The next day, in the court hall, all the officials stood quietly, staring seriously at Ming Chengzu who was also sitting on the dragon chair with a straight face.
Just now, Ming Chengzu said that there are three crucial things to be announced today.
Two are related to the officials in the DPRK and the other is related to the dignity of the Ming Empire.
Recently, the Japanese pirates incident has caused a lot of commotion, and everyone speculates that because it is related to the dignity of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor may really want to conquer the Ryukyu Kingdom in person.
And what are the matters that concern the officials in the DPRK and China?
Was Dingxi Marquis plotting a rebellion? Zhao Wuming secretly controlled the entire Zhejiang Province. Did the emperor also examine all officials one by one?
After a moment of silence, looking at everyone looking eagerly waiting to listen carefully, Ming Chengzu finally spoke slowly.
"Some days ago, the imperial court has informed the world about Dingxi Hou's rebellion. We hope that everyone, whether local officials or high-ranking officials, will take a warning, exercise self-restraint, and have the courage to expose problems when they find them. The dust has just settled, Zhejiang Dusi Zhao Wuming
Something happened."
After a pause, Ming Chengzu took a deep breath and straightened up: "For all the military attaches who have fought with me in the north and south, you should ask yourselves, how do I treat you? If there is no distinction between monarch and minister, I would want you to be with me.
Let’s sit on equal footing and rule the world together.”
"However, I was wrong. I gave you glory and wealth, and gave you great honor, but I did not supervise you and spur you as before, so that some people lost themselves and forgot that they were officials of the Ming Dynasty. Dingxi
Hou Nai was personally granted the title of Taizu. He conspired to rebel. I was surprised, but not sad. As for Zhao Wuming's case, I was surprised, but even sadder. As for his treatment, I will still inform the world later."
"Your Majesty is wise." All the officials hurriedly praised in unison.
Ming Chengzu slowly raised his right hand, and the court suddenly fell silent again.
"Do you think this matter is over here? It's not over yet. Things that I didn't expect are still to come."
Ming Chengzu gritted his teeth and his face turned purple with anger.
All the officials raised their heads and stretched their necks, not daring to express their anger, waiting for what was going to happen next.
"One of the top three judges in the imperial court, the Minister of Dali Temple who everyone thinks is fair and honest, actually secretly interacted with the local army under my nose, acting as a protective umbrella for Zhao Wuming. Yesterday, Zhao Wuming confessed in full, the Minister of Dali Temple
I hurried home to pack up my belongings and prepare to run away. The ministers of Dali Temple have turned into such a thing, who can I trust in the entire court? Who do I dare to trust?"
His right hand hit the table with a "snap" sound, and Ming Chengzu's eyes became extremely sharp at this moment.
Sweeping across everyone's faces, it was like a sharp sword, seeming to go straight to the bottom of their hearts and see clearly.
There was a loud sound of slapping clothes, and all the officials fell to their knees.
He lowered his head, as if he had made a huge mistake, and dared not speak.
Pursing his lips, Ming Chengzu let out a long breath: "Before, someone always told me that Dongchang arranged eunuchs to go to various yamen to observe, disrupting the normal order of the yamen. I want to ask, Dongchang
How come you are just observing, disrupting your normal order? Are you afraid that Dongchang will report it to me if you have any shameful deeds?"
"No, no. I welcome Mr. Dongchang to attend the meeting." The official, who was kneeling on the ground, said hurriedly.
Listening to the words of the officials, Ming Chengzu nodded and his face softened a lot: "Whether you are really welcoming or falsely welcoming, the matter of Dongchang attending the hall will continue to be implemented in the future. Previously, Dongchang was attending the yamen in the capital.
Today, I have decided that Dongchang will sit in on all the government yamen of the Ming Dynasty. After what happened with Zhao Wuming, I think it is not enough to just sit in on each yamen. The local army must also have Dongchang to stay and be a permanent resident.
"
Looking at the officials calmly, Ming Chengzu's stern words did not allow for any refutation.
"I obey the order. I welcome Mr. Dongchang to settle in." Baiguan responded again.
After calming down, Ming Chengzu continued: "This is the first thing I am announcing today. Starting from tomorrow, the eunuchs from Dongchang will be sent to garrison in various places. The second thing is that I want to talk about the Ministry of War and the
Matters concerning the Governor’s Mansion of the Fifth Army.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the Minister of War, who was acting on behalf of the Ministry of War, was startled and hurriedly raised his head.
Ministry of War? What big changes are going to happen in the Ministry of War?
The Ministry of War worked diligently and there were no problems.
Also suspicious were the military attaches at the Fifth Army Commander's Office.
