Zhu Youxiao ignored it and discussed with Huang Xiao in a low voice.
The abolition of post stations proposed by Liu Mao was originally not formally proposed until the Chongzhen Dynasty, but in this time and space, inspired by the abolition of guard posts, he proposed it in advance.
Regarding this section, Huang Xiao and Zhu Youxiao both knew it well.
It is easy to abolish the order, but if there are no proper follow-up arrangements, will there be another Li Zicheng?
How many post workers’ livelihoods will it be affected?
How many chain reactions will it bring?
Zhu Youxiao had to be cautious.
However, the thorough reform of the garrison was proposed and officially implemented at this time. On the one hand, eight powerful troops were about to leave Beijing, six of which were heading to the south. With strong troops attacking, even if there was turmoil, it would not matter.
In addition, the Guards now has nearly 100,000 strong troops under Huang Xiao's crazy expansion, which also gives Zhu Youxiao strong confidence.
When formulating this measure, Zhu Youxiao and Huang Xiao also fully considered the interests of the lower-level soldiers, and first distributed them according to the standard of five acres per person. In this way, even if they were laid off, they would not worry about being homeless.
As for the guards generals who drink the blood of soldiers, how they spit out these fines and how many carrots they pull out, that is what Zhu Youxiao is happy to see!
He was going to take this as an opportunity to get rid of some big rats.
This will is by no means a whim, but has many layers of purpose.
Zhao Nanxing and others opposed the fine because they were worried about involving too many officials.
If it were just to clear out the farmland, the opposition would not be so great.
Gu Bingqian, Shao Fuzhong and other supporters are eager to see the world in chaos so that they can fish in troubled waters.
The support from Yang Lian, Zuo Guangdou and others comes from the bottom of their hearts.
Zhu Youxiao and Huang Xiao were well aware of the messy situation in the court.
Zhu Youxiao signaled to Song Jin.
Song Jin shouted: "Quiet."
The ministers fell silent.
Zhu Youxiao said: "After discussions between me and the King Xian, I basically agree with Lord Liu Mao's suggestion of reducing the number of inns!"
Liu Mao was overjoyed.
Zhu Youxiao asked: "However, there are hundreds of thousands of post soldiers who rely on the post station to survive. How should these people be accommodated, Mr. Liu?"
The post station also plays an extremely important role in conveying military information and lower level information. It can be reduced, but it cannot be eliminated at once.
In addition, the reason why the station suffered huge losses was mainly because it had to bear additional expenses that did not need to be borne by the court. I will not repeat the specific situation. All the ministers present should be well aware of the shocking chaos. ! "
Zhu Youxiao's words made the ministers tremble in their hearts.
Although His Majesty is sitting comfortably in the palace, he obviously knows the inside story of the inn very well. If he can catch a glimpse of the situation, His Majesty may also be aware of other situations!
well! It’s no longer easy to cheat in the future!
Liu Mao, on the other hand, broke into a cold sweat. He made the suggestion verbally, but as in history, he did not consider the subsequent placement at all.
Zhu Youxiao continued: "The post station can have positive effects on the flow of people and materials. What you need to think about is how to turn around losses and increase profits, and how to standardize healthy operations!"
"I am here to issue an assessment to all the ministers. No matter who comes up with the best plan, I will reward them generously and give them a promotion. As long as you have the ability, I can give it to you!"
The ministers were all in an uproar, and their hearts were filled with excitement. This was a great opportunity to reach the sky in one step, and to show off their ambitions!
Although Huang Xiao and Zhu Youxiao had analyzed this solution and had drafts, Zhu Youxiao felt that the enthusiasm of the ministers should be increased.
If possible, in the future, the emperor only needs to tell the ministers the results he wants, and the plans will be proposed by the ministers. This will not really become a single statement. At the same time, it will also be a test for the ministers again and again to improve their ability to formulate policies. forward-looking!
The ministers thought to themselves, and the scene fell silent.
