Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 226 Ye Xianggao comes to Beijing

After all, people have to do something in this life, but everything in the world will become complicated when they come into contact with people.

Long before the First Battle of Liaozuo started, Zhu Youxiao made a lot of plans and arrangements to ensure that the strategy against Liao could be effectively implemented, but he did not reveal much on the surface.

In the past, too many people paid too much attention to Liao affairs, either overtly or covertly. Many people even wanted to make a fuss about Liao affairs. The slightest disturbance could cause ripples and influence in the central court. This is not a normal phenomenon.

In Zhu Youxiao's eyes, the Ming Dynasty is not just Liaodong, but also other regions. Even if Liaodong is really destroyed, if there are no problems in other parts of the Ming Dynasty, especially if there are no problems with the central finance, then the Ming Dynasty will be destroyed in Liaodong. Everything can be restored if the central will of the country and the dynasty takes the lead.

In the Forbidden City at Youshizheng, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, the buildings cast more shadows. The golden glazed tiles were very dazzling, and the flags fluttered in the wind.

Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Youxiao, who had changed his clothes, took a powerful bow and took an arrow. He skillfully bent the bow and set the arrow, aiming at the target in front of him. He heard a sound of breaking through the air. Under the action of the bow string, the arrow increased its speed. Flying forward very quickly.

slap~
The arrow was nailed to the target, and the tail of the arrow was shaking.

"Your Majesty shoots!"

Qian Qianyi stepped forward to praise him, with excitement on his brows.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at Qian Qianyi, who was flattering him. Zhu Youxiao was self-aware of his own archery skills, so he only entertained himself in his spare time. He was not qualified for the so-called praise of a divine archer.

It seems that the emperor was not in a particularly good mood when he summoned Cui Chengxiu.

Seeing that the emperor was silent, Qian Qianyi rolled his eyes slightly, but secretly pondered and thought in his heart. When he thought of bumping into Cui Chengxiu when he entered the palace, Qian Qianyi thought of the Integrity Council with his serious expression.

"No matter how good this bow is, it can't compare to the fire gun."

Zhu Youxiao put down his powerful bow, turned and walked aside, "Qian Qing, you have worked hard these days."

"It is my great honor to be able to share your Majesty's worries."

Qian Qianyi hurriedly lowered his head to follow. Although he replied with his mouth, his heart was filled with excitement. The emperor specifically mentioned that a strong bow is not as good as a fire blunderbuss. This is because he has expectations for the war situation.

Right.

If there were no special expectations, then Wang Zheng and the others would not be in charge of the war bureau under the jurisdiction of the inner court, and the eunuchs of the inner court would instead become miscellaneous.

It's just that Qian Qianyi doesn't understand a little.

Since the emperor attaches great importance to the military affairs, why did he move them all out of the capital, and choose a site to rebuild in the Xishan area? He even moved all the gunpowder factories and bureaus in Beijing without leaving any. Isn't this just looking for trouble?

"The Qing family had previously submitted a report to Shu, which received a response from both the government and the public, and raised hundreds of thousands of taels of silver."

Zhu Youxiao sat on the brocade stool, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, "The Qing family has made great achievements. Whatever the Qing family wants, tell me now, and I will grant it."

What Zhu Youxiao mentioned was exactly the expenses required for the emperor's wedding and the ceremony of enthroning the emperor. Zhu Youxiao had never expected to raise so much money.

Zhu Youxiao was relatively clear about the moral character of the civil servants in the court, including some groups in Beijing.

Asking them to take out real money is undoubtedly cutting off their flesh.

Originally, Zhu Youxiao asked Qian Qianyi to take care of this matter, thinking that tens of thousands of taels of silver could be raised, which was considered a lot. However, he never expected that Qian Qianyi, running back and forth, actually raised 10 taels of silver.

This is not a small sum.

"I shared your Majesty's worries and worried about the country. I never thought about getting any reward."

After Qian Qianyi heard this, he immediately bowed and said: "I just did what I should do. If I have any distracting thoughts, then..."

He is quite sharp-tongued.

Zhu Youxiao put down the tea cup casually, looked at Qian Qianyi, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly. It must be said that Qian Qianyi's mouth was quite good.

Liu Ruoyu and Han Zanzhou who were waiting nearby stood like wooden piles, but their eyes changed when they looked at Qian Qianyi.

So eloquent.

