Reborn Regent of Ming Dynasty

Chongzhen's arrangements for Zhang Shouren were not so much jealousy as they were routine precautions.The military general was transferred away from the military town, and after a long time, the influence on the military town became weaker, and it was unlikely to become a vassal town that could not be lost.This dynasty is very good at such things, and it handles them very reasonably. If it weren't for the current chaotic situation in the world, even if civil officials regard military generals as pigs and dogs, there would be no such thing as the Tang Dynasty's vassals and towns, as in the Song Dynasty. It is absolutely impossible for a certain minister to hold military power and preside over the abolition of the emperor in the Southern Song Dynasty.

The size is controlled, the power is dispersed, and there are many experiences in the use of generals. This is the experience accumulated by the ancestors and ministers of this dynasty for many years, which is very valuable.

Of course, the more important thing is that the Liaodong battlefield really needs a strong soldier, the kind of strong soldier that can determine the victory!

But now even the capital is under threat. It is indeed faster to deploy troops from Liaodong. Thousands of Liaodong cavalry may easily wipe out the bandits in Linqing. However, the transfer of troops from Liaodong to Shandong will naturally affect the imperial court’s plan to aid Jinzhou. Well, instead of doing such a thankless thing, just transfer Zhang Shouren from Huguang to Shandong!

"Your Majesty, I consulted the governors of Tianjin and Baoding a few days ago and asked them how their cavalry is organized. Now the two governors have more than [-] pacesetters and [-] cavalry..."[

After the levy is increased, the governor can train 700, the governor can train [-], the general can train [-], and the general can train [-]. More than [-] million silver is collected, and the effect is the same as Yang Sichang's previous proposal to increase the salary ...that is to say nothing.

The townships have gained a lot of money, the central financial crisis has not been alleviated, but the burden on the people has become heavier.

In an old and powerful dynasty, the central power organization is scattered, and there are too many people on the one hand, and everything is not working on the other. At this time, if you want to solve the problem in one fell swoop, the result will be more problems and troubles, but the expected results , but can never be seen.

Chongzhen will never understand that he raised Liao's salary, and as a result, Liao's affairs worsened day by day.

Increase the levy and suppress wages, and the more you suppress the bandits, the more you will.

The levy was increased, and the officers and soldiers were unable to fight year by year. Originally, Liaodong and Donglu were facing each other, but the Ming Dynasty became the back garden of Donglu, who came and left whenever they wanted.

The collection of salaries and training salaries is nothing more than more people rebelling, the combat effectiveness of officers and soldiers is getting worse, and the bandit soldiers are getting stronger and stronger.

All kinds of contradictions are very clear, and later generations can see clearly, but the people at that time were in the fog of war, and Chongzhen, the wayward driver, drove the Ming Empire all the way off the cliff and fell to pieces.

"I know it... Alas, so, the Ministry of War will immediately transfer back the General Zhenglu, and rush to Linqing first, and then rush to Liaodong after the Ping bandits are relieved."

"The minister obeys the order."

"Mr. Zhu, retreat too."

"I'm waiting to retire."

After it was decided to transfer Zhang Shouren back to Shandong, the ministers who were originally panic-stricken all had expressions of relief on their faces.Now it seems that even if Linqing is lost for ten days and a half months, it is nothing special. Zhang Shouren will definitely come back as soon as possible. It's over.

This kind of prestige is also worthy of the title given by Zhang Shouren's great general. From the time he started in Fushan to the present, his subordinates have ranged from more than a hundred to several hundred people. He has dealt with pirates, thieves everywhere, Eastern captives, and Shaanxi bandits. He is invincible. Although he has not fought a decisive battle, he beheaded thousands of Shaanxi bandits in the first battle, which is also the most beheaded by a Ming general in recent decades. Zhang Shouren was similar, but neither Li Chengliang nor Qi Jiguang made such a feat in killing the giant bandits who burned the ancestral tomb.

With him returning to Shandong Province, what else is there to be afraid of?Everyone looked relieved. After coming out of the Wenhua Palace, all the cabinet scholars returned to the cabinet to work. Everyone looked relaxed, even the old-fashioned Fan Fucui was calm.

Chen Xinjia looked at his assistant Zhang Sizhi and frowned secretly.

Zhang Sizhi is a native of Feixian County, Shandong Province, and a representative of Shandong officials. This time, of course, he was anxious that his homeland would be destroyed by the military disaster. It is not surprising that Zhang Shouren was called out in a hurry.

But this is only superficial. If this represents the affirmation and recognition of Zhang Shouren by Shandong civil officials, then the matter of Liu Zeqing will be even more troublesome.

Chen Xinjia was about to return to the Ministry of War when a small eunuch ran over and announced, "The emperor summoned my soldiers back."

"The minister obeys the order."

Many important figures were present, only Chen Xinjia, Minister of the Ministry of War, was summoned, and his expression was pale at the moment.

In the imperial court, academicians are naturally the most honored. No matter whether you are a governor or a minister, if you are not in the cabinet, you are not considered a prime minister. Naturally, you cannot be regarded as the best official residence.

In the history of entering the cabinet, the Da Zongbo of the Ministry of Rites and the Tianguan of the Ministry of Officials have the greatest advantages. These two ministers are ranked first when there is space. Whoever has a better official voice, Jane is in the heart of the emperor, or who is more senior , you can push into the cabinet.

Below the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Officials, there are the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households, and then the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Industry. The Ministry of Industry is the cheapest.

