The days when I ransacked the house in Jinyiwei

One spring night in the thirteenth year of Zhengde's reign.

In the Leopard Room Royal Garden.

Emperor Zhengde invited a group of nobles to a banquet to enjoy the flowers, the moon, and the widow in the imperial garden.

That's right, Emperor Zhengde's tastes became more and more serious. In the past, he was just a good man's wife, but recently he has become madly infatuated with the widow of her dead husband.

He ordered Gu Dayong to use the banner of "recruiting girls" in the capital area to select widows who were mature, mature and charming.

After the widows enter the palace, they are taught dance and the secrets of the house by special personnel. Always be prepared to favor His Majesty the Emperor at his whim.

In the past few months, Emperor Zhengde has handed over a large number of government affairs to his nobles and relatives.

For example, Xu Guangzuo went to the Ministry of Household Affairs to work as an imperial envoy to clear accounts, and Chang Feng went to the Ministry of Works to manage the river bank budget for two months.

It turns out that these are the privileges of civil servants. Emperor Zhengde left it to the nobles and relatives to handle it, which naturally made the civil servants hate it.

However, Emperor Zhengde did not use it for all nobles and relatives. For example, the mudslides among relatives - Zhang Heling and Zhang Yanling. Even Emperor Zhengde couldn't bear the ridiculous things these two uncles did.

They are currently staying at home. When Emperor Zhengde held a grand party for his nobles and relatives in the Leopard Room, he asked them to come and have a drink with them to see the widow. No need to discuss the rest.

Since ancient times, it has been effective. Don't look at the civil servants talking about benevolence, justice and morality all day long. But the emperor started a new trend of raising widows, and civil servants followed suit. For a time, the pretty widow from Gyeonggi became very expensive in Luoyang.

After three drinks, the widows danced on the choir stage.

All the dignitaries and relatives watched with gusto.

Emperor Zhengde suddenly clapped his hands, and the widows bowed and dispersed.

Emperor Zhengde said meaningfully: "I asked Chang Feng to go to the Ministry of Industry to manage this year's river bank budget. The budget is actually 30% less than in previous years."

"I asked Xu Guangzuo to go to the Ministry of Household Affairs to check out the reimbursement accounts of various ministries and provinces last year. He actually saved more than 1.8 million taels of silver for the national treasury."

"Xu Guangzuo is a person who doesn't understand economics. With a little care, he can save such a huge amount for the national treasury. It can be seen that the extra money in previous years did not fall into the treasury, but who did it fall into!"

"I have decided. The Duke of Cheng, Zhu Fu, will be given the title of Crown Prince and Tutor, and he will inspect the appointment and dismissal of officials of seventh rank or above in the Ministry of Civil Service."

"The British Duke Zhang Lung was given the title of Taibao of the Crown Prince and inspected the criminal affairs of the Ministry of Justice."

Emperor Zhengde used Xungui's hand smoothly and couldn't stop at all. It is a certainty that the power of civil servants will weaken under the pressure of nobles.

All the nobles looked at Chang Feng.

Although Chang Feng is only a marquis, he is the recognized leader among the nobles.

Chang Feng howled: "Your Majesty, you are a saint!"

Then all the nobles shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, you are a saint!"

Emperor Zhengde said: "Whether it is saintly or wise depends on how the history books evaluate it. History books are written by civil servants of the Hanlin Academy."

Chang Feng suggested: "Your Majesty, you can send a reliable nobleman to the Hanlin Academy."

Emperor Zhengde said without hesitation: "Among the nobles, you are the most literate uncle. You have the title of Jinshi! After you have finished your errands at the Ministry of Industry, go to the Hanlin Academy for inspection!"

"Civil officials like to play with words most, saying that black is white and white is black."

"After you go there, you must correct the writing style of the Hanlin Academy!"

Chang Feng held up his hand and said, "Old minister, I will live up to the emperor's expectations. Let's clean up the Hanlin Academy. Let those Hanlin civil servants stop showing off their cleverness and playing around with words."

Emperor Zhengde stared at the bright moon in the sky and said something astonishing: "I am going to take time to tour the south and go to the south of the Yangtze River to see it."

As soon as these words came out, all the nobles and nobles fell silent!
This was in the Ming Dynasty, not the pseudo-Qing Dynasty when Qianlong, who was short of old people and was very happy with his achievements, went to Jiangnan six times.

