyesight is dim and his limbs are no longer functioning properly. I want to resign from the post of Master of Ceremonies."

Emperor Zhengde said, "No! If I had just changed the seal of the Supervisor of Ceremonies who had served the late Emperor for many years as soon as I came to the throne, wouldn't the world think that I was unkind and unjust?"

"Besides, you watched me grow up. I don't want you to leave."

"Let's do this. From now on, you will still be the palm sealer. If you are too busy with the affairs of the Supervisor of Ceremonies, I will leave it to Liu Jin to handle it for you."

Emperor Zhengde's hint was obvious: Lao Xiao, you will still wear the official title of palm seal from now on.You give the power to Liu Jin.

Xiao Jing cupped his hands: "I accept the order, thank you!"

Overnight, the power of the internal officials completed a smooth change.

In the words of later generations, Xiao Jing and Qian Neng took a back seat.The power of internal officials is controlled by the Eight Tigers represented by Liu Jin.

Morning the next day.

Emperor Zhengde yawned and sat on the dragon throne.

Liu Jin replaced Xiao Jing and shouted "discuss"!
As expected, this morning Emperor Hongzhi appointed Chang Feng as the right governor.Chang Feng was looking forward to it.It is the pursuit of all military men in the Ming Dynasty to be promoted to the governorship and be respected as "a certain commander".

Unexpectedly, at the beginning of the morning, the civil servant group actually launched a shameless sneak attack on the eunuch group.

Liu Jian, the chief assistant of the cabinet, came out and said seriously: "Your Majesty, when the emperor was the emperor, there was a problem of having too many eunuchs in the suburbs. When the emperor ascended the throne for the first time, he wanted to offer sacrifices to the Taishe, the farmland and the Imperial College."

"I already have too many followers when I go on tour. It would be unseemly to bring so many eunuchs with me."

"During the Zhengtong period, the quota for eunuchs was only 2. Now, there are [-] eunuchs in the palace. The number of eunuchs in the palace is equivalent to the number of twelve regiments."

"The emperor should order the Supervisor of Ceremonies to gradually reduce the number of eunuchs in the palace according to the old orthodox quota. Ten thousand will be laid off in the first year, and [-] next year. Within five years, [-] eunuchs will be laid off."

"In this way, the national treasury can save millions of stones, grains and rice every year, which can be used to benefit the people."

Li Dongyang, Xie Qian, and ministers came out one after another to lament the shortcomings of too many eunuchs.Request to reduce the number of eunuchs.

It turned out to be prepared!

Liu Jin, Zhang Yong, Gu Dayong and others all turned green.

Military generals hate disarmament and eunuchs hate layoffs.

Chang Feng thought: The battle between civil servants and eunuchs has been on the table since today.The emperor should protect his eunuchs.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Houzhao actually said loudly: "What the three assistant ministers said is absolutely true! With so many people in the palace and so many mouths, how much national money is consumed every year!"

"You need to know that every bit of national money is a tribute to the people! This is a great suggestion! Liu Jin!"

Liu Jin knelt down and said, "I'm here, old slave."

Emperor Zhengde said: "I will give you half a year to draw up a list of people to be dismissed. After half a year, oh, that is the first month of the first year of Zhengde, we will start to lay off eunuchs according to the list. In my opinion, five years is too long. Within one year, we need to Eliminate 18 eunuchs." Historical records record that "in the [-]th year of Hongzhi, Liu Jian, a great scholar, asked for the eunuchs in the palace to be laid off, and the emperor accepted his words."

The emperor had already spoken, but Liu Jin had no choice but to kowtow: "I obey the order."

All the civil servants were as proud as victorious roosters.

Liu Jian thought to himself: The emperor is still obedient and does what is good!Li Dongyang was also worried that the eunuchs would pose a threat to us.Now look at it, eunuchs are nothing more than fish and meat on our chopping board.

He is too optimistic.

Emperor Zhengde had no intention of abolishing the eunuchs!The abolition is scheduled to be implemented in half a year. This is Emperor Zhengde's delaying strategy!

In Emperor Zhengde's plan, he would indeed tell a group of people to get out in half a year.But it was not the eunuchs who got out, but Liu, Li, Xie and their henchmen.

When Emperor Hongzhi came to the throne, he waited until the court was stabilized a few months after he ascended the throne before he began to crack down on the three pavilions made of paper and the six ministers made of clay.

Chang Feng suddenly left work: "Your Majesty, the eunuchs have been in the palace since they were young. They have no means of making a living except serving the royal family. 8 people were laid off at once. They left the palace and without Lumi, they would probably starve to death." of."

"The imperial court always has to find a way for them to survive. Let them make a living."

Chang Feng said this without any political intention and was purely motivated by his conscience.

The eunuchs are all miserable people.Except for the heads of the Fourth Division, Eighth Bureau and Twelve Supervisors.The vast majority of low-level eunuchs simply cannot save enough money to last a lifetime.

