Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 729 Hou Bo Zi Nan
Each generation has its own mission and each generation has its own responsibilities.

Zhu Youxiao knew clearly that there were still many injustices, darkness and grievances in the Ming Dynasty. As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he had the responsibility and obligation to solve these problems one by one. He wanted to lead the Ming Dynasty to revive again and make it stand at the top of the world.

This is a long and tortuous journey, so it is not enough for him to do it alone. He has to lead a group of outstanding people in the Ming Dynasty to work together for it.

The Zhu family was also a part of the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Youxiao didn't want to talk too much about what the Zhu royal family was like in the past. After all, people can't just dwell on the past. They have to look forward.

Therefore, starting from the Tianqi Dynasty, the royal family of the Zhu family had to cultivate a group of heroes to shine in the fields they excel in.

Overseas transfer of fiefdoms.

Minister Wang.

These are the two paths that Zhu Youxiao clearly pointed out for the royal family and even the lower-level clan members of the Zhu family based on the national conditions of the Ming Dynasty.

Either you become a useful talent for the Ming Dynasty, expand its territory, and govern its mountains and rivers; or you become a citizen of the Ming Dynasty. Don't always think about resting on your laurels, living a life of idleness and waiting for death, and wasting the national treasury. You have hands and feet, so it shouldn't be difficult to support a family, right?

"The Emperor, in accordance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: The Governor-General of Liaodong, the Grand Master of Imperial Households, the loyal and upright civil official of Fengtian, and the second-class marquis, is granted the title of Zhenlu. Xiong Tingbi has made great contributions in Liaodong. He led the various garrisons in Liaodong to defeat the rebellious and powerful enemy forces. He fought battles in Fushun Pass, Tieling, Jinshan and other places and killed countless enemy forces. He has enhanced the prestige of the Ming Dynasty and the prestige of the Ming Dynasty's army. He is now specially promoted to the first-class marquis, renamed Zhenliao, and allowed to inherit for three generations. He was initially granted the title of Special Advancement Grand Master of Imperial Households, and was given the title of Prince Taibao..."

Outside the main hall of Wuying Palace, Zhu Changxun held the imperial edict in his hands and read it out in a sonorous and powerful voice. The eunuchs who accompanied him sang it in turn, which made all the officials and servants of the Military Affairs Council who gathered there reveal expressions of surprise.

Changed the number?!

From Zhenlu, it was changed to Zhenliao.

Also added the Prince's Guardian.

Wei Guangxu, Zhang Kentang, He Tengjiao, Lu Xiangsheng, Shen Tingyang and other ministers of the Military Affairs Council were also shocked as this was inconsistent with what the Military Affairs Council presented to the emperor.

It was certain that he would be promoted to the first-class marquis, and even according to Xiong Tingbi's meritorious service, it was not impossible to be promoted to the third-class duke. However, considering that Liaodong would still have to participate in the future wars against the Jianlu and the Mongols, the promotion was suppressed.

However, Wei Guangxu and his men did not expect that the emperor adopted the suggestion of the first-class marquis, but changed his title to Zhenliao, and also initially granted him the title of Special Advancement Ronglu Doctor, and added Xiong Tingbi as the Prince's Grand Tutor, which was a great honor.

"The Emperor, in accordance with the will of Heaven and Earth, proclaims: The Governor of Liaodong, Hong Chengchou, has made great contributions to the governance of Liao. When the war situation in Liao was tense, he resolutely took on his responsibilities, made plans in the Liaoxi area, stirred up the tribes in the south of the desert, and helped our dynasty to advance to Liaodong and defeat the Jianlu at Jinshan, creating a favorable war situation. Now, he is specially promoted to the rank of third-class earl, given the title of Ding Liao, and granted the title of Fengtian Yiyun Tuicheng Shouzheng Wenchen, and is allowed to inherit the throne for another generation, and is also granted the title of Zide Dafu..."

While everyone was thinking about it, Prince Ji Zhu Youdong followed closely and read out the second imperial edict of reward. No one present had much objection to this imperial edict.

After all, the battle in Liaodong and the Liaozuo front were very impressive, but Hong Chengchou, who was in charge of western Liaoning, also made an indelible contribution.

