Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

This huge sum made King Anhua despair for a while, he had waited his whole life for this rebellion.

In the past, when Emperor Hongzhi was alive, the country was peaceful, and Hongzhi was loved by the subjects all over the world. At this time, rebellion is simply courting death.

It's all right now, after Zhengde ascended the throne, he ignored the state affairs, was absurd and unreasonable.And Liu Jin's military system reform offended the entire military system.

No matter how you look at it, Zhengde Chaode has been cast aside by everyone.

Raising troops at this time will naturally be supported by the people of the world.

For this day, King Anhua has been waiting for a long time.

Facts have proved that as soon as he ascended the heights, he had the entire Ningxia army in his hands, and his actions were not indiscreet.

It's a pity that King Anhua only missed out the word "money" in his calculations. Without money, no matter what you want to do, you will not be able to do anything.

Zhou Ang was a soldier, and couldn't help shouting: "Qiu Yue, what nonsense are you talking about? If we were rich, would we still be hesitant in Ningxia? I'm afraid we'd already be enjoying the cool air in Xi'an city at this moment. I understand, you today Running to talk so much is purely to bury the prince."

King Anhua said dejectedly: "One million taels, this king can't afford it."

Hearing Zhou Ang's scolding, Qiu Yue was not angry, but smiled and said: "Isn't it just a military salary of 100 million taels of silver? It's not difficult, as long as you think about it, you can get it."

Zhou Ang's eyes lit up: "General Qiu, tell me, let's listen carefully."

King Anhua also said: "General Qiu, please tell me, it's not right, all the rich households in Ningxia have been robbed. Also, the government store has also been opened, and now there is nowhere to go if you want to expropriate a tael of silver. "

Qiu Yue said indifferently: "Is it possible that there is no way to get money from other places except robbing rich households and government treasuries. This general can save the prince in three days... no, two days at most, and the 100 million taels can be paid for." Got it."

King Anhua was overjoyed: "Say what you say, give me an idea quickly."

Qiu Yue stroked the beard on his chin, and said slowly: "Ningxia is an important military town, and most of the good and fertile land is privately owned by soldiers. Other than that, the land is very barren, so ordinary people in Ningxia don't know much about it. Wealthy, we can't get many from them. We raise the flag of righteousness this time, and the merchants are extinct, because there is no possibility of making ideas from the merchants. However, the prince has forgotten one thing. This Ningxia has been around since the time of Taizu. There are many vassal kings who were established here. Up to now, besides you, the prince, there are also many generals of Zhenguo, generals of Fuguo, generals of Fengguo, lieutenants of Zhenguo, lieutenants of Fuguo, and lieutenants of Fengguo. , at least several hundred. It shouldn’t be difficult for these royal family members, Jaeger-LeCoultre, to contribute tens of thousands of taels of silver to help the prince, you Qingjun, create righteous deeds, right?”

The so-called Zhenguo generals and Zhenguo lieutenants are actually related to the royal enfeoffment system of the Ming Dynasty.

The members of the royal family in the Ming Dynasty all had titles, and they received a fixed salary every month, so that the royal family members would not do business and farm like ordinary people after their family fortunes fell, which would make ordinary people feel disrespectful.

The royal family is generally divided into princes, county kings, generals, and lieutenants.

The prince is the emperor's brother, and the county king is the emperor's uncle and brother.

After the death of a prince, unless it is a hereditary replacement or the emperor has a special purpose, the successor will generally be demoted to be a general of the country.After the general's death, the successor was demoted to lieutenant.

Otherwise, if all princes can be directly inherited, with the terrifying fertility of the old Zhu family, there will be more and more princes.When Li Zicheng broke through Kaifeng, in addition to capturing a prince alive, he also captured more than 100 generals and lieutenants in one breath, which made Lao Li a little depressed.

If you don't step down to inherit the title, there will be princes everywhere, and the court will not be easy to manage, and it will also be a huge burden on the country's finances.

You know, at the end of the Ming Dynasty, there were astonishingly hundreds of thousands of royal family members with titles registered in the clan mansion and the chief lawsuit.If there is no system of downgrading to the first rank, these 10 people will be princes, and it makes people's scalp numb just thinking about it.

Even so, such a large number of people surnamed Zhu still make the state finances a little breathless.

These people are all paid wages, and the wages should not be too low, too low, and the royal face will be embarrassing.

"Rooting the royal family... this..." Not only King Anhua, but even Zhou Ang was stunned by Qiu Yue's words.

After a long time, Zhou Ang said angrily: "Qiu Yue, are you going to let the prince extend his hand to the clan's flesh and blood? If you spread the word, you will be despised by the world. You are so bold. What is your intention?"

King Anhua also lowered his face.

The reaction of these two people had been expected by Qiu Yue, and he just sneered in his heart: King Anhua, you have rebelled now, and if you want to lead troops into Beijing to meet Long live Zhengde, don't you just extend your hand to the clan's flesh and blood? Are you not afraid of being despised by the world?

He put on a calm look, and said: "My lord, what I mean by this general is not to rob the clan, but to borrow it. Your Majesty Qing Jun eliminated traitors and returned me to the bright and bright world of the Ming Dynasty. Isn't it also for the sake of our ancestors. When the time comes, As long as you share the truth with them Jiang Ming, the generals will naturally donate to the rebel army voluntarily if they understand this truth, how could it be like reaching out to the blood of the clan?"

Zhou Ang sneered: "Qiu Yue, do you think it's possible? Who would voluntarily give away their wealth to others?"

Qiu Yue: "My lord, General Zhou, think about it. Leaving aside the three thousand soldiers and horses in Shanxi Town, it has been half a month since your majesty raised the flag of righteousness. I am afraid that the news has already spread to the capital. Majesty, General Zhou, do you think Zhengde will Do you want to sit idly by? I am afraid that within two months, the imperial army will arrive. There are quite a few troops in Datong, Shanxi. At that time, the imperial court only needs to send a senior official to preside over it. The army marched into Shaanxi. At that time, I am afraid that it is not a question of 3000 troops, but 30 to [-]. At that time, how will the king deal with himself?"

It doesn't make sense, but upon hearing this, King Anhua and Zhou Ang trembled at the same time, and a layer of cold sweat broke out from their vests.

If it was as Qiu Yue said, by then, he would really have no strength to contend with the imperial army.

"Damn it, life and death are at stake, who cares about the life and death of the clan, who cares about the reputation, my death is not as good as yours!" This thought flashed in the hearts of King Anhua and Zhou Ang at the same time.

The two nodded at the same time, reaching a tacit agreement.

King Anhua's face flashed, and he ordered: "Zhou Ang, go to work according to General Qiu Yue's intention, and order the Ningxia clan to contribute money, and must collect 100 million taels of silver within two days. If there is any disobedience... ..."

He paused, and then shouted with a murderous look on his face: "If there is any disobedience, it will be a pity for my ancestors of the Ming Dynasty, and they will all be suppressed! After collecting the army's salary, immediately take the troops to the West Ferry of the Yellow River, and guard the various passes. At the pier, wait for the opportunity to have a decisive battle with the Shaanxi town army."

"Yes!"

Listening to King Anhua's order, a gleam flashed in Qiu Yue's eyes: The opportunity has come!