Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 363 Strategies for Governing Liao

"So which one is more important, qualifications? Or ability?"

Faced with such a situation, Zhu Youxiao was not impatient. He leaned on the cushions and looked around at the ministers in front of him, and said what he was thinking, "Who can answer my questions and solve my doubts?"

This……

The question raised by Zhu Youxiao made everyone present stunned, but if they really thought about it carefully, they found that this question could not be answered at all.

Can qualifications and abilities be put together?

If we really want to expand on this, then things will really happen.

"It seems that all of you have concerns. Well, since that's the case, I'll talk about it first."

Zhu Youxiao glanced around and saw that no one stood up to speak, so he leaned forward. "I won't say more about how dangerous and drastic changes the Liao Bureau was back then. I'm sure your ministers haven't forgotten it, right?"

How could this be forgotten.

The expressions of the ministers standing in front of the emperor became complicated. Although this year, a great victory was won on the Liaozuo front line and the invading Eight Banners of Jianlu were severely defeated. But before that, how could the Liao Bureau be like this? Can it be summarized simply with one danger and one radical change?

"Before I succeeded to the throne, my imperial grandfather and my emperor Kao were all worried about the extremely dangerous Liao Dynasty. They wanted to suppress the Jianlu rebellion to demonstrate the majesty of our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Youxiao lifted up the sleeves of his robe and continued calmly: "However, God failed to fulfill his wishes. The Liao Bureau was changing so fast, and there were so many undercurrents in the Liao region. No one could have imagined that once upon a time, a small Jianlu , the former slaves of the Ming Dynasty, how dare you be so unscrupulous?"

The atmosphere in Dongnuan Pavilion changed quietly.

Zhu Youxiao said so much not because Xiong Tingbi had figured out how to resolve the conflicts of authority between the governorship of Liaodong and the governorship of Jiliao.

The reason why Zhu Youxiao said this is to support Hong Chengchou to ascend to power, because only when Hong Chengchou becomes the governor of Liaodong, can the policies he has defined to govern Liaodong be smoothly implemented, thereby helping the central court and Xiong Tingbi to reduce military expenditures, and gradually Build up Liaodong.

It is precisely because Hong Chengchou is young and not qualified enough that if he becomes governor of Liaodong, he must show solid political achievements to silence some people and add to his own merit.

But if another person were to take up the post of governor of Liaodong, not only would Zhu Youxiao's plan fail, he would even try to seize power, and then bring chaos to Liaodong. This was definitely not what Zhu Youxiao wanted to see.

Xiong Tingbi's fiery temper may have changed now, but if he doesn't find someone with the right temper to work with him, there will be big problems sooner or later.

According to Zhu You's conception of the Liao Dynasty, in the future the Liaodong Governor's Office will be permanently stationed in Liaoqian, and the Liaodong Governor's Office will be stationed in Guangning, forming a one-to-one pattern.

In this way, the governor-general's office is in charge of all affairs of suppressing the captives, while the governor's office is in charge of local civil affairs.

Only with a clear division of local powers in Liaodong can we reduce unnecessary losses, form a general tone of multi-point efforts, ensure external conquests and internal governance, and ensure that Liaodong can achieve earth-shaking changes by the fifth year of the Apocalypse. Gather momentum for further development in the future!

"I think your Majesty is right."

Under this situation, Qian Qianyi stepped forward and said: "Based on the actual situation, it is limited to Liaodong. I think ability is more important than qualifications."

Old fox! !

As soon as Qian Qianyi said these words, not only Zhu Youxiao, but also other ministers all said something to themselves, especially for Zhu Youxiao, who could be said to be suppressing a smile.

After all, depending on where you stand, the angles you consider will be different.

Although Qian Qianyi expressed his position on this matter, he also drew a clear line and limited it to the current situation in Liaodong and did not expand the corresponding scope.

"I thought it was wise for Hong Chengchou to be appointed governor of Liaodong, but not to ask him to supervise military affairs. In disguise, it was also a spur to him."

Qian Qianyi seemed not to have seen it and continued to talk to himself: "Not to mention that Hong Chengchou was ordered to supervise the two cases of moving the red pills to the palace. Let's say that Hong Chengchou was ordered to go to Liao to supervise the military supplies before Liao. At that time, the DPRK and the Central Government did not know that The changes in the situation before Liao Dynasty were due to His Majesty's wisdom and prowess, and he had an insight into Jianlu's ambitions."

"No one can forget this."

"In fact, when the situation on the Liaozuo frontline suddenly changed, there was also a surging undercurrent in other parts of Liaodong. Among other things, hidden stakes were built to hide the captives, but they all penetrated into the hinterland of our Gyeonggi region. Faced with such a situation Hong Chengchou can not only ensure the supply of military supplies to the front line of Liaozuo, but also appease the guards in southern Liaoning, so that Xiong Tingbi can guard Liaozuo without any distractions and launch an offensive against the invading rebels. These cannot be wiped out, right?"

