Rule over Ming Dynasty

Chapter 173 The Emperor said: things have their beginnings and ends, and things have their beginnings and ends
Ever since Daming created the pond newspaper system, it is almost impossible to conceal the military situation in various places now, and it can always be transmitted to the capital at an extremely fast speed.

For some important military information, the car driver of the Ministry of War will pass it to Zhu Youtang as soon as possible, no matter what Zhu Youtang is doing at the time.

Zhu Youtang saw the news that the pond newspaper was coming at this time, and knew that what was supposed to come would come after all, but he couldn't help being slightly taken aback when he opened the pond newspaper.

Officials such as Shangshu Du Ming of the Ministry of Justice no longer rushed to go to Jiangxi, but turned their heads to look at Zhu Youtang who received the military information, but they were curious about the contents of the pond newspaper.

After a long time, Zhu Youtang put down the pond newspaper in his hand.

Officials such as Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, vaguely guessed that there was an important military situation, and suddenly the entire Fengtianmen Square was full of needles.

In summer, the days are long and the nights are short. Although there is no sun today, the whole world is already very bright.

Zhu Youtang met the eyes of all the courtiers, then raised the pond newspaper in his hand and solemnly announced: "Just received the pond newspaper from Ganzhou, Wang Hua, the governor of Southern Jiangxi, led the new Ganzhou army to capture Damaoshan and killed five hundred enemies. , Captured nearly 2000 thieves, Nangan... a big victory!"

I thought that the Tang newspaper was from Nine Sides, but things were unexpected. It turned out that there was military news from Ganzhou, which had been silent for a long time.What is even more unexpected is that Wang Hua actually solved the gangsters entrenched on Damao Mountain in one fell swoop.

ah?Great victory in Nangan?

When Zhang Ying and the others heard the good news, they couldn't help but widen their eyes in disbelief.

In their impression, although Wang Hua, the No. [-] Scholar, had read a lot of poetry and books, he was more or less bookish.If Wang Hua was appointed as an official of the Imperial Academy to compile history, no one would be able to match it, but it would be difficult to achieve anything if he was entrusted with such a bookish person to lead the army.

It has been more than 100 years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Although there are many champions who can assist the monarch in governing the country, there has never been a champion who can command the army.

Unfortunately, Wang Hua was ordered by the emperor to go to Ganzhou to take charge of the suppression of the rogues in southern Jiangxi, and he achieved amazing results in a very short period of time.

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!
Xu Pu and others just attacked Wang Hua for not making achievements in southern Jiangxi, and now they are being slapped in the face collectively.

The number one scholar repaid Zhu Youtang's trust with practical actions, and also proved his military talent with practical actions, and he was about to become a new star in the political arena of Ming Dynasty.

As for Zhang Ying and others who have been forcing Zhu Youtang to arrest Wang Hua and return him to Beijing for trial, it is a big joke. These people almost ruined this great victory.

"Your Majesty is blessed with great blessings, today's great victory in southern Jiangxi, the people can live and work in peace and contentment, gratifying and congratulations!" Wan An and other officials knelt down to congratulate when they heard the great victory in southern Jiangxi.

Although Wang Hua has meritorious service, the greatest contribution naturally belongs to the emperor in front of him. Who made this emperor the son of heaven?What's more, Gannan's victory is indeed related to the wise leadership of the emperor in front of him.

Zhu Youtang looked at the good news in his hand, and it was also a matter of his own mind.

Once the southern Jiangxi area settles down, Guangdong and the southeast will be more closely linked together, and they will be able to better promote economic development.

Facing the crowd of civil and military officials, Zhu Youtang looked very happy and said: "Wang Hua has made great achievements in pacifying the place today, and his achievements will last forever. He should be rewarded based on his merits. You, Mr. He, will propose a reward!"

This……

Zhang Ying couldn't help feeling embarrassed when he saw Zhu Youtang directly bypassing himself, the Minister of the Ministry of War.

"The minister leads the decree!" Knowing that Zhang Ying had lost the emperor's heart, He Cong said happily.

He is willing to follow such a wise emperor, even if he will always be the left servant of the Ministry of War.

Zhu Youtang asked the civil and military officials to stand up, but he knew that if Wang Hua withheld the military pay, it would be absolutely impossible for the soldiers to use their lives, so he showed decisiveness and said: "Wang Hua came from the Hanlin Academy, and the Hanlin was famous for its incorruptibility. A model for all the officials of this dynasty. Jin Hua was entrusted by me. When he first came to the local government, he was bound to be unfamiliar with things, but his determination to share my worries will not change, and he will not dare to do illegal things. Since the impeachment in Jiangxi, I have Looking at Wang Hua's withholding of military pay, there are two suspicious things: one is that the Ganzhou New Army has been established for two or three months, why did the Jiangxi Chief Political Officer pay the two-month salary arrears of the Ganzhou New Army until recently, and the Jiangxi Chief Executive Is the envoy already so poor? The two new Ganzhou army pacified the place where the four provinces meet for the imperial court. It can be said that the new Ganzhou army was on the front line. The responsibility of depositing money, the imperial court's desire to pacify the land, really has nothing to do with Jiangxi Dusi?"

