The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 88 A bunch of trash worship the general ( subscription plus extra)
After the ceremony, Zhu Hui and others noticed that His Majesty seemed to be in a bad mood.

The original anticipation and excitement immediately subsided and turned into anxiety.

It seems like we haven't done anything wrong recently?
Each family is also trying its best to clean up and make up for its own shortcomings.

I would never dare to obstruct your Majesty's new policies in the slightest.

"You seemed very happy just now."

Zhu Houzhao stood with his hands on his hips, glaring at the twenty or so people. He became angrier the more he looked.

A bunch of incompetent people.

"Do you think that the Military Cabinet has been established and I called you here to assign you positions?

So everyone is very happy." Zhu Houzhao's voice gradually became louder and louder.

Except for a few nobles, their bodies went limp and they knelt down.

There was no way to resist the Ming Emperor at this time.

Naturally, the few who did follow suit knelt down.

"Get up." Zhu Houzhao became even angrier and shouted, "Are the dukes and marquises of the Ming Dynasty so weak?
Before I could say anything, I knelt down.

With your current status, you still want to be the Grand Commander and restore the glory of the noble generals?"

Mu Kun knew his Majesty best and stood up immediately.

The others had to stand up, lower their heads respectfully, and look like they were being scolded.

"You guys~"

Zhu Houzhao pointed at them angrily, walked back and forth twice, and was about to scold them, but suddenly said, "Mu Kun, stand aside."

Mu Kun obediently walked aside.

"Look at yourselves, can you withstand the millions of troops of the Ming Dynasty?

It's a disgrace to the Ming Dynasty and your ancestors.

You still want to be the Grand Commander?

No way, I tell you, my Grand Commander is capable of commanding an army to destroy a country, and will never use an incompetent person to fill the position. "

Zhu Houzhao shouted loudly, not giving any face to these high-ranking nobles who were used to wealth and luxury.

These nobles, whose average age was in their forties or fifties, were not angry at all. At most, they were ashamed and knelt down again without hesitation.

"I am incompetent, please punish me, Your Majesty."

Seeing that they could only kneel down and ask for punishment, Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but laugh in anger.

"Okay, I think you are all useless, so let's train the next generation.

From today on, all those who are fifteen years old or above in the families of nobles will join the Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry and receive training as new recruits.

I tell you, no, I warn you.

If those so-called sons of noble families cannot persist in the training of Emperor Wu’s Dragon Riders, then let them all die.

The nobles of our Ming Dynasty must not be wastes."

Zhu Houzhao's loud shout could be heard from far away.

Zhu Hui and the others were all horrified, some were trembling all over, and were truly frightened.

They suddenly realized that His Majesty's dissatisfaction with the nobles might have reached an extreme.

Establishing a military cabinet and restoring the glory of military generals has nothing to do with them.

Their noble status cannot win your Majesty's favor; only strength can.

The only thing that comforted most of the nobles was that their next generation had already come to His Majesty's side and were now serving in the Emperor Wu's Dragon Riders.

It means there is a successor.

Those who did not have the next generation to join the Emperor Wu Dragon Riders were even more terrified.

If there is no one who can satisfy Your Majesty anymore, will he be stripped of his title?
The nobles left in disgrace and despair.

This matter quickly spread.

Zhu Houzhao did it on purpose.

Suddenly, the rising momentum of the nobles in recent days and their arrogance were suppressed.

The civil servants laughed at the joke and felt much better.

Your Majesty is not harsh on civil servants, but is the same to everyone.

Even Liu Jian, Li Dongyang and others felt a little relieved.

It seems that Your Majesty really has no problem with the civil officials, but has problems with all incompetent people.

Think about the achievement we made when we dealt with Liu Daxia that day, which was equal to the crime of embezzlement and bribery.

And the nobles who were scolded and called trash.

They understood that His Majesty had only one goal, which was to make the Ming Dynasty better and stronger.

Many officials have noticed this, and some people with lofty ideals have felt excited.

The overall panic among the civil servants had subsided a little.

As for how the nobles felt after being scolded, it is better not to mention it.

At this time, they were more obedient than puppies, so obedient that it made Zhu Houzhao uncomfortable.

He wished that the noble sons among Emperor Wu's Dragon Riders could directly inherit the title.

But those sons of noble families were too young, so it still wouldn’t work.

Apart from these, some civil servants were proud.

Your Majesty wants to promote military generals, but those nobles are all trash.

When setting up a military cabinet, it seems that even a candidate for a grand commander-in-chief cannot be found.

It depends on their civil servants.

A few barely qualified civil servants were also tempted.

Regardless, it is true that the Military Cabinet holds great power.

In the future, the status of military generals in the Ming Dynasty will definitely be raised, and it would not be bad to be a grand commander-in-chief.

Even Liu Jian and others began to wonder whether they should recommend someone.

The angry Zhu Houzhao was angry all day until Wang Shouren came to report something. Zhu Houzhao was slightly stunned and then looked at Wang Shouren thoughtfully.

Wang Shouren felt a little uncomfortable being stared at, and asked, "Your Majesty, is there something wrong?"

"Old Wang, do you want a general?" Zhu Houzhao said with shining eyes and great anticipation.

Wang Shouren was stunned for a moment, and thought of a possibility. Even with his temperament, he was a little surprised at this time.

