Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1657

After Cai Yong made a report, he left the harem in a hurry. Mu Jing stood in the corridor of the study, watching the falling snowflakes, but felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.

He was a little clear about Cai Yong's thoughts, but the more he understood, the more uncomfortable he felt.

People of the older generation have all come from troubled times. The Han Dynasty has been in chaos since a long time ago. The turmoil in the northwest, then the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and then the rise of the princes who swept the world...

In troubled times, human life is worthless.

They have seen too much, and some will learn to accept the status quo and sweep the snow in front of their own houses, but there are still some people who want to settle the injustice in the world with a pure heart.

Cai Yong is such a persistent person, no wonder he would die in history, because he felt that his death would make the court stable and Wang Yun could appease the hearts of the people in the court.

For Mu Jing, this is a very stupid way. No matter when, it is a fool's way to sacrifice himself to save the world and save others.

But I have to admit that he is so stupid that people can't hate him.

"It's snowing so hard, and the weather is so cold, you don't know how to wear two more clothes!" Cai Yan walked in, looked at Mujing under the corridor, took a robe, and put it on him , said a little coquettishly.

"forgotten!"

At this time, Mujing felt a little shivering from the cold, his thoughts were too heavy by Cai Yong just now, instead he fell into his thoughts, feeling like nothing for a while.

He wrapped his robe tightly, held his daughter-in-law's hand, put his arms around her slender waist, and said softly: "Zhao Ji is still caring!"

"In broad daylight, don't mess around!" Cai Yan patted his troublesome hand before asking, "Father came to see you on the second day of the new year, is there something special?"

"He!"

Mu Jing was angry, and said: "He just doesn't like me, if he doesn't torment me for a day, he won't be happy, everyone has annual vacations, so why should I have to stay all year round!"

"You are the emperor, how can you rest!" Cai Yan laughed softly: "The emperor, the prince of the world!"

"Shit!"

Mu Jing curled his lips: "The emperor is also a job. If you work, you have to have holidays. A string is tensed all day long, and it will break sooner or later. I have to relax!"

"How do you want to relax?" Cai Yan was a little amused, the ninety-five-year-old who had power over the world in front of him was sometimes like a child.

She is very satisfied with her current life. She has a husband who loves her, has a complete family, and can do what she likes. It is more comfortable than before leaving the cabinet.

But life still has some regrets, if I can...

never mind!

She knew that there were some things she couldn't say, because Mu Jing didn't like it, and the rain and dew were all wet, but the four concubines had no children, so it was obvious that it wasn't their problem.

Can the draft solve the problem?

Maybe there is a chance.

But she knew that Mujing's reluctance, in the eyes of many people, was a very normal thing, but sometimes, she felt that Mujing was very repulsive.

"Let's play mahjong!" Mu Jing thought for a while, the current life is very lacking in fun, but there is no way, the food and clothing line has not been crossed, how can there be so much energy to pursue spiritual satisfaction.

Playing mahjong while hiding in the palace in winter is a more pleasant thing.

Mujing made up his mind not to go to work.

Except for Cai Yong, an old man who can rely on the old man to break into his palace, who would dare to break into his harem at this time, so apart from dealing with Cai Yong, he still lives a very safe life.

After the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, you have to leave the harem and return to Daming Palace.

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Zhaoming Pavilion.

Taiwu's first court meeting in three years.

Mu Jing sat lazily on the seat, looking at the faces of some ministers around him, he felt helplessly that his vacation was gone, and he seemed to have no other feelings.

"Your Majesty, the Political Affairs Hall has already made a development plan for this year!"

For the first court meeting in the beginning of the year, the political affairs hall fired first.

"Pass it to everyone, read it!"

Mu Jing said calmly.

"promise!"

This plan has been passed on, and the ministers who can enter the court are at least the ministers of various ministries and above, and they are the pillars of the Ming Dynasty.

"Zhengshitang will deduct part of the salary for the next two years?"

Someone came up with meaning.

"When the great war comes, we should save when we are in power. As court officials, we need to lead by example!" Liu Jin stood up and answered the official's words.

"Do you have one of these?"

Hu Zhao raised his head, glanced over, and personally supported the Zhengshitang, his eyes were a little cold and sharp.

The ministers were silent.

