The Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army.
What was once the most picturesque place now gives people the feeling of a leisurely yamen.
I think those who were able to enter here in the first place were all nobles of the Ming Dynasty, and at the end they were only at the level of 100 households to be eligible to enter.
Having controlled the military power of the entire Ming Dynasty, people from the Ministry of War had to be cautious when entering.
Walking in the yamen, it is a common thing to see the Duke and the Marquis.
However, as Zhu Ying continued to extract the power of the Five Army Governor's Mansion, the nobles currently serving had no troops left.
The separation of military and political affairs took away the farming economy that was originally controlled.
As for military training, it is basically controlled by the Ming Military Academy.
"I haven't been back for two years. I didn't expect that things and people here have completely changed."
Lan Yu said with some sigh.
In the past two years, Lan Yu has been reorganizing the military on the grassland and preparing for the establishment of a military town.
When the Ming Dynasty planned to develop the black land, the first priority was naturally military households.
The current relationship with Beiyuan is generally good. Some minor frictions are inevitable, but safety measures must be taken into consideration in advance.
No one knows how long the honeymoon period between Ming Dynasty and Beiyuan Dynasty will last. This is something unbelievable in history.
It has only been two years since the Beiyuan Employment Industry was established. Many people in Daming believe that this is probably a delaying strategy by His Highness Taisun, and conflicts will definitely break out again in the future. .
The people on the grasslands have a simpler view. It doesn't matter what happens tomorrow, as long as they can eat enough today, they are just for this food, and they are not treated as common people.
There is no such thing as a country in the grasslands, and naturally there is no so-called homeland.
Many nobles with some status in the tribe would also find ways to send their sons to study in the Ming Dynasty, or even apply for household registration in the Ming Dynasty.
In the absence of war, the economic gap between the two sides is reflected.
Everyone yearns for a better life, and now we can't snatch it away. Of course, we have to find ways to squeeze in.
Without the border barriers, the life in the Ming Dynasty was very enviable to the grassland people.
As the understanding between the two parties deepened, the degree of envy became deeper.
In the absence of farming, nomads just watch God reward them with food. It is common for them to go hungry after being full.
If you can obtain a household registration in Daming, you can go to work in Daming.
This is much more comfortable than being on the grassland.
Not to mention two meals a day, but also a lot of money. This is simply a good life that I dream of.
It is said that the people at the bottom of the dynasty are miserable and their lives are not good, but compared to the people at the bottom of the nomads, they are already happy.
If you don’t have money to eat, you still have to beg.
In the grassland, if there is nothing to eat, the sky is vast and the wilderness is vast, and you may starve to death without seeing anyone. There are no weeds on the ground, and it is completely bare.
There is still Guanyin soil in the famine in the Central Plains, and even if you die of hunger, you will be considered a dead ghost.
All that is left in the grassland is despair.
So this is the reason why the employment industry in Beiyuan is so lively today, because it was the grandson of the Ming Dynasty who gave him a meal, which no khan could do.
Even for Genghis Khan, whose territory was so vast, those at the bottom were not called common people, but slaves.
"I heard that the imperial court is building an imperial palace recently, and the Duke knows about it."
It was Cao Zhen who spoke.
As Lan Yu's right-hand man, Cao Zhen naturally came back with him.
Hearing Cao Zhen's words, Lan Yu just shook her head slightly: "I have only been back for two or three days. How can I know this matter clearly? Just by listening to the name, I know that this is probably the arrangement of His Highness the Grand Sun."
"We still need to know something about these matters, especially the final decisions concerning the great grandson. After taking a trip to the grassland, you will understand that in this world, the great grandson has the final say. If he goes against his will, who will There’s no good fruit to eat either.”
There was a hint of sigh in Lan Yu's voice.
Who could have imagined what Ming Dynasty would be like today.
The Huaixi Xungui Group, which was once the core of the Prince, is now not to mention fragmented, but it no longer has the momentum it once had.
Huaixi was recognized by the prince and his majesty, but the grandson of the present generation did not recognize it at all.
From the perspective of dependence, it stands to reason that the grandson should win over the Huaixi Xungui Group as his help, so that he can govern the world stably. He must think about what will happen after he ascends the throne.
Who would have known that Taisun first established a public security department, then separated military and political affairs, and finally established a military academy.
