Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 1020: The curtain rises and falls (4)

The promotion and implementation of a system is difficult in the initial preparation and trial stages. First, there is no experience to follow, and second, there are not enough people. It is difficult to do this well, not to mention that there will be overt and covert constraints and calculations in the process. After all, the promotion of the new system is bound to touch the vested interest groups.

For these people, how could they just give up their vested interests?
Especially when it comes to military power, let alone

But who is Zhu Youxiao? He was already very familiar with going with the flow. In fact, the continuation of military reforms in many places outside Northern Zhili was thanks to the conflict between Manchuria and Mongolia.

This not only allowed the three regions of Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang to develop in line with the trend and promote the reform of the armies under their jurisdiction, but more importantly, it also allowed Zhu Youxiao to take this opportunity to resolve the legality of the Military Affairs Council.

Up to now, part of the powers under the Ministry of War have been transferred to the Military Affairs Council, and even the Five Military Commanders' Office has regained its glory.

"Your Majesty."

After a brief pause, Liu Hongxun said with a serious expression, "According to the intelligence compiled by the Lifanyuan, Huang Taiji has made up his mind about this battle and has even made some significant adjustments."

"Amin and Manggurtai were driven out of Shengjing by Huang Taiji. While strengthening his own power, he also sent the two to Changchun and Mudanjiang to fight against the Heilongjiang and Jilin Metropolitan Governments."

"It's more than that."

Liang Zhiyuan followed closely and said, "According to the information we have gathered, Huang Taiji promised something to the Khorchin tribes that had suffered heavy losses before, and many of them are willing to transfer their elite troops to participate in this war that is still being planned."

"What worries people the most is that Huang Taiji used the method of exchanging slaves for slaves from the Mongols to train many of the Ming people he had abducted into the Eight Banners of the Han Army."

"Although the Dragon Guards organized several assassinations before and after this, trying to get rid of Li Yongfang who was responsible for this matter, this guy was too vigilant and failed at all."

Zhu Youxiao frowned slightly.

What he hates most are traitors!
Previously, Jiang Chen and his men had captured two thieves, Tong Yangxing and Tong Yangzhen, in Shandong. After prying open the two thieves' mouths, Zhu Youxiao ordered them to be cut into pieces.

Once you enter the Ming Dynasty, you are a Ming citizen. No matter who your ancestors are, if you dare to betray the Ming Dynasty during this period, you are a traitor!
It was also because Jiang Chen and his men captured Tong Yangxing and Tong Yangzhen that another cleanup was launched in Liaodong. Many of the things that the Ming Dynasty encountered were caused by its own people.

"Huang Taiji attaches great importance to firearms?"

Zhu Youxiao calmed his mind and pointed out the key point.

Liu Hongxun and Liang Zhiyuan emphasized this matter so seriously, and what they actually wanted to express was this point: the development and advancement of firearms will inevitably continue to climb forward as the intensity of war continues to increase.

"It seems that Huang Taiji wants to do more than just defeat Hu Dun and Tu Han this time."

Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes and said, "I remember that the eight banners of Jianlu today include not only Manchuria, but also Mongolia, Han Army, and Korea, right?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Liu Hongxun said: "According to the speculation of the Lifanyuan, Huang Taiji was eager to launch this war. There was an important reason, which was to seize the population."

"After all, in the previous Manchu-Mongol war, although Huang Taiji's Jianlu Eight Banners won the victory, his subordinates also suffered heavy losses."

"We are even a little worried. In this war, the Jianlu will definitely launch a surprise attack on the Inner Khalkha, Kharchin and other tribes that have surrendered to our dynasty, in order to plunder their population and replenish the Eight Banners of Mongolia." "If this war really breaks out, the Ming Dynasty can't just sit on the mountain and watch the fight like it did last time." Zhu Youxiao knocked on the throne, saying seriously.

"Since Huang Taiji wants to fight, let him fight. Liaodong has developed to the point where it is capable of independently supporting a large-scale regional war."

"After the discussion between the emperor and his ministers is over, we will submit a memorial in the name of the Lifanyuan to the emperor, and ask Xiong Tingbi to go to Liaodong in the name of the chief of the Military Affairs Council to command the various tribes and participate in this battle. Of course, the prerequisite is that Huang Taiji will initiate this battle."

"I know that when Xiong Tingbi was transferred back from Liaodong to the central government to preside over the affairs of the Military Affairs Council, this Xiong Manzi was dissatisfied. Now that there are people in the Ming Dynasty who really want to destroy the Jianlu and enhance the military prestige of our dynasty, this Xiong Manzi will be the first to bear the brunt. Now that the opportunity has come, I will not let him have any regrets!!"

"I will obey your orders!"

Liu Hongxun and his entourage immediately bowed.

But they were somewhat excited inside.

If there is really a war in the area south of the desert and Xiong Manzi really goes to Liaodong in person, then in this war, the Ming Dynasty will surely achieve corresponding results.

This is not to say that they did not trust Hong Chengchou, who succeeded Xiong Tingbi, but compared to Hong Chengchou, they felt that it was safer for Xiong Tingbi to be in charge of this matter.

After all, it was really hard-won for Liaodong to be what it is today.

"I have seen the achievements of the Lifanyuan."

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In this situation, Zhu Youxiao lifted his sleeves, looked at Liu Hongxun and his party and said, "As of now, the departments under the jurisdiction of the Lifanyuan have been basically established. From now on, the affairs of the Hetao tribe, Tumochuan Tumote, and Ningxia Ordos tribe, which are under the jurisdiction of the Military Affairs Council, will be under the jurisdiction of the Lifanyuan if they involve the Lifanyuan."

"I know that under the current situation, this will undoubtedly add a lot of burden to your Lifan Yuan, but you can't always ask other officials to take charge of the Lifan Yuan's affairs, right? This is not good for the Lifan Yuan."

"We thank God for His grace!"

After hearing this, Liu Hongxun and the others couldn't hide their excitement and bowed to him.

After staying in the Lifanyuan for a long time, Liu Hongxun and his colleagues had one idea: they must take control of all the matters under the jurisdiction of the Lifanyuan.

This is not because Liu Hongxun and his men are greedy for power, but after experiencing some things, they have deeply realized the importance of the Lifanyuan.

Blindly giving is far less effective than an orderly handover.

When Zhu Youxiao saw this scene, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

At least in today's Ming Dynasty, the ministers serving in the Lifanyuan all know that actively interfering in foreign affairs is much better than taking a passive approach.

According to Zhu Youxiao's idea, the Lifanyuan would not only be in charge of matters in the northern grasslands, but also in the northwest, the snowy area, the central and southern areas, the Southeast Asia, the eastern Japan, etc. As long as they were related to the Lifanyuan, they would be under their jurisdiction.

After all, to rule such a huge empire, relying solely on the previous system is completely unable to keep up with the trend of the times.

Even as some strategies are developed, matters under the jurisdiction of the Lifanyuan will be further refined. After all, the Lifanyuan is in charge of the outer vassal states, while matters like the inner vassal states should be handed over to other officials to manage. This is the only way to ensure that the Lifanyuan is large but not chaotic!
(End of this chapter)