The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Back to the main hall,

Li Dongyang picked up the tea cup and took a sip. Yan Chengjin didn't have tea at hand, and he didn't know how to drink it.

"Tell me, what are you doing at my house?"

Yan Chengjin was used to Li Dongyang's attitude of not wanting to see him: "I came to the house because of Wang Yue's official appointment."

Thinking that this son was here to propose marriage, Li Dongyang breathed a sigh of relief: "I know that I have a bad relationship with Wang Yue, and I want to help him get an official position, but His Majesty won't allow it. You are also in the court."

Although Wang Shouren had remarkable achievements, Wang Yue repeatedly attacked the Tatars. With him in the court, he could intimidate the Tatars, which Wang Shouren could not compare with.

This is what Your Majesty means.

Yan Chengjin said: "The lower official wants Mr. Wang to retire and set up an academy to teach people martial arts."

"Why do you need to inform me when running a martial arts school?" Li Dongyang was puzzled.

As early as the Song Dynasty, martial arts existed in the public. Especially during the reign of Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty, various states set up martial arts schools on a large scale for the children of the gentry to learn bow and horse.

Huizong of Song Dynasty, like Zhu Houzhao, was a genius who was delayed by becoming emperor.

He is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, writes poems and lyrics, and is also good at building gardens.

He was extremely accomplished in the literary world, but unfortunately, he was accused by a few people of not doing his job properly and was called a coward.

Yan Chengjin shook his head and said: "What the official said is not just about bows and horses, but Master Wang will teach you the experience and strategies of marching and fighting."

Li Dongyang was slightly surprised as he held the tea: "Do you know why there is no such academy in the world?"

If you are a military general, there is nothing wrong with imparting your experience and strategies on marching and fighting.

But if you open an academy and recruit students from all over the world, what do you think if they occupy the hilltop to confront the imperial court and start an army to rebel?

Yan Chengjin nodded: "Of course I know that the imperial court is afraid that someone will recruit troops to rebel."

Li Dongyang said angrily: "I know you still bring it up! Just bring it up with me. You must not bring it up in the court, and you must not bring it up with the prince."

After all, he is his disciple. Although this son is hateful, if he is not a son-in-law, he is still one of the few good officials in the court.

Yan Chengjin said: "Mr. Li should know that it is only a matter of time for Mr. Wang to become an official. Although my father is civilized and military, and can guard the three sides, there are times when a hero is in his twilight years. If there is no successor in the court, the Hetao will be lost again. ”

Although my father has some strategy, he is far from a famous general.

The Hongzhi Dynasty lost the Hetao, and their military strength was similar, but the military commanders in the Dynasty were much weaker than the Tatars.

Although Emperor Hongzhi worked hard to govern, he was not as good at fighting as Zhu Di.

The disadvantages Li Dongyang mentioned are unavoidable in later generations. After mastering skills, there are only a few people who turn to evil.

After weighing the pros and cons, the pros outweigh the cons.

Moreover, the army was in the hands of the imperial court, Emperor Hongzhi was very popular among the people, and the refugees were resettled in the northwest border. Even if there was a large-scale rebellion, it would be quelled quickly.

"I naturally know that the unscrupulous people in the government will continue." Li Dongyang continued: "It is better to talk about military affairs on paper than to experience hundreds of battles. Can this cultivate talented generals?"

"Of course you can. Master Li doesn't need to pay attention to it. Someone will invite you, as long as Li Gong doesn't object." Yan Chengjin believed it because in later generations there was a school that taught people to fight, named Huangpu.

Li Dongyang narrowed his eyes slightly: "Have you convinced other people?"

"Yes, Mr. Wang of James Mansion."

Li Dongyang looked at Yan Chengjin in astonishment.

Yanfu,

Wang Hua narrowed his eyes slightly and said displeased: "It's almost an hour, when will your young master come back?"

