I, the Ming Dynasty, can still save me

Chapter 39: Recruiting and training elite soldiers

Zhu Youxiao understood that the most important thing for Wei Zhongxian now was to express his support and importance.

"You have done a great job, and you are worthy of serving the people around me who have grown up with me. In this palace, you are the only one who can do so wholeheartedly for me."

"I entered the palace with a mutilated body, and was ostracized in the palace in my early years. I was lucky enough to serve Xiaohe and the Queen Mother (Zhu Youxiao's biological mother). The Queen Mother was tolerant and kind, and treated her slaves well.

He also asked his servants to serve His Majesty personally. Just as His Majesty said, the slaves watched His Majesty grow up, so they did not dare to take credit. They only wanted to serve His Majesty with all their heart, even if they died. "

After hearing this, Wei Zhongxian immediately fell to his knees and sobbed loudly.

Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but feel a little moved when he heard this. Judging from the facts, Wei Zhongxian was able to do things for himself at the expense of offending so many people, and he did so very efficiently.No matter how he is in history, at least he is a useful person to himself now and he must be protected.

"Yes, when I was a child, you were indeed ordered by my mother to serve me. I can't help but sigh with emotion every time I think about it.

At that time, my mother was not favored, and the people in the palace were just looking after the dishes. They treated me badly and took care of my meals. They often secretly brought me my favorite pastries and fruits. Sometimes I was so hungry that you would steal them while I was eating them. of pastries to satisfy your hunger.

I still remember that I liked to do some carpentry work when I was young. I was young and naughty, and you were afraid that the sharp tools would hurt people, so you took the trouble to make a set of small tools for me.Although I no longer play with it, those old things are still kept in Qianqing Palace.I always think of you every time I see it. "

Wei Zhongxian had already burst into tears at this time.

For eunuchs like him who had taken care of the emperor from childhood to adulthood, his loyalty to the emperor was no longer just loyalty, but also mixed with a little family affection.If the emperor doesn't remember it, that's okay.If the emperor remembered it, he would definitely be grateful and he would definitely be loyal.

Zhu Youxiao leaned over and helped him up. The only way to control him was to give him kindness and power at the same time.

"I know these two things are very difficult. Don't be afraid. You took care of me in the past, and I will definitely protect you this time. I will be your backing."

The emperor's personal words made Wei Zhongxian full of mixed emotions and heart-warming.

"Long live your Majesty's treatment of this slave, I will definitely die in repayment to Your Majesty!"

After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao turned around and waved to Wang Boyu who was following behind.

Wang Boyu hurriedly walked over with his waist bent.He also had an overview of what Zhu Youxiao and Wei Zhongxian said just now.

The more I heard, the more frightened I became. If I continued to investigate, I was afraid that a prison would be set up in the palace.

He felt lucky that after today's incident, his relationship with Wei Zhongxian became more stable, and he might be able to escape.

"Prepare the horses during this time. I can come over and ride at any time. Please listen clearly."

Wang Boyu couldn't help but glance at Wei Zhongxian, and seeing that he lowered his head without any expression, he said with a smile on his face:
"These royal horses are lucky enough to fall into your eyes, so I have to take good care of them. Now they are much more valuable than the slaves."

"Eunuch Wang, you're just thinking about it. In my opinion, no matter how valuable this royal horse is, it's not as valuable as the people in the Royal Horse Prison."

Wei Zhongxian put away his emotions and suddenly interrupted, interrupting Wang Boyu's statement.

"Oh, what do you mean by what Eunuch Wei said?"

Wang Boyu took advantage of the situation and asked.

Wei Zhongxian did not reply to him and walked to Zhu Youxiao.

"Your Majesty, you also know what I just said. Please forgive me for talking too much. The situation in the palace city and even the imperial city is chaotic now.
As early as the 43rd year of Wanli, there was a "castle attack case", and ordinary people were able to enter the palace to assassinate.Nowadays, a thorough investigation into the corruption in the palace and the illegal occupation of the capital camp involve many eunuchs.

