Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 199 This Is Politics

Baoding is located at the eastern foot of Taihang Mountain, adjacent to Beijing to the north, Shanxi to the west, Tianjin to the east, nine provinces to the south, and crowning Zhongzhou. It is an extremely dangerous thoroughfare, and Tianjin is at the horns of each other. It is located in Gancheng in northern Hebei, and the capital is Nanping. Han, guarding the capital and the stability of the capital, is known as the south gate of Kyoto.

If there were any changes in the capital, especially in Tianjin or Baoding, it would definitely shock the capital. The Ministry of War received an urgent report from Baoding, which could be said to cause an uproar.

Qianqing Palace.

Under the tense and depressing atmosphere, all the people here were cautious. An imperial meeting against Baoding was held in the main hall of Qianqing Palace. The eunuchs, eunuchs, and Han generals waiting outside the palace did not dare to be grand. Panting, the sound in the hall alternates continuously.

"Baoding is an important place in the capital, and a mutiny actually broke out under its rule. This matter must be strictly investigated. Hu Sishen, the governor of Baoding, must severely punish him. The governor of Jiliao has neglected his duty in Jin. If this matter is not severely punished, where is the dignity of the court? Where is the law and discipline? Where is it? Your Majesty..."

"Mr. Han Ge! The Ministry of War has received an urgent report that there was a pay riot under Baoding's rule. What is the current situation and why the pay quarrel was caused? This is what the court wants to find out, instead of labeling it as a mutiny. ,Are paying and mutiny the same nature?"

"Then, according to Wang Shangshu's words, the imperial court will just sit back and watch this happen? Shouldn't it interfere too much in Baoding and ask Baoding Governor Hu Sishen to take responsibility?"

"Baoding is known as the south gate of Kyoto. King Shangshu just now also said that this matter is a salary dispute. But according to my opinion, such things in Baoding are probably related to the previous instability of the capital. After all..."

Zhu Youxiao sat on the dragon chair and looked at the ministers in the palace with a calm face. Urgent reports from Liaodong and Baoding were sent to Beijing. When such a special situation occurred, it was inevitable to summon the important ministers of the court for discussion.

However, while many people were panicking, Zhu Youxiao was very calm. Even the imperial court meeting was convened intentionally by Zhu Youxiao.

Everything happened because Liaozuo urgently delivered an urgent report to Beijing.

After all, Jianlu invaded Liaozuo.

This made Zhu Youxiao secretly relieved, but at the same time, he was deeply dissatisfied with the lag and corruption of Mingyi Chuan.

Postal transmission was the foundation of the Ming Dynasty's rule and the key link between the central and local governments. Important government affairs and urgent military affairs all needed to be conveyed by postal transmission. This was the fastest information transmission in the Ming Dynasty.

Governance must be based on a certain basis, one relay, one Chidao, benchmarking information and transportation. If there are any problems with these two, then the foundation of centralization will not be solid, and governance at all levels based on this foundation The structure, in a sense, is bound to shake.

"Arguing, why don't you stop arguing?"

Seeing that the quarrel in the palace was over, Zhu Youxiao calmed down, looked around at the ministers in front of the palace, and said calmly: "I haven't heard enough, please continue."

There is silence.

When such a major event occurred, the emperor did not show any anger. This actually made some people uneasy and unable to figure out the emperor's temperament and thoughts. This made many people who were officials in the government generally afraid to make decisions easily.

This kind of situation has happened before, but for those who couldn't control their temper, most of them ended up very miserable. Not only were they sentenced to death, their homes were ransacked, and even three clans were implicated.

"Your Majesty, the subject is guilty!"

Wang Xiangqian, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, had a complicated expression on his face. He walked towards the imperial court and knelt down on the ground. He knelt down and said: "Liaodong was invaded by Jianqi again. The express delivery was delivered to Beijing so slowly. This is a big deal for the imperial court." Too passive..."

"No need to say much."

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and interrupted: "How long has Lao Qing's family been the Minister of War in the Jin Dynasty? I don't believe it. The post-delivery express has been in such a situation only after Lao Qing's family took office." "Even if it is like this, minister Still guilty."

But Wang Xiangqian continued: "If the incident in Liaozuo is excusable, then the payment dispute in Baoding is an important matter that the Ministry of War should solve. But since I took office, I have not solved the matter quickly, which led to the problem in Baoding." Raising wages has caused panic in the local area."

"The minister is also guilty!"

Bi Ziyan, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, stepped forward and knelt on the ground as well, "I have betrayed the grace of God and His Majesty's trust. Since I took charge of the Ministry of Revenue, I have failed to take care of this matter, and I have ended up in Baoding..."

They are all pillars who care about the country and the people.

Zhu Youxiao felt emotional in his heart. Zhu Youxiao could understand the reaction of the two people.

If there is a military emergency in Liaodong, even if there are some unexpected situations, it may make the country passive, but it will not threaten the stability of the rule. However, if there is a problem in Baoding, if it is not dealt with in time, once it causes chaos within the capital, the consequences will be It would be unimaginable.

It's just that Wang Xiangqian and Bi Ziyan's pleas of apology were unnecessary in Zhu Youxiao's view. Zhu Youxiao keenly sensed that there was a conspiracy behind this Baoding pay riot!

Pay riots, mutinies, mutinies... These phenomena occur more frequently. It seems that the problem occurs in the military, but is this really the case?
"Han Xu, you, a bachelor of the cabinet and one of the emperor's appointed ministers, don't you have anything to say to me?" Under this situation, Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Yu Ban, who was standing in the imperial examination. Han Xu, who was in front of him, said calmly.

"Your Majesty, I believe that the most urgent task at the moment is to resolve the urgent issues in Baoding first."

Han Xu stepped forward and bowed: "In any case, if such a major event occurs in Baoding, Hu Sixen, the governor of Baoding, cannot escape the blame. If he is not severely punished and dismissed from his post, he will not be able to appease the gathering soldiers, and will not be able to demonstrate the dignity of the court. As for Ji, Even if the governor of Liao, Wang Zaijin, does not have the main responsibility, he still..."

"Then follow your advice and remove them all, and the chaos in Baoding will be solved?"

Zhu Youxiao said coldly.

"The imperial court will also select ministers to go to the local area to appease the situation."

Han Xu continued: "In view of the urgency of this matter, I boldly ask for advice. I hope that Your Majesty will keep the stability of the country in mind and can directly use internal funds to pay the arrears first. After the situation is stable, there will be a department to investigate the matter strictly."

"My minister agrees!"

"My minister agrees!"

Zou Yuanbiao, the right minister of the Ministry of Personnel, took the lead to express his position, and several ministers came forward. The most hesitant among them, but still stood up, was Cui Jingrong, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. After all, he was previously the Minister of the Ministry of War.

But Zhu Youxiao couldn't accept this opinion.

Seeing the reactions of the ministers in front of him, Zhu Youxiao became more and more determined in what he thought, but what Zhu Youxiao didn't know now was who was behind it.

"The Minister of the Ministry of War and the Minister of Hubu will stay, and everyone else should leave first."

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao stood up from the dragon chair and said: "I will make my own decision on how to deal with this matter!" After saying that, Zhu Youxiao flicked his sleeves and turned around to leave, even though there were many voices of advice behind him. , However, Zhu Youxiao didn't pay any attention to it. It would be a pure waste of time to discuss with them here!

(End of this chapter)