Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 818: West Factory Goes South
All matters related to the suppression of Japanese pirates in Zhejiang, the suppression of rebellion in the South Grand Canal, the suppression of rebellion in Fujian, and the suppression of rebellion in Jiangxi were clarified, and the Military Affairs Council began to operate efficiently.

This was another sign of the Military Affairs Council's high profile after the suppression of the Liaodong rebellion, the Sichuan and Guizhou rebellion, and the Korean rebellion. Zhu Youxiao didn't care at all about what would happen in the court.

The Ministry of War has its own things to do.

The Military Affairs Council has its own things to do.

Since it was a special place, Zhu Youxiao had issued an edict to emphasize that when the rebellion was completely ended, the Military Affairs Council would be abolished. But now no one believes this.

Because the Military Affairs Council is different now.

"The rain has finally stopped."

Another day.

Xiyuan.

Outside Yuxi Palace.

Looking at the azure sky and feeling the cool breeze, Zhu Youxiao smiled for the first time in a long time. "Once the rain stops, many things will be easier."

"Fang Zhenghua, do you know why I summoned you here?" Having said this, Zhu Youxiao turned and looked at Fang Zhenghua, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"This slave is stupid, please let me know clearly."

Fang Zhenghua hurriedly bowed.

"There are too many things going on in the southeast, and they are too complicated. I am worried."

Zhu Youxiao suppressed his smile and said in a low voice, "Lu Xiangsheng will lead the Emperor Mingzong's army to the south, Qi Jin will lead the pacification troops to Zhejiang, and the pacification joint branch will be stationed in Nanzhili."

"The current southeast does not feel like the territory of the Ming Dynasty to me, but rather a country within a country. How many people are fanning the flames? Even I cannot fathom them all."

"Your Majesty wants me to go south?"

Fang Zhenghua guessed the emperor's intention and spoke tentatively.

"That's right!!"

Zhu Youxiao said in a sonorous tone: "As the director of the Western Investigation Bureau, it is time for you to take action. Qi Jin is gone, and there is no one in Nanjing. I really can't feel at ease."

"Take the people of the Western Investigation Bureau and come to Nanjing to take charge. I grant you the royal banner and command you to control the Xiaoling Guards and Caojiang. Take good care of Nanjing City and the Nanzhili River Defense!"

"!!!"

Fang Zhenghua was shocked. He guessed that he would go to Nanjing, but he didn't expect that the emperor would give him such power. If this were to get out, it would definitely cause an uproar.

If he really accepted it, he would become the powerful eunuch of the Tianqi Dynasty! !

The only one who could really compete with him was probably Wei Zhongxian, who was ordered to go to Dongfan and lead the Dongjishichang.

"Your Majesty, I am afraid..."

"Don't be so hasty to refuse."

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand to interrupt Fang Zhenghua, and said calmly: "I ordered you to go to Nanjing and granted you various powers, not to ask you to abuse your power, but to share my worries and worry about the country."

"When you arrive in Nanjing, you must monitor all the nobles, civil officials, military officers, and upright officials in the city. I want to know if there are any who betrayed the Ming Dynasty among them. If so, arrest them!!" "If it is inconvenient for the Western Investigation Bureau to arrest them, let Cui Chengxiu's Integrity Bureau come forward, and you, the Western Investigation Bureau, will assist in the operation."

"Whether it's suppressing the Japanese or suppressing the rebellion in the southeast, I'm afraid it won't be over in the short term, and my treasury doesn't have that much money to allocate."

"So you have to know how to take advantage of the situation. Don't let go of anything that can be investigated, such as the salt reform, tax delivery, etc., by the Integrity Commission. You have to advance according to the local situation. You should arrest when you should arrest, and kill when you should kill. You have to get things done while ensuring that there is no chaos in Nanzhili. This is not an easy task."

Fang Zhenghua fell silent.

This is not only not easy, it is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Fang Zhenghua had never been to Nanjing, let alone Nanzhili, but he knew that these places were not simple, especially in Nanjing. In addition to the cabinet, there was a complete central government team, and even the households, soldiers and other departments stationed in Nanjing held considerable power. If he really wanted to do as the emperor said, he would have to make countless enemies.

"Besides that, there is the river defense."

Zhu Youxiao continued, "According to Cui Chengxiu and others, there is smuggling along the Yangtze River. The Ming Dynasty's control of the Yangtze River is rotten to the core. What you need to do is to solve the problems in Nanjing and solve the river defense according to the actual situation. I will put this heavy burden on your shoulders."

Since the southeast is going to be in chaos, why not send more people and let them obey different orders and do what they are supposed to do in their respective positions.

Zhu Youxiao certainly knew that even if eunuchs were to be used, they had to be used with caution, but when dealing with some eunuchs, Zhu Youxiao had no concerns at all.

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Fangzhenghua is one of them!!
He is absolutely loyal, shrewd, visionary, and understands military affairs. He is a rare talent. Since he can be entrusted with an important task, Zhu Youxiao will not hide him.

"Your Majesty, if you want to solve these problems, relying solely on the Western Investigation Bureau may not be enough." Fang Zhenghua thought for a moment, bowed to Zhu Youxiao and said, "Even if I control the Xiaoling Guards, if we find too many dirty things, some people may choose to take risks, which will affect the situation in the southeast."

I really saw you right.

Zhu Youxiao showed a relieved smile, looked at Fang Zhenghua and said, "Don't worry, I have thought of it. I will ask the Yongwei Battalion led by Cao Bianjiao to go south with you."

"Don't underestimate them because they are young. Many of them are not yet adults. However, young men can sometimes be very useful. If they are looked down upon by others, opportunities may come."

"My slave, please thank God!"

Fang Zhenghua bowed again and said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will definitely handle this matter well."

Fang Zhenghua did not dare to underestimate the Yongwei Camp. Yes, there were indeed many people here who had not reached adulthood, but in the Yongwei Camp, there were many war orphans, and they were absolutely loyal to the emperor.

Not to mention that the Yongwei Battalion was one of the first teams to be equipped with firearms. Perhaps among them, an inconspicuous young man had been playing with firearms for several years.

The key is that none of the people in the Brave Guard Battalion are afraid of death! !

This rather large valiant guard battalion was to go south with him to Nanjing. If the arrangements were made properly, the valiant guard battalion could be used as a surprise force! !

"Go ahead. I have ordered all the documents related to Nanjing and Nanzhili to be sent to the Western Investigation Factory." Zhu Youxiao stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Fang Zhenghua.

"You must finish reading this before you go to Nanjing and Nanzhili. When you arrive in Nanjing, someone will contact you and you will be in charge of this part."

"There are always people who want me to give in and compromise, and there are always people who want to threaten me by shaking the Ming Dynasty's rule. Damn it, I want to let them know whose Ming Dynasty this is!!"

"The servant understands."

Fang Zhenghua's eyes were sharp, and he bowed and said, "Anyone who dares to threaten the emperor and shake the Ming Dynasty, I will find them one by one and punish them severely!!"

After the Eastern Investigation Office led by Wei Zhongxian left Beijing, the Western Investigation Office led by Fang Zhenghua will also leave Beijing. The responsibilities and missions they shoulder are of great significance to Zhu Youxiao's plan and the changes in Ming Dynasty. If eunuchs are used well, they can also play a miraculous role! !
(End of this chapter)