Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 538: Lan Yu Hee Hee, Lan Yu Doesn’t Hee Hee (Subscribe!!)

Having Xu Da and Tang He as the first and second cabinet generals of the military cabinet is enough to prove the importance of this military cabinet.

And making Lan Yu the third general of the cabinet was undoubtedly to appease the generals of the Huaixi Party!
I believe that the Huaixi Party generals headed by Lan Yu will no longer oppose this military reform, at least for now.

Although from the current situation, the new military system reform does not seem to weaken the military power of the Huaixi Party, it has highly unified the army, which is equivalent to bringing everything about the army into the larger framework of the military cabinet, and the emperor is the actual controller of the military cabinet. In the future, after Zhu Biao's throne is consolidated, it will be much easier to further reform or deal with the Huaixi Party.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded with satisfaction.

But there was one thing that made Zhu Yuanzhang feel uncomfortable, that is, this new military reform was discussed jointly by Zhu Biao and Ouyang Lun. It is said to be discussed jointly, but based on Zhu Yuanzhang's understanding of Zhu Biao and Ouyang Lun, most of the contents of this new military reform were proposed by Ouyang Lun!

This guy is everywhere!

Fortunately, Ouyang Lun was sensible and did not come to compete for the position of the cabinet general, otherwise Zhu Yuanzhang would have been rude to him.

Ministers who hold both military and political power often do not have a good ending.

"The position of military cabinet general is not limited to three people, but at present I think there are only these three people who are qualified for this position. If a general achieves military achievements in the future, he can still be promoted to cabinet general! ”

"In addition, I don't plan to decide on the positions of military chiefs for the five major military regions, East, West, South, North and Center, right now. I will wait until most of the content of the military system reform is implemented and then make the appointments based on the merits, abilities and other aspects of the generals. I hope that the generals will cooperate with this military system reform!"

"I will never forget your contributions to the Ming Dynasty."

After Zhu Biao said this.

The generals in the Taiji Hall were somewhat disappointed, especially those who were qualified to serve as military commanders of military regions, but they could not say anything at this moment. After all, Zhu Biao also said that they would wait until the content of the military system reform was implemented before making any appointments. So what they had to do next was to fully cooperate with the military system reform! And even make their own contributions in the process!

For a time, all the generals, whether they were from the Huaixi Party or not, were fully prepared and had a goal in mind.

Even if the military chiefs of the five major military regions are not qualified, what about the deputy military chiefs?
The five major armies are out of the question, so what about the provincial-level military districts? The military chief of the prefecture-level military district is also fine!
"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will give you my full support!"

The generals said in unison.

Seeing this, Zhu Yuanzhang almost couldn't help but applaud his son Zhu Biao.

Very well handled!

Originally he just wanted to solve the problems of military power and private soldiers, but Zhu Biao came up with a brand new military reform and successfully gained the support of all the generals. As long as this military reform is thoroughly implemented, Zhu Biao's "emperor" status will be completely consolidated, and he will be able to be at ease as his emperor!

If the emperor cannot lead the army in person, then at least he, the retired emperor, can do it!

When Zhu Yuanzhang thought of this, he became even more excited. An emperor who expanded the territory - there is no one like him in ancient and modern times!

The first emperor in history is none other than Zhu Yuanzhang!

Zhu Yuanzhang announced that Zhu Biao would soon inherit the throne. His attitude was firm and he expressed his support for Zhu Biao with practical actions. This completely dispelled the officials' wild thoughts.

Everyone knows that Zhu Biao will be the new emperor of the Ming Dynasty and will preside over the government instead of Zhu Yuanzhang.

The political structure of the Ming Dynasty will gradually transition from being centered on Zhu Yuanzhang to being centered on Zhu Biao.

There was no doubt about Zhu Biao's ability. Now in the court, Zhu Biao cleverly solved the military problems of the Ming Dynasty, successfully appeased the generals of the Huaixi Party, and implemented military reforms.

This is undoubtedly a manifestation of Zhu Biao's mature political skills.

Zhu Biao personally appointed Lan Yu as the general of the military cabinet, which made the generals of the Huaixi Party feel that they were valued and considered themselves to be Zhu Biao's direct descendants!

Of course, not only they themselves think so, but others also think so.

