Chapter Thirty-Eight The Wind Rises in the Temple
The overall political ecology of the Ming Dynasty showed a trend of "literary nobles and martial arts being humble", which could not be solved simply by promoting a few people.
Especially the Ming system, in a sense, is a relatively perfect official operation mechanism.
If there were no influence of the Little Ice Age, frequent natural disasters would not be caused under the Ming Dynasty, which would have a heavy deficit burden on the Ming Dynasty's finances.
That mere eight banners of Jianlu could kill the eight banners of Jianlu even if they were to spend money.
But things came together.
This pair of Daming, which was scattered with its upper and lower sides, was somewhat unable to withstand it.
‘Let’s start a new round of layout with Tianjin Zhili Prefecture first.’
Looking at the people who left with their own thoughts and Emperor Chongzhen, who was sitting on the dragon throne, said in his heart: "The withdrawal of the guards and establishment of a prefecture in Tianjin has a strong political purpose."
If this matter is accomplished and corresponding results are achieved, it will play a very positive role in the subsequent layout in Liaodong and even the adjustment of the entire Northern Zhili."
The Daming Wei, a magic weapon in the early Ming Dynasty, gradually became one of the cancers that consumed the Daming energy as time went by, and the gradual undermining of the Five Army Governor's Office.
When it comes to this matter, we have to mention that the household registration system of the Ming Dynasty, which is also a magical tool for seizing the country in the early Ming Dynasty, has now become one of the cancers of the Ming Dynasty.
The rigid household registration system of the Ming Dynasty made the ancestors do what they did, and the descendants would do what they did.
Just like.
Those who pick manure have been picking manure for generations.
Those who farm, they have been farming for generations.
Those who work as blacksmiths have been working as blacksmiths for generations.
Such a system, for the war era when the early Ming Dynasty was just out of the war, where many people were fighting for hegemony, was a good policy for maintaining the stability of the situation.
However, as time goes by, with the surge in population and the seriousness of land annexation, various problems and contradictions gradually became exposed.
Even if the Ming Dynasty in the Chongzhen Dynasty was in line with the old saying, the dynasties under the feudal system were enlightened in the early days of the founding of the country, prosperity in the middle, and decline in the late period.
Chaq... Emperor Chongzhen was in a period of decline.
Just doing diligently and self-restraint without coming up with a practical solution, even if you are exhausted, you will not be able to change your established destiny.
"The Emperor...Chen Yansheng, Li Mingzhong asked for a meeting."
Han Zanzhou bowed and walked into the Donghunting Pavilion, bowing to the contemplative Emperor Chongzhen.
"Present."
The matter of arranging the garrison and establishing a state in Tianjin is not as simple as saying it. During this period, it involves many aspects, and it is not easy to do this well.
Compared with the pre-established governor of Tianjin, the general officer of Tianjin.
Tianjin’s three bathrooms are permanent.
There is also a Tianjin army to prepare for the road.
Moreover, Tianjin is the hub of the canal transport thoroughfare of northern Zhili.
In the capital, any powerful person who is in power will be sent to run his own industry in Tianjin.
The canal transport formed around the Grand Canal is the economic lifeline for maintaining the Ming Dynasty's rule.
The Ming Dynasty was able to adhere to the concept of "the emperor guards the country's gates, and the king dies in the country" and was supported by the canal transportation. If the canal transportation of grain from the south and the north is gone, then it's better to rest as soon as possible.
"My minister Chen Yansheng... pay homage to Your Majesty!"
"The last general Li Mingzhong...who greets your Majesty!"
Chen Yansheng, the governor of Tianjin.
Tianjin General Li Mingzhong.
This was made clear in my heart after several screenings by Emperor Chongzhen.
"No gift."
Emperor Chongzhen reached out to signal and said calmly: "Han Zanzhou, give seats to the two noble families to see tea."
"Here!"
Under the gaze of surprise, Han Zanzhou commanded the eunuchs outside the hall to come in to carry the docks and serve tea. This was called Chen Yansheng, and Li Mingzhong was somewhat frightened.
They didn't know very well what the emperor was doing to treat them so politely.
"I have something to tell you, two of you."
Emperor Chongzhen picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "I plan to withdraw the guards and establish a prefecture in Tianjin, and the cabinet and military affairs department. I have asked them to issue an imperial edict.
Chen Qing will be appointed as the governor of Tianjin. I have drafted a detailed document for details. At that time, Chen Qing can act according to the actual situation in Tianjin.
The position of general in Tianjin will be held by Li Qing, and I have also drafted a detailed document.
Li Qing served as the general of Tianjin, and transferred 3,000 elite troops from the Loyal and Brave Army. I also selected a group of generals and schools from the Xiyuan Martial Arts Hall and went to Tianjin with Li Qing.
After taking office, the army will be eliminated and the salary will be reduced, and the subordinate group will be divided into 20,000 people. If they are ordered to support Liao, or ordered to support Liao, they can temporarily recruit auxiliary troops to accompany the army."
“…”
Chen Yansheng and Li Mingzhong looked shocked. Listening to what the emperor said, Han Zanzhou walked towards them with two documents in his hand.
The two who received the documents looked at each other in shock. They didn't expect the emperor to do such a big thing, and they even entrusted them with important tasks.
The withdrawal of the guards and establishment of states involves too many benefits, and it is a key place in Tianjin. I am afraid that if it is done, it will cause a lot of storms between the government and the country.
"I know that the two Qing families have corresponding concerns and thoughts in your hearts."
Emperor Chongzhen stood up and walked slowly towards Chen Yansheng and the others, saying with a serious expression: "But the territory of Tianjin is too important.
I am very dissatisfied with Tianjin.
If this is not done, then Tianjin will sooner or later have big problems.
One of you manages the people and the other manages the military. If you want to do this well, you must work together instead of destroying each other. This must be kept in mind.
When will Tianjin Zhili Prefecture be truly presented, it will play a crucial role in the country's subsequent attack on Liaodong."
"I will receive the order!"
"The last general's order!"
Emperor Chongzhen did not doubt his loyalty to Chen and Li.
Compared with the talent Chen Yansheng discovered during the confrontation with Jianlu, his ability was good, and he also broadened his horizons during the Military Affairs Office.
Especially when planning the Liaodong strategy, Chen Yansheng also participated in it and knew some secrets.
When he was transferred from the Military Affairs Office and went to Sun Chuanting to do things, he was just to gild and accumulate experience, so that Tianjin would abolish the garrison and establish a prefecture.
As for Li Mingzhong, there is no need to mention it.
As Mao Wenlong's old subordinate, Kong Youde and others rebelled and wanted to convince him to betray the Ming Dynasty, but they flatly refused. How could Emperor Chongzhen not use such a loyal person?!
In addition, Li Mingzhong was transferred to Sun Zushou's command. During the rest, he even went to the Xiyuan Martial Arts Hall to study. He was the general of Tianjin!
"Go."
Chapter completed!