Jingtai Fengyun: The First Absurd Emperor of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 495 An imperial decree changes the situation Xu Qi compromises and agrees to disarm
When Xu Qi followed Yuan Cheng to welcome him out of the main courtyard, he found that only one person came who he knew.

But Xu Qi is not alone, because Yuan Cheng also only knows one person.

The leading young eunuch cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Yuan Gong, Xu Gong, the next official Shangyi Supervisor seals Gao Ping's courtesy."

Xu Qi was taken aback when he heard this, this is the newly promoted eunuch Bingbi, the supervisor of ceremonies, a well-known high-ranking official.

It's just that this cutting-edge eunuch was still an unknown person last year, but this year he has become a powerful eunuch who can be counted on two hands.To be able to rise so quickly in the inner court is obviously due to the backing of great figures.

As for who this big shot is, it's easy to guess.The original Empress Dowager Sun was abolished, Emperor Gongrang was imprisoned, the original Empress Qian was abolished, and Empress Zhou was placed under house arrest.

Concubine Wu is now the most noble and powerful woman in the world, but she is famous for her dedication to cultivating Taoism and almost ignoring common affairs.Concubine Qi, who recognized Marquis Wu Ding as her father, followed suit. She disappeared after giving birth to the eldest son of the emperor, and since then she has rarely appeared in front of people.

Then the answer is very clear. Behind Gao Ping is either the emperor or the two princesses.

Xu Qi, as an important minister of the imperial court, has long since synthesized information from all parties and studied and understood the nobles in the capital.

After Xu Qi, Yuan Cheng and Gao Ping exchanged polite greetings, Gao Ping enthusiastically introduced them: "Yuan Gong, Xu Gong, this is Xin Guogong."

Xu Qi and Yuan Cheng were startled again, and hurriedly saluted.Unexpectedly, unexpectedly, after Cao Guogong Li Xuan, another young man became the Duke of the country.

But this cannot be said, according to the title succession system formulated by the Taizu, Tang Jie should be the Duke of Xinguo.

This led to a result. Tang Jie, Lord Xinguo, like Guo Chang, Marquis Wuding, could only follow the emperor wholeheartedly, and it would be ridiculous to fall to the emperor Gongrang.

Xu Qi calculated secretly, and it turned out that the first nobleman who came was a direct descendant of the emperor's direct descendant.

After Xu Qi and Yuan Cheng finished their salutes and greetings, Gao Ping continued to introduce: "Yuan Gong, Xu Gong, this is the younger brother of the Holy Empress. He has made great achievements in leading the emperor's own army to quell the mutiny. The Holy Majesty is the new Marquis of Le Cheng."

This one was even more remarkable, but the emperor's second uncle, Xu Qi and Yuan Cheng hurriedly saluted and greeted him.

Next came the civil servants, Gao Ping introduced: "Yuan Gong, Xu Gong, this is the former Lang Zhongcheng of the arsenal of the Ministry of War, and he was promoted to the right servant of the Nanjing Ministry of War to guard Nanjing.

This is Yushi Xuangong, the former right deputy capital of Zhejiang Province, who was promoted to Zuo Shilang of Nanjing Military Department under the order of the Holy Lord, and cooperated with the defense of Nanjing. "

Xu Qi and Yuan Cheng hurriedly greeted them.Xuanxuan successively served as the censor of the Fujian patrol, the censor of the Qing army in Zhejiang, and the inspector of Zhejiang. Zhejiang and Nanjing are so close that everyone knows each other when they look down.

Moreover, in today's official circles, those who are famous for Qing Cao, Xuan Chou and Geng Jiuchou are as famous.

As for Cheng Jing, although Xu Qi and Yuan Cheng have never met him, they have admired his name for a long time.

Xu Qi went through it quickly in his mind, and he sorted out the context: Among the five people who came, except for Xuanxuan, the remaining ones, Xin Guogong, Changlehou, Cheng Jing, and Gao Ping, were all confidantes of the emperor's direct line.

However, Xuanmi and Xin Guogong both have Fujian and Zhejiang backgrounds, so it goes without saying that Xuanmi has worked in Fujian and Zhejiang for a long time.Although Tang Jie has no direct relationship with Zhejiang and Fujian, Zhejiang's coastal defense system was built by the first generation of Xin Guogong and founding father Tang He.

