"Xue Lu is accompanying you on the northern tour. He is not in the capital at the moment. God is really helping the prince." Wang Bin, the commander of Tiance's left guard, said with a smile: "The person who is now in charge of the right governor is Zhang Yong, the prince's cowardly brother-in-law. It is easy to evade him."
"It's better not to be careless. Let him die suddenly if necessary. The dead are the most reassuring." Zhuang Jing said secretly: "You princes should go back and have more heart-to-heart talks with your subordinates. There is a slight hint of dissatisfaction with the prince in your tone.
, just click on it, there is no need to elaborate. Look at their reactions, if they are too violent, they will also be removed. In short, we must ensure that the 600,000 forbidden troops are under control by then. "
Wang Ning and Song Hu nodded, this was exactly what they wanted, but Li Maofang was dissatisfied and said: "My people can take on greater responsibilities, including attacking the East Palace for my uncle."
"Haha, good." Li Maofang's words were awkward, but at this time Zhu Gaoxu needed someone to boost his momentum, so he praised: "Maofang is brave enough to fight for the lead. His heart is commendable. If you make great achievements in the future, my uncle will reward you as a county king."
It’s okay.”
"Then let's thank uncle first." Li Maofang was overjoyed when he heard this. But everyone felt that the prince's statement was a bit unlucky. You must know that although there is no rule in the Ming Dynasty that people with different surnames cannot be crowned kings, it is so difficult that it is in vain.
Even the great founding figures like Xu Da and Chang Yuchun, and the great figures like Zhang Yu and Zhu Neng who were the great contributors to the Jingnan War, were only granted the title of county king after their death. Therefore, it is almost unwritten that people with different surnames cannot be crowned kings.
Rules, if the King of Han said this, doesn’t it mean that Li Maofang will die?
"Second," Zhuang Jing hurriedly changed the topic, slowly lowered his middle finger and said: "The defense of the capital must be firmly in hand."
The capital is the center of the empire, and it has been the top priority of a country's defense in all dynasties. When each dynasty founded the country, it would summarize the experiences and lessons of the previous dynasty and establish a more complete capital defense system. The defense of this dynasty has reached its peak.
, one is to learn from the Song Dynasty and garrison the country's elite in the capital to ensure the absolute security of the capital... However, these 700,000 forbidden troops under the jurisdiction of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion are mainly to deter locals from rebelling. The defense within the capital is not
Quasi-meddling.
As for the defense within the capital, it is mainly the responsibility of the Shangzhi Army, also known as the Shangzhiwei. This is the emperor's personal army, commanded by the emperor himself, and guards the gates of important places in the capital to guard the safety of the capital. However, these emperor's personal troops
The army must not leave the emperor for a moment, and most of them have already accompanied Emperor Hu on his northern tour. At present, only the rear, left, and right military guards are left in the capital to guard the city gates.
In addition to the Forbidden Army, there are also the Five City Soldiers and Horses Division responsible for public security in the capital. This army is similar to the armed police of later generations. Its combat effectiveness and equipment cannot be compared with the Forbidden Army. However, the capital is currently empty of troops. Those five Soldiers and Horses Division, 10,000
Five thousand soldiers and horses are very important.
For the King of Han, what was even more depressing was that the Wucheng Army and Horses Division was under the Ministry of War and was not under the jurisdiction of the Five Army Governor's Office. Fang Bin, the Minister of the Ministry of War, was also a member of the prince's party. If this problem is not solved, it will inevitably become a troublesome time.
.
But even if it is a trouble, it is only a small trouble at best, because on top of these armies, there are also Jinyi guards who are everywhere, monitoring everything. Ji Gang's troops have swelled to 30,000 in and outside the capital alone, and they are always at risk.
It can be replaced. It's just that Ji Gang's spy system all over the capital and the evil forces he painstakingly cultivated were wiped out by Beizhen Fusi, otherwise now it would be the place for those people to use... What's even more hateful is that Beizhen Fusi
Zhenfusi, this was originally Jin Yiwei's most powerful weapon, but now it has become a sharp weapon for the opponent to fight against him. It really makes people hate him.
"Although the defense of the capital is complicated and constraining each other, the situation is greatly beneficial to us." Zhuang Jing said, "His Majesty has been in charge of the direct guards on behalf of the emperor for a long time. The rear guards, left and right guards, from top to bottom, are mostly the prince's seniors.
My subordinates, all these people’s hearts are towards the prince. But I don’t know how many people can be persuaded by the prince to come forward in person?"
"Ninety percent." Zhu Gaoxu said in a deep voice.
"Your Highness is so confident?" Zhuang Jing asked.
"They are all soldiers led by me. I let them die without frowning." Zhu Gaoxu looked at Zixiong and said: "It is very conservative to only say 90% and leave 10% as a variable."
"But it seems that the commander of the right guard of the government, Zhang Wei, has a close friendship with Wang Xian." Zhuang Jing said worriedly.
"Haha, don't worry, the avant-garde of the government army is the army of the British army. Zhang Wei's words will not work." Zhu Gaoxu said nonchalantly: "What is my relationship with Zhang Fu? We grew up naked together."
"You can't be careless." Song Hu suddenly said: "The British father has become very powerful in recent years. He doesn't play with us when he comes back. He stays at home all day without going out. He returned to Jiaozhi after less than two months in the capital. I think it's 80%
It’s to avoid right and wrong.”
"He did it to show the emperor." Zhu Gaoxu didn't like to hear this and said: "How many times did I save his life on the battlefield in those years? He can't remember how many times he lived. Although the British prince was far away in Cochin these years,
, we are not as close as before, but even if he does not support me, he will not stab me." He said in a low voice: "I will write a letter to him, reveal a little bit of his meaning, and see what he says.
