"Let's go to Huangji Palace and listen to what they have to say!"
A quarter of an hour later, Chongzhen arrived at Huangji Hall.
After all the ministers paid their respects, Chongzhen said calmly: "My dear friends, Beijing was so lively last night. You must have known why. Do you have anything to say?"
All the ministers were silent, and His Majesty was obviously angry. Wouldn't it be troublesome to speak out at this time?
"Let Li Ruolian come in and tell us the results of the investigation!"
A moment later, Li Ruolian entered the Huangji Hall and told the results of the investigation. Chongzhen sat on the dragon chair and watched the reactions of the ministers.
"Your Majesty, there are many strange things about this matter, Ni Wenhuan..."
"Where's the evidence?"
Chongzhen naturally knew what Yang Wenqing, the censor, wanted to say, and he directly knocked back Yang Wenqing who spoke out.
"Your Majesty, even if Cui Chengxiu is not the one behind the scenes, the Wucheng Army and Horses Department is under the Ministry of War. If such an appalling thing happens at the feet of the emperor, Cui Chengxiu is at least responsible for his lax service. Please convict Cui Chengxiu!"
Faced with Chongzhen's obstruction, Yang Wenqing immediately spoke up again.
"Your Majesty, I impeach Cui Chengxiu, Minister of War!"
Yang Suoxiu, the right deputy of the Imperial Censor, has left his post.
All the ministers screamed in their hearts, "Good guy, I'm trying to catch Cui Chengxiu, and I have to kill him."
"Your Majesty, Yu Ji, was granted the title of Reverend Mother of God, which shows that he governs the world with filial piety. However, Cui Chengxiu's parents recently passed away. They both stayed in office because the late emperor stole his love, which is against the principle of governing the world with filial piety. I hope that your majesty will allow them to return to their hometowns to observe the system, so as to enlighten the eternity. Tsunasa."
This time it was Chongzhen’s turn to call me fucked, which was so outrageous.
Does that mean that after the minister's parents pass away, the minister will have to go back to observe the system? Is the imperial court still running smoothly?
This is all nonsense. Even if you want to impeach, find a solid reason. If you really believe him, that would be a real joke.
"Come here, take Yang Suoxiu out. I want to see if he is full and has nothing to do. He can do such a casual and slanderous thing."
After the Jinyi guards dragged Yang Suoxiu out, Chongzhen said coldly: "Cui Chengxiu, Yang Suoxiu's impeachment was a casual slander. How do you explain the matter of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division?"
"I also heard that the Five Cities Military and Horse Division obtained funds from thieves and collaborated with thieves. Is this true?"
Cui Chengxiu knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I have been busy with the post station and troop deployment during this period, and I have neglected discipline. Please punish me!"
Chongzhen's face was gloomy, but in fact he was extremely happy inside, waiting for these words.
He immediately said: "Since you are too busy, the Five Cities Military and Horse Department will be separated from the Ministry of War. The Five Cities Military and Horse Department will be changed to the Five Cities Patrol Department. The responsibilities will remain the same and I will personally lead them. Do you have any objections?"
The responsibilities of the Military and Horse Division include four areas: urban security, municipal management, poverty relief and other functions, which are similar to the integration of public security, fire protection, civil affairs, industry and commerce and other departments in later generations.
The pawns under his army are all elite archers in the army. Those who can serve as archers are strong men with big shoulders and round waists. They can shoot big bows and fight hand-to-hand with swords. Their combat effectiveness is extremely amazing.
For example, when thieves, robbers, murderers and looters occur in the city, and the arrest of deserters, fugitives, deserters, etc. are all within the scope of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division, it cannot be handled unless they are elites.
"Your Majesty, the five-city inspection department is in charge of some petty matters. Why don't we transfer them to the capital camp? I am willing to share your worries for Your Majesty!"
The British public servant Zhang Weixian, who has rarely spoken out, suddenly left work.
