Back to Daming to be a genius

Chapter 148 Change of Authority
"Use local materials in Ningyuan, Qiantun, and Jinzhou, raise food funds on the spot, and build the cities outside the customs?" Ming Xizong, Wei Zhongxian, and Xiong Tingbi had strange expressions, looking at Young Master Zhang as if they didn't know each other.

Young Master Zhang saw what they were thinking, so he said eloquently: "Your Majesty, Eunuch Wei, Lord Xiong, you may think that I am talking nonsense, or even that I am talking nonsense! —— But have you ever thought about it? When Jinzhou built the city wall and built the fort, did the imperial court allocate a tael of silver to the humble officials? Did Zhao Lediao ask the court for a tael of silver when he led 28 servants to open up Qiantun? And the general soldier Mao Wenlong, Did he ask for a tael of silver from the imperial court when he brought two hundred servants to manage Pidao, open the town of Dongjiang, and build the city of Lushunkou? Since this lord who proposed to build the Ningjin defense line dared to propose a five-year plan to flatten the Liao Dynasty Even if you don’t give him a tael of silver, Your Majesty and Eunuch Wei, he must be able to grab it? I believe that what he lacks may be a title!"

Ming Xizong and Wei Zhongxian's master and slave looked at each other, Xiong Tingbi was tongue-tied and stunned for a moment, Ming Xizong thought of retorting: "Zhang Aiqing, although your words are somewhat reasonable, but this Ningjin line of defense..."

"Your Majesty, you probably want to say that the construction of the Ningjin Line of Defense is a huge project, isn't it comparable to the construction of Jinzhou and Lushunkou?" Young Master Zhang interrupted Ming Xizong's words with a smile, and said more eloquently: "Your Majesty, but you Have you ever thought about it, even if the treasury allocates money to build the Ningjin defense line, will the construction materials and materials be transported to Liaodong in a short time? Take ten thousand steps back, even if the materials and materials can be sent to Liaodong at once, all the soldiers, civilians and civilians in Liaodong Together, I am afraid that there are not so many manpower and manpower to build such a huge project? Take a step back and say, even if Liaodong has so many manpower and manpower, how can it be possible for soldiers to fight against Jian slaves and people to plow the fields to harvest food? All gathered together to build cities instead of production training? In the final analysis, isn’t it a city-by-city repair? A city-by-city collection of materials? So Wei Chen thinks that this person can try to raise money and food by himself , build one or two cities first, test the effect, if it is really effective, it will not be too late to discuss it."

"Building one city after another? Then which city should we build first?" Ming Xizong was a little tempted.

Young Master Zhang didn't even think about it, and blurted out: "Of course it's Jinzhou! When I was in Jinzhou, the city wall of Jinzhou hadn't been fully completed, and I relied on that unfinished city wall to block Jiannu's entire army for more than a month." Later, the high governor proposed to abandon Jinzhou and retreat to Ningqian, but was strongly opposed by some officials in Liaodong and the court officials. Your majesty and Eunuch Wei are also in a dilemma. Therefore, I think that this proposal to build the Ningjin defense line can be allowed People build Jinzhou first. First, they can protect the people in Liaodong who don’t want to leave Jinzhou. Second, the amount of work is small, so he doesn’t have much pressure. Third, they can test whether the Ningjin defense line is really effective and whether it can really block Jiannu’s attack. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to reduce the burden on the national treasury—to kill four birds with one stone?”

"You son of a bitch, that guy is talking nonsense, and you are talking nonsense too?" Xiong Tingbi said angrily: "The Ningjin defense line that guy proposed to build is completely joking with the Liaodong army and the heads of the people! You support him to build the Jinzhou city wall first, and if you build slaves What if you can't attack and defend?"

"Master Xiong, don't forget that it was he who proposed the proposal to build the Ningjin defense line. Since he dared to propose this proposal, it proves that he is sure to defend it." Young Master Zhang said with a smile: "Those who oppose the abandonment of Jinzhou are so There are many people, but there is no one who dares to defend Jinzhou, it is better to let this person try, maybe he will do better."

