Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

Boom!

There was an ear-splitting thunder, a flash of lightning flashed across the sky filled with dark clouds, and the majestic rain washed over the world, as if it wanted to wash away all the dirt.

Although it was a new day, it was so dark that it was hard to tell whether it was day or night.

"Some people just can't stop."

In the Dongnuan Pavilion, Zhu Youxiao was sitting on the throne, reading the memorials submitted by the Dongjishi Factory, and coldly snorted: "I killed more than a dozen famous officials and censors with sticks at the Meridian Gate. Every time I saw what they were talking about, it was... I have abolished the Liao salary, and those who are jumping around are called Huanshi. Those who don’t know, think they are so loyal to the emperor and patriotic!"

Wei Zhongxian and Liu Ruoyu lowered their heads, not daring to say anything else. They could hear their dissatisfaction from their prince's words.

In fact, since the end of the imperial court hearing, the decision to abolish Liao's salary was clear, and various discussions have never stopped, whether in the court or in the capital.

There were even many Qingliu people commenting on this matter, saying whatever they wanted.

Zhu Youxiao has been staying in Qianqing Palace these days and has been paying attention to this matter. Zhu Youxiao just wants to see who will say what if he abolishes Liao pay.

The situation was just as Zhu Youxiao expected.

There are too many remarks and tones that are made in the name of concern, but actually want to criticize the arbitrariness of this policy. Zhu Youxiao is too clear about the hidden thoughts and thoughts of these people.

The Liao wages imposed by the imperial court have, as time goes by, become an important means for some people to exploit the bottom class!

The more they do this, the more Zhu Youxiao feels that he has done the right thing.

From now on, the food and salary related to Liao will be allocated from internal funds. As for the source of this part, they will be found out from the inspection!

"Have all the military pay allocated to the Beijing camp been handed over to Lu Xiangsheng in full?" Zhu Youxiao casually threw the memorial on the imperial case and looked at Wei Zhongxian and asked.

"Your Majesty, everything has been transferred in full."

Wei Zhongxian hurriedly lowered his head and responded: "The memorial submitted by Lu Xiangsheng is currently being recorded and archived in the Supervisor of Ceremonies, and will be submitted to the imperial court soon."

"Ah."

Zhu Youxiao responded. As for the military pay directly allocated to the Beijing camp, Zhu Youxiao didn't feel that there was a problem in the inner court at the moment, and no one dared to put his hand in it.

After all, the threat of liquidating the Royal Horse Prison will still have a great impact on the Twelve Prisons, Four Divisions and Eight Bureaus of the Inner Court. Unless someone is kicked in the head, who would dare to commit a crime against the wind?

military power!

After experiencing some things, especially the imperial court hearing, Zhu Youxiao became more determined and must actually control part of the military power.

Everything else can be postponed, but the centrally controlled army must not only be firmly controlled, but also be severely tempered. What is the use of an army that cannot fight?

"Your Majesty, Fang Zhenghua would like to see you!"

While Zhu Youxiao was thinking, the eunuchs on duty outside the palace hurried to the palace gate and bowed respectfully.

Fang Zhenghua entered the palace?

When Wei Zhongxian heard this, he felt nervous for some reason. Since the Xiji Service Factory was ordered to thoroughly investigate the military situation, Wei Zhongxian felt very uneasy in his heart.

After all, among the twelve supervisors, four divisions and eight bureaus under the jurisdiction of the inner court, apart from the imperial horse supervisor who can control a large amount of money and food, the second most important one is the war bureau.

If there had not been a thorough investigation of the Royal Horse Prison and so many shortcomings were found, Wei Zhongxian would not have worried about anything else at all, but now it is different.

Wei Zhongxian was really worried that someone in the War Bureau would do some nasty things in his name!

This kind of behavior is very common in the inner court.

"Xuan!"

As the emperor's voice sounded, Wei Zhongxian's heart beat faster, and the eunuch waiting outside the palace hurriedly turned around to summon Fang Zhenghua, the admiral of the West Police Factory.

"My slave Fang Zhenghua, please pay your respects to the Emperor!"

Not long after, Fang Zhenghua, who was wearing a scarlet python robe, bowed his head and walked into the hall under the gaze of several people. When he walked to the emperor, he knelt down and worshiped.

It seems that the situation in the war situation is more serious than imagined.

Zhu Youxiao, who was sitting on the throne, saw that the python robe worn by Fang Zhenghua was wet, especially when he entered the palace, his face could not hide his fatigue, and even Fang Zhenghua's eyes were bloodshot, so Zhu Youxiao guessed it. some situations.

"No gifts."

