Jingtai Fengyun: The First Absurd Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 368 Redefining the Powers and Responsibilities of the Ministry of War
Zhu Qiyu kept chanting the words "let it be" in his heart, then secretly looked at He Yi, asking for help with his eyes.

In fact, Zhu Qiyu just tried it casually, but He Yi actually handed over a military report, and then said: "Your Majesty, according to the latest military report in the south, the Miao people in Huguang are ready to move, and there are signs of rebellion again.

A number of local officials in Huguang have already submitted a petition, requesting the imperial court to send important officials to preside over the overall situation and take charge of military affairs.

How to make a decision, I also ask the holy majesty to show me. "

Zhu Qiyu frowned and thought for a long time, then sighed deeply, and asked the crowd: "The Miao chaos has been suppressed repeatedly, and it has become a confidant of the imperial court.

I thought that this time we should send a Minister of the Ministry of War to the governor of military affairs, and strive to put down the Miao chaos once and for all. What do you think? "

Except for the four ministers of the Ministry of War, the remaining Chen Xun, Wang Wen and others immediately echoed.Anyway, Chen Xun and others didn't have to go to the south, so everyone was happy to cater to their wishes and push the boat smoothly.

Luo Tong and Xu Qi knew that they definitely didn't need to go, so they followed suit.

The emperor's meaning was very clear. It was either Wang Ji or Yu Qian who went to guard Huguang.

As Zhu Qiyu looked at Yu Qian, his intention became self-evident.

Yu Qian took the initiative to stand up and expressed his willingness to go to Huguang to guard.

Zhu Qiyu nodded in satisfaction, and asked everyone: "I originally wanted to send Yu Aiqing to temporarily guard Yunnan for Lord Qian Guo, but now Aiqing will be reassigned to Huguang, so who should guard Yunnan?"

Although this is an inquiry to everyone, the result is also self-evident.

Wang Ji himself was very happy, and hurriedly stood up and volunteered.

From Wang Ji's point of view, this is a real 'beautiful job'.

One is to stay away from the strife in the court and avoid being completely involved in the battle between the two emperors.

Secondly, I have been fighting in Yunnan for many years, and the emperor sent himself to guard this time, which is also an expression of trust.

The third and most important point is that Wang Ji's official position is high enough and he has been famous for so many years. Now his biggest appeal is to earn a title for his descendants so as to maintain his wealth for a long time.

Two years later, the emperor regained Jiaozhi, and the main force was going to start from Yunnan.

Once the great achievement of regaining Jiaozhi is made, the hereditary marquis will be nothing to worry about.

Zhu Qiyu nodded in satisfaction, and continued to ask: "There is a governor of Yunnan, but there is still a lack of a general. Which love is willing to go?"

This sentence is purely a superfluous question. Among the ministers present, only Ningyang Hou Chen Mao, an honorable general, was specially announced by Zhu Qiyu to attend the Xiaochaohui.

The rest are civil servants, and they cannot be general soldiers.

So Chen Mao also stood up very readily to invite Ying.

Zhu Qiyu nodded and began to officially appoint: "Let's draw up a decree for the cabinet. Wang Ji, Yu Qian, and Chen Mao will be named the Taibao. Yu Qian will be the Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing, and the governor of the military affairs of Huguang, Henan, and Sichuan provinces.

Wang Ji served as Minister of the Ministry of War, and governor of the military affairs of the three provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Jiaozhi.

Chen Mao served as the commander-in-chief of Pingnan, and was in charge of the five provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Jiaozhi.

Lovers must work together, the imperial court will quell the Miao chaos and recover Jiaozhi within five years. "

At the first court meeting after officially accepting the abdication, Zhu Qiyu did not hide it completely, and directly called Jiaozhi a province, which was tantamount to expressing his determination to break the boat.

It is necessary to change the two capitals and 13 provinces back to the two capitals and 14 provinces.