Huh?
Du Ming, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice, was woken up by Zhu Youtang, and immediately realized that there was indeed a great dereliction of duty in the Jiangxi local yamen, which was simply a hindrance to the new army in Ganzhou.

boom!boom!
As Zhu Youtang pointed out the tricks, it was as if two sap sticks had been dropped, hitting Jiangxi Chief Secretary's Yamen and Jiangxi Dusi directly.

After Zhu Youtang threw out the two doubts, he continued to talk eloquently: "Everything has its origin and its end, and everything has its beginning and end. I want to take care of the law of the country, but I also have to take care of the people. The people are my greatest concern. Now that southern Jiangxi has achieved a great victory, the elimination of bandits in southern Jiangxi can be expected. Wang Hua will stay in office and continue to eliminate the remaining bandits, so as to ensure that the people in southern Jiangxi will not be harmed by bandits. However, the incident of Wang Hua's withholding of soldiers' salaries has caused a lot of trouble in the city, so all matters in Jiangxi must be investigated The imperial court sent capable ministers to Jiangxi to investigate why the Jiangxi Chief Secretary delayed the payment of soldiers, why the Jiangxi Governor was unable to provide logistics, and then investigate the cause and effect of Wang Hua withholding the payment of soldiers, what do you think?"

After all, we still need to investigate, but we must first go back to the responsibilities of Jiangxi Chief Secretary Yamen and Jiangxi Dusi.And starting from here, presumably things will become more interesting.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Li Yu and the other officials saw that Zhu Youtang was so sophisticated, and they were immediately convinced.

There must be "true evidence" for Wang Hua's withholding of military pay. It must be difficult for Wang Hua himself to prove his innocence.

It's just that the emperor in front of him is sober in the world. Since someone is forcing Wang Hua to be investigated under the banner of the national law, it is natural to trace the source.

Compared with the mere 1000 taels of military pay, Jiangxi Chief Secretary's delay in military payment and Jiangxi Dusi's poor logistics should be considered crimes, and Jiangxi officials may find it difficult to talk about money.

"Your Majesty, there must be some difficulties or misunderstandings in delaying the payment of soldiers by the Chief Secretary of Jiangxi Province. I think there is no need to waste energy here!" Zhang Ying couldn't help feeling anxious, and immediately stood up to stop him.

"What kind of nonsense are you talking about? The deduction of military pay needs to be investigated, why can't the investigation be delayed?"

"Your Majesty is concerned about the safety of the local people, and has appointed a governor in southern Jiangxi to suppress the bandits. The chief secretary should be executed for delaying payment!"

"It's not just the Chief Secretary. The Jiangxi Metropolitan Division has hundreds of thousands of officers and men in charge. Why don't you pay the new army in Ganzhou?"

"From my point of view, Jiangxi is just like Yangzhou. The local officials have already formed a group. It is clear that they conspired together to frame Wang Xiuzhuan!"

……

As soon as the words fell, without waiting for Zhu Youtang to respond, officials such as Shangshu Du Ming of the Ministry of Punishment jumped out immediately, but accused Zhang Yingdao one after another.In particular, Li Yongtong, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, resolutely defended the reputation of the Imperial Academy, and pointed the finger at all officials in Jiangxi.

Huh?
Li Yu and other officials, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, heard these remarks, and thought that the Jiangxi officials were surprisingly consistent this time, so they couldn't help showing thoughtful expressions.

"Li Xueshi, don't talk nonsense here. How can you compare Jiangxi with Yangzhou without evidence?" Zhang Ying knew that he could not stop the investigation of the Jiangxi chief envoy, so he immediately grabbed Li Yongtong and accused him.

Li Yongtong, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, immediately snorted coldly, seeming to be trying to reason: "Without evidence? The officials who have gone out of our Imperial Academy have never been corrupt. If it weren't for the officials from Jiangxi to frame Wang Hua together, why would they deduct their salaries? one thing?"

"Jiangxi officials are indeed too consistent this time!"

"Wang Hua didn't give half a point of support in suppressing the bandits, but the 1000 taels of deduction jumped out one after another. It's extremely funny!"

"Everyone knows if there is something tricky. This Jiangxi official should check it out!"

……

Officials such as Shangshu Du Ming of the Ministry of Punishment also faintly felt that there were problems with Jiangxi officials. Facing Zhang Ying who still wanted to prevent the imperial court from investigating, they all supported Li Yongdao, a scholar in the Imperial Academy.

Faced with the voices from all sides, Zhang Ying saw that the Ministry of Officials, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Rituals had formed a group, even He Cong, the left servant of his own Ministry of War, stood on the opposite side of him, and immediately felt the support of the Royalist Party. powerful.

If it is said that the locality can still have the power to fight, it has no place at all above this court, and it is even more impossible to prevent the court from investigating the Jiangxi chief envoy.

Naturally, it was impossible for Zhu Youtang to listen to Zhang Ying's opinion, and immediately said with a final word: "There is no need to argue about the investigation of the Jiangxi Chief Envoy. My intention has been decided! Dear friends, do you have a suitable candidate?"

