Zhu Cixiang's words were a bit beyond Zhu Chunjie's expectations. Because Jinyiwei North Town Fusi has always been a tool for the Ming Dynasty emperor to deter unscrupulous officials. In addition, there is also a Dongjishi Factory in charge of eunuchs that also has the same role.
However, Zhu Cixiang has now greatly restricted the power of Jin Yiwei to conduct internal investigations, and also claimed that "corruption of officials will be held accountable by the Metropolitan Procuratorate"... Officials in the Ming Dynasty are not afraid of the Metropolitan Procuratorate!
Is it too lenient for the prince to do this?
But this prince is clearly a master who kills people without blinking an eye and deceives people without blushing. It doesn't sound like he is a benevolent king!
"Master Qiansui," Zhu Chunjie thought for a while and then reminded him very responsibly, "Although Zhenfu is violent, it is also a deterrent to lawless officials. Qu Shishu, a member of the Donglin Party, once told people: If you belong to Tiqi, you will be sent to Zhenfu. It is unspeakably cruel to fly into water and fire, but if you can get it before the law, it will be nothing less than the joy of heaven..."
"Hahaha," Zhu Cixiang smiled, "to pacify the violent, and the justice department is useless... they all need to be rectified. The poison of Tiqi should be feared by rebels, thieves, and captives. The officials who are corrupt and pervert the law should be jealous of the justice department. Change. This is how all the officials perform their duties and work together for the country. Ordering the towns and governors to infringe on the power of the justice department and letting the justice department do nothing is not what I want. I will stay in Tianjin and Dagu for a while, and I will understand Great efforts have been made to rectify the affairs of the Zhenfu, the Dharma Division, the various camps, and the financial affairs. The Zhenfu and the various camps are top priorities!
Huaiyuan, without further ado, you can start rebuilding Beizhen Fusi tonight! I will give you the establishment of a battalion and the funding of ten thousand taels of silver. You need to prop up the Zhenfu Division's facade within three days and find the personnel yourself. However, you cannot mobilize more than 50 people from the existing camps. Do you understand? "
"I accept the order!" Zhu Chunjie stood up quickly and saluted Zhu Cihong.
Zhu Cixiang nodded, "The Fujun order will be issued tomorrow, but we can do things tonight. If we can gather some people, let them wear flying fish suits and mandarin duck coats to patrol the city to scare Xiaoxiao.
In addition, Hao Yaoqi should send someone to keep an eye on them to prevent them from slipping away from the barracks. "
After saying that, he gently raised his hand to signal Zhu Chunjie to go do something quickly.
Zhu Cixiang, the Prince of Fujun, is really efficient in doing things! Emperor Chongzhen was incomparable when he was in Beijing. If such a big thing as rectifying the Jin Yiwei was left in Chongzhen's hands, God knows when the cabinet would come up with a draft plan? But in Zhu Cixiang's hands, it was just one sentence... The four bachelors were now his rubber stamps, so why did the Jin Yiwei need to scare them?
Watching Zhu Chunjie leave, Zhu Cixiang picked up the tea cup and drank some water to moisten his throat, and then talked to Wu Xiang and Cao Youyi.
He has just said that the top priority is to rectify the Zhenfuhe camps. We have already explained how to organize the governor, now it is time to talk about the various camps.
"How many troops do we have now?"
Wu Xiang replied: "Your Highness, Tianjin Guards currently has three battalions of Kenan, one battalion of Tiger Guards, one battalion of Dragon Cavalry, one battalion of Guards, and one battalion of Shuntian Patrolling. There are also about 3,000 people from Tianjin garrison battalions. There are also about 2,500 brave men brought by Cao Huachun from Wang Qingtuo, and about 2,000 brave men from the nobles and officials’ families who came with them. Tianjin Sanwei can always recruit some, and they can gather about 14,000 people. .
In addition, Tianjin Wei has been an important military industry town since the Wanli War to Aid the Dynasty. There are many craftsmen in the city who can be recruited to build equipment for the army. "
Zhu Cixiang nodded, "Finally, I have some strength. It's time to set up a Generalissimo's Mansion."
Wu Xiang looked at Zhu Cixiang and asked in a low voice: "Your Highness wants to open a mansion in Tianjin?"
Zhu Cixiang nodded and said with a smile: "Strike while the iron is hot! Now the imperial court is wandering, the ministers are in disarray, the father is disheartened, and the rebel army is following. Isn't it a god-given opportunity for me to open the Grand Marshal's Palace? And Tianjin is here The terrain on the border is favorable, the city is strong, and the Wei River leads to the sea, so we can stay for a while and sort out the team."
Wu Xiang nodded, "Your Highness is right, but I don't know how your Highness plans to open the mansion?"
Zhu Cixiang said with a smile: "They are just some ideas. Let me tell you two about them." He paused, "The Generalissimo's Mansion is in charge of the world's military. Naturally, if we want to seize the power of the Ministry of War, we must mobilize, command, and manage the troops." The soldiers grabbed the yamen.
Therefore, under the Generalissimo's Mansion, there should be administrative yamen such as the guards for dispatching, military administration, and the military directly commanding troops. The guards do not care about commanding the troops and horses, while the army does not care about the planning and military administration, but only commands the troops and horses to fight.
