Become a king?
'The Ming Dynasty restored the Qin French Army's meritorious service today. You have received military merit, and the Ming Dynasty has the confidence to make you the king. '
For no reason, the words of His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun in the stands of the Xicheng Football Stadium that day came to mind among the meritorious generals present.
Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao State, had been in charge of the Japanese state for many years, and this year he was able to destroy the country again. Later, before the imperial court completely established the various government offices in Yingzhou, they were responsible for suppressing possible unrest in Yingzhou.
Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, no one in the entire dynasty has accomplished such feats alone.
wrong!
Today, the founding Duke Chang Sheng, who is still far to the west of Jiaozhi Road and Champa Road, can also be regarded as the top one.
Even if we want to be granted the title of king, Chang Sheng, the founder of the country, is far more deserving of the title than Li Jinglong, the Duke of Cao.
After all, due to emotions and reasons, Chang Sheng also had the merit of destroying the country. He even conquered the two countries and now continues to conquer vast new territories for the Ming Dynasty.
Most of the civil servants had mixed feelings in their hearts at this moment.
The Ming Dynasty resumed the Qin Dynasty's military meritorious service. Since the restoration of the Governor's Office, the imperial court has also established a method for military merit examination.
It's just that it's easy for military generals to gain success, but it's a narrow road for civil servants like them. We can't let the civil servants in the court go into battle with swords and guns to kill the enemy.
Zhu Yunxi wanted to talk about the rewards for the Eastern Expedition army.
The civil and military people present had different thoughts.
Cao Zhen, Marquis of Jingchuan, was the first to speak: "If we are talking about the merit test and rewards for the Eastern Expedition Army, should we also discuss it with the Southern Expedition General?"
After finishing speaking, Cao Zhen looked at the people around him with a pure expression.
The Duke of Wei, Li Jinglong, contributed to the destruction of the country, and the founding Duke Chang Sheng also contributed to the destruction of the country.
If the Duke of Wei can be crowned king, then the Founding Duke can be crowned king even more.
Will the Ming Dynasty grant two kings in one day?
After Cao Zhen interrupted, everyone finally reacted.
Although there was still silence in Wenyuan Pavilion, everyone's breathing became heavier, both civil and military.
This is the early years of Hongwu, when the emperor sealed the clan for the sake of stability in the world. During the Ming Dynasty for more than 20 years, it was rare for anyone not named Zhu to be crowned king. There are two kings, King Wuning of Zhongshan and King Zhongwu of Kaiping, who were posthumously granted titles by the imperial court after their deaths.
Will the Ming Dynasty have two living kings with different surnames?
When did the imperial court become so generous?
Xu Yungong suppressed the thought in his heart of asking for an outsider to lead the troops, cupped his hands and walked out sideways: "Your Highness, if the merits of the Eastern Expedition Army are discussed, the Southern Expedition Army should also be discussed together today, so as to show the fairness of the imperial court. , Don’t chill the hearts of the frontline soldiers.”
After saying that, Xu Yungong felt a little regretful.
I think back then, the Zhongshan Prince's Palace was overwhelming the Kaiping Prince's Palace. Now, because Chang Sheng leads the southern expedition, he will have the opportunity to be crowned king, but the Zhongshan Palace can only talk about its past glory.
As for his current status as cabinet minister?
The Prince of Zhongshan was the founding father of the Ming Dynasty, and he followed the path of a general. No matter how much power a cabinet minister has, it is not as important as a prince who has retired from the country.
Although such a king is granted the title of king, he will not attack his descendants.
But a living prince is obviously more important to the Xu family than a cabinet minister.
"General Zhengnan destroyed Annan, captured the city, and marched the army westward. After several years, he led the troops outside and made great contributions."
Gao Yangzhi's voice sounded in Wenyuan Pavilion.
Before returning to Beijing, he was the youngest feudal official in the Ming Dynasty, and the first official in the Ming Dynasty to personally witness the establishment of a new branch.
Regarding the contribution of the Southern Expeditionary Army and the founding father Chang Sheng, only Gao Yangzhi in the court had the most say.
As a cabinet minister, Gao Yangzhi naturally attracted everyone's attention when he opened his mouth.
The youngest border official and the youngest cabinet minister in the dynasty could attract the attention of countless people just by standing there.
And within the foreseeable time, this young Gao Ge Lao will always stand at the center of power in the Ming Dynasty.
No one dares to despise his words.
Gao Yangzhi continued to speak: "Jiaozhi Road and other places are full of miasma and poisonous insects. People from the Central Plains go south, and they have a lot of inconvenience. They are not accustomed to the acclimatization. In the twenty-fifth year of Hongwu, the imperial court decided on the southern expedition. The founding father commanded the three armies, and the emperor's grandson came in person. battlefield.
Determined by one battle, our Ming Dynasty has added a new land, and our annual income will increase. The Southern Expeditionary Army had been in the south for a long time, and when they conquered the city again, the Ming Dynasty added another one.