Relying on the more than 5,000 people given by His Majesty at the beginning, they gradually swallowed up the entire military power of the Ming Dynasty.
Thinking back on such a thing now, Lan Yu felt a little unbelievable.
"That's for sure. My lord, you haven't noticed that His Highness the Grand Sun's current fame extends from top to bottom."
"Even the servants in my house actually care about my grandson. They put longevity tablets in their homes, and they worship him day and night, which is more pious than worshiping Buddha."
Cao Zhen said with some surprise.
Lan Yu frowned slightly: "Don't say such words in the future."
"Whether it's high-yielding crops or a large number of factories, things like ensuring workers' wages are related to the people's livelihood in the Ming Dynasty."
"Of course you and I don't feel much about it, but for the people, this is a great blessing."
"Those servants in your home also have their own relatives and friends, and everyone can directly feel the changes in their lives."
"In the future, you should pay more attention to your speech, especially the words you use. Don't be so rash. If you are caught because of this, you will be in trouble."
Hearing this, Cao Zhen quickly said: "I didn't pay attention just now, and it will definitely not be like this in the future."
The reason why Lan Yu said Cao Zhen was because there was a hint of ridicule in the tone of Cao Zhen's words just now.
Originally it wasn't a big deal, but Cao Zhen was a Marquis, and this status involved a lot of things, the most important thing being the grandson.
If it reaches the ears of interested people, this will be a sign of disrespect for the great grandson.
"My lord, where will we go from now on?"
Cao Zhen looked into the Yamen courtyard and saw that the guard was still at the door and there were not many people around, so he felt relieved.
Now, except for his own family, his soldiers no longer feel reliable.
Because of the retirement system, today's top soldiers have a way out. As long as they work well, they don't have to worry about leaving the army and having nowhere to go.
Even those who don't have the opportunity to enter the Public Security Department can still get a very considerable veterans' pay.
This money came from internal funds, which was equivalent to the emperor paying out of his own pocket.
This also allowed the soldiers' loyalty to extend directly to Taisun.
According to the current merit system, the most ordinary soldier who retires from the army normally can receive a maximum of more than 150 yuan of military pay.
Perhaps in the eyes of the powerful, this is the cost of a meal.
But for ordinary people, this is a huge wealth.
In an ordinary village, it is possible to build a house, marry a wife, and do some small business to live peacefully.
"How else can we go? Of course we must follow the will of the grandson. As long as we are obedient, the grandson will still use us."
"The grassland is fine for the time being. No one can predict what will happen in the future. My grandson is doing well for us. Apart from the fact that he has no military power now, he lacks nothing."
"You know what Duke Cao Guo is doing. He took the ocean fleet to patrol all nations. What does this mean? It shows that His Highness Taisun's heart is far beyond the current Ming Dynasty."
"There will definitely be no shortage of resources in future wars. In my opinion, Nanyang is the next step."
"While I have nothing to do in the capital during this period, I should read more books about Nanyang, understand the situation there, and be fully prepared."
Lan Yu said analytically.
The generals of their current generation are now
In the prime of life, I naturally want more meritorious deeds.
When he went to the grassland, Taisun actually hinted to him that he should become the king of the grassland, but the situation was different now, so Lan Yu naturally did not dare to mention this topic.
Of course, he also knew that this could not be blamed on Taisun. After all, King Yan had been captured. Now the grassland was dominated by peace, and there was no place to show off.
But Lan Yu was naturally unwilling, so he turned his attention to Nanyang.
There are many countries in Nanyang. Apart from Annam and Champa, there are still a lot of countries behind them.
With his current status, Lan Yu can go further, which is to occupy a place far away from the Ming Dynasty as his hereditary fiefdom, similar to the situation of overseas vassal kings.
Since Taisun mentioned that idea before, it shows that it is still feasible.
"It's just that we have been back for several days, and His Majesty and Grandson have not summoned us. Do you want to leave us idle?"
"Several old brothers came to see me yesterday, and they meant exactly what they said. If my grandson doesn't need us old brothers, there's nothing anyone can do about it."
Cao Zhen felt a little worried.
Because according to previous practice, when generals like them come back from abroad to report on their duties, they will receive a personal summons and condolences from His Majesty.
But this time, it was already the third day, and there was no movement in the palace.
If it were just His Majesty, everyone would ask for an audience directly, but when it comes to the grandson, this is a little different.
