Optimus One Pillar of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 224 Chapter 220 Two Unformed Monarchs
After discussing the affairs in the northwest, Emperor Jiajing imagined that he would open up new territories and be listed alongside Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty in the history books. He would become an emperor through the ages and be respected by future generations of China. He was so happy that even his front teeth were exposed. .

Emperor Jiajing was deceived by Wang Daoqiu into having great ambitions, and then happily talked about Annan's affairs. He smiled and said to Wang Daoqiu: "To be honest, I shouldn't beat you up today. I want to say that with In terms of meritorious service to the state, you are undoubtedly the number one in this dynasty. Not only are you good at making money, so that I and the court no longer have to worry about money, but your clever ideas that dig into human nature are also a good way to solve problems."

"For example, in Annan now, you are recruiting local tycoons to sell land in Shandong and Shaanxi. Zhang Jing and Xu Jie saw it in Annan and thought it was wonderful! So they also followed suit. First, it was in the safe zones controlled by us in Annan. Those who work in the isolation area will have their own land, and the land will be distributed to Annan farmers free of charge. Later, when the Annan people in other places saw that there was land to be divided under the rule of our Ming army, they all ran to the safety zone of our Ming army. And quarantine is coming.”

"Everyone has fled, so who will those Annan military leaders look for to collect taxes, serve as corvees, and serve as soldiers for them? So the people in Annan ran away, and the Annan military leaders suppressed them. And those Annan military leaders killed people as soon as they did. , Zhang Jing and the others led troops to maintain peace, and killed the military leaders to divide the land. In this way, the hearts of the people of Annan all came to the side of the Ming Dynasty, and the military leaders were all as panicked as lost dogs. "

"Now most of Annan is controlled by our Ming army and the Annan local security team we formed. The Mo family's father and son, who originally controlled northern Annan, have given up power and hid in the mountains, and cannot be found. And the original control of Annan The little king of Annan in the south and his royalists have also submitted a letter to the Ming Dynasty, asking the Ming Dynasty to allow Annan to return to the motherland. Hahahahaha, return to the motherland, and the letter from An'an monarch and his ministers, I am most satisfied with these four words. Brat , Annan is settled!"

"I am planning to reset the province of Jiaozhi in the spring of next year. From now on, there will be only Jiaozhi in the world and no Annan. What was originally planned to be completed in three years, Zhang Jing and Xu Jie used your kid's tricks to complete it in less than two years. , you have done a great job. There are also those in the southwest who have returned to their native land. The situation is also very good now. The chieftains in most places have become decorations, and the real power is in the hands of my court officials. The remaining ones in the deep mountains and old forests , I believe they won’t be able to hold on for a few more days. Brat, from now on my Ming Dynasty will no longer have to worry about Southwest. Hahahaha!”

Emperor Jiajing was even more happy when he thought that he had opened a province for the Ming Dynasty and solved the problem of natives in the southwest. His achievements were not inferior to those of Taizu and Chengzu.He also looks forward to the future in which he can rebuild Nuergandusi, Anxi Protectorate, and Beiting Protectorate in the future. In the history books of later generations, he will be followed by the two "great emperors" after Jiajing. word.

The ideal of opening up new territories and becoming a promising emperor who cultivates flowers has always been deeply buried in the proud blood of Emperor Jiajing.It was just the cruel reality that made him waste more than 20 years, but since Wang Daoqiu came into his world, his ideal of being an emperor became less of a fantasy. At least he has now successfully opened up Jiaozhi.

With a successful example, Emperor Jiajing is looking forward to it more and more, and he is more and more pleased with Wang Daoqiu.Lu Fang, Tao Zhongwen, Lu Bing, and Wang Daoqiu were very discerning and flattered Emperor Jiajing, saying that Emperor Jiajing would definitely surpass Tang Zong and Hanwu in the future and become the most promising empress of China. Emperor Jiajing was even more so. Feeling so happy, I don’t know how many bowls of dry rice I have eaten.

After a disgusting flattery session, Emperor Jiajing happily stayed with Wang Daoqiu and Lu Bing to have dinner with him in the Longevity Palace.

When the wine was full, Emperor Jiajing patted Wang Daoqiu on the shoulder and said drunkenly: "You brat, you have the greatest credit, and I know it well. In this way, when you first reported to me the affairs in Zhejiang, didn't you say that you planned to do it next year? It's spring, do you want to go to Nanyang? I'm sure. In addition, when you go to Nanyang, you can stop by Jiaozhi and declare the establishment of Jiaozhi as a province on behalf of the court. Then, the little king of Annan will be granted the title of Duke, and the important ministers of Annam will be granted the title of marquis and earl. , let them all leave Annan and move to Nanjing."

