Factory owner is king

Chapter 85
Is there any need for Jinyiwei to exist?
The answer is yes.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not think of this answer, but he has a deep understanding.

The existence of the intelligence department first originated in the military, and spies and scouts can be considered members of the intelligence department.And for using it in politics and becoming the emperor's eagle dog, we must thank Qin Shi Huang Ying Zheng for his wisdom.

Although Jinyiwei was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, as early as the Qin Dynasty, there was already a similar department. Its name was Heibingtai. After that, the emperors of all dynasties established similar functions. The more famous ones, such as the embroidery department of the Han Dynasty Yishishi (founded by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and forced the prince to death.), school affairs in the Three Kingdoms period, Wu Zetian's plum blossom inner guard in the Tang Dynasty, camp guards in the Song Dynasty, and so on.The Yuan Dynasty does not seem to have one, but it is a special case, and it only existed for 98 years. Its experience seems to only disprove the necessity of the existence of intelligence agencies.If the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty could have a sharp blade like Jin Yiwei in his hand, then the leaders of the Khan King below would not disobey him.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not read many books when he was a child, and his experience in governing the country is just two words: balance.Where there is yin, there must be yang.He arranged positions, responsibilities, and corresponding opponents for everyone, including himself.His philosophy of life tells him: only the most stable is the balanced one.He had always thought that Jin Yiwei was just one of the insignificant opponents he arranged for himself, no, he was not an opponent, but just a plaything.Use it when you think of it, and throw it away if you don't want it.

This was the case with Mao Xiang, the first commander of Jinyiwei. Zhu Yuanzhang used him to deal with the civil official group, and killed him with a casual sentence. He proved his absolute control over Jin Yiwei.

But this time the urgent report from Shu made Zhu Yuanzhang see a problem: Although Jin Yiwei is just a knife, he is a knife in the hands of the emperor.When the knife produces thought, it is not necessarily the enemy of the emperor.

Why was Zhu Chun fooled and sent troops to attack Mount Matou?Because he believed that Jin Yiwei was loyal.

Why was Zhu Yuanzhang fooled and agreed to Zhu Chun's request?Because he also believed in Jin Yiwei's loyalty.

But the reality slapped both of them hard in the face, and it also slapped Daming Chao in the face.

Now that the problem has arisen, it is enough to solve it, but Zhu Yuanzhang is a little uncertain now.

'Is it necessary to abolish Jinyiwei? ' Zhu Yuanzhang thought, then shook his head and denied the plan.

The feeling of omniscience and omnipotence brought about by the existence of Jin Yiwei is intoxicating, and it also makes the title of emperor worthy of the name.What's more, you have to count on it to kill people later.

But if it is not abolished. . . . . .

'Establish another Jinyiwei? Zhu Yuanzhang whispered to himself, "A Jinyiwei who is used to supervise the Jinyiwei."

It has to be said that the existence of things has its own reasons, and history also has its inevitability.

Zhu Yuanzhang abolished the prime minister, but in later generations there appeared a monster who ruled the sky and the earth.Zhu Yuanzhang forbade eunuchs to intervene in politics. As a result, Zhu Di established Dongchang, and Zhu Zhanji established Neishutang, redefining the eunuchs.

The novel products one by one, in fact, are the result and necessity of power struggle.The civil servants need a stronger right to speak and a leader, so the Grand Bachelor appeared.Facing the increasingly powerful civil official group, the emperor also needed new forces to contend, so they focused on the group of eunuchs.

This is simply inevitable. If you want to suppress civil officials, naturally you cannot rely on them.

Similarly, at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang wants to suppress Jin Yiwei, who can he think of?

"Old Zhang," Zhu Yuanzhang said softly, looking at the white paper in front of him.

"The old slave is here," Lao Zhang replied softly from the side.

"You said... If I want to take back what I said before, what reason should I use?" Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was very flat, without any ups and downs, as if it was a homely chat.

But when Lao Zhang listened, his mind was racing and his eyes were shining.From the moment Zhu Yuanzhang entered the imperial study, he has been waiting beside him.Lao Zhang saw Zhu Yuanzhang's every move and word in his heart. He knew that this was a good opportunity, a real God-given opportunity!
"Your Majesty is God, no reason is needed." In eight words, in a blink of an eye, Lao Zhang came up with this answer and said it in a respectful and submissive tone.

"Hehe." Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled twice, turned his head to look at Lao Zhang, and said with a smile, "You are a treacherous and cunning man."

"The old slave just said something." The corner of Lao Zhang's mouth slightly grinned, revealing a simple smile.

It's hard to believe that an old eunuch who has been in a high position for many years can show such a smile.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Lao Zhang's expression seriously, then sighed with emotion, and said nothing.

a long time,

Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "Is that Xu Ruyi really taken away? Lost?"

Lao Zhang thought for a while, and replied, "According to the inspection report, after Lan Chun was kidnapped by the White Lotus Sect, Xu Ruyi chased him all the way to the edge of Mochou Lake, and was finally repelled by the opponent. After that, he didn't give up, so he went out all the way." Went to the capital to track down Lan Chun's whereabouts. Jin Yiwei didn't know the inside story, and only thought that Xu Ruyi was also taken away by the White Lotus Sect."

"Then where is he now?"

"I really don't know the specific old slave, but if the old slave guessed correctly, he is very likely to be in Sichuan now."

"Oh?" Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows, "Tell me the reason."

"Yes" Lao Zhang agreed, and then said, "The reason why Xu Ruyi pursued Lan Chun was because she stayed in Lan Yu's mansion for a while and was grateful for Lan Yu's care. After all...a child."

"Hmph," Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly, "I'm so grateful for my kindness, I forgot my identity, and I'm not afraid of causing trouble and losing my head."

That's what he said, but then he thought about it, didn't this mean that Xu Ruyi was affectionate? It didn't seem to be a bad thing. He should have been put next to Yunwen earlier.

Lao Zhang went on to say, "No one knows where Lan Chun is, and the whereabouts of the White Lotus Sect is not easy to find out, but there must be some turmoil in the rivers and lakes when there is such a big commotion in Sichuan. Then Xu Ruyi may not go there to check." Small. And..."

"And what?"

"And wasn't there a martial arts conference held at the CD Mansion a while ago? The children are so lively, so it's not surprising to go and see it."

"En." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, and then said, "Old Zhang,"

"The old slave is here."

"In a while, you will give orders to go down and search for Xu Ruyi's whereabouts with all your strength. If you find it, bring it to the palace immediately to see me."

"Old servant obeys the order." Lao Zhang bowed and agreed, and then slowly exited the imperial study room with a trace of his mouth showing. . . .A not-so-cheesy smile.

Seeing the figure of Lao Zhang leaving, Zhu Yuanzhang turned his attention to the white paper on the table again. After thinking for a while, he picked up a pen and wrote the three big characters "Jianshi Factory" next to Jinyiwei, and circled it. .Just as he was about to tick off the two circles, Zhu Yuanzhang stopped again and muttered: "How can a newly established yamen fight against my Jinyiwei?"

Not long after, a snow-white carrier pigeon fluttered out from the inner courtyard of the palace. . . .

(End of this chapter)