Since Yongle moved the capital, no Ming emperor has visited the south. There are some who go hunting in the north of the grassland.

The southern tour is an extremely sensitive matter. Jiangnan is the headquarters of the civil service group.

Give me a chestnut. For example, a high school student was admitted to a third-rate university. Spend the whole day clubbing, renting a house, and playing games near the school.

Would a scumbag want his parents to suddenly come to school and see his daily life?

The worst government in the world is Jiangnan. Jiangnan is a prosperous place, and most civil servants are from the Jiangnan gentry.

Jiangnan is like a cauldron harboring dirt and evil. Now Emperor Zhengde said that he should lift the lid of the pot and see what was in the pot. The civil servant group must have reacted violently.

Chang Feng was worried about Emperor Zhengde's safety. Jiangnan is not the capital. To ensure that His Majesty the Emperor has a safe journey, countless garrison forces need to be mobilized. This job will most likely fall to him, Marquis Jin'an.

In Chang Feng's view, Emperor Zhengde's trip to Jiangnan was far more dangerous than his trip to Yingzhou last year.

In Yingzhou, all Emperor Zhengde had to deal with was the Tatars' bright swords and spears.

When going to the south of the Yangtze River, Emperor Zhengde had to guard against hidden arrows from unknown sources.

Sometimes, hidden arrows are far scarier than open swords and spears.

Chang Feng said cautiously: "I would like to report to your Majesty that the southern tour is a major event. I think we should be cautious."

Emperor Zhengde said: "I know this is a big deal. I didn't say I would go this year. With a hundred thousand guan in my waist, I will ride a crane down to Yangzhou. As long as you live, you must go to the south of the Yangtze River to see it."

"Moreover, I went to Jiangnan not just for pleasure. The sky is high in Jiangnan and the Emperor is far away. I want to see how those civil servants have managed the most important place of finance and taxation for me over the years."

Emperor Zhengde said this, and Chang Feng breathed a sigh of relief. Things will go smoothly if things are slow, and there is still room for change in this matter.

Emperor Zhengde smiled and said, "That's all. Chang Qing, Qingyun has been married to the Xu family girl for three months. Is there no news?"

Chang Feng was stunned: "Ah? What news is the emperor talking about?"

Emperor Zhengde touched the dragon's belly: "Of course it's the movement here. If Xu Ling is pregnant with the blood of the Chang family, your family will have four generations under one roof!"

Chang Feng smiled and said: "The emperor, the queen mother, and the queen gave blessings to my grandson when they got married. I think the day will not be far when the four generations of the Chang family will live under one roof! It's just that there is no news yet!"

As the saying goes, newlyweds are better than brown sugar.

Chang Qingyun and Xu Ling had just been married for three months. It was a real practice every day, with ghosts crying and wolves howling every night.

The Xu family girl is also a bold and unrestrained person who likes to practice martial arts and does not stick to trivial matters. My grandson's daughter-in-law's soothing sound every night can be heard even through the constant breeze across the courtyard.

Chang Feng also lamented to Liu Xiaoyan: "It's good to be young."

Emperor Zhengde smiled and said: "When Qingyun has a son and a half, I will personally give him a name. I like to give names the most!"

At this moment, Zhang Yong came over anxiously and lowered his voice: "Your Majesty, something happened."

Emperor Zhengde asked: "Oh? What happened?"

Zhang Yong replied: "The Three Guards of Fuzhou mutiny!"

Emperor Zhengde frowned: "What?"

Chang Feng was shocked when he heard this: Fuzhou mutiny? Calculating the time, it only took half a month for Jingwu to arrive in Fujian to sort out military affairs! Last year Chang Feng promised You Jingwu to help him intercede in front of Emperor Zhengde and sent him to Fujian to handle official and private matters together. Give him the opportunity to go to Yongning to visit the grave of his biological father You Tianjue.

Now, not long after You Jingwu arrived in Fujian, a mutiny broke out in Fuzhou. It is inevitable that some civil servants will take the opportunity to cause trouble and attack You Jingwu and then the Chang family.

Emperor Zhengde said: "Chang Feng. You must investigate the causes and consequences of this matter as soon as possible. In addition, You Jingwu is ordered to mobilize local garrison troops in Fujian to immediately put an end to the Fuzhou Three Guards mutiny!"

