The final results came out: out of more than 10,000 people, only 1,876 people raised their hands. No surprise, these people are all strong and healthy people. Others, even though there were many able-bodied ones, did not raise their hands. After all, the emperor's example was about going to war with the prestigious Manchu Qing army, which was no joke.
Emperor Chongzhen was not surprised by this either.
As a result, in addition to the Yongwei Battalion of about 12,000 people, there were only less than 2,000 soldiers left in the army under the Yuma Supervisor.
After the soldiers on the school field were re-divided into two groups, Chen Baoting led the captain of the Jinyi Guards to register and verify the non-combatant soldiers, verify their information, pay them their dues, and prepare for their resettlement. There are so many people that it may take several days.
The soldiers on the other side all gathered in front of the general ordering platform, and the lineup suddenly became much smaller. Emperor Chongzhen glanced at them and observed them.
He was recently reading the "New Book of Ji Xiao" written by Qi Jiguang. Of course, he had never thought about training troops in person, which was unrealistic. However, how about at least having the vision to evaluate the soldiers you want to command in the future?
After the order was given, the soldiers below began to practice their respective abilities, whether they were fighting skills or formation drills. The shouts and shouts that a soldier should have sounded again on the school grounds.
Emperor Chongzhen was very serious. After watching the drill of all the soldiers from beginning to end, he felt that these people should be elite men. He felt happy and said to them: "Yes, I will give you one day to go back and form a corps on your own. The commander will decide on his own, and then stay in the palace of the guards. After expelling the Manchu army this time, I will select the best men in the army to reorganize the four guards and reorganize them into battalions. "
It turned out that all the officials in the army, big and small, had been arrested, and the lowest-ranking corps commanders were elected by themselves. This was the first time I heard of this method, which made the soldiers below very surprised, and at the same time, they became excited.
Whether to follow the strong and become one of them, or whether to be a chicken head and subdue others who are weaker than themselves, will become the primary consideration of these soldiers. The soldiers' subjective enthusiasm was instantly aroused.
After Emperor Chongzhen announced this decree, he quickly left the military camp. It takes a long time to check and pay back wages here, so he can't stay here forever. But no matter what, this visit to the military camp can be regarded as a preliminary solution to the bad things under the Royal Horse Supervisor and restored morale.
After returning to the palace, Emperor Chongzhen stroked his pen, and soon an imperial edict was issued. Liu Yuanbin and Lu Jiude, the supervisors of the Yongwei camp, were promoted to the fourth rank. Their rank was the same as the palm eunuchs, and they still served as supervisors of the Yongwei camp. In addition, Sun Yingyuan and Huang Degong, who had made great achievements in suppressing thieves, were granted the title of co-inspector of the governor, and were given silver coins and python uniforms. They would narrate their merits after returning to Beijing.
In doing so, it is natural to follow the heart of Yongweiying.
Such a big case happened in the Royal Horse Prison. All the eunuchs and generals from top to bottom were arrested, decapitated, and judged for their crimes. If the Yongwei camp who was leading the troops outside heard such a thing, they didn't have any idea. impossible. Therefore, it is necessary to issue this decree in time so that the Yongwei camp can kill the enemy with peace of mind.
Emperor Chongzhen did not want to affect the combat effectiveness of the Yongwei Battalion just because of the investigation and punishment of Wang Zhixin and others. Of course, this edict issued at this time also has another meaning.
Even though the emperor was so strict with the Royal Horse Prison, he rewarded the Yongwei camp and treated them differently. Then what should Yongweiying do after he finds out? Should we repay the emperor with a peach after he has given him a favor? Then in the next battle with the Manchu army, shouldn't we have to perform better?
Of course, this meaning cannot be explained clearly, and he is not an idiot, so he can naturally understand this meaning by himself!
After Emperor Chongzhen sent people to deliver this imperial edict quickly, he received a memorial that made him unhappy. It is the memorial of Fang Fengnian, the assistant minister of the cabinet, who resigned due to illness.
Yesterday, he had already received a memorial from Fang Fengnian to return home from old age, but he sent it back.
There are so many bad things going on everywhere these days, and all memorials must be approved by the cabinet ministers. Originally, there were only three assistant ministers after the chief assistant left the capital. How is it possible for you to abandon your business and want to leave at this time?
But things are getting better now. If you can't retire when you are old, you can do it if you are sick, right? Fang Fengnian actually persevered and got such a memorial, but he still insisted on not being an official and going home?
Emperor Chongzhen was not an idiot. He felt that he wanted to resign a little urgently, so he contacted the left and right, and then he faintly noticed it.
At that time, Xue Guoguan proposed to borrow money from the royal family, nobles, civil and military officials, and he was there on the occasion of the New Year.
When Xue Guoguan went to court in the morning, he proposed to add a mouth for eating to the royal family, nobles, civil and military officials. Fang Fengnian was also present and wanted to object.
This is actually a smaller version of what Xue Guoguan proposed before, but even so, there are still many people who oppose it. There was a lot of discussion and opposition in the morning, but it was very lively. If it were not decided that only officials of fifth rank and above should be appointed, and all officials should be treated differently, the stalemate would probably continue.
If it comes to borrowing money, who knows what will happen? As he is old and sophisticated, he should be able to think of the coming storm!
Haha, you are a cabinet minister who is the top civil servant of the Ming Dynasty, but you have no sense of responsibility. Is there really such a cheap thing?
Emperor Chongzhen sneered when he thought of this. The reply to the memorial for returning home due to illness was to send an imperial doctor to see the doctor and at the same time try to persuade him to stay.
Then, he sent a message to the Admiral of Dongchang to see him.
Cao Huachun slept all day, but after all, he was old and had not recovered yet. But when the emperor summoned him, he did not dare to neglect and rushed over immediately.
Emperor Chongzhen didn't say much. He threw Fang Fengnian's two memorials to Cao Huachun and read them, and then said to him: "Why is he eager to resign without doing anything? I should know why. I am very dissatisfied with this kind of minister. There is no sense of responsibility, do you understand?"
Cao Huachun naturally deduced the cause and effect. After hearing what the emperor said, he immediately agreed: "Your Majesty is wise!"
At this time, he had a vague suspicion in his mind as to why the emperor asked him to come over, and he couldn't help but feel a little reluctant. But on the surface, he didn't dare to show it.
"For such an irresponsible person, I don't believe that he is an official only for the people!" Emperor Chongzhen said this, staring at Cao Huachun with a cold voice and said, "Send someone to check him to see if he is corrupt and perverting the law." I want to know the truth about the matter, no cover-up, no fabrication, and seek truth from facts, do you understand?"
This is indeed the case! Cao Huachun couldn't help crying after hearing this. This is contrary to his previous principles of life. After all, he used to live in harmony with foreign court officials, and everyone made a fortune together. But now, the emperor ordered him to start investigating the outer court, and he was also one of the most senior officials in the outer court.
He wanted to find a reason to refuse, but he didn't dare. The emperor made it clear that he wanted to investigate Fang Fengnian, but the reason was that Fang Fengnian failed to take responsibility. If it weren't for this, the emperor probably wouldn't have had this idea. If I find a reason to refuse, the emperor may think that I am also the kind of irresponsible person. In this way, even if the emperor does not punish him, the other eunuchs will not join forces to attack him if he loses his holy favor!
Thinking like this, he felt that he had no choice but to move forward.
