My Ming Dynasty, I have the final say

Chapter 8 Roaring the Court
Early the next morning, Zhu Youxiao was served by Wang Mo and dressed in military uniform. Originally, the morning court meeting in the Ming Dynasty was even earlier, usually around three o'clock in the morning. However, because Zhu Youxiao had just ascended the throne yesterday, the court meeting was postponed as usual today. , Ouchi started to sound the "three-way drum" at about nine o'clock.

After the three drums were played at Chengtian Gate, the courtiers attending the morning court held wat tablets and arrived in two lines straight to the Emperor's Hall.

At this time, an official of Honglu Temple walked slowly to the stairs outside the main hall and shouted to the ministers who stopped below.

"Entry!"

After this shout, the civil and military officials who lined up under the Heavenly Stairs of Wenhua Palace marched forward in two groups.

The civil servants were led by Fang Congzhe, the chief assistant of the cabinet, and marched north to the west, while the military attachés were led by the British Duke Zhang Weixian and marched north to the east, and then they saluted.

"Long live the emperor, long live!"

When visiting people on weekdays, they usually ask "Holy Peace" or "Holy God's Peace". Only at important moments such as grand ceremonies or the first morning pilgrimage of a new dynasty, they will shout "Long Live the Holy Spirit".

I had a bowl of porridge in the morning and just sat down on the dragon chair. My buttocks were not warm yet and I felt that I was not full. There was nothing I could do about it. The young man was growing taller, so Zhu Youxiao was thinking about eating something later in the morning. When I was about to go to school, an old man with a long beard jumped out. This guy was holding a memorandum and said in a solemn and solemn way:

"My minister Feng Sanyuan, censor of Fujian Province, impeached Xiong Tingbi on the Liaodong strategy. Eight of them were without plans and three of them were deceiving the emperor."

"I, the censor of Henan Province, Gu Zao, impeached Xiong Tingbi, who was impeached by Liaodong Economic Strategy. He has been out of the country for more than a year and has no plan..."

Taking a sip from the cup, Zhu Youxiao stretched his neck and looked at the restless ministers below, then stretched his neck back again.

Just as Feng Sanyuan finished speaking, Gu Zao jumped out again. It was obvious that the two of them had a premeditated plan.

These two people were probably small fish and shrimps, and they jumped out first to test the waters.

Looking at the person below who was reading the content on the wat board righteously, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but smacked his lips.

After hearing what Gu said for a long time and trying hard to control his facial expression, Zhu Youxiao spoke out.

"Soldiers are important matters of the country, the place of life and death, and the path to survival. We must observe it. What do the three ministers think of this matter?"

Hearing this, Fang Congzhe, as the chief minister of the cabinet, was the first to speak out.

"Your Majesty, since the 23rd year of Wanli, the imperial court has repeatedly been in arrears with food and pay for the border troops, and the military equipment is not in good order. It was defeated last year, and the morale of the military is unstable. Xiong Tingbi was ordered to face the crisis. When he arrived in Liaodong, he was able to mediate, calm the army and the people, clarify the enemy and ourselves, and strictly control the situation. Strengthen the border defense. The foreign envoys to the Eastern Han Dynasty retreated without a fight, and guarding Liaodong is already a great achievement. Your Majesty must not rush for quick success and repeat the defeat of Sarhu."

"Ah."

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao was noncommittal and looked at Liu Yishen and Han Xu.

Seeing Zhu Youxiao's actions, Liu Yishen and Han Xu immediately knew that Zhu Youxiao was testing their attitude towards Xiong Tingbi.

Seeing this, Liu Yishen naturally would not come forward directly. Things like impeachment were done by the little people. What the big people did was to be the referee and make the final decision at the critical moment.

"Your Majesty, there is indeed a shortage of pay in Liaodong. However, the imperial court has spent countless amounts of money due to the war in Liaodong. The national treasury is currently tight. If the matter in Liaodong remains unresolved, it will only make the government increasingly difficult. In my opinion, side affairs cannot be ignored. Hasty. I think that the original text of Feng Sanyuan's memorial should be shown to Xiong Tingbi, and he should be asked to braid it, and then the court will make a decision based on the two reports."

"What Mr. Liu Ge said is also what he said to seek the country."

Zhu Youxiao praised him on the surface, but in fact he was cursing secretly in his heart. His words sounded like farts. If he really did this, that idiot Xiong Tingbi would definitely resign.

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Youxiao looked at Han Xu, who had never spoken.

At this time, Han Xu's speech was even more declining.

"Your Majesty, I think this matter is serious and I should ask Huang Jiashan, the Minister of War."

"Ah."

Nodding, Zhu Youxiao looked at Huang Jiashan, Minister of War, and asked.

"What is Mr. Huang's advice?"

"Your Majesty, the slave-building power in Liaodong is strong. Xiong Tingbi was ordered to defend Liaodong in the face of danger. He made no serious mistakes and it is not appropriate to change the general."