Zhu Youxiao spoke again: "As for the reform of the guard station just mentioned, you all have certain reasons. What you oppose is that you are afraid of causing unrest. However, you are overly worried. I have hundreds of thousands of invincible and powerful troops in hand. If If anyone wants to give it a try, I will grant it to them!"
The ministers were stunned by Zhu Youxiao's domineering words.
The scene was silent again!
Li Banghua stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty is so talented and powerful! I admire you so much! Your Majesty not only has an invincible and strong army, but the reform of the guards will also give military households all over the world a happy future. Millions of soldiers in the guards will give their full support Your Majesty! Even if those generals want to resist, I believe that no military household will respond!"
Yang Lian said: "It is indeed true. Your Majesty, the Holy Ming, is truly the hero of the ages!"
Zuo Guangdou and others all started to praise him.
Zhu Youxiao laughed.
"Thank you for your praise, my method was also suggested by the wise king! In this way, the decree will be formulated and the world will be enlightened!"
"Long live your Majesty!" Yang Lian took the lead, and all the ministers knelt on the ground in sincerity.
"Flat body."
Zhu Youxiao said: "About the military system, there are other decrees that need to be issued together. Previously, Li Shangshu of the Ministry of War proposed to change the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty to the Army and Navy of the Ming Empire."
"It will be implemented together today."
"The original Dahuangzhuang Guards were reorganized into the Imperial Guards of the Ming Dynasty. They were directly led by me and the wise king. They were responsible for protecting the capital, training new soldiers, transforming the guards and generals, and providing a steady stream of high-quality troops for various ministries! They were also responsible for pacifying the internal affairs. Turmoil! Shock all around! Shock the world!"
"The total number of troops is fixed at 100,000, and the best will be selected, and the rest will be assigned to serve in various armies!"
"The Mongolian and Jurchen tribes are both part of the Northern Expeditionary Army. They are affiliated to the Northeast Theater of the Ming Dynasty. They are commanded by Sun Chengzong, the former governor of Liaodong! They have jurisdiction over the former Liaodong Army and are responsible for the defense and campaign in the northeast!"
"The original Yansui Army and the Xuanfu Army were merged to form the Northwest War Zone! Sun Chuanting was appointed commander of the war zone!"
"The former Huaiyuan Army and the former Jurchen Dudu Department were merged to form the Central War Zone! Xiong Tingbi was appointed commander of the war zone!"
"In addition, the Southwest Military Region will be established, troops and horses will be formed, and Cao Wenzhao will be appointed commander of the theater!"
"The southeastern war zone is headed by Yuan Keli as the commander of the war zone. The former Liaonan Army, Dongjiang Army, and Denglai Navy Army are under the command of General Yuan Keli, who also serves as the commander-in-chief of the Ming Dynasty Navy!"
"I will publish the detailed responsibilities and military system in the Ming Dynasty Daily, and I will personally name each department at the ceremony!"
"In this way, the military system of the Ming Dynasty will be divided into the above five theaters, as well as the Guards and the Ming Empire Navy. Each of the five theaters will command a hundred thousand soldiers and horses, and will be responsible for suppressing bandits in their respective territories, defending the city, and conducting external operations in accordance with my will!"
"The total number of troops in the entire Ming Dynasty is tentatively set at 600,000 for the Imperial Army, and the Imperial Navy will arrange it according to the actual situation!"
"The commander of the theater is directly appointed by me for a term of three years. If he performs well, he will be appointed on a rotational basis. If he is unable to shoulder the heavy responsibility, he will be removed immediately!"
"From now on, the civil and military forces will do their own thing, and there will be no distinction between superiors and subordinates, let alone the notion that the civilized and the military are inferior! The army is only under my control and is managed through the Ministry of War!"
"This order will be announced to the world along with the reform of the Wei Institute!"
In the end, Zhu Youxiao made the final decision and no one was allowed to discuss it again.
There was no room for negotiation regarding military power, and it was hard for the ministers to say anything.
Zhu Youxiao looked at the time and said: "The auspicious time has arrived. After the court is dismissed, the military parade and celebration will be held on time at Chengtianmen (now Tiananmen) Square."
The ministers bowed and retreated.
