Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 330 On the Rewards for Deeds
Although the country is big, if it is warlike, it will perish; although the world is safe, if it forgets to fight, it will be in danger!

For a centralized dynasty with a vast territory, maintaining the stability of the country is not only about civil affairs, but also military strategy and deterrence. Real peace and stability cannot be said by words, but must be deterred by force. After all, what external forces are afraid of is always the muscles you show off, not your wealth! !

Qianqing Palace.

Dongnuan Pavilion.

"Today I have summoned all the ministers to come over for this royal court meeting. There are some things that need to be clarified."

Zhu Youxiao sat on the throne, looked around at the ministers gathered in the hall, and said with a serious expression: "It has been several months since Liao Zuo's victory. I have never mentioned the post-war rewards. Before that, I only made it clear that I wanted to build a monument to the loyal martyrs." , Zhonglie Temple, these two major projects are still under construction."

It's finally coming.

Zhu Guozuo, Qian Qianyi, Sun Ruyou, Bi Ziyan, Wang Xiangqian and other cabinet ministers and ministers in Jingqing all had different thoughts in their hearts after hearing what the emperor said. The DPRK aroused great repercussions, and the construction of the Zhonglie Monument and Zhonglie Temple caused a lot of opposition and controversy in the DPRK.

In fact, for the civil servants, it is not a good thing for the emperor to treat military generals favorably and rely heavily on them. After all, military generals hold too much power, which will inevitably lead to the separatist rule of vassal towns or the situation of being unable to lose their power. Once this situation occurs in the Ming Dynasty, it will definitely threaten the stability of the country.

However, Emperor Qiangang is used to being arbitrary and likes to be arbitrary in everything he does. This has also led to the so-called reward issue being postponed until now.

"Initiate Your Majesty."

Sun Ruyou stepped forward and bowed: "As for the rewards for the great victory of Liao Zuo, I believe that the decision will be made by the Ministry of War for the time being, and the military merits of each general will be clarified. The Ministry of War will send personnel to Liao to supervise the review. After the relevant matters are clarified, we will proceed with the details. It’s best to discuss this matter, after all…”

"Why bother?"

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and interrupted: "In the past period of time, I have sent people to supervise the review. In today's imperial meeting, I want to clarify the rewards of the generals and ministries. This matter cannot be delayed any longer. If I drag it on any longer, it will only chill the heart of my great athlete, Ming Dynasty."

really.

When some ministers heard this, they secretly said to themselves that they had been in contact with the emperor for a long time, and the civil servants in the government now all knew the emperor's temper.

"Your Majesty wants to reward you. This is what the court must do. After all, Liao Zuo can achieve a great victory, which is extraordinary for the court."

Bi Ziyan stepped forward, bowed to the emperor and said, "But I have something to say. The current treasury relief has not yet achieved its due results. It may involve a monetary reward, and the Ministry of Revenue may not be able to come up with too much money." , to implement the follow-up rewards, please take your Majesty into consideration."

"My minister agrees."

Qian Qianyi, the second assistant to the cabinet, followed closely and said: "I feel that when it comes to the rewards for the great victory of Liaozuo, promotion should be the main focus. The court is still facing many difficulties. If we spend all the money we have in the treasury, Giving rewards to soldiers who have made meritorious service may make the court passive."

Zhu Youxiao could understand what Bi Ziyan said. After all, he was the financial minister of the Ming Dynasty. The consideration of the problem not only involves rewards, but also all aspects. His true intention is to hope that the national treasury can provide part of the money. , the internal funds can be allocated part of it, and then the matter can be properly resolved.

It will definitely not work without a reward.

After all, the Ming Dynasty won the battle in Liaozuo and repulsed the rebel rebels who invaded Ming Xinjiang. However, the losses of the ministries participating in the battle on the front line were not small. If the court did not reward them after the war, I am afraid it would breed great dissatisfaction. If we encounter this kind of war again in the future, who will fight to the death?

But what Qian Qianyi said is a bit irresponsible. What does it mean to focus on promotion? The underlying meaning is not to express that only rewards are given to generals who lead the troops in battles. As for the lower-level officers, they can be given more. , after all, if you really want a generous reward, then the court can't pass it?
This is the typical arrogant thinking of civil servants!

Never treat lower-level soldiers as human beings! !
If Zhu Youxiao really follows Bi Ziyan's path, then don't engage in any military reforms. If you don't treat the soldiers at the bottom as human beings, why should they be loyal to you?
Bullshit!

"Your Majesty, you don't have to think too much about the gold and silver involved in the reward. I have already allocated a sum of gold and silver in my internal funds for the purpose of the reward."

Zhu Youxiao lifted up the sleeves of his robe and said calmly: "In addition, I previously issued a decree to Xiong Tingbi, asking him to set aside 400 million acres of military land in Liaodong to reward the Ming Dynasty athletes who participated in the war and made meritorious deeds, so When it comes to gold and silver rewards, the demand is actually not that big.” “!!!”

A word stirred up a thousand waves.

The civil servants in Beijing did not know anything about the matter of military personnel Xundian. One was because Zhu Youxiao asked Xiong Tingbi and the others to keep it secret, and the other was to directly arrest many people when liquidating the guard station. This gave no chance to those who had contacts in Beijing. According to the report, one is that when military subordinates were dispatched, it was in the name of checking the garrison fields. The other is that there were many things in the capital before, which made many groups in Beijing not pay attention to Liaodong. It may be due to various reasons that this special the existence of the situation.

Poor transportation conditions are by no means without benefits.

Zhu Youxiao took advantage of this situation many times and acted quickly and then spoke slowly, which in turn made the civil servants in the court often belatedly aware of the situation.

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate!"

Sun Ruyou frowned and said: "Four million acres are classified as military land. Where should this be allocated? How should the court levy taxes on these lands?"

Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "All the military land has been distributed. Could it be that according to the wishes of the Qing family, all these lands are to be taken back. After the problems you raised are solved, they will be distributed to the soldiers who have made meritorious service." They?"

Have you sent them all? !

Many ministers who heard this had expressions of astonishment. Without their knowledge, Liaodong Yousi dared to do such a big thing?
How can this work! !

"What are your Majesty's standards for rewarding military subordinates?"

Under this situation, Zhu Guozuo, the chief minister of the cabinet, stepped forward and said: "Where did the 400 million acres of military land come from? As the Liaodong manager, why did Xiong Tingbi not submit a note to the Ministry of War when doing these things? Chen Yanming? Your Majesty, these are not trivial matters!!"

State-owned state laws, family rules.

Rules cannot be broken casually.

From the perspective of a civil servant, the imperial court has patriarchal laws and etiquette systems, and everything must be done according to the system. Even if the emperor can do whatever he wants, the officials below cannot. If anyone can bypass the center to do things, it will take a long time. Is that okay?What else does the center do?
In fact, Zhu Youxiao also understood this idea, but this time he had to do it. If he did not bypass the central department and distribute the 400 million acres of military-affiliated land, it would be impossible to conduct an inventory of all the guard stations under Liaodong's jurisdiction.

After all, if you want to weaken the power of the generals in Liaodong, you must divide them and break them, which means separating the guard posts from the garrison.

The only way is to first solve the maladministration of the guard station, and at the same time appease more low-level soldiers with real land rewards, so as to take advantage of the fact that the Jianlu are unable to fight anymore, and then roughly screen Liaodong, and then pass through many The successive battles against the captives gradually eliminated the so-called self-respect of Liao generals.

Zhu Youxiao had to make full use of the grindstone of building captives. It was impossible to destroy all his family wealth and strive to suppress the rebellion in the shortest time. This was the most uneconomical approach to the Ming Dynasty.

Just fight slowly. In the process of fighting, gradually adjust and improve the Ming Dynasty's military system, gradually govern and develop Liaodong, and minimize losses before accounting.

What's more, Zhu Youxiao also has an important initiative for military vassal Xundian planned this time. He wants to promote water diversion for rice cultivation in Liaodong and innovate rice planting technology. Liaodong has such fertile black soil. Even if the climate is colder, shouldn't it be done? It is so abandoned. In Zhu Youxiao's eyes, it is simply a huge waste! !

If this policy can be implemented and gradually promoted over three to five years, coupled with the trial planting of high-yielding crops such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, and corn, Zhu Youxiao does not think that continuing to fight against the Jianlu will be a big burden on the Ming Dynasty. The safari regional forces with a core group of less than one million cannot be called a political power in Zhu Youxiao's eyes. If they really wait for the Ming Dynasty to adjust, can they be the opponent of the Ming Dynasty?

"These are indeed no small things."

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao looked at the ministers with firm eyes, "But at that time, did the government allow me to discuss it with anyone? Who was thinking about this at that time? What's the point of talking about it now? "

(End of this chapter)