I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 32 Secret folding and departure

In fact, Zhu Youxiao also had other ideas.

Yesterday, Sun Chengzong gave him advice on shipping and farming, which really moved him.

So after he went back last night, he found the title book and looked at it. It suddenly occurred to him that in history, due to the failure of the Battle of Liaoshen, the imperial court set up a governor of Denglai next year to accept refugees from Liaodong and help southern Liaoning. Finally, Mao Wenlong The established Dongjiang Town was also under his control, and he kept harassing the Jianlu rear, making Nurhaci and others extremely annoyed.

Zhu Youxiao became interested in this and thought that he could now use the land and sea transportation in southern Liaoning to appoint the governor of Leiden to make two preparations.

If the Battle of Liaoshen fails next year, we will follow history and use Leiden to help Liaodong, ensure that Liaonan is not lost, and rebuild Dongjiang Town.

After the Battle of Liaoshen was victorious, we could use this as a fulcrum to transport refugees, grain and grass to southern Liaoning for farming. We could also continue to use Dongjiang Town as a fulcrum to invade the rear of the captives via North Korea.

From this point of view, there is no harm in setting up the governor of Leiden.

That's why he insisted on letting Yang Lian go there in person so that he could better understand the real situation.

The emperor made this decision, and Yang Lian couldn't say anything.

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao signaled to Wang An, who then went out and got a locked black box and a key.

"I have one last request. This is something I give to Xiong Tingbi. You can hand it to him personally and let him sign it."

This is the secret system of later generations learned by Zhu Youxue.

During the Yongzheng period, before a feudal official took office, the emperor would call him to personally instruct him and give him a secret box. There was a lock on the secret box, and the key was only owned by the emperor and the minister holding the box.

From time to time, the minister would write down some important information in a folder. Instead of going through normal channels, he would use this box and send it directly to the emperor to read it in person. If the emperor had any instructions, he would mark them with a red pen on the fold, and then seal them and send them out. It was returned to the original composer, and all the contents were unknown to the outside world except the emperor and his ministers.

Zhu Youxiao also didn't want his channels for receiving information to be too closed.

In the future, if a minister accepts an important task, he will also give him the power of secret management. It is not that he does not trust the cabinet, but multiple channels are also good.

Yang Lian saw this thing, but didn't know what it was. He thought about why the emperor's secret letter to Xiong Tingbi was kept in a box, but he took it without doubting that he was there.

"Just remember my instructions.

Yang Lian, the late emperor once told me that you are 'truly loyal to the emperor'. I have seen that, and it is indeed true. When you moved to the palace and ascended the throne, I kept in mind what you did. After that, you repeatedly acted in the court. I am also pleased if you have any suggestions.

Choose those who are good and follow them. If you are Wei Zheng, I also want to be Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty. I want to imitate Xuan Zong, but I am short of Sanyang. I can see that you are dedicated to your work. "

For people like Yang Lian, according to the hierarchy of needs theory, he has surpassed low-level needs and now needs high-level needs such as respect and self-realization.

And this is exactly what the emperor Zhu Youxiao can provide. He also has a good impression of Yang Lian, so why not do it.

"I thank your Majesty for your trust. I will go to pieces to thank you for your kindness." Yang Lian was very excited after hearing this. He immediately put down the secret box, knelt down and cried and thanked you.

"Okay, okay, get up. I won't reward you with anything this time. When you come back, I will move your position up.

That's it. You go down and prepare well. I'll wait for your report. "

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and motioned to Wang An to help him up.

Yang Lian was naturally grateful and left the palace.

Zhu Youxiao continued to read the question book. After finishing his meal at noon, he took a rest and continued to the Wenhua Hall to listen to the Japanese lecture.

Today's lecturer is Ding Shaoshi, a student of the Hanlin Academy. At Zhu Youxiao's request, he was asked to talk about the "Da Ming Huidian" compiled during the Hongzhi period of Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty. This book explains the establishment and development of various administrative agencies in the Ming Dynasty. Ministries are well documented.

Ding Shaoshi was also very knowledgeable, had done enough homework, and had a lot of knowledge about the history of various departments, which gave Zhu Youxiao a preliminary understanding of the settings and conditions of some departments, and he benefited a lot.