"Wars are no joke!" Xiong Tingbi roared.Young Master Zhang put away his hippie smile, and replied very seriously: "Master Xiong, fighting a war is indeed not a joke, but you should admit that fighting a war is an adventure, right? If you don't take risks, you will win? Since this person advocates the construction of the Ningjin Line of Defense, Then he must be very sure about defending the city. Maybe he used the city wall he built to block Jiannu? If he is not allowed to try, then Ningyuan’s Tunshan Customs should not be guarded, because once Jiannu comes To attack these places, you have to fight, and if you lose the battle, you will endanger the lives of the people in these two cities and one pass! Let him build this Jinzhou City, and there is an extra buffer zone to the north of Shanhaiguan, why not?"

Swapping concepts has always been Master Zhang's forte, Xiong Tingbi couldn't help but feel a little dizzy after being detoured by Master Zhang so much, he tapped his temples with his fingers to sort out his clues, Xiong Tingbi changed his tone and said: "Yes, if Liaodong If the situation permits, it is not uncommon to try to build a frontier fortress in Jinzhou, but I still firmly oppose the construction of a large number of city fortresses."

"That's why I asked him to try to build Jinzhou City first." Young Master Zhang said confidently: "If it succeeds, Daming can not only add a frontier position in Liaodong, but also stop those who have no strategic vision and only know that they are not good enough. Let the mouths of the officials can protect the people near Youtun, Jinzhou—and going further, it might be possible to pacify the Liao Dynasty in five years. Even if it fails, the imperial court will not lose a penny, so why not do it?"

"The monkey boy is right, we should give him a chance to try." Wei Zhongxian was finally moved by the words of Young Master Zhang—the key is that he doesn't need to take money from Wei Zhongxian.After echoing a sentence, Wei Zhongxian asked doubtfully again: "By the way, monkey boy, just now you said such a sentence - let this person be in charge of Ningyuan, Qiantun and Jinzhou outside the customs, and even make him the governor of Liaodong." It’s not unreasonable to entrust him with the full power of money and food for the army and civilians in the land outside the pass. In this way, where is the position of the Liaodong Economic Strategy Envoy?”

"Eunuch Wei, there is a reason why I said that." Young Master Zhang didn't hold back, and said directly: "Since the first year of Tianqi, it is almost a common practice for Liaodong Economics to be at odds. Mr. Xiong is serving as the Liaodong Economic Strategy for the second time. He was almost vacated by Wang Huazhen, the governor of Liaodong; Sun Chengzong and Sun Ge, the old supervisor of Liaodong, changed three governors of Liaodong in a row, all because of the discord between the governors. Mr. Gao took over Liaodong. Although the position of governor of Liaodong was vacant, Ning Qiandao He also replaced the position of governor and continued to disagree with the governor Gao, and even forced the court to issue an order to resolve the differences because of the food storage on Juehua Island!"

"That's right, Liaodong Jingfu is always at odds, and it often gives me a lot of headaches." Ming Xizong nodded.Young Master Zhang clasped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty is wise, the truth is exactly the same. The reason for this situation is all due to the overlap of powers of the Liaodong Economic Commissioners and the competition for power between the Economic Governors - so I boldly suggested that the Economic Governors should divide their powers." In charge, let the high governor who advocates defense be directly in charge of the soldiers and horses of Shanhaiguan, concentrate on controlling the three parties and contact Mongolia to blockade and build slaves, defend the safety of the northeast gate of the capital, and at the same time train the army to accumulate strength and wait for the counterattack. The governor of Liaodong is in charge, and the economic and strategic envoys only command the direction, and do not directly control the troops outside the pass. In this way, there are three advantages. Mr. Xiong proposed the plan to train the new army, and the plan to build the Ningjin line of defense proposed by this lord. There is no conflict between the two. It can ensure the safety of the capital, and the emperor and Nine Thousand Years can rest easy."

After speaking frothyly, Young Master Zhang asked Ming Xizong and the others who turned their eyes to calculate with a smile: "Your Majesty, Eunuch Wei, Lord Xiong, what do you think of my minister's proposal?"

"It's a good idea. To ensure the safety of the capital, it has both offensive and defensive capabilities. It can also silence the officials and censors, so that those officials who advocate abandoning Jinzhou's defense and those who advocate not giving up an inch of land have nothing to say, and save you from worrying all the time. Discord between Jingfu and Liaodong will affect the war in Liaodong." Ming Xizong had a plan in mind, and asked Wei Zhongxian: "Zhongxian, what do you think?"

