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Chapter 302: Message ([-])

"In what year was Jiang Yueguang a Jinshi, and what is his resume?" Liu Sheng asked directly.

Jiang Yueguang was considered a celebrity in the officialdom. Since Zhang Kuang recommended him, he naturally had an in-depth understanding of him, so he would talk about it one by one at this time.

"Jiang Yueguang was born in Xinjian, Nanchang. He was a Jinshi in the 47th year of Wanli. He was selected as a good scholar and was awarded the Imperial Academy editorship.

In the sixth year of Tianqi's reign, he went to North Korea as an envoy of the Ming Dynasty. He did not take anything from China with him when he left, and he did not take any money from North Korea when he returned, which earned him a good reputation.

During the Tianqi period, due to opposition with the eunuch party, he reduced his status to the people.In the first year of Chongzhen's reign, he was promoted to the right minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. He was demoted to the minister of Taichang Temple in Nanjing because he was involved in party strife. "

After listening to Zhang Kuang's introduction, Liu Sheng also remembered more information about Jiang Yueguang and asked, "Is he a member of the Donglin Party?"

Zhang Kuang was keenly aware that Liu Sheng seemed to dislike the Donglin Party, but he still responded: "That's right."

"Is he willing to write this statement?"

Zhang Kuang said: "Wei Chen went to visit us the day before yesterday. Jiang Yanji (Jiang Yue Guanghao) was hesitant. If Wei Chen goes to persuade us again, he should agree."

Liu Sheng nodded.

Later, Liu Sheng talked with the two about the reorganization of the Ming army that surrendered to Maoshan.

Both Zhang Kuang and Ma Shiying believed that these surrendered soldiers should be brought to Nanjing City to be reorganized, because this would facilitate the centralized custody of the Yi army and save troops.

Of course, in addition to the original surrender of Nanjing's soldiers and the surrender of the five Gezuo tribes who surrendered within a month, the total number of surrendered soldiers in Nanjing will reach tens of thousands!

This is inherently dangerous.

However, the Ministry of Health has already had a mature process for arranging the demoted soldiers. When the time comes, as long as the eliminated soldiers are settled and the reorganized soldiers are given military pay, there will be no trouble.

As for the money, food and land needed to arrange the surrender of soldiers, there is no need to worry at all.

It is more than enough to just search the property of Nanjing Ming Dynasty nobles.

But searching for the property of Nanjing Daming Xungui was a big project, and he couldn't rush it. He was not worried that Yingtian Mansion, which Zhang Kuang had just taken over, was in charge, and planned to let the personal guards handle it.

In addition, confiscating homes is actually a technical job, especially those of large households.

Because in addition to gold and silver and other floating wealth in the homes of wealthy and distinguished families, the most valuable items are actually various real estate properties.

How to copy these real estates, or not to miss too much; and how to turn these real estates into money, food and other materials that can be easily used by the Ministry of Finance is not an easy task.

Taking into account the rapidly expanding territory and official team of the Guibu, Liu Sheng felt that it was time to establish an internal intelligence department...

After Zhang Kuang and Ma Shiying left, Li Weiqi and Ye Xinmin (Xunfengwei military and political officers) were sent to Fengtian Hall.

"See Your Majesty!"

"Flat body."

"Thank you king!"

After the ceremony, Liu Sheng said directly: "Gu Yu transferred manpower from Xunfeng Guard and established an internal intelligence department named Xiu Yiwei, which is only responsible for Gu Yu.

The Xiuyi Guards are mainly responsible for investigating the spies of hostile forces within the territory, monitoring local officials, gentry, big households, and wealthy businessmen, collecting intelligence to prevent officials and citizens from doing things harmful to the development of our army, etc.

Li Weiqi, you have been serving as the deputy of the Xunfeng Guard for more than a year. Are you willing to serve as the commander of the Embroidery Guard? "

Li Weiqi has served as deputy in Xunfengwei for so long and has gained extraordinary experience. After hearing Liu Sheng's words, he immediately thought of another name - Jinyiwei!

In other words, the Xunfeng Guards plus the Embroidery Guards to be formed will be the Jinyi Guards of the Ming Dynasty!
Xunfengwei was mainly responsible for detecting military intelligence before. Although other aspects of intelligence were also detected, it was very little.

Now that Liu Sheng's demand for internal intelligence has obviously increased, it has become necessary to set up a department to collect internal intelligence.

He knew very well that this was the key to his further advancement, and immediately responded: "Wei Chen is willing!"

"Okay! From today on, you will be the commander of the Xiuyi Guards and be awarded the rank of lieutenant general!"

"A humble minister will live up to the king's trust!"

Liu Sheng nodded slightly, then looked at Ye Xinmin and said: "Nanjing needs a person in charge of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Ye Xinmin, I hope you will be transferred to the right and deputy imperial envoy (third rank) of the Metropolitan Procuratorate of our Ministry of Agriculture. Are you willing?"

Although the Imperial Procuratorate of the Ministry of Education is involved in the supervision of officials, it also attaches great importance to intelligence collection and political work. Ye Xinmin was transferred from the Xunfengwei military and political officer to this position, which can be regarded as a "professional counterpart."

So he responded: "Student is willing!" "With your departure, the Xunfeng Guard and the Xiuyi Guard are both short of a military and political officer. Let's go back and recommend six candidates."

"Yes."

