Tianshou Mountain.
It is the location of the tombs of emperors and queens of the Ming Dynasty following Ming Dynasty Emperor Chengzu.
It is located in the northwest of Changping Prefecture, southeast of Badaling, and due east of Juyongguan.
Zhu Yijun came to Tianshou Mountain on March 14th, and to show respect for his ancestors, after arriving here with his concubines, ministers, etc., they walked to the tombs of the emperors to perform spring sacrifices.
On the way, Zhu Yijun specially asked Zhang Juzheng and Fang Fengshi to accompany him, and mentioned to Zhang Juzheng the increase in the number of troops proposed by Qi Jiguang, Li Chengliang and others the day before after they knew that the imperial court was going to implement the new policy of paying grain and serving errands to both officials and gentry. From his perspective, he said:
"Not mentioning what Marquis Dongping said, do Mr. and Fang Qing think what Li, Ma and others mentioned is too much?"
Zhang Juzheng glanced at Fang Fengshi.
Fang Fengcheng replied: "It's not too much to return to Your Majesty."
"Because the barbarians in Liaodong have a complex composition. In addition to the Mongolians and Jurchens, there are also Saurons, many of whom are tough and good at fighting. The increase of 20,000 infantry troops will indeed help strengthen the court's border defense in Liaodong."
"As for Xuanfu and Datong, both of which are important towns, it is reasonable to add 10,000 infantry to police the Tatars."
"Increasing 5,000 troops in a town in Shanxi and strengthening the defense in Hedong will indeed be more conducive to keeping the capital region safe."
Fang Fengshi was a governor of a border town for a long time, and had been in charge of the Ministry of War for a long time. He was relatively clear about border affairs, and he was a civilian official, so he did not expect military officers to become big.
Therefore, when Zhu Yijun heard what he said, he further confirmed his inner views.
He also had to admit that Li Chengliang, Ma Fang and others did not have a big appetite.
They only asked for an increase of ten to twenty thousand troops, and they were willing to accept the imperial court's implementation of the government's policy of paying grain and serving as errands to both officials and gentry.
Of course, Zhu Yijun knew that this was because these northern generals had to take care of the feelings of the imperial court and southern officials, and did not dare to make excessive demands.
And if, as in history, the Ming Dynasty perished and they followed the Manchus to the south, what they wanted would not be the food and wages brought by the 10,000 to 20,000 troops, but the wealth of the southern citizens who had shed their blood.
Zhu Yijun also nodded and said: "It's really not too much, but we can't let them eat too much. We have to let the civil servants such as Fu Mian keep a close eye on them!"
When Zhu Yijun said this, he looked at Fang Fengshi: "You are the privy envoy. You can send an official letter to them to let Li, Ma and others know. Don't let me look too ugly when the time comes, and I will not be able to protect them, especially if the war cannot be fought." good."
"Also, the number of their servants must be strictly limited and registered. They must not waste the royal food and salary in vain."
Fang bowed his hands and proclaimed his decree at the right time.
"In addition, the civil servants should also sound the alarm. Don't be like the last time in the Military Selection Department, where the military attaches have to give money to stay or be promoted."
"According to the confession concluded by the Sanfa Division, 60% of the military officer's free salary went to the civil servants above him, 20% went to his superior among the military officers, and the other 20% was his own."
"If this situation is a common phenomenon, it means that the bulk of the free money is not military ministers, but civil servants!"
Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Juzheng as he spoke: "So, sir, please remember to draw up a decree to ask the imperial censors of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the officials of the six departments to keep a closer eye. I don't want to have to clean up the Privy Council or even the Privy Council after I clean up the Martial Arts Department. Science officer!"
"I obey the order."
Zhang Juzheng replied and looked at Fang Fengshi.
The biggest sequela of the purge of the Military Selections Department was that it gave the emperor a reason to directly say that the real bulk of the money-earners were the civil servants who truly represented the bureaucracy.
So much so that Zhang Juzheng and Fang Fengshi couldn't say anything now.
"Isn't it time that Hai Rui's worries are over?"
Zhu Yijun suddenly asked again.
Fang Fengshi couldn't help but be startled, and immediately looked at Zhang Juzheng.
Zhang Juzheng raised his hand and replied: "Your Majesty, it is indeed time for Hai Rui and Ding You to end."
"Remember that when the time comes, once a vacancy in the two capital halls becomes available, ask him to fill the vacancy in time."
"Maybe it will be better if he keeps an eye on it. Besides, he is not an incompetent person."
Zhu Yijun said.
Zhang Juzheng replied: "Your Majesty said so."
Zhu Yijun asked Zhang Juzheng and Fang Fengshi at this time: "The day before yesterday, Uncle Ning Yuan said in the imperial preface that the Jurchens made a living by fishing and hunting, and would form strongholds to protect themselves. I remember that the Privy Council mentioned that there are also Jianzhou Jurchens in the Northeast who are sheltering escaped The military households are engaged in farming and forging iron tools. My husband also said that many of the local barbarians are tough and good at fighting. Do you think there will be a powerful foreign force like the Wanyan clan in this Liao land in the future?"