Chang Feng cupped his hands and said, "Old minister, I obey the order!"

Morning next day. Sure enough, there is a memorial in the imperial history, which states that the methods used to impeach You Jingwu and rectify the army were too harsh, so much so that they forced the Three Guards of Fujian to rebel.

The chief assistant, Yang Tinghe, fought alongside Chang Feng and You Tianjue in Yongning Guard thirty years ago. Logically speaking, he should protect You Jingwu.

But when it came to the power struggle between civil servants and nobles, as a leader of civil servants, he naturally sided with the censors.

Yang Tinghe said: "Your Majesty, although You Jingwu is good at fighting, he is always young. He is impatient and does things regardless of the consequences. The Fujian mutiny was obviously caused by his excessive impatience to clean up the military affairs in Fujian."

"I believe that You Jingwu should be immediately dismissed from all official positions and sent to the capital."

Chang Feng cursed in his heart: Yang Tinghe, you are so cruel. No mercy at all. Even if you don't give me face, you should at least give some face to You Tianjue who died for his country!

If it weren't for You Tianjue. The two of us have long since died in Yongningwei. Where is your current position as chief minister of the cabinet?
When it comes to his adopted son, Chang Feng is reluctant to leave work and talk too much. He winked at Xu Guangzuo, Duke of Cheng, Zhu Fu, Duke of Cheng, and Zhang Lun, Duke of England.

Xu Guangzuo left the team: "I disagree with what the chief assistant said. It's still unclear what the mutiny is about. Go up and beat You Jingwu to the end? Isn't it too reckless?"

Zhu Fu agreed: "That's right! You Jingwu is a natural-born general who died for his country and his country. He is extremely loyal to the emperor. To put down the rebellion of the Three Guards in Fuzhou, he still needs to be in command!"

Zhang Lun said: "Your Majesty, the best candidate to put down the rebellion of the Three Guards in Fuzhou is You Jingwu!"

Liang Chu, the second assistant, raised objections: "The mutiny was originally caused by You Jingwu's excessive force. Wouldn't it be adding fuel to the fire if he were to put down the rebellion?"

"Reporting to your Majesty, I believe that the governor of Fujian should be responsible for suppressing the rebellion, and the military power in Fujian should be returned to the governor of Fujian."

Liang Chutu has just met! After a long time of turmoil, the purpose of the censors' attack on You Jingwu this morning was actually to regain military power for local civil servants!

Today's Emperor Zhengde is no longer the son-emperor he was when he ascended the throne! He is now the real Nine-Five Master.

Emperor Zhengde made a decision: "I have made up my mind! I ordered You Jingwu to be the imperial envoy to suppress the rebellion. All the guards in Fujian will be commanded by him. I rushed the order to You Jingwu for 800 miles. Within a month, I will see peace. Good news for successful rebellion!”

"In addition, Jinyiweinan Town Fusi is stepping up efforts to find out the cause of the mutiny!"

After the disbandment of the dynasty, Chang Feng returned to Nanzhen Fusi.

Wang Miaoxin, Basha, and officials from more than a thousand households in Nansi were all waiting for Chang Feng to give orders.

Chang Feng sat on the chair, took a sip of tea, and said calmly: "Don't panic. We have hundreds of eyes and ears in Fujian. Immediately send a letter to let them investigate the cause of the mutiny!"

"In addition, the eyes and ears must cooperate with Jingwu and provide Jingwu with reliable rebel intelligence to assist Jingwu in countering the rebellion!"

At this time, a man named Wang An, who was from the Tuanying Qianhu, arrived at the Fusi Hall of Nanzhen with the support of two Jinyi Guardsmen.

This Wang An was You Jingwu's confidant, and he followed You Jingwu to Fujian to clean up military affairs.

Chang Feng saw him and said quickly: "Why are you back?"

Wang Andao: "Master You asked me to fly to Beijing and tell the Marquis the truth about the 'mutiny' of the Three Guards in Fuzhou!"

Chang Feng hurriedly said: "Quickly, pour him a cup of tea. Wang An, it's not too late. Take a sip of tea, take a breath, and speak slowly."

Wang An drank tea and calmed down for a while, then he came to rest and told Chang Feng the truth.