Liu Sheng, the brigade deputy of Xunfengwei, did not let Li Weiqi recommend him because he had already had his eye on the current leader of the third regiment of Xunfengwei, An Xiaofeng.

This person was considered to have joined the Wei tribe in the early to middle period. Although he was born in a town, he was very smart and capable in doing things. He had made many contributions in Xunfengwei.

At the same time, Liu Sheng promoted Bai Xiaosheng, leader of the Second Regiment of the Xunfeng Guard, to deputy commander of the Xiuyi Guard.

This person has also made a lot of achievements, but his work style is more stable than An Xiaofeng, and he works well with Li Weiqi.

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At dusk that day, Zhang Kuang hurriedly came to the palace to ask for an audience.

After saluting, he said with a look of shame on his face: "Your Majesty, Jiang Yueguang is willing to submit to our Wei tribe, but he is unwilling to write a memorial."

Liu Sheng was not angry after hearing this, and said: "Most people of this generation cherish feathers. It is probably because Nanchang is occupied by our army that his surrender is partly due to the fact that Nanchang is occupied by our army. It is normal for him not to write a message."

Zhang Kuang hesitated for a moment and said: "As far as Wei Chen knows, Qian Qianyi is willing to defect to Wei, and he secretly inquired about surrendering to our Wei tribe.

This person is even more famous than Jiang Yueguang in the literary world, so he might be allowed to write this appeal. "

Qian Qianyi was most criticized in later history for his role in the Qing Dynasty.

In fact, there were many officials who were demoted to the Qing Dynasty at that time, including Wang Duo and Ruan Dayue who were also important ministers of the Nanjing Cabinet.The reason why he is most notorious is mainly because he is supported by his step-wife Liu Rushi, who was born in a brothel.

A woman from a brothel was not afraid of death and wanted to die with him. However, he first said that the water was too cold and did not dare to die with Liu Rushi. Later, he was greedy for power and said that he had an itchy scalp and had to shave his head to become an official.

Although he only worked for a year or two before resigning and returning home, he later secretly helped the martyrs who fought against the Qing Dynasty and restored the Ming Dynasty under Liu Rushi's persuasion, but he eventually lost his integrity.

Of course, among the "Three Jiangzuo Masters" in literary circles in the late Ming Dynasty, the most outright traitor was actually Gong Dingzi (who married Gu Hengbo, one of the eight beauties of Qinhuai, as his concubine) - this man first served in the Qing Dynasty, and then in the Qing Dynasty. In the Qing Dynasty, he was an official to the Ministry of Punishment.

Wu Weiye, another one of the "Three Jiangzuo Masters", also served as an official in the Qing Dynasty for ten years in Shunzhi. He went to the Imperial Academy to offer wine and served as an official for three years. He then returned home in mourning for his mother and never came back.

In addition, Wu Weiye also had a relationship with Bian Yujing, one of the Eight Beauties of Qinhuai.It was only because Bian Yujing was involved in an alternative talent show at that time (Tian Guozhang went to Jiangnan to select beauties and planned to send them to the palace to be favored by Concubine Tian, ​​Chen Yuanyuan and Bian Yujing were selected at the same time, and finally Chen Yuanyuan was selected), Wu Weiye was afraid of getting into trouble, so he did not Marry Bian Yujing as my concubine.

From this we can know what ethics and virtues these three "Jiangzuo Three Masters" who were famous for their literary names in the late Ming Dynasty had.

I can only say that the quality of the article really has little to do with the character.

The next day.

Qian Qianyi followed Zhang Kuang into the Forbidden City in Nanjing with a face full of joy.

After entering the Fengtian Hall, he did not dare to look at Liu Sheng who was sitting on the dragon chair. He bowed his head and said, "Common man Qian Qianyi pays homage to the king!"

"Flat body."

"Thank you king!"

Liu Sheng didn't talk nonsense to Qian Qianyi and said directly: "I heard that Mr. Mu Zhai has outstanding literary talent and is known as the master of Jiangzuo and the leader of the literary world.

Although our Wei tribe is now in Nanjing, we do not want to cause more killings. Mr. Mu Zhai is willing to write a "Call to the Ming Dynasty" for our Wei tribe, so that it can be disseminated in various places? "

Qian Qianyi already knew through Zhang Kuang why Liu Sheng was looking for him, so he naturally agreed since he came.

"The grass people are willing!"

When Liu Sheng heard that Qian Qianyi added an accent to the word "grassroots", he couldn't help but chuckle to himself: Isn't it just a reminder to confer officials?What a fan of officialdom.

Considering that there is a shortage of people in various departments of the Ministry of Education, although Qian Qianyi's ethics and character are not good, after all, he was a minister of the Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, and he did have real talents and learning.

Since he has to employ people, Liu Sheng is not stingy.

Anyway, if Qian Qianyi makes a mistake under his hands, he will not hesitate to cut it.

So he said loudly: "If the name is not correct, the words will not be correct. Since Mr. Mu Zhai is willing to serve our Ministry of Etiquette, he has been temporarily appointed as the Left Minister of the Ministry of Rites."

Qian Qianyi once served as the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, and was also a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.Hearing that Liu Sheng not only conferred an official position, but also made him go one step further and become Zuo Shilang, I couldn't help but feel secretly happy. I thanked him hurriedly: "I have received the order to express my gratitude!"

　Second more.

　　Good night~
　　
　　
　
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