"Hahaha, Uncle Dingyuan, I haven't seen you for a long time. I haven't seen you for more than a year since I last said goodbye to Jishuitan Camp." Gao Qiqian greeted him affectionately. pair
Yang Fan had no choice but to hold hands with him enthusiastically.
Last year, Yang Fan led troops to Jishuitan Camp to disarm the eunuchs. The leader at that time was Wang Chengen, who was leading a group of eunuchs who believed they were from the royal palace. At that time, it was Cao Huachun who came to replace the Admiral Yuma Jian. Gao Qiqian served as the eunuch of the royal horse supervisor.
Now that Cao Huachun had been promoted and became the first eunuch of the Li Supervisor, Gao Qiqian naturally took his place and became the Royal Horse Supervisor.
The Yuma Prison is no small matter. It is the only yamen with military power among the thirteen yamen. In addition to the eunuchs' internal operations, they also directly control two of the twelve regiments in the Beijing camp.
In fact, the distribution of military power in the north and south cities of the capital is as follows: the Royal Horse Supervisor controls two regiments and camps. The Jiang family controlled two regiments and camps. The British government controlled three regiments and camps. The Duke of Chengguo controlled a regiment camp. The remaining four regiments and camps are controlled by other nobles in turn.
In the past few dynasties, there was even a precedent of the prince-in-law taking control. This situation is when the emperor uses his brother-in-law or brother-in-law to control part of the Beijing camp. Used to protect one's own safety. For example, Prince Consort Duwei Jingyuan, who was killed in the Tumubao Incident (Emperor Duwei Jingyuan: a native of Xingtai County, Shunde Prefecture, was selected as the eldest princess of Jiaxing in the first year of Hongxi, and was the son-in-law of Renzong Zhu Gaochi. He was posthumously named Juluhou, posthumously named Rongmin. )
It can be seen that part of the Beijing camp is led by the emperor himself, and the rest is led by nobles. pair
Security forces other than the military are generally controlled by civilian officials. This is the patrol camp and the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division.
In addition to the Beijing camp, the patrol battalion is the second important force. They are equivalent to the armed police in later generations, and they are also responsible for the task of public security in the capital. The patrol battalion is under the management of the Ministry of War. In fact, it is under civilian control.
The Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division is the second security force. It is divided into the Imperial City Military and Horse Division and the Southeast and Northwest Military and Horse Division. These five are directly responsible to the Ministry of War.
In addition to the military force, there are also the 14 Jinyiwei Guards, who are responsible for guarding the palace, palace honor guard, imperial city guard, and spy work. The Dongji Service Factory is a pure spy agency, and they often control the Jinyiwei.
It can be seen that the armed forces in the capital were commanded by the emperor, nobles, civil servants, and eunuchs respectively, and the power agencies among them were overlapping, constraining each other, and interlocking.
Yang Fan didn't notice Gao Qiqian at all at that time. There were quite a few eunuchs there at that time. They were there to disarm and they might start fighting at any time. How could Yang Fan want to get to know each other one by one? Yang Fan didn't know Gao Qiqian, but it didn't mean that Gao Qiqian didn't know Yang Fan.
There are many people in the capital who know Uncle Dingyuan. pair
"First of all, I would like to congratulate my father-in-law on his promotion to the Royal Horse Supervisor. Once you get here, you are home. Please don't be polite, my father-in-law." Yang Fan affectionately held Gao Qiqian's hand and said.
Gao Qiqian is even the most powerful military noble in Ming Dynasty today. Even more so. Soon the atmosphere became lively.
Gao Qiqian introduced these eunuchs to Yang Fan and Zhang Shize in turn. Gao Qiqian was not very enthusiastic towards Zhang Shize and only exchanged a few cursory pleasantries.
