Prince of Chaos

Chapter 387 The Crown Prince's Advice
The cabinet narrowly survived the catastrophe. Although there are no crowds in the cabinet to criticize them anymore, they still have lingering fears.

The three of them were really afraid that if this matter could not be dealt with, it would lead to a catastrophe.

Therefore, at this moment, the three of them were both grateful and in awe of Zhu Changluo's timely appearance.

The three of them are not fools, so they naturally understand why this kind of thing happened.

This must be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince beating them, otherwise, how could he dig such a big hole for them?
Early the next morning, Zhu Changluo sent someone to call Shen Shixing, Wang Xijue, Wang Jiaping, and the other three to Ciqing Palace. At the same time, Zhu Changluo also sent people to call Li Chengliang.

After Shen Shixing and the others arrived at the Ciqing Palace, Zhu Changluo first asked with concern: "The three gentlemen are all right. I never thought that this matter would put the three gentlemen under such a heavy pressure. If I had known this, I would not have I agreed to borrow the boat. I almost hurt Gu's arm by mistake, and failed my father's great trust."

Faced with Zhu Changluo's concern, Shen Shixing and the other three had mixed feelings in their hearts. It was daunting that this young, polite and harmless Crown Prince was so scheming.

The three of Shen Shixing immediately got up and knelt down and replied: "I have let Your Highness worry about it. It is my duty to be loyal to Your Highness. All honors and disgraces are external to my body. As long as I can share my worries for Your Highness, I will have no regrets when I die."

Seeing Shen Shixing and the other three elders kneeling in front of him so convincingly for the first time, Zhu Changluo inevitably felt a little complacent.

Zhu Changluo said: "Three gentlemen please get up quickly."

Then, Zhu Changluo said to Wei Zhongxian: "For the three gentlemen and Li Shangshu, move four Jindun here."

Wei Zhongxian and a few young eunuchs hurriedly moved a few brocade piers over. At this moment, Shen Shixing and the others finally settled down, and sat on the brocade piers half-slouched.

Zhu Changluo returned to his seat and sat down casually, and then began to say: "I have invited the three gentlemen and Li Qing here, because I have something important to tell you."

Shen Shixing and others replied, "Please speak, Your Highness."

Zhu Changluo said: "British business affairs, Gu is at ease. Because Gu knows that all the ministers in Beijing are ministers loyal to the country. Gu will not have any doubts about this. However, there is one more thing in front of Gu now. Very important thing. Sailors!"

"Sea ships are no longer a problem, but the sailors who can drive sea ships to fight at sea have not been found for a while. Although there are many sailors in Fujian and Guangdong and Guangxi. However, the sailors in Fujian and Guangdong and Guangxi have always been on guard. For those ambitious Xiyi pirates who came across the ocean, there is no way to mobilize them to go north for a while. After all, the stability of the southeast is related to the stability of my Ming taxation. The sailors there cannot move lightly."

"So, I have an idea, and I want to discuss it with the cabinet. I think that since I have already borrowed all the sea ships, I can simply borrow all of them. I also plan to borrow the escort sailors of the merchants. When the time comes, These borrowed escort sailors will also ask the Ministry of War to subsidize them according to the salaries of normal sailors. When the war is over, those who have made meritorious service will be rewarded by the orphan. If there are casualties, the orphan will also provide compensation. I wonder what the three gentlemen think?"

When Shen Shixing and others heard that Zhu Changluo wanted to borrow the sailors from the sea merchant, the three of them immediately hesitated.Because, this matter is still relatively difficult. After all, if Daming wants to train a qualified sailor today, it costs more than training a cavalryman.

Once too many people die in naval battles, it will be a very distressing thing for any maritime merchant.

However, the current situation is just like what the crown prince said, all the boats are borrowed, let alone some sailors?

For sailors without boats, it is better to lend them to the court. At least during this period of time, the court will provide money to support these people, and save them from being recruited by other families.

Therefore, after a short period of entanglement, before Shen Shixing could speak, Wang Jiaping said first: "Your Highness's words are very true. I think this is feasible."

Now that Wang Jiaping said it was okay, Shen Shixing and Wang Xijue didn't insist anymore.The two of them also replied: "The ministers and others support Your Highness's proposal."