"To build the Ningjin line of defense, you don't need to spend a tael of silver from the treasury. Of course you can try it. Although it costs money to train the new army, but the rebellion in the southwest has subsided, the treasury can still use this money. Let's talk about Jimen and Shanhaiguan It is the closest to the capital, and the armies of these two places cannot arrange unreliable people to hinder them." Wei Zhongxian also calculated from his own perspective, and replied: "Going back to the emperor, I think I can give it a try, but I don't know much about military affairs. I have to ask Master Xiong."

When Ming Xizong and Wei Zhongxian turned their eyes to Xiong Tingbi, Xiong Tingbi's calculations were over. This time Xiong Tingbi was reappointed, and it can be said that his ambition remained the same as before, and he was determined to take this position for the Liaodong Economic Strategy.But after Wang Huazhen's lesson last time, Xiong Tingbi is also very clear about the consequences of the discord between economic and political affairs, and what will happen if he does not have a reliable army in his hands, so Xiong Tingbi is also very tempted by Young Master Zhang's proposal, and said in his heart: "Damn it, decentralize the power! At least I can train the new army without restraint in Shanhaiguan. Even if Ningyuan, Qiantun and Jinzhou lose the battle, I won't be implicated. I don't have to worry about the disobedient Liaodong. The governor is taking the blame!"

"Your Majesty, the veteran also thinks this move is worth a try." Xiong Tingbi also voted in favor.Young Master Zhang hurriedly added, "Your Majesty, Eunuch Wei, I forgot to say something just now, no matter whether it is the army inside or outside the pass, they should send people from Dongchang to supervise the army in case of accidents. And for safety reasons, the army supervisor It’s best to change your father-in-law once a year.”

"Fuck, I just wanted to praise you for your cleverness, so why did you get me some supervising soldiers to make trouble for me?" Xiong Tingbi cursed inwardly—of course, if Xiong Tingbi knew that the deputy admiral of the East Factory was actually Young Master Zhang's brother-in-law, Maybe it won't be a worry.Ming Xizong and Wei Gonggong nodded together, Ming Xizong smiled and said: "Zhang Aiqing, I have heard that as long as you are a civil servant and general who leads the army, there is no one who does not hate the supervisor, that is, you, who asked to send the supervisor. , this is enough to prove your integrity and selflessness—people are not afraid of shadows."

"Your Majesty, although Zhang Haogu is a bit mischievous, he is also very stubborn at times." Wei Zhongxian took the opportunity to speak kindly to Young Master Zhang, "But if you talk about the officials who are sent out to lead the soldiers, who can reassure the slaves and maidservants the most? The monkey cub is none other than him."

"I don't worry too, I still clearly remember that when Zhang Aiqing was imprisoned by the court, she still had my safety in mind." Ming Xizong nodded with a smile, and asked tentatively: "Zhang Aiqing, do you recommend the construction of Ningxia?" The officials of the Jinfang Line will be the governor of Liaodong, don’t you want to be the governor of Liaodong? Tomorrow, I will reward all the ministers in Qianqing Palace, and I really want to arrange this position for you.”

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but I just suggested that the official who proposed to build the Ningjin Line of Defense should be the Governor of Liaodong, not a recommendation—whether the imperial court accepts it or not is up to the Emperor." Young Master Zhang was not so stupid as to put himself and the five Nian Ping Liao's master tied them together with a rope, quickly made a statement, and knelt down on his knees and said respectfully: "As for the position of Governor of Liaodong, I dare not peek at it. Marshal Jiguang will do his best to build an invincible and invincible army of tigers and wolves for the emperor, a team of close guards who are loyal to the emperor, come to the emperor when he calls, and can be used when he comes!"

"Success, Zhongxian has also said several times that you have always wanted to train an army by yourself, and I will fulfill your wish today and arrange a place you like." Ming Xizong nodded, turned to Wei Zhongxian and asked: "Zhongxian Xian, do you think it is more appropriate to place Zhang Aiqing there?"

