Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

Yuan Keli has been in a bad mood recently. There has been a breakthrough involving the investigation of Yi Chuan. The situation is much more serious than he expected.

There are many problems involving the post relays set up within the territory of Beizhili, including express delivery shops, water horse posts, and delivery offices. They even extend to local bureaus and local health stations, stealing and selling post horses, misappropriating post money, and abusing customs certificates. Privately recruiting post soldiers to enrich his own pockets... This series of clarified situations made Yuan Keli clear that there was a big problem with the post established by the imperial court! !

What worried Yuan Keli the most was that among all the problems he had found out, many of them had been investigated before but had not been found. But just because Hong Chengchou was appointed as the left minister of the Ministry of War, and he asked Hong Chengchou to rectify the personnel of the Ministry of War, these problems They just popped up like mushrooms after a rain.

Yuan Keli thought of Zhang Heming! !

This was obviously to embarrass him, the Minister of War, and Yuan Keli finally thought of the reason that prompted Zhang Heming to do this. Without him, it was simply that his power was threatened.

While rushing to the Qianqing Palace all the way, Yuan Keli was still hesitating whether to truthfully report the situation of the Ministry of War, especially the matters involving Yi Chuan, to the emperor.

After all, this is no small matter.

But then again, as the Minister of the Ministry of War, when faced with such a difficult problem, he did not think of a way to solve it, but threw the problem in front of the emperor. Then he, the Minister of the Ministry of War, might not be able to sit firmly in the future.

"Yuan Qing is here!"

Just when Yuan Keli rushed to Dongnuan Pavilion and was about to bow to the emperor, Zhu Youxiao showed a faint smile and stood up from the throne, "I want to discuss some matters involving the Liao strategy with the Qing family. Some people It’s best to move the position, otherwise it may affect subsequent plans.”

Ok?

When Yuan Keli heard this, although his face did not change, doubts arose in his heart.

"This is the file I ordered my people to sort out. Yuan Qing can take a look first."

Zhu Youxiao picked up a file from the imperial case, turned around and handed it to Yuan Keli, "Judging from the current situation, if you want to launch a new strategy against Liao, the imperial court must make arrangements quickly to ensure the many important places surrounding Liaodong. There must be reliable people in charge, so that Ming Dynasty can take the initiative when confronting Jianlu!"

After experiencing many things, Zhu Youxiao became more determined to fight against the Liao Dynasty. Without a hearty personal victory, it would not be able to deter the world, especially the central court. After all, the Ming Dynasty is now , there are too many hidden dangers hidden in the dark.

After Yuan Keli received the file, he began to read it with a serious expression. It was also at this time that Yuan Keli learned of many arrangements that he had not previously known about.

In addition to the known Xiong Tingbi's reorganization of the Beijing camp, this also includes some new troops, as well as Huang Degong's troops who want to temper their headquarters and Zhuling guards through suppression training.

Yuan Keli also learned for the first time that Lu Xiangsheng had left Beijing under the order and went to his hometown to recruit brave men to form the Tianxiong Army. After this army was established, he went north to Yongping Prefecture to prepare for the construction of a new port.

Even when I saw that the Disaster Relief Office led by Sun Chuanting, the law enforcement team under its jurisdiction was actually disguised as law enforcement. In fact, it was recruiting new soldiers. In the future, it would be used to supplement the soldiers of the Beijing camp and the new army, and even serve as the backbone of the transportation of baggage. , Yuan Keli was shocked in his heart.

Yuan Keli never expected that the emperor's thoughts would be so thoughtful.

It was clear that they had faced many challenges and disturbances before, but while solving these problems, they were also planning strategies for the Liao Dynasty, which the outer court did not know.

In addition, Liu Xingzuo was appointed as the chief military officer of the Tianjin Navy, and Sun Yuanhua was appointed as the governor of Denglai. After Yuan Keli saw them one by one, he knew that the emperor was determined to personally conquer the war!

It was also at this moment that Yuan Keli felt a stronger sense of urgency in his heart.

no! The issue of Yi Chuan's restructuring must be properly resolved, and the emperor cannot be bothered by this matter.

Yuan Keli made up his mind.

"Judging from the current situation, several chess holes around Liaodong have been laid out one by one." After an unknown amount of time, Zhu Youxiao stood in front of the hanging map and said with a serious expression.

"It seems that the containment of Jianlu has basically taken shape, but in fact there are still many problems to be solved. In addition to Liaoqian, I think that in addition to Liu Xingzuo, there should be familiarity with important places like Sanwei in Tianjin. People in charge of Liaodong affairs will be in charge, so that they can support Liu Xingzuo in training the navy, and play a vital role in coordinating the future frontline war in western Liaoning, and even the war in southern Liaoning."

"Your Majesty is right."

