I am the carpenter king

Chapter 224 1 Months

() After listening to Chen Hong's words, Liu Yijing was slightly taken aback, what song did Emperor Tianqi sing?Who needs to say hello?Wouldn't it be better for Emperor Tianqi to decree it?But Liu Yijing knew that this was not what she should ask, so she looked at Chen Hong with a smile, and Liu Yijing asked with a smile: "Eunuch, since it is the emperor's will, please tell me, Eunuch!"

Slowly nodding his head, Chen Hong said with a smile: "Master Liu really understands the general situation. No wonder the emperor thinks highly of you. The person the emperor mentioned is called Li Biao. The emperor hopes that the cabinet will send a note to promote him as the servant of the household department."

"Eunuch Chen, don't worry, I will definitely do it, please return to the emperor!" With a slight smile, Liu Yijing said very politely.

"Since that's the case, then our family will go back. Mr. Liu is so busy here, I hope you don't waste too much time!" Looking at Liu Yijing with a smile, Chen Hong said with a smile.

Glancing at the scribes on one side, Liu Yijing said in a deep voice, "Send off Eunuch Chen for me!"

In the first year of Tianqi, on the second day of April, it is advisable to do stove bathing, and avoid weddings and funerals.

In the Apocalypse Dynasty, this day has left a strong mark in history, and people in later generations call this day the beginning of the Apocalypse Zhongxing.On this day, Emperor Tianqi issued an imperial decree to reappoint all the important official positions that were vacant due to the Liaodong case.

At the same time, Emperor Tianqi appointed Zhou Jiamo, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, as an imperial envoy, and launched a large-scale Beijing inspection.Whether they are serving officials, or gentry and wealthy businessmen, they are all included in the investigation.However, unlike the Liaodong case, Emperor Tianqi seems to have changed his temper, and all corrupt officials confiscated their property.Do not kill, do not implicate, do not exterminate the family.All the local tyrants and evil gentry who run rampant in the countryside for the sake of wealth and lawlessness.They are all included in the remediation list.The light ones will be fined and boarded, and the serious ones will be ransacked!

All of a sudden, the entire city of Beijing was in turmoil, and everyone was in danger.After this movement started, Emperor Tianqi issued an order to severely punish the officials in the Liaodong case, but Emperor Tianqi was not lenient in this case.According to the law of Ming Dynasty.Those who should raid their homes should be ransacked, and those who should be exterminated should be exterminated.For half a month, executions were carried out at Caishikou in the capital every day, and countless people were beheaded.

At the same time, Emperor Tianqi promulgated a new policy, as long as anyone who reports corrupt officials, even if he was an accomplice in the past, can provide evidence.Depending on the severity of the case, the whistleblower will be rewarded and exonerated.In the Liaodong case.General Lu Lin of Shenyang, Huang Da shopkeeper of Liaodong Governor Yang Yuan's family, have made meritorious service for reporting.Emperor Tianqi issued a decree to pardon him for his capital crimes, but his family property was confiscated, and he was not allowed to be an official within three generations.

Compared with the previous things that Emperor Tianqi did, the last one caused an uproar, and everyone was dumbfounded.Then there was a long and protracted debate. Some people thought it was an excuse for the prisoner, which was very inappropriate.Emperor Apocalypse should retract the imperial decree.Some think this is a good thing, because it can better catch corrupt officials.Officials who have gone astray are given a chance.

Although the debate was fierce, Emperor Tianqi didn't seem to take it to heart, and the imperial decree was promulgated.No one is coming out to remonstrate directly, because as long as someone does this, they will soon be labeled as the asylum of corrupt officials.

All this had just subsided, on the twelfth day of April in the first year of the apocalypse.Emperor Apocalypse once again passed down the imperial decree.Promoted Sun Chengzong, a scholar of the first auxiliary university of the cabinet, a Taibao, a doctor of Guanglu, and a governor of Liaodong, to the governor of Jiliao.Added the title of Shangshu of the Ministry of War, commanded the military affairs of Governor Ji Liao Baoding and other departments, and also took care of food and pay.Control all soldiers and horses in the three provinces of Shuntian, Baoding, and Liaodong, and the four towns of Jizhou, Changping, Liaodong, and Baoding.

The ruling and opposition parties were immediately shocked by this imperial decree, and Sun Chengzong immediately became an enemy of the current dynasty.It can be said that one person is under one person and above ten thousand people.The cabinet chief assistant university scholar, Taibao, Guanglu doctor, and the teacher of Emperor Tianqi, all of which remind people of only one person, and that is the teacher of Emperor Wanli, Zhang Juzheng, the first assistant grand master back then.However, unlike Zhang Juzheng, Sun Chengzong had the military power again this time, and the entire northern army was under the control of Sun Chengzong, and even Shuntian Mansion, where the capital was located, was also within the control of Sun Chengzong.

No matter whether it is in the court or among the people, Sun Chengzong's limelight is the same for a while, but many people still let out a deep sigh when no one is around.Sun Chengzong's status is so high, it is hard to predict what will happen in the future, and it is very likely that he will be another Zhang Juzheng.Some people are also wondering whether Sun Chengzong will be added with a yellow robe one day, and some people are quite worried.

However, such discussions did not last long. The moment the imperial decree arrived in Liaodong, Sun Chengzong sent someone to write a family letter, and all the more than 40 members of the Sun family went to Beijing.After Emperor Tianqi learned of this incident, he specially sent an order to reward the Sun family with a spare courtyard in Xicheng.

