The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Yan Mansion

Sitting down in the main hall, Wang Yue took a sip of tea and sighed several times.

Your Majesty has kept me in the court, and there will be a day when he will be re-employed.

"My dear nephew, I have listed a few charges against you, how about you impeach me?"

There is only one situation in which His Majesty will readily allow retirement: officials have violated the law and have to retire.

It seems that Wang Yue really wants to retire.

Yan Chengjin knows that although the impeachment is well written, even if he helps Wang Yue write it, it will not let Wang Yue get what he wants.

"I am familiar with Lord Wang, how could the Jinyiwei not know? Besides, Lord Wang had a long history of bad deeds in the previous dynasty, and His Majesty knows it clearly. It would be useless to impeach him."

Yan Chengjin changed the subject and said strangely: "Your Majesty has asked Lord Wang to recuperate at home. What is Lord Wang afraid of?"

"My nephew doesn't know the situation in Liaodong. Without a city wall to defend the city, firearms cannot be used. It depends on the strategy of the generals.

Liu Jiang is not a good person. Once the army is defeated, His Majesty will definitely send me north."

Wang Yue's eyes were sad, as if he had expected everything.

You are so cunning. When His Majesty sent Liu Jiang north, you didn't advise him to stop?

"Lord Wang is far-sighted, and I am still too young."

"I will go back to the mansion and find a way."

In the duty room of the Ministry of Personnel,

a pot of charcoal fire flickered, emitting an invisible warmth that enveloped the small house.

Liang Chu carefully looked through the memorials to see where in the court he could arrange for his son to go on tour.

There was a very appropriate memorial. Gu Zuo, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, reported that the pastures in Jizhou were reduced and there were no supervisory officials to control them.

The reduction of pasture would lead to a sharp decrease in the number of war horses.

"It's good to manage pastures, without having to deal with officials. Although my son is not talented, he will not fail to take care of a piece of land."

Liang Chu decided to ask His Majesty to send him here to serve as a Jinyi Baihu to supervise the horsemen.

………

In the morning court, Emperor Hongzhi was a little displeased after reading the memorial of Gu Zuo, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

"The war horses in Shaanxi Yuanma Temple increased to 20,000, but the war horses in Jizhou Horse Farm decreased sharply to more than 1,000."

Jizhou is located in the northeast of the capital and is the second largest town in the nine borders. It is very close to Liaodong and is responsible for supplying war horses to Liaodong.

Shaanxi Yuanma Temple, located in the northwest of the capital, is responsible for supplying war horses to the three borders of Yansui.

Li Dongyang and others looked at each other in silence.

Liang Chu stepped forward slightly: "Why not send Jinyiwei to supervise the horse herders? I want my son Liang Ci to leave Beijing for training to repay your majesty's kindness."

This is a tough job.

Horse herders often run on pastures, exposed to the wind and sun, and drenched by heavy rain when raising horses.

When they are unlucky, they will encounter wolves, tigers and leopards, and bandits who rob horses. Not only will they have nowhere to offer food, but they will also be in danger of their lives.

A father who cares a little about his son would not send such a job.

Emperor Hongzhi nodded, quite pleased: "It's good that Liang Qing's family is willing to discipline him."

Yan Chengjin thought for a moment and bowed: "In two years, I have a 50% chance of increasing the number of war horses to 2,000. Please, Your Majesty, hand it over to the Censorate."

The hall suddenly became lively. Yan Chengjin took the initiative to advise?

Emperor Hongzhi's eyes lit up, and he made a prompt decision: "Then let's leave it to the Censorate."

Liang Chu's smile froze on his face, and he felt a little embarrassed standing in the hall.

During ordinary court meetings, he couldn't get anything done for a long time, but today he took the initiative to do the job. This kid is deliberately going against him.

The morning court was over.

All the officials stepped out of the hall one after another.

Liang Chu picked up his clothes and chased after him: "Yan Chengjin, you stop right there!"

Stand still, Yan Chengjin ran away.