"Reducing the salary is not a good way!" It was Mu Jing who retorted: "The two years of war are imminent, it is an inevitable problem, and financial constraints are also a helpless thing, but the imperial court should not do this. , but try not to reduce it as much as possible!"

Owing and subtracting are different concepts.

Mu Jing is quite kind to the court officials, and he is not Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang made the officials of the Zhu and Ming Dynasty in history seem to have nothing to do, but in fact they are all greedy.

This method is not desirable.

If you want the horse to run, you have to feed the horse. Mujing's standard for official salary is relatively high. A sixth-rank official and a person who raises a large family are fine as long as they don't waste too much.

Below seven or eight or nine grades, it will be a bit more difficult, but in terms of welfare, there are still certain guarantees, including medical care, food distribution, etc., all have advantages.

Being an official is not only superior to others in terms of status, but Mu Jing will also deliberately increase his income.

In this way, the existence of the Metropolitan Procuratorate has become reasonable and reasonable, and everything that should be given to you will be given to you. When the Metropolitan Procuratorate finds out something, then there is no need to show mercy.

If it is said that being an official can't even support the food and clothing of the whole family, then it is a lie that this official function is so relaxed.

Mu Jing never thought that with his passion, he could make people die for him.

But he also has a bottom line, I will give you what should be given to you, and you should not reach out, whoever dares to reach out will definitely chop him off.

Since the establishment of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, it has handled many cases. At the beginning, it got rid of Liu Jin and became famous in one battle. Those officials faced the Metropolitan Procuratorate with trepidation.

"My lord, I agree with His Majesty's approach!"

Kuai Liang, Zuodu Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, smiled slightly and said: "The imperial salary is a system. If the imperial government's finances are tight, the officials can understand, but if the salary is reduced, isn't it tantamount to harshness, how can it be trusted by all officials!"

There is no harmony anywhere, and it is the same here in Zhaoming Pavilion.

Some people agree, and some people take it back.

The Zhengshitang began to refute, and then the Metropolitan Procuratorate began to argue hard. In the end, the two sides quarreled for a long time, suppressed the whole plan, and turned major issues into minor ones.

Whose plan will actually be completed in the end, besides this, may not be a foregone conclusion.

This is routine.

Mujing also didn't want to see a harmonious Zhaoming Pavilion, which showed that they were single-minded, how could he control the situation.

Some people say that imperial techniques are mediocre, but in fact the existence of imperial techniques is very effective. Power needs to be balanced urgently. If any one party dominates, it will cause huge hidden dangers. Without supervision and checks and balances, power is easy. Out of control.

Of course, how to control this speed is very important.

"The Privy Council has already made adjustments to its military strength, and the Privy Council has put forward a plan for fighting in advance, but we do not hope that Zhaoming Pavilion will pass it. Then we will quickly make some adjustments to deal with the upcoming battle!" Huang Zhong didn't know when he would come from The front lines are back.

In the twelfth lunar month of winter, there were actually not many things going on on the front line at this time. The Wei army stood still, and there was no sign of moving troops south.

So this period of time is still a peaceful time period.

There is no need for Huang Zhong to suppress the Quartet on the front line in Ruzhou. He can return to take charge of the overall situation and prepare for the upcoming battle.

"Circle it!"

The plan submitted by the Privy Council was also circulated to all parties. Whether it was government affairs or military affairs, in the Zhaoming Pavilion, it was a major matter for the court that needed to be discussed by hundreds of officials.

"His Majesty!"

Qin Song opened his mouth first. He looked at the plan and said, "Isn't it good to take the initiative to attack? After all, the court still needs reputation. Your Majesty's promise of no war for three years needs to be maintained, otherwise it will be easy to be blamed!"

He's not a pedantic guy.

But he is very concerned about the reputation of the court, and he does not allow anyone to destroy the reputation of the court, because he believes that the reputation of the court is the integrity of the court.

"I also think that at this time, the Privy Council should remain unchanged to respond to all changes, and the strategy of taking the initiative to attack should not be used casually!" Cai Yong thought for a while, and said in response.

"My minister agrees!"

Kuai Liang said calmly.

"My minister agrees!"

Liu Jin also nodded.

"I don't know military affairs, and I have a slightly different opinion about military affairs. I don't comment on the plan of the Privy Council!" Bao Su thought for a while and said with a smile.