This time, not only the civil servants, but also the nobles were a little confused and didn't know what Zhang Weixian had in mind.
"Your capital camp is responsible for protecting the capital. It's a very important responsibility. You can't be distracted. I'll do it!"
Chongzhen refused directly. Before Zhang Weixian could speak again, Chongzhen directly said: "Since you have no objections, then the matter will be settled."
"Since this matter started with Li Banghua, the Five City Inspection Department will be supervised by Li Banghua. The rank of the admiral will be upgraded from the fifth rank to the fourth rank. He will take office as soon as Li Banghua recovers from his injury."
After saying that, he looked at Shi Fenglai, the Assistant Minister of the Cabinet, and Zhou Yingqiu, the Minister of Civil Affairs: "Shi Aiqing, Zhou Aiqing, if the Five Cities Inspection Department becomes independent, can I appoint them directly?"
The two of them left work at the same time and gave an affirmative answer.
Now that they have all been drawn out, and now they say no, wouldn’t that be a slap in His Majesty’s face?
"Okay, let's go back to the pursuit of Li Banghua. Ni Wenhuan mobilized troops without authorization. In order to pursue Li Banghua, he burned down an inn, more than ten houses, and burned five people.
Guards in brocade uniforms ransacked the house, and all the family members of the three clans were taken to the Ministry of Punishment Prison. They were tried carefully. If there were any problems, they would be punished according to Ming law. If there were no problems, they would be released.
Compensation for the burned house was allocated from Ni Wenhuan's confiscated property, and the Ministry of Works was responsible for arranging for rapid recovery. All medical expenses for burns were allocated from Ni Wenhuan's property, and five times the market price was used to compensate for the loss of being unable to work.
The Minister of Industry went to personally comfort the people nearby. "
"The commander, deputy commander, and officials of the Dongcheng Military and Horse Department have all been dismissed and will never be hired. The new candidates will be appointed by Li Banghua!"
"The few pawns who are chasing Li Banghua all have 30 imperial staffs. Those who survived were sent to serve in the border army's death squads. Don't they like killing people? Then I will let them kill as many as they can."
"My dear friends, is it okay for me to handle it this way?"
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
All the ministers knelt down, and Chongzhen let out a long sigh in his heart. This group of ministers really had to be replaced in large numbers.
What he wants is a minister who can put forward constructive suggestions and take charge of his own affairs. Although the truth is harsh, he can guarantee that he will not be hanged in seventeen years.
Returning to Dongnuan Pavilion, Chongzhen took a sip of hot tea and looked at Wang Chengen and Fang Zhenghua: "Are you wondering why I personally take charge of a five-city military division that is in charge of trivial matters?"
Fang Zhenghua said thoughtfully: "Your Majesty, the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division evolved from the early guard's Soldiers and Horses Command Division. Each city's Soldiers and Horses Division has one guard, and one guard has 1,120 people. The five cities are 5,600 people,
After being rectified, this is also a force that cannot be ignored. "
"Also, the Five City Patrol Department controls the curfew function in Beijing. As long as it is deployed properly, there is no possibility for a large number of troops to attack the palace silently."
Chongzhen nodded with admiration: "These are just two of the aspects. More importantly, the people of the Five City Patrol Division often have contact with the people and can find out a lot of gossip. They are considered another intelligence agency. .
Don't underestimate this kind of intelligence. Sometimes the information revealed by parents' incompetence is even more deadly. "
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Chongzhen chuckled. The Five City Patrol Department was similar to the public security and other departments of later generations, and would definitely become independent in the future.
If given the opportunity, he would also like to make the patrol camp independent, which would be a force that cannot be ignored.
"Go tell Li Banghua that if it can work, then start with the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Department to reorganize it quickly."
At this moment, the nobles who had just left the palace and headed to the Beijing Camp suddenly surrounded the British Duke Zhang Weixian.
"British Lord, why did you just ask for the five-city troops and horses from His Majesty... the city patrol department? Is there any profound meaning in this?"
