Reborn as a tyrant in the Ming Dynasty

"Da Sima is holding a meeting now. Does it have anything to do with the gunpowder smuggling case?"

"I don't know! In today's meeting with His Majesty the Qianqing Sect, Da Sima did not go with him."

"How is it possible to go? You don't want to think about how he got Yuan Keli's Minister of War."

"It's a rare thing to be promoted to an official."

"Stop talking a few words. The government is in such chaos right now, so be careful of trouble coming from your mouth..."

In the Office of the Ministry of War, a group of officials wearing various official robes and embroidered uniforms rushed towards the Shangshu office in small groups, with various discussions going on.

Officials from the sixth rank and above in the Ministry of War have all received official letters from Yuan Keli. Although some people may have more or less opinions on Yuan Keli taking over as Minister of War, the current confusing situation in the court makes them All restrained very well.

No one who can be an official in Beijing is stupid!

"I'm waiting to meet the Grand Sima/Shang Shu!"

An unusual voice sounded in the main hall of the study room. Yuan Keli, who was sitting in the main seat, glanced at the military officials gathered in the hall and understood what was going on.

Although he has come to the Ministry of War to perform his duties, in the hearts of some people, they have opinions about his appointment as Minister of War.

This is not limited to the Ministry of War.

There are also other departments and offices.

no way.

Who let him, the Minister of the Ministry of War, be directly promoted by the emperor without going through the formal selection process? It was inevitable that he would encounter this situation if he was appointed and dismissed out of compliance with the procedures.

But Yuan Keli has no regrets.

One is the imperial edict issued by the emperor, and the other is a report to the emperor's monarchs and ministers after going to Beijing.

In summary, Yuan Keli deeply felt that the emperor wanted to reform the long-standing shortcomings of the Ministry of War and solve the Jianlu rebellion in Liaodong and the chieftain rebellion in the southwest. Compared with these major events, his personal honor and disgrace are nothing!

"Where's Zuo Sima?"

Yuan Keli, who was sitting on the main seat, saw that only one of the two ministers from the Ministry of War came. He frowned and said, pretending not to know, "I went to take office in the Ministry of War. This is the first meeting of the Ministry of War. Why was I absent without any reason?"

The ministers, ministers, and principals of the Ministry of War who gathered in the hall all looked at one place in tacit understanding after hearing the question from their chief minister.

This is to establish prestige.

When Yan Mingtai, the right minister of the Ministry of War, saw this, he immediately knew what was going on. However, Yan Mingtai did not hesitate and stepped forward to explain to Yuan Keli: "Back to Da Sima, the left minister was affected by the gunpowder smuggling case and was taken to the West Police Factory a few days ago. He left, and several other officials and chief officers from the Ministry of War were also taken away."

Did he come back to the court to serve as an official because of his friendship with Yan Mingtai, the eunuch of Wei Dynasty?

Looking at Yan Mingtai who came out, Yuan Keli, who was sitting on the main seat, narrowed his eyes slightly. In Ming Dynasty's officialdom, there were no secrets at all.

Ok.

bad.

As long as it is done, no matter how careful you are, you can't avoid certain news from getting out.

Just like the imperial censor Zhiqing who recommended Yan Mingtai as the right minister of the Ministry of War, he was previously employed by Zhao Nanxing and belonged to the Donglin Party, but what can he do?

The main backbone of the Donglin Party was previously impeached and imprisoned by Wei Zhongxian and his eunuchs. This made it possible that starting from the first year of Taichang, they seized the opportunity to overthrow the cabinet chief minister Fang Congzhe and fight against the Chu-Zhe Party and other factions, and then gradually rose. The Donglin Party is now in a state where everyone in the government is clamoring for a fight.

The court is made of iron and the officials are flowing water.

No matter how strong the power was before, once it falls behind, it will be swept away just like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

This also led to the party struggle in the central court of the Ming Dynasty. After continuing for a period of time, the corresponding group representatives would be replaced, but this harmed the foundation of the Ming Dynasty!