This matter has not subsided in the capital, and the emperor's decree came again, promoting Xiong Tingbi, the former governor of Liaodong, to be the governor of Liaodong.Reward Dr. Guanglu and wear flying fish clothes to show his merits.

Xiong Tingbi's promotion was expected by many people, Yang Yuan fell down, Xiong Tingbi's case was an unjust case, and it was also found out that Xiong Tingbi had made great achievements in Liaodong.Sun Chengzong wrote an excerpt again, and played the merits of Xiong Tingbi in the battle of Shenyang one by one.Such ministers who are loyal to the emperor and have made contributions to the country should naturally be promoted.

The officials in the court focused on one position at a time, that is Liaodong Economic Strategy. After Xiong Tingbi was promoted, this position was naturally vacated.For such a position, there are quite a few people who want to go, but it is up to Emperor Tianqi to decide who will go.

It's just that the person promoted by Emperor Tianqi this time was beyond everyone's expectations. The person promoted by Emperor Tianqi was Zuo Guangdou.Zuo Guangdou and Yang Lian were Jinshi in the same year. At this time, Yang Lian was the governor of Liaodong, and Zuo Guangdou was just a junior official from the seventh rank.

After a short period of one month, Emperor Tianqi adjusted the personnel in the court. After this adjustment, the court has been able to carry out the imperial decree of Emperor Tianqi very effectively.Since the Wanli period, party struggles have begun, and in this adjustment, they have been initially suppressed, which is known as the apocalypse reform in history.

During this month, Zhang Juzheng's case also came to fruition.Zha Zhang Juzheng was loyal to the emperor and served the country all his life, and he was actually the backbone of the country.Zhang Siwei, the second assistant of the cabinet, framed Zhang Juzheng, deceived the saints, and deprived him of all titles.Emperor Tianqi officially rehabilitated Zhang Juzheng, and for a while he returned to the court, and he was unanimously praised for Emperor Tianqi.After that, Emperor Tianqi decreed to overturn the case for the entire Jiangling Party, and countless people were corrected, including generals such as Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou.

Although there was a lot of noise outside, the Forbidden City was indeed peaceful, and no one dared to discuss anything with Emperor Tianqi here.

Looking at Chen Hong who was kneeling on the ground, Emperor Tianqi sighed softly, and said in a deep voice: "You have been with me for a long time, and you are also the person I trust the most, but I don't know what to do about this time. Who are you looking for?"

"Your Majesty, no matter what, the ministers will do their best to do it, please give your orders." Chen Hong knocked his head to the ground and said solemnly.

Slowly nodded, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Since the death of Gao Huai, the eunuch of the Liaodong Supervising Army in the Wanli period, the war in Liaodong has continued, and the eunuchs and supervising troops have always existed in name only. I was promoted to the official position of Sun Chengzong because I will take action in Liaodong soon, and I don't want Sun Chengzong to get involved too much."

Regarding Emperor Tianqi's words, Chen Hong could only listen quietly, because he really didn't know what to say.Since Emperor Tianqi said so, Chen Hong believed that he might be going to Liaodong.

After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi continued: "With Xiong Tingbi sitting in Liaodong, there will be no mistakes. Yang Lian is the governor of Liaodong, and Zuo Guangdou is the governor of Liaodong. I believe they can do a good job in the next thing. Although I don’t know if Zuo Guangdou can be promoted, let’s see first! With Yang Lian and Xiong Tingbi on one side, and Sun Chengzong behind, nothing will go wrong.”

Listening quietly to Emperor Tianqi's words, Chen Hong's expression was calm. He knew that Emperor Tianqi must have sent him to Liaodong this time.

"I left a large sum of money in Liaodong, 600 million taels of silver, which I used to prepare cavalry and navy. I am going to let you go to Liaodong as an eunuch to oversee the army. Help me look after this money. You must let these Use the money where it should be used. Remember, when you arrive in Liaodong, I will give you the power to control and mobilize Jinyiwei and Dongchang. You can call Jinyiwei and Dongchang in Liaodong. Just one thing you have to remember, all major military and political affairs in Liaodong , you don’t care about it. Just report to me what you think should be reported, and since I will make a decision, don’t make up your own mind.” Looking at Chen Hong, Emperor Tianqi said calmly.

"The minister understands that this measure must be properly controlled, please rest assured, Your Majesty!" Chen Hong still knew a little about Emperor Tianqi's temper, and his duty was to help Emperor Tianqi look after Liaodong, rather than pointing fingers at Liaodong.

Nodding in satisfaction, Emperor Tianqi knew that Chen Hong was good at managing money, and his internal treasury had always been taken care of by him, and it had always been in perfect order.

After pondering for a while, Emperor Tianqi said with emotion: "You have been by my side for so long, and I feel a little reluctant to leave suddenly. But state affairs are the most important thing, and I hope you will put state affairs as the most important thing."

"Yes, don't worry, Your Majesty! The ministers must bear in mind His Majesty's teachings and try their best to do things for His Majesty." Chen Hong was also quite emotional in his heart, but he had already forgotten what it was like outside when he entered the palace since he was a child, and now he can go out for a walk. , my heart is naturally very yearning.

Sighing softly, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "You know the fakeness in the palace very well. After you leave, who can take your place?"

"Your Majesty, Wang Cheng'en, whom His Majesty sent to Liaodong last time, is fine. He is quite talented, and His Majesty's promotion of him at this time is also a reward from last time!" Chen Hong said with affirmative voice, bowing his body. (to be continued...)

ps: It's a bit late today, I'm sorry everyone, it's still [-] words in three updates, don't worry.

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