There is actually a plaque hanging on the beam of the imperial study room, with two lines of text, one small and one large: The national policy that will last forever, the Great Wall on the South Sea.
Your Majesty's calligraphy is average.
The eighteen important ministers had complicated expressions: inscription, mounting, and making the plaque, as we all know, take time.
Now eunuchs, ladders, ropes...with a single order, a plaque is hung on the spot.
Since we have already prepared and made up our mind, why torture us all day long?
No one disagrees that we should start imitating Western guns and strengthen naval preparedness now!
Only when the plaque was hung up and all the ministers looked up, several people suddenly felt a chill in their hearts.
After the national policy meeting of "Let's drink from the golden cup together," none of the general directions for reform that were determined received this treatment.
This matter is more important to His Majesty than the reform.
"Today, since the national policy that will last forever is to imitate Western guns and strengthen maritime defenses, I will issue three decrees."
Everyone else listened intently.
Zhu Houcong spoke solemnly.
"First, craftsmen and government officials who have made contributions to the creation of Western guns, warships, military staffs, etc. will be rewarded twice as much to protect their descendants!"
"Secondly, for the officers and soldiers of the coastal defense who have made meritorious service in suppressing the bandits, I will send envoys to reward them; for those who maim and kill the country, I will give them good care and raise them well; for those who kill good deeds and pretend to be meritorious, I will kill them all regardless of whether they are officers or soldiers!"
"Thirdly, this important national policy may make Nanyang vassal states worried and unable to leave the imperial study room. However, vassal tribute trade transactions, maritime bans on smuggling, maritime plunder, sea and land transshipments and other matters can make officials and officials inside and outside the capital give suggestions. Shangshu went directly to the imperial court in the name of "Lun Hai Ce". If his words are reasonable and can be used, I will promote them and not let Zhang Fujing Zhuanmei be better than the others!"
Who is Zhang Fujing?
Xinke Tanhualang did not go to the Hanlin Academy to be a noble seventh-grade editor, but went to a worse level of household affairs administration.
Several articles in "The Policy of Prospering the Country" were awarded to him as an attendant in the Hanlin Academy and as a staff member in the imperial study, and he was promoted to the fifth rank of Doctor of the Ministry of Household Affairs.
Then the imperial government sent Guangdong to supervise the war in Tuen Mun. Thunderbolt discovered the corruption case in Guangdong and Guangdong. The emperor gave him a sword to kill the inspector of Guangdong with his own hands. Now he is promoted to the fourth rank, Youqiandu Yushi, and is temporarily appointed as the governor of Guangdong.
From the palace examination in May to now, in three months, he has become a local official.
Is this more than just being beautiful? Looking through the annals of history, how many ministers have been rewarded so quickly?
After listening to the emperor's three decrees, the younger minister of national policy was fine, but Yang Tinghe felt sincerely: a strong wind on the sea suddenly rose, and the back waves rolled in.
That was the emperor who clearly had his own plans, but could still spend a whole day here arguing with them about state affairs.
He will only be sixteen next month. He is not playful at all. He is very patient. He only hung up this plaque and issued these three decrees after hearing that the ministers agreed that this was a national policy.
One year, three years, five years, ten years... the imperial study room will one day not be like yesterday, where most of them will be filled with veteran ministers who earnestly explain their disadvantages and difficulties, right?
Yang Tinghe didn't know whether that was good or bad. He just felt that he was really old.
…
"The imperial government sent Guangdong to supervise the Tuen Mun war, and Zhang Fujing walked in the imperial study room to receive the order!"
"Your Majesty, Zhang Fujing, wishes to greet His Majesty!"
Outside the lobby of the governor's office in Guangdong, Zhang Fujing knelt down, and Chen Jin, Wang Hong, Yang Shen, Xie Changjie, Huo Tao and others beside him also knelt down.
"The Emperor of God has issued an edict saying: Important officials from Guangdong and Guangxi colluded with the outside world and committed corruption and harmed the country. The crime is unforgivable! The evidence is conclusive and the order is to enforce the law on the spot as a warning to others! Zhang Fujing has done meritorious service and was promoted to the right minister of the capital procuratorate. The temporary governor of Guangdong is under the supervision of the Ministry of History, and the new laws requested can be tried out in Guangdong to see their effects."
Zhang Fujing was so excited that he choked with sobs and said: "My minister Zhang Fujing has accepted the decree and will do his best to repay your kindness! Long live your majesty! Long live! Long live your Majesty!"
