Daqin: The beginning of the collapse of the sky, sweeping across the Western Regions

Chapter 25 The Sword of Damocles Hanging Over the Ministers’ Heads

Compared to the joy of the military generals, the civil officials were filled with shock at this moment.

Ying Tian first changed the system of three dukes and nine ministers to the system of three provinces and six ministries, and then set up the Censorate, the Inspectorate and the Dali Temple.

Once these institutions are established, a situation of mutual checks and balances will be formed in the court, and no one institution will dominate.

Now a Five Military Commandery has been set up to oversee the transfer of troops from various places.

Even if the generals stationed outside wanted to rebel, it would be impossible to do so without the support of the Five Military Commanderies.

Moreover, if the Five Military Governor's Office wanted to rebel, it would also be impossible because the generals stationed outside the city received the tiger talisman directly from Ying Tian, ​​and never from the Five Military Governor's Office.

The two serve to check and balance each other, and the military power is always firmly in Yingtian's hands.

Such a brilliant plan can only show that Ying Tian is really too smart.

Just when everyone thought that Ying Tian had finished the arrangements, they found that he smiled and then continued to speak.

"Didn't you just ask me why the imperial examination involves agriculture and manufacturing? Now I'll tell you!"

"I will now set up a Royal Academy of Sciences to research and develop weapons and other things that are beneficial to the country! Its status is equal to the six ministries."

“Once the talents in manufacturing and agriculture have achieved excellence, they will be immediately assigned to this college.”

After hearing Ying Tian's words, the ministers present frowned, their hearts full of confusion.

"Sir! Why did you go to the trouble of setting up this department? Don't we already have weapons? And what else is so important to you?"

Cao Shen bowed to Ying Tian and asked in confusion.

His question was also the question in the minds of everyone present. Noticing the expressions on their faces, Ying Tian smiled and then began to explain to them.

"Let me give you an example. In ancient times, people used wooden tools to reclaim wasteland. The efficiency was very slow and the productivity was extremely low!"

"But then stone tools appeared, and efficiency gradually improved, and then bronze tools appeared. With the continuous development of these things, our productivity has also been continuously improved."

"As for the increase in productivity, I don't need to explain to you what it means."

"Besides, do you think the paper and movable type I took out can be of any use?"

"So do you think these things are beneficial? Should we pay attention to them?"

After hearing Ying Tian's explanation, all the civil and military officials present suddenly understood.

After all, the paper and movable type printing house that Ying Tian took out were enough to make him famous forever.

You know, these things are beneficial to the inheritance of culture! This is why they can open free schools in the Western Regions.

"So that's how it is. Young Master has foresight and we are far behind! This is a good thing that benefits the country and the people, and it should be implemented!"

"Well! Next I'm going to set up two factories and one person!"

"These two factories are the East Factory and the West Factory, responsible for guarding the emperor and conducting patrols and arrests!"

"One of them is the Bad Guys, who are responsible for gathering intelligence on foreign forces!"

"These three institutions are directly under my jurisdiction, and I have the royal authority to execute them first and report to them later."

"The governor of the East Factory is Cao Zhengchun, the governor of the West Factory is Yu Huatian! As for the leader of the bad guys, it's Yuan Tiangang!"

After he finished speaking, three people walked in. One of them was an old man and a young man, both of them were eunuchs with white faces and no beards, while the other man wore a bamboo hat and a mask that looked like a skull on his face.

After they came in, the three of them immediately knelt on one knee and said to Ying Tian, ​​"Your Highness, we are here to see you!"

"Well! Get up!"

Ying Tian waved his hand and said to them with a smile.

After Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian stood up, they immediately stood behind Ying Tian, ​​guarding him on the left and right.

"You have already met these three, so there is no need for me to introduce them to you again!"

Ying Tian glanced at the three people behind him, and then said something to the ministers present.

"We are all colleagues from now on. I hope you can help me!"

Cao Zhengchun bowed to the civil and military officials, then spoke to them with a forced smile.

For Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian, they were the loyal dogs in Ying Tian's hands. They would bite whoever he told them to bite, and kill whoever he told them to kill!

Looking at the smile on his face, and then thinking of the power in their hands, all the ministers present couldn't help but gasp.

They knew Yu Huatian and Cao Zhengchun. After all, they were with Ying Tian and served him every day. As Ying Tian's confidants, these ministers had met them more or less.

And don't look at these two eunuchs, they seem to be powerless, but in fact they are both at the level of Xuanzong master. If you underestimate them, you will be easily deceived by them.

Now the two factories and one guard established by Ying Tian are not only spy agencies, but also military agencies. The whole world is under their surveillance, and they directly obey Ying Tian. It is really too scary.

Now these two institutions are like a sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of the ministers, warning them not to do wrong things, otherwise the sword will fall at any time.

Liu Bowen, Yu Qian and others who lived in the Ming Dynasty naturally understood the horror of the East Factory and the West Factory.

The most vivid memory for Liu Bowen was at a morning court session when Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly asked Song Ne why he was angry last night. When he heard this, Song Ne himself was very surprised.

When Zhu Yuanzhang took out the portrait of himself when he was angry last night, the pupils of everyone present trembled slightly and they felt scared in their hearts.

It is clear from this incident that the East Factory has become omnipresent, and now with the addition of the West Factory, it has become even more terrifying.

After hearing what he said, the others also smiled at him. After all, even if they didn't give him face, they had to give face to Ying Tian who was standing behind him.

"Now that I have said everything I want to say, do you have anything else to add?"

After hearing his words, the ministers present all shook their heads.

"If that's the case, then this meeting is over! What we discussed today will be made into a decree and promulgated to all places immediately!"

"promise!"

After saying this, the ministers bowed respectfully to Ying Tian, ​​then stood up and prepared to leave.

"Hey! Wait!"

Ying Tian seemed to have suddenly thought of something, and then called everyone.

"Today I have just decided to hold a military competition every year. Every general must participate! The one who wins in the end will be awarded the title of the bravest warrior in the army!"

"This morning, the five generals of Li Cunxiao have already decided the winner. Now it's your turn!"

"Go back and prepare well tonight, and continue the competition tomorrow!"

As soon as the generals heard what Ying Tian said, their eyes immediately lit up.

The title of the bravest warrior in the army is an irresistible temptation for these generals.

"Here!"

After forcibly suppressing the excitement in their hearts, the generals present bowed to Ying Tian one after another.

Seeing their actions, Ying Tian waved his hand, then turned around and left the meeting hall.

Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian followed closely behind Ying Tian, ​​looking humble.

Looking at Ying Tian's departing back, all the civil and military officials present dispersed.

However, because the generals heard that Zhao Yun had made a breakthrough, they all went to his mansion to celebrate for him.

The civil servants hurried back to turn what Ying Tian said today into laws, and then sent them to various places in the Western Regions to speed up their implementation.

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