Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 38 Zhang Weixian plays a duel

Without any warning, a large number of factory guards left the capital, with unknown whereabouts and unknown actions. For a time, people in the capital were divided and there was an undercurrent in the court.

The new monarch who lives in Qianqing Palace, Gan Gang arbitrarily clarifies many matters, which makes all parties and factions in the court guess again and again, but no one can figure out what the new monarch thinks.

"I understand what Yuan Qing is worried about."

Zhu Youxiao sat on the throne and looked at Yuan Keli who was sitting on the brocade stool, "The Battle of Saarhu involves many matters. The arrest of Yang Hao and Li Rubai will make it difficult for the court to retry the case.

Jun Jun, Liu Wei, and Ma Lin all died in the battle, and the other participants either died in the battle or guarded the border. How to investigate and interrogate them is the most difficult problem at the moment.

What's more, since I settled the Sarhu battle case, there have been many people defending Yang Hao and Li Rubai, so Yuan Qing must have been under a lot of pressure, right? "

Yuan Keli said silently.

At that great court meeting, the emperor appointed him to preside over the Sarhu war case. Although he was promoted to Zuo Shaoqing of Dali Temple, Yuan Keli did not feel the slightest joy in his heart.

After all, this case is unusual.

Yang Hao is also good.

Li Rubai, too.

The slightest mishandling will inevitably cause trouble. However, how can the Ming Dynasty withstand new troubles?

"However, Yuan Qing...it is precisely because this case is unusual that I entrust it to you for trial."

Seeing Yuan Keli's thoughts, Zhu Youxiao continued: "I have only one principle, and that is to find out the truth, make an iron case, and give justice to Daming Erlang who died in battle!!"

"The minister obeys the order."

Yuan Keli immediately got up and bowed.

The impact of the disastrous defeat in the Battle of Saarhu was extremely bad. This battle also became a turning point, which caused the situation in Liao to reverse.

Zhu Youxiao's decision to investigate the case is to express an attitude, to let the court know, to let the world know, but whoever brings great losses to Daming, no matter who they are, will definitely be held accountable, instead of pretending to be like mud. Nothing happened.

If he wants to gradually gather and reshape the scattered military power from the hands of the civil servants, Zhu Youxiao must make it clear to the civil servants that it is okay to intervene in the military if you want. Winning will be rewarded, and defeating will be punished. Only in this way can we realize the strategic concept of combining civil and military forces.

"Your Majesty, the British Lord wishes to see you."

Liu Ruoyu walked into the East Nuan Pavilion with his head bowed, and raised his hands in a salute.

"Yuan Qing, you go down and do your work first."

Hearing this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Yuan Keli and said, "With me here, if anyone tries to influence Yuan Qing's trial, I will take care of it, so Yuan Qing doesn't have to worry about it."

"The minister leads the order."

Yuan Keli bowed immediately.

Looking at Yuan Keli leaving, Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes slightly. If Yuan Keli could successfully hear the Saarhu War case, then he would be able to gain a firm foothold in the government, and he would be able to be further reused.

Not urgent.

Take your time.

Zhu Youxiao would never fail to use a great talent like Yuan Keli.

But everything has to have a process.

"Minister... Zhang Weixian, I pay my respects to Your Majesty."

"Without courtesy, I will give the British Lord a seat and serve tea."

Looking at Zhang Weixian in front of him, Zhu Youxiao showed a faint smile.

Zhang Weixian has not been in the palace for a long time since the imperial edict was issued, which ordered him to supervise the military affairs of the capital. Zhang Weixian did not even attend the court meeting, citing illness as an excuse.

Zhu Youxiao didn't say much about this.

Zhu Youxiao is waiting.

Waiting for Zhang Weixian to come see him.

"Your Majesty, ever since I was appointed as the admiral to supervise the military affairs of the Beijing camp, I am afraid that I will fail Your Majesty's expectations."

Instead of sitting down, Zhang Weixian took out a memorandum, bowed to Zhu Youxiao and said: "So some time ago, I didn't come out with excuses, and secretly inspected the camps stationed in various places in Gyeonggi. Regardless of whether it is Beijing or Wei, there are serious problems, and the ministers have sorted out and written them one by one, please read them, Your Majesty."

It seems that Zhang Weixian has made a choice.

Looking at Liu Ruoyu who bowed his head and walked towards Zhang Weixian, the corners of Zhu Youxiao's mouth slightly raised, and Zhu Youxiao was satisfied with Zhang Weixian's statement.

Whether it can be done is another matter.

Attitude is important!
If there is no attitude, no matter how strong the ability is, Zhu Youxiao will not reuse him.

Zhu Youxiao was clear about the current situation of the Beijing Camp and Guards guarding the capital. Even without reading the memorial submitted by Zhang Weixian, Zhu Youxiao also knew that most of these troops could not be reused.

Otherwise, during Emperor Wanli's lifetime, he would not have mobilized elites from all towns and regions instead of dispatching the Jingying Jingwei to participate in the war. After all, in terms of distance, the Jingying Jingwei guarding the capital would be closer.

"Eating empty wages, drinking soldiers' blood, occupying farmland, stealing and selling arms and firearms."

After reading the memorial presented by Zhang Weixian, Zhu Youxiao said without changing his expression: "Ai Qing, do you think such a capital camp can become a pillar of my trust?"

"cannot!"

Zhang Weixian said resolutely: "Nowadays the country is in a difficult situation. If the capital camp continues to rot, it will inevitably drag down the stability of the country. However, rectifying the capital camp is no small matter. A little carelessness may lead to a mutiny, which in turn threatens the stability of the capital. If you want to do it well, you need to figure it out slowly.”

As a member of the nobles of the Ming Dynasty, Zhang Weixian couldn't be more aware of the tricks in the Beijing camp, and he even had some such behaviors before.

If in the past, Zhang Weixian didn't want to wade into this muddy water, so what if he was a British public?If you come into contact with the vested interests of some people, you will also be involved in them.

However, since the new monarch's implicit political promises, and the various things the new monarch has done during this period, Zhang Weixian's attitude has gradually changed.

Can the Zhang family get the honor of the Xu family?
This sentence lingered in Zhang Weixian's mind for a long time. When the Zhang family line was strong, there was not only one duke, but also other titles, but they were not hereditary.

Now that there is an opportunity, it would be strange if Zhang Weixian is not tempted!
"Ai Qing is right."

Zhu Youxiao closed the memorial and looked at Zhang Weixian with approval, "There is really no rush to rectify the capital camp. Just wait a few more days. I will help Aiqing break the situation. I still need to think carefully about how to rectify the capital camp in the future." , I have one principle, the Beijing camp must change, even if part of the organization is abolished, the atmosphere must be reversed for me. The national treasury allocates money to support the Beijing camp, which is to cultivate elite teachers for the country, not to go into the pockets of some people."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Zhang Weixian immediately bowed.

In fact, Zhu Youxiao also knew in his heart that Zhang Weixian submitted this memorial with political temptations, one was to see if he dared to do it, and the other was to see if he would keep his promise.

Compared with the stability of the Ming Dynasty and a hereditary and irreplaceable title, Zhu Youxiao really didn't take it seriously. If Zhu Youxiao couldn't even fulfill this promise, then who would be willing to act according to the order in the future?
Which one is lighter?

Which is more important.

Zhu Youxiao can figure it out clearly.

The Ming Dynasty could not be saved, so what's the use of clinging to the title without granting it?Zhu Youxiao could imagine that subsequent matters involving the rectification of the Beijing camp would inevitably cause trouble.

(End of this chapter)