Ming Dynasty fake eunuch

Chapter 376
In the history of Ming Dynasty, there were certainly many reasons for the country's subjugation, but party struggle was definitely the culprit among them.

The reason why Ye Xun supported Wei Zhongxian to suppress the Donglin Party at the beginning was that he didn't want another party dispute between the court and China.

Now it seems that, as the saying goes, where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. It is almost impossible to completely avoid party disputes.

Although there is no Donglin Party in the court, the Liaodong faction with Ye Xun as the center has formed its own party without any surprise, and the old school officials in the court spontaneously huddled together.

Partisan disputes have existed in all dynasties. Why did this situation not cause any harm in some dynasties, but it did not work in the Ming Dynasty?

The reason is still the problem of system and employment. The key to this is two words, balance.

But don't think these two words are easy to say, but it is difficult to actually do it.

When Li Daiwen returned to his mansion, in his study, Wang Yin, Zhao Ying, Chen Yan, the Minister of Rites, Chen Qiyu, the imperial censor, and others had already been waiting in his study. He was not at home, and all these people could enter. His study, obviously these people are regular visitors.

As soon as Li Daiwen came back, Wang Yin was the first to ask, "What did Eunuch Ye say?"

Winning Shao Fuzhong made Wang Yin and others realize Ye Xun's power again, and even when they mentioned Ye Xun behind their backs, their tone was much more polite.

"Wei Zhongxian's matter is over here, don't mention it again, you guys! From now on, you should also focus on government affairs, and don't always think about competing with those people in Liaodong."

Li Daiwen said as if he hated iron for being weak, but his expression betrayed him. It was obvious that he was still a little bit unwilling.

Du Yushi Chen Qiyu frowned and said: "Lord Li, it's not that we want to fight with them now, it's that they don't take us seriously anymore. What? What qualifications do they have to join the cabinet? Could it be that just because they have Ye Xun backing them, if things go on like this, those cats and dogs in Liaodong will all have to be promoted to the court!"

Chen Yan, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, also echoed: "So many officials in the court have worked hard for many years, is it not as good as their achievements in Liaodong in one year? How embarrassing?"

Zhao Ying said coldly: "Do you have the ability to fight against Eunuch Ye? If not, just change the subject."

After hearing Zhao Ying's words, everyone shut their mouths, yes!Behind these people is Ye Xun, Ye Xun will not fall, who can shake these people?
Wang Yinhu said: "Master Li is right. If we want to compare with those people in Liaodong, we have to make some achievements. It's just that the salaries of court officials are too low. Can Master Li mention it in the cabinet?"

Li Daiwen was taken aback, thinking that everyone was studying how to deal with those Liaodong officials, why did you pull out the salary issue.

Looking over, he saw a cunning flash in Wang Yin's eyes, and he suddenly seemed to realize something.

Li Daiwen was originally in charge of the household department. He knew that there was not much silver taels in the treasury. Last year the emperor spent a lot of money on his wedding, and this year's cao silver would take several months to arrive. If something happened to Qian, shouldn't Zhang Quan, the Minister of the Household Department, step aside?

Li Daiwen knew Ye Xun's ability to pull money, but if Zhang Quan wanted to go to Ye Xun for everything, wouldn't it be too useless?

Thinking of this, Li Daiwen was about to nod when he heard Chen Qiyu say: "Master Li, Shao Fuzhong has been convicted, who will take his place?"

If you enter the cabinet, you may become the chief cabinet member in charge of governance. Who wouldn't be jealous!

After Chen Qiyu finished asking, Chen Yan also showed eagerness in his eyes, and it was obvious that he was also very interested in that position.

Li Daiwen glanced at several people, then sighed and said: "My lords, the system for joining the cabinet has been changed. If you want to join the cabinet, more than half of the cabinet members must pass, and finally the decision will be made by the ruling and writing cabinet members. We are now There are only three people, and there is one vote for Master Yang Sichang!"

After Li Daiwen said this, Chen Qiyu and Chen Yan finally understood, no wonder Mr. Li sighed, Mr. Yang didn't seem to agree with him!

While Li Daiwen and his group were studying how to trip up Liaodong officials, another heavyweight guest came to Ye Xun's mansion, the British Duke Zhang Weixian.

Before, Ye Xun had an agreement with Zhang Weixian, which was to rotate the Jingying army with the Liaodong army in order to achieve the purpose of training and strengthening the army.

But this matter is easy to say, but it is too difficult to put it into practice. First of all, those veteran players disagree, because Ye Xun's move is tantamount to touching their bottom line.

In fact, Zhang Weixian knew in his heart that the bottom line of bullshit is that once the army is mobilized, many problems will inevitably be exposed, and these veteran generals will no longer be able to point to the army to make a fortune.

Another problem is the cost issue. Although the Beijing camp does not have 20 troops, it is still possible to gather more than [-]. With so many troops mobilized, the required military pay and food is simply astronomical. Zhang Weixian simply cannot afford it. I feel that Ye Xun can't get it out, after all, the Liaodong Army needs money and food to mobilize.

So Zhang Weixian came, because he heard that Ye Xun was going to marry a wife, and he specially brought many gifts.

In fact, Ye Xun already knew the purpose of Zhang Weixian's trip. He had been in the capital for more than [-] days. misfortune.

Welcoming Zhang Weixian into the study room, and exchanged a few words of greeting. Before Zhang Weixian could mention it, Ye Xun took the initiative to say: "I remember that Duke Lao always wanted me to step on the deep pit of Beijing camp. I'm ready. Ready?"

Zhang Weixian smiled wryly, and said: "You boy, don't you know what tact is? Alas! To tell you the truth, the army's change of defense is going to be slowed down."

The Ming Dynasty had a strict management system for the army, and the Ministry of War did not directly manage the troops. Although the five armies' governor's mansion directly managed the troops, they had no right to mobilize them privately, so it seemed that Zhang Weixian was really embarrassed.

But Ye Xun knew that the military system established in the early Ming Dynasty had already existed in name only by the end of the Ming Dynasty.

Let’s not talk about Liaodong, let’s just talk about the suppression of King Fu’s rebellion this time. Zhang Weixian was still able to mobilize troops even though the emperor had been fooled by Ye Xunyao. This is enough to explain the problem. Ye Xun took down Wei Zhongxian and his gang, so Ye Xun would never believe that Zhang Weixian couldn't mobilize his troops.

"Old Duke, the so-called what can't be broken can't be built. If I'm really a rebel, with those rubbish troops in the Beijing camp, has the dynasty changed now?"

"Let me tell you this! I have stepped on the thunder of the Beijing camp. You go back and tell those nobles that if anyone dares to obstruct me, I will transfer troops from Liaodong again."

The tone of Ye Xun's good words was very calm, but the threat was beyond words.
(End of this chapter)