It is impossible for Chen Xinjia to join the cabinet according to common sense. He is not from the Imperial Academy or from a scientific background. It is already a miracle for him to be a county magistrate to be a minister.

But now the world has become like this, martial arts are gradually riding on the heads of literati, why can't a capable civil servant join the cabinet as a soldier?

Under the gazes of the cabinet scholars with different connotations, Chen Xinjia hurried back to the Wenhua Palace.

At this time, the atmosphere in the hall was not as solemn as before. After finding a way, Chongzhen pushed Linqing's playbook aside, and began to approve the six titles.

"My minister, Chen Xinjia, kowtow to the emperor."

"Just now I have already saluted, why bother so much." Chongzhen seemed to be in a really relaxed mood, while writing, without raising his head, he ordered directly: "Come, give me a seat!"

When a scholar sees a saint in front of the king, he is usually given a seat. After all, a scholar is equivalent to the emperor's guest master, who works for the master's family and also bears a lot of responsibilities. If he treats him poorly, he can't justify himself.

Shangshu depends on his mood, obviously Chongzhen is not in a bad mood now.

Chen Xinjia thanked him for his seat, and sat down with his buttocks sideways. Chongzhen also called him to give tea, which was a rare honor.

"I called you back to urge you to urge the commander-in-chief of Baoding and other places to train soldiers urgently, and you must not slack off, otherwise, I will punish you severely!"

"The imperial court has its own laws, and the ministers must not dare to neglect state affairs."

"How is Liu Zeqing?"

When asked about this, Chen Xinjia couldn't help but be careful...

This person was transferred by him. Although Liu Zeqing is the most powerful town in Shandong, even Beizhi and Henan, on the battlefield in the Central Plains, Yang Sichang must now control the most soldiers and horses, but those soldiers and horses are used for Thieves.

In the original history, after the death of Yang Sichang, Fu Zonglong and Ding Qirui respectively led the remnants of the bandits. Fu Zonglong directly led no more than [-] people, Ding Qirui directly led no more than [-] people, and Baoding Governor Yang Wenyue directly led no more than [-] people. They were just firearms. slightly more.These civil servants add up to only a few tens of thousands of troops, and the suppression of thieves mainly depends on the commander-in-chiefs such as Hu Dawei, Meng Ruhu, Liu Guoneng, Zhang Renxue, Zuo Liangyu, and He Renlong. It is becoming more and more domineering and difficult to control.

This is what happened 14 years after Chongzhen. During the famous Zhuxian Town War, the imperial court put together an army of 10,000+, which was the source of the above-mentioned governor and the generals under his command.

After the battle of Zhuxian Town, the entire Central Plains, the imperial court fell into a predicament with no troops to transfer. Liu Zeqing was transferred to Kaifeng. At this time, the military forces under the command of the governor of the world were almost exhausted. , After fighting Chuangying a few times, he realized that he was not an opponent at all, so he did not work hard. [

In the current situation, although Liu Zeqing also has territory, and there are still many Donglin Party and Fushe supporting him, it seems that Zhang Shouren is no less worry-free than Zhang Shouren, but after weighing the two sides, it is still obvious who is stronger and who is weaker.

Chen Xinjia weighed the emperor's mind for a while, and immediately understood, and immediately replied: "Although General Liu's assistance to Linqing is weak, he is still prudent. He will come to Jinan first, stabilize Jinan and Dezhou, and protect Qingzhou. Yanzhou, in terms of layout, is also quite effective. It's just that the bandits are very difficult to control. I heard that there are tens of thousands of people in Linqing. In addition, the bandits in the Yanggu area before may number more than [-]. It is difficult for a while. Extermination is justifiable."

"Well, I see."

Chongzhen was noncommittal at first, then slowly put down his pen, and said calmly: "At this time, tell him to change from the General Soldier of Aid and Suppression to the General Soldier of Shandong, is it okay?"

"This..." Chen Xinjia muttered, "It seems to be in line with the transfer order, which will make people feel that the court is suspicious of the general, it seems..."

"Ah!" Chongzhen let out a cry, as if he had come to his senses.He was still thinking habitually, thinking that Zhang Shouren would be transferred to Liaodong after Shandong was over, but Zhang Shouren hadn't received the transfer order yet, and Liu Zeqing, who had repeatedly missed things, became Shandong's general soldier. Who could have no idea about this matter?

He figured it out right away, but he still frowned greatly.The battle in Jinzhou was actually a big gamble for Chongzhen to gamble on the country's fortunes. He had never won a war against Donglu in the past few decades, but now he still fantasizes that he can solve Jinzhou's problem in one battle, and even push back the line of defense. In the Daling River area, it would be a pity if Zhang Shouren returned to Shandong and did not move.

"Let's wait and see." Knowing the emperor's thoughts, Chen Xinjia suggested, "I think that after two or three months, Caozhou Town will have a firm foothold in the Jinan area, and it won't be too late then."

"Your words are very true."

Chongzhen was very happy and praised: "Your words are very close to my heart. Come, bring a piece of tribute silk, and take 50 taels of silver to give to my soldiers."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty has always been so sloppy in rewarding people, and his ministers have long been used to it.Wanli Emperor Shenzong wanted to save money easily, and he gave bribes to the great scholars in the cabinet, that is, he gave tens of taels of money to each person. To the gentlemen in the cabinet, he gave two fish, a piece of cloth, and five taels of silver. Emperor Chongzhen Such a generous gift is considered generous.