"Second, you provoked trouble and beat the students of Jinling Military Academy for no reason."
Zhu Yunxuan kept talking about it one by one.
Chang Mao lowered his head.
This one, he had nothing to say.
Rushing into the military camp and beating people is unjustifiable in any case.
It's just that before, Chang Mao relied on his identity as Zheng Guogong and only had a few big soldiers to fight. Who would care about that?
"Thirdly, after you were restrained by Zheng He, you did not want to repent. Instead, the evildoer complained first, and you were arrested according to the law to stop the criminal."
"Fourth, Jinling Military Academy is a new army that has been painstakingly cultivated. Its training methods, army status, equipment, personnel, and weapons are all top-secret military information."
"I have put in all the painstaking efforts and blood just to be a great soldier of the Ming Dynasty."
"But you were in the court, without asking or caring, and made the top-secret military information public. What crime do you deserve?"
boom!
Chang Mao's mind felt like firecrackers exploding.
Is the military situation at Jinling Military Academy top secret?
Why?
Why?
Just because they are deviant and don't even train in how to set up military formations?
I don't know how to bow and arrow, I don't know how to use swords and spears, and I don't wear armor, so it becomes a top secret?
Chang Mao raised his head and looked at Zhu Yunzhen, but he could only lower his head again.
What constitutes top-secret military information is really decided by the commander-in-chief of the army.
The commander-in-chief of Jinling Military Academy is none other than the emperor's grandson Zhu Yunzhen.
He said it was top-secret military information, but that's not true.
In this way, Chang Mao's charges were finally confirmed.
Although the first three items are all irrefutable sins, according to the law, they are also absolutely true.
But in this era, we are more concerned with natural principles and human relationships, rather than laws.
In terms of favors, given Chang Mao's status, the first three are not serious crimes.
He just offended His Highness the Grand Sun, so he was used as an excuse and was severely punished.
This is what most officials in the DPRK think in their hearts, but they just dare not express it.
But if top-secret military information is leaked, the nature of the matter will completely change.
Even if Chang Mao is a hero, has the title of Duke Zheng, is a general in charge of the army, and has a very high status, he must be severely punished if he leaks top-secret military information.
But, is what His Highness the Grand Sun said really considered top-secret military information?
All the officials couldn't help but be surprised and confused.
Could it be that they were not given armor, were not taught bow and arrow riding, and were not trained in swords, spears, and halberds? Is this intentional?
The new army is a "secret army" trained by His Highness Taisun. Does it have "miraculous uses"?
But, what's the use?
Is it borrowing the power of ghosts and gods?
Although Zi did not talk about strange power and chaos, most Confucian scholars also took this as a warning.
But that doesn’t mean that they don’t believe in ghosts, ignore gods, or worship Buddha at all.
On the contrary, sacrifice is a national event.
It’s not just about worshiping heaven and ancestors.
Even when there is a drought, it is very solemn to offer sacrifices to the Dragon King to pray for rain.
They are even more taboo about the art of witchcraft and the art of being tired of winning.
Since the New Army cannot treat it with common sense, no wonder they think about ghosts and gods.
Only in this way can we explain why the training and training of the new army are so weird and unreasonable.
But they still felt something was wrong. How could they rely on "the art of ghosts and gods" to march and fight?
Isn't it too ridiculous?
But if it’s not, then what is it?
Is His Highness Taisun really doing whatever he wants, just for fun?
It doesn't seem right either.
Although His Highness Taisun is young, since the establishment of Jinling Military Academy, although he has personally served as the mountain commander and all the recruits are his disciples, he seems to rarely go to the academy.
In fact, the person in charge of the affairs was Zheng He.
If he just wants to play and have fun, then he should go every day.
Excluding this point, and then thinking about Zhu Yunxuan's wisdom, strategies, talents and methods, I really began to doubt whether he was a "surprise soldier".
But what's going on inside?
Whether you are a civil official or a military general, you want to know something?
But Zhu Yunzhen has already said that this is top secret military information!
Any leakage is a grave sin.
Okay, then what else are you asking?
While the officials were thinking, Zhu Yunzhen spoke again.
"Chang Mao leaked top-secret military information and disrupted the court. He thought that his father was the King of Kaitian and had made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty. He couldn't bear to inflict heavy crimes on his son."
"But military law is like a mountain, and national law is intolerant. If you indulge in it, why should you warn future generations?"
"Take away the title of Duke of Zheng and demote him to Marquis of Zheng."
"I hope you will remember this in the future and take it as a warning so as not to do it again."
when!
when!
when!
On the bell tower of the palace, there was a sound of ringing bells.
Unconsciously, an hour has passed.
Chang Mao's face was bloodless, and the look on his face was uglier than if he had been stabbed several times.