After You Jingwu arrived in Fujian, he discovered something very disgusting.

Emperor Zhengde removed local governors from military power. The governors were naturally unwilling.

But there's a problem. The rations for the local guard army are still allocated by the governor's office.

Wu Fu, the governor of Fujian, withheld the military rations of the three guards in Fuzhou for three or four months. Aren’t you going to be under my control from now on? Sorry, go and starve!

Wu Fu's move was quite cruel. This directly caused the soldiers of the Three Guards in Fuzhou to have a food shortage. The soldiers usually have to guard against Japanese pirates landing and causing trouble, but they can only eat two meals a day, one meal and one meal.

How could You Jingwu endure this when he learned about it? He directly found the governor Wu Fu and asked him to immediately allocate 30,000 shi of military rations to the three guards of Fuzhou.

Wu Fu spread his hands: "The harvest in Fujian is not good this year. There is no food left in the governor's office! We dig at the cracks in the ground and sweep the warehouse, and we can gather up to 500 shi of military rations to tide over the difficulties for the three guards."

If you want 30,000 shi and give 500 shi, this is simply sending a beggar away.

Although Chang Ponu is a warrior, he has been with his adoptive father Chang Feng all year round and learned a lot through hearing and seeing.

He knew very well: This is the entire civil servant group in Fujian, working against me who came to clean up military affairs and seize military power!

But the local grain depot is not under You Jingwu's jurisdiction. You Jingwu had no choice but to prepare a memorial and request Emperor Zhengde to issue an order to open a warehouse and release grain to the three guards in Fuzhou.

Who would have thought that the will has not yet been issued. The selection of governor of Fujian has changed.

Wu Fu received an order from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and was transferred to Shandong as governor.

Wu Fu's calculations were crackling: Anyway, I will leave Fujian and go to Shandong to take office. If there is a mutiny in Fujian, it has nothing to do with me! The person who should take the blame for the mutiny is You Jingwu!

You, You Jingwu, are the chief officer in charge of rectifying Fujian's military affairs!
Ever since, Wu Fu found two friends. One is Lin Tingyu, the censor of the capital, who returned to his hometown after serving as an official, and the other is Gao Wenda, the censor who returned to his hometown after serving as an official.

These two brothers have served in the Metropolitan Procuratorate for most of their lives. He has the ability to talk like a lotus flower and talk fish in the water into jumping to the shore.

They were forced to serve by Emperor Zhengde, and they were already holding back their anger. I wish I could do something in Fujian. I am disgusted by Emperor Zhengde in Beijing!
So the two went to Fuzhou Sanwei. He deceived the three guards and said that the lack of food in the army was caused by You Jingwu's arrival in Fujian.

You Jingwu suppressed the governor's office and refused to allow the governor's office to distribute food to the three guards.

The Qiuba people in the third guard have no brains, and they have a tinderbox temper, and they will explode at the first moment.

As a result, the three guards gathered a crowd and surrounded You Jingwu's imperial mission.

In fact, it was said to be a mutiny. The three guardsmen who went to surround the imperial mission did not carry any weapons. I just asked You Jingwu for an explanation.

However, Wu Fu bluntly described the matter as a mutiny in his memorial.

After listening to Wang An's story, Chang Feng was so angry that he shouted: "You are deceiving the world! Wu Fu should be killed! Lin Tingyu and Gao Wenda should be killed!"

"Wang Miaoxin. You rush to Fujian immediately to arrest Wu Fu, Lin Tingyu, and Gao Wenda!"

"Send another letter to Jingwu, asking him to immediately open a warehouse and release grain to the Fuzhou Three Guards to calm down the trouble!"

Wang Miaoxin hesitated a little: "Lin Tingyu and Gao Wenda are just two officials who want to be official, so they will be arrested as soon as they are caught."

"But that Wu Fu is proposed to be the governor of Shandong. To arrest the governor of a province seems to require the emperor's explicit decree."

Chang Feng waved his hand: "This is not the first year of Zhengde! Any civil servant who commits adultery, not to mention the governor, even the minister, minister, and the imperial guards can arrest them first and then ask for orders!"

"You leave immediately!"

"Damn it, the widow picks eggplants without even looking at the young lady? Dare you frame my Chang family? Oh, then I'll let them know what the price will be!" (End of Chapter)