Chapter 1022: Military power in hand
Zheng Youyuan issued the latest "military reform" printed by the Secretariat of the Cabinet. Everyone opened it, but the ink was not dry, so they watched it seriously.
All the people looked down. Not long after, many generals showed surprise, and then they were happy. Then they were stunned again, quietly looked up at each other, and then looked down at them.
Then he went to Bi Ziyan's hand, and Bi Ziyan slowly flipped over, looking at him with a serious expression.
He is the "prime minister" of the cabinet. Although many problems in this document were handled in a vague way, he still saw through it at a glance.
In other aspects, these generals have the right to make a decision on the spot, that is, in some cases, without the will or the orders of the court, they can act alone and use troops to any target in their jurisdiction. In other aspects, except for food and salary, they are almost completely relaxed. These generals in the local areas are like tigers about to remove chains!
In the court, the position of the "Master Marshal's Mansion" was not clearly stated. Whether it was under the cabinet or what? Although the "Master Marshal" in the Master Marshal's Mansion was also served by the emperor, who could handle affairs? How to operate, the appointment of officials, where the orders for conquest came from, etc. are all ambiguous.
This is not a simple matter, it involves all aspects of the national system!
Bi Ziyan had already figured out Zhu Xu's temperament and knew it thoroughly. This was intentional!
The one in the Qianqing Palace deliberately kept these "flaws" and would definitely take this opportunity to achieve some goals that they will inevitably oppose now!
This method of burying "foreshadowing" has appeared many times in the past, and this time is naturally no exception.
‘What is the purpose?’ Bi Ziyan said in his heart, his brows gradually loosened, not as worried as the past, but he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart.
When the emperor does things, he does not trust them and his subordinates. He does not have enough understanding and ability!
If you say this, outsiders will definitely not believe it, but the facts have proved that they are not as far away as the emperor. Although they are unwilling to give up, helpless and uncomfortable, they have to admit it!
In the past, Bi Ziyan would never agree to such a "military reform" plan and would have to fight with Zhu Xu. But now Bi Ziyan no longer has any idea. He focused all his thoughts on the "New Policy". He came to listen and knew, and would not say a word.
Sun Chengzong sat in the front, waited for a while, looked around everyone, and said in a deep voice: "You have seen it all, I said 10 o'clock. First, now there are constant chaos in our Ming Dynasty, and bandits are everywhere. The court will delegate power according to the situation in various places. All generals need to perform their duties and not exceed the rules.
"Secondly, the number of troops in various places will be strictly distributed and verified by the Ministry of War to prevent all illegal matters such as empty salary and embezzlement of food and wages. The Ministry of War and the Grand Marshal's Office will conduct multiple rounds of cross-checking every year."
"Third, in principle, the troops and generals of various places shall not be stationed in one place for more than five years, and one-third of them shall be rotated every two years."
"Fourth, the troops stationed must strictly abide by the relevant court rules and regulations, and shall not conflict with local governments. Any major incidents will be severely punished!"
"Fifth, the military pay, food, equipment, equipment, equipment, military uniforms, etc. of the troops stationed in various places shall be distributed uniformly by the Ministry of War and shall not be collected privately. Any entry and exit must be strictly reported to the Ministry of War."
"Sixth, the 'Master's Office' is the highest military management department of our Ming Dynasty. Any military dispatch, war conquest, personnel replacement, etc. need to be decided by the Master's Office. The cabinet and the Ministry of War shall not be decreed and have no right to call it."
"The seventh, the highest authority of the Grand Marshal's Office is affiliated with the Grand Marshal, and the Grand Marshal is also served by the emperor and is customized."
"Eighth, the Grand Marshal's Office has a Grand Marshal, two Marshals, eight generals, nine twelve bureaus, and initially established, many matters are incomplete and need to be improved slowly. No rash can be done during this period!"
"Ninth, the Grand Marshal's Office currently has two major tasks. One is that the country must be stable. Any rebellion must be resolutely suppressed and eliminated. The other is to conquer Chahar. Chahar has become a problem in our Ming Dynasty and has to be eliminated. The emperor has clearly told me that this battle will be directed by the Grand Marshal's Office. For specific plans, I will discuss with the emperor."
"Tenth, I reiterate that this 'military reform' concerns our Ming Dynasty's country and country for generations, and we must not be careless! This official said that it is the beginning. If someone is in conflict with the court and the emperor in this matter... kill the nine clans!"