People were cut off when they were in their teens and put into the palace.He has become a middle ground between men and women.I have no money, and when I go back to my hometown, my family hates me.

Since childhood, they have only learned how to serve others and have no other means of making a living.

However, which official or wealthy family would dare to hire an eunuch as a servant?Isn’t that a treasonous act of wanting to be the emperor?

To make a living through farming, eunuchs have neither the land nor the strength.

Laying off these 8 people is tantamount to leaving them with nowhere to go!
At this moment, even Liu Jin, Zhang Yong, Gu Dayong and other great officials did not dare to speak for their disciples.

Chang Feng was the only one in the courtyard in front of Fengtian Gate who dared to speak for the eunuchs.

All the eunuchs present had the same thought in their hearts: Master Chang is a kind man!
Liu Jian retorted: "There is no way to survive. Could it be that they can't survive after leaving the palace? How the people live is how they live! They can be sharecroppers!"

Chang Feng actually rebelled against Liu Jian in front of all the civil and military officials: "The chief minister made it easy. Why not eat minced meat? If all the scholars in the world are allowed to work as sharecroppers, how can the scholars survive?"

These words were so serious that they almost stabbed the civil servant's lungs.

Liu Jian was speechless: "Here, Changfeng, don't mess around!"

At this moment, Xie Qian stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the imperial court governs the people with Confucian benevolence. When the eunuchs leave the palace, they become the people. Chang Tongzhi is right, and the eunuchs who have been abolished must be given a way to survive."

"Since the late emperor, the Ming army has cultivated land on a large scale in Jiubian to provide military supplies. Millions of acres of military land have been reclaimed in Jiubian."

"It is better to let the [-] dismissed eunuchs go to Jiubian Military Fields and serve as villagers. On the one hand, it can solve their livelihood. On the other hand, let them continue to contribute to the court, and it will not be in vain that the court has supported them for so many years."

Chang Feng cursed in his heart: Xie Qian, you are so vicious!Let the eunuch who has no strength to tie a chicken go to work as a villager in the bitter cold and sandy land of Jiubian?You might as well just let them die!
Chang Feng was about to retort, but was interrupted by Emperor Zhengde: "Chang Feng, please stop talking! Mr. Xie's suggestion is really a wonderful idea! Mr. Xie deserves to be my teacher! He is so talented!"

"As Mr. Yi Xie said, [-] eunuchs will be abolished in half a year, and they will all be sent to Jiubian to hoard people and cultivate military fields!"

Xie Qian glanced at Chang Feng triumphantly.That look seemed to say: How dare you, a domestic slave, fight against the emperor's master?Can you survive the fight?Since ancient times, master and disciple are like father and son, and the emperor is like my own son!
Civil servants came out one after another to flatter Emperor Zhengde.He is said to be a wise king, as wise as Taizu and Taizong.

Liu Jin, Zhang Yong and others were so angry that their back molars almost broke.

Emperor Zhengde smiled and said: "Oh, by the way. I plan to let Liu Jin join the Chief of Ceremonies as the Bingbi."

The appointment of Bingbi, the Supervisor of Ceremonies, has always been a family matter of the emperor, and foreign ministers have no right to dictate.

Emperor Zhengde said this in the early morning to give some face to the foreign ministers and say hello.

Liu Jian actually said: "Eunuch Liu is an old eunuch of the East Palace. When the new emperor ascends the throne, it is reasonable for him to join the ceremonial department."

"However, I thought that Xiao Jing and Bing Qian, the Supervisors of Ceremony, would be old and lack energy. The supervisors could not be managed by Zhang Yong and Liu Jin."

"I recommend a wise eunuch who will be sent to prison together with Liu Jin to serve as the pen-holder."

"Wang Yue, the palm seal of the Zhidian Supervisor, has extraordinary abilities and is a simple man. He should be replaced as the Supervisor of Ceremonies."

Long live!The chief minister of the cabinet actually intervened in the selection of cheese director!This is the first time since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

Over the years, the Eight Tigers have been secretly developing party members among civil servants.For example, Jiao Fang and Zhang Cai from the Ministry of Civil Affairs are Liu Jin's secret best friends.

The civil servants were not idle either.Looking for a suitable agent among the officials.Wang Yue, the chief seal of Zhidian Supervisor, secretly joined them in the 15th year of Hongzhi.

Now that the young emperor has ascended the throne, the power of his ministers and ministers is overwhelming, and the civil servants are invincible in the world.They no longer need to hide their relationship with Wang Yue.

Emperor Zhengde cursed in his heart: You are deceiving the heaven!These three old guys actually reached into the palace.Winning over my domestic slaves to be their lackeys!

Although he was scolding in his heart, Emperor Zhengde still had a harmless smile on his face: "Ah! The chief minister really recommended the person well! I have long seen that Wang Yue is a capable person. It's accurate! Liu Jin and Wang Yue have been appointed as the Chief of Ceremonies. Hold the pen!"