If these people vent their anger on the slaves, then that's it. I'm afraid that some slaves will be blinded by lard, resentful, and take risks in desperation. "

When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he understood what Wei Zhongxian meant.His worries are indeed necessary. Don't think that being an emperor means he will be safe. Sejong was almost killed by a palace maid. Zhang Cha, a commoner in the "Strike Case", almost killed Guangzong, who was the prince at the time.Especially for the thorough investigation of the capital camp, not only the eunuchs, but also the nobles will be investigated. There is fear of huge backlash, so we must worry.

When Wang Boyu heard this, he understood what Wei Zhongxian had just said about Jin Gui, the horse supervisor.

Knowing that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain the emperor's trust, my heart skipped a beat!
"That's right, long live my Lord, this matter must be investigated. There is a saying among the people, 'Destroying a person's wealth is like killing his parents.' I am afraid that some people have ulterior motives.

In the past, Emperor Xiaowu of the Han Dynasty once rectified the military in the name of rectifying hunting. During the reign of Emperor Wu Zong, he also trained troops in the Leopard Room.

Why don't you let your slaves select the best from the Four Guards Warriors and other battalions in the past few days for you to review and train at any time.Firstly, you can relax on horseback, and secondly, you can watch them rehearse elite troops in this pasture. The officials of the previous dynasty will definitely not have much objection to this. "

When Wei Zhongxian first proposed this matter, Zhu Youxiao was actually interested in it, although he couldn't do it himself.But it was okay to train and play in the grass field occasionally, but I thought it was too early at the time, and I was afraid of objections from the civil servants, so I wanted to wait and make a decision.

But after Wei Zhongxian's analysis, he became even more moved.

After thinking for a moment, I made up my mind, just let the civil servants scold me, and then talk about it carefully and promise not to delay political affairs.

But he also has his own plans for who to use.

"That's not impossible, but I also know the situation of the Four Guards Warriors and other battalions. The most important thing about soldiers is not having too many. Don't have too many. Just choose 40 to [-] people who are smart, capable, and literate. Later, we can slowly increase the number. .”

Wang Boyu was overjoyed when he heard this and quickly agreed.

When Wei Zhongxian heard this and was about to say something, he saw a commotion outside the Caolan Field.Not long after, a young eunuch trotted in and knelt in front of Zhu Youxiao.

"Long live your Majesty, the Supervisor of Ceremonies outside sent someone to report that it is already past noon as instructed by Mr. Wang An, and Mr. Sun, the Japanese Lecturer, has been waiting for His Majesty in the Wenhua Hall for a long time. Please don't forget the time."

Only now did Zhu Youxiao notice that more than an hour had passed since he was riding and asking questions.

"I won't tell you anymore. It's just a few days since the lecture started, so I can't delay it for no reason. Remember to do the things you just asked you to do well. I will come again."

Then he specifically asked Wei Zhongxian.

"You don't have to worry about others blocking you from now on. You can come to see me at any time. Tan Mo and Jing Ying can handle things well. I can see it!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty for your kindness."

Zhu Youxiao also hurriedly walked out of the fence. When he left the fence, he saw that the eunuch Zou Yi, the eunuch Bingbi, was waiting for him.

Behind him were He Ning and Zhang Chang, but they had bruises on their faces. They must have been taught a lesson by Zou Yi just now.

The Chief Ceremony Supervisor is headed by the "Zhangyin Eunuch" and has several "Bingbi Eunuchs" under him.

After Zhu Youxiao came to the throne, there was always a vacancy in the position of "Prince Eunuch", so he wanted Wang An to take the position, but Wang An kept refusing, so he asked him to temporarily take over and serve him.

Zou Yi was also a Bingbi eunuch. Guangzong succeeded to the throne and asked him to serve as the admiral eunuch of Dongchang. But not long after, Zhu Youxiao handed over the errand of Dongchang to Wei Zhongxian.

Now that Wang An sent him here, he probably knew that Wei Zhongxian was also here.

"Long live my lord, what are the intentions of He Ning and the others? How could they allow you to leave the palace privately? If anything goes wrong, what kind of crime will you be guilty of?"

Zou Yi served as the Supervisor of Ceremonies during the Shenzong Dynasty. Now he is in his 70s. He is old and experienced, so he dared to make suggestions to Zhu Youxiao.

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