"The governor-general of the military affairs of Guangdong and Guangxi is also in charge of food and salary, and is in charge of salt laws and regulations. Chen Jin accepted the order!"
"..."
After Zhang Fujing personally executed Wang Ziyan and uploaded the case of Guangdong and Guangdong from the bottom to the middle of the capital, Chen Jin nominally left the central government as a minister participating in the national policy meeting and came to governor Guangdong and Guangdong to maintain stability.
Today, it is Mai Fu who came from Beijing to Guangdong to announce the decree.
His new identity is the eunuch of the general town of Guangdong and Guangxi.
Whether and how to remove the eunuchs sent abroad has not been decided yet.
But just as Mai Fu, who was acquainted with Zhang Yong and took over the Royal Horse Supervisor, came to Guangdong and Guangdong, Chen Jin had already understood the double meaning: the first was to supervise him and Zhu Qi, and the second was that His Majesty would definitely take the opportunity to take advantage of the navy in Guangdong. The foundation is laid.
Yang Shen, who had long been a senior bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, was also a bachelor of the imperial study. His position was the prefect of Guangzhou.
Huo Tao was awarded the title of Censor of Guangdong Province, a seventh-grade official, and officially entered the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty many years after ranking first in the second grade of high school.
Xie Changjie, who had been on tenterhooks for more than two months after the Qian Ning and Jiang Bin cases were concluded, was sent to Guangdong as Chief Envoy Si You to participate in politics, which was a nominal promotion.
Seeing Mai Fu coming, he couldn't help but ignited new hope.
Zhao Jun also made great contributions to the Jin Yiwei Lingnan Tour. He jumped from the fifth rank of Qianhu to the newly established third rank of Guangdong Haiphong Middle Road. Under the control of the Guangdong General Military Officer, he commanded Guangzhou Prefecture, Zhaoqing Prefecture, Gaozhou Prefecture, and Shaozhou Prefecture. There are many health centers in the jurisdiction.
There are still many shortcomings among the important military and political officials in Guangdong and Guangxi, including those who have been elected and those who are on their way to office.
But everyone knows that the former Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi and others were executed on the spot in Guangzhou. After Chen Jin, Mai Fu, and Zhu Qi went to Wuzhou, Guangdong will try to implement reforms under the leadership of Zhang Fujing, and take control of Tuenmen Island under the leadership of Inspector Wang Hong. In the follow-up war, Zhao Jun led the selection of naval officers at the mouth of the Pearl River.
"...Officials and officials in office in the two capitals and thirteen provinces can make suggestions and comment directly to the imperial court in the name of "Lun Hai Ce". If their words are reasonable and can be used, I will promote them and prevent Zhang Fu from being respected. Focus on the beauty before you! Admire this!"
After reading the last edict, Yang Shen, Huo Tao, Xie Changjie and others couldn't help but look at Zhang Fujing.
This is the role model.
Yang Shen's character has improved a bit now. Although the hardships he has endured are not enough, he realized after standing and observing a national policy meeting that his moral conduct is very shallow.
Although Zhang Fujing is a junior in Ketu, he is really a ruthless person.
While talking and laughing, he personally beheaded a third-grade official, and he still hung the sword given to him by the emperor. Yang Shen would look at him twice every day when he saw him, and then tell himself not to mess with him.
After the edict was read out, he entered the hall and sat down.
Chen Jin sits at the top, but he is very low-key. After Maifu announced his decree, he didn't say a word.
"Collect the autumn grain, build ships to prepare for war, and leave the constitutional patrol to Wei Xian."
Huo Tao, who had been recommended by Liang Chu, naturally accepted the order cautiously, and then said: "There is also Fang Shuxian in Xiqiao Mountain. He was a Jinshi in the 18th year of Hongzhi. He was the director of the Ministry of Lili, the director of the Ministry of Officials, and a member of the Ministry of Officials. He was ill in the seventh year of Zhengde. Return to his hometown. He has profound knowledge, studied under Wang Bandu, and is skillful in handling affairs. Nowadays, there are many affairs in Guangdong, so Futai can ask for a reply."
Yang Shen couldn't help but look at Huo Tao.
Wang Shouren's student?
Zhang Fujing remained calm and just nodded: "When I write a letter, I will invite him to come and talk about it. If you are really talented and knowledgeable, you should be a sage for the country."