"In addition, Qian Neng resigned as governor of the East Factory, and Gu Dayong took over. Mou Bin resigned as the commander of the Jinyi Guards, and Qian Ning took over."

This time, the civil servants did not object.

Emperor Zhengde gave them enough face, and they had to save some face for the little emperor.

Later generations often say that politics is the art of compromise.To put it more bluntly, politics is the art of giving each other face.

Qian Ning became the commander of the Imperial Guard, which greatly exceeded the expectations of the civil servants.In the eyes of the civil servants, it would be fine as long as Chang Feng did not take over as commander.They have nothing to object to.

Emperor Zhengde said again: "Chang Feng was a minister of Conglong in his late years. This dynasty is also a minister of Conglong. He has served in Jinyiwei for more than 20 years and has made outstanding achievements."

"I plan to give him the title of Right Governor and order him to take charge of the affairs of the Fusi of Beizhen as the Right Governor."

Liu Jian blurted out: "Absolutely not! The title of Commander-in-Chief is the most prestigious weapon awarded by the imperial court to military attachés. Only veterans with outstanding merits cannot receive it."

"Chang Feng has no military merit. Even the Governor Tongzhi and the Governor Qianshi cannot be awarded!"

"The emperor said that he has made outstanding achievements. How many of his so-called 'merits' can be brought to light and discussed on the stage?"

Chang Feng cursed in his heart: I knew it would not be that easy to get the title of Governor!
But Chang Feng was very calm.I have to admit that what Liu Jian said makes some sense.The title of governor is not given casually.At least he must have the level of military exploits of Wang Yue's direct attack on Helan Mountain.

Seeing that the governor's title was in vain, the old guy Ma Wen was promoted out of class and spoke for Chang Feng.

Ma Wensheng gushed like a barrage: "The first assistant's words are wrong. Say Chang Feng has no military exploits? In the first year of Hongzhi, he went south to worship Mazu on behalf of Tiannan. He encountered Japanese pirates on the way and fought a bloody battle with them at Yongning Guard, and won a complete victory. Is this a military exploit?"

"In the 11th year of Hongzhi, he followed Duke Xiangmin Yue to the Helan Mountains and won a great victory. In the list of meritorious generals Wang Yue gave to the court before his death, Chang Feng ranked fourth, indicating that he had two great achievements: supervising grain and supervising grain. Military affairs. Is this a military exploit?"

"It is even more nonsense to say that Chang Feng did not have meritorious deeds worthy of recognition! In the sixth year of Hongzhi, Chang Feng, as deputy imperial envoy, went to Shandong with Liu Daxia to regulate rivers, and made remarkable achievements. Is this worthy of recognition?"

"In the seventh year of Hongzhi, he went to Guizhou and implemented the reform of native land. The native officials in Guizhou were awe-inspiring. Is this worthy of being put on the table?"

Ma Wensheng is a veteran in the court.When Mr. Ma took charge of the northwest military affairs, Liu Jian was still an unknown Hanlin official.Li Dongyang and Xie Qian are still studying hard to prepare for the exam.

Liu, Li and Xie are known as the "three gentlemen after Hongzhi".Ma Wensheng was one of the "top three gentlemen of Hongzhi".Ma Wensheng's qualifications can be seen from the title.

In a word, Lao Ma is talking in the court, so it works!
Liu Daxia, the Minister of War, echoed: "What Ma Laobu Tang said is absolutely true! It cannot be said that Chang Feng has no merit."

Ma Wensheng is not only good at fighting, managing politics, but also being a good person.He knew that he had to give the chief minister of the cabinet a step down.

Ma Wensheng changed the topic: "But what the Chief Assistant said just now is right. The title of Commander-in-Chief is the most prestigious weapon awarded by the imperial court to military attachés. Although Chang Feng has meritorious service, he is somewhat reluctant to be awarded the title of Commander-in-Chief."

"I suggest that Changfeng be given the title of Governor Qianshi instead."

In the 13th year of Hongwu's reign, Taizu appointed the commander-in-chief of the five armies.The governor is the first grade, the governor is the first grade, the governor is the first grade, and the governor is the second grade.

Chang Feng was originally a third-rank commander, and was granted the title of second-rank commander-in-chief Qianshi, which was equivalent to being promoted to three levels in a row.

Veteran Ma Wensheng has already given Liu Jian a chance to step down, and Liu Jian cannot be shameless.

So Liu Jiandao: "Your Majesty, what Ma Laobu Tang said is absolutely true."

Emperor Zhengde smiled and said: "Okay, then I will give Chang Feng the title of Governor Qian."

Governor Qianshi can also be respectfully called "some handsome" by others.

From today on, Jinyi Weipao Ze no longer calls Chang Feng "Chang Ye", but "Chang Shuai Ye".

(End of this chapter)