Reborn Ming Dynasty as Emperor

Chapter 497 Li Mingrui Pit Qin Liangyu

Although Qin Liangyu is an old child on the battlefield, she doesn't just know swords and guns. Regarding the sudden conferment of Marquis, she doesn't think it is a good thing, because in her opinion, it is already a good thing for her to be named Zuo Dudu as a woman. Long En, who made an exception, has now become the second official with a title of Marquis or above in the country's hundreds of years. This will undoubtedly attract people's attention, and even be roasted on the fire.

Qin Liangyu can accept death in battle, but she doesn't want to be jealous and slandered by the officials because of her high status. Decades of official life have also made her deeply understand what it means to be fearful, so she just blah blah blah blah. He knelt down with a loud voice: "Please take back your majesty's order. The position of a prince is lofty and honorable, and a humble minister is just a chieftain's wife. It is really shameless to accept this honor."

"Ah", Zhu Youxiao didn't expect Qin Liangyu to refuse. In the end, although he has been the emperor for more than ten years, he still hasn't seen through everyone's hearts. In his opinion, Qin Liangyu will definitely He was just as excited as Wang Siren when he was suddenly nominated as a lecturer of the Imperial Academy, but he didn't expect Qin Liangyu to directly reject the hereditary title of Marquis.

Qin Liangyu naturally knew that if she directly rejected Zhu Youxiao in front of so many people, His Majesty Zhu Youxiao would definitely be displeased, but she didn't want to be the second father and son of Wu Xiang and Wu Sangui. Copying and chopping, ended up ruined.

Although it was the first time for Qin Liangyu to meet Zhu Youxiao, the current emperor, she knew Zhu Youxiao well. In her opinion, the current emperor was a ruthless and ruthless master who was decisive and generous. I never procrastinated when I made you a prince, but I didn't procrastinate when I killed you, just as straightforward.

Qin Liangyu knew that although the white-armed soldiers of the chieftain of Shizhu had made great contributions in quelling the She'an Rebellion, they were by no means worthy of being named marquises, let alone that he was a Tujia. In the end, there are differences between Han and Yi, not to mention that in recent years, most of the chieftains in the Southwest have been restless. The governor of Sichuan even sent out a signal to change the soil and return to the local people. At this time and now His Majesty suddenly wants to make himself a Marquis, is this a sign that he wants to move his own stone pillar chieftain?
Although his chieftain Shizhu made great contributions in suppressing the She'an rebellion, he is the most powerful chieftain in the entire Sichuan region, and his white-armed soldiers are also the only military force that can threaten the local court regime in Sichuan. Located near the important city of Chongqing, you can enter Huguang from the east to threaten Yichang, lock the natural dangers of Kuizhou, and attack Chengdu from the west.

Abandoning himself as the chieftain of Shizhu because he is familiar with it (the degree of Sinicization is relatively deep) and has been ordered by the court for many years. From the historical stories of the past dynasties, we can know that as an emperor who has the ambition to rule the world alone, it is difficult to tolerate his chieftain Shizhu like this A semi-independent regime with a certain military strength exists, and it is still in the hinterland of Ming Dynasty, not North Korea.

Even Wu Xiang and Wu Sangui's father and son also ended up being put to death lingeringly. If he accepted the position of Marquis, even though he had made meager achievements, His Majesty would probably regard him as having ambitions to further improve his political status, and would begin to punish him. Shizhu chieftain has a grudge.

Therefore, Qin Liangyu absolutely dare not accept the position of marquis. She would rather displease Zhu Youxiao now than end up ruined in the future.

Zhu Youxiao didn't know that Qin Liangyu thought so much. He knew that there were many local magistrates and counties in the southwest area. It will pay a great financial price, the Yang Yinglong rebellion in the Wanli period is an example.

Now that the Ming Dynasty is all flat, and the national prestige is manifested in the north and south. Except for the European and Roman countries in the west, there is no force that can threaten the Ming Dynasty in the whole of Asia. Zhu Youxiao also has time to take care of the southwest. thing.

Throughout the more than 200-year history of the Ming Dynasty, rebellions occurred in the southwestern provinces in almost every dynasty and generation. Although they did not affect the foundation of the central government, there were also quite a few rebellions that directly affected the entire state of the Ming Dynasty, such as Si Ren in the orthodox period The change of Fa and Silunfa cost Daming a lot of money, and laid the foundation for the later change of Tumubao.

During the Jiajing period, the Wei Yinbao and Huang Chaomeng rebellions of the Gutian Tong clan also caused great financial pressure on the subsequent suppression of the Japanese invasion and the fight against the northern Alta.