Fang Fengshi nodded after hearing this: "Your Majesty, your Majesty! Han and Yi people live together here, and there is a lot of trade. After a long time, our Han family's skills and mastery of farming will be lost. In addition, if our country is weak, it will indeed be easy to breed great disasters. Therefore, the Privy Council just He believed that the local government should change Jisi to return as soon as possible. First, increase troops to plow the court and kill the chieftains, so that there are no heroes in the area, but only obedient people! Then install exiled officials, move Han people to Han people, and at the same time set up schools and promote the imperial style. And the Chinese version is the same as the mainland version!"
"Then give Li Chengliang 20,000 or 30,000 additional troops!"
"Imitate the system of the Han and Tang Dynasties, first set up the Andong Protectorate in Nu'ergan!"
"It's just that the official positions of the Duhufu have to be reorganized, and the Anton Dufufu manager should be set up. As the deputy envoy of the Privy Council and the Minister of the Ministry of War, or as the left and right minister, and the censor of the capital, he will be in charge of the military and civil affairs of the Duhufu. He will be stationed in Liaoyang. ;"
"Establish an Admiral of the Anton Protectorate, who, as the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army Commander-in-Chief or the Commander-in-Chief of the Commander-in-Chief, will be in charge of the internal military affairs of the Governor's Mansion and will be stationed at the Nuergan;"
"The Andong Protectorate is in charge of the battalions and garrison troops of Liaodong and Nugangan, and is responsible for military and political command."
"The governors, admirals, and civil and military officials under the Protectorate must be appointed by the Ministry of Personnel and recommended by the Privy Council. Military and political matters such as the Protectorate must be reported to the Privy Council, and money, food, ordnance, etc. are provided by the Ministry of War;"
"In addition, Liaodong and Nuergan have added the Chief Secretary, the Chief Secretary and the officials of the government, prefecture, and county. The officials of the Chief Secretary and the Chief Secretary are appointed by the Ministry of Personnel. Only additional health posts are set up outside the Nuergan Dusi. For example, the Polo River is re-established. Guards can also be added such as Ezo Guards."
After Zhu Yijun said this, he asked Zhang Juzheng and Fang Fengshi: "What do you think, Sir?"
The two were silent for a long time.
Suddenly, Fang Fengshi took the initiative and asked: "Your Majesty, where is the Protector?"
"Wait until I have an heir before I take him away from him. I'll leave him alone for now."
Zhu Yijun said.
After hearing this, Fang Fengshi said: "In that case, I think we can give Li Chengliang an additional 30,000 troops first, 20,000 infantry to strengthen Liaodong, and another 10,000 cavalry to control Nuerqian in the future!"
"It is not difficult to find people who are good at riding and shooting in Liaodong, but most of them are barbarians who need to be transformed into kings. After being incorporated into the official army, they must change their customs. They can no longer just restrain the three guards of Duoyan like in the early days of the country."
"What you said is true. The restraint is no longer appropriate. Anyone who disobeys the king's transformation should be punished!"
Zhu Yijun nodded and said.
Zhang Juzhengze said: "If this is the case, then the government and the gentry should pay grain and serve as errands together, so we really have to implement it! But Your Majesty, in my opinion, even if the government and gentry pay grain and serve as errands as one body is really implemented, it will only be until the slaves are returned to the capital." So far, after all, it is not appropriate for the court to give Li Chengliang too many troops; what's more, further north, if he continues to return, he will need more money and food, and the people in the mainland may not be able to bear it."
Zhu Yijun nodded: "Sir, don't worry, I don't care about the lives and deaths of the people."
Zhang Juzheng hurriedly raised his hands and said yes.
"Go and tell Uncle Ning Yuan."
At this moment, Zhu Yijun gave another instruction to Zhang Hong beside him.
So, not long after, Li Chengliang came to Zhu Yijun and saluted: "Your Majesty!"
"Get flat."
"Come for a walk with me."
Zhu Yijun said and walked forward first, while Zhang Juzheng, Fang Fengshi, and Zhang Hong all took the initiative to take a few steps back.
"yes!"
Only Li Chengliang agreed and followed.
"I have discussed with my husband and the Privy Council and decided to add 30,000 troops to Liaodong and set up the Anton Protectorate. You will be appointed as the Admiral of the Protectorate and oversee the military affairs of Liaodong and Nurgan!"
After Zhu Yijun followed Li Chengliang, he bluntly told him his plan.
After hearing this, Li Chengliang was stunned again, and then he couldn't help but pursed his lips: "Your Majesty, the responsibilities of this position are very heavy, and I may not be able to take up this position."
"If it's difficult, you have to take the responsibility first. I'll replace you when you're no longer qualified!"
Zhu Yijun said sharply.
Li Chengliang hurriedly said: "Yes! I will try my best not to disappoint His Majesty!"
"I am doing this so that there will no longer be a Wanyan clan in Liaodong in the future! Therefore, you should understand what I mean. I do not want to hear anything south of the Wudi River (located in the Waixing'an Mountains) when I patrol east in the future. Hu Yin, you can’t see the Han monument!”
Zhu Yijun continued.
Li Chengliang hurriedly knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, please rest assured!"
"Get up and tell me what the current situation of the Jurchen tribes is."
Zhu Yijun smiled.
After Li Chengliang stood up to thank him, he said he was telling Zhu Yijun.
At this time, Fang Fengshi, who was following them, could not help but whisper to Zhang Juzheng: "Uncle, your Majesty has great ambitions. He actually wants to restore the glory of the Han Dynasty and Tang Dynasty!"
(End of chapter)
