Ming Empire

Chapter 208
Cao Yue's words made Huang Degong, Liu Liangzuo, and Gao Jie shiver uncontrollably.Although they were all older than Cao Yue, they didn't have any age advantage in front of Cao Yue, but were overwhelmed by Cao Yue's momentum.They are all people who have been on the battlefield and experienced countless fights. They understand that Cao Yue has such an aura.

They couldn't refute Cao Yue's threats, let alone ignore them. Everyone listened carefully and thought carefully.

Soon, Huang Degong stood up and said loudly to Cao Yue: "I am willing to follow a hero like Master Cao all the time and never betray!" wishes!
"Okay, you have made the right choice, I hope you don't let me down," Cao Yue said, raising his glass and respecting the three of them: "I hope we can bring peace to the world together, and bring peace to the Ming Dynasty, so that the people can live a prosperous and stable life." life!"

"Master Cao must not be disappointed!" Huang Degong, Gao Jie, and Liu Liangzuo immediately raised their wine glasses and bumped into Cao Yue.

As soon as the four of them raised their necks, they drank the wine in the glass, but only they knew how the wine tasted.

The four of them sat down and continued to drink, Cao Yue also changed his tone, and talked about some affairs in the DPRK and China, as well as the military reform plan, in ordinary words.Since these people are allowed to work in Beijing, they must know what to do, what attitude to express, what not to do, and what not to say.

Cao Yue knew that this kind of coercive subjugation could not be very effective, and these people might just say what they wanted but refused to accept it, but he didn't care about it.He will recruit more useful people for his own use, and promote them slowly.Those who have a relatively high prestige in the court and have made certain contributions will not be easily slaughtered, unless they have evil intentions, but he will not easily reuse them and give them actual power.

Cao Yue really hoped that someone would jump up and fight with him, so that he could perform a scene of killing chickens and scaring monkeys, using someone's head as a sacrifice to scare others.Among Huang Degong, Gao Jie, and Liu Liangzuo, he really hoped that someone would stand up and sing against him, but unfortunately they were not as brave as he imagined, and finally chose to compromise with him and "loyalty" to him.

Of course, it is impossible for Cao Yue to be so stupid as to believe in their allegiance immediately, nor is it possible to entrust them with actual power. Now they are just sitting in honorary positions. It is impossible for them to intervene in the actual affairs of the army. He It takes a period of observation before deciding.

Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun. Cao Yue believed in the famous saying of Mao Zedong very much.The fact now is also that he has controlled the army, controlled the Jinyiwei, and basically controlled the political situation in Nanjing.As long as he has more and more troops with more fighting power, he can control everything in this troubled world.And he knows a lot about this era, far more than anyone in the court, he knows how to take advantage of the general trend of the world.

He also plays well on the weaknesses of the officials, taking advantage of their feuds and keeping them in charge.Next, he will vigorously cultivate his cronies, and strive to replace these people who are dissatisfied with him as soon as possible, unless these people are really convinced by him.
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Another cold snap hits, and amidst the heavy snowfall, the New Year is here.

The weight of the New Year in the hearts of Chinese people is extremely important. Although the world is in chaos today, and the north is even more chaotic. Emperor Chongzhen of Ming Dynasty committed suicide and died for his country years ago, but for the people in the south who have not experienced the baptism of war, The New Year's Eve is here, and it's time to let go of all your work and relax your mind to celebrate the New Year.In Nanjing City, although there are no lively and festive scenes, the people's homes are still preparing for the New Year.

The training of tens of thousands of newly recruited soldiers has also temporarily stopped, and the government offices of various ministries have also begun to have a holiday, and the whole of Nanjing has begun to enter the state of Chinese New Year.

Cao Yue also had a few days free to go back to the mansion to be with his family.

In the past few months, he has hardly returned to his home. He is busy with things every day, and when he has the opportunity to go back, he just takes a look at his wife and children and leaves.He led the army to serve as the king, personally led the partial division to Beijing, and rescued Queen Zhou, Zhu Cijiong and others. After returning to Nanjing, he was busy helping Zhu Cijiong to ascend the throne, recruiting and training new troops, and deploying so many military operations.Cao Yue, who was busy with so many things, was so overwhelmed that he wanted to tear himself in half.

During the Chinese New Year, although there are still many things to be busy, I can finally find a reason to give myself some free time and relax. I can go back home to spend a few days leisurely with my wife and children in an open and honest manner.

Cao Yue was busy every day, and Auntie Zhu had no complaints, and she knew why Cao Yue was busy.After Cao Yue picked up her mother and several younger brothers and returned to Nanjing, she also brought the children into the palace almost every day to accompany her mother and comfort the empress dowager who was physically and mentally exhausted but still strong.In these matters, Zhu Wei is very sensible, which also makes Cao Yue and Queen Zhou appreciate her very much.

Because Auntie Zhu accompanied her every day, and often talked about Cao Yue's strengths in front of Empress Zhou, Empress Zhou admired them even more.In many matters, Queen Zhou expressed her greatest support for Cao Yue, including the appointment of the governor.She also often educates Zhu Cijiong to listen to Cao Yue's ideas in everything, and not to advocate privately.

During the Chinese New Year, Cao Yue also went into the palace with Aunt Zhu to visit Empress Zhou and the young emperor Zhu Cijiong.

"Empress Dowager, I have been too busy during this time, and I hardly have time to spend time with my son, and I haven't come to see you and Your Majesty often!" Cao Yue apologized to Queen Zhou and Zhu Cijiong, who was sitting by the side, "The new army Recruitment is the top priority now, I want to train as many soldiers as possible as soon as possible to avenge the late emperor, and I have not informed His Majesty of many things in time, please forgive me."

"Brother Yue, you've worked hard." Empress Zhou looked at Aunt Zhu, then at Cao Yue, and said softly, "This world is really lucky to have you. Otherwise, I really don't know what will happen now."

"The empress dowager speaks seriously. This is the duty that I should fulfill. No matter what day I dare not slack off, I must do my best until I die. In some things, I have done a bit... self-willed, which has aroused many people's resentment. I hope the empress dowager Don't blame your Majesty!" Cao Yue knew that what he did was very domineering, many people could not imagine it, and many people hated him to the bone, and there were many people who wanted to get rid of him. What he needs most now is Queen Zhou and the little girl. The emperor's support, he entered the palace today to seek support!
This is his current strategy to use the emperor to command the princes!
(End of this chapter)