Although there is only one level difference between Duke and Marquis.
But at this level, it's a world of difference.
I don’t know how many military exploits I have to perform and how many times I have to go through life and death before I can earn anything.
This is something my father earned in exchange for his life after fighting all his life.
Just take it away?
Chang Mao's heart was bleeding, and it hurt ten times more than when he was hit with a board just now.
But when he raised his head and saw Zhu Yunzhen above him, he suddenly felt his heart tightening and said hurriedly: "Thank you, Your Highness Taisun, Chang Mao will definitely remember what happened today and change his past mistakes."
In the court hall, the officials looked shocked and frightened.
Some people were ready to come out to remonstrate, but were stopped by the eyes of the people next to them.
Grace comes from above.
Whether it is to be awarded a title or to seize a title, it is no small matter.
Even more serious than killing Chang Mao.
After all, titles can be hereditary.
Chang Mao's title was also inherited from Chang Yuchun.
Even if Chang Mao is beaten to death on the spot, it will not affect his title and pass it on to the next generation.
In the future, the Chang family will still be Dukes.
But when Zhu Yunzhen ordered him to be demoted, it was completely different.
The status of the entire Chang family has been weakened by one level.
Compared with killing Chang Mao, this punishment is much more severe.
In the opinion of many officials, although His Highness the Grand Sun is the supervisor of the country and acts as an agent of state affairs, such an important matter should be reported to His Majesty and decided by His Majesty.
But now, looking at the murderous Zhu Yunzhen above, everyone finally consciously closed their mouths.
This is Wei!
By beating Chang Mao, Zhu Yunzhen's authority finally stood up!
Officials throughout the dynasty did not dare to look down upon him anymore.
He nodded slightly and said: "Jinling Military Academy's training of new troops is to train an unprecedented "heavenly army" for the great god."
"Before this new army goes to the battlefield, I don't want news about the new army to leak out."
"The matters discussed in the court are not allowed to be heard by outsiders."
"Today the great dynasty, various ministries and generals are here, as well as many officials in Jinling."
"When matters are discussed in the court, outsiders are not allowed to hear about them."
"If there is any leakage, no matter what the identity is, the laws of the Ming Dynasty are supreme and I will definitely punish you severely."
At this point, Zhu Yunzhen could only come up with this solution.
Confidentiality Act.
It is very difficult for both officials and the people to accept an army without armor, swords, bows and arrows in a short period of time.
If the outside world spreads everywhere that Jinling Military Academy is not doing its job properly and the soldiers are not like soldiers and will not be like generals, then the training of the new army will undoubtedly encounter huge resistance.
Public opinion was unanimous, and both the government and the opposition attacked in unison.
Even if he is a grandson or a prince, it will be difficult to suppress him.
Only by raising the banner of "top secret military information" could court officials not be allowed to leak it.
In fact, it is obviously impossible not to leak.
There are hundreds of officials in the court today. It is unrealistic for all of them to keep strict confidentiality.
Not to mention, Jinling Military Academy is in the city. With so many students, how is it possible to keep it completely secret?
But as long as the banner of confidentiality is raised, the officials will know it, but because of the confidentiality, they cannot interrogate, verify, or question.
Otherwise, a top-secret military message that no outsider could hear would be able to block him back.
Not to mention people outside.
Even if you know it, if anyone questions it, they must first ask where you secretly obtained the "top secret military information".
Is it a treacherous enemy country or someone with ulterior motives?
As a result, the pressure of public opinion is naturally out of the question.
Even if everyone thinks there is something wrong with the Jinling Military Academy, but the matter involves top military secrets, no one dares to stand up and accuse.
When the new army goes to the battlefield to fight in the future, the new army has proven its ability, and all difficulties will naturally be solved.
A very simple move, which can justifiably punish Chang Mao for a serious crime, establish himself as a prestige, and also relieve the pressure faced by the new army.
"I will obey my orders and never leak any secrets."
All the officials saluted and responded at the same time.
However, their curiosity about the new army was even more intense.
Zhu Yunzhen smiled and said: "My lords, do you have anything else to report?"
"Your Highness Taisun."
Liu Sanwu stood up and bowed.
"Your Majesty is now sixty-four years old and is plagued by many illnesses. Although he has received medical treatment, he is no longer as young as his youth."
"His Royal Highness Taisun is extremely intelligent, but he is still young and all the affairs are complicated and complicated, making it difficult to manage them all."
"His Majesty once said, "A ruler can rule the world with his own body, and he cannot do without his assistants."
"Recently, the courtiers have discussed and requested the imperial court to set up an advisory office and appoint a counselor to assist His Highness Taisun in acting in state affairs."
As soon as these words came out, the court suddenly froze, and there was no more sound.
Everyone knows that the highlight of today has finally begun!
(End of chapter)
