Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

"I dare to ask a question."

Under such circumstances, Ma Shilong hesitated for a moment, then clasped his fists and said to the emperor: "How do you plan to place the remaining officers and soldiers in Shanhaiguan, as well as the extra troops?"

Ma Shilong knew that if he really accepted this imperial edict and recommended a group of military generals to the emperor to be sent to various places, he would inevitably have to adjust the troop deployment in these defense zones.

Ma Shilong felt that these things were not difficult. They were all leaders. It was a truth that a kind person cannot command an army, and anyone who had been to the battlefield knew it.

Anyone who can catch Ma Shilong's eye must be familiar with doing these things, so Ma Shilong is not worried about these. As long as this matter is started, he has the confidence to stabilize Shanhaiguan in the shortest time possible.

What's more, a crucial stone pass in the Shanhaiguan defense line is guarded by Cao Wenzhao, who is valued by the emperor, so there will be no problem at all.

The only thing that worried Ma Shilong was how to properly deal with the extra officers, especially the troops.

If the layoffs are carried out simply and roughly, it will inevitably cause turmoil in the local area.

"I have thought about this. I will put them all under my command." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile, staring at Ma Shilong.

"Does the Qing family have any other concerns about this answer?"

it is true!

The emperor is going to lead the army in person.

Upon hearing this answer, Ma Shilong's face changed slightly, and he exclaimed in his heart. What he had once suspected was verified at this moment.

As for Zhu Youxiao, he certainly knew that the extra troops in Shanhaiguan would inevitably cause new troubles if they were simply and roughly laid off.

In this case, it would be better to gather them together, put aside their combat effectiveness for the time being, and pull them all to the Liao front battlefield. Then, based on the development of the war situation, let them participate in some battles as appropriate. Those who can leave the battlefield alive in the end must be elite soldiers who have experienced many battles.

But the scale is bound to be small.

After all, war is cruel, and victory in each battle is bound to come at the cost of a large number of lives. But when things came to this point, Zhu Youxiao had no choice but to do this.

Zhu Youxiao needs to reshape the rules, and that requires a great victory to do so. Those who participate in these wars will be the first beneficiaries. Rewarding military merits is a key step in Zhu Youxiao's military reform.

As long as this step can be done well, Zhu Youxiao will be able to keep the military power firmly in his hands at all times, and no one will be able to take it away.

"I don't have any more."

Ma Shilong was puzzled for a long time before he replied.

"You are gone, but I still have it."

Seeing this, Zhu Youxiao smiled and said to Ma Shilong: "Your family should first rectify the various places in Shanhaiguan, and you can also spread the word that after the various places in Shanhaiguan are rectified, all the previously overdue military pay will be paid."

"This is real?"

Hearing this, Ma Shilong subconsciously asked back, and then Ma Shilong realized that he had lost his manners in front of the king. In fact, it was not Ma Shilong's fault, after all, military pay was too important to the army.

Even the most valiant and skilled generals would worry about the soldiers' pay. After all, if the soldiers' pay is delayed, it will shake the morale of the army and even the morale.

"When have I ever told a lie?"

Zhu Youxiao asked with a smile.

"I have been disrespectful in front of your majesty. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

Ma Shilong immediately bowed and apologized.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "Your family does not need to worry about this military pay. The money that Gao Qiqian and his gang coveted was all confiscated by my orders, so this is true."

"I am not a greedy emperor. It is useless to have so much silver in my hand. What I value is Shanhaiguan. I hope that there will be no mistakes in Shanhaiguan in the future!!"

The last stone hanging in Ma Shilong's mind fell.

He was really worried that if the news of the back pay would spread, and in the end no money was actually paid out, it would inevitably make many people resentful.

Even if these people are loyal to the court, but the court finally deceives them, only God knows what extreme actions they will take.

"Your Majesty, don't worry."

Thinking of this, Ma Shilong immediately expressed his position: "Give me ten days, no! In five days, I will definitely rectify Shanhaiguan and make sure that all the things your majesty has said are done well in Shanhaiguan."

"Okay, then I'll wait."

Zhu Youxiao smiled slightly.

With people and money, the rest of the problems are no longer a problem. Basically, anything that can be solved with money in this world is not a difficult problem.

If you really encounter any difficulties in the middle, don't think too much about it, it must be because the money you gave was not enough.

Although this theory is a bit crude, it is the truth.

Looking at Ma Shilong's departing back, the smile on Zhu Youxiao's face disappeared, replaced by seriousness. Whether Shanhaiguan could be stabilized depended on what Ma Shilong did next.

Zhu Youxiao certainly knew that if he delegated all the responsibilities of rectifying Shanhaiguan to Ma Shilong, there might be some problems in the future.

For example, Ma Shilong cultivates personal strength.

But for Zhu Youxiao, he couldn't care less about these things at the moment. He had been delayed in Shanhaiguan for too long and he couldn't delay any longer.

There are too many planned things that are piling up here now, just waiting to see when Shanhaiguan can settle down. If Shanhaiguan cannot settle down, then everything that comes after will be empty talk.

When doing things, one must distinguish the primary from the secondary and be able to tell the importance of things. For Zhu Youxiao, right now, he cannot be trapped by what may happen in the future.

As long as he leads the army in person, he can achieve the final victory. By then, not only Shanhaiguan, but also all the evil tendencies in Liaoqian will be corrected at once! !

"Someone is coming."

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao said indifferently.

"The servant is here."

Lu Jiude, who was standing outside the hall, walked hurriedly towards the emperor.

"Immediately send the decrees I have drafted to various places."

Zhu Youxiao said calmly, "Send it quickly, and make sure nothing goes wrong along the way."

"The servant understands."

Lu Jiude immediately responded: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will take care of these."

"Go."

Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said.

Since everything about Shanhaiguan has been clarified, there is no need to waste any more time. Zhu Youxiao is still relieved that Ma Shilong will be in charge of reorganizing Shanhaiguan.

Then some things outside Shanhaiguan should also be carried out step by step.

Zhu Youxiao felt a fighting spirit in his heart. He didn't think that what the Jianlu could do, he, as the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, could not accomplish. If he couldn't even defeat the Jianlu, that meant he couldn't completely suppress them. If he couldn't do it well, then Zhu Youxiao felt that he didn't need to struggle any more in the future.