"In addition, Zhang Jing also made him a marquis and asked him to come back and join the cabinet to participate in the military. Yan Shoufu is old and will be 69 after the New Year. Yu Maojian, the Minister of Civil Affairs, will be 75 after the New Year. His old eyesight is dim He couldn't stand for a whole court meeting, so you can give him a seat. After a while, he fell asleep again, which is really unbecoming. It can't be done, it can't be done, there are too many veterans in the court, it's time to find some young ones. Zhang Jing He is 56 this year. He is at an age when his body and bones are still good and his brain is at its best. Let him come back to help Yan Shoufu! By the way, after Zhang Jingtiao returns to the cabinet, who do you think is the best person to send to preside over Cochin? "

Emperor Jiajing mentioned that a big hidden danger in the core decision-making circle of the Ming Dynasty is aging.Wang Daoqiu is an anomaly in the cabinet. He is young and shameless, but precisely because Wang Daoqiu is young and has good health, his role in the cabinet is: The famous warrior is like a brick, and it needs to be moved wherever it needs to go.The work content is mainly out in the field and does not often stay in the capital.

And now the other three cabinet ministers in the cabinet, the first assistant Yan Song is now 68, the other two cabinet ministers are 64 and 61. At the age of more than 60 years old, the medical level and nutritional level of future generations, for a senior cadre, It is just the age to do work and cannot be considered old.

But considering the nutritional level and medical level of this sixteenth century, the average life expectancy of a person was 40 years.At the age of 60 and above, the body has deteriorated too much and is too susceptible to illness, making it unsuitable for heavy physical and mental work.

Therefore, with the current metabolism of the Ming court's decision-makers, it is necessary to select some middle-aged elites in their 50s and [-]s as soon as possible to enter the core decision-making circle of the central government and be ready to succeed the old comrades at any time.

Therefore, Emperor Jiajing now decided to transfer Zhang Jing to the cabinet, and it seemed that he was also choosing a successor for Lao Yansong.After all, Zhang Jing is 12 years younger than Yan Song, which is very suitable in terms of the age echelon of leadership.He understood that bringing Zhang Jing back to join the cabinet was Emperor Jiajing's long-term arrangement for the continuation of the imperial policy. Moreover, he had a good relationship with Zhang Jing, so his joining the cabinet would have little impact on him.Therefore, Wang Daoqiu did not object to the transfer of Zhang Jing to the cabinet.

But now Wang Daoqiu wants to know how Zhang Jing and his gang of officials have been punishing him since he joined the cabinet, and how every time he implements a policy, a group of people will make trouble.He will definitely say that Zhang Jing is worthless in front of Emperor Jiajing now, so that Emperor Jiajing will give up this idea.

However, Wang Daoqiu is a time traveler. He knows what happened in the original historical time and space, but he does not know the history that has been changed because of him.Therefore, Wang Daoqiu suffered a tragedy from now on. He regretted countless times that he did not prevent Zhang Jing from entering the cabinet today.

Not to mention Zhang Jing, regarding Emperor Jiajing's question about the future boss of Jiaozhi, Wang Daoqiu thought for a while and suggested: "Your Majesty, Jiaozhi is a new member of our Ming Dynasty. We must be cautious about the personnel arrangements there and use understanding." People from Jiaozhi should take charge of the work there so that Jiaozhi can have a smooth transition. Therefore, I recommend Xu Jie, the former minister of the Ministry of Personnel, who has been helping Zhang Jing to conquer Jiaozhi, to be the first governor of Jiaozhi in the Ming Dynasty."

"Xu Jie, this person's character and ability are not inferior to Zhang Jing. He is a talent. He also participated in the whole process of subduing Jiaozhi, and he knows the situation there very well. He is indeed a good candidate. It's just that he was a good candidate last year because of bad smell. You, boy, have just been relegated from a high-ranking official minister to Zhang Jing as an aide. If you recommend him now, you brat, don’t you be afraid that he will fight against you again after he climbs up in the future.”

"What are you afraid of? He, Xu Jie, is a talented person. Could it be that I, Wang Daoqiu, am just a fool? If you dare to go against me, you can't kill him!"

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As he spoke, Wang Daoqiu looked like a playboy like his second generation ancestor who bullied others. This made Emperor Jiajing, Lu Bing, Lu Fang, Tao Zhongwen and others amused.

Emperor Jiajing also felt that Wang Daoqiu's true temperament was very capable.So Emperor Jiajing smelt of alcohol again, patted Wang Daoqiu on the shoulder, and said in a big brother's tone: "Don't worry, brat, that Xu Jie dare not know what is good or bad, and will avenge his kindness. I will ask Lu Bing's Jinyiwei to send him away." I can't kill him even if I take a day trip to prison."

"Yes, yes, yes, Liangzhen, don't worry. If Xu Jie dares to fight with you in the future, my brother will never let him know what it's like to be punished by my Jin Yiwei."

(End of this chapter)