Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 331 The whole house was shocked

Zhu Youxiao's direct rhetorical question left all the officials present speechless. At that time, the situation in the DPRK was unstable. All parties and factions, as well as other civil servants, were focusing their energy and attention on the court. Who had any thoughts? Go and worry about other things.

Let’s not talk about the situation in the past, let’s talk about the current situation. Emperor Qiangang issued a secret edict to Liaodong at his own discretion, causing a large number of elite aid aids to be sent to various places in northern Zhili. The originally chaotic situation was reversed in an instant, and a large number of corrupt officials were involved. The arrests of many groups involved in the warehouse's losses seemed to be of great benefit to the court.

It's just that in the eyes of the civil servants, when military generals lead their elite troops to interfere in local government affairs, there is no guarantee that other troubles will not occur during this period. If someone has undesirable thoughts and maintains self-respect in the local area, it will be detrimental to the court's face and prestige. To put it bluntly, the loss would be too great.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao saw through the above-mentioned ideas and opinions at a glance. However, for the overall development and governance of Beizhili and the advancement of subsequent planning and deployment, some risks are worth taking. After all, in Zhu Youxiao's heart, The next plan is already determined!
"Since you don't want to say anything, let's listen to my decision on the reward first."

Seeing that the ministers in front of him were silent, Zhu Youxiao leaned on the cushions and said calmly. Then he looked at Liu Ruoyu who was aside. When Liu Ruoyu saw this, he immediately walked towards a place and prepared to read out the imperial edict.

It became quiet in Dongnuan Pavilion.

Zhu Guozuo, Qian Qianyi, Sun Ruyou, Bi Ziyan and other cabinet ministers and court officials looked at Liu Ruoyu and the eunuchs behind him with different eyes. When they saw the imperial edicts, everyone understood that this imperial court meeting Ah, it was said that they wanted to discuss the matter of merit evaluation and reward, but in fact the emperor had already made a decision.

"The Emperor Fengtian Chengyun issued an edict: Jianlu betrayed his trust and committed the following crimes. He deviated from the imperial court's policy of stabilizing Jianzhou and the Three Guards, deliberately provoked a war, and successively defeated Ye He and other tribes who were loyal to the Ming Dynasty..."

Facing the gazes of the ministers in the palace, Liu Ruoyu opened the first imperial edict and read out the decree with a serious expression. At the beginning, he characterized the Jianlu rebellion as a rebellion against the Ming Dynasty. The Jianlu rebellion was a civil strife and a rebellion that the Ming Dynasty must suppress.

Zhu Youxiao wants everyone to know that the Jianlu rebellion must be suppressed, and after it is suppressed, the Jianzhou Sanwei and other territories occupied by the Jianlu will be brought under the rule of the Ming Dynasty!
Deep in Zhu Youxiao's heart, the Ming Dynasty's territory should not be like this. Recreating the Qiuye Begonia territory is the first step for the Ming Dynasty!
When the Qiuye Begonia territory reappears, when the Ming Dynasty resolves the evil policies and cancers that have arisen, when the domestic economic structure initially realizes change and development, and when the navy and army’s military strength is enhanced, the momentum of expansion around the four corners of the northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast will gradually Push it up.

Especially the Nanyang Islands, which are rich in resources and strategically located, Zhu Youxiao will bring them under the rule of the Ming Dynasty no matter what!
Since the vast Ming Dynasty has inland rivers and rivers, it should have an additional inland sea. This is in line with the characteristics of a unified centralized dynasty!
"...Xiong Tingbi came out of Liaodong in danger, intimidated Xiaoxiao with his tough attitude, led all the garrison troops in Liao to defend the Ming territory, and shattered the invaders' delusions of invasion. I decided to make Xiong Tingbi a marquis, and conferred the title of Tianyi Guards to loyal and upright civil servants, and promoted him to the title of civil servant. Dr. Guanglu has allowed the third generation of imperial concubines, the title of Zhenlu, and the title of Crown Prince and Young Master. I appreciate this!"

A word stirred up a thousand waves.

When the officials gathered in Dongnuan Pavilion heard this edict, they all looked shocked. What a joke. Just to repel the Jianlu invasion and order the Marquis, this reward is too generous!

Since the Wanli Dynasty, in the past few decades, except for one Li Chengliang who was appointed Ning Yuanbo, there has been no other imperial edict during this period. Why should he, Xiong Tingbi!

Just because he has a loud voice?

Just because he has a quick temper?
This is because Xiong Tingbi was a civil servant, and all the ministers and ministers present reacted like this. If he dared to be a military general, he would have even more unpleasant words.

But even so, Xiong Tingbi's reward was too generous. He was awarded Tianyi Guards to push sincerity and keep upright civil servants. In the Ming Dynasty's imperial edict ceremony, there are four grades in total. The first grade is the founding auxiliary movement tuicheng, which belongs to the founding of the country. Only there.The second class is Fengtian Jingnan Tuicheng, which belongs to the heroes of Jingnan. The third class is Fengtian Yiyun Tuicheng. The fourth class is Fengtian Yiwei Tuicheng. The military minister is called Xuanli Wuchen, and the civil servant is called Shouzheng Wenchen.

When these imperial edicts are promulgated to the world, Xiong Tingbi will be among the nobles. As long as the next three generations do not make serious mistakes, such as treason and other capital crimes, no one can stop the Xiong family's honor and prosperity!

"Your Majesty, it is true that Xiong Tingbi contributed to the great victory of Liaozuo, but the title awarded is too heavy. I sincerely ask your Majesty to think twice before doing so!"

"Your Majesty, the great victory in Liaozuo was not the result of Xiong Tingbi alone. Even if he wants a generous reward, Xiong Tingbi cannot be alone. Such an edict is issued to the world, which may lead to criticism."

"Think twice, Your Majesty..."

Just as Zhu Youxiao thought, many of the group of ministers and ministers summoned to the imperial court jumped out to object after hearing the imperial edict.

However, Zhu Youxiao didn't pay attention to the advice of the ministers in front of him at all. If he didn't reward Xiong Tingbi so generously, how could he reward the generals?

The group of nobles of the Ming Dynasty must be replaced. Those useless nobles must not be allowed to lie on the credit book and cannot share the worries of the country and the country. In the future, the title system of the Ming Dynasty will be more stringent. It is absolutely impossible to continue to inherit it at every turn! ! "Emperor Fengtian Chengyun, decreed: A great victory can be achieved in the first battle of Liaozuo, which will demonstrate the might of our Ming Dynasty and the military. It is not the result of one unit. When the situation in Liaozuo is changing drastically, I, under the guidance of Qi Jin and Qin Bangping..."

Seeing that the emperor ignored the ministers, Liu Ruoyu picked up the second edict and read it out almost loudly to suppress the voices of the ministers.

This scene made all the officials look solemn.

However, when they heard that Qi Jin was appointed Pinglubo, Qin Bangping was Dinglubo, Chen Ce was Fushun Bo, and Tong Zhongkui was Puhe Bo, many ministers could not stand. They were already afraid of conferring titles on military generals, so the emperor made them all in one go. If you kill the four, doesn't this show that you want to focus on martial arts?

No!

No way!
Isn't it just a raid on Jianlu's den of thieves, captured Hetuala, and captured many Jianlu family members? Isn't it just a group of troops to defend the Hun River, ensure the stability of Shenyang City, and start a fierce battle with Jianlu, even if they want to be rewarded and promoted? Their duties are over. At worst, they will be rewarded with more gold and silver. How can there be any reason to be a prince?

"His Majesty!!"

"His Majesty!!"

For a time, many ministers gave advice one after another, but the first assistant Zhu Guozuo, the second assistant Qian Qianyi, the group assistant Bi Ziyan, Wang Xiangqian, and Sun Chengzong stood quietly, but they understood in their hearts that the emperor I may want to use this reward to win over the generals and restore the Ming Dynasty's military power!
However, Zhu Youxiaoli ignored him.

He just leaned on the cushion and said nothing, sitting and watching the ministers give their advice. Liu Ruoyu, who stood beside him, continued to read out the imperial edict.

You are noisy.

I declare mine.

Zhu Youxiao didn't care at all about the objections of the ministers in front of him. Even if they didn't recognize the imperial edict, it still had to be issued.

Zhu Youxiao wanted to use this edict to promote part of the military reform plan, and also to promote the reform of Lord Ming Dynasty. Only the divisions of Duke, Marquis and Earl were not enough in Zhu Youxiao's view. Strictly subdivide the titles to encourage civil and military meritorious service. In the future, the Ming Dynasty will clearly define meritorious services for the country and will not be limited to any field. However, future titles will no longer include land rewards.

If you want to reward land, it can only be done overseas. It is impossible to have it in the Ming Dynasty. Moreover, Zhu Youxiao will also clarify the upper limit of land for each level of title to curb land annexation! !

Of course, these ideas and plans must be implemented step by step. The road is taken step by step. No one can think of running without even learning how to walk.

"The Emperor, who is bound by heaven, decrees:..."

In such a chaotic scene, Liu Ruoyu read out loudly, while Zhu Guozuo, Qian Qianyi, Bi Ziyan and others who remained silent, after hearing the content of the decree read out, all of them were sure of what they were thinking. I think, but even so, they were still shocked.

Because the ensuing imperial titles once again revealed two nobles and barons, and were subdivided into four levels. After the imperial title of one marquis and four earls, during the great victory in Liaozuo, the emperor also granted the title of twelve viscounts, 23 Your Majesty, Baron, it can be said that the meritorious generals who participated in the Battle of Liaozuo have all received honors that are unimaginable to most people!
It's just that starting from the earl he was conferred, they were all only for one generation. Zhu Youxiao would not grant this kind of reward easily. People can't get too much, otherwise they will develop inertia. Youxiao also needs these generals to lead the Ming army to change.

"All the titles that should be awarded have been read out."

After Liu Ruoyu finished reciting, Zhu Youxiao reached out and took out his ears and said: "As for those rewards that have not reached the limit, they should be promoted to a higher position, they should be given fields, and they should be given silver. By the way, I want to reiterate one point. There can only be one reward for land and silver. I have already drawn up the specific details of the reward. It will be announced directly to the ministries in Guijing and the ministries in Liao at that time. I will not read it out here."

(End of this chapter)