Yuanwailang, who only reached the fifth rank, has been away from the court for ten years. No wonder no one thinks of him.
But now that his teacher Wang Shouren has become a bachelor in the imperial study and can participate in national policy meetings in place of Yang Yiqing, Fang Xianfu will be reinstated sooner or later.
Huo Tao hopes to sell this favor with Zhang Fujing so that Fang Xianfu can make great achievements by taking advantage of this trend in Guangdong.
Zhang Fujing looked at Xie Changjie again, with a smile on his face: "Since your majesty has agreed to Guangdong's request to participate in politics, it will be a lot of work for you to collect the autumn grain and clear the land afterwards, and sort out the Guangdong fish scale book and yellow book."
"Please rest assured, Mr. Futai, you will not slack off!" Xie Changjie acted conscientiously.
An old minister from Qiandi had "meritorious service" in trying the cases of Qian Ning and Jiang Bin. With his status and original rank, he could have been the governor of Guangdong.
But he knew that he was sent here to make knives.
How many people will an enforcer of the new law like Qingzhang Land offend? But Xie Changjie had to do it.
The emperor sent Zhang Fujing to Guangdong. If he dared to kill someone, why wouldn't Xie Changjie dare?
He glanced at Yang Shen silently: Let's start with Guangzhou Mansion.
"The chief military officer of Guangdong is guilty. General Zhao, you will take over his duties temporarily and prepare for Tuenmen together with Wang Jiantai. In three days, a monument will be erected in Dongguan to honor Yuan Qianhu after his death, and to offer sacrifices and pensions to the soldiers and civilians. I will do the same Go there in person.”
"The last general takes orders!" Zhao Jun said little.
"Wang Jiantai, is there any letter from Tuen Mun Island?"
Wang Hong, who had recovered from his injuries, now had new energy and reported back with bright eyes: "Yang San and Dai Ming have returned and are willing to serve the Celestial Empire. These two people have been in Nanyang for a long time, building ships, forging muskets, and preparing weapons for barbarian pirates." We all know how to use gunpowder. I have already made an agreement with them, and they will return secretly in a small boat the night after tomorrow!"
"Okay! Your Majesty has already made a decree, and you can read it to these two people. If you achieve great achievements, it will not be a problem to hide your descendants!" Zhang Fujing's eyes lit up when he received the good news, "Although Your Majesty has asked us to slow down our plans, but The people of Guangdong and Guangdong are panic-stricken, and they also need a big victory! There are only a few hundred enemies on Tuenmen Island, and the ships are no more than ten. Now we in Guangdong are united, and it is time to make achievements! Wang Jietai, Guangdong warships and elite troops can be dispatched, and we can prepare for the war for one month. , can it be broken?"
"You will live up to your command!"
"Okay!" Zhang Fujing stood up resolutely, "Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of the barbarian warships, we quickly built some barbarian gun gallbladders and equipped them with elite equipment. Then we boosted morale and prepared for the war with a thorough plan. We will defeat the bandits next month. Not only do I send my condolences to the spirits of the fallen soldiers in heaven, but I also wish your Majesty a long life!"
He once again drew the sword given by the emperor: "Anyone who violates military orders and delays the war will be killed by my supervisor under my command!"
Seeing the cold light of the blood-stained sword, the Guangdong officials all stood up and bent down and said, "Take your orders!"
…
Two days later in Wuzhou, the big bosses from Guangdong, Guangxi and Three Halls were all sitting together.
Maifu, the eunuch of the Guangdong and Guangdong Province, solemnly said: "According to your Majesty's oral instructions, I want to ask Zhu Qi."
"Sin will come to the Holy Annunciation!"
Mai Fu calmly spoke for the emperor: "I ask you, what do you want to do if you don't obey the imperial edict?"
Zhu Qi knelt on the ground and sweated profusely: "The imperial envoy has a hand-to-hand sword, and the crime will be involved. If he failed to obey the order immediately due to fear, he deserves death!"
"Guo Xun was involved in the incident, and he also knew how to plead guilty. I punished his son and demoted him to a higher rank, and ordered him to go to the Shenji Camp to sit in the army. Chen Jin was involved in the incident, and he also knew how to plead guilty. I fined him silver and demoted him two ranks. , order him to go to the temporary governor of Guangdong and Guangxi to make amends for his mistakes. What do you do?"
"...The guilty will be dealt with by Your Majesty."
