Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 361 The Governor Determines Power
  The salt reform proposal submitted by Yuan Shizhen, the Minister of Salt Law, was just as Zhu Youxiao expected. It was not only opposed in cabinet discussions, but also aroused heated discussions in foreign affairs departments.

After all, the salt policy involves too many levels and involves too many groups. If the court wants to rectify the salt policy and increase salt tax revenue, it will inevitably affect the interests of many people.

Although Bi Ziyan was under siege due to the salt reform issue at this cabinet meeting, it was also during this cabinet meeting that some government affairs related to the Ministry of Household Affairs were smoothly passed and then submitted to the This side of the imperial court.

When Zhu Youxiao saw these memorials, he knew what Bi Ziyan was trying to do. One was about land reclamation in Beizhili, one was about the clearing and clearing of warehouses in Beizhili, and one was about the official land in Zhili. The issuance of bonds and the investigation of intercepted bank transfer items in various places all demonstrate Bi's self-strict approach and government.

To summarize in a simple sentence, Bi Ziyan wanted to take advantage of the salt reform trend to first resolve the accumulated government affairs in the Ministry of Household Affairs, and then gradually build momentum for the salt reform.

It's just that the method Bi Ziyan used was different from what Zhu Youxiao thought.

It was precisely because of seeing this that Zhu Youxiao did not summon Bi Ziyan to the palace for an interview. Since he chose Bi Ziyan to be the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, he had to give him trust, so he frequently summoned Bi Ziyan to the palace to report. It seemed that he was Supporting Bi Ziyan will actually exacerbate certain contradictions.

Sometimes the emperor's words and deeds will have great impact and disturbance.

Qianqing Palace.

Dongnuan Pavilion.

"Qian Qing, I heard that there were many differences in the recent cabinet meeting."

Zhu Youxiao looked at Qian Qianyi, who was sitting upright, and said with a smile: "What are the reasons for the disagreement? I also heard that during the cabinet meeting, everyone slapped the table?"

"No, no."

After Qian Qianyi heard this, he said that the emperor wanted to raise the issue of salt reform, and said with a smile: "In normal discussions, it is inevitable that there will be some disagreements, so..."

"So this is ah."

Zhu Youxiao pretended to be confused and said: "They are all my ministers, and they are all loyal and good people who share my worries. When we encounter disagreements, we must be kind and friendly. I promoted Qian Qing to the cabinet and served as deputy minister. For such an important position as assistant, I have this consideration in mind, so please don’t let me down."

"Yes Yes."

Qian Qianyi hurriedly lowered his head and said.

Zhu Youxiao knew nothing about Qian Qianyi.

An extremely typical speculator, who does one thing on the surface and another behind the scenes, doing what is beneficial to others. This was something that Zhu Youxiao had already firmly established through his own observations during the previous turmoil.

So what if he is a Donglin Party member?

If something is beneficial to him, Qian Qianyi will rush to do it, but if it is not beneficial to him, Qian Qianyi will be a coward, so that in several games, the situation has a lot of variables.

Such an easy-to-handle opportunist is also very afraid of death. The key is that he has an extraordinary position in the Donglin Party. If this is not arranged in the center and he is manipulated from time to time to do something, it will undoubtedly be a political waste!
  Politics is not only about fighting and killing, but also about encirclement and persecution.

Zhu Youxiao wants to send a signal so that all parties and factions still have a sense of luck, and then ensure that the fight is limited to the central court and will not cause chaos in local order.

To sort out and eradicate the existing evils and cancers, we must ensure stability at a large level. Only when the core fundamentals continue to develop steadily can we have enough confidence to touch the core issues!
  "Not long ago, Liaodong Economic Strategy submitted a memorial to me, explaining the current Liao Bureau in more detail."

Zhu Youxiao took out a memorial and said calmly: "I think Xiong Tingbi's statement is very good, especially the request to send the governor of Liaodong to help him stabilize the order in Liaodong. I have been thinking about it after reading it."

Ok?
  When Qian Qianyi heard this, he felt vigilant in his heart. The post of governor of Liaodong had been vacant since Zhou Yongchun resigned. During this period, not everyone wanted to get this position. After all, the Liaoning Bureau was in a critical situation at that time. , but whoever can stabilize the situation in Liaodong and try to suppress the arrogance of the Jianlu will definitely get corresponding benefits.