After all, Huang Jiashan was a man who knew military affairs. He had led troops to fight in the past. It was he who achieved the famous three-sided victory during the Wanli period.His fingers were tapping on the long book desk, the clatter of pony hooves sounded on the table, and Zhu Youxiao's thoughts were racing.

At the beginning of Tianqi's succession to the throne, Feng Sanyuan impeached Xiong Tingbi. Tianqi backhandedly gave Feng Sanyuan's memorial to Xiong Tingbi, which was obviously to allow Xiong Tingbi to defend himself.

Xiong Tingbi was so stupid that he resigned due to illness, which directly led to the subsequent impeachment of Xiong Tingbi by the ministers, and then led to the subsequent defeat of Liaodong.

"All of you ministers have different opinions."

Putting the tea cup down, Zhu Youxiao looked at the courtiers below and shouted.

"In the past, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty said: Using copper as a mirror, you can dress your clothes properly. Using people as a mirror, you can understand gains and losses. Using history as a mirror, you can understand the ups and downs. I will tell you a story today."

With that said, Zhu Youxiao picked up the tea cup and took another sip to moisten his throat. The next words were a bit long.

"In the 53rd year of King Hao of Zhou Dynasty, the State of Qin sent troops to capture Yewang. King Huanhui of Han separated Shangdang and Qin. Feng Ting, the governor of Shangdang County, was unwilling to surrender to Qin, so he led Shangdang soldiers and civilians to surrender to Zhao. Qin and Zhao fought for Shangdang in Changchun At the beginning, Qin used Wang Lu as its general and Zhao Yilian as its general. The two sides fought fiercely for several years. Later Qin secretly replaced Wang Lu with Bai Qi and sent spies to spread the news, saying that Qin people were afraid of Zhao Kuo. Eventually, King Zhao replaced him with Zhao Kuo. Lian Po, ten months later, the Zhao army was defeated, and Bai Qi killed more than [-] Zhao soldiers and civilians."

Having said this, Zhu Youxiao stopped and looked at the ministers below with cold eyes.

"Changing generals on the battlefield has always been a taboo for military strategists. Since the defeat of Sarhu last year, Liaodong was in danger. Xiong Tingbi was ordered to guard Liaodong for a year before the situation in Liaodong calmed down. If Xiong Tingbi had not guarded Liaodong, I am afraid that the cities in Liaodong would have fallen into ruins long ago. It’s out of your hands!”

As Zhu Youxiao said, he picked up the gavel on Long's desk and slapped it hard.

"Besides, you two, one as the censor of Henan Province and the other as the censor of Fujian Province, are impeaching officials in Liaodong together. What, are you on inspection in Liaodong?"

"Your Majesty, the imperial censor has the right to make reports based on rumors."

Hearing Zhu Youxiao's question, Feng Sanyuan immediately said with a pinched neck.

"Xiong Tingbi has made mistakes and should be impeached."

"One of them deserves to be impeached. You think I am better than Jin Hui!"

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao gave a slap in the face and said loudly.

"Where are the Jin Yiwei? Pull these two people down, send them to jail, and investigate carefully why they want to impeach Xiong Tingbi."

"Your Majesty, Xiong Tingbi has been conducting military campaigns in Liaodong for many years without success. If he does not change his position, Liaodong may be in danger!"

As soon as Zhu Youxiao finished speaking, he heard Gu Zao choke.

"Is it dangerous? Can it be more dangerous than the defeat of Sarhu, with tens of thousands of casualties?"

Hearing Gu Zao's words, Zhu Youxiao threw down the teacup on Long's desk.

Along with the crisp sound of the tea cup breaking, Zhu Youxiao's roar echoed in the court hall.

"Is it in danger? If Xiong Tingbi hadn't guarded Liaodong, Jiannu might have even captured Shanhaiguan by now!"

"Is it dangerous? Xiong Tingbi is the Liaodong manager appointed by the ancestor of the gods and the right minister of the Ministry of War. You two have no evidence and no evidence. You dare to impeach a third-rank official of the imperial court based on rumors. I think you have bad intentions and intend to build slaves. We should cooperate inside and outside, and want to give Liaodong to Jiannu! Send these two people to prison! Jinyiwei will go and investigate for me!"

Zhu Youxiao said, stood up from the dragon chair and said loudly.

"Password! Xiong Tingbi has made great contributions in guarding Liaodong. He will be given the Feiyu uniform, promoted to the left minister of the Ministry of War, specially given the royal flag, and will be the governor of all important military and political affairs in Liaodong."

After finishing speaking, Zhu Youxiao threw down his sleeves and walked towards the back hall without looking back.

Looking back at Zhu Youxiao who had already walked away angrily, Liu Shimin looked left and right, guessing that the little emperor would not come back, so he shouted in a high voice.

"Retreat!"

(End of this chapter)