I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 19 I promise you three things

When Chen Liangbi said this, Zhu Youxiao also understood the purpose of Chen Liangbi's visit.

This cannon was forged with great effort by him, so he naturally did not want Xu Guangqi's Ordnance Bureau to pick the cake.

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but smile.

"So you were waiting for me here."

When Chen Liangbi heard this, he couldn't help but smile and said with a smile:
"Your Majesty, after all, this cannon was made with great effort by me, so it's only right to leave some for me."

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao also thought that it is okay to leave one or two subjects, but it cannot be left in vain.

"You are the governor of the capital camp, and you know the situation in the capital camp best. From Lord Jiajing to now, how many times have we rectified the situation, and which one has been successful?

It is getting more and more unbearable now. If Mongolia withholds customs, I am afraid that another Gengxu Revolution will happen again.

Rather than doing this, it would be better to hand over all the cannons to Xu Guangqi and let him imitate and cast them. "

This is indeed the case in history. After Chongzhen ascended the throne, Huang Taiji led his army to invade the Gyeonggi area from Mongolia, and the Jisi Revolution broke out.

At this time, the Beijing camp was in dilapidated condition, and they did not dare to go out to fight. They could only defend the city reluctantly. Their combat capabilities were extremely poor, and their cannons could be deflected. They missed the Jurchens and instead hit the soldiers of Mangui, the governor of Xuanda.

This kind of combat capability really makes Zhu Youxiao doubt whether its existence is necessary.

"Your Majesty, the situation in the Beijing camp is indeed complicated, but it is not too late to start rectifying it now. It depends on how determined you are, Your Majesty."

Chen Liangbi saw Zhu Youxiao's worry, thought for a moment and said.

Now that he has passed his destiny, he originally wanted to make a difference.However, Wanli had been idle for a long time, and Guangzong died suddenly.

Fortunately, Zhu Youxiao tried hard to innovate after he took the throne, which gave him a glimmer of hope. However, as the governor of Jingying, he knew clearly that if he was determined to rectify Beijing, there would be too many obstacles. Without Zhu Youxiao's support, nothing would happen. no.

"Am I very determined? I am very determined!

Not to mention that the Beijing camp is responsible for protecting the safety of the capital.

Let’s just say that the Beijing camp consumes 72 stones of food and grass every year, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in salary. It costs a lot of money, and it all goes into the pockets of such a worm. I can’t wait to kill all these worms in the country.

If you really want to rectify the capital, then I will do my best to help you. "

After hearing this, Chen Liangbi stood up excitedly and said:
"Since your Majesty said so, I must be thinking of your Majesty with all my heart. Just to rectify the capital camp, your Majesty must promise me three things to do it well."

Zhu Youxiao asked curiously, got off the bed and walked back and forth in the Nuan Pavilion:
"What three things? Tell me."

"The first thing is the matter of the capital camp, which involves many nobles. If I rectify the capital camp, it will definitely offend their interests. They will impeach me. When the public is angry, I am afraid that your majesty will be impeached by these impeachments. Confused."

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao also felt that it made sense.

"Don't doubt the people you employ, don't doubt the people you employ. You can rest assured on this. Since I asked you to do it, I will naturally stand firmly on your side and will not be suspected by outsiders."

After Chen Liangbi heard this, he couldn't help but feel reassured. In previous reforms, the most fearful thing was that leaders would not be firm-willed and retreat midway. At that time, the reformers would easily be treated as scapegoats.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." He thanked him.

"Your Majesty, there are not only many dignitaries involved in the Beijing camp, but most of them occupy the troops and eat empty pay; but the horses are even more hidden, resulting in not one out of ten horses in the Beijing camp. Although there are no horses in the camp, the branch The money and food used are quite a lot.

During an inspection last year, I found that people had hired "fake horses" to replace the original quota of military horses. There were even horses that died, but they were still receiving food as usual. After being investigated by the minister, I found that many of the horses had been appropriated by the inner court. .