However, memorials like this were submitted to the emperor, and even the Ministry of Civil Affairs also submitted memorials many times to select the new governor of Liaodong, but without exception, they were all retained by the emperor.

What a joke. The Liao Dynasty was so dangerous at that time. With Xiong Tingbi, the governor of Liaodong, sitting in front of Liao, Zhu Youxiao thought it was enough. If he really arranged for the governor of Liaodong to govern Liao together, it would inevitably cause complications.

One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, especially under special circumstances. Zhu Youxiao would definitely not do such stupid things.

But now, the Liao Bureau is different.

It’s time to push forward with some things.

For example, clarifying the status and rank of the governor, such as whether the governor is also the admiral in charge of military affairs, and what status and rank the target should be. Zhu Youxiao had to clarify these ambiguous things one by one!

"Your Majesty, the Liao Bureau is now stable. I believe that the post of governor will not be established for the time being, and it will have little impact on the Liao Bureau."

After reading the memorial, Qian Qianyi felt that there was something wrong in his heart for some reason, so he spoke very tactfully, because the memorial submitted by Xiong Tingbi had never been circulated in the Department before, and even the General Affairs Department had not seen it.

Ok.

I don’t know when the secret memorial system emerged in the Tianqi Dynasty. Xiong Tingbi, the governor of Liaodong, Wang Zaijin, the governor of Jiliao, Yuan Keli, the governor of Shandong, Chen Qiyu, the military commander of Tianjin, and other civil and military officials all had the privilege of submitting secret memorials to the imperial court. The outside world doesn't know everything.

"You can't say that."

Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly, looked at Qian Qianyi and said: "It is precisely because the Liao Bureau has become stable that I feel that it is time to establish a governor of Liaodong, so that we can assist the Governor of Liaodong in maintaining the stability of the Liao Bureau, so as to find suitable opportunities to deal with the betrayal of the Ming Dynasty. The Jianlu, launched a new round of suppression and counterinsurgency!"

and many more! !
  Qian Qianyi was shocked. Hearing what the emperor wanted, would Xiong Tingbi be promoted to governor? There is also a governor who wants to help stabilize the Liao Bureau. Does this mean that the grades of the two positions have changed?
  Will the emperor launch a campaign to suppress the Jianlu rebels?

A series of problems made Qian Qianyi feel unusual.

In fact, this is the case.

Seeing the change in Qian Qianyi's demeanor, the corners of Zhu Youxiao's mouth turned up slightly. He first gave Qian Qianyi a break, and then told him to do what he should do at the subsequent imperial court meeting.

Zhu Youxiao wanted to determine the power of the governor. From now on, the Ming Dynasty will only retain the positions of governor and governor. The positions of governor and manager will gradually be banned and disappear.

The reason is very simple. The division of powers involving local feudal officials must be clear and clear. There must be no room for confusion and buck-passing. Otherwise, anyone can interfere with each other. If the power struggle between them intensifies, who will have the power? Do you want to take care of local affairs?

According to Zhu Youxiao's idea, if there is a governor and a governor co-located in a certain place in the future, the governor will no longer hold the post of admiral for military affairs, making it clear that the local civil administration will have the first place. If there is only a governor in a certain place, the governor will be based on the actual situation. It is clear whether the admiral is also responsible for military affairs. If so, the military affairs of the area will be under his control. If not, it will be the responsibility of the additional admiral.

However, according to Zhu Youxiao's thinking, the admiral of a province is limited to the training and management of the area, and is responsible for military and administrative matters. However, such powers as large-scale military conscription are not his responsibility...

Zhu Youxiao wanted to build a new power structure based on the actual situation of the Ming Dynasty, redefine the division of civil and military affairs, and ensure that the weakest leader could not be lost.

However, before these reforms can be carried out, it still needs to be tried out for a period of time. In Zhu Youxiao's heart, Liaodong is undoubtedly the best choice.

If this system can operate smoothly, it will not only be able to further sort out the long-standing shortcomings in Liaodong, but also continue to carry out military suppression of the rebels, thereby tempering the army.

"The Qing family can take this memorial back and read it carefully."

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Qian Qianyi with a smile and said: "There is my annotation on it. I will hold a court meeting tomorrow. The Qing family will express their opinions at the court meeting."

it is as expected.

When Qian Qianyi heard this, he knew that the emperor's summons to the palace must have a purpose. It was precisely this that made Qian Qianyi's mind come alive.

(End of this chapter)