Zhang Shize cursed in his heart, this old grandson is most likely here for me. Sooner or later, Yang Fan will have to hand over the errand of admiral's military affairs in the capital camp. I originally came to pick it up myself. Now the emperor's mind began to change. He first sent Jiang Bingzhong of the Jiang family. Now that Jiang Bingzhong was seriously injured and returned to Beijing to recuperate, he sent the eunuch group again.
Yang Fan is very detached, he doesn't care at all. Anyway, Jingying couldn’t be his cup of tea. Whoever likes to fight can do as he pleases. Yang Fan couldn't help but sympathize with Zhang Shize. He hadn't been happy for three months, and it was clear that His Majesty had another trick.
Zhang Shize felt as uncomfortable as eating shit. I hate to see these father-in-laws and stand aside without talking. These eunuchs are all human beings, and everyone knows that they are here for this man. They all have a bad face.
Yang Fan could only pretend not to see it. He pulled Gao Qi and climbed into his carriage. The others also got into light four-wheeled European carriages. pair
"Hey, Uncle Dingyuan, you will enjoy it. This carriage is not bumpy at all, it is so comfortable. This chair is also as soft as cotton." Gao Qiqian said with squinted eyes.
"This is an experimental vehicle produced in small batches by the Xincheng Carriage Factory. I just brought it during this expedition for long-distance testing. It is not yet available for sale. Since my father-in-law likes it, I will ask them to send one to my father-in-law's house later."
Gao Qiqian's face immediately turned into chrysanthemums of laughter. After thanking him continuously, Yang Fan calmly stuffed a wad of silver notes into Gao Qiqian's hand and said, "There is nothing good outside the Great Wall, only these vulgar things are left. Father-in-law, please don't dislike it."
Gao Qiqian had long heard that Uncle Dingyuan spent a lot of money. At this time, he touched a thick stack of silver notes with his hand. He knew from the feel that these were bank notes made of special tissue paper from Xinghe Bank. These banknotes all have the same face value of one hundred taels each. It looks like it's fifty sheets thick.
Suddenly he smiled brightly and retreated: "We didn't bring you any gifts this time, so why are we embarrassed to accept your gift? Speaking of which, if you hadn't always usurped the power of the Royal Horse Supervisor, it would be our turn to do this. It’s your errand as the Admiral and Horsemaster, so it’s not too late for our family to thank you.”
Yang Fan burst out laughing. This Gao Qiqian was also a good talker. He made Yang Fan very happy with his few words. This is called not forgetting the well-digger when you are ready.
"Besides, there are so many people here this time, it's not good for the little ones to see." He said and pushed back. pair
Yang Fan said with a smile: "Don't worry, father-in-law, everyone has it. Father-in-law puts his heart in his heart. Anyone who dares to talk nonsense will have trouble with me, Yang Fan. A little money is nothing. When we enter the city, my father-in-law will have the things in the Shunyi Prince's Palace." If you like it, I will send someone to deliver it to my father-in-law. It just so happens that it is still being sorted out and has not been recorded in the account."
Gao Qiqian was so happy that his lips almost reached his ears. Hurry and put the banknote away. He whispered: "Before I came, the prince specially reminded me that when I get naturalized, everything will be up to my uncle. I will not give up the credit or the benefits."
Yang Fan said: "Eunuch-in-law is an angel. When he is naturalized here, Fan will naturally treat him well. Eunuch-in-law, don't worry, everything in this military camp is open to Eunuch Gao and all of you, and you can participate in military meetings. Eunuch Gao stayed with me to praise the paintings. Others Father-in-law sent them to various regiment camps below."
Yang Fan knew that Chongzhen sent them here with the intention of training them. These eunuchs lack military knowledge. Let them come here to learn. The emperor's mind was already clear about the lice on the bald man's head, and this was to prepare for the dispatch of an army of eunuchs in the future.
One is to gain qualifications. He has been on the battlefield, and it is best to have some military merit, so that he can convince the public in the future. The other is to learn some military knowledge and at least have a certain understanding of the military. Not to mention knowing soldiers, at least you can't know nothing.