Chunxiao lowered his head slightly, made tea and said, "I have sent someone to Li Mansion to report to the young master."

Wang Hua touched his chin. Could it be that this guy knew that I was coming and sent reinforcements in advance?

Another cup of tea passed.

Yan Chengjin walked into the main hall calmly and saw Wang Hua taking a nap with his head on his hands and the table.

"Would you like to have a private room to sleep in?"

Wang Hua was dazed, but suddenly became energetic when he saw this familiar face.

"I'm here to reason with you! Why don't you keep your promise?!"

"Three hundred people in Liaodong were captured. If Brother Bo'an doesn't go north, more people will be captured. Mr. Wang is in the East Palace. He should not be unaware of the critical situation." Yan Chengjin said to Wang Hua.

Zhan Shi's house only cares about the prince's studies and does not care about the rest. Wang Hua's expression softened: "Is there no general in the court?"

"I have a way. Perhaps, Brother Bo'an will not only have to leave the capital in the future, but will also have to stay in the capital."

This son often deceives the prince, but Wang Hua will not be fooled: "Tell me about it."

"I and Lord Wang are admonishing Your Majesty, asking Lord Wang to serve as an official, to open a government school in the capital, and to teach the experience and strategies of leading troops."

Seeing Wang Hua's silence, Yan Chengjin continued: "If there is a general like Wang Yue in the court, Brother Bo'an can also pursue a civil service career or even join the cabinet."

In the Ming Dynasty, martial arts was inferior to literature.

Wang Hua had always hoped that his son would pursue a civil service career and become a world-famous Confucian like himself.

"Have you told Mr. Li?"

"Well, Mr. Li agreed."

Wang Hua looked suspicious. Yan Chengjin's words, like those of the prince, could not be believed and he could only seek confirmation from Li Dongyang.

He decided to go to Li Mansion.

…

Dongnuan Pavilion,

Emperor Hongzhi once again saw Wang Yue's invitation to beg for an official position.

"Now that the north has not been decided, I cannot allow Wang Qing's family to become an official."

Xiao Jing bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Mr. Wang is outside the palace."

Afraid of His Majesty's disapproval, Wang Yue personally sent the memorial.

"Wang Qing's family is fifty, right?"

"Your Majesty, it is seventy..."

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Xiao Jing in astonishment, but Wang Yue's body was strong and strong, but he didn't notice it.

A 70-year-old veteran was indeed too old to fight on the battlefield. Xiao Jing couldn't bear it: "Your Majesty, why don't you let Wang Yue retire?"

"You think I don't want to, but who else in the court can resist the north?" Emperor Hongzhi wished he could lead the army in person like Emperor Wen.

Seeing that His Majesty was a little angry, Xiao Jing didn't dare to answer.

Outside the palace gate, not only Wang Yue, but also Yan Chengjin came.

"My dear nephew, do you think His Majesty will let my uncle retire?"

"It all depends on Lord Wang."

Yan Chengjin couldn't figure out Wang Hua's temper and didn't know if he would come.

Wang Yue had long wanted to retire, and this time he was determined to resign from His Majesty. Out of Wang Yue's long-term protection, Yan Chengjin would of course help him once.

Not long after, the eunuch came out and announced: "My two lords, His Majesty summoned you."

Emperor Hongzhi looked at the palace gate suspiciously. He didn't expect Yan Chengjin to meet with Wang Yue together.

"Yan Qingjia is also here to persuade me to let Wang Qingjia retire?"

"I have two things to do in front of you, this is one of them."

The higher the merit, the harder it is to retire in the court. This is not only the case in the Hongzhi Dynasty. Therefore, officials are often used by the emperor and die in their official careers.

The Hongzhi Emperor looked at Yan Chengjin: "You say."

Yan Chengjin hesitated for a moment before saying: "Why not set up an academy like the Imperial Academy in the capital to teach the experience and strategies of marching and fighting in order to cultivate generals?"