Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

The next day.

Ministry of War.

"The lower official Hong Chengchou has met Da Sima."

In the main hall, Hong Chengchou, who was wearing a scarlet official robe with a peacock embroidered on his chest, saluted Yuan Keli with a sonorous and powerful tone and an attitude that was neither humble nor overbearing.

He is tall and handsome.

Yuan Keli, who was sitting on the official chair, looked at Hong Chengchou in front of him and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

"Zuo Sima doesn't need to be polite."

Yuan Keli lifted up the sleeves of his robe, stretched out his hand and smiled at Hong Chengchou: "It's been a tiring journey. I originally thought that Zuo Sima had arrived in Beijing from Zhejiang and would come back to the Yamen later to take up his post. I never thought that Zuo Sima would come to the Yamen so soon. "

According to the Ming Dynasty system, those who were promoted from the local government to the central government should have corresponding time to rest. Firstly, it would leave time for each other, and secondly, it would give the new appointee the opportunity to understand the situation of the court.

After all, working locally is completely different from working in Beijing.

There are many yamen in Beijing. It may be an exaggeration, but if it is not that exaggerated, just drop a brick and hit a fourth or fifth grade official.

Perhaps the fourth and fifth grade officials have great power in the local area, but in the capital, they really have a lot of power. This also makes the officialdom in Beijing always adhere to a saying, even more powerful than that in the local area, that is, it is better to bully the old than the young. , after all, youth often means great potential!

"Calling Da Sima Ji to die."

Hong Chengchou smiled slightly, raised his head and said to Yuan Keli: "I received His Majesty's order from Zhejiang, and I didn't dare to rest for a moment, for fear of betraying His Majesty's trust and delaying the important affairs of the court."

His speech was impeccable.

Hong Chengchou's words made Yuan Keli unable to help but sigh.

Yuan Keli recommended a person to the emperor for the vacant post of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War, but the emperor did not accept it and instead appointed Hong Chengchou.

Yuan Keli knew a little about Hong Chengchou, but not much.

"Then has His Majesty summoned Zuo Sima?"

Yuan Keli gathered his thoughts, looked at Hong Chengchou and continued.

"Never."

Hong Chengchou bowed his head slightly and said: "After the official arrived in Beijing, he handed over the imperial report to the emperor. Your Majesty asked the official to come to the Ministry of War to take up his post first. When it is time for the meeting, he will summon the official."

It turned out to be the case.

Yuan Keli raised his eyebrows slightly, and the doubts in his heart were finally solved at this moment.

No wonder Hong Chengchou came to the Ministry of War to take up his post as soon as he arrived in the capital. It turned out that this was the emperor's wish. It seemed that the emperor valued this person very much, but he valued him highly, but the emperor also wanted to test Hong Chengchou.

Trying to figure out what's best for you is a skill that officials in Beijing must learn.

Not everyone is qualified to meet the Holy Spirit.

If you don't seize the opportunity when one of the few comes, you will be doomed to do nothing in your life.

Even if you have real abilities, if you can't let the people above see you, your achievements in this life will be just that.

In the officialdom of Ming Dynasty, the most indispensable thing is officials!

"That being the case, the Ministry of War has an important matter that needs to be dealt with after Zuo Sima takes office."

Yuan Keli, who guessed the emperor's intention, looked at Hong Chengchou after pondering for a moment and said, "I just don't know if Zuo Sima is willing to take over?"

"Please give your orders, Da Sima!"

Hong Chengchou bowed in salute.

Since the emperor appointed Hong Chengchou as the left minister of the Ministry of War, according to common sense, after Hong Chengchou arrived in Beijing from the local area, he would be summoned by the emperor. However, the emperor did not see Hong Chengchou and instead asked him to serve in the Ministry of War. All this has profound meaning.

Yuan Keli just thought of this and knew that the emperor was somewhat dissatisfied with some matters of the Ministry of War.

Thinking of all the recent events, Yuan Keli also knew what the emperor was thinking.

In fact, it was not just the emperor who was dissatisfied.

Yuan Keli, the Minister of the Ministry of War, will not mention the situation in the DPRK for the time being. Just talking about some of the affairs involved in the Ministry of War, he is also very dissatisfied.

Under the emperor's promotion, the rectification of things in the capital has begun to bear fruit.

However, since he took up the post of Minister of the Ministry of War, some clear affairs have not made progress, which made Yuan Keli understand what was going on.

Especially the reform of Yichuan, which he took charge of, and the various long-term drawbacks and cancers that he identified made Yuan Keli feel angry and determined to reform Yichuan!

If the Yi Chuan restructuring fails to make progress, Tianzi's clear strategy against Liao may be difficult to maintain. After all, it will really involve war. Without an efficient Yi Chuan system, fighter opportunities may be delayed in the delay. This is Yuan Keli's Absolutely unacceptable.

"Speaking of which, I took up my post at the Ministry of War not long ago."

Yuan Keli calmed down and said in a calm tone: "But I am worried that the Ministry of War has too many people and is procrastinating in doing things. The court spends so much money and food every year, and the Ministry of War is such an important existence, but there are always some people who do not seek their duties in their positions. This is extremely bad for the court.”

"Since Zuo Sima has come to the Ministry of War to take up his post, I would like to leave this matter to Zuo Sima. Of course, if Zuo Sima has any concerns, he can express them directly to me."

It seems that this is His Majesty's test.

After listening to what Yuan Keli said, Hong Chengchou thought about it in his heart. Originally, he had not thought about taking up a post at the Ministry of War after arriving in Beijing. After all, he did not have a comprehensive understanding of the situation in the capital, and it would be disadvantageous for him to come to the Ministry of War to take up a post without preparation.

He is only thirty-two years old this year. If the emperor had not specially promoted him, he might have to stay in the position of political leftist councilor in the two Zhejiang provinces for a while longer.

But now he has been specially promoted by the emperor. From the position of fourth grade, he has been promoted to the third grade. Although it is only two steps, the meaning is different.

One is a local assistant official, and the other is a central official. Can they be the same?

It was precisely this that made Hong Chengchou hesitate for a long time when he received the imperial edict, but he was finally willing to go to Beijing to serve.

After all, the temptation is too great!

If you can gain a firm foothold in Beijing, even if you are specially promoted by the emperor, some people will criticize you as an official, but it doesn't matter.

As long as you can stand firm, nothing is a problem.

"The lower official is willing to share the worries of Da Sima."

Thinking of this, Hong Chengchou's expression became serious and he bowed to Yuan Keli.

Although Hong Chengchou knew that if he took this job, he would definitely offend a large number of people, but did he have a choice?

If he could not improve and establish a firm foothold in the Ministry of War, then the emperor would be disappointed with him, and Hong Chengchou could guess what this would bring without thinking too much.

"Okay, I'll wait and see."

Yuan Keli smiled slightly and said: "I will send someone to clarify some of the information I know with Zuo Sima. The Ministry of War must have a new look!"

"I understand."

Hong Chengchou paid his respects again.

Yuan Keli was satisfied with Hong Chengchou's performance. This matter should have been done by Zhang Heming. However, after the matter was finalized, Zhang Heming used various reasons to shirk the responsibility because of some changes in the court. This made Yuan Keli feel very sad. It's dissatisfaction.

If everyone is like Zhang Heming, will the court still do anything?

Since you, Zhang Heming, are refusing to do it, then let someone else do it!

Looking at Hong Chengchou's leaving figure, Yuan Keli narrowed his eyes slightly. He was actually looking forward to how Hong Chengchou would proceed with this matter!