Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 270 The sword points at the cabinet

Chapter 270 The sword points at the cabinet
Winning over a group of people, dividing a group of people, and attacking a group of people are the classic means and methods of gaining power.

But for Zhu Youxiao, if he wants to be a good emperor of the Ming Dynasty and bring the rotten Ming Dynasty back on track, he must cultivate a group of people, support a group of people, and kill a group of people.

Only by doing all the above can we effectively ensure that we can firmly grasp the dominant advantage at any time, anywhere, and in any field. As long as we can do this, anything we want to do can be implemented gradually. of.

This is momentum!

This is Wei!

As the leader of a force, when something happens, you can't let the people below you see the joy or sorrow. You have to ask them to guess and think. You must never go down to fight or fight in person. You have to ask the people below to fight with each other. In the game, imperial power cannot tolerate mistakes, let alone mistakes!

“Brother, it’s exactly what you said.”

In the Dongnuan Pavilion, Zhu Youjian's face was excited, and there was disbelief between his brows. He held the memorial in his hand and said to Zhu Youxiao who was busy at the desk: "Brother Chen really didn't expect that these nobles in Beijing, a The family is so rich, half of the bank shares of Tianjin Thirteenth Bank were fully paid up after scraping together."

"The total value of these silver stocks is 2600 million taels, and the land discount in Tianjin alone accounts for nearly 2%. According to the memorial submitted to the emperor by Jin Yiwei, many of these lands that were included in the public accounts of the Thirteenth Bank of Tianjin are Chengdu The only thing that connects the pieces is the emperor brother, why did you grant the land in Jinghai and Wuqing counties to be included in this batch of silver stocks?"

"Because I am also piecing together things here and there."

Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly, put down his imperial pen, and looked up at Zhu Youjian, "It has become a fact to set up a port in Tianjin for trade. Even though there are still objections and doubts between the government and the public, the fact has been settled. Who asked me to open a port in Liaoning before?" Did Zuo lead a great victory?"

“Power is something you strive for, not something you wait for.”

"In the future, there will definitely be a large number of Western merchants docking in Tianjin. With more people, there will be more things to do. Therefore, Tianjin Bingbeidao and Tianjin Sanwei alone cannot effectively develop Tianjin with such scattered local powers. stand up."

"So I plan to withdraw the defense and establish a mansion in Tianjin. This mansion is different from the existing mansions in the Ming Dynasty. From now on, the Tianjin mansion will be under the direct jurisdiction of the central government."

"Only by implementing this, can the Thirteenth Industry of Tianjin be controlled by Tianjin officials, instead of Tianjin being controlled by the Thirteenth Industry. This is a matter of principle that no one can touch!!"

Zhu Youjian expressed doubts. He didn't understand what kind of plans his royal brother had hidden in everything he did.

Tianjin has already set up a port, and is also selecting suitable areas to build ports. Tianjin Customs is preparing for the construction smoothly, and Tianjin's coastal defense is developing as scheduled. In fact, in Zhu Youxiao's eyes, the entire Tianjin is the Kaihai Special Zone of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Youxiao wants to develop Tianjin , in order to increase the fiscal and tax revenue of the state treasury.

However, development requires capital, and the current situation of the Ming Dynasty is that everyone in the court is very poor. If you want to truly develop Tianjin, you must find another way to effectively use the power of integration to build a strong local government and solid coastal defense. system, a stable supply of domestic funds, diverse maritime routes, and stable private capital. Through this complex operating system, struggles and games were solved one after another during the period, and Tianjin was gradually developed. Focusing on the main line of foreign sea trade, Tianjin can Preparing for the establishment of diversified public and private sector industries...

"So, Brother Emperor, you have set up a new department to guide and audit the officials of the Qing Dynasty in the Shaofu, and you have the idea of ​​intervening in Tianjin?" Zhu Youjian, who had been thinking for a long time, seemed to have thought of something, and looked at Zhu Youxiao and said.

"Yes."

Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly and said: "My energy is limited, and I have a lot to do. Even if Tianjin withdraws its military and establishes government offices in the future, I cannot always keep an eye on Tianjin.

But now in Tianjin, a large amount of gold, silver and land are concentrated in the Thirteenth Line. It would be very difficult for Chen Qiyu to directly interfere with them.

Therefore, Shaofu is an excellent substitute. Don't forget, half of the banking stocks of Tianjin Thirteen Banks are in the hands of Shaofu, and there are many imperial houses in Tianjin.

What I have to do now is to clarify the main body of Tianjin's development, let the newly established guidance and auditing departments of the Shaofu play a role, and work with Tianjin Yousi to open up sea trade, develop the state-owned economy, and support the private economy at the same time. When Tianjin Customs tax revenue reaches a certain scale, it will gradually be vested in Tianjin Yousi, allowing Tianjin to actively develop in a complete state. "

The establishment of the Thirteenth Bank of Tianjin is, in a sense, a transitional political concession. The nobles in Beijing and their followers can make as much money as they want within the defined framework. After all, this is your However, the clear bottom line cannot be touched, and what is required must be done. This will test Zhu Youxiao's political vision and methods.

So there is the main valve of Tianjin Customs, the connection hub of Shaofu, and the fulcrum of Huahui Bank...

What Zhu Youxiao did was to use his title of powerful emperor to clarify the policy of opening up the sea to trade, allocate a batch of internal funds and money, and attract the people with the tangible and tangible dividends of opening up the sea. Capital, so as to achieve the overall concept of spending small money to do big things.

"I hope that Tianjin's opening of the sea can be done from the beginning, not just how much tax money can be collected in the future, but to prepare for Tianjin to build a variety of industries in various fields."

Zhu Youxiao said with determination in his eyes: "Just talking about foreign maritime trade, it requires a large number of sea-going ships to support it. Sea-going ships do not appear out of thin air. They need to be produced in shipyards. Shipbuilding requires all kinds of wood, paint, Iron materials, etc., whether it is the main industry of shipbuilding or the upstream and downstream supply industries, require a large number of manpower to produce and manufacture."

"Royal brother, Tianjin is not just as simple as opening the sea, it also carries a possibility. If it can succeed, Ming Dynasty will embark on a completely different new path, so I do not allow anyone to dare to do anything to me. To cause destruction while planning this journey."

Zhu Youjian opened his mouth wide. He had too much to digest and absorb what his royal brother said. This collided with what he knew before, giving him a new understanding.

It seems that Ming Dynasty has been changing.

At this moment, Zhu Youjian was still amazed at what he heard, but what he didn't know was that the cabinet at that time was experiencing a storm!
The scene changes to the cabinet.

"The emperor, who is destined to be the emperor, said: I have dismissed the first and second assistants in the cabinet. The people in the cabinet are impetuous and have no intention of assisting the government. The situation is even worse when there are ministers in the court who often use the excuse that the national affairs are worrying, in the name of recommending talents to me. Talent, but in fact..." Wang Tiqian, the eunuch in charge of the ceremonial eunuch, held a copy of the edict with his head held high and read out the decree with great energy. In front of Wang Tiqian, kneeling Han Xu, Zhu Guozuo, He Zongyan, Shen, Shi Jikai and other cabinet ministers were supported by a group of ministers, and behind them were a group of subordinate officials of the cabinet.

No one thought that a decree would be issued to the cabinet now.

Listening to the edict read by Wang Tiqian, the eunuch of the inner court, everyone present showed different expressions, and their emotions were even more different, because this edict was issued in the vernacular, and there was dissatisfaction with the cabinet and dissatisfaction with Yousi in the words. It's not disguised at all.

"…Retire Han Xu from the position of Qunfu!"

When Wang Tiqian read the edict to this point, everyone present except Han Xu was surprised. No one thought that the emperor had deposed Han Xu.

It's coming, it's coming.

At this time, Han Xu seemed to be discouraged, and his whole person became very vicissitudes of life. He knelt on the ground with dull eyes, nothing, nothing.

A victory from Liaozuo caused the situation in the central court to suddenly turn around.