Only the Ming Dynasty with its complete territory can be called the prosperous age of Zhongxing.

The ministers didn't say anything, and took orders directly.

It's just a cochin, there's no need to tuck it in anymore.Daming wanted to regain his homeland, and he was not afraid that the Jiaozhi people would know in advance.

It is difficult to establish sanctity for an emperor who does not expand the territory and does not destroy the country.

Zhu Qiyu also understands his current situation: the prestige is already quite high, but not sacred enough.

As for how far Zhu Qiyu can be satisfied?

Of course, that is until all the subjects in the world accept their status as the son of Empress Hu from the bottom of their hearts.

So Zhu Qiyu added to him: "I hereby promise that on the day when the Miao chaos is quelled and Jiaozhi is recovered, the three of you will each be promoted to a higher rank."

When the three of them heard the words, they quickly thanked each other.

This is what Wang Ji and Chen Mao waited for.

If Wang Ji is promoted to another level, he will be a Marquis, and if Chen Mao is promoted to another level, he will be a Duke. This is quite attractive.

As for why the emperor didn't mention hereditary succession, both of them can understand.

Once it is in place, there will be no rewards after that.

So it must be after recovering Jiaozhi, rewarding a first-class title, and then making a great contribution, will be given the iron scroll, hereditary.

Yu Qian was also very satisfied with this appointment. He was named the Taibao by the Shaobao, and served as the governor of three provinces, including Henan, which he had governed for many years. The emperor was quite generous.

After thoroughly resolving the distribution of powers and responsibilities among the four ministers of the Ministry of War, and allowing all four of them to obtain satisfactory positions, Zhu Qiyu started the next topic.

The matter is still related to the Ministry of War, but Zhu Qiyu's attitude has become very tough: "Back then, the kings of Han and Jin conspired against each other, and the Xuande Dynasty indiscriminately punished them for no reason.

Cheng Jing had just taken office as an official of the King of Jin, but he was punished inexplicably.Although he appealed to Shu and the court understood his grievances, he still sentenced him to corruption.

It is a pity that Sanyang's chaos has come to this point.

Now that I want to set things right, I'll settle Jing's grievances, and I'll appoint him as the Minister of Military Affairs, Arsenal, Cleaning Officials, what do you think? "

As soon as Zhu Qiyu said this, the peaceful attic suddenly became lively.

The emperor's words seem to contain a lot of information.

First of all, there is no cover-up anymore, and the statement of "Three Yang's chaos" appeared directly.

Moreover, when Qianqian reprimanded Yexian, Yexian publicly admitted that he had colluded with Sanyang and Wang Zhen successively to smuggle military equipment, food and grass in Shanxi.

This sent a clear signal that Zhu Qiyu was ready to formally characterize San Yang.

Fortunately, Zhu Qiyu still kept a line in the end, and did not directly deny Xuanzong publicly.

Secondly, directly changing an eunuch to the rank of civil servant is also a test of the emperor's own authority.

This incident surprised and embarrassed the ministers present.

What is surprising is that the emperor is actually willing to do this for the sake of Cheng Jing.

Changing eunuchs to civil servants is the first of its kind in Ming Dynasty.

The embarrassment was that Cheng Jing was originally a Jinshi, so he was indeed qualified to be a civil servant.Moreover, Cheng Jing has neither made a mistake nor committed a crime. Being an eunuch is purely unlucky, and he really deserves sympathy.

First of all, Wang Wen, Luo Tong, Jiang Yuan, He Wenyuan, Huang Pu, and He Yi must be on the side of the emperor.Then Wang Ji, Chen Mao, and Xu Qi didn't care about it.

Chen Xun, Zhou Chen, Shi Pu, Jin Lian and others looked at each other, exchanged glances, and finally did not object.

So everyone looked at Yu Qian.

Among the ministers present, Yu Qian was the only one who had interests and could object.

(End of this chapter)