Xu Pu saw a glimmer of hope again, but a bitter look appeared on his face immediately.

Not to mention that it is impossible for this shrewd emperor to choose people from his own camp, and today's Jingcha has been thoroughly cleaned up, and now it is already ruled by the sect.

Li Yuzheng wanted to push it to Shuntian Mansion Yin Songcheng, but Li Si, Minister of the Household Department, came out first and said: "Your Majesty, I have a most suitable candidate, and I am afraid that the government and the public will have no objection!"

"Huh? Who is this person?" Zhu Youtang immediately became interested when he heard Li Si's words.

Although Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, thinks that Song Cheng is more suitable, he does not think that Song Cheng can reach this level. In fact, Song Cheng is better at criminal investigation cases.

Li Si greeted everyone's attention, and said with a slight smile: "As far as I know, Wang Yue is preparing to leave for Guangdong to rectify the salt administration, and will pass by Nanchang in a few days. I think it is most appropriate for Wang Yue to investigate this case!"

Wang Yue?

Zhang Ying and other officials couldn't help being stunned when they heard that the official dispatched to Nanchang, Jiangxi Province for inspection was actually Wang Yue.

Wang Yue was ruthless in his actions, but the key point was that he was extremely shrewd. Those little tricks used by the local government could not fool the beheaded king at all.

Once it is confirmed that Jiangxi local officials jointly falsely accused Wang Hua, and that the deduction of military pay was a premeditated frame-up, then Jiangxi is bound to suffer another blowout.

Just like this, when Li Si threw out this candidate, Zhang Ying and other officials suddenly felt that the sky was dark.

Finished!

Xu Pu's face paled in an instant, realizing that not only his wishful thinking had failed, but he was likely to be implicated by Jiangxi governor Li Ang, and would face liquidation by the court.

Originally, he planned to use Wang Hua's deduction of military pay to make a big fuss, so as to keep the control of the place, but the development of the matter was suddenly out of his control.

It would be fine if Jiangxi governor Li Ang could deal with Wang Yue, but once he was beheaded by that king and caught with his pigtails, he might really face the biggest political crisis since he became an official.

"The ministers and others seconded the proposal, please hand over the whole story to Wang Yueqing!" Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and others solemnly expressed their position when they heard that this was the candidate.

Knowing that Wang Yue was on the way, Zhu Youtang immediately nodded and said: "Okay, then Wang Yue will find out why the two divisions did not act, and find out the whole story of Wang Hua's withholding of soldiers' pay!"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, felt that the Ming Dynasty under the helm of Zhu Youtang was becoming more and more organized, and he seemed to compliment him sincerely.

Due to being disturbed by Zhang Ying, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, the early court was delayed a lot of time.

Zhu Youtang knew that the early court was just a process, and the matter had already been resolved, but he was worried that someone would jump out and cause trouble later, so he simply made a decision: "This is the end of the early court today, retreat!"

"Your Majesty is being sent off respectfully. Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" The officials present respected and admired the increasingly seasoned emperor, and immediately knelt down in a respectful manner.

At this time, the sky was already bright, and the sky appeared to be unstained by clouds.

As Zhu Youtang left in a jade chariot, more than 1000 officials in Fengtianmen Square dispersed one after another.

Wan An and Liu Ji, as the only two pavilion elders in this dynasty, no longer went to Wenyuan Pavilion, but planned to go to the new pavilion of the Hall of Mental Cultivation in front of Xiyuan Gate via Xihua Gate.

Li Yu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and other officials left together, preparing to return to their respective yamen.

He Cong, the left servant of the Ministry of War, was convinced that Wang Hua was framed by others, so he deliberately said loudly: "What do you think is going on in Jiangxi's officialdom?"

"Your Majesty's analysis just now is quite correct. The imperial court clearly intends to suppress bandits, but the actions of local officials in Jiangxi are even more disgusting than deducting thousands of taels!"

"Correct me, it may not be true that Wang Hua withheld 1000 taels of military pay. This method of accounting has long been commonplace in the Ministry of Finance!"

"Can this be a fake account?"

"If it's a group, just do some tricks on the scale and the silver box, isn't it easy to deduct [-]%?"

"In that case, the chief secretary of Jiangxi really needs to check it out!"

"It's not just Jiangxi's chief minister, Jiangxi's capital is not a good bird! The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first. Since they don't even release the soldiers for Ganzhou, it is simply a joke!"

"In my opinion, this is a conspiracy at all! Fortunately, Wang Yue passed by Nanchang, and he will definitely be able to make things clear. Those officials in Jiangxi may suffer disaster!"

"Your Majesty is still wise. If you really call Wang Hua back, you will really be deceived by those people!"

……

Li Si, Minister of the Household Department, and other officials walked towards the Meridian Gate together, but the voice of the conversation was not deliberately lowered, and even the tone of the tone was deliberately aggravated.

Xu Pu's expression remained tense, but he knew that the problem had become very serious.

Zhang Ying also kept silent, but there was still a little luck in his heart, but he didn't think Wang Yue was really capable of finding out what happened in Jiangxi.

(End of this chapter)