Article 10, it was silent!
The generals were in awe of heart and a serious expression. Master Sun was obviously warning them, or directly threatening them!
Sun Chengzong has always been happy and angry. He seems majestic, but never speaks harsh words. When he says harsh words, no one dares not care.
He can do it when he says he has the ability!
Cao Wenzhao sat not far from Sun Chengzong, his face as usual and he didn't say a word.
This "military reform" summary, in addition to the reform of the conventional troops of the Ming Dynasty, also listed a "royal army", including the Chijin Guard, the two cavalry of the Taining Guard, Dorgon's Jiannu Cavalry, and his Quick Rebel Battalion, a total of four armies, with a population of 120,000!
These will not be cut, they are not affiliated with the Ministry of War or the Grand Marshal's Mansion, but are directly under the command of the emperor. They are basically considered the emperor's personal army!
This is already a considerable concession for Sun Chengzong!
Of course, the others had nothing to say, their arms could not resist their thighs, and it was imperative to reduce their military power, and they were powerless.
In fact, they really can't do anything.
In the Western War Zone, Qin Liangyu held nearly 100,000 troops and was loyal to the emperor. She didn't say anything. Who dared to say more in the six provinces below?
The situation in the southern war zone was complicated, and the silent change of hands by the 100,000 troops of Shan Zuo Liangyu were enough to shock everyone.
In the Northern War Zone, Xiong Tingbi was in charge. He was Zhu Xu's old man in the secret residence. He didn't dare to reply to a single sentence of Zhu Xu.
The remaining coastal provinces, Wu Xiang and Yang Zhaoji, were not ambitious people, so they naturally obeyed very much.
After all, even if some people are unwilling to give up their military power, they will not be able to stop them under the general trend.
Seeing that Sun Chengzong was shocked, he began to "discuss" word by word.
At this time, except for some small details, everything else is basically unchanged. A group of people cooperated to complete the process.
Bi Ziyan watched from the side, listened, and said nothing.
But he discovered that almost all the generals in these places were from the Qianqing Palace. While weakening military power, they were actually concentrating and concentrating upward!
Concentrate military power!
‘This is one of the emperor’s goals?’ Bi Ziyan said to himself. He had a certain premonition in his heart. This was just one of the purposes. It was probably simple. The Qianqing Palace must be still brewing something bigger.
But he couldn't guess thoroughly and didn't dare to guess.
Sun Chengzong's "Military Reform" meeting was quite smooth, with basically no twists and turns. These generals all hoped that the court would delegate power, and this time it was unprecedented, so they did not dare to ask for too much.
This temporary meeting lasted for more than two hours. Sun Chengzong summed up opinions from all sides, revised the "military reform" again, and entered the palace with a memorial book.
At this time, Zhu Xu was about to leave the palace, but he happened to meet him at the Ganqing Gate.
Zhu Xu slowed down and said, "I went to Mr. Yuan's house. His wife passed away. When Mr. Yuan died of illness, I was not in Beijing. Now I must go there. Let's talk while walking. By the way, I let you leave the affairs of the Navy, and I didn't talk to Xiong Wencan, King Tang, should you say more?"
Sun Chengzong followed Zhu Xu and didn't have time to think too much, saying, "I will also go there tomorrow, and the Navy minister has no plans. The 'Military Reform' has been finalized, so I want to ask the emperor to take a look."
"No need to read, I know what you think if you don't have in this memorial," said Zhu Xu.
Sun Chengzong followed Zhu Xu, looked at Zhu Xu's side face, pondered, and said, "Your Majesty, the structure, power, and operation of the 'Grand Marshal', the ministers and the court, and the local generals, especially the configuration of officials. I wonder what the emperor has plans?"
Zhu Xu said directly: "The structure is what I said before, and it is not under the jurisdiction of the cabinet. You are still the right assistant of the cabinet. You will be the rank of marshal and lieutenant general, and will be in charge of all affairs of the Grand Marshal's Office. Qin Liangyu, Xiong Tingbi, Lu Xiangsheng will be promoted to the rank of major general, Cao Wenzhao... He also has the rank of major general, and his quick rebel camp has been changed to the Royal First Army, and I personally gave him a name and a flag. In addition, the special order is that the British Duke Zhang Weixian and the Minister of War Shen Yongmao, and allowed him to enter the Grand Marