Emperor Ming: Your Majesty, you have caused me so much suffering.

"As for the commanders of each battalion," Zhu Qiyu looked at the screen, and Xing'an understood, directly picking up his brush and placing it in front of the screen, "Fenwu Battalion, this battalion is temporarily overstretched, leading 20,000 men, former fierce soldiers of the Beijing Garrison, Fan Guang will serve as the commander of this battalion, in charge of this battalion!"

Fan Guang was a master of field battles, and the remaining "elite troops" should naturally be given to good generals.

Fan Guang was overjoyed and gladly accepted the order, saying, "Your Majesty, I will certainly not fail in your great trust!"

Xing'an picked up a brush and wrote the name "Fan Guang" on the screen. The ministers' eyes lit up with excitement. The person who could be placed on the screen meant that he would become a powerful figure.

"Show of force..."

"..."

Zhu Qiyu made the arrangements one by one, and the list was basically the same as the one reported by Yu Qian, without much change. This made Yu Qian feel much more comfortable, at least the emperor still trusted him enough.

"Yangwei Battalion, Jiao Jing!"

"Zhenwei Battalion, Zhang Ni!"

"Your Majesty!" After Zhu Qiyu finished reporting the last two battalions, Yu Qian instinctively objected. Not afraid to offend anyone, he bluntly stated, "The commanders of the Yangwei and Zhenwei battalions should reconsider!"

Upon hearing this, Jiao Jing and his companion instantly flew into a rage. Jiao Jing stood up and shouted, "Yu Qian, what do you mean by this? How dare you question His Majesty's decree! I was previously ordered to command the Shenji Battalion, stationed in the capital, and in charge of the nine gates! What? Now you can't even command a small battalion? Zhang Ni is also from a military family and has served in the Governor's Office for a long time. Doesn't he have the qualifications to be the Governor? Yu Qian, you'd better make yourself clear. This Beijing Garrison is not your personal fiefdom!"

After Jiao Jing finished speaking, he glared at Yu Qian, looking as if he was about to attack.

Zhu Qiyu looked at Jiao Jing. This timid and hesitant prince consort was now looking at Zhu Qiyu in a different light. It seemed that entrusting a battalion to him was not a bad choice.

Such hurtful words are like a sharp blade.

Yu Qian was speechless, unsure how to respond.

Because Jiao Jing was too mediocre, his seniority was easily overlooked. When Zhu Qiyu was regent, Jiao Jing was in charge of the troops in the capital. When news of Zhu Qizhen's capture returned to the capital and martial law was declared, Jiao Jing was still in charge of the Nine Gates. He was more senior than Yu Qian.

"Your Majesty, I made a mistake!"

Jiao Jing was satisfied and sat down only after hearing that Yu Qian had yielded.

Zhu Qiyu glanced at the two men and said, "It is common for disputes to arise, and it is only natural that there is no disagreement. Since there is no objection to the command of the twelve battalions, the command of the three main battalions shall be handed over to the Marquis of Fengcheng."

"I obey your decree!"

A hint of joy flashed in Fengcheng Marquis Li Xian's eyes. Although they were not elite troops, they still had soldiers under their command!

Yu Qian and others had no objection to the arrangement of the three battalions. The old battalions would be mostly composed of the elderly, weak, sick and disabled, and could only perform some logistical duties. It would be appropriate to hand them over to Marquis Li Xian of Fengcheng, since they would not be going to the front lines to fight. There were no high requirements for the commanders of the old battalions.

"We have no objection!"

Zhu Qiyu glanced at the assembled officials and said, "There are still a few key positions that I will appoint or dismiss simultaneously."

Upon hearing this, Shi Heng immediately tensed up. Since his name wasn't listed as the commander of the Twelve Battalions, the position of general above must be meant for him. He glanced at Zhu Qiyu, a flash of longing in his eyes.

However, Zhu Qiyu made a startling statement: "Above the twelve regiments, there will still be three positions: first, the commander of the regiments' military administration; second, the assistant commander of the regiments' military administration; and third, the chief military officer in charge of military administration!"

After much deliberation, Zhu Qiyu decided to try to maintain a balance. With Wu Xun's power weakened, it was impossible to prevent civil officials from interfering completely, since the Ministry of War was not a paper tiger.

So let's just make it clear: military officials are the commanders in the army, civil officials are the advisors in the army, and eunuchs are the supervisors of the army. All three are indispensable.

Upon hearing this, Yu Qian and the others' expressions immediately became extremely solemn.

Even Shi Heng couldn't help but look at Yu Qian. There was no commander-in-chief appointed. How should he and Yu Qian deal with this situation?

The position of Assistant Commander of the Battalion and Military Administration clearly indicates that he lacks the authority to command troops in combat. Both he and Yu Qian would lose their command authority in this position, which is different from the previous arrangement. Previously, Yu Qian was the commander-in-chief and Shi Heng was the front-line commander, both of whom had the authority to command troops in combat.

Yu Qian couldn't figure out Zhu Qiyu's plans for the time being. If he were to be appointed as the assistant commander of the military administration, he would strongly oppose it no matter what.

He personally arranged the current defenses of the capital. If they were to be rashly dismantled, it would be a different story whether the capital could be defended. For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, he did not mind being a "powerful minister" and rejecting Zhu Qiyu's decree, sticking to his guns.

Zhu Qiyu took in the thoughts of his ministers but paid them no mind. He said, "Summon Liu Yongcheng back to the capital immediately. The position of the Inner Minister in charge of military affairs will be temporarily filled by Hao Yi of the Imperial Horse Administration."

"I obey your decree!"

Hao Yi was startled and hastily accepted the order. Today he finally understood why His Majesty had asked him to participate in this court meeting. So that's why.

This was the position of military supervisor for an army of tens of thousands, which was quite frightening. However, judging from His Majesty's intentions, he was not to be allowed to hold the position for long, which gave him a slight sense of relief. The position was certainly alluring, but defeat could result in death, and he did not want to become the second Wang Zhen.

When one's abilities cannot support their ambitions, choosing to stay put and focus on one's own little corner of the world is not necessarily a bad way of life.

Upon hearing that Liu Yongcheng was to be summoned back to the capital, Yu Qian was somewhat relieved by Zhu Qiyu's arrangement. This eunuch general, who had followed Emperor Taizong in his campaigns, would be of great benefit to the army if he could return to the capital; at the very least, he wouldn't cause any harm. Although Yu Qian was somewhat averse to eunuchs, he still approved of Liu Yongcheng.

"As for assisting in the military administration of the regiments!" Zhu Qiyu paused, his gaze finally settling on Li Xian, the Right Vice Minister of War, and said, "Li Xian!"

Marquis Li Xian of Fengcheng was startled. He was the commander of the three major camps. Did he have to take on the important position of the 12th Regiment? Wouldn't that be too high a position and too powerful? Thinking of this, he couldn't help but look up at Zhu Qiyu, only to find that Zhu Qiyu's gaze was not on him at all.

Oh, that's another Lee Hyun!

When Li Xian, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, met Zhu Qiyu's gaze, he was also greatly surprised. Was this a windfall? Could it be that he had truly gained such high regard from His Majesty?

His Majesty has been so open with me, yet I still had doubts before. I truly deserve to die!

"Your subject is here!" Li Xian stepped forward, bowed, and responded loudly.

"You will be appointed as the Assistant Commander of the Military Administration!"

"Your subject obeys the decree and will certainly not fail in your duty."

Li Xian stole a glance at Yu Qian without hesitation. He would have failed Zhu Qiyu's imperial favor if he had hesitated even for a moment.

Yu Qian's eyelids twitched, and Shi Heng could hear his own heartbeat. If this was the case, and one of them had to be eliminated, Shi Heng naturally did not want to be eliminated. If he were to take on the responsibility alone, he would not be afraid of Esen.

The generals also had very complicated expressions, and they were thinking about whether they should persuade His Majesty not to do the same thing as discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose.

The Oirat forces haven't arrived yet, and the generals are already used to the dual leadership of Yu Qian and Shi Heng. If something changes unexpectedly, wouldn't the previous plans have to be altered? Changing generals on the eve of battle is a major taboo in warfare!

Zhu Qiyu did not keep his ministers waiting long before slowly announcing, "The position of Commander-in-Chief of the Military Camps will be held by Shi Heng!"

The hall fell into a deathly silence. Even Shi Heng forgot to accept the imperial decree and express his gratitude. He stole a glance at Yu Qian, his expression a mixture of relief and worry.

Yu Qian looked at Zhu Qiyu, a feeling of having ultimately misplaced his trust washing over him. In any case, these twelve battalions had to be under his control.

"Your Majesty!" Before Yu Qian could continue speaking, Zhu Qiyu raised his hand to stop him.

Zhu Qiyu stared at Shi Heng, who then came to his senses. He replied, "I am loyal to the emperor and will naturally obey His Majesty's arrangements."

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness and swear to never fail your command!"

Yu Qian stared blankly at Zhu Qiyu, his mind racing. Could it be that yesterday's recommendation list had angered His Majesty? There had been no warning whatsoever.

Removing him from his position is a minor matter, but if word gets out, the court will be thrown into chaos. Currently, the court agrees that Yu Qian is the center of power to win this battle.

Now that there is no leader, it would be strange if the court officials could sit still. If the court falls into infighting, the excellent situation will collapse in an instant. How could Yu Qian not be indignant?

"Yu Qing!"

Yu Qian seemed not to hear, still pondering what he had done wrong.

"Yu Qing!"

Yu Qian then suddenly realized what was happening and exclaimed, "Your Majesty!"

"You bear a heavy responsibility, and are hereby appointed as the supreme commander of the capital's military administration. The three major camps and twelve regiments in the capital are all under your command. I entrust this battle to you. You are only allowed to win, not lose. Otherwise, we will be ruler and subject again in the afterlife!"

Yu Qian felt a pang in his heart, and when he looked at Zhu Qiyu again, he felt his emotions were like a rollercoaster.

His Majesty is a heartless man who toys with the feelings of his subjects.

"I obey your decree!"

While Yu Qian was overjoyed, a glimmer of clarity appeared in his mind, and he understood Zhu Qiyu's intentions.

This position was a temporary addition, similar to when Jiao Jing assisted Zhu Qiyu in overseeing the country, temporarily taking charge of all the troops in the capital.

After defeating Esen, Yu Qian would have to return to the position of Minister of War. This position would definitely be abolished, as the emperor could not allow his ministers to control all the capital's troops for an extended period while he was in the capital.

The generals hadn't grasped the key point, but upon hearing that such a position existed, their faces lit up with joy. Everyone was happy, and it seemed that everyone got what they wanted.

With this arrangement, the army would not be thrown into chaos, and the generals were now full of confidence in winning the battle.