Open your mouth, Your Majesty.Shut up the country.

If this constant companion is serving in front of the emperor, then they probably won't have anything to worry about.

"If everyone in the court can be like the Qing family, that will be my luck and the blessing of the country."

For the sake of those 10 taels of silver, Zhu Youxiao said against his will. When he said this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Liu Ruoyu and said, "Give the Qing family a seat to serve tea."

"Yes."

Liu Ruoyu hurriedly lowered his head and responded, then immediately signaled to the eunuch on the side.

Qian Qianyi was very excited to be praised like this by the emperor. He had been running around to raise a lot of gold and silver, just to win the favor of the emperor.

Facts have proved that everything he has done in the past was in vain.

"Sit down at Qing's house."

Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand to signal, looked at Qian Qianyi and said with a smile: "I wonder if the Qing family knows about something? Ye Xianggao has come to Beijing."

Qian Qianyi, who was originally thinking about how to express his position, just touched the brocade stool with his buttocks, paused slightly when he heard what the emperor said, and was secretly surprised in his heart.

"Ever since the first and second assistants were vacant in the cabinet, many people have been thinking about this matter." At that time, Zhu Youxiao lifted his robe and stood up, and said as he walked.

Upon seeing this, Qian Qianyi stood up and followed the emperor.

"I was busy planning something before and didn't know about it."

Although Qian Qianyi knew that Ye Xianggao was in Beijing, he kept saying so.

"I know~"

Zhu Youxiao saw through it without saying anything, so he put his hands behind his back and walked forward: "Don't look at the matter of the Secretary of the Ministry of Etiquette planning the wedding, many changes have happened in Liaodong, and there are all kinds of quarrels and discussions between the DPRK and the Central Government, but I also know that some people want to make things clear as soon as possible. The Qing family must know this about Ting Tui."

"Chen~"

Qian Qianyi was speechless for a moment.

Since the first assistant of the cabinet, Fang Congzhe, and the second assistant, Liu Yishui, were dismissed together, all officials in the government have paid attention to this matter. After all, the meaning of the cabinet is different.

"Have you never thought about joining the cabinet to help me share my worries?" Just when Qian Qianyi was thinking about how to answer, Zhu Youxiao said something that made Qian Qianyi feel even more excited.

Qian Qianyi's reputation among the government and the public is not low, but it also depends on who he compares with. Ye Xiang is higher. This person has a higher reputation in the Ming Dynasty. What's more, he served as the independent prime minister for a long time in the Wanli Dynasty. Although the chief minister of the cabinet has no Although he has the title of prime minister, he has the reality of being a prime minister. Although his power has been greatly reduced, even then, the power of the chief minister and assistant is still very important.

This is why many civil servants dream of becoming the chief minister of the cabinet.

"I know the talents, abilities, and loyalty of the Qing family." Looking at Qian Qianyi who was a little excited, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "The Qing family should understand what I mean, right?"

"I...I understand."

Qian Qianyi hurriedly lowered his head and responded, "This is asking him to run. This statement couldn't be more clear. If he can't even understand this, then his job as an official has been in vain."

"That's good."

Zhu Youxiao didn't say much else. He had opinions about Ye Xianggao's move to Beijing. He had even more opinions about how some people wanted to push Ye Xianggao into the cabinet.

If possible, Zhu Youxiao does not intend to let Ye Xianggao enter the cabinet. The key is how to put aside this person's ability, whether his attitude is correct, and whether he is willing to submit to the imperial power.

Zhu Youxiao wanted the chief minister of the cabinet to be able to do at least one thing well, that is, to be impartial in the matter of party struggle, rather than being a good person. In this regard, Ye Xianggao It may be difficult to do. If that were the case, Zhu Youxiao would not select Ye Xianggao, no matter how loud Ye Xianggao's voice was.

However, although he had such a conclusion in his heart, Zhu Youxiao did not say it out. He even wanted to continue the matter. It is good to pay attention. If you pay more attention to the government, you will pay less attention to other things, especially Zhu Youxiao didn't want too many people to pay attention to the Liao affairs.

Therefore, he summoned Qian Qianyi into the palace and told him these words just to make him immersed in it. Once a person's ambition is aroused, it is difficult to stop. Zhu Youxiao wanted to see it. Qian Qianyi accepted What will he do next, and what advantages can he gain from it.

(End of this chapter)