The so-called dispatch includes matters such as selecting generals, deploying troops, conveying orders, investigating internal and external military situations, and formulating military strategies.
The so-called military administration includes matters such as recruiting soldiers, paying soldiers, providing food for soldiers, granting land, weapons, and promotion and punishment of officers and soldiers.
As for the commanding officer, of course he directly leads the troops. Operations, training and other matters are all under the jurisdiction of the commanding officer..."
What Zhu Cixiang said is just the management method of military orders and separation of military and political affairs in later generations. It's not very clever, but it is quite suitable for the Ming army's command and management system, which is currently in chaos.
At least we can clarify powers and responsibilities, strengthen supervision, and limit the power of military chiefs.
Wu Xiang and Cao Youyi frowned slightly when they heard Zhu Cixiang's plan. Cao Youyi didn't say anything. He was not familiar with Zhu Cixiang. Wu Xiang, on the other hand, regarded herself as the prince's confidant and reminded him in a low voice: "Your Highness, if we do this, the chief military officer leading the troops in the outer town may not be happy, right?"
Zhu Cixiang smiled and shook his head, "How can there be an outer town? Now there is only one Tianjin Guard... The general soldiers of the outer town have to be coaxed. The only thing the Generalissimo's Mansion can control is the soldiers of the Tianjin Guard. Chief Cao, this is what I want to take away from you. Right!"
Cao Youyi was startled when he heard this and quickly stood up to salute, but was stopped by Zhu Cixiang with a wave of his hand.
"Mr. Cao, I know you are a loyal minister! I trust you!"
Cao Youyi did not kneel down, but still said seriously: "I am willing to die for the Crown Prince and the Ming Dynasty!"
"Okay, okay!" Zhu Cixiang nodded repeatedly, looked at Wu Xiang, and said with a smile: "Old Taishan, how about you also hand over the third battalion of Kenan with you to me?"
Wu Xiang smiled and said: "Those three battalion leaders are His Highness's people."
"Your servant..."
"All for Your Highness!" Wu Xiang said generously.
Zhu Cixiang smiled and said: "If the military officers of my Ming Dynasty can be as loyal as you two, why worry about the failure of great things?
Both of you are rare loyal ministers, and I will certainly put them to good use. Therefore, the commanders of the Military Order Guard and the Military and Government Guard established under the Generalissimo's Palace were appointed by two people. The military commander is responsible for the dispatching of the military commander, and the commander-in-chief of the military commander is Cao Zongzhen. The military and political guards were in charge of military affairs, and Lao Taishan was the commander-in-chief.
In addition, all the armies in the Tianjin Guard City, including the guards of this palace, all became one army, with the military name of overcoming difficulties, and they were called the Overcoming Difficulties Army. Wu Sanfu will be appointed as the chief officer of the Overcoming Army! "
Wu Xiang couldn't hide his surprise when he heard this. The Wu family had gone to the extreme this time... Zhu Cixiang had given all his troops to Wu Sanfu!
He was happy in his heart, but he still had to be modest in his words. Wu Xiang quickly declined on behalf of his son: "Your Highness, my third son and assistant are young and junior, so they may not be able to take on such a big job..."
"Old Taishan doesn't need to mention the modest words of the third assistant," Zhu Cixi said with a smile, "the third sister is the concubine of this palace, and the third assistant is the uncle of the king. They are all members of the same family, and they are talented. Who can he use if he doesn't have much use?"
When Wu Xiang thought about it, it seemed like this was the case. It is true that Zhu Cihong did not have any generals who could serve as the commander-in-chief of the first army. Li Ruolian, Wang Qi, Wang Zhou, Sun Fugui, and Wang Guoyong did not have much experience in leading troops in war. It was very difficult to lead a battalion. What about the commander-in-chief of the first army? Can you do it?
As for Zhu Chunchen, Zhang Shize, and Li Guozhen, they are not allowed to lead troops. Wouldn't giving them troops be courting death?
As for Tianjin, Cao Youyi said nothing, he had lost all his Tianjin soldiers! There are two other deputy commanders named Chen Jian and Mu Yong who were promoted by the line of fire because they captured Jin Bin and Lou Guang. They are even less useful. However, the Qian Commander Zhang Wenjue, who sold out Yuan Yuzong and others, is slightly He is more capable, but he cannot command an army. So Wu Sanfu is really the only candidate who can be the commander-in-chief of this army!
Of course, Zhu Cihong would not hand over all the power of the Overcoming Army to Wu Sanfu, otherwise wouldn't it be a joke to use the Overcoming Army to restrain Wu Sangui?
Zhu Cixiang continued: "Under the army, there should be six levels: division, association, battalion, flag, team, and corps. Including the army, there are seven levels in total. How to organize the specific organization? Lao Taishan and General Cao Town will discuss it carefully. Please draw up a charter as soon as possible.
The officers at the four levels of division, association, battalion, and flag should be listed in detail. The specific list will be discussed by Lao Taishan, Sanfu, and General Cao... Draw up a larger list, with each position There must be two people to choose from. I will personally talk to them one by one and examine their martial arts before deciding on the final candidate.
In addition, I also asked someone to build a new weapon called a sleeve gun. Huang Xiaobao, bring me the gun thorn and show it to everyone. "