Whether it was stabilizing the situation in Liaodong, promoting the reform of Liaodong, sending troops to intervene in the south of the desert, or coordinating the solution of food and military supplies for the various armies in front of Liao, it can be said that without the efforts of the Liaodong Governor's Office, the Liaodong Governor's Office's advancement on the military level would not have been so smooth.

The atmosphere outside Wuying Hall began to change.

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven and Successor, proclaims: He Shixian, the General of Liaodong, has made great contributions to the Liaodong pacification. When the war situation in front of Liao was turbulent, he remained calm and led the troops to break the deadlock in the war on the left side of Liao. He led the warriors of the Great Ming Dynasty to attack and disturb the Khorchin grassland to break the offensive of the Jianlu. Later, he led his troops to travel to Nurgan, Korea and other places and made great contributions. Now, he is specially promoted to the third-class marquis, given the title of Po Lu, and granted the title of Fengtian Yiyun Tuicheng Xuanli Wuchen, and allowed to inherit the throne for another generation, and granted the title of Longwu General..."

Wei Guangxu and other ministers of the Military Affairs Council, after hearing the imperial decree of reward read out by Prince Su Zhu Shihong, were somewhat surprised at the title, but had no other objections.

He Shixian also played a big role in the previous battle. The elite division he led not only affected the war situation in Liao, but also the war situation in Korea. He deserved the title of the third-class marquis! ! As for Zhu Youxiao, since he decided to reopen the military merit award system and let the heroes who made contributions to the Ming Dynasty get the honor they deserve, he would not be stingy.

The only difference is that the rewards given by these lords were not in the form of an acre of land, but in the form of gold and silver.

After all, in the next ten years or even longer, the Ming Dynasty will continue to expand outward, and there will definitely be many noble titles awarded.

Therefore, no land would be granted to anyone with noble titles. When the number of noble titles in the Ming Dynasty reached a certain level, their titles were transferred overseas in large numbers to establish fiefdoms and establish vassal states.

The scope of rule has its limits. Once the new homeland of the Ming Dynasty is clarified, the more distant places can be completely given to these vassal clans and Ming nobles. As for whether there will be disputes in the future, it depends on the wisdom of future rulers. Who can predict what will happen a hundred years later?
The reading of imperial decrees outside the Wuying Hall continued.

There are 7 second-class earls.

There are 11 third-class earls.

There are 18 first-class sons.

There are 21 second-class sons.

There are 29 third-class sons.

There are 31 first-class male officials.

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There are 39 second-class male officials.

There are 47 third-class male officials.

More than 200 nobles were awarded titles, and many military positions were promoted. The amount of awards was unprecedented. This was after the great victory in Liaodong in the first year of the Tianqi reign, which cleared all the accumulated merits.

From then on, it was impossible to carry out imperial rewards on such a scale in Liaodong unless the Jianlu rebellion was suppressed or the Chahar, Khorchin and other Mongolian tribes in the south of the desert were severely damaged.

The reading of the imperial edict outside the Wuying Hall lasted for several hours.

Zhu Youxiao wanted to use this kind of imperial reward to make clear his will to reward military merit. At the same time, he wanted to thoroughly lay the foundation for the military structure in Liaodong, and make clear the reforms in all aspects of Liaodong. With the support of a group of absolute supporters, he would promote and implement them, and then develop and govern Liaodong to accumulate strength and momentum for the Pan-Northeast strategy!
Of course, for Zhu Youxiao, among the more than 200 noble titles awarded by imperial decree, only a dozen or so were allowed to inherit the title for one or three generations, and the rest were awarded by his own imperial decree.

This title has been awarded, but if anyone dares to violate the laws of the Ming Dynasty during this period, it will be more than just taking back the title.

Not to mention the more than 200 lords, a group of them will be transferred from Liaodong one after another and selected to take up new posts in other places to continue to work hard for the clear military reform.

This is Zhu Youxiao.

Before doing anything or making any decision, he would consider what to do next, and then use this to achieve his goal, ensuring that his overall plan could proceed steadily.

Not to mention anything else, just the rewards given to these more than 200 lords will surely stimulate a large number of generals and officers, and then enable them to obey the emperor's orders without reservation in their respective positions, and do things to eradicate the long-standing evils in the army. For every military general, making achievements and establishing a career is a lifelong pursuit!

There must be a large group of Ming nobles. If there are not too many, how can they form competition among themselves and achieve the goal of a virtuous circle, and then boost the might of the Ming army?
(End of this chapter)