The emperor wanted these people to personally participate in the disarmament in Nanjing, and then take the rectified southern army to Zhejiang and Fujian to put down Japanese pirates?Xu Qi actually guessed the emperor's mind in a very short period of time.

After several people had seen the ceremony, Gao Ping read out the imperial decree in public.

The content of the imperial decree is also very simple, which clearly stipulates the garrison system in Nanjing: Nanjing garrison office is in charge of the duties, and there are nine guards, namely:

The eunuch is guarding, left guarding, and right guarding.

Civil servants are guarding, left guarding, and right guarding.

Xungui is on guard, on the left, and on the right.

The eunuch of the front guard was served by the eunuch of the Nanjing Sili Supervisor, the eunuch of the Nanjing Royal Horse Supervisor was responsible for the left guard, and the right guard was randomly assigned by the emperor.

The Minister of the Ministry of War of Nanjing served as the civil servant of the front defense, the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War of Nanjing served as the left guard, and the emperor randomly assigned the right guard.

Wei Guogong is in charge of guarding honors, and the left and right guards are randomly assigned by the emperor.

In this way, the eunuchs, civil servants, and nobles restrict each other, and the front guard, left guard, and right guard restrain each other, and no one can monopolize power.

Before the Ming Dynasty, the eunuchs, civil servants, and nobles restrained each other and guarded Nanjing together, while the front guard, left guard, and right guard belonged to Zhu Qiyu's little invention.

Because usually fooling around, one garrison is enough, but when it comes to real work, one garrison is too busy.

For example, in this major disarmament, there is only one minister of the Nanjing Ministry of War in the garrison of civil servants. No matter how shrewd and capable, he cannot cope with the reorganization of a [-]-level army.

And Xu Qi, Xuan Min, and Cheng Jing served as Shangshu, Zuo Shilang, and Right Shilang respectively of the Nanjing Ministry of War, which was also the beginning of Zhu Qiyu's beginning to control the Nanjing Ministry of War.

After the decree was delivered, everyone spoke upright.

After everyone was courteous, Yuan Cheng asked Gao Ping, "Will Mr. Gao return to Beijing to return to his command, or stay in Nanjing for business?"

Gao Ping said with a smile: "Wan Sheng was ordered by the Holy Majesty to go to guard Guangdong and Guangxi, and at the same time serve as the supervisor of the army, supervising the soldiers and horses of Guangdong and Guangxi for the Holy Majesty.

You also know that Guangxi and Guangdong are not peaceful in the first place, and now they have to be used as the front line to attack Annan. This is not a good job. "

Yuan Cheng quickly praised: "Ah, it's really gratifying and congratulatory. Once Annan is pacified, it will be a world-class achievement. Duke Gao's future is limitless. At that time, we will have to rely on Duke Gao's support."

"Where is that, Duke Yuan made fun of it. His Majesty often mentioned Duke Yuan, thinking that Duke Yuan was the one who defended Nanjing and reorganized the army.

Late students are late at the end of their studies, and they only want to complete the errands assigned by the Holy Majesty in a safe and sound manner. "

Yuan Cheng was overjoyed when he heard the words. Gao Ping's words meant that he was in the emperor's heart.Regardless of whether the emperor really said so, or just mentioned it casually, Gao Ping praised it all over the place, anyway, it was enough for the other people present to believe it.

Sure enough, Xu Qi's face immediately changed.Tang Jie, Hu Xuan, Cheng Jing, and Yuan Cheng, the four are in the emperor's heart, so why should I resist?

Maybe after a while, Wei Guogong will come back, so it will be even more boring.

This is the power of imperial power. With just one imperial decree, the power structure in Nanjing has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Xu Qi, who had a clear understanding of the situation, had no choice but to follow the reform steadily for the time being.

The important ministers who were deeply loved by Emperor Long En of Xuande and Orthodox dynasties could only watch helplessly as the direct line army passed down from Xuanmiao to Emperor Gongrang was just washed away.

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In the evening, all the officials came out of Daming Gate in groups after a hard day's work.

Not only the common people like to watch the excitement, but also the officials.

The Ling Chi against Jin Ying and Xing'an has already reached the third day, and the lives of the two eunuchs are already drawing to a close.

As for Yang Xun, he had knelt outside the Daming Gate for three days and two nights.

Hundreds of officials gathered around and watched the excitement for less than half an hour. Jin Ying and Xing'an finally ushered in the final knife, and they were relieved amidst the booing of the crowd.

(End of this chapter)