Zhu Youxiao calmed down, stretched out his hand and said: "Go and bring him a cup of ginger tea."

"promise!"

"My slave, please thank God!"

Faced with the concern of his own prince, Fang Zhenghua, who originally felt cold, felt a warmth in his heart at this moment, but when he thought about the situation he had found out, he couldn't help but tremble.

"Your Majesty!"

Thinking of this, Fang Zhenghua did not stand up, but instead kowtowed and said, "I will let you and the entire West Police Bureau find out more about the situation in the War Bureau."

"Tell it like it is!"

Seeing this scene, Zhu Youxiao strengthened his suspicion.

"Your Majesty, according to the investigation by the servants, six people including the eunuch in charge of the war bureau, the eunuch who supervises the war, and the eunuch who supervises the armory are all involved in serious corruption."

Fang Zhenghua reported truthfully: "According to their own confessions, as well as the confessions of powerful eunuchs and eunuchs such as one treasury, two factories and one department, since the first year of Tianqi, only the above six people have embezzled more than one million taels of silver. In addition, they have been in Jingtong. The two places secretly purchased various properties, and even participated in the theft and sale of firearms, artillery, gunpowder, armor, etc. According to a rough estimate by Nei Shutang, the total value is no less than 200 million taels!!"

How dare you! !

Zhu Youxiao's breathing increased significantly. He knew that the Bingzhan Bureau must be in ruins, but he did not expect it to be so serious. This was only the top management of the Bingzhan Bureau.

One warehouse is the armory, the two factories are the Wang Gong Factory and the Armor Factory, and the first department is the Gunpowder Department. The above are all important offices directly under the War and War Bureau! !

The sky has been broken.

Wei Zhongxian, who was standing in front of the emperor, looked frightened when he heard what Fang Zhenghua reported, and his eyes changed when he looked at Fang Zhenghua.

Perhaps Wei Zhongxian knew that there was some corruption in the Bingzhan Bureau, but he did not expect it to be so rampant.

Regardless of the fact that Wei Zhongxian was the Eunuch Bingbi, the Superintendent of Ceremonies, and the Admiral of the East Jishi Factory, he had extremely high power whether in the inner court or in the outer court, relying on the favor of the emperor.

But he may not really know all the things underneath.

What's more, Wei Zhongxian is not clean either! !

All the crows in the world are as black.

"go on."

Zhu Youxiao suppressed his anger and looked at Fang Zhenghua with sharp eyes.

"After investigation, it was found that most of the eunuchs and eunuchs stationed at Wanggong Factory and Armor Factory were guilty of corruption."

Fang Zhenghua tried his best to control his emotions and said in a calm tone: "Since the first year of Tianqi, the internal funds have been allocated for food and salary, and the food and salary allocated by the Ministry of War have been used to supply various firearms, ordnance, etc. for the Beijing camp. Over 130 million taels of silver quilts have been purchased. In order to meet the full demand, a large number of incomplete firearms, ordnance, etc. were often shipped to the Beijing camp with shoddy goods."

"In order to avoid being discovered by the Supervisor of Ceremonies, these people bribed the serving generals in the Beijing camp with silver. This amount of money alone is no less than nearly 20 taels!"

"In addition, the registered craftsmen's households under the jurisdiction of Wanggong Factory and Armor Factory, especially gunsmiths, gunpowder makers, blacksmiths, etc., have been eliminated by the above-mentioned people through various means, but the registered quota remains unchanged. Every time they go to the forge, When firearms and ordnance are needed, a group of craftsmen from the private sector are hired, and there are more than 4000 vacancies for this part alone!"

Lawless!

Zhu Youxiao clenched his fists tightly, and a surge of anger surged from the bottom of his heart. This war situation was not only ruined, it was simply heartbreaking!

Not to mention their greed for money, let’s talk about the more than 4000 vacant positions, and the monthly money received by registered gunsmiths, gunpowder makers, blacksmiths, etc. is much higher than that of ordinary craftsmen.

In other words, most of the money that should be paid to registered craftsmen every month is not actually paid at all, and these scumbags are simply greedy! !

"Okay!! That's great!!"

Zhu Youxiao slapped the imperial court angrily and shouted: "These are all my money. I squeezed it out through frugality. I thought it could improve the combat power of the Beijing camp, but I didn't expect that they all got greedy!!"

Thump~

Wei Zhongxian, Liu Ruoyu and others who were standing in front of the emperor were all kneeling on the ground at this moment. Everyone could feel the emperor's anger, especially Wei Zhongxian, who was trembling all over. He had never thought that the people below would be so rampant. To the point! !