After a moment of hesitation, he asked, "What does your majesty mean?"

"Old Wang, just tell me, do you want the general?" Zhu Houzhao felt more and more that it was feasible, and said happily: "As long as you say you want it, I will give it to you."

"Your Majesty, are you talking about the position of Grand Commander of the Military Cabinet?" Wang Shouren asked solemnly.

“Yes.” Zhu Houzhao nodded, feeling that the anger he had felt these days had disappeared, and he stood up happily and said, “I have looked at all the nobles and generals of the Ming Dynasty, and none of them can serve as the Grand Commander.

I must not use incompetent people to fill the positions, otherwise the army will never be completed.

But you can, Lao Wang.

You are good at leading troops in battle and organizing and managing the army, and you did a great job in the Jin Kingdom.

Those slaves have been trained to be very obedient by you.

And you are very strong, enough to subdue the soldiers.

Other civil officials may not be able to reorganize the army, but you, Old Wang, can definitely do it.

Reorganizing the Ming army involves many aspects, and I'm afraid you are more suitable than a special general.

Old King, you will be the first Grand Commander of the Military Cabinet."

After saying this, without waiting for Wang Shouren's response, Zhu Houzhao's smile disappeared again, and he said seriously: "But if you become the Grand Commander of the Military Cabinet, you can no longer be a civil official.

From now on you will be a military general.

Because only by separating the military and politics and focusing on one thing can we train the most powerful army.”

"Your Majesty, I don't care whether I am a civil official or a military commander.

But I cannot be the Grand Commander now."

Wang Shouren, who deeply felt Zhu Houzhao's trust, suppressed the passion in his heart and spoke calmly.

"Why?" Zhu Houzhao was puzzled.

"The Grand Commander of the Military Council is of the first rank, the pinnacle of Ming Dynasty military commanders.

I am now only the Left Vice-Chief Censor, and have not achieved any great achievements.

What qualifications do I have to serve as the Grand Commander of the Military Cabinet, a first-rank official?
If I become a minister, it will only make all officials, nobles, and soldiers dissatisfied. "Wang Shouren said seriously.

"Disobedient? Who dares not to obey?" Upon hearing this, Zhu Houzhao raised his eyebrows and said domineeringly: "Old King, if I say you can do it, then you will definitely do it, and no one can stop you.

What’s more, among all the officials, what can they do even if the civil servants are dissatisfied?

The military and politics are separated, so they can't get in the way.

As for the nobles and generals, huh, they have been ruled by civil officials for so many years, what else is there for them to be dissatisfied with?

If anyone disobeys, can't you just go and beat him up? "

“But your majesty, you want to separate the military and politics and build the most focused and powerful army.

But I am a civil official after all, and reorganizing the Ming army may not leave a bad impact. "Wang Shouren still shook his head.

“Hahaha, it doesn’t matter, you will be a military commander from now on.

With your strength, who would dare not regard you as a military general?

After a while, the soldiers will naturally think that you are a military general.

And aren’t there any Confucian generals?

I believe that you, my king, can do a good job and build the most powerful Ming army for me." Zhu Houzhao laughed and trusted.

He knew that he had his first great general.

Seeing Zhu Houzhao's trust, Wang Shouren could no longer suppress the passion in his heart.

He took a deep breath, nodded his head, and bowed solemnly, saying, "I will never return your majesty's grace."

“Okay, Old Wang, you said that in ancient times, emperors worshipped great generals.

Tomorrow morning, I will publicly worship the old king as my general." Zhu Houzhao said proudly.

Wang Shouren's eyes felt a little sore.

The next day, the emperor finally held a morning court session, and most of the officials were very happy.

Until they heard an extremely simple and crude, but almost earth-shattering imperial edict.

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Wang Shouren is a man of great strength, well versed in military strategy, and a great leader of the army.

"I decree that Wang Shouren be appointed as the Grand Commander of the Military Council."

The imperial edict was quite in the style of Zhu Houzhao, and when the ministers heard it, they knew that it must have been written by His Majesty himself.

Then everyone in the court was shocked, almost incredulous and unable to accept it.

How could Wang Shouren be qualified to serve as the Grand Commander of the Military Cabinet?

That's the first rank!
Civil officials, nobles, and military generals all stared at Wang Shouren with questioning and dissatisfied eyes.

As for the culprit, of course no one dared to look.

"His Majesty--"

"enough!"

A minister was about to advise Liu Jin, but was interrupted by Zhu Houzhao. He stood up and took the imperial edict from Liu Jin.

He said domineeringly and unquestionably: "I don't want to listen to any more messed up advice and reasons.

Wang Shouren entered the Taoism through literature and possessed the strength of a grandmaster.

In the battle between the Jin Dynasty and the Jiannu, they also showed me their strong military capabilities.

No one in the whole court, civil or military, can compare to him."

“Therefore, today I appoint him as my Grand Commander and Grand General to help me reorganize the millions of troops of the Ming Dynasty.

I don't care what you think, whether you are satisfied or not, it doesn't matter to me.

I'm just telling you.

For me, qualifications and age are not a problem; ability is the most important.

Of course, merit is also important, but is there anyone in the Ming court who has enough merit to be my grand commander-in-chief or general?
No.

not a single one.

I can only choose directly from the abilities.

You should all reflect on yourselves, especially the nobles and military commanders."

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