"Your Majesty, the governor of Jimen has been vacant for a long time." Wei Zhongxian replied with a smile: "This place is very important, and it needs a reliable minister like Zhang Haogu to guard it, and this place is relatively close to the capital. Where Zhang Haogu is needed, he can be called back within a day or two."

"Success, then let him be the governor of Jimen." Ming Xizong agreed without hesitation.Young Master Zhang was overjoyed and kowtowed to thank Xiong Tingbi, but Xiong Tingbi was a bit apprehensive - his son-in-law's official position was higher than his.Fortunately, Ming Xizong did not forget Xiong Tingbi, and said: "Zhongxian, how should Xiong Aiqing arrange it? Isn't it a waste of talent for a capable minister like him who is familiar with military affairs to stay in the capital as a royal censor?" ? Or, how about letting him be the governor of Liaodong?”

"Your Majesty, it is appropriate for Mr. Xiong to serve as the governor of Liaodong, but there will be a more important position in Liaodong soon. This servant thinks that it is better to let Mr. Xiong directly replace this position." Wei Zhongxian replied respectfully.Ming Xizong was taken aback, and asked, "Is there any important position in Liaodong that will be vacant?"

"The envoy of Liaodong economic affairs." Wei Zhongxian replied calmly: "The current envoy of Liaodong economic affairs, Gao Di, has already submitted a memorial to the cabinet to resign due to his illness. There was no suitable candidate to replace him before, so he was temporarily suppressed by the servants. Yes. From now on, Lord Xiong Tingbi should be the most suitable candidate for this position."

"It's finally here!" Xiong Tingbi was so excited that he even stopped breathing—although it was too soon for Xiong Tingbi to serve as the Liaodong economic envoy for the third time shortly after he leapfrogged, but the last time, Xiong Tingbi had just been released from the sky prison He directly became the envoy of the Liaodong Economic Strategy, and the speed is really fast. With this precedent, Xiong Tingbi is full of confidence in his third serving as the Liaodong Economic Envoy.Young Master Zhang snorted coldly in his heart, "The dead old man is still impatient, and wants to cultivate the strength in the army! Knowing that Gaodi can't lead soldiers, so he tried his best to bring me, who is recognized The father-in-law of the soldier brought it up, but it’s good, the Shanhaiguan army is controlled by the father-in-law, at least I don’t have to worry about being stabbed in the back!”

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One day later, Emperor Xizong of Ming Dynasty formally received the main heroes of Liaodong Great Victory and Southwest Great Victory in Qianqing Palace, and gave him a big reward. Qin Liangyu, the number one hero of Southwest Great Victory, Shizhu Commander, was granted the title of Governor Tongzhi, put on the seal of General Zhennan, and bestowed silk and sheep wine; Zhu Xieyuan, the governor of Sichuan, and Du Huan, the general soldier of Sichuan, were promoted to the governor of Sichuan and the general of the upper guard army, and other meritorious officers and soldiers were also rewarded. The governor of Guizhou, Wang Sanshan, who has made many meritorious deeds, was captured by the rebels and died unyieldingly for his country. , go home for the elderly—but no matter what, the reward for the Great Southwest Victory is basically convincing.

