"We have to find a way, too."

Huang Kezhang glanced at Han Du and said helplessly: "We are afraid that we can't get involved in this matter. The Ministry of War is in Sun Chengzong's hands and the Baigong Academy is in Xu Guangqi's hands. If we want to intervene, we have to seize power from their hands. It is probably not easy."

"What's more, there is a staff officer next to you, and it's too difficult for us to go further."

"Yes." Han Yu nodded and said, "But it's up to man, there's still a chance. Just put some effort into Liaodong. Whether it's Wang Zaijin or Xiong Tingbi, we can get in touch with you."

"If you can't do it in the court, just think of some other solutions. The solutions are always thought of by people."

"That's good." Huang Kezhang nodded and said, "It's just that we can't be too hasty about this matter. Our current focus is on the reform of the Royal Academy. Send people to keep an eye on it. You can't scold Cui Chengxiu for making too much contributions or messing up the matter."

"If things get messed up, it's nothing wrong with us." Han Du thought for a while and said.

Huang Kezhang shook his head and said with a calm face: "There are too many people offending this matter, and it is too difficult. It is really not worth the loss for our people to do it. Let Cui Chengxiu do it well first. Once we have achieved success later, we will have time to reach out. After all, everyone knows that the difficulty of the reform of the Royal Academy is not in the capital, but in the south of the Yangtze River."

"When reform and obstacles are really coming, we have room for maneuver. Just let Feng Congwu and the others prepare. There are opportunities for this matter. As long as you don't get rid of someone, you can do it."

"What you said makes sense, just do what you said." Han Du nodded and said.

"The time is almost over, and we should go out too." Huang Kezhang put down the teacup in his hand and said, "I guess the people outside should be anxious, and I don't know what we are talking about inside."

"Let them think about it." Han Du said casually.

When the two walked out of the room, they happened to meet Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi.

The four of them smiled and greeted each other, and then separated.

Everyone knows in their hearts that a new struggle has begun.

As for Sun Chengzong and Xu Guangqi, there is no deep conflict between them, and they will benefit from it.

Besides, in the court, today's combination and tomorrow's division is already commonplace, and no one finds it strange.

They each went back to work with their own hearts, and for a moment, the cabinet became quiet.

At this time, inside the palace.

Zhu Youxiao was pondering.

After thinking about it, Zhu Youxiao turned to look at Chen Hong and said, "Call the people from the Staff Office to discuss matters."

"Yes, the emperor." Chen Hong quickly agreed, turned around and walked out.

Since the establishment of the Staff Office, although Zhu Youxiao took them to Shandong and has been supporting them, the Staff Office is still far from actual power. This is not what Zhu Youxiao wants to see.

For example, this time, the first report to the Liaodong war was the Ministry of War and the Cabinet. Although this seems to be an inconspicuous thing, it actually represents power.

To change this, it will take some extra time and effort, because this is a top-down reform.

But there is one thing that Zhu Youxiao can do.

Not long after, Chen Hong walked in from outside again.

He said respectfully: "Emperor, the Jinyiwei sent new news about the battle report on Liaodong."

Although it is new news, it is actually not a good news.

The court's good news was made with fast horses and the post stations, so the speed was very fast.

Although the Jinyiwei also uses fast horses to walk on the post station, it can catch up with speed, but because it is not a good news, the content needs to be more detailed and the time will be later.

This is a secret memorial.

Zhu Youxiao reached out and took it over.

While looking through the secret memorial, Zhu Youxiao looked at Chen Hong and asked, "Have all the people from the Staff Office come?"

"Go back to the emperor, you're here." Chen Hong quickly agreed.

Zhu Youxiao nodded.

In this secret memorial, the Jinyiwei described the war in Liaodong in detail, from personnel allocation to personnel arrangements, and to the entire combat process, it can be said that there was no omission.

After reading this secret memorial, Zhu Youxiao finally felt relieved.

Obviously, Xiong Tingbi did not go out rashly, but was prepared and did not consider defeat, but considered defeat first. This made Zhu Youxiao very satisfied and more in line with his general direction arrangements.

Moreover, after the big victory, Xiong Tingbi did not attack rashly, but continued to maintain the situation he should have, and his cautious attitude did not change. This is very good.

Putting down the secret memorial in his hand, Zhu Youxiao said: "Let them come in."118

Not long after, a few people from the Staff Office walked in from outside.

The people in the Staff Office were a little excited. This was the first time His Majesty convened a discussion after the establishment of the Staff Office, especially at this time point after Liaodong won. Obviously, the significance of this discussion was extraordinary.