During the Ming Dynasty, the country was determined by force, and the importance of the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies is well known throughout the world.
How does the emperor plan to rectify the Fifth Army Commander's Mansion?
"The departments related to the army in Ming Dynasty in the capital include the Ministry of War and the Governor's Office of the Five Armies. The Governor's Office of the Five Armies has to command troops and participate in government affairs, so it is a bit busy. As the Ministry of War represents the army in participating in government affairs, the Minister
In comparison, it becomes dispensable and feels a bit useless. After thinking about it, the Governor's Mansion of the Five Armies is full of military attachés who have made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty. They are usually busy enough commanding the Five Armies, so there is no need for it in the future.
Go to court and participate in government affairs."
Ming Chengzu looked at the military attachés and then turned to the Ministry of War: "From now on, the Ministry of War will represent the Ming army and participate in government affairs."
As soon as he finished speaking, before the Minister of War could kowtow to give the order, a military attaché from the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army raised his head: "Your Majesty, the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies commands the world's military, how can you not participate in politics?"
A smile appeared on Ming Chengzu's face.
"The Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies and the Ministry of War are both representatives of the army. Today, I will divide your responsibilities. From now on, the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies will focus on commanding the troops, managing all specific affairs of the army, and will not participate in government affairs. As for the Ministry of War,
Represent the army in government affairs, follow the needs of the court, and be responsible for mobilizing troops, but cannot interfere in the specific affairs of the army."
"Your Majesty, what do you mean, from now on the Ministry of War will be superior to the Governor's Mansion of our Fifth Army?" the military attaché said.
Ming Chengzu smiled lightly: "The highest authority of the imperial court is the Six Ministries. As one of them, the Ministry of War is of course the representative of the army. I have made it very clear that the Ministry of War has the power to mobilize troops but not to command them. The Governor's Office of the Five Armies has the power to unify troops.
The military power does not have the power to mobilize troops. It is not necessary to say that the power of the Ministry of War is superior to that of the Five Military Governors, but that the Ministry of War represents the army and participates in the government. You complement each other, check each other and do not interfere with each other. Just be loyal to the court.
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At the end of his speech, Ming Chengzu's tone became tough again.
All the military attachés, as well as people from the Ministry of War, kowtowed: "I obey the decree."
Listening to the crowd's voices, other officials were also thinking a lot.
A few days ago, civil and military officials were engaged in tit-for-tat confrontation in the court hall. The emperor probably didn't want to see that kind of scene again.
However, this move is really good.
Those military attachés, with their outstanding military exploits, were already arrogant. In addition, they all came from rough backgrounds and had not read any books. They really shouldn't make a fool of themselves in the court. They should manage the Ming army well, that's all.
Coupled with Zhao Wuming's accident, the emperor was no longer so confident about the army.
This separates the power of commanding troops and deploying troops, which is indeed much safer.
Without the order from the Ministry of War, the troops of the Fifth Army Governor's Office could only be stationed in the local area. Invisibly, the real power was greatly weakened. The emperor's move was indeed wise.
Only by keeping the army firmly in the hands of the imperial court can the throne be truly secure.
As for Li An, looking at the military attaché who had a tit-for-tat confrontation with him last time, Li An couldn't help but smile sinisterly in his heart.
It is true that the sky has eyes and the emperor is wise.
These vulgar people who rely on their own merits should do things that are in line with their cultivation, such as training the army and cultivating fields to open up wasteland.
He was chattering in the court hall and didn't know how to be humble. If he didn't have justice in his heart, he would have been reviled by them and would have stopped talking.
The imperial court is a place where world affairs are discussed. People who do not know how to restrain themselves and speak inconsistently should have been kicked out of the court long ago.
Seeing that the officials had no objections, Ming Chengzu slowly said: "This is the second thing I want to announce today. Next, I will announce the third thing today."
All the officials raised their heads and looked at Ming Chengzu.
"The Japanese pirates along the coast of Zhejiang have been completely eliminated, but I am not sure whether there will be any more Japanese pirates in the future. And the Japanese pirates trampled on the people along our coast, which I cannot swallow." Ming Chengzu glanced at everyone, "
I wonder if everyone can swallow it?"
"If you can't swallow it, I can't swallow it either." All the officials said one after another.
Are you kidding? How could a powerful Ming official swallow this kind of thing?
Even the emperor said he couldn't swallow it. Even if he could swallow it, he had to say he couldn't swallow it at this time.
"So, I plan to send troops to the Ryukyu Kingdom and repay the sufferings of the people along our coast tenfold and a hundredfold." Ming Chengzu smiled lightly, "This is the third thing I want to announce today."