Traveling through the Ming Dynasty, as soon as you open your eyes, you will die

Chapter 265 Chongzhen’s showdown

Supervisor, in the official system of the Ming Dynasty, did not have this position, it was a temporary title. But his external power is second only to that of the emperor.

All previous governors were civilian officials, and they probably started when Yu Qian commanded the defense of Beijing against Oara.

By the time of Chongzhen, the position of governor had become popular all over the world.

In his heart, Lu Mou was against the civilian governor. Although he once proclaimed himself governor when he regained the northwest, in fact it was just a naming convention that suited this era. His real position at that time was the commander-in-chief of the former enemy.

In Lu Mou's view, civil servants and supervisors are a disapproval of military commanders, a kind of surveillance and restraint, and a layman guiding an expert. In particular, Yuan Chonghuan killed Mao Wenlong, Sun Chuanting killed He Renlong, and the governors from various places killed military generals to establish their authority, which made Lu Mou feel resentful and disgusted with the governors.

He was afraid that they would kill a few of his generals and ruin his major affairs.

Of course, in order to balance Zu Dashou and Wu Xiang, the grassland established the position of Superintendent Zu Dashou. This was because the father made the decision on the spot and could not refute it face to face.

In addition, whether it was the northwest, this time Zhang Huangyan led the southern group army, or Shanhaiguan, he only set up the group army commander and did not set up a supervisor, including the governor who could manage the military and the people, and he directly canceled it all at once.

But this time Zhang Huangyan took the initiative to request the imperial court to send an official to supervise the division. This made Lu Mou confused as to whether he should break his own rules.

Lu Mou looked at Chongzhen, hoping to get his advice, because this was related to politics. During this period, no one could compare to Chongzhen in terms of political proficiency. As for the pros and cons of establishing governors, who has more say than Chongzhen, who has appointed the largest number of governors?
Facing San'er's gaze asking for advice, Chongzhen picked up the tea cup again. But I put it down again after half-way through it. This time, instead of sitting on the sidelines, he was speaking out.

"San'er, starting from the Wanli Year, the imperial court emphasized civility over military affairs. It was mainly to prevent military generals from becoming larger and becoming vassal towns, so the official setting of this governor was established.

The establishment of this position ended up with mixed praise and praise. There are few successful things and many bad things. "After saying that, he glanced at Yang Songshan. Your father, Yang Sichang, was the one who ultimately ruined the overall situation in the northwest.

Yang Songshan looked numb. I don't agree with what you said. If you hadn't been the one who gave the orders blindly, my father wouldn't have made no achievements and died unjustly. But you are the king, I dare not refute you, I pretend not to hear you.

"Later, many people objected and criticized the imperial court for appointing a civilian governor again. I think you meant the same thing. Although you originally asked your brother to oversee Shanhaiguan, you told your brother not to interfere with the military command of the generals. He was only responsible for inspiring the morale of the troops and managing them. Logistics. Later, when your brother succeeded your brother as the inspector of Shanhaiguan, you also requested the same.

After that, you will no longer set up governors in the country (in the north), and you will even directly cancel all governors. I can see that you want to completely liberate the general's hands and feet. "

Then he nodded affirmatively: "When the country is in trouble, we miss our good generals, but as you said, if you have good generals, you should no longer tie their hands and feet, and you should let them do what they do. But you found that no, military generals should delegate their powers, but they cannot be without restraints. Just For example, Mao Wenlong of Dongjiang Town became an overseas emperor and a real vassal town; for example, the four towns in Jiangbei that appeared in the previous paragraph were almost no longer restrained by our court and plundered the people wantonly, which caused the disaster of vassal towns in the Wei, Jin and post-Tang Dynasties. There are signs.”

Mentioning the two-part history makes people sad. Lu Mou couldn't help but nodded slowly in approval.

Chongzhen was very pleased to see that his son could still listen to his words, which meant that he could still control this little guy.

"Here, including Yang Aiqing, we are all in the game, so I will make my words clear."

I don’t pretend anymore, I show my cards.

"For the four towns in Jiangbei, thanks to you realizing it early, you used Li Chuang to eliminate three of them. This is much more clever than the way I dealt with Mao Wenlong in the feudal town back then."

When he said this, he was actually telling Lu Mou: "San'er, don't think that dad doesn't know about the tricks you did. Dad, I saw through it but didn't tell you, which means I acquiesce to you."

This frightened Lu Mou, you know the feelings.