When Zhu Changluo heard that the cabinet supported his idea, he said happily, "Okay. That's the deal."

Then, Zhu Changluo said to the three cabinet members: "Since this matter has been decided, the three gentlemen will not be left alone. The responsibility of the cabinet is not light, and the three gentlemen should go back to handle cabinet affairs earlier."

When Shen Shixing heard Zhu Changluo's words, the three of them immediately got up and bowed again: "I will take my leave."

After Shen Shixing and others left, Zhu Changluo said to Li Chengliang: "Do you remember what I said just now?"

Li Chengliang replied: "I remember it."

Zhu Changluo nodded and said: "Just remember. This time, the Ministry of War will support the supply of food and salaries for these sailors. Also, don't send out the transfer order for the old general Deng Zilong. Don't let him go directly to North Korea. Let him Come to Tianjin Wei first, and let him lead the training after the sea ships and sailors are recruited. Otherwise, how can these sailors who have never experienced battles get on the Korean battlefield?"

Li Chengliang replied: "I obey the order."

After arranging this matter, Zhu Changluo continued: "How about the method of recruiting soldiers in Ji County that you have drawn up?"

Li Chengliang replied: "The minister has roughly summed it up according to His Highness's intention."

With that said, Li Chengliang presented a copy he had prepared.

Wei Zhongxian took Li Chengliang's notebook and handed it to Zhu Changluo.

Zhu Changluo looked at it roughly.

He said little by little: "The draft is not bad. However, I still have a few suggestions to make."

"First, recruiting troops in Jixian County is different from the previous ones. In the past, the recruiting troops were allocated by the imperial court and privately raised by the local commander-in-chief. However, this cannot be the case in Jixian County. Recruiting troops in Jixian County must be dominated by the Ministry of War, and all recruits must be independent. Book, under the management of the Ministry of War."

"Second, the Recruitment Department of the Ministry of War was established. Recruitment in Ji County is based on a contract system. Anyone who is 16 to 25 years old can be recruited. Anyone who is willing to join the army will have his family's tax reduced for one year. The contract is made for three years. After three years, Recruits can choose to continue to serve or quit the army. Those who quit the army and become unemployed can be accepted by Xishan Huangzhuang."

"Third, establish the Military Judicial Department of the Ministry of War. The Military Judicial Department is set up with the army and is not subject to local constraints. Anyone who commits a crime by recruiting soldiers will be tried and dealt with by the Military Judicial Department. Soldier."

"Fourth, set up the Department of Military Titles. Jixian recruits soldiers from different guards, and the management is based on the new system. For example, recruits who join the army in the first year are called soldiers, and those who have meritorious service are awarded titles. As for the title system Definitely, you go back and study it, and then give it to Gu. From now on, it will be used as a custom among recruits in Ji County."

Li Chengliang heard Zhu Changluo's suggestions, and he tried hard to remember what Zhu Changluo said.

In the end, after Li Chengliang made sure that he remembered everything, he replied: "I obey the order. I will definitely recruit new soldiers from Ji County according to His Highness's suggestion."

Zhu Changluo said: "I trust you on this point. In order to make your errand work faster this time, I will send some law enforcement teams from Xishan Huangzhuang to Ji County to help you straighten out the early recruitment and training work."

When Li Chengliang heard that Zhu Changluo sent people from Xishan Huangzhuang to Ji County, he didn't dare to say anything.He immediately replied: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Zhu Changluo looked at such a sensible Li Chengliang, and he was extremely satisfied.If the current minister of the Ministry of War is not Li Chengliang, but a civil servant with a serious background in the imperial examination, it is possible that the suggestion Zhu Changluo just made would be rejected in an instant.

After all, in the eyes of ordinary civil servants, the crown prince is the crown prince, even if he is in charge of the country, he is still the crown prince.How could it be possible for the crown prince to intervene in such a fundamental military matter?

Once the crown prince is allowed to overstep, wouldn't that mess up Gangchang?Therefore, it is very important for Zhu Changluo to let a military officer like Li Chengliang be appointed as Minister of the Ministry of War.This invisibly gave Zhu Changluo control over the military power of the capital, reducing countless obstacles.

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