I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 760: Military Aircraft Department and Military Aircraft Minister
"For Your Majesty, I am willing to endure any hardship!"

At this time, if there are others present, they will definitely think that this is a good situation for the monarch and his ministers.

After all, it was because the emperor understood the hard work of his cabinet ministers that he established the Military Aircraft Office to lighten their burdens. The deep feelings between the emperor and his ministers are evident!
But as the chief minister of the cabinet, Yan Song is far less calm than he seems on the surface.

If you observe carefully, you can find that at this time, Yan Song was too frightened, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably, and beads of sweat continued to leak out on his forehead.

Yan Song knew that he was blatantly opposing the emperor and preventing the clan and nobles from returning to the court.

But there is nothing that can be done about it. If I, the chief minister of the cabinet, do not stand up and express my attitude on this matter and set an example, then I will inevitably be stabbed in the back in the future.

Those in the past could still be classified as internal conflicts within the civil service group, but now it is time to unanimously deal with the outside world.

So who is the outsider? With the support of the emperor, the clan and noble forces that are about to return to the court are the outsiders!

After all, as time goes by, those clans and nobles who return to the court will inevitably occupy some important positions in the court.

It's still a commonplace topic, there are only so many seats in the court, if you take one more, I will take one less.

What's more, the emperor still trusted the clan and nobles more than the civil officials.

After all, no one wants to see the Ming Dynasty continue to exist more than the clan and nobles.

As long as Ming Dynasty is still there, then their privileges will still be there.

Therefore, in order for the Ming Dynasty to continue to exist, they will do whatever it takes to clear away the obstacles, even if the emperor uses a knife on himself, it doesn't matter.

Seeing that the emperor had not responded for a long time, the faces of everyone present were full of panic.

"It's been so long, why hasn't His Majesty responded? Isn't it that he has annoyed His Majesty..."

"It's broken. What should we do next to restore our image with His Majesty?"

"Is it possible that His Majesty saw something..."

Just as everyone in the cabinet was thinking, Jiajing chuckled, raised his eyebrows, and broke the silence: "Well, you are worthy of being my minister. Ordinary officials will never reach this level of enlightenment in their lifetime. Arrived!"

"Because of this, I hope that you can take good care of your body, keep it useful, and put it to use in the world to benefit the people."

Seeing the emperor's words spoken so sincerely, everyone present couldn't help but murmur in their hearts.

"Is it possible that His Majesty really just wants to lighten our burden?"

With such doubts, Gao Gong on the side took courage, looked in the direction of Jiajing, and asked: "May I ask, Your Majesty, who do you plan to appoint as Minister of Military and Aircraft?"

When Gao Gong's words fell, everyone present was stagnant in breathing, not even daring to take a breath, quietly waiting for the emperor's response.

When Jiajing heard Gao Gong's words, he waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "The Military Aircraft Department is just a temporary organization. It has no other responsibilities except delivering battle reports from the front line for me."

"The Minister of Military and Aircraft is just a small fifth-rank official. It doesn't matter who he is!"

When Jiajing said this, he looked in the direction of Gao Gong and asked with a half-smile: "Or is it that Gao Aiqing has a suitable candidate who he would like to recommend to me?"

Hearing this, Gao Gong quickly lowered his head and responded respectfully: "In reply to Your Majesty, I don't have a suitable candidate for you!"

After saying this, Gao Gong could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Then, Jiajing looked in the direction of Yan Song and asked, "Mr. Yan Ge, in your opinion, should the imperial court set up a military aircraft office?"

Seeing the emperor's eyes falling on him, Yan Song couldn't help but feel panicked, with a bitter smile on his face.

……

Right now, he was already in a dilemma.

After all, on the surface, the emperor was grateful for the hard work of the cabinet. In order to reduce the burden on the cabinet, he just decided to establish the Military Aircraft Department.

If he stood up openly and opposed the establishment of a military aircraft office, wouldn't it be tantamount to being ignorant of good and evil and betraying the emperor's wishes?

However, the emperor clearly wanted to use the establishment of the Military Aircraft Department to gradually bring the clan and nobles into the court. If he clearly supported this decision, he would inevitably be reviled in the future.

Then, Yan Song organized the words in his mind, leaned down, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the emperor's kindness is so great that I can't repay it..."

Jiajing saw that Yan Song was looking around and talking to him, but he had not expressed his attitude for a long time. An impatient look appeared on his face, and he interrupted: "Okay, there is no need to say any more!"

When Yan Song heard Jiajing's words, he immediately lowered his head and responded without thinking: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

After that, Jiajing turned his eyes to Xu Jie and asked, "Mr. Xu Ge, what do you think?"

Seeing the emperor's eyes falling on him, the expression on Xu Jie's face suddenly became extremely ugly.

Because Yan Song had inadvertently blocked his retreat, it was impossible to use the same trick a second time in front of His Majesty.

At this time, Xu Jie was able to observe the expression on Jiajing's face through the corner of his eye. He could clearly see that the expression on Jiajing's face gradually became grim.

At the same time, Xu Jie felt an indescribable pressure, surrounding him layer by layer, and even breathing became difficult.

Afterwards, Xu Jie suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his heart, lowered his head, and said bravely: "Qi... Your Majesty, I think it is very necessary to set up a military aircraft office. In this way, the cabinet can be relieved The burden on my body!”

After getting the answer he wanted from Xu Jie, Jiajing nodded with satisfaction, faced the crowd, and said in a deep voice: "Well, Mr. Xu Ge's words deeply touched my heart. If that's the case, then this That’s it!”

"Next, the imperial court will set up a temporary organization called the Military Aircraft Department. The tentative responsibilities of the Military Aircraft Department are to deliver to me full-time battle reports from the front line!"

"When we get down later, it will be up to your cabinet to officially announce the news!"

Seeing that the emperor had already made his decision, everyone present did not dare to raise any objections on the matter and could only nod in agreement.

……

Then, as if he suddenly remembered something, Xu Jie looked in the direction of Jiajing and asked cautiously: "Your Majesty, since the temporary organization of the Military Aircraft Department is to be established, who should hold the position of Minister of Military Aircraft? Woolen cloth?"

Jiajing heard Xu Jie's words and did not respond immediately. After thinking about it for a long time, he said slowly: "I feel that since the Military Aircraft Department is responsible for delivering battle reports from the front, then the position of Minister of Military Aircraft , should be held by someone who is familiar with military matters, what do you think?"

When Jiajing finished speaking, the eyes of everyone present involuntarily fell on Zhang Juzheng, the Minister of War.

After all, the Ministry of War where Zhang Juzheng worked was responsible for military orders, ordnance, military status, and the selection of military attachés.

If the position of Minister of Military and Aircraft had to be chosen from among civilian officials, the Ministry of War would be the perfect choice. Although everyone present knew very well that the possibility of the emperor choosing a military minister from among the civil servants was extremely slim.

Then, Jiajing's voice without any emotion was heard: "Therefore, I have decided that Duke Cheng Guo will serve as the Minister of Military Aircraft!"

Although Jiajing's voice was not loud, everyone present could hear the irrefutable meaning in it.

Yan Song on the side had an inexplicable look on his face when he heard Jiajing's words. He lowered his head and sighed secretly: "Sure enough, His Majesty has been planning for so long just to let Duke Cheng Guo serve as the Minister of Military and Aircraft, and then transfer the clan, nobles and nobles. Send him to the court!"

What makes Yan Song feel most helpless is that he can't find any decent reason to defend himself.

After all, if the merits of Duke Cheng Guo were placed on civil servants, the rewards they would receive would be far less than this.

In comparison, the reward given by the emperor to Duke Cheng was a little shabby.

In terms of rank, the Minister of Military and Aircraft is nothing more than a fifth-rank official.

"Wait a minute, since the Military Aircraft Department is responsible for delivering battle reports from the front line to the emperor, doesn't this mean that the Military Aircraft Minister has more opportunities to contact the Emperor?"

Suddenly, an idea flashed through Yan Song's mind.

"If there is a war on the front line, the Minister of Military Aircraft will meet with His Majesty from time to time, and Your Majesty will also consult the Minister of Military Aircraft from time to time. In other words, the Minister of Military Aircraft will greatly influence His Majesty's decision-making."

"The Minister of Military and Aircraft is a humble and powerful position!"

When Yan Song thought of this, his face was filled with a look of horror that could not be concealed. Just when he was about to say something, he heard Xu Jie's slightly panicked voice.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, in terms of rank, the Minister of Military and Aircraft is just a fifth-rank official. But if Cheng Guogong has made such a great contribution this time, will it appear that the imperial court is a bit..."

"It doesn't matter. The right way is to make the best use of things and make the best use of people's talents. The right people must be placed in the right positions to maximize their effectiveness."

"Since Duke Cheng is well versed in military affairs, it is natural that he should be placed in the position of Minister of Military and Aircraft!"

When Jiajing said this, he paused for a moment and then continued to add: "Besides, based on my understanding of Cheng Guogong, he will not care about such a trivial matter!"

Seeing that the last excuse was blocked, Xu Jie was at a loss for what to do.

"Okay, this matter is settled, let Duke Cheng Guo serve as the Minister of Military Aircraft!"

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

Seeing that the emperor had made a decision, everyone present could only nod in agreement.

After that, Jiajing looked around, faced everyone, and then ordered: "When you come down later, it will be your cabinet's decision to establish the Military Aircraft Department and the appointment of Duke Cheng Guo as the Minister of Military Aircraft. Let’s announce it together!”

"As you command, Your Majesty!"

When Jiajing finished speaking, everyone present looked stern, leaned down, and said respectfully.

"Okay, let's just get here today and go down and get busy!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will retire now!"

Everyone in the cabinet bowed to Jiajing, who was sitting on the dragon chair, and then left the Qianqing Palace one after another.

……

After walking out of Qianqing Palace, Xu Jie's face was full of loneliness, because he failed to stop the clan and nobles from returning to the court.

From now on, the days when civil servants monopolized the court and covered the sky with one hand will be gone forever.

Then, Xu Jie looked away from the distant scenery, turned around, looked in the direction of Yan Song, and asked: "Mr. Yan Ge, what do you think next..."

Before Xu Jie finished speaking, Yan Song shook his head and said slowly.

"Well, since this is His Majesty's wish, as ministers, we'd better do it obediently!"

"Yeah, that's true."

After everyone returned to the cabinet one after another, it was fully announced that the imperial court planned to establish a military aircraft office responsible for transmitting military information, and that Zhu Xizhong, Duke of Chengguo, would serve as minister of military aircraft.

As soon as this news came out, the government and the public were excited.

On the one hand, this is because the imperial court has established a new organization called the Military Aircraft Department, and on the other hand, it is because the person who serves as the Minister of Military Aircraft is Zhu Xizhong, the Duke of Chengguo, who is a member of the imperial family and has retired from the imperial family. , Xungui.

As the next shift was approaching, the bulletin board not far from the cabinet was already crowded with officials who came to inquire about the news.

"Look, it says here that the Military Aircraft Department is responsible for delivering battle reports from the front line to His Majesty."

"There is a rumor that His Majesty decided to set up a military aircraft office to lighten the burden on the cabinet ministers after seeing them working late at night!"

"Speaking of which, why is Duke Cheng Guo appointed as Minister of Military and Aircraft? Logically speaking, it shouldn't be..."

"Hush, keep your voice down. With the recent great victory on the front line, and the many deeds of Duke Cheng Guo's lineage, they have been announced. If Your Majesty doesn't let Duke Cheng Guo be the Minister of Military and Aircraft, it may be difficult to convince the public!"

"Having said that, in the final analysis, the Minister of Military and Aircraft is just a fifth-rank official..."

In the middle of the court, there were different opinions on the matter of Duke Cheng Guo being appointed as the Minister of Military and Aircraft.

On the other side, all the clans and nobles headed by British Duke Zhang Rong were overjoyed after learning the news.

Because this represents the first step for the clan and nobles who have been silent for a long time to return to the court.

As long as you take this first step, the road ahead will be much easier.

"Okay, okay, His Majesty has indeed kept his promise. It seems that the day is not far away when we, the clan and nobles, can restore our past glory!"

Zhang Rongke did not forget that the emperor had promised him previously that Zhu Xizhong, Duke of Chengguo, would serve as the minister of military aircraft.

The position of military aircraft counselor will be filled by those descendants of clans and nobles who have passed the examination and experienced training in Bozhou.

"No, I have to inform Gong'er of the news quickly and let him prepare as soon as possible!"

After that, Zhang Rong went straight to the study, spread out his pen and paper, and started writing a letter.

(End of this chapter)