"good."

When Wang Xiangqian heard this, he nodded and said: "The so-called great victory of Liaozuo is definitely not the result of Liaozuo alone. It is also inseparable from the efforts of other people in other places."

"Except Hong Chengchou in southern Liaoning, Wang Zaijin in the governor's office of Jiliao, Chen Qiyu in the three guards in Tianjin, Yuan Keli in Shandong, and even the ministers in the inner court condemned by your majesty, all of them are doing their respective jobs in each place to ensure the final victory of Liaozuo." Without these, relying solely on the previously chaotic and delayed express delivery, we might have invaded Jianlu and besieged the important town of Liaozuo, and the central court has not yet reacted!"

This is a good Minister of War.

Zhu Youxiao showed an expression of approval. He was extremely satisfied with this important minister who did not seek fame or wealth and did not fight for it.

"My minister agrees!"

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong followed closely.

The situation changes again.

"If this is the case, Hong Chengchou will be temporarily appointed as the governor of Liaodong, and then he can be appointed as the governor of Liaodong. Wouldn't this conflict with the governor of Jiliao?"

Seeing this, Sun Ruyou stepped forward and said: "If nothing else, just the overlapping powers of the two, who listens to whom, especially the important place of Shanhaiguan, there is no..."

"Then I will dismiss Governor Ji Liao."

Before Sun Ruyou finished speaking, Zhu Youxiao interrupted: "From now on, the governor of Northern Zhili will be appointed, and the king will take over in Jin Dynasty to take charge of the garrison and military administration of the capital city and the capital. From then on, Shanhaiguan will be placed under the jurisdiction of the governor of Northern Zhili, and the governor of Liaodong." No more interference!

In addition, there was no longer a governor of Shuntian, the governor of Xuanfu was dismissed, and the governor of Baoding was changed to the governor of Northern Zhili. From now on, he would be in charge of the civil affairs of Zhili, and was succeeded by Hu Sishen, the governor of Baoding. "

One word stirred up a thousand waves.

No one thought that the emperor would make such a big move. A matter concerning the Liao Dynasty also involved Northern Zhili. Not only did he appoint the governor and governor of Northern Zhili, he also abolished the governors of Shuntian, Xuanfu, and Baoding one after another. The three positions of governor, this span is a bit too big.

After all, Beizhili is extremely special. With all the military and political power in one place concentrated, if something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous.

However, Zhu Youxiao does not view it this way. It is precisely because Beizhili is too special that there should not be so many governors and governors. It seems that they can restrain and restrict each other, but there are huge loopholes in the overlapping of powers between them. , which will lead to bad things.

What's more, Zhu Youxiao's arrangement also hides many plans and arrangements, such as choosing the opportunity to establish three local divisions, gradually abolishing the health centers under the jurisdiction of Beizhili, redefining the scope of Shuntian Prefecture, and gradually expanding the authority of prefectures and counties. Gradually abolish the old system of hereditary civil servants, gradually build water conservancy channels, and choose the opportunity to prepare for the establishment of the Tianjin Municipal Government...

This series of arrangements are inseparable from a stable local power structure. After all, relying solely on the central government to intervene is not a long-term solution!

"Think twice, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, there has never been such a special case before."

"Your Majesty! This matter is of great importance. You must not..."

As Zhu Youxiao expected, many ministers heard this and tried to persuade them one by one. After all, the matter was too involved and it could not be decided casually.

"I have drafted an edict for Hong Chengchou."

Under this situation, Zhu Youxiao paid no attention to it, but kept smiling and said: "When he took office as governor of Liaodong, he only wanted to make a guarantee to the court that in the next five years, the central government's allocation of food and salary to Liaodong would be gradually reduced. Try to gradually manage and build up Liaodong. If we fail to do so within the time limit, then the court will hold him accountable."

It's over, this matter is gone.

be cheated!

After hearing what the emperor said, some people who reacted quickly knew that some things could not be changed. It seemed that the emperor was talking about Hong Chengchou. In fact, the underlying meaning was very clear. I have made up my mind on this matter. Anyone who objects If so, then I will issue the decree directly.

If we really do this, the cabinet and officials will suffer the greatest losses, and they were the only ones summoned for this imperial meeting.

Especially Qian Qianyi, when he heard this, his mood was the most complicated. He was afraid that the emperor would publicly issue such a decree to Hong Chengchou, or even secretly issue a secret edict to encourage Hong Chengchou to be able to work in his new position. Let go and do things.

After all, the emperor valued Liaodong so much, how could he let Hong Chengchou do things with worries?

In fact, Qian Qianyi's guess was correct. Zhu Youxiao did issue a secret edict to Hong Chengchou, and even provided him with careful ideas for the future governance and development of Liaodong. As long as Hong Chengchou could do this well, then he would be In the fifth year of Tianqi, he will definitely be able to take a further step in his official career, but before that, Hong Chengchou must do his job well and solidly!

(End of this chapter)