eldest son of Ming dynasty

During the Hongwu period, Zhu Yuanzhang was the first to establish the Ningxia Mansion and Ningxia Wei, which belonged to the Shaanxi Capital.

It was changed from Fu to Wei during the Yongle period. Later, as the Ming Dynasty abandoned the Hetao area, Ningxia Town looked like a piece of territory that suddenly protruded on a horizontal line and pierced into Mongolia on the map.

This caused Ningxia Town to become a breakthrough in the lonely fortress.

This piece of Fortress Jiangnan was reluctant to let it go, but the pressure on defense increased sharply, so the imperial court had to set up Guyuan Town on its side and rear.

This is a specific example of the increasing number of border towns caused by changes in defense pressure.

Zhu Houzhao is different from other emperors. He has an aggressive strategy and tries his best to improve the national power. Sometimes he just wants to expand the territory, but the lack of strength is not worth the loss.

Therefore, increasing the financial resources of the court without increasing the burden on the people is a direction that cannot be given up.

The emperor expressed this idea to his courtiers, and one stone caused a thousand waves.

People in the DPRK and China who care about people strongly agree that the palace is extravagant, and it is time to lay off personnel, return the land, and save money.

However, King An's rebellion was actually a blow to the emperor, and there was a hint of 'your own family can't stand you'.

Veteran ministers like Zhang Fuhua and Han Wen, who are older and like to seek stability, began to feel a little worried.

The emperor's methods are too rigid, if not done well, it will make the vassal king rebound.

"What does Zhang Aiqing mean by rebounding?"

The two of them came to Qianqing Palace to meet the emperor in private.

"King An rebelled, and the border town was shaken. I thought that His Majesty should practice softness at this time. If he used this to offend the king of the world, wouldn't it make people think that His Majesty is harsh?"

Zhang Fuhua is very old, and when he speaks, he always feels like he can't cough up the phlegm in his throat.

Zhu Houzhao was not angry at the objections raised by the courtiers. He knew that it was not a good thing to speak out, as long as he didn't argue with him, he wouldn't drive him away like Lin Han.

"The money that the imperial court got was either used to revitalize the frontier army or to relieve the victims of the disaster. This is a good thing for the country. Zhang Aiqing should understand me."

"It's not that the old minister doesn't understand His Majesty. Has Your Majesty thought about it, the clearing of the military settlement is... already..."

The old man was slow to speak, Zhu Houzhao was anxious, "Zhang Aiqing, you understand my temper, just speak up when you have something to say. In the past, you were not always the one who spoke well to me. Why do you still have something to hide?"

"Yes." Zhang Fuhua lifted the corner of his official robe and knelt down, "The minister will play his words and blood from his heart today!"

Zhu Houzhao looked up at Liu Jin, Liu Jin bent slightly, and then said to the other servants in the hall, "Go down."

Zhang Fuhua kowtowed and got up, and said calmly: "The emperor is a hero in nature, wise and knowledgeable, he can be regarded as Yao and Shun, as Yu Tang, with great talents and strategies, and all the ministers and workers in the world are awed by him. He has been on the throne for only four years, and he has done a lot of things. But without all the disadvantages, our great Ming Dynasty can be expected to be rejuvenated, and all the achievements are made by Your Majesty. After thousands of years, it will be passed on to the descendants, the clan society, and the world.

The emperor's decree of clearing the village will arrive as soon as it is passed on. Although there are Ningxia rebels against the king, once the imperial army arrives, the four directions will hide their heads. With the beginning of the world reform, the frontier army can also regain its former prestige.However, those who were harmed by Qingtun seized the benefits of generals and schools, so there were those who followed and rebelled.If your majesty seizes the property of the vassal king again at this time, if the ground is shaken, the minister dare not think about it. "

After Zhang Fuhua finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Houzhao could only hear the heavy breathing of the old man in his ear.

"Liu Jin."

"The old slave is here."

"Help Zhang Aiqing up, he's old, it's not easy to kneel once." The emperor waved his hand, his face was calm.

Hearing his mood, no matter if it was Liu Jin, Han Wen, or Zhang Fuhua, they all felt relieved.

"Your Majesty!" Zhang Fuhua was so emotional that he shouted again.

"I understand what you mean." Zhu Houzhao said, "You want to say that people in the world can't let me offend you, right?"

"The old minister's heartfelt words, I hope His Majesty will take a word and use it!"

"Get up." Zhu Houzhao drew a long voice, "I am very pleased with what you said today. Although I am not as good as Emperor Taizong of Tang, I can tolerate any courtier who is willing to tell me what is in his heart."

This can be regarded as completely dispelling the worries of the two of them.

The emperor acted differently from ordinary people. Zhang Fuhua originally thought that today would be the end of the day, but he did not expect the emperor to be warm and peaceful, as if nothing had happened.

Only this point, throughout the ages, few emperors can do it.

"Old minister, thank the emperor for your forgiveness."

"There is nothing to forgive or not to forgive. The duty of a courtier is to advise and advise me. As for the matter you mentioned, why don't I know it? It's just that it is difficult for me."

He wants to do something when the emperor is not so easy.

Although no one can order him anymore, he is also restricted by factors such as morality, and he doesn't do whatever he wants.

So to do things, we must pay attention to an opportunity.

If he missed this vassal rebellion, he might not be able to wait for the next one.

Because the world is generally being governed by him better and better, the basis for the vassal king's rebellion is gone.

