Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 261 Liaozuo’s victory
As the supreme ruler of the Ming Dynasty, the most taboo thing is to go out in person and fight directly with the civil and military officials below. Even if he wins, he will lose in the end.

Because in the process of fighting, the emperor's majesty will also be damaged. Once people lose their sense of awe, then the imperial power will lose its intimidating effect.

If you are defeated directly, always being led by the nose, and finally choose to be incompetent and kill indiscriminately, using this as a fig leaf for the imperial power, then it will be an even worse defeat.

The emperor is not allowed to make mistakes. As long as mistakes are made, all kinds of constraints and calculations will follow one after another. At that time, the king will no longer be the king, the minister will no longer be the minister, and all regulations and order will be completely disrupted.

Zhu Youxiao understood this truth deeply when he first came to the throne of Yuji, so he wanted to purge the inner court, he wanted to set up a special royal guard governor's palace, he wanted to strengthen the factory guards, he wanted to gather the power of the imperial guards, he wanted to To prepare for the establishment of the Fengtai and Xishan camps, he wanted to prepare for the Shaofu system, he wanted to prepare for the establishment of two study rooms, he wanted to...

All the above are done to establish a buffer zone in the struggle between imperial power and ministerial power to avoid ending up personally. When encountering corresponding problems, corresponding groups or forces can come forward to solve them. In this way, even if If things go wrong, there is still a chance to mediate and turn things around, instead of being defeated directly.

In a tense and busy atmosphere, time always passes quickly, as if a long time has passed in the blink of an eye.

The capital city in May is a bit drier, and the weather is getting hotter.

During the Little Ice Age, the climate was the most unpredictable. Extreme weather increased, natural disasters increased, and the capriciousness made people very passive.

South study.

Since a batch of important memorials from the imperial court were dispatched, the South Study Room had never been relaxed. For many days in a row, neither the counselors nor the attachés had any time to rest. They were so busy that it seemed that the South Study Room had become a busy place. the main theme.

"How many days have passed. The corrupt officials who were arrested in the Cangchang case supervised by the Institute of Integrity are still being executed by the Jin Yiwei."

"It's getting hotter and hotter today. Jinyiwei kills a group of people every few days, and there are many people watching every time. If there is an epidemic, the consequences will be disastrous."

"The epidemic is unlikely to happen. Haven't you paid attention? Every time the Jinyiwei killed a group of people, the Shuntian government organized manpower to splash lime on the West Market. Especially at night, the streets inside and outside the capital also He would splash lime and pour water on them, and I heard from the Wanping County police officer that this was to kill them."

"Speaking of which, since Sun Fuyin took office, there have been great changes in various places inside and outside the capital, especially in the outer city. The changes are simply earth-shaking."

In the attaché's office, attaches such as Yan Yingyuan, Chen Mingyu, and Feng Houdun were busy with the various errands at hand. They rarely had a short break. They were all in their respective positions. It was not clear who the topic of conversation was, and they gradually became clearer. They started chatting. They were so tired these days, even if they had a short rest like now, they had very little time.

"Counsellor Fan, don't you want to go in?"

While Yan Yingyuan and the others were talking, outside the attaché's office, Counselor Fan Jingwen stopped and did not rush in. Counselor Dong Yingju, who was traveling with him, became suspicious.

"Wait a moment before entering."

Fan Jingwen replied: "Let them all rest. They have been busy these days. They go to the palace to sit on duty at Mao hour, and leave the palace to go home at Xu."

"Then why don't we wait for a while?"

Dong Yingju suggested.

"it is good."

Fan Jingwen nodded.

Speaking of turning around, the two of them were just walking in the corridor of the south study room. Whether they went to the study room or the south study room, they had extraordinary responsibilities and missions. Therefore, it was destined that the two study rooms must be very close to the Qianqing Palace.

"Have you heard about it, Counselor Fan?"

Dong Yingju walked a few steps and said to Fan Jingwen who was walking with him: "The Shaofu seems to be holding an examination to select a group of talents. The lowest clerk's office alone has to recruit nearly a thousand people. It is said that all those who pass the county examination are stopped at Anyone who has passed the government examination or college examination can register to take the exam."

"How did Counselor Dong know this?"

Fan Jingwen did not reply, but looked at Dong Yingju and asked.

"It's just hearsay."

Dong Yingju smiled.

"This matter is not our Nan Study Room matter. Counselor Dong should pay more attention."

Fan Jingwen frowned and said: "The powers of the Young Mansion are divided into those in the inner court, and it is exactly like this. Those who have ministers in the outer court don't say much else.

However, if the Shaofu really wants to conduct an examination to select talents as Shaofu officials, I am afraid that some officials will definitely object. After all, the orthodoxy of our dynasty is the imperial examination. "

"Yes, this is what I am worried about too."

Dong Yingju suppressed his smile at this moment and said with a serious expression: "Not only the Shaofu, but also the two study rooms, have been controversial among the government and the public since the day they were planned. If the Shaofu really wants to do this, the controversy will be even greater. ,maybe……"

"These are not things we have to consider."

Fan Jingwen frowned and said: "You feed your Majesty and worry about your Majesty. No matter where we are, as long as we can share your Majesty's worries, as ministers, we will be considered qualified."

Speaking of which, whether it is the establishment of the Young Mansion or the establishment of the two study rooms, they have been controversial and criticized from the beginning to the end. The reason is also very simple. With such a government office, it is destroying the balance of power.