Before this, the generals of the Huaixi Party were still worried that their military power and private soldiers would be taken away. But now, not only have their military power and private soldiers not been taken away, but their leader Lan Yu has become the general of the cabinet, in charge of the entire military of the Ming Dynasty. So what do they have to worry about?
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is indeed one of us!

Of course, the happiest person must be Lan Yu. Although he had been conferred the title of Duke of Liang for his merits, there was still a gap between him and those who were conferred the title of Duke at the founding of the country. Now he, Xu Da and Tang He have all become generals of the military cabinet. This is enough to show that he, a rising star, has become on par with his predecessors.

When veteran generals like Xu Da and Tang He die, Lan Yu will undoubtedly become the number one general of the Ming Dynasty, as well as the most influential military general of the Ming Dynasty. By then, he will become a prime minister through military strategist, and then a cabinet minister, holding both military and political power!

Who dares to say anything bad about Lan Yu?

And he was not afraid of being impeached for his power. Who was Lan Yu? He was the brother-in-law of Zhu Biao, the current crown prince who was about to become the emperor!
No one can shake Lan Yu's position. It can be said that Lan Yu is now full of confidence in the future!

Moreover, he was already looking forward to how much power this military cabinet would have and how prominent he, Lan Yu, would be after the new military system reform was successful.

Lan Yu's good mood was written all over his face. Seeing this, the other Huaixi Party generals also calmed down, and their worries had disappeared by 70% to 80%.

Lan Yu even looked at Ouyang Lun with a provocative look, as if to say - no matter how powerful you are, Ouyang Lun, so what? This military system reform was formulated by you? In this military system reform, you, Ouyang Lun, and your party of prince consorts have gained nothing at all!

None of the generals in the military cabinet are yours, Ouyang Lun! !
Therefore, from now on, I, Lan Yu, will have the final say in military matters!
At this moment, Lan Yu really wanted to finish the morning court quickly so that he could run to Ouyang Lun and show off.

It was at this time that Zhu Biao spoke again, "My fellow ministers, in order to ensure that this military reform can proceed smoothly, I have decided to let Prince Consort Ouyang take charge of this matter together with me. After all, a large part of this new military reform plan was proposed by him."

"Cough, cough." Zhu Yuanzhang cleared his throat twice.

"Father, do you have any different opinions?" Zhu Biao asked hurriedly.

"Biao'er, your father has no objection to your arrangements, but your father has to remind you that except for not officially ascending the throne, you are no different from the emperor. Therefore, there are some things that you don't have to be responsible for personally. Just arrange for ministers to be responsible." Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"Thank you, father, for your reminder. In that case, I have decided to let Prince Consort Ouyang be in charge of this military reform, with the assistance of Minister of War Tang Duo!" Zhu Biao said straightforwardly.

"Ah!? This."

Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Lan Yu and a group of Huaixi Party generals were dumbfounded. Letting Ouyang Lun be responsible for the military reform, isn't that equivalent to handing their fate to Ouyang Lun! !

Especially since Lan Yu was still looking at Ouyang Lun with a smile on his face just a second ago, but now he is completely silent.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Lan Yu quickly spoke up, trying to get Zhu Biao to change his mind.

"General Lan Yu, don't you plan to support me? This is the first reform I arranged after taking over the government. Don't you want me to succeed? Prince Consort Ouyang is the planner of the military reform plan. I really can't think of anyone more competent than him!"

"General Lan Yu, what do you think?" Zhu Biao looked at Lan Yu with burning eyes.

Swish--

Almost everyone in the court looked at Lan Yu. At this moment, everyone was looking at Lan Yu's attitude.

"This..." Lan Yu frowned. Although he was extremely reluctant to let Ouyang Lun preside over the military system reform, Zhu Biao had already said so. If he refused in front of everyone, then his lack of support for Zhu Biao would be a done deal. If even Zhu Biao did not support him, how could he be said to be Zhu Biao's man?

"Of course I support Your Highness the Crown Prince. Please rest assured, Your Highness the Crown Prince, I will give you my full support!" Lan Yu said almost gritting his teeth.

"General Lan Yu is such a broad-minded person. It is indeed right for me to appoint you as the general of the cabinet!" Zhu Biao nodded with satisfaction.

"I will also obey the orders of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and assist Prince Consort Ouyang to complete this military reform!" Minister of War Tang Duo immediately followed up and added, "Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise!!"

With Tang Duo taking the lead, other civil and military officials also bowed and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise!!"