"
"That's fine." Zhuang Jing nodded and said: "If we can control these three imperial guards, it will be easy to control all the sects in the capital... But I don't know what the constant variable is in the eyes of the prince?"
"Xu Yelu, the left guard of the government army," Zhu Gaoxu said coldly, and sighed with a headache: "Originally, the left guard of the government army belonged to Niu Qian and Ma Yan, but my father forced that arrogant Tatar to come in.
, Niu Ma and Niu Ma were naturally unhappy, and from time to time they teamed up to run against him. Xu Yelu came to me a few times, but I ignored him. He thought I was favoring Niu Ma, and since then he had resentment in his heart. A while ago, he even sent someone to stop me.
The army was severely punished by Lao Wei and the others. I heard that this guy has been holding a grudge against
What the King of Han was talking about was the fight that Wang Xian saw outside the city gate when he returned to the capital from Hetao last time. Xu Yelu's men were obviously performing official duties, but they were beaten to pieces by the Han King's men who openly robbed military supplies.
It would be impossible for anyone to be without resentment.
"Who said that?" Ji Gang asked.
"Niu Qian and Ma Yan..." Zhu Gaoxu also knew that he had a tendency to listen to other people's beliefs. He blushed and said, "Okay, I'll find him in the house in a few days and ask Lao Wei and the others to keep him company.
If he knew what he was doing, Gu naturally wouldn't treat him badly..."
"Your Majesty..." Wei Hong and others immediately became unhappy.
"A man can bend and stretch, but when he gets over this hurdle, will he be able to sit on your neck and shit?" King Han said with a glare.
"Yes..." The generals reluctantly agreed.
"If he doesn't know how to look, huh..." Zhu Gaoxu snorted and said, "I'll make him into donkey meat and burn him on fire."
"Then there is the 50% Army and Horse Division. This army and horse are under the control of the Ministry of War. Fang Bin is an old fox. If he fails to succeed, he will fail, so he cannot be careless." Zhuang Jing added.
"You are absolutely right." The King of Han was convinced by Zhuang Jing's words: "The surnamed Fang is an old bastard who has been ruined for many times. The left and right guards of Tiance have not been established yet, but they were given by him."
"Yes." Zhuang Jing nodded and said: "Although Fang Bin is not obvious, between the prince and the prince, he obviously prefers the latter. It is very difficult to expect him to join us. But this power must be controlled by
In hand."
The Five City Military and Horse Division is divided into five military divisions: East, West, South, North, and Middle. There are 250 military stations scattered throughout the capital, responsible for street security, patrols, fire prevention, theft prevention and other matters.
, has the closest relationship with the people. Therefore, if you want to control the capital, you must control the five-city military division.
"Can we bypass the Ministry of War?" someone asked.
"Well, Gu and Lao Ji have been doing this recently." King Han nodded and said, "Taking the opportunity of martial law throughout the city, we temporarily took over the Military and Horse Department."
"Can the person named Fang agree?" Song Hu asked with wide eyes.
"Of course he doesn't want to, but he is more afraid that I will go crazy." Han Wang proudly touched his beard like a steel needle, and said a little depressed: "Gu's son is tied up, of course he doesn't dare to mess with me at this moment...
"
Everyone understood what the King of Han said, which meant that the current situation was special and Fang Bin could only endure it. But this could not be the norm, and once the King of Han wanted to do something else, Fang Shangshu would definitely take back control.
of.
"Taking advantage of the time when the Army and Horse Division was in our hands," Ji Gang said, "The prince and I tried our best to win over the commanders. Those guys were humble and looked down upon, and the prince personally invited them to drink. Each of those guys were flattered and wished they could drink.
Give your heart to the prince."
"Well, take your time. If it doesn't work, let Fang Bin return to the west." The King of Han knew that it would not be easy to win over Fang Bin. Don't look at the commanders of the military and horse divisions who showed their loyalty in front of him, but once
Back in Fang Bin's hands, whether he can remember what he said is still a question.
"Haha, there's no need to be so conspicuous. It's very easy to deal with civil servants." Zhuang Jing smiled secretly and said: "Fang Bin's father, who is over eighty years old, is still living in Hangzhou. Someone gives the old man a lift. The one named Fang has to
Return home obediently Ding You." Zhuang Jing was talking about the imperial court's Ding You system. According to the etiquette system, when parents and grandparents die, officials should leave Ding You immediately. Military attache Ding You's time is shorter, only one hundred days. However, civilian officials must
He can only be reinstated after serving twenty-seven months, and he is too embarrassed to report and ask for reinstatement as soon as the time is up.
Of course, the emperor has the right to retaliate against his ministers, but that is only during wars, or when he is really responsible for important tasks. But with the peace of the world, the emperor pays more and more attention to etiquette, and has not requited anyone for a long time. Yongle Jiu
Hu Guang, the chief minister of the cabinet, lost his mother in 2004. After receiving the memorial from Ding You, I originally expected the emperor to exempt him from the job for three years. Who knew that the emperor granted him leave without even a symbolic attempt to persuade him to stay?
However, the emperor also sent his grandson to Jiangxi to offer sacrifices on his behalf, which showed that he still respected Hu Guang. From this, all the officials knew that the reason why the emperor did not steal his love was purely based on the emphasis on etiquette. The chief minister of the cabinet set the rules.
The effect was immediate. From then on, no official expected the emperor to be particularly merciful...