In Zhu Youxiao's eyes, since you are no longer fussing over things and no longer barking, then I, the Great Tomorrow, will fuss over things so that none of you can care about anything else.

Regarding the cabinet's move, Zhu Youxiao's political purpose was very clear. He wanted to use the changes in the cabinet to divert the attention of the ministers in Beijing, so that they could not criticize the opening of the sea in Tianjin and interfere with other things. After all, changes in the position of the cabinet would inevitably Represents the shuffling of cards in the court.

Feeling dissatisfied?

Dissatisfied?

Not in compliance with the system?

Then let me hold it all in. Who will let me lead a great victory in Liaozuo?

If you want to criticize me, you also lead a great victory!

This is the advantage of the emperor immediately!

Even though Zhu Youxiao didn't go to the battlefield, the nature was the same.

"...In view of the unstable order of the country and the accumulation of major military and political affairs, I have decided to promote Zhu Guozuo to be a bachelor of Jidian Palace, a minor security guard and the crown prince's grand master, and given a python robe to take charge of the cabinet affairs."

When Wang Tiqian read this, Zhu Guozuo, who was kneeling on the ground, couldn't believe it. The chief minister who had made a fuss in the court before and was about to be promoted to the court actually fell on him like this?
This is against the rules!
The chief minister of the cabinet who has not experienced promotion in the capital is unsatisfactory in the eyes of the civil servants, and some even do not recognize him.

Of course Zhu Youxiao knew this.

Therefore, this cabinet change has many hidden intentions.

As the candidate for the first assistant of the cabinet was clarified, the position of the second assistant was also clarified. Qian Qianyi, the former general secretary, was elected. This person had a high voice in the government before, second only to Ye Xianggao, who had the highest voice.

The court recommends cabinet ministers?

Damn it!
Perhaps future cabinet candidates will have to return to the route of court recommendation, but as the latest cabinet of the Tianqi Dynasty, Zhu Youxiao must take complete leadership, and within five years, the cabinet will not change again unless major mistakes are made. This will lead to damage to the interests of the country, otherwise too frequent changes in cabinet candidates will only intensify party strife.

As for Ye Xianggao, who had the loudest voice, he was eliminated by Zhu Youxiao at the same age.

No matter whether you were an independent prime minister in the Wanli Dynasty, whether you were very capable, or how high your reputation was between the government and the public, if you are old, it just won't work. Isn't Fang Congzhe, the former chief minister of the cabinet, also old?
Once this person gets old, his aggressiveness will weaken, and he will also become hesitant and indecisive. Zhu Youxiao is looking for cabinet ministers for himself, not for being angry.

If we didn't take action against the cabinet in the past, we would be damned short of a fight.

Now that Liaozuo has won a great victory, Zhu Youxiao has no worries anymore.

I’ll change it for you first!
Therefore, in addition to the first and second assistants, the number of group assistants in the cabinet has not only been increased, but also has a wide range of key aspects. In addition to He Zongyan, Shen, and Shi Jikai staying, the group assistants have added Sun Ruyou, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, Bi Ziyan, the minister of the Ministry of Hubu, and Bi Ziyan, the minister of the Ministry of War. Wang Xiangqian, the minister, assisted Sun Chengzong in the military affairs of the capital.

Of course, if Sun Chengzong enters the cabinet, he will step down from his post as Assistant Administrator of the Military Affairs of the Beijing Camp. All this is planned by Zhu Youxiao. With Sun Chengzong entering the cabinet, the military affairs of the Beijing Camp will be temporarily controlled by Zhang Weixian. As for the Assistant Administrator, If there is no suitable candidate, just pick them slowly first. When the main force that aids the Liao Dynasty returns to Beijing in triumph, the comprehensive reform of the Beijing camp will begin.

This is how Zhu Youxiao does things, either he doesn't do it, or he does it to the extreme when he wants to do it, one link within another, and the purpose is also very pure, which is to do what he has done so that people can't find any reason to want to do something. Okay, first find a reason to refute it. If not, then I'm sorry. I don't follow the ancestral system...

(End of this chapter)

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