Zhu Youxiao didn't want to continue to spend a lot of Ming's financial revenue on this endless chieftain chaos in the future, so he thought about directly flattening these chieftains once and for all, and in this process, Shizhu Chieftain will undoubtedly play the role of A very important role, Zhu Youxiao is not afraid of the military strength of Chieftain Shizhu. With the three-dimensional military combat strength of the Ming Dynasty army, there is no enemy in the whole world who can defeat the Ming army, because no matter whether it is combat thinking or equipment, it is no longer one. order of magnitude.

However, Zhu Youxiao had to consider the cost of Shizhu chieftain supporting him and rebelling against him. Can those chieftains understand that even the chieftains of Shizhu obediently obey the imperial court's policy of reforming the land and returning the land, not to mention that other chieftains whose arms are far thicker than chieftain Shizhu's arms dare to fight against the imperial court?

In addition, the white-armed soldiers of Shizhu Chieftain are good at fighting in the jungle, and the logistics cost is relatively small. Once there is a chieftain rebellion, using the white-armed soldiers of Shizhu Chieftain to quell the rebellion of some stubborn chieftains in the future can weaken the strength of Shizhu Kingdom. Reduce military spending.

After all, the cost of dispatching a battalion of white soldiers and a battalion of the Ming army is different, and it is more than enough to deal with these chieftain soldiers with white soldiers. There is no need to use cannons to attack an army that also uses bamboo as weapons, and sometimes the effect is even worse. It is not good to use white soldiers or wolf soldiers.

This is also one of the reasons why Zhu Youxiao wanted to make Qin Liangyu a marquis and hereditary replacement. Since he will use the white soldiers of Shizhu chieftain to contribute to his cause of land reform in the southwest, he will not be stingy and reluctant to be a mere marquis Open, and he can also trust Shizhu chieftain's performance in history. Originally, in history, this chieftain's white-armed soldiers were the only force that prevented Zhang Xianzhong from entering Sichuan many times.

Zhu Youxiao's wishful thinking is to use Qin Liangyu as a marquis as a signal to calm down the restless heart caused by reforming the land and returning to the exile, and at the same time encourage Shizhu chieftain to continue to stand on the side of the court unswervingly.

But what I didn't expect was that the old general Qin Liangyu actually rejected his overtures. Was it because the gold content of the hereditary and irreplaceable Marquis's gift frightened her, or did she not only have the pride and ambition of a man, but also had other talents? With a woman's unique sense of safety, she guessed that it was because she wanted her family to shed more blood in the future?
Zhu Youxiao was indeed a little annoyed that this old General Qin who had always been respected by him unexpectedly rejected him, not only because he lost his face but also completely disrupted his plan.

Zhu Youxiao looked at Li Mingrui, a bachelor. Maybe Li Mingrui, an old fox, can understand this situation and find a proper solution. It's best not to speak up. After all, as an emperor, I can't ask Qin Liangyu to accept this Marquis seal.

Li Mingrui also sensed His Majesty Zhu Youxiao's gesture, so he stood up without hesitation, but in fact he didn't know Qin Liangyu well. She is an old woman from the Tujia family. As a dignified cabinet scholar, Li Mingrui has never paid attention to Qin Liangyu.

But now His Majesty wants him to come out and say a few words, so he has no choice but to stand up. For the time being, suppress the surprise of why His Majesty values ​​Qin Liangyu so much, Li Mingrui guessed Qin Liangyu's concerns with a turn of his mind, he is not Zhu Youxiao Knowing Qin Liangyu's performance in the original history, he can also understand the feeling of a military official who was not born in the Han nationality after being suddenly named a hereditary marquis. I am afraid that the surprise is more of a disaster Feel.

Therefore, Li Mingrui bowed respectfully to Zhu Youxiao: "Your Majesty, Old General Qin must think that the position of Marquis is too low, and the Wu family and his son can still be crowned kings, why can't Old General Qin win the ear of a country?"

Li Mingrui said this to Zhu Youxiao as well as to Qin Liangyu. The so-called authorities are obsessed with others, and those who are on the sidelines are clear. His Majesty Zhu Youxiao has been in the top position for a long time, and he is used to playing with the ministers with imperial power. The lackeys reward you with carrots, and the ministers will happily follow them, but they don’t know that ministers are also intelligent creatures, so they may wonder whether there is a big stick raised high behind the carrots.

When Zhu Youxiao heard Li Mingrui's words, he understood what Qin Liangyu was worried about.

