Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 200 Honorable Model
"Mr. British...what do you think?"

Wang Xiangqian and Bi Ziyan, who followed the emperor to Dongnuang Pavilion, looked at each other with more or less surprise when they heard the emperor's inquiry.

The British Duke rushed back to Beijing from Tongzhou?

Then why didn't you go to the imperial meeting?
Doubts arose in his heart, and he saw that Zhang Weixian had stood up from the brocade stool, the emperor was sitting on the Arhat bed, and Liu Ruoyu, the eunuch of Qianqing Palace, arranged for the eunuchs to move the brocade stool.

"Your Majesty~"

Zhang Weixian frowned and bowed to Zhu Youxiao and said: "I have heard all the discussions in front of the imperial court just now. The top priority now is not to hold anyone responsible, but to intervene as soon as possible. The Liaodong emergency report... "

"Let's not mention the affairs of Liaodong for the time being. With Xiong Tingbi, who is feared by the imperialists, in charge, he will not be able to stir up any trouble."

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and interrupted: "Now let's talk about the pay riot in Baoding. Let's sit down and talk. I feel that this matter is not simple, and there is even some intrigue and conspiracy hidden behind it!"

"Previously, the old Taicang and shipping warehouses were flooded and burned. Not long after, something happened in Baoding. They didn't even figure out what the cause was, and they easily identified it as a rebellion. It's really ridiculous."

"There is also Hu Sixen, the governor of Baoding. Although I don't know much about him, he is by no means as unbearable as some people say. Go and bring me all the documents and memorials involving Hu Sixen!"

"Here."

Liu Ruoyu hurriedly bowed his head in response.

Zhang Weixian, Wang Xiangqian, and Bi Ziyan, who were standing, heard what the emperor said and were keenly aware of several key points.

First, the emperor does not seem to be worried about the war in Liaozuo. Could it be that the emperor has made arrangements before?

Secondly, the emperor initially determined that the Baoding wage riot was related to the flooding and burning of the old Taicang and shipping warehouses. If that were the case, the matter would be complicated.

Third, the emperor knew Hu Sishen, who was the governor of Baoding at the time.

These attitudes and opinions that the emperor had not expressed before, combined with the imperial meeting, gave the three of them many thoughts and opinions on the matter in front of them.

"I remember that when Huang Kao was still alive, he had many times allocated money from internal funds to clear the arrears of military pay."

Zhu Youxiao picked up the tea cup in his hand, took a sip, and looked at the three people sitting down, "Since I became emperor, many things have happened before and after. One of the Jinyi guards arrested the official of the Hereditary Guard of Beizhili. The second order of Governor Ji Liao was to arrest a group of unscrupulous merchants. Logically speaking, the money and food allocated during this period were enough to cover the military pay owed in the Northern Zhili territory, right?"

"Your Majesty~"

Bi Ziyan glanced at Zhang Weixian and Wang Xiangqian, bowed slightly and said: "During the reign of the late Emperor Yuji, he allocated several sums of money from the internal funds to clear the court's arrears of military pay, but the main purpose was to clear the arrears of pay in Liao. After all, it was rampant They are determined to build captives and cause trouble in Liao. This sum of money is allocated directly to appease the Liao soldiers..."

"Then why is it that there is a minister in Liaodong who frequently submits petitions to the imperial court for payment of food and salary arrears?"

Zhu Youxiao interrupted: "Can I understand that the majority of the food and salary allocated by the imperial court has not been implemented? Including this Baoding salary riot, is this the reason?"

Zhu Youxiao's straightforward explanation made Bi Ziyan speechless. As for Zhang Weixian and Wang Xiangqian, they showed different expressions.

In fact, many people are well aware of some things and phenomena. The reason why they do not speak out or simply point them out is due to many factors.

Just like Bi Ziyan, the Minister of Household Affairs, how long has he been sitting in this position? How many months does it take to count?

But after gradually getting familiar with and understanding everything in the household department, it can be said that I feel restless and worried!

It is a fact that the national treasury is empty, various expenditures are a fact, and all kinds of taxes are a fact. However, the key to the problem is that the situation of the country is becoming increasingly difficult, the balance of revenue and expenditure cannot be balanced, the court has troubles, and the localities have troubles. What is this? Something went wrong in one part?Or is there something wrong with everything?

Especially after the thunderstorm in the warehouse, Bi Ziyan couldn't sleep at night. The flooding in Old Taicang and the shipping warehouse made Bi Ziyan even more alert. Although he was removed by the emperor and was no longer in charge of this matter, But this matter was always on Bi Ziyan's mind.

"The imperial court must resolve the issue of the pay riot in Baoding as quickly as possible. First, it must appease the soldiers who are making trouble, second, it must stabilize the order in Baoding, and third, it must find out the truth of everything."

Seeing that the three of them were silent, Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand and said: "Especially the last item, what is going on in Baoding and why there is a payout? We must find out. Since it happened, I don't mind. Neither the imperial court, nor even Baoding, can fool around!"

"I sincerely request your Majesty's permission to leave Beijing and go to Baoding to handle this matter."

As soon as Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, Wang Xiangqian stood up and bowed and said: "As the Minister of the Ministry of War, when urgent matters like this arise in Baoding, I have an unshirkable responsibility. If..."

"no!"

Before Wang Xianggan finished speaking, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and interrupted: "The Qing family wants to stay in the capital and sit in the Ministry of War. In addition to the things that have been requested from me before, Yi Chuan also needs to be arrested.

When such urgent matters arise in Baoding, the court cannot ignore the beginning and end. This is a taboo.

I don't know how many pairs of eyes in the court are watching this matter. If the Qing family leaves the capital, who will take care of the affairs of the Ministry of War?I don’t care who I leave it to! "

Wang Xiangqian was silent.

What the emperor said was also what he was worried about, especially the express delivery under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War. It must be strictly investigated, otherwise big problems will occur sooner or later.

However, if such a big event occurs in Baoding, it may be difficult for him, the Minister of War, to deal with it if he does not go there. As long as there is a dispute over wages in other places, not Baoding, the matter will not be so difficult to deal with.It was precisely the thought of these that made Wang Xiangqian alert in his heart.

"Your Majesty~"

While Wang Xiangqian and Bi Ziyan were thinking about it, Zhang Weixian stood up from the brocade mat and bowed solemnly to the emperor, "If your Majesty trusts me, please ask me to go to Baoding."

"The situation in Tongzhou is now stable. Those who should be arrested have been arrested, those who should be sealed have been sealed, and those who should be transferred have been transferred. With the Integrity Council involved in coordination, it doesn't matter whether I am in Tongzhou or not. "

"What's more, Tongzhou is also an important thoroughfare. A long-term ban will cause new troubles. I feel that the ban on Tongzhou should be lifted as soon as possible."

The British public line is worthy of the Ming Dynasty!

The British public line is worthy of the Zhu family!

Looking at Zhang Weixian in front of him, Zhu Youxian sighed with emotion. Among the nobles of the Ming Dynasty who could be trusted by him, Zhang Weixian was definitely one of them, and he was still ranked first.

Perhaps Zhang Weixian would be very cautious in some matters and would not take action easily until the situation became clear, but Zhu Youxiao could understand.

The world he lives in is inherently complicated, and the political situation he lives in is inherently complicated. In addition, as a noble of the Ming Dynasty and a Duke of the country, Zhang Weixian has considerations, scruples, and ideas. These are all normal.

"Mr. British, the one I can trust now is you."

Zhu Youxiao looked moved. He stood up and walked towards Zhang Weixian, holding Zhang Weixian's hand. "Baoding is not a trivial matter. I don't trust anyone who leaves it to me."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will take care of this matter."

Zhang Weixian said with firm eyes, "I will definitely live up to His Majesty's trust."

"well!"

Zhu Youxiao praised: "Then I will take the entire Yongwei Battalion and dispatch a group from Zhulingwei, under the jurisdiction of the Qing family, to go to Baoding to supervise this matter."

"Your Majesty, it is enough to guard the camp bravely."

Zhang Weixian said: "Right now, the capital, the capital, and even the court, all need to have soldiers to deter them. Although the capital camp has been initially organized, if other troubles really occur, they may not be able to deter them. Although the Zhuling Guards are newly recruited soldiers, , but absolutely loyal to His Majesty."

Wang Xiangqian and Bi Ziyan, who had gotten up early at that time, both showed complicated expressions. Although some things had not yet been identified, some context and smell made them aware of something unusual.

The British Duke Zhang Weixian was able to say these words, and he was indeed a model for the nobles of the Ming Dynasty. However, he only commanded the Yongwei Battalion, which commanded too few troops. Moreover, the Yongwei Battalion left in Beijing were all young men. one……

Thinking of Wang Xiangqian and Bi Ziyan here, they could not help but feel worried when they looked at Zhang Weixian.

"Then follow what the Qing family said."

However, Zhu Youxiao believed in Zhang Weixian and said in a sonorous tone: "I will allocate some money from my own funds to appease the gathering soldiers. If there is any situation, you can directly send the secret report to Beijing and I will solve it for the Qing family."

"The minister leads the order!"

Zhang Weixian said seriously.

"As for the two ministers, let them each perform their duties."

Zhu Youxiao held Zhang Weixian's hand tightly, looked at Wang Xiangqian and Bi Ziyan, and said loudly: "I want to see how chaotic this glorious Ming Dynasty can be. I will never give up until these things are found out. !”

"The minister waits for the order!"

The two bowed to each other immediately.

After everything was clear, Zhang Weixian and his party left. Zhu Youxiao stood outside the palace door, looking at the backs of the three people leaving, clenching his hands hanging down.

The honor of two titles must be given to the Zhang family, and the other title must be the Duke of the country. This is a political promise in the past, but it must be fulfilled in the future.

At the same time, after this series of changes, Zhu Youxiao smelled a conspiracy. Someone wanted to take over the positions of Governor of Jiliao, Governor of Baoding, and even the position of Minister of the Ministry of War. These were all key positions.

It was precisely this that made Zhu Youxiao firmly believe that the military reform around Beizhili must be promoted as quickly as possible after the battle of Liaozuo, and the border defense system for guarding the capital and the authority structure for garrisoning the capital should be clarified. Sorting out the garrison force that defends the capital, compressing and dismantling the broken military system, all of the above must be effectively implemented, otherwise just controlling the palace confinement will be very passive in many things.

"There's a long way to go."

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao said with a hint of emotion: "It seems that if you want to promote change in the Ming Dynasty, killing people alone is not enough. You must support emerging forces. Without good replacements, chaos will occur. What is the current situation in Liaodong? "

Zhu Youxiao is keenly aware that many of his plans and deployments, and their effective implementation are closely related to whether Liaodong can achieve a great victory...

(End of this chapter)