If a distinguished person commits an offense, I can still deal with it, but if the inner court does something, I don’t know what to do.This is the second thing I ask for, which is to ask your Majesty to send a capable minister to assist you in thoroughly investigating this matter. "

It's really audacious to spend all your free money on the horses.

Zhu Youxiao also understood Chen Liangbi's difficulties. Eunuchs were the emperor's domestic slaves, so they could easily be implicated in the emperor. Therefore, when faced with eunuch matters, many people would be helpless, especially Chen Liangbi, an honorable person like Chen Liangbi.To punish these people, we must find someone more ruthless and loyal.

"I understand your concerns. These eunuchs rely on their status in the palace and are lawless outside the palace. I asked the newly appointed Dongchang Admiral Wei Zhongxian to assist you.

This person has been with me for many years and has been loyal to me. Now he is also thoroughly investigating the corruption in the palace. It is just right for him to take charge of the corruption of the palace eunuchs in the Beijing camp. "

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty's trust in eunuchs can be seen from the eunuch rights.

The eunuchs were their domestic slaves, and they had to look at the emperor's face to deal with them.

After Chen Liangbi heard Zhu Youxiao's promise, he finally understood Zhu Youxiao's determination to rectify the Beijing camp.

"Don't worry, no matter who it is, I won't tolerate it. Just do it boldly. What's the third thing you said?" Zhu Youxiao asked.

"Your Majesty, the third thing is that I hope you will not act too hastily.

Since I took office as governor last year, I feel that in order to reform the system, we must verify the number of troops, fix the inspection period, teach cavalry, count the number of troops, strictly occupy the service, clear the rewards, train the capture camp, and support the squadron.

If the capital camp wants to be restructured, it must go from easy to difficult, and it will take several years. Therefore, your majesty must give you enough time and do not rush for success. "

Zhu Youxiao also understood that this reform would not be achieved overnight.

But he was really anxious in his heart. Daming couldn't wait any longer.

"I also understand what Aiqing said. Some things cannot be rushed, especially military matters. But there is no one in the capital camp who can fight?

Didn't Aiqing say before that he would take out a battalion to reorganize and learn the chariot technique that Qi Jiguang once practiced in Jizhen?

In my opinion, it is better to reorganize and start a new camp at the same time. Select the generals from the Beijing camp who are good at fighting, raise a new battalion, and train it rigorously.As a model, once the military strength is formed, the Beijing camp can follow it and form an army. "

Chen Liangbi thought about it and realized that it was feasible to reform and build at the same time.

"Your Majesty, this method is feasible, but the generals can be selected from the Beijing Camp, but the soldiers cannot be transferred from the Beijing Camp. They must be recruited again."

Zhu Youxiao thought this was easy because Xu Guangqi was training troops in Tongzhou.

"We must re-recruit, and we must choose good men who can endure hardships and stand hard work. Xu Guangqi is not only training troops in Tongzhou, but he is also recruiting troops now. Let him directly select the soldiers he has recruited for you and form a battalion first."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. With Your Majesty's permission, I feel relieved."

"Don't worry and do it. If you don't let me down, I will never let you down.

Now is the time for the imperial court to employ people. If you really do a good job and have merit, I will not be stingy with rewards, and your title can also be moved up. "Zhu Youxiao encouraged.

Beijing camp was his target, but he didn't know who to hand it over to.It's just that I hadn't heard of Chen Liangbi's deeds before traveling through time, so I couldn't help but be a little worried. But now that Chen Liangbi can take the initiative to take on this responsibility, he is happy to give him a chance.

When Chen Liangbi saw that Zhu Youxiao had agreed, the big stone in his heart fell.

But he also knew that this was just the beginning. It was extremely difficult for him to do this and offend the interests of so many people, but the emperor's promise gave him some hope.

But there's one little thing.

"I still have a small matter, that is, can I leave a few of the Hongyi cannons for you?"

After Zhu Youxiao heard this, he couldn't help but smile and said: "Liu, I've organized your new camp, and I'll ask you to open a few more doors for you."

　Ask for recommendations, favorites

　　


(End of this chapter)