He doesn't like fighting very much, and even has an extreme dislike of fighting, but he doesn't hold back. Unless it is a last resort, he is unwilling to give too many opinions on such things.

Mu Jing pondered for a moment.

He knew what the Privy Council thought, and he was still hesitating. The fighting power of the Ming army had not yet returned to its peak, and at least it would take some time.

Taking the initiative to attack has always been the strategic policy of the Ming army, and this is also brought out by Mu Jing's style. He is not a person who likes to be beaten.

Sooner or later, the war will start, why not start the war first.

"I have a little understanding of the thoughts of the Privy Council, but this is not the time, and we need to take a look at the current situation. For the time being, stand still and maintain the original plan, and build an invincible line of defense!"

Mujing thought about it for a while, and then came up with an idea.

Huang Zhong and Xi Zhicai looked at each other, and finally nodded helplessly, not wanting to fight anymore, they were actually just testing it out, and their current reaction made them understand the context of the courtiers.

Next are some plans of the Metropolitan Procuratorate this year. They have made a survey of officials this year, and even plans to establish Metropolitan Procuratorates in localities.

The first Zhaoming Court meeting in Taiwu's three years lasted for more than two hours before it ended. From morning to afternoon, everyone was hungry.

Mu Jing returned to the ninth floor, found some snacks, and was relieved to fill his stomach.

At this time, Tan Zong asked to see him.

"Enter!"

"Chen, Tan Zong, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

"No need to be polite!"

Mu Jing looked at Tan Zong, smiled, and said, "It's one year old, and it's one year old. I don't have any intention of starting a family!"

"Your Majesty, I have already said that!" Tan Zong shook his head.

"You!"

Mujing shook his head helplessly, and said, "Don't be too persistent. Sometimes, having a family is not a bad thing. There are no invulnerable people in this world. You have to show some of your weaknesses properly, otherwise people will have to How troublesome it is to find your weakness!"

"Appropriately reveal some weaknesses?"

Tan Zong's eyes lit up, and he seemed to have paid attention in his heart. What Mu Jing said made him wake up a little bit. Some people have been looking for his weakness. If this is the case, why don't he give them some. In this way, maybe they can Let them in on their own.

"Tell me, what's the matter!" Mu Jing sat down, holding a playbook, and asked while reading it.

After the new year, there are still quite a few memorials that have piled up and need to be reviewed by him. The territory of the Ming Dynasty is getting bigger and bigger, and there are more and more affairs. Jing Wusi... each perform their duties, but the snake can't do without a head. As the emperor, he still has a lot to do.

"Your Majesty, I have found out something about the alliance of the three major princes!"

Tan Zong said.

"Let's hear it!" Mu Jing became interested.

"We don't know much at the moment!"

Tan Zongdao: "But what is certain is that they have reached the strongest alliance. Qingzhou was given to Wu State, Hebei Ninth Army, the North Five Counties belonged to Yan State, and the South Four Counties belonged to the imperial court!"

"The distribution is good!"

Mu Jing smiled: "Cao Mengde is grand, I have to say that he still understands the situation, and he can only gain if he is willing. He dared to give the big head to Liu Bei, so he is naturally capable of suppressing Liu Bei. It seems that this time he wants to Dividing them will take some time!"

"There is another thing, that is, Cao Cao took the formula from our Yudu Gunpowder Workshop, and it has achieved results, and he showed it to Liu Bei and Sun Ce at the meeting, and even gave the formula to the two princes! "

Tan Zong said.

"Really?" There was a hint of coldness in Mu Jing's eyes.

Hot weapons are his trump card, but there are no airtight walls in this world. On the day he ascended the throne, the gunpowder workshop exploded, and several artisans disappeared.

He had already prepared in his mind that the gunpowder formula would appear in Weiying.

But when something like this happened, he was still a little uncomfortable.

"It has been confirmed!"

Tan Zong said: "Jingwu Division has been sending people to inquire about the craftsman's location, but they are too protective, and they are still inquiring about how much gunpowder formula they know!"

"Continue to inquire, pay more attention!"

Mu Jing said: "This is very important!"

"Yes!"

"Also..." Mu Jing said: "Since there are some things that can't be hidden, then there is no need to hide them. Give them some fake news. Don't they want to know about our new weapons? This can be a fuss!"

(End of this chapter)