During the Zhengde period, Zhu Houzhao proclaimed himself a mighty general, and the whole court was silent, but Liang Chu dared to risk his life to make direct suggestions. It is said that he scolded Zhu Houzhao. He is a ruthless old man who can fight.

Yan Chengjin can beat him, but in the public eye, wouldn't it expose the macho's trump card?

Seeing that this kid slipped away quickly, Liang Chu said angrily: "I will go directly to the Censorate! Let's see where you can run!"

You want to go to the Censorate? Then I am not afraid.

Yan Chengjin returned to the Censorate and ordered Jiang Wen and others to wait in the duty room.

Soon, Liang Chu rushed in breathlessly: "My son has been beaten by you, why do you want to frame him secretly?! Don't let him leave Beijing!"

All the officials who offended Yan Chengjin were impeached without exception. Liang Chu did not think that this boy was a good person.

Yan Chengjin looked calm: "War horses are related to the Liaodong war and cannot be taken lightly. Lord Liang might as well find another job for Liang Ci's son. Next time, I will never stop him."

The number of war horses is actually the number of cavalry.

Liaodong is close to the capital, so Yan Chengjin naturally has to ensure that his head is safe.

War horses are getting fewer and fewer, in addition to the reduction of pasture.

There is another reason: horse herders privately trade horses.

Farming requires cattle, but the number of cattle is limited, so horses have become a substitute.

Merchants also need horses when they go on business, and selling horses is a profitable business.

Liang Ci's nature has not changed, and he is addicted to gambling. If he goes to Jizhou, the number of war horses may be reduced.

Liang Chu glared at Yan Chengjin angrily: "I will trust you once."

It is not easy to find a good job. He still has to go back to the Ministry of Personnel to continue reading the memorials.

After the shift, He Neng came with the sedan chair bearer: "Master, freshly boiled goat milk."

"Are there any new thousand households in the mansion?"

"No, but a group of Jinyiwei have been replaced."

Back at the mansion, Yan Chengjin found that several new Jinyiwei hundred households had come. One of them looked familiar and carried a long spear.

But when he saw his face, he felt a little relieved.

Han Wen bowed to Yan Chengjin: "I have seen you, Lord Yan."

"You can live in my house. My old house is never open to outsiders. Remember, you are the first one."

Han Wen was flattered: "Your subordinate... Your subordinate is very grateful!"

He Neng secretly gave Yan Chengjin a look. The young master just wanted you to be a guard. Look how excited you are.

...

Liaodong, Rong Wang Mansion.

The news that the Tatars were going to attack the city spread, and the people fled with their families.

The spy rode a big horse and rushed into the mansion to report: "Rong Wang, the Tatars are still stationed on the river beach ten miles outside the city."

Zhu Youshu felt strange.

The Tatars have been outside Liaodong for seven days, but they have been staying on the river beach without attacking.

Is it a feint attack? The real intention is to attack Xuanfu?

Zhu Youshu couldn't figure it out. He had never read military books, let alone led troops to fight. He didn't understand the tricks, but he was very worried.

The doorman rushed in and brought a eunuch.

Gao Feng untied the package and cleared his throat: "Your Majesty's order, Prince Rong accepts the order!"

Prince Rong knelt on the ground and listened to the eunuch finish reading the imperial edict:

By the order of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, I proclaim that I have received the order of Heaven and have taken the throne in the world. I have settled the chaos and put down the war, and have made the people live in the market and the countryside. Now the Tatar barbarians are invading Liaodong, and the danger is great. I order Liu Jiang, the deputy general of Xuanfu, to lead the army...

Your Majesty wants to send the general of Xuanfu to fight against the invaders?

Zhu Youshu received the order happily.

Gao Feng handed over the package again: "This is the rare item that Lord Yan asked me to bring. I asked you to give it to the messenger. Open it and take a look?"

Zhu Youshu opened the package and saw that it was a black wine pot.

There are two big words on the wine pot: Arsenic

Open the lid, full of white powder...

Frightened, Gao Feng quickly stepped back: "Is this what Master Yan wants to give us to eat?"

Today I received more monthly tickets than usual, so I will add more chapters. Everyone, go to bed early after reading~