The situation in the court seemed simple, but in fact it was extremely sensitive, especially for military attachés like them.
In the bustling capital, and with the recent announcement, everyone is walking on thin ice. No one knows what His Highness Taisun is thinking.
It would be bad if these generals who had just returned to the capital made some noise and were misunderstood by His Highness the Grand Sun.
Precisely because of the uncertainty of the situation, after returning to the capital, Lan Yu did not even gather her friends to have a drink, but went to work at the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion.
Now that Lan Yu is like this, the generals below are naturally more at ease. No one wants to cause any trouble at this time.
There is a depressing feeling in my heart.
"There's no rush, just wait."
"Anyone who gets into trouble with my grandson at this time is asking for trouble."
"The contents of this announcement actually don't matter to us people. Most of the previous land has been handed over. This is Taisun's plan to rectify the emerging big players, so don't get involved without any reason."
Lan Yu ordered.
Whether it is restricting food hoarding or land purchase, it has little to do with nobles like Lan Yu.
Their land has been handed over long ago. Living in the capital, who would stock up on food for several years without any space to store it.
"Hey, why are we going back to Beijing at this juncture? It's really annoying." Cao Zhen said helplessly.
At this time, there was a noise from the outer courtyard.
The two immediately stopped talking and looked at each other towards the outside of the courtyard.
I saw several eunuchs trotting over in a hurry.
The guards on duty naturally didn't dare to stop him.
"Dong Liang, Duke Liang."
The eunuch who took the lead was none other than Zhu Ying's eunuch Guo Zhong.
"Eunuch Guo."
Lan Yu also stood up and greeted him.
Guo Zhong is currently the popular person around his grandson, so even Lan Yu must be treated politely.
"It would be great if the Duke of Liang is here. Grand Sun has decreed that Duke Liang come to the palace to pay his respects."
Guo Zhong was relieved to see Lan Yu. He was afraid that Lan Yu would have left when he arrived at the Governor's Mansion.
"wait me back."
Lan Yu whispered to Cao Zhen and followed Guo Zhong into the palace.
When Cao Zhen saw this, his heart finally dropped.
As long as Taisun still recognizes Lan Yu, those of them following behind will have nothing to do.
Huagai Palace.
Because there are more concubines in Kunning Palace now, it is naturally a little more inconvenient.
After all, there is a lot of emphasis between men and women in this world, especially in the palace.
So under normal circumstances, Zhu Ying will be in Huagai Hall.
It was only a few steps away.
"I pay my respects to His Highness the Grand Sun."
Lan Yu bowed respectfully.
"No gifts, please give me a seat."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Zhu Ying said with a smile: "This trip to the grassland has been a hard one for Duke Liang. The journey was tiring. I originally wanted Duke Liang to rest for a few more days to relax, but there are some things that can be done earlier." Implement it.”
Just one word made Lan Yu's worries disappear.
It turns out that His Highness Taisun did not summon me because he was concerned about me and asked me to rest for two days. It was because I was overthinking it.
"It's not hard, these are all things I should do." Lan Yu quickly replied.
Zhu Ying did not intend to continue the pleasantries and said directly: "Dong Liang must have heard about Duke Cao's voyage to the West."
Lan Yu replied: "Reporting to Your Highness, I have indeed heard something about it."
Zhu Ying nodded slightly: "I have a concubine who is the princess of Zhenla. My Ming Dynasty and Zhenla have no negotiation on this matter."
"So I thought of sending a team to Zhenla to convey this matter while handing over to Zhenla on behalf of my Ming Dynasty."
"After much thought, I feel that Duke Liang is the most suitable person. I wonder if Duke Liang is willing to help me make this trip."
Lan Yu's eyes lit up, he didn't expect good things to happen so quickly.
I was still thinking about Nanyang before, but then I came back to it again.
"I will fulfill my mission," Lan Yu replied immediately.
Zhu Ying said, "Then I'll trouble Duke Liang."
Then he said leisurely: "The situation in Nanyang is complicated, and conflicts continue in some areas. There is no need for too many departures this time, but we cannot weaken the name of our Ming Dynasty, so we can just bring 30,000 troops."
Under Zhu Yingbie's thoughtful gaze, Lan Yu could still not understand Taisun's intention.
This is a clear indication of the need to intervene in the situation in the Nanyang region.
"I respectfully comply with the order of Your Majesty Taisun."
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