Today, the army is already west of Champa City and has been fighting for several years. Although the territory is thousands of miles away and the local situation is complicated, no new Taoist government has been established. However, our country's territory can be said to be expanding by hundreds of miles every day.
The army expands the territory, the country's annual income increases, and everything in the four seas returns to heaven.
This is the merit of the army and the general who conquered the south.
As the second son of King Zhongwu of Kaiping, the general could have enjoyed peace and prosperity, but he practiced martial arts diligently, read military books every day, drilled the three armies, and led troops to conquer.
King Zhongwu of Kaiping maintained his legacy and was a model of national merit.
When it comes to merit, I believe that the founding father is often promoted, and his merits are sufficient. "
At the end of the sentence, Gao Yangzhi was already upright with his hands clasped in his fists, and he slowly bowed down facing Zhu Yunxi, expressing his affirmation of Chang Sheng's military achievements.
But what if the founding father Chang Sheng’s merits are enough?
The eyes of everyone present turned. Gao Chunfeng seemed to have not finished what he said, but he had already finished it.
The founding father Chang Sheng's merits were enough to make him a king.
Everyone couldn't help but look at Gao Yangzhi's back, making all kinds of speculations.
As we all know, Gao Yangzhi was the first chief envoy of Jiaozhi Road. When he was on Jiaozhi Road, the southern expedition army must have had many contacts with Jiaozhi Road.
Calculated in this way, the personal relationship between the founding father Chang Sheng and Gao Yangzhi must have been profound.
So at this time, it seems reasonable for Gao Yangzhi, as a cabinet minister, to ask for credit for the founding father Chang Sheng.
As for Gao Yangzhi and the founding father Chang Sheng, they were each other's internal and external allies, or they were allies above the court. Even if you take it seriously, it's not that important.
After all, even the emperor knew full well that there was no real solitary minister in the court.
Just when everyone thought that this was Gao Yangzhi's request for credit in order to gain the friendship of a prince in the court in the future.
However, Gao Yangzhi's tone suddenly changed: "The southern expedition army has made great contributions, and General Chang Sheng has contributed twice to destroying the country and increasing the territory. According to the method of this dynasty's first military meritorious service, General Chang Sheng's contribution is enough to win the title. King!"
"Isn't Mr. Gao Ge going to ask for credit for the founding father?"
Cao Zhen couldn't sit still anymore and immediately spoke, asking the thoughts of everyone present.
The surrounding officials and meritorious generals also cast unexpected glances.
Gao Yangzhi said so much before, when everyone thought he was going to ask for the title of king for the founding father Chang Sheng, the little Gao Ge elder suddenly changed the topic.
Gao Yangzhi just glanced sideways at Cao Zhen, Marquis of Jingchuan, and then continued to face Zhu Yunxi and said: "Your Highness, I believe that the king of the country should not be awarded easily. If everyone destroys the country and can be crowned king, I am afraid that the country will resort to violence. Suspicion!
Even more serious, the generals outside the country will be tempted by the prince to do whatever they want to do, and will not follow the court's will and privately lead troops to conquer outside the territory.
By then, the Ming Dynasty's military state and society will be completely dragged down by the external armies. If things continue like this, when will our Ming Dynasty be able to recuperate and recuperate?
War, not war. War is to promote peace in the country.
If you want to fight against the king, then this battle cannot be started. If the country is strong through war, then every battle must not be lost. "
Yeah.
This is what I want to say!
Gao Chunfeng is his confidant!
Ren Hengtai, the chief assistant of the cabinet, who was originally not prepared to express his opinions on these matters, suddenly raised his head and stared at Gao Yangzhi who was talking about fighting or not fighting, with a look of appreciation in his eyes.
Gao Chunfeng said everything he wanted to say!
At this moment, Ren Hengtai couldn't wait to take Gao Yangzhi and go to Nancheng to find a wine shop where he could drink and talk happily without getting drunk.
Ren Hengtai had never felt that the youngest minister in the cabinet in front of him had such close ideas and political views to himself.
Involuntarily, Ren Hengtai glanced at Jie Jin, who was sitting peacefully opposite, with a trace of sullenness flashing across his face.
Chunfeng shouldn’t have such a gentleman!
Such a good student should have a better husband...
Xu Yungong, who was on the side, frowned. He was a little surprised. Gao Chunfeng should not have raised objections at this time, at least he should not have expressed his objections to His Highness in front of so many people.
But soon, the corners of Xu Yungong's mouth moved slightly, and his brows quietly calmed down.
On the other hand, Cao Zhen, the Marquis of Jingchuan, was greatly puzzled and shouted anxiously: "You Gao Chunfeng! Fortunately, you were still an official in Jiaozhi Road. Have you forgotten how difficult it is over there? If not The general deployed troops and horses on Jiaozhi Road, and he was about to be killed by those rioters if he couldn't help it!