Zhu Youxiao's eyes swept over several people and said, "You are all dear, please do not give me any gifts."

Among the several people in the Staff Office were British Duke Zhang Weixian, Cheng Guo Duke Zhu Chunchen, Yuan Keli and Li Zhizao.

As for Sun Chuanting, he was no longer in the staff office, but went to the commander's office of the Western Chief Army.

So now there are only the four people in front of the staff.

After Zhang Weixian and the others sat down, Zhu Youxiao said: "This time I have something to ask you all my dear friends to discuss with you."

After hearing this, Zhang Weixian and the other two quickly sat upright and waited for his Majesty to continue speaking.

"I believe that my dear friends have already known the war in Liaodong." Zhu Youxiao's eyes swept over Zhang Weixian and others and said: "I am very happy that Liaodong can win this time. It can be seen that Xiong Tingbi is well-matched and the soldiers from all over Liaodong are paying their lives."

"What I want to discuss with you is about the rewards of Liaodong soldiers."

After hearing this, Zhang Weixian and others had no change in their expressions, but they couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

Do you need to discuss this matter?

Hasn't Your Majesty asked the Cabinet to do this?

Could it be that Your Majesty wants to hand over this matter to the Staff Office?

This is indeed a good thing. Being able to obtain this power from the cabinet is definitely a good thing for the Staff Office.

Let’s not talk about whether the cabinet is willing to give it or not, even if it is willing to give it, isn’t it a bit late now?

But since Your Majesty said that, Zhang Weixian and the others could not say anything, they could only wait for Your Majesty to finish their words.

"Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the title of the Ming Dynasty has only reached the title of the uncle. I believe all my dear friends are very clear about this." Zhu Youxiao continued: "What I mean is that I want to change the title."

After hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, everyone's faces changed, and they were really unable to hold back.

Title has always been a very sensitive thing.

There were many titles in the Ming Dynasty, but later only the count was abolished, and there were no more. Therefore, there were indeed not so many nobles in the Ming Dynasty.

Another important thing is that Emperor Taizu killed many nobles back then. If Emperor Chengzu had not appointed some nobles after rebellion, he would have probably been much smaller than now.

Now that the emperor wants to change his title again, it has to make people feel unconfident.

What is your Majesty doing?

Zhu Youxiao did not go around the circle and said directly: "If I want to re-open the title of Ziman, I will start from this time in Liaodong to reward the soldiers in Liaodong."

This matter lingers in Zhu Youxiao's heart for a long time. He thought about it for a long time, but he has never had the right opportunity to implement it.

Since Liaodong has such an opportunity this time, how could Zhu Youxiao let it go?

Duke, Marquis, Bozinan, and there were no two in the Ming Dynasty, so they had always had strict control over titles.

However, Zhu Youxiao didn't think this was a good thing. The so-called running water does not rot, and the door hinge does not rot, and everything will appear to be particularly rigid if it does not move. And the titles in the court cannot be moved easily.

No matter what is in this world, as long as there are too many things, it will become worthless. This is how depreciation comes from.

If Zhu Youxiao wants to support the new nobles, his title must be moved, and at the same time he also has to give the soldiers in the army a hope. The Duke and the Marquis have no way to give it, but the Viscount and the Baron can still think about it.

Under such circumstances, a group of hard-working people will inevitably emerge from the army. There must be a brave man under heavy rewards, and the real man will win the favor of his wife and son.

Moreover, the rise of new nobles will inevitably impact the old nobles. At that time, they will be moved. These old guys in the court can also watch and clean up.

If you deal with the old guys and others, some will take over, and the forces in the army will have a ladder. You won’t be worried that if you deal with the old guys, no one will come up with you.

This is a benefit but no harm. Zhu Youxiao’s only concern may be that he will spend more salary.

But Zhu Youxiao didn't take this seriously at all. The so-called money thing is spent when you get it. The emperor cannot be a slave to the money. Spending money only depends on whether it can create greater benefits. If possible, then the money can be spent.

The court had already spent money to raise a bunch of useless idle people, such as nobles, honors and relatives, and royal families.

Raising some meritorious soldiers is not a big deal. As long as you succeed this time, it will be much easier to start the surgery later.

If you take it in advance, you must first talk with it. Zhu Youxiao understands this truth very well.

Zhang Weixian and others did not expect that what the emperor said was actually about this. It was not about touching everyone's title, but about giving it to the baron and viscount again.
Chapter completed!