But whether it is the Shaofu or the two studies, the responsibilities it takes over are very complicated, and there are many errands to be done. There is often a lot of discussion between the government and the public. However, the officials here, no matter how big or small, have no thought or energy to pay attention to them. There are no errands. Once it was done, the emperor kept urging him, and there was no time to think too much.

This is exactly what Zhu Youxiao intended.

People who have affairs in the outer dynasty can say whatever they want. The young master and the two studies should be busy as they should. If the errands are done well, there will be rewards. If the errands are done badly, there will be punishments. The rewards and punishments are clear, which also makes these civil servants different from the civil servants of the outer dynasty. Busy with various errands, this will achieve Zhu Youxiao's political purpose.

In the future, whether it is governing the world or developing Beizhili, the Shaofu and the Liangshufang will play a special role. Especially in the development of Beizhili, in addition to prospering the private economy, it must be the leading state-owned economy, which requires the Shaofu. There are divisions under the jurisdiction, and they work together to develop together.

In the development of a country, private capital is indispensable, which can play a role in supervision, competition, lubrication, etc. State-owned capital alone must be the leader, otherwise once the power of chaebols or consortiums appears in private capital, it will inevitably be overt or covert. Coercing the court, pursuing profit is the nature of capital, but there are too many things in the world that cannot be discussed solely in terms of pursuing profit.

Especially in areas related to the national economy and people's livelihood, if private capital becomes the leader and state-owned capital becomes a vassal, it means that ruthless exploitation will become the main theme. If the last drop of blood and sweat is not squeezed out, private capital will not give up and will die. How many people and families destroyed are never something they will consider. "Boom! Boom! Boom!!"

Just when Fan Jingwen and the others were about to go to the attaché's office to hand over their errands, they vaguely heard the sound of drums, which came from the Meridian Gate.

"What happened?"

Yan Yingyuan, Chen Mingyu and other attendants from the South Study Room, who were originally talking, all ran out of the office room at this moment, with different expressions on their faces.

"I've met Counselor Fan."

"I've met Counselor Dong."

Under the salutes of all the attendants, Fan Jingwen and Dong Yingju ignored them. They looked at each other with an expression of surprise.

"But playing drums and beating drums?"

At this moment, Shi Bangyao, Han Yiliang and other counselors who were busy in the official room ran out of the counselor's official room, especially Shi Bangyao, who looked very excited.

"Can't be wrong."

Fan Jingwen, who was standing with his hands hanging down, spoke at this moment.

"Is it Liaodong?"

"It must be Liaodong!"

"Is the battle in Liaozuo over?"

"Quick! Go to Qianqing Palace to see you!"

At this moment, the South Study Room was full of sounds, and many people's faces showed mixed emotions of surprise and excitement. No one expected that under the current situation, drums and drums were being played at the Meridian Gate.

This is not only true in the south study room, but also in the upper study room.

"It's playing drums!"

"Liaodong is victorious?"

"Quick! Go to Qianqing Palace to see you!"

The counselors Wei Guangxu and Shi Yong'an in the study room, as well as the attachés Jin Xuan, Zhang Kentang, He Tengjiao and others, all began to discuss with excitement.

And as the sound of the drums spreads, the impact is spreading.

The Qianqing Palace at that time.

"Brother Imperial, it's Zuojie!!"

Zhu Youjian rushed out of the west greenhouse and couldn't hide his excitement and ran towards the east greenhouse. All the big Han generals on duty along the way bowed their heads and saluted. But at this time, Zhu Youjian didn't care about it at all and trotted in all the way. Dong Nuan Pavilion.

"It turned out to be playing drums."

Zhu Youxiao, who vaguely heard the sound of drums, saw Zhu Youjian running in, and his frown relaxed. Zhu Youxiao, who had been busy at his desk just now, thought that someone was knocking at the Meridian Gate again when he first heard the sound.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, Congratulations, Your Majesty~"

The eunuchs Liu Ruoyu, Han Zanzhou and other eunuchs serving in front of the emperor all knelt down to Zhu Youxiao at this moment. The only place where the Ming Dynasty was fighting at the moment was on the border of Liaodong.

From the Meridian Gate, there is sound of victory and beating of drums, it must be the war in Liaodong!

"Brother Emperor?"

Zhu Youjian looked excited, but when he saw that his royal brother didn't respond, he couldn't help but feel doubtful.

"Send someone to the Meridian Gate."

Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand and said.

"The slaves obey the orders!"

Liu Ruoyu hurriedly bowed and responded.

The news about the Liaozuo battle that had been on his mind finally came out, and it caused the drums to be played at the Meridian Gate. That must be good news, and Zhu Youxiao had a smile on his face.

Did you win?

Must have won.

Although Zhu Youxiao stayed in the Forbidden City and the capital, playing games and fighting with the civil servants of the outer court, deep in Zhu Youxiao's heart, he was always tied to Liaodong.

The Liaozuo battle cannot be defeated and cannot afford to be defeated. Zhu Youxiao has too many plans and deployments. If he wants to effectively carry out the follow-up, he needs a big victory in Liaodong to ensure the stability of Liaozuo such as Shenyang and Liaoyang. If we roll it out in an orderly manner, we will face many thorny problems and even more constraints. Now with the sound of the drums at the Meridian Gate, everything seems to have fallen to the ground...

(End of this chapter)