Chapter 96 The curtain really opened
Zhu Youxiao didn't expect that Wei Zhongxian would involve Yang Lian here again. Obviously he was well prepared.
With only one thing, Wei Zhongxian contained everyone. Although their charges were different, in fact, there was only one content, which was to completely overthrow the Donglin Party.
Zhu Youxiao is happy to see this situation. Isn't this what he wants to do?
Nodding gently, Zhu Youxiao looked at Wei Zhongxian and asked directly: "So what are you going to do now?"
"Go back to your Majesty, this slave is ready to arrest someone." Wei Zhongxian did not beat around the bush and directly expressed his thoughts.
In his opinion, now is the time to take action.
He has spent so long laying the groundwork, now is the best time, there is no need to delay it any longer.
After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment and said, "Who do you want to arrest?"
Wei Zhongxian bowed his head and said decisively: "How many people do you want to arrest?"
there's a few?
Zhu Youxiao was stunned.
Since it is said that a few will be arrested, it means that Wei Zhongxian is going to take action, and it will be a comprehensive action.
It seems that I have put a lot of pressure on him, but it just so happens that it is indeed time to take action.
Nodding slightly, Zhu Youxiao asked with a smile: "Who are you going to arrest?"
"Your Majesty, my slaves are preparing to arrest Yuan Yingtai, the former governor of Liaodong, Wang Huazhen, the former governor of Guangning, Zou Yuanbiao, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and Yang Lian, the censor of Zuoqiandu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate."
"These people are involved in the key parts of this case. Whether it is the case of embezzlement of military pay in Liaodong or the case of internal and external collusion to frame Xiong Tingbi, these people are key figures. If you want to find out these two cases, you must start with these people.
Take action."
After saying these words, Wei Zhongxian lowered his head carefully and waited quietly for Zhu Youxiao's decision.
This is a big operation, and it will definitely not work without the emperor's approval and support. As long as the emperor agrees, he can handle the rest.
Zhu Youxiao thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."
Although Zhu Youxiao only said two words, the weight of these two words is like a mountain, which determines the fate of countless people and will crush them.
Wei Zhongxian was immediately overjoyed. These two words floated into his heart, seeming to brand him with a medal of power.
The time has finally come for him to show off his strength!
Those people have been impeaching and cursing him all day long. This time they must know how powerful he is!
"Slave, let's do it now." Wei Zhongxian knocked his head to the ground with a loud bang, then stood up and quickly bowed and retreated.
Looking at Wei Zhongxian's quickly disappearing figure, Zhu Youxiao smiled softly.
When things have reached this point, the curtain has really opened.
Turning to look at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao ordered: "Tell Jin Yiwei to be tighter. Things need to be done as soon as possible. It takes time to do things, but let's build up the momentum first."
Of course Chen Hong knew what his prince meant.
In fact, the emperor just wanted to get the news out.
And this is not the first time that I have released news. Although I am not familiar with doing this kind of thing, I definitely have rich experience.
Chen Hong bowed and said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will take care of it right away."
After everything was arranged, Zhu Youxiao stretched himself.
He was going to take a look at Baigongyuan, which was his future. However, the shelves there had just been put up and there was nothing good to see.
However, Zhu Youxiao still likes to go there when he has nothing to do. For no other reason than seeing the Baigong Institute under construction, he feels particularly good.
The progress at Baigongyuan is a little slow, but Zhu Youxiao didn't rush it because these things just take time.
However, the person in charge of Baigongyuan can make arrangements himself.
Although Xu Guangqi is the most suitable person, if Xu Guangqi is placed in Baigongyuan, it will be overqualified and underused.
Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but sigh, it would be great if there were more talents like Xu Guangqi!
However, this kind of talent can be encountered but not sought, and can be cultivated slowly in the future.
But now, Zhu Youxiao had actually thought about a person who was suitable to be the leader of Baigong Institute. This person was Bi Maokang, the former Prime Minister of Shuntian Prefecture, and he had been summoned to stay in Beijing for future use.
This person is very famous in history, but he is still worse than Xu Guangqi.
But those who are familiar with the history of the late Ming Dynasty must be familiar with Bi Maokang.
Bi Maokang did a lot as an official, but his most famous achievement was in the field of firearms.
Bi Maokang, courtesy name Menghou, alias Dongjiao, was from Shanglu, She County, and was a weapons expert.
Bi Maokang was a scholar of literary talent and elegant.
In the 26th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty, he became a Jinshi and was awarded the title of Zhongshu Sheren. Later, he moved to Guangxi to be the censor of Dao Supervision, the censor of Youqiandu, the censor of Shaanxi, and the censor of salt inspection in Shandong.
It can be seen from his official career. His first official position was Zhongshu Sheren, which shows that his literary talent is outstanding.
Later, he has been working as a public speaker. Logically speaking, he should be a good talker, but in fact he is not like this.
When there was a drought in Shaanxi, he set up porridge factories and warehouses, and the refugees gradually resumed their work, leaving about 15,000 people alive.
In the 42nd year, Lishan Academy was built, which was the largest academy in Jinan at that time.
This is an official who can do practical things. At the same time, he is also influenced by the atmosphere and likes to give lectures.
Zhu Youxiao was happy to see Bi Maokang's behavior.
Because in Zhu Youxiao's view, Bi Maokang can achieve great achievements in engineering with a little training, and he can write these things into books and pass them on.
In terms of science and technology, China has always been a flow of experience passed down by word of mouth, but it has never paid much attention to writings.
Even if they do care, they are still a very small minority. It is not possible to continue like this, and there must be theory.
Only when the theory is broadened can it be put into practice, so the person Zhu Youxiao was looking for was Bi Maokang.
In the original history, Bi Maokang wrote a illustrated account of weapons.
In the illustrations of weapons, Bi Maokang mentioned a self-generating firearm, which was a flintlock gun that had a turning point in the history of firearms development.
Its transformation and completion roughly occurred in the same period as in Europe. However, it was not promoted in time in China. It was only used as the emperor's royal hunting rifle during the Kangxi period of the early Qing Dynasty.
Naturally, Zhu Youxiao would not let this happen this time. He wanted to reuse Bi Maokang and let him contribute to the development of Ming Dynasty firearms.
With the flintlock gun as the basis, more firearms can be developed, such as rotating muskets, rifled guns, and breech-loading guns.
At the same time, you can also take into account artillery, and the Napoleon Cannon is a very good choice.
In short, all the firearms Zhu Youxiao wanted must be made. Although this project is long-lasting and requires a lot of money, Zhu Youxiao knows that this is the future of Ming Dynasty!
Chapter completed!