Now that he has returned to Beijing and entered the cabinet, he is really hypocritical! They keep saying that the general deserves credit for his hard work, and that the general’s contribution lies in the country, but he goes too far and denies all the credit to the general?
Why are all the armies abroad following suit? Do you, Gao Chunfeng, think that the Ming Dynasty’s army is all such disloyal and unjust people? Or do you, Gao Chunfeng, think that the Ming Dynasty's millions of great troops are all people who do not respect the emperor's orders?
What do you, Gao Chunfeng, want to do? "
In anger, Cao Zhen cursed angrily, and it could be said that he wanted to scold Gao Yangzhi as the biggest treacherous official in the Ming Dynasty.
Even Huixian Bo Sangjing who was beside him couldn't help but pull him.
"pass!"
Sang Jing was a little worried. The usual merit-discussing matter had now become such a big deal.
If the trouble continues, I'm afraid it will all involve civil and military matters.
Jie Jin coughed lightly, looked at the people present, and spoke softly with a smile on his face: "If we talk about military merit, whether it is the southern expedition or the eastern expedition, it has contributed to the destruction of the country, and it can be promoted to the king according to the military merit law. It's just the country It is true that the title of king should not be given lightly. If Chang Sheng cannot be promoted to the title of king, then Li Jinglong, Duke of Cao during the Eastern Expedition, cannot be promoted alone. The fairness of the court cannot be compromised."
After finishing speaking, Xie Jin's eyes searched the crowd.
Xia Yuanji's brows twitched. He didn't know how he could explain why the gentleman was targeting him.
He frowned slightly and thought about it carefully.
Finally, he looked at Xie Jin again.
Xia Yuanji Jingjin nodded silently to him, then sighed silently and walked to the front behind the officials.
"Your Highness, Xia Yuanji, the left minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, has a report."
Cao Zhen saw that no matter whether it was a southern expedition or an eastern expedition, he might not be able to be crowned king. Although the object of the agreement was not himself, he felt resentful in his heart.
He spoke again: "Your Highness..."
Zhu Yunxi immediately raised his head, glared slightly, and stopped Cao Zhen's words. Then he turned the ring on his hand, shook his head, and looked at Jie Jin beside him.
He chuckled softly: "Does Mr. Xia have something to say about the matter of declaring military merit?"
Xia Yuanji nodded, his face a little solemn.
Mr. Xie didn't want to be a bad guy, but he wanted to be a traitor among the civil servants.
Xia Yuanji knew it from the moment Mr. Jie looked at him.
Master Xie and Gao Chunfeng, the two masters and disciples, just didn't want to be seen as villains. They lost points with the civil servants because of their meritorious deeds.
Otherwise, he would not have said anything to the great gentry, and Chang Sheng's military achievements would have allowed him to be promoted to a royal title.
What is Jin Feng?
That's because Chang Sheng was originally the founding Duke of the Ming Dynasty. Now that he has sufficient military merit, he has only been promoted from Duke to Prince.
Xia Yuanji's face was a little solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "We think that the court's concerns are just that the generals outside will covet military achievements and become kings in the future, and do their own thing, starting conquests and killings without authorization. As long as the court makes up for this, The millions of troops are all following the imperial decree, so this concern can be solved."
There is a traitor in our ranks!
As soon as Xia Yuanji's words came out, countless eyes that could swallow him were projected towards him.
Zhu Yunxi laughed: "How to crack it?"
Xia Yuan Ji Rumang was holding his back, but even after he had said the words, he could only bite the bullet and said: "The court only needs to decide that only the four conquerors can be crowned kings due to their merits. At that time, the concerns of the bachelor and Gao will be solved , and naturally it disappeared.”
Throughout the dynasties of the Central Plains, there was a practice of setting up generals for four expeditions and four expeditions. Generally, large armies were sent out and the leading generals were awarded the position.
Xia Yuanji's proposal directly restricted the conditions for obtaining the opportunity to be crowned king to the extreme, but it was also reasonable.
It is naturally impossible for ordinary soldiers to reach the sky in one step and become king in one battle.
Even ordinary military generals, even if they have merit, still have a long way to go.
Only when you become a general who can lead an army alone can you have the opportunity to create unparalleled military exploits and gain the opportunity to be crowned king.
Zhu Yunxi finally showed a touch of satisfaction in his eyes. He looked sideways at the chief assistant who had not spoken for a long time: "Mr. Ren Ge, do you think this is appropriate for Xia Shilang to say? Although Gu Gu absolutely trusts our soldiers and will never leave alone. It happened, but imposing such restrictions will also comply with the rules in the future."
Ren Hengtai felt helpless.
Things have reached this point, and it is impossible for me to be a villain and really forcefully stop Duke Founding and Duke Cao from becoming kings.
Ren Hengtai slowly bowed and clasped his fists: "What Minister Xia said is of course excellent and very appropriate."
Zhu Yunxi clapped his hands and said: "In this case, we can continue to discuss the kingship of Founding Duke and Cao Guogong in the register."
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