Although it was said that during the original Zhengde period, there was indeed a rebellion by King Ning who was more dynamic.But firstly, the time when King Ning rebelled was in the 14th year of Zhengde, and there are still ten years from now.Secondly, it is better to take the initiative to do things as much as possible, and wait passively. Who knows when it will wait?
If you follow Zhang Fuhua's idea and gradually map it out, what reason will you find to limit the wealth of the vassal king?
But the reason for this is not easy to explain directly to the minister.

It can't be said that Lao Tzu just waited for him to rebel, so he took this opportunity to take advantage of it.

It's not decent to say such a thing.

At least he can't say it clearly, so if the ministers can't experience it for themselves, he really has nothing to do.What you can experience by yourself, you can only experience it, and you cannot express it.

If you say it, the emperor will turn his face and deny anyone.Without evidence, why do you speculate on the emperor's mind without authorization?
Zhang Fuhua and Han Wen are considered smart people, so if you give them some time to figure out the sentence "It's hard for me", they can still have some clues.

The emperor sighed and said: "There are things in this world, some are easy and some are difficult. You and my monarchs and ministers can't just choose the easy things to do, but the hard things... If you have to do it, then you should grit your teeth and do it. The light and light There is a great Ming ZTE, but it is not a real ZTE. Of course, if the country is in danger of being overthrown...then I can't afford to lift the three-foot Qingfeng. I believe that the two lovers will not abandon me .

Ningxia's memorandum, I have already ordered a reply.The clean-up of military settlements cannot be stopped, not only cannot it be stopped, but must be done more thoroughly.After King Anhua's rebellion, other border towns also had doubts, but I have already sent an edict to emphasize that as long as we cooperate with the army to clean up, we will not beheaded or killed. "

Over the years, he has replaced all the chief officers of the towns. People who were not familiar with him in the past have either resigned or changed positions. The army itself needs attention. How could Zhu Houzhao not know?

In addition, the imperial court also showed softness in the way it treated Ningxia's general soldier Jiang Han and deputy general Yang Ying. They died for the country. Ration, that is, those fields are also left to their families.

This is without doubt and hesitation.

Die for the country, itself has a pension.

Both of these two were high-ranking officials, and during the rebellion, they always maintained Zhengde orthodoxy.

If the emperor still doesn't show affection for this.If Zhu Houzhao himself were a courtier, he would not give his life to such an emperor.

Absolute fairness itself is not fair, some people contribute a lot, some people contribute little, of course it is different.These two lost their lives, so they should be given some wealth.

Only award certificates, no bonuses, no place can be regarded as qualified management.

These opinions have been discussed by the emperor and the cabinet, and the meaning has been written in the imperial decree, which will be reported to the residence.

Including the officials who cooperated with Ningxia Town itself, there are also the words "do not hold them accountable".

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Zhang Fuhua walked out of Qianqing Palace and looked up at the sky.

In fact, he felt a little like a world away. He thought it would be difficult to walk out of the Qianqing Palace in such a peaceful way... Everyone said that the emperor was easy to forgive, but only those who had frequent contact with the emperor knew that the emperor seldom really got angry.

Like what he said today, there is a high probability that changing the emperor will suffer.

"It seems that the emperor... has considered everything clearly."

Han Wen nodded, "It's always been like this. Brother Gongshi's words today, and His Majesty's not getting angry is a clear proof."

Zhang Fuhua cast a puzzled look.

Han Wen followed up and explained, "I didn't get angry because your majesty thinks what brother Gongshi said is right."

But yes, we still have to do it.

Here we can reflect the decision-making level of different decision makers.

"Perhaps as His Majesty said, those who have achieved great things since ancient times are not because they do easy things, but because they do difficult things."

……

"have they gone?"

"Return to Your Majesty, they have already left the palace."

"Send a message to the cabinet. The matter of the vassal king will be postponed for a while. It will be postponed until... the five-year court meeting of Zhengde. Right now, the priority is to suppress the rebellion and clean up the military settlements."

Zhu Houzhao will bring up such a major event as a feudal king's rebellion in the next year's court meeting.

At that time, it can still be used as an excuse. This year, the talk will be postponed a little, so don't be too violent. He is young and not afraid, but there are mostly old people in the court, and the old people like to seek stability, so we still have to take care of them.

But to do it is to do it resolutely, and no one can change his will on this point.

However, only a few days later,

The four elders of the cabinet handed in notes to enter the palace at the same time, because Ningxia sent another report-King Anhua had been arrested.

The military department, which was still thinking about how to send troops to deploy, is about to start thinking about meritorious deeds and rewards.

The soldiers and horses left by Yang Yiqing in Guyuan Town, not to mention Shuofang Town.The military power currently possessed by the emperor is not insufficient to protect him from carrying out some difficult tasks.

Zhu Houzhao read the report carefully, except that he knew the battle of Jin Yiwei, he didn't know anything else.After reading it, he noticed a person, Qiu Yue.

He had a vague impression of this person.

Moreover, he has also read the reports of the previous battles, and Qiu Yue's bravery and skill in battle cannot be faked.

Now from west to east on Nine Sides, he has Zhou Shangwen, Wang Shouren, Yang Shangyi, and Yang Xing, and it seems that he can add another Qiu Yue.

Good at fighting is one thing, the key is political background, he was promoted by Yang Yiqing, and now he follows Wang Shouren, his family is very clean.

In this way, five confidantes who are good at fighting will lead the north, and he does not believe that there will be any troubles.

It's just that he hasn't seen this person yet.

So he summoned his attendant, Jin Gui, to come to him and said, "Make a decree, call Shuofang Left Guard Commander Qiu Yue to the capital, and I want to see him."

"Yes."