Yuan Keli nodded and said: "Although the current governor of Tianjin, Li Changgeng, has done a great job under the rule of Tianjin, especially supervising the Liaoning salary issue, which has solved a lot of worries for the court, he is too straightforward and has offended a lot of people in Tianjin. Man, if Tianjin as a whole wants to achieve His Majesty’s plan, the stability of the three guards in Tianjin is the first factor.”

"I have also considered this."

Zhu Youxiao replied: "This is what I think. I will dismiss the post of governor of Tianjin, transfer Liaodong Zanhua Mao Yuanyi, and take up the post of Tianjin Military Preparation Road. This person knows Liao affairs and knows the military formations. More importantly, Mao Yuanyi understands Artillery, with him in charge of the Tianjin Three Guards, he can sort out the Tianjin Three Guards, and at the same time support Liu Xingzuo in organizing and training the navy."

"And as far as I know, Mao Yuanyi and Sun Yuanhua once worked together. In this way, when Liu Xingzuo was training the navy, if he encountered a shortage of warships under his command, Mao Yuanyi could come forward to coordinate with Sun Yuanhua and prepare for shipbuilding in Tianjin and Denglai at the same time. The factory will speed up the efficiency of sea-going shipbuilding, and all expenses related to shipbuilding will be directly allocated from internal funds."

Yuan Keli frowned slightly and said: "Although your majesty's arrangement is good, how should Li Changgeng be placed? After all, this person has made great contributions in Tianjin. If he is dismissed, I am afraid that there will be a lot of discussion between the government and the public, and it will even become cold. The human heart.”

"The one I want to dismiss is the governor of Tianjin, not Li Changgeng."

Zhu Youxiao smiled, looked at Yuan Keli and said, "Li Changgeng has made great contributions during his tenure. He is specially promoted to Beijing to take up the vacant post of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs!"

This……

Yuan Keli's eyes widened. He never thought that the emperor would actually let Li Changgeng take up the vacant post of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. If this news spread, I'm afraid it would cause a shock.

But in Zhu Youxiao's view, Li Changgeng is worth it!

Li Changgeng, a native of Macheng, Huguang, was a Jinshi in the 23rd year of Wanli. He did not support the party, his heart was like water, he was upright, and he dared to speak out. When he was the governor of Tianjin, he also held the title of censor of the right capital, and he was responsible for building Huaizhou ships and Tongjin. Nine things, including roads, negotiating oxcarts, determining sea routes, intercepting gang transportation, discussing money laws, appointing ministers, opening cases, and strict sea defense, all helped the court solve important tasks.

Would Zhu Youxiao not reuse such a talent?

So who should be reused?

"In addition, I also plan to promote Bi Ziyan to the post of Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and Dong Yingju to be the minister of Qian Fa!" While Yuan Keli was shocked, Zhu Youxiao continued.

"You have a saying that food and fodder should go before troops and horses are deployed. Since we have decided to launch an attack on Liao, we cannot do without the supply of food and wages. What's more, I have paid back the Liao's payment apportionment. If we want to fight this war, the national treasury must be full. "

"Nowadays, it is not only the Ministry of War that is going to change, but also the Ministry of Household Affairs. I am still worried about relying on Li Qiyuan to support the Ministry of Household Affairs alone. There are too many people who are not seeking their jobs in their positions, such as Bi Ziyan and Dong Yingju. With them here, I can relax a little bit."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

When Yuan Keli heard this, he immediately bowed and bowed.

Zhu Youxiao doesn't care whether he is wise or not.

But Zhu Youxiao understood one thing.

It’s okay to be short of anything these days, just don’t be short of money and food.

A penny cannot defeat a hero, not even an emperor.

If you want to reverse the decline of the Ming Dynasty, you need to take action in many aspects.

"In addition to talking about these things, I summoned the Qing family here this time. There are also a few things I want to tell the Qing family." Zhu Youxiao calmed down and looked at Yuan Keli and continued.

"One is the reform of Yi Chuan. The Qing family must speed up the progress. The other is that I want the Qing family to figure out the garrison of various places in the pass, especially the three associations in Jizhen, including the number of troops, food and wages, and many other matters. They must have a clear grasp of them. .”

"The minister obeys the order!"

Yuan Ke immediately responded.

However, it was also through this incident that Yuan Keli became more determined. The Emperor valued the Battle of Liaodong very much. As a minister of the Ming Dynasty, what he could do was not to pour cold water on the Emperor, but to do everything possible to help the Emperor solve his problems.

After all, in Yuan Keli's view, a battle with the Jianlu was unavoidable. It would be better to fight early than to fight late. If the Ming Dynasty could not take the initiative, it would face more passivity in the future, not to mention that in addition to the Jianlu rebellion, there was still no one in the southwest. If there is a chieftain rebellion, the two must be resolved first!

If the Ming Dynasty fails to resolve the rebellions in these two places, it will be very dangerous for the Ming Dynasty, and even the national treasury will continue to be weakened. There are too many problems caused by the rebellion...