As for Li Mingrui's words, after telling Qin Liangyu, Qin Liangyu also naturally understood that Li Mingrui was adding fuel to the fire, and deliberately provoked himself. The position is too low, and he is unwilling to accept it. The reason why he refuses is to force the current sage to make himself the Duke of the state, even like the father and son of the Wu family in the Guanning Army.

Qin Liangyu had never hated a civil servant as much as he did now, especially a civil servant like Li Mingrui who turned black and white, causing him to bear the blame for his desire, dissatisfaction and ambition for no reason.

Li Mingrui's words are very clear, no matter what your concerns are, Qin Liangyu, you must accept His Majesty's golden words, otherwise you want to force His Majesty to grant you a greater title, and you are ambitious.

Zhu Youxiao admired Li Mingrui's cunning very much, he forced Qin Liangyu into an embarrassing situation with one sentence, and Zhu Youxiao also cooperated with him: "Does Old General Qin really think that the position of Marquis is too small to condescend? , and want me to make you a Duke, or even a prince?"

Qin Liangyu, who was suddenly and directly cheated by Li Mingrui, dared to be more hypocritical, and His Majesty's question was like giving her an ultimatum: Do you want this Marquis, or you will continue to swear allegiance to the court, if you don't, you have bigger intentions. Ambition is the same thing as Wu's father and son.

"I dare not disobey your majesty's words. I accept your majesty's title of marquis. I am a female from my family, but I didn't expect to get such a great honor today. I was so happy that I was a little carried away, so that I said some disrespectful words just now. , Your Majesty, forgive me, long live my emperor, long live long live long live long live!"

It's not that Qin Liangyu doesn't understand official routines, if she doesn't understand, she is a barbarian and a woman, how can she succeed in becoming a hero among women for a while, and become the No. 1 military officer in the entire Southwest.

Therefore, when Li Mingrui said this, she hurriedly changed her mind and accepted this hereditary and irreplaceable title of marquis. With Li Mingrui's implication, you have to accept it whether you want it or not, otherwise you have ulterior motives.

"That's very good, Li Mingrui, spread this matter to the whole world, tell Liu Ruoyu, let him spread the word to the people of Dongchang, and let the whole world know that I will not treat anyone badly. People who have made outstanding contributions", Zhu Youxiao said excitedly, his purpose is to let the chieftains all over the world know the story of Qin Liangyu, and let most of the chieftains or Zhaimen who are still standing on the side of the court continue To be firm and loyal to the court, they must let them know what benefits they will get from following the court to quell the chieftain rebellion.

Qin Liangyu stared at Li Mingrui rather unhappily, but this stare was like an eagle watching a wolf, so Li Mingrui couldn't help but take a few steps back.

Li Mingrui just smiled lightly. He naturally knew that this old general Qin hated him to the core, but so what? It's embarrassing. As a minister, I naturally want to help His Majesty win the round.

At this time, Sichuan governor Ma Shiying and other local officials were also very knowledgeable, and congratulated Qin Liangyu directly in front of His Majesty: "Congratulations to the old general for stepping into the rank of nobles. The country has been established for more than two hundred years, so far the first one. Female Marquis, it can be said to be a rare event that has never been seen in the ages."

Qin Liangyu naturally knew that Ma Shiying and other local officials did not really congratulate him on his behalf. Civil and military officials have always had a grudge. Now congratulating herself in front of His Majesty is naturally to show off in front of His Majesty and take the opportunity to embarrass herself even more. But Qin Liangyu had no choice but to call these people old foxes in his heart. The officialdom was so hypocritical and friendly, and she had to adapt to such an environment.

But when Li Mingrui came to congratulate Qin Liangyu, Qin Liangyu couldn't help but snorted, and just said: "The elders congratulate each other, poor and lowly people can't afford it", Zhu Youxiao couldn't help laughing when he saw this, he didn't want to Seeing the meaning of the old general Qin's joke, he hurriedly smiled and persuaded him: "My dear friends, don't be like this. Discord between generals and prime ministers is a taboo of the country."

When Zhu Youxiao said this, both Qin Liangyu and Li Mingrui blushed slightly in embarrassment, and hurriedly responded: "Yes!" At this time, Zhu Youxiao also mentioned Ma Shiying: "Ma Shiying, in the future, I will change the country and return to the people of the country. Policy, you still have to rely on loyalty and loyalty."

Ma Shiying also quickly said yes, he naturally knew that His Majesty is now paving the way for his reform by making Qin Liangyu a Marquis.

(End of this chapter)