After finishing the lecture, he thanked the teacher and went to the Harem Garden for a walk and rest as usual, and then continued to read the question book.

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Early the next morning, Yang Lian was well prepared and went to the Ministry of Household Affairs to hand over the salary to the officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs. The escort of Liao's salary was originally the responsibility of a dedicated person from the Ministry of Household Affairs. He took the post route and the daily mileage was stipulated. He could not walk more. Can’t walk less. "Deng Deng" "Deng Deng"

At this time, Yang Yishan, the commander of Jinyiwei, came with people on horseback.

Seeing Yang Lian here, Yang Yishan got up and dismounted, bowing to Yang Lian.

"Master Yang, I have admired you for a long time. On this tour of Liaodong, the emperor specially sent us to escort the salary banker and you, sir. If there is any presumption on the way, please forgive me."

Yang Yishan is a mature man. Last night Luo Sigong told him that Yang Lian was from Donglin and was highly valued by the emperor, so he had to do his best to take care of him on the road and not make any mistakes.

Although Yang Lian didn't like these factory guards, he didn't reach out to hit the smiling man, and also dealt with it:

"I don't dare to take it seriously. I will trouble Mr. Yang along the way."

Yang Yishan knew the attitude of civil servants towards them, so naturally he would not argue with Yang Lian.

"They are all doing errands for the emperor, so naturally they do their best."

Yang Lian nodded in agreement, and without further ado, he started the handover procedure with the officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs.

Yang Yishan was waiting nearby. Suddenly, a small flag officer from the Imperial Guard came on horseback from a distance, then dismounted and walked to Yang Yishan's side.

"Have they all set off?"

"Yes, Lord Tongzhi, Zuo Shouyun and his group of 30 people have set out from Chaoyang Gate this morning. They will travel eighty miles a day and will reach Shenyang in more than half a month."

"understood."

The main task of the Jinyiwei is to detect spies and spy on intelligence in Liaodong, and escorting payment is only secondary.

Therefore, Yang Yishan asked Zuo Shouyun and others from the Jinyiwei family to set out first and set up strongholds in Shenyang and Liaoyang, Liaodong, to spy on intelligence and develop informants. When they arrived in Shenyang, they would start work immediately.

Seeing them setting off, Yang Yishan felt relieved.

Not long after, Yang Lian also completed the handover with the officials from the Ministry of Revenue and was ready to set off. Yang Yishan also arranged for people to join the team and disperse with them.

In the Ming Dynasty, only officials of the fourth rank and above could travel in sedans (except for Wu Xun, who had to ride horses). Officials below the fourth rank in Beijing and abroad could only ride horses and were not allowed to ride in sedans.

Yang Lian has been promoted to the rank of Zuo Fu Du Censor, a third-level official, and is naturally qualified to ride in a sedan chair. When traveling, someone will hold the umbrella on the top of the red pagoda to clear the way.

But he also didn't want to accompany him in a sedan chair with his salary.After thinking for a while, he sent someone to find Yang Yishan.

"Mr. Yang, your Majesty specifically asked me yesterday to report the actual situation on the road to Liaoyang in detail. I think it is hard to understand the real situation as I am traveling with my salary. Everywhere I go, there will be huge ostentation and too many people coming and going.

Therefore, I would like to ask Mr. Yang and the salary bank to accompany me. I will lead two or three people on the journey to understand the actual situation in advance. What do you think? "

Yang Lian asked.

When Yang Yishan heard this, he felt that it was inappropriate at first. After all, the emperor asked them to take care of Yang Lian's safety. If something happened to Yang Lian, he couldn't afford it. But after thinking about it carefully, he felt that Yang Lian had the emperor's entrustment. If he persisted, If he wants to do it, he will definitely not be able to stop it, but it will make Yang Lian unhappy.

So he thought for a moment and said:

"Xiangong Yang has the emperor's mandate, and I dare not disobey him. However, I am also ordered to protect your husband. How about this? I will send three elite guards in royal robes to accompany you to protect your safety. Otherwise, I cannot bear the burden of anything happening to you."

Yang Lian thought about it and thought it was okay.

Yang Yishan selected three Jin Yiwei masters and Yang Lian, and asked Yang Lian and others to ride ahead.

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