I always thought that the strength of the Ming army was acceptable, but they couldn't afford to eat enough, couldn't afford pay, and their mental outlook and organizational level were deteriorating, making it impossible for them to exert one-tenth of their strength.
Coupled with some random operations by the middle and upper levels, many Ming soldiers finally voted for Li Chuang or Jiannu...
This time, starting from the mental outlook and organizational level, he is confident that Ming Dynasty will defeat the enemies that should be defeated, resolve internal conflicts in the most effective way, and then use its expertise in industrial upgrading to seize the golden period of industrial upgrading in the late Ming Dynasty.< /p>
When Zhu Youxiao returned to the palace, he saw Wang Tiqian carrying fragrant food into the main hall of the East Palace, and then walking out dejectedly carrying the food.
"How was it?"
"I still can't eat it. I drank half a bowl of rice porridge. I only took one or two bites of other delicious food and then I couldn't eat it..."
"How are you? Have you found the right medicine?"
Wang Tiqian sighed: "Oh, my limbs are still weak, my energy is low, and my coughing and wheezing are more frequent. The doctors are still from the Taiyuan Hospital, and they have no idea what medicine to use."
Zhu Youxiao felt a little more solemn.
The imperial doctor of the Ming Dynasty is really not good at it. My father’s cerebral infarction may be difficult...
In fact, I wanted my father to be a stable emperor.
There are many ways to treat cerebral infarction in modern times, but it was difficult to treat in ancient times. Chinese herbal medicine can prevent and relieve mild cerebral infarction, but it is too difficult to treat severe cerebral infarction.
As for craniotomy and bloodletting, it cannot be tried unless absolutely necessary, and whoever agrees to try it will become the target of the political whirlpool.
In the current situation, if you don't misuse laxatives and red pills, I will probably last longer than in history.
Zhu Youxiao still feels that there are very few trustworthy and available people around him.
There is nothing trustworthy about medicine.
You have to seize the time, especially to secretly gain some military power.
Liu Qiao is available.
But he is quite similar to Liu Ruoyu, he is the kind of person who is suitable for showing off, but not suitable for doing ruthless things.
Jin Yiwei can't just do the public job, he still has to deal with some tasks that are not suitable for the public.
If I remember correctly, Liu Qiao did not completely obey Wei Zhongxian in the future and was replaced by Tian Ergen.
Liu Qiao, how should Tian Ergen be used?
Many historical figures in the late Ming Dynasty can be used for one purpose, but they all have their own shortcomings, so they must be used in the right place.
If it were Brother Steel...
The former can target a general like Rokossovsky, and the latter can imitate a ruthless character like Beria.
Tian Ergen...
Thinking that there will be changes in the palace soon, then a ruthless character will be used.
......
The next day, Zhu Youxiao sent someone to call Wei Zhongxian.
Looking at Lao Wei, who had just come back and changed his name a few days ago, I felt that his whole temperament was very different from a few days ago, especially his eyes that were calm and deep, not at all like an old bastard in his fifties.
"My servant Wei Zhongxian, pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Eunuch Wei, there are no outsiders around for now. How does it feel to be back in the East Palace these days?" Zhu Youxiao only brought the most trustworthy royal guards with him.
This question can be answered casually, but the effect is different. He wants to hear Wei Zhongxian's thoughts after returning during this period.
Wei Zhongxian also knew that the prince wanted to hear what he was thinking about. The most recent things happened in the harem. The most noteworthy things in the harem, apart from His Majesty's illness, were related to the political situation...
"I think that the ceremonial supervisor, the eunuch, and the eunuch Wang Gonggong have too much contact with the civil servants."
He observed the prince with his peripheral vision and saw no dissatisfied expression, and continued with more confidence:
"Perhaps the Wanli Dynasty needed Eunuch Chen to get close to the civil servants at that time, but His Majesty was good enough to the civil servants. If the prince continues to get close to the civil servants, I am afraid it will violate the duties of the Supervisor of Ceremonies."
These words directly criticized Wang An, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony. If Wang An heard this, he would be able to find a reason to kill him with a stick.
Of course Zhu Youxiao would not be like this, because this is a fact. Wang An has a crooked butt. He is obviously a member of his father, but he has always sided with the Donglin Party.
But this mistake alone is not enough to punish him severely. Even the prince of the Ming Dynasty must have sufficient reasons to deal with the eunuch who is the eunuch of the ceremonial department.
"Eunuch Wei, the inner court should indeed assist my father according to the specific situation as you said. But Wang An is also an old man of my father, and he relies on someone in the court. This matter can be known or not said."
"Yes, I know this." Old Wei was a little excited. The Donglin Party is good at making troubles and getting to the top through meritorious service. We, Old Wei, are not to be left behind. Let's see who is better at making troubles~
Zhu Youxiao looked at Wei, who was in his fifties, and knew that he had not achieved much at this age. Now he was eager for opportunities. Coupled with the relationship that he took care of me when I was a child, his loyalty was unquestionable.<
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"Let me tell you something, including you, Old Wei, as well as Wang Tiqian and Liu Shimin from Yinshou Supervisor, they are the people I think are loyal. In addition to loyalty, they also need ability. What do you think you are good at, Old Wei?"
"All servants will obey His Highness's arrangements."
"Well, I want to hear your thoughts. Now I need your wisdom and courage."
Wei Zhongxian was shocked when he heard this. He had just deliberately shown his loyalty and said that everything was up to the prince's arrangement. This sounded nice, but the prince was a wealthy man who didn't want to listen to nonsense and wanted to hear true and useful words.
He remembered this, cheered up and replied: "Your Highness needs people of his own, both inside and outside the palace, including eunuchs, civil servants, soldiers, generals and even military honors."
Yes, I just want to hear something useful from you.
The Prince of Ming Dynasty must have someone to vote for him, but he must also have real people of his own.
Zhu Youxiao said: "I have some ideas for the palace and the civil servants, but there is no one here at the moment. Old Wei, can you help me?
"There are... Dongchang, Nanhaizi and the Tengxiang Four Guards under the Yumajian. They are elite soldiers who should be directly affiliated with the royal family. I think we should start with them."
After listening to Wei Zhongxian's suggestion, Zhu Youxiao raised his chin and thought seriously.
When Jinyiwei himself went to court, he used Donglin to attack Concubine Zheng. He muddied the waters and said that the palace was unsafe, so he won over some Jinyiwei.
As soon as Dongchang reaches out, the civil servants will be on high alert.
Although the Nanhai Zijing Army is called an army, its main function is not to fight, but to prepare eunuchs in the palace, who are sent out to guard the imperial tombs. At most, they play some ceremonial guard, hunting and guarding roles.
Moreover, the Nanhaizi Jingjun was stationed relatively far away. After all, it was at the Nanhaizi Royal Hunting Ground, dozens of miles south of the city, in a country park that would be regarded as the capital city in later generations.
The Royal Horse Prison is relatively close. Although the soldiers are stationed in different areas, the Yamen and some soldiers and horses are just east of Meishan.
It is very critical to capture the Royal Horse Prison as soon as possible.
The Royal Horse Supervisor is subordinate to the Four Guards of Tengxiang, namely Wu Xiang Left Guard, Wu Xiang Right Guard, Teng Xiang Left Guard, and Teng Xiang Right Guard. There is also a warrior battalion that is even more elite than the Four Guards Battalion. They are all capable teachers.