Ouyang Lun, under Song Lian's reminder, also cupped his hands and said calmly, "Okay."

For a time, except for Ouyang Lun, all civil and military officials were submissive and supportive of Zhu Biao and were very enthusiastic.

Seeing this scene, Zhu Yuanzhang was very pleased, but soon he felt a little jealous.

These ministers are really fence-sitters!

I just announced that Zhu Biao would inherit the throne, but now your attitude has changed so quickly, and I am still here! Can you be a little more reserved!
Could it be that these ministers had long wanted Zhu Biao to be the emperor and were dissatisfied with themselves as the emperor?
If this is true, doesn't it mean that I am not as popular as my own son? ?
Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang became more depressed.

However, considering that Zhu Biao was able to gain the approval of the ministers so quickly, it also shows that his decision was extremely correct.

Forget it, don't bother with such trivial matters.

Zhu Yuanzhang felt much better after he assured himself of his safety.

Zhu Biao was naturally very happy to see that the civil and military officials expressed their support for him. He said loudly: "My father asked me to take charge of the court. I will not disappoint him. I hope that all the ministers will cooperate with me to make my Ming Dynasty more powerful and beautiful!"

"Of course, Daming and I will never let down anyone who has contributed to Daming!"

"Yes! Your Majesty is wise, and Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise!"

"Your Majesty is wise, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise!"

Naturally, civil and military officials were sincere in their support for Zhu Biao. The reason was very simple. The Ming Dynasty had been established for more than 20 years, and Zhu Yuanzhang was a murderer by nature. Many officials died at his hands. It is true that most of these officials who were killed deserved it, but the indiscriminate killing would lead to false cases and wrongful convictions. These killings really frightened many ministers and they dared not to do their best.

The respect for Zhu Yuanzhang came more from the fear of Zhu Yuanzhang.

On the other hand, Zhu Biao was kind and capable. When he was emperor, at least he would not kill people indiscriminately at any time and place.

This has invisibly reduced a lot of pressure on officials.

Next, several political affairs were discussed in the court, and Zhu Biao dealt with them one by one.

"Do you have anything else to say, ministers?"

"Today is the first time I'm in charge of the court in this way. You can say whatever you want!"

Zhu Biao has gone from being nervous at the beginning to gradually enjoying the state now.

Civil and military officials all shook their heads. They had said everything they needed to say, and there was nothing more they wanted to say.

"If there is nothing else to play, then today's..."

Just as Zhu Biao was about to end this morning court session, Ouyang Lun, who had been silent, stood up.

"Your Highness, I have something to report!"

"Brother-in-law. Ahem, Prince Consort Ouyang, just tell me what you have to say!" Zhu Biao said hurriedly when he saw Ouyang Lun actually took the initiative to speak.

"Your Highness, I request that the morning court be changed. It will no longer be held before dawn, but after noon. This way, everyone can sleep well, and there is no need to attend court every day. It is enough to hold a morning court once a day. There will also be no need for so many people to come to the court. The heads of the six ministries and other major government offices can come. At that time, a long round table can be placed in the Taiji Hall, and everyone can sit at the same table for the meeting. The atmosphere will be better and the efficiency will be higher!"

"If there is anything going on, His Majesty the Emperor can summon the cabinet ministers to discuss it."

"This way, the emperor will have much less government affairs to deal with, and it will be easier. The daily court meetings are simply a waste of time!"

Hearing Ouyang Lun's words, everyone at the scene was shocked.

Zhu Yuanzhang's mouth twitched and he glared at Ouyang Lun fiercely. This kid was really trying to compete with the morning court.

If it had happened before, Zhu Yuanzhang would have definitely rejected Ouyang Lun's request, but now... Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao. The entire Ming Dynasty would be handed over to Zhu Biao sooner or later, so he should let Zhu Biao decide on this morning court matter himself.

"Father, this matter?"

Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Father, I still say the same thing. From now on, you have to regard yourself as the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. This question needs to be decided by you yourself!"

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke again.

"Yes, Father!"

Zhu Biao nodded, then turned to look at the civil and military officials with an extremely serious expression.

Seeing Zhu Biao's expression, all the civil and military officials felt that Ouyang Lun's suggestion would most likely be rejected.

This morning court system has been used for such a long time and has always been implemented in this way. How could it change at any time?

But it would be a shame if it was rejected.
(End of this chapter)