Compared with the basic fairness of the Great Victory in the Southwest, the rewards for the Great Victory in Liaodong are somewhat unclear. The number one hero, Young Master Zhang, was only promoted to a higher level and rewarded with 30 taels of silver. It was too little, and Wei Zhongxian was required to lead the cabinet to discuss the feud again, but Wei Zhongxian raised his neck and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Zhang Haogu is the son of a servant, so no matter how great his contribution is, he must first reduce it by [-]%!" Not to mention, Wei Zhongxian's words really bluffed many people, thinking that this dead old man had changed his temper, but when Young Master Zhang's Beizhili City Transit Envoy and Governor of Jimen was appointed, all the civil and military officials went to him again. I scolded my mother in my stomach——Beizhili Metropolitan Transit Envoy is nothing, the key is Governor of Jimen, this is an important position in charge of the six guards!Just for military expenses, as long as you eat half of the vacancy, you don't know how much money you will spend in a year!
Young Master Zhang is overtly restrained, another eunuch official Gao Di returned with honor, and Gao Di, who is quite self-aware, accepts as soon as he sees a good deal, resolutely resigns, and takes the title of Prince Shaobao and returns with a lot of rewards Hometown, became the first official to retire from the unlucky position of the Liaodong Economic Strategy Envoy, and waited until the limelight passed before trying to find a way to come back as an official.At the same time, generals such as Ma Shilong, Man Gui, Zhao Liaojiao, and Wu Xiang were all promoted to the general army, Mao Yuanyi was promoted to the chief secretary, and returned to Shanhaiguan to serve; Supervising the army stationed in Shanhaiguan—the result of Young Master Zhang's pursuit of Wei Zhongxian.Even Lu Wanling, the special diplomatic liar of Young Master Zhang, followed Zhanguang and was promoted from the seventh rank to the Ministry of War.Zhang Shitou, on the other hand, had no choice but to be promoted through military ranks because of his lack of fame. Even so, Zhang Fu, Zhang Shitou's father, kowtowed to Master Zhang for a long time.The promotion of the rest of the civil and military officials, as well as the promotion of Wei Zhongxian's nephew with the cheap rewards, is too cumbersome, so I won't describe them one by one here.

The fanfare of the awards was finally over, but the hearts of the court officials rose to their throats again—Gaodi resigned, and the ominous position of the Liaodong Economic Strategy Office was vacated again. No matter who took Gaodi's position, But I can't guarantee that I have such good luck as Gaodi. A perverted plague god who can break through Shengjing with [-] troops appears under his command.But fortunately, the candidate for Liaodong's new economic strategy was quickly decided. Xiong Tingbi, who had been up and down in Liaodong twice, stepped forward for the third time and volunteered to take over this dangerous job.Civil and military officials rejoiced, but another thing that stunned them happened. The imperial court adopted Young Master Zhang’s suggestion on the separation of powers in Liaodong Economic and Fu, and made it official. Establish the national policy of slavery, and is responsible for contacting Mongolian Lin Danhan to jointly suppress slaves, and must not interfere in the management of the army, people and cities outside the pass.The land, army, and people outside the pass were fully entrusted to the governor of Liaodong, and Ningyuan was set up to raise funds on the spot to repair the city of Jinzhou. road…………

The letter of appointment of the governor of Liaodong was sent to Ningyuan together with the imperial decree on the separation of powers from the governor of Liaodong. Raising food and organizing the people to repair Jinzhou city? Trial Ningjin line of defense?"

"Is it the immoral idea that bastard came up with?" After being stunned for a long time, Ning Qiandao found a place where no one was around and cursed, "What the hell! I proposed to build the Ningjin line of defense, but I just want to let the emperor Remember me, I thought of me when I was considering the candidates for the governor of Liaodong. Now the governor of Liaodong is elected, but I have to raise the money for the construction of the Ningjin defense line on the spot? And what the hell is the separation of powers from the governor! From now on Shanhaiguan Something happened to the city in the north, and it was broken by Jiannu. How can I put the blame and responsibility on the head of the Liaodong Economic Strategy? This time, the shit I pulled out fell on my own head. Already!"

The scolding is all scolding, but Ning Qiandao has no courage to resign and return to his hometown at this time-after all, he proposed to repair the Ningjin Line of Defense. It is strange to say that he is deceiving the emperor, and it is even more strange that the court did not put him in jail for questioning!But fortunately, there is no unparalleled road. When he learned that the new Liaodong economic envoy turned out to be Xiong Tingbi, who had been in this position, Ning Qiandao was ecstatic again, because Ning Qiandao knew very well that Xiong Tingbi's He has a soft temper and knows that Xiong Tingbi has a good impression of him. It is even easier to get rid of him than to get rid of that wimpy character who only trusts Zhang Haogu, the little plague god Gaodi.

With this confidence, Ning Qiandao's head improved a lot. After thinking about it for a long time, Ning Qiandao ordered to his soldiers: "Tomorrow night, we will hold a banquet at home, and invite officials from Ningyuan and gentry businessmen to join us. The official was promoted to the governor of Liaodong. Remember, Miao Dazui, the shopkeeper of the Ningyuan Branch of the Fanji Company in Zhangjiakou, when sending him an invitation, he must be told to come to participate.”

(End of this chapter)