Chongzhen glanced at Yang Songshan again. "You have been in Jiangnan for so long, and you have only insisted on a few key points without doing anything. Zhang Huangyan's Southern Group Army also sat back and watched Li Chuang torture Jiangnan and kill the gentry and royal family. Don't I know your little thoughts?"

Yang Songshan was so frightened that he almost slipped under the table.

Chongzhen smiled: "Don't be afraid, Yang Aiqing. I won't blame you. On the contrary, I am happy to see the success." Yang Songshan, who was relieved, twisted his body in embarrassment. Lu Mou also complimented awkwardly: "Nothing can escape the eyes of my father, I admire you very much."

Chongzhen suddenly became serious and stared into Lu Mou's eyes: "Father, I don't care what you do with that boy Li Yan. But you are absolutely not allowed to hurt your brothers and sisters. This is my bottom line and must not be exceeded."

Lu Mou and Li Yan's conspiracy to kill people with a borrowed knife has been directly pointed out by Chongzhen.

Yang Songshan was on pins and needles. He regretted now that he really shouldn't have accepted this banquet with pride, and for this reason, he listened to the most inappropriate words.

Lu Mou did not feel frightened, but directly looked back at Chongzhen's eyes sincerely: "I lived to the death for this big empire, and for the long-term peace and stability of this big empire, I used some extreme methods. But I also stipulated that princes, princesses, and princesses , I no longer have a fiefdom from the capital, it means that I am protecting my brothers and sisters, don’t you understand my father’s good intentions?”

Chongzhen nodded affirmatively: "That's why I let you do whatever you want without restraining you."

The meaning behind the words is, if you break through the bottom line, even if I don't care about it now, I will have ten thousand ways to strangle you, a little monster.

After explaining everything clearly, he patted Lu Mou on the shoulder: "With this heart in mind, help your brother to do a good job. Father is optimistic about you."

Lu Mou nodded calmly: "Father, don't worry, there is family affection and moral bottom line, and this is what I will stick to in my life."

Chongzhen laughed proudly and stopped mentioning the matter. If he talked about it again, Chongzhen already clearly felt that Yang Songshan was going to hit his head against the pillar.

It is not worthwhile to reward a banquet and kill a good general.

Let’s go back to the premise: “Supervisors have mixed reputations, but they are not without merit. There are only two fundamental reasons why superintendents do bad things. One is that the superintendents have too much power, which means that no one can rule the court anymore; 21. The first is the consequences of the civil servants and supervisors being amateurs commanding experts.

But look, last time we appointed General Dashou as the grassland governor because of the situation in Mongolia, but we only gave him the power to command and dispatch the army, and handed over the power of dispatching local government affairs that the original governor also had to the grassland manager. A little bit about Wu Xiang. Isn't this very reasonable? "

Only then did Lu Mou understand the good intentions of Chongzhen who granted him the title of Governor of the Dashou Grassland, but also granted the title of Wu Xiangjinglue. It seems that playing with balance and mutual restraint, compared with Chongzhen, he is still hotter.

"So, it's not that the establishment of the supervisor is wrong, but that the personnel are used improperly. As long as the supervisor does not interfere in the command, and is only responsible for coordinating the various forces, coordinating the military and local areas, wouldn't the problem be solved?"

Then look at the thoughtful San'er: "Just like this time, it is very necessary for General Zhang to propose a supervisor. On top of Shi Kefa, Wei Guogong, Zhang Huangyan, Gao Jie, Nanjing Qian Tonghe and Li An, set up another supervisor , he has no military power, he is only responsible for coordinating the princes and handling money and food. "

Such methods and explanations made Lu Mou suddenly enlightened and said to Yang Songshan: "I have approved General Zhang's application."

Yang Songshan stood up like his butt was on fire: "Wei Chen has some experience in fighting in the south, and Lord Zhang also lacks people to help him. There are many soldiers in the north, and Wei Chen has no role in the north. Please allow Wei Chen to return. Go to the south and help Master Zhang implement the plan."

His request was very reasonable. Lu Mou thought for a moment and nodded: "I agree to your request. After a few days of rest in Beijing, you will immediately accompany Eunuch Li back to Jiangnan. As soon as the Manchus and I start fighting here, you will immediately Carry out your plan."

Then he picked up the wine glass and said, "Here, I wish you immediate success."

Yang Songshan trembled and raised his glass: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Master Zhang and I will never let down Your Majesty's love and trust." Then he rolled and crawled away from this place of right and wrong.

If he didn't run away, Yang Songshan would be ready to kill him with a quick head-on collision to save his family.

　My writing principle is not to be lively, but to be logical and reasonable. Thank you brothers for your support.

　　
　
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