A century-old family that runs through the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 197 Zhu Houzhao’s freedom
After all, the courtiers could not suppress Zhu Houzhao's desire to go out.

Especially after confiscating Liu Jin's house, Zhu Houzhao's pockets were also bulging, and the last reason that prevented him from traveling was eliminated.

When the frontier was in crisis, Zhu Houzhao finally got the opportunity he had been waiting for.

A spy reported that Mongolia was about to invade the border.

In fact, the number of invaders who used all the strength of the grassland this time could only reach 5, which was much weaker than in the original history.

There was no way. The Ming army's training tactics in the past few years were really disgusting. The Beijing camp always went to the border to get Oara and Tatars to practice, which annoyed them.

Fortunately, in the Hongzhi year, because the Ming Dynasty did not have much money in its pockets and could not withstand such frequent military mobilizations, it slowly stopped. This gave Oara and Tatar a chance to breathe. Now After regaining some strength, the terrible winter is coming again, so I want to grab another one to survive the winter.

Although Ji Sui's rule had been somewhat shaken at this time, as the Ming Dynasty passed its most prosperous period, the Ming Dynasty's deterrent effect on the frontiers was no longer so strong. However, a skinny camel was bigger than a horse, and the governors still did not put themselves at risk for the time being. The courage to put his greed into practice.

Therefore, although Dayan Khan conquered various tribes, including the Oara tribe, he just wanted to grab a handful and run away in the northwest frontier of the Ming Dynasty, so he began to gather troops, and the Ming Dynasty got the news.

But when Zhu Houzhao heard this information, he jumped up from his chair with joy and immediately made the decision to personally conquer the army.

On this day, the main avenue of the capital was cleaned by special personnel. Countless honor guards passed by. Zhu Houzhao rode a white horse on the avenue with great pride.

Outside the city gate were the officials who were giving gifts. They prostrated themselves deeply on both sides of the road and did not straighten up until the emperor had gone away.

The farewell ceremony is over.

The officials dispersed one after another, and Yang Tinghe also walked back slowly. As he walked, he heard the two officials in front of him talking in low voices. After taking a closer look, he recognized one as an official from the Ministry of War and the other from the Ministry of Rites.

"Chen Guogong accompanied the emperor on the expedition... As expected."

"Of course, the Duke is very prosperous now. Although he has not joined the cabinet, his power and favor are not inferior to those of Liu Jin back then!"

"Be careful!" His friend hurriedly stopped him and said:
"Comparing Chen Guogong to Liu Jin is a pass!"

"What's happened? Now Chen Guogong is in great power, and his party members are all over the government and the public. Is he any different from Liu Jin back then?" The official from the Ministry of War said in a low voice, with an angry look on his face:

"Nowadays, major conquests either come from that Lao Shizi's Leopard Room, or from the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion."

"This time, His Majesty built the 'Zhenguo Mansion' in Xuan Mansion to coordinate the national military. He personally led the troops on expeditions. From the beginning to the end, the military department had almost no role other than providing rations."

"I'm so idle every day in the Yamen that I'm going to get moldy! The Ministry of War has really become an empty shell. There are six departments and six departments. It's better to change it to five departments!"

When he first entered the Ministry of War, he thought he would be a little excited to enter the Ming Dynasty's military system and gain a considerable share of military power.

As a result, first Liu Jin came to the dictatorship, and the guarding eunuchs went around to seize their power. Now after Chen Guogong came to power, the power of the Ministry of War was once again largely seized. It is no wonder that he was so angry and complained against his friends.

At this time, seven years had passed since Liu Jin was executed. Li Dongyang had already retired from office. Yang Tinghe recovered after the death of his father and Ding You, and became the chief minister of the cabinet again.

However, although he is the leader of the cabinet, he cannot be the leader of the government and the opposition.Let's not forget Yan Yuan, who was in charge of the Beijing army. Even in the cabinet, there was also a newly promoted minister of the Ministry of Personnel and Zhang Cai, a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, who was competing with him.Yan Yuan is indeed a very powerful person now, but it is more than Liu Jin. Yan Yuan has been deliberately controlling his own power. Although he steadily controls the civil servants, he will never have power over the government. He is also worried It would arouse the emperor's suspicion, so he always controlled such a degree.What the official said was just words of anger.

After all, the Ministry of War has now become a complete Qingshui Yamen, with no power at all. Even when Liu Jin was in power, they were not in such a state of poverty. Of course he was unhappy.

The two of them muttered for a while before they separated. Yang Tinghe sighed helplessly as he recalled their conversation.

As Zhu Houzhao's teacher, he naturally understands this disciple's thoughts.

In order to limit the power of civil servants, he repeatedly supported eunuchs and nobles, creating powerful characters one after another to compete with the civil servants, diverting conflicts and suppressing their power. Although Emperor Zhengde loved to play, he also Very wise.

For example, the Leopard Room was a new political and military center that replaced the Forbidden City. Although Zhu Houzhao did have fun in it, he also met with important officials in the court and analyzed the border situation with the nobles. Many government orders were issued from it every day. , can the person who can steadily control the situation in Ming Dynasty be such a simple person as rumored?

And obviously, he succeeded.

Compared with the previous history where he left secretly, this time he swaggered out of Beijing with thousands of troops. The opposition in the court could not withstand the emperor's will. This was a reflection of his success.

Ugh……

Yang Tinghe rubbed his eyebrows. Of course he was pleased that his disciple could have such abilities, but he was still a little helpless when these methods were finally used on himself.

The only good thing is that Chen Guogong is not as stupid as Liu Jin. He controls his own power and keeps the court in a delicate balance, so that the civil servants will not be completely suppressed.

With the influx of new blood from the imperial examination, he was confident that the power of civil servants would be restored.

But at this time, Zhu Houzhao didn't think so much. He was filled with the joy of being out of the control of the ministers.

Looking back at the gradually shrinking capital, the cage-like city of Beijing, Zhu Houzhao finally couldn't restrain himself and laughed loudly.

Finally left here, from now on the sky is big and the earth is big, let him fly!

He raised his eyes and saw the endless heaven and earth in front of him. The glory of his ancestors emerged in his mind. The sound of the armor and iron pieces clashing behind him was endless. This was the best music!

Come on, Dayan Khan, there is a saying on the grassland that you are the master of Mongolia's resurgence, let me come and meet you!

As Yan Ling mingled among the people watching, looking at the fleet of cars going away, he seemed to hear the excited laughter of Emperor Zhengde.

A soul longing for freedom.

Yan Ling sighed softly in his heart.

He looked back and saw a carriage parked there quietly, with several servants waiting for him.

I should go too.

(End of this chapter)