Crazy at the end of the Ming Dynasty

Wu Shigong put his hands on the big case and calmed down.Now he is not angry at all.Now, as an "airborne soldier", he has descended to the position of acting command of the Nancheng Military and Horse Command Division. He is so young, has no team, no foundation, and no prestige. Would not respect such a boss.Just look at Xue Qiang and Xue Yong, even these two guards who counted as their own, intentionally or unintentionally look down on themselves, why bother to judge those outsiders?

And it's useless to be angry now.Because he wanted to open up the situation in the Nancheng Military and Horse Command Department, he didn't ask himself to establish his own prestige in front of those subordinates, but at least he had to make these subordinates fear him.How to do it?In fact, Wu Shigong also knows the solution, and it is quite simple, which is to seize the financial and personnel rights of the Bing Ma Si.Now, the official seal is in Wu Shigong's hands, so in terms of law, Wu Shigong can completely control the financial and personnel rights of the Nancheng Military and Horse Command Department. How tense it needs to be (in modern times, it is still these two points to seize the power of agencies and units, and at most there are multiple sales in the enterprise).

But what should I do?What is the input and output of the money of the Nancheng Military and Horse Command Department?What is the relationship between your subordinates?Do they have backers?What is the background size of the backer?The current Wu Shigong doesn't know anything about it.The most urgent thing is to find someone who understands the situation.

The behavior of these subordinates of mine today, even if there is no organization, at least someone has been in series.And the Xu Limu next to him didn't act with them, so he must have never received any news, indicating that he was excluded by today's small circle.Maybe my own judgment was a little wrong, then Xu Limu might also know about this situation, or just because he didn't want to offend himself, he didn't act with them.

In addition, Wu Shigong also understands that the subordinates who have been dispersed today are definitely not all of the same mind, and some of them must follow the trend.But it's impossible to find these people all at once, so now my hope can only rest on Xu Limu.

It didn't take long for Wu Shigong to understand these things, so he immediately said to Xu Limu with a friendly smile: "I am taking office today, and I originally wanted to invite everyone to dinner today, but it seems that it is unnecessary now. Limu, how about just the two of us having two glasses of wine at noon?"

Of course, Xu Limu would not believe Wu Shigong's words. According to the usual practice, he would indeed hold a reception banquet for Wu Shigong today, but it was also funded by his subordinates. How could Wu Shigong, a boss, pay for it?Wu Shigong invited himself to lunch, which was too obvious a draw.Should I accept it?Xu Limu fell into a fierce ideological struggle.

In fact, Wu Shigong had already guessed wrong before. The matter of dismounting Wu Shigong today was the deputy commander Ruan Xiong who joined forces, and the other two deputy commanders acquiesced.Not only did Xu Limu know in advance, but Ruan Xiong also connected himself.Next to Commander Li, who was injured and recuperated, there were two absolute confidantes known as his right-hand men. One was dead, Deputy Commander Qian who was replaced by Wu Shigong, and the other was Xu Limu (although there is an official in the official position of Limu). "Officer", but this is indeed an official, not a small official).

In the entire Nancheng military command department, Xu Li's position is very important.His main responsibility is to manage the accounts and files of the yamen, and he is not competent for non-commander cronies.This is also the mistake Wu Shigong made because he was not familiar with the scope of authority of the various officials in the Yamen.Otherwise, he wouldn't be so reckless and win over Xu Limu so directly.But Xu Limu didn't know that Wu Shigong made the wrong behavior after making a wrong judgment, so he couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

He must be Commander Li's confidant, and Xu Limu also thought that Wu Shigong knew that he was Commander Li's confidant.Even if he took refuge in Wu Shigong, with his own identity, he would definitely not gain Wu Shigong's trust.Xu Limu is an old oil in the officialdom, and he has seen a lot of intrigues, so he can't help but think about the most complicated direction in his mind.What is the purpose of Wu Shigong's behavior of wooing him?Suddenly he thought of a possibility that could explain the current situation.That is, Wu Shigong wanted to force himself away, at least to take away most of his power.Because if he refused Wu Shigong's solicitation, it would also give Wu Shigong a reason to clean himself.Thinking of this, Xu Limu couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat.

In the Bingmasi Yamen, the role of officials is very important, but his importance is based on the trust of the command.Without Wu Shigong's official seal, the official documents written by Xu Limu and the accounts made would be useless.If Wu Shigong just used his power to block himself, that's all. I'm most afraid that he will carry out some anti-corruption work and check the previous accounts.No matter how well you do the accounts, you can always pick something out of the eggs.Wu Shigong wanted to be ruthless, it might not be a good idea to kill himself, but it might be too big to want his official title.

In an instant Xu Limu figured this out, and he decided not to offend Wu Shigong.Xu Limu immediately responded with a smile: "How can I make Mr. Wu spend money, and come down at noon."

It doesn't matter who pays, the main thing is that Xu Limu responded to his solicitation.Wu Shigong was also not polite to Xu Limu, and continued: "I just took office, and there are still many things I don't understand. I need Xu Limu to help. It's still early, so let's just chat casually?"

"Master Wu, you're being polite." It was inconvenient to speak in the hall, so Xu Limu gestured to welcome Wu Shigong into the inner hall for a conversation.Wu Shigong always felt a little unaccustomed to Xu Limu's addressing himself, calling himself "Old Master", is he so old?He didn't know that the Ming Dynasty called officials either directly by the official position or by "old man", regardless of the age of the other party.It's not at all like "adults" in modern TV dramas, that's very rude.From the title, it can be seen that Xu Limu actually regards Wu Shigong as his boss.It's a pity that Wu Shigong didn't understand these things.