Continuous party strife will inevitably breed a bad atmosphere, that is, officials in the court and local officials will try their best to find tricks and flattery. The more proficient in this way, the more prosperous and secure their official career will be. Officials who do things are lost in the officialdom.

This has led to serious corruption in officialdom! !

"I know a thing or two about the gunpowder smuggling case. Although the case was reported by the War Bureau under the jurisdiction of the inner court, more than 100,000 kilograms of gunpowder were stolen and sold in just a few years. This is unprecedented in our court! !”

Yuan Keli gathered his thoughts, glanced at Yan Mingtai, the right servant, and then said in a sonorous tone: "It would be fine if that batch of gunpowder goes to the people, but if any of it dares to go to Liaodong, even a pound, it will be a capital crime for collaborating with the enemy!!"

"If any of the summoned officials from the Ministry of War dare to commit such a serious crime, I, as the Minister of War, will definitely impeach them!!"

Yan Mingtai and other officials from the Ministry of War all showed different expressions after listening to what Yuan Keli said. At the same time, they all understood Yuan Keli's attitude in their hearts.

"Let's not discuss the gunpowder smuggling case for the time being. Today's meeting of the Ministry of War is to discuss our own affairs." Yuan Keli did not pay attention to the reactions of the officials in the hall. The reason why he raised the question just now was because he wanted to take advantage of it. He started a gunpowder smuggling case to express his position and attitude.

After being in officialdom for so long, Yuan Keli knew some rules very well.

If this power cannot be established, then it will undoubtedly be a dream to take charge of the Ministry of War in the future, and the arrested Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War made Yuan Keli see an opportunity.

If his superior recommends a person to the emperor who can take over the vacant left minister of the Ministry of War, then his position in the Ministry of War will be secure.

Yuan Keli never thought about forming cliques in the Ministry of War, but in the current atmosphere, if he wants to be down-to-earth and do practical things, he must deal with this kind of personnel matters well, otherwise, he will be tripped up if he is not careful. , it is very likely that the boat will capsize in the gutter!

"When I took office as the governor of Denglai, I was aware of a long-standing shortcoming in the Ministry of War."

Yuan Keli lifted up his robe sleeves and said calmly: "The local post system is bloated, and the food and salary allocated by the court cannot be allocated in time, which causes post soldiers in various places to flee and steal the post horses needed for express delivery. Every time there is an express delivery, When transmitting, there are often delays!!”

The atmosphere in the main hall of Shangshufang changed.

Countless pairs of eyes focused on one place, and the officials of the Chai Jia Qing Li Department showed different expressions. Some timid people even started to break out in cold sweats.

They never thought that the newly appointed Minister of the Ministry of War would be the first to cause trouble in the Department of Chejiaqing Officials. It is said that the new official will be the first to make trouble after taking office, but there is no need to hit us first!

Every one of the officials who drove the Qing Dynasty's official department could not help but feel their heart beat faster.

"From today onwards, I will be personally in charge to check the accounting books of the Chachiqingli Department over the years and sort out all the matters involving Yi Chuan as soon as possible."

Under this situation, Yuan Keli directly stated his intention, "If there are bad debts, no matter who is involved, I will handle it according to the rules. Right Sima, you will help me complete this matter. As for other matters, I will definitely handle it according to the rules." All the officials of the Qing Dynasty are performing their duties. During this period, if you dare to let me know, if anyone dares to stay in his position and not seek his duties, then you will not blame me for being ruthless!!"

Yuan Keli directly made his words clear, which made many people nervous. Regardless of how Yuan Keli took office, the current Minister of War is Yuan Keli. Maybe he will be treated differently in other places. But in the headquarters of the Ministry of War, there is no problem in punishing the officials under the Ministry of War!

This is the attitude Yuan Keli wants to express! !