Mai Fu looked at him and said: "Grandpa You defeated the thieves and made Funing Marquis. He resisted the northern barbarians and won the world certificate. He made great contributions to the eastward campaign and established the state and became the protector of the country. You were demoted to a higher rank and did not know how to restore the glory of your ancestors. Instead, you are thinking about that. A few taels of silver. Is it because the salary of the Marquis is not enough, or is it because your family’s official store and imperial store, which owns shares, have too little income?”
Zhu Qi touched his head on the floor: "The sin will bring disgrace to the reputation of our ancestors, and the shame will be extremely high. The sin will come to Guangdong and Guangxi, partly because it is impossible to be alone, and partly because greed has blinded loyalty. The sin will bring more than one year's income, and the sin will involve the family." I am willing to hand over all the official and imperial stores, and then I will be punished again!"
Mai Fu paused for a moment, watching the cold sweat dripping down Zhu Qi's forehead and neck, and finally said: "Fu Ninghou's Guandian and Huangdian stocks are waiting for disposal. The stolen silver stolen from Guangdong and Guangdong will be fined three times, and the governor of Guangdong will He was transferred to serve as food and salary. Zhu Qi has betrayed the emperor's favor and failed to comply with the order, so he will not be pardoned. In memory of Bao Guogong's past merits, he will be removed from the world and still serve as the chief military officer of Guangdong and Guangxi!"
Zhu Qi's eyes, which were almost on the floor, were closed in regret, and he choked with sobs and said: "The guilty general ordered me to thank the emperor for his great kindness! Long live your majesty! Long live! Long live!"
The hesitation in Tingtao Yashe made him a sinner of the Zhu family. The world certificate was taken away, and there was no more Funinghou.
"I will give you one last chance."
Zhu Qi was shocked: "I would like to listen to the holy edict!"
"Your title was created for you by your grandfather! What will happen to your descendants in the future depends on whether you have the courage to fight for them again. A hundred years from now, when you have to meet your father and ancestors, can you say that Duke Baoguo is still here? , it all depends on you!"
"I...will serve my life to the death, be brave and diligent!"
Zhu Qi really cried. No wonder Guo Xun wrote to him: Kneel down quickly, help the imperial envoy kill, and be prepared to fight for his life.
"Hou Funing, get up." Maifu changed his tone and helped him up.
Zhu Qi wiped his tears and thanked him as he sat down.
Mai Fu looked at the two of them: "Both of you have been punished for the Guangdong and Guangdong cases, but His Majesty has a broad mind and ambitions all over the world. The two Guangdong and Guangdong are now also good places to make contributions. The temporary punishment is just to make you vigilant. I still hope that I will We all work together to manage major affairs in the southwest for His Majesty. One day we will return to the DPRK, our glory will be restored, and we can take further steps."
Zhu Qi nodded repeatedly: "Although I have this ambition, my talents and knowledge are limited. I still need more guidance from Mr. Mai and Chen Duxian."
Chen Jin sighed: "Everyone will be busy from today on. Mr. Zhu, the situation is now clear. Zhang Futai is trying out new methods in Guangdong to accumulate food and salary, and Wang Futai and Zhao Shen will select and train naval forces. You and I will focus on Guangxi. , suppress the bandits and pacify the people, reorganize the army and prepare for war. When the time is right, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan will advance by land and water, and then regain the power of Jiaozhi. Without such great achievements, what face will I have to return to the court, and what will General Zhu have to do? Do you rely on regaining the reputation of protecting the country?"
Zhu Qi felt that the path was clear, and immediately asked: "When will the time... be mature?"
Chen Jin only felt that there were a lot of things: "When there is enough money and food, when Guangdong and Guangxi are stable, when the soldiers are strong and strong, when Jiaozhi is worried at home and my great master is famous. Before that, there are too many things to do."
"Jiaozhi is worried...can't we just sit and wait?"
Chen Jin took a deep look at him: "Forgive me for being disrespectful, Lord Marquis, you can't rush now. If the time comes and your subordinates are no longer able to be used, then you will be guilty again without merit."
Zhu Qi was taught a lesson, and now that he has been deprived of his world certificate, he is indeed anxious and much more humble.
"As for the internal worries in Jiaozhi..." Chen Jin cupped his hands and bowed to the north, "I am sincerely convinced by His Majesty's temple. Is the envoy from Beizhen going south not just to guard against the Marquis?"
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