Seeing Xue Qiang and the three of them still standing aside, Wu Shigong became annoyed.Pointing at Xue Qiang and Xue Yong, he shouted at them: "What are you still standing here for? You two go outside and look at the gate." The tiger doesn't show its power, and treats me as a sick cat.Let the two of them blow the cold wind at the guard's post and wake up for a few days.

Xue Qiang and Xue Yong glanced at each other, their faces showed joy, and they both thought in their hearts: "It seems that my uncle is still very good."

Shumo at the side was in a hurry, he quickly grabbed Wu Shigong's sleeve and said: "Then the young master will give the big seal to the young one."

Hey!Could it be that if I didn't read the almanac when I went out today, I would have met a ghost.I didn't heat up the official seal myself, this kid Shumo is coming to snatch it?Afraid I can't kill you?Seeing Wu Shigong's bad face, he seemed to disagree, Shumo became even more anxious, and then added: "The little one must keep the big seal well. If someone keeps the seal, if the seal is lost, the person will die." Wu Shigong was amused, You speak clearly.is it so serious?Shumo, don't you just want to be an official seal keeper?That's fine.Master, I am satisfied with you.Wu Shigong took out the official seal from his pocket, and threw it to Shumo casually.Shu Mo followed the official seal, tears filled his eyes.Wu Shigong, who watched, muttered, what's so exciting about this?

Xu Li, who was on the side, was watching his words and demeanor, and understood that Wu Shigong was indeed a noob in the officialdom.For the domestic slaves of officials, the gatekeeper and the palm print are undoubtedly the two most important golden positions.The gatekeeper can receive a red envelope, and the palm print can receive a palm print fee, but the most trusted domestic slaves of non-officials will not be awarded.But looking at Wu Shigong's expression, he obviously doesn't understand these things.Could it be that he tricked me into it by mistake just now?It looks like we'll talk later, I'll just answer as long as I have questions, and if I talk heart-to-heart, I won't talk about it.

The three deputy commanders gathered at the gate of the yamen, and their personal soldiers formed a large circle to separate the idlers and others far away.

Yu Lian said to Ruan Xiong, "It's not good for my brother to disrespect that kid today."

"It's okay!" Ruan Xiong didn't seem to take today's matter to heart at all, "Anyway, the younger brother did it, and if you pursue responsibility, you can't find the two elder brothers." Ruan Xiong certainly didn't look like it on the surface. So reckless.In fact, he also cares about it.If Wu Shigong swallowed his anger after today, his prestige would definitely be discredited. From now on, the commanding department of soldiers and horses would be ruled by their three deputy commanders.If there was a fierce counterattack, with the cronies and prestige of their three deputy commanders, Wu Shigong would not be able to defeat them no matter what, only he would lose face, and the result would be the same.Even if Wu Shigong's fighting power is super strong, he will lose both sides in the fight.Wu Shigong's backer's thighs are very thick, and the three of them are not without backers.At that time, the backers will sit together and make peace, which is the result of the well water not infringing the river water, and maybe they can win more benefits.Therefore, the result is always favorable.

"Don't go too far." Zhou Shikun finally said.Ruan Xiong and Yu Lian nodded.Ruan Xiong thought to himself: Don't be prudish, Lao Zhou.The hundred households that fired the cannon today is your son, I don't believe your son didn't tell you last night.

Wu Shigong and Xu Limu sat down in the inner hall.Wu Shigong asked straight to the point: "Does Xu Limu know how many people are there in the Nancheng Military and Horse Command?"

"There are a total of 760 officials, scribes and soldiers. It is divided into fifteen hundred households."

"How are the fifteen hundred-household offices allocated?"

"Except for Commander Ruan who has two hundred-household offices, the other three deputy commanders have three hundred-household offices, and Commander Li has four hundred-household offices."

Hearing this, Wu Shigong had some doubts, and then asked: "Commander Li is injured now and can't be a director. Who should manage his four hundred households now?"

After hesitating for a while, Xu Limu felt that there was nothing to hide, and replied, "It should be you, my lord."

"Then, is there any problem in calling the hundred households of these seven hundred households to hold a meeting after lunch?" Since he is his direct subordinate, he is not polite.

"should be no problem."

During the conversation, Wu Shigong gradually learned that the Nancheng Bingma Commander manages eight workshops and 130 eight shops in the southern city of the capital.This shop should be similar to a modern police station.There is one main commander and four deputy commanders of the Nancheng Bingma Command Department. They are in charge in name, but in fact, each manages a piece of work without interfering with each other.Officials from more than a hundred households are appointed by the Ministry of War, and commanders cannot be appointed or dismissed at will.At most, the general banners and small banners of Baihusuo (both official positions of the Ming Dynasty army) were appointed and dismissed.So those three deputy commanders didn't sell their accounts, and they couldn't do anything to them.

The main commander was in charge of the area at the junction of the inner and outer cities of the capital, including the three south gates, while the deputy commander who was replaced by Wu Shigong was in charge of the area outside Xuanwu Gate.Normally, only the commander sits in the yamen of the Nancheng military command department, and the four deputy commanders all work in the office of their own jurisdiction, and they don't come to the yamen when they have nothing to do.

Wu Shigong is also very concerned about the related business offices. From the introduction of Xu Limu, it is known that the Nancheng Military and Horse Command is under the leadership of the Nancheng Patrol Censor dispatched by the Metropolitan Procuratorate in business. There are also many contacts, as well as Chongwenmen tax customs.Wu Shigong thought to himself: I have to visit those departments tomorrow.One more Ministry of War has to be added, which is the department directly under its own jurisdiction after all.

Seeing that it was almost noon, the two went out for lunch in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere.When going out, Wu Shigong asked Shumo to find a helper who was familiar with the situation from the yamen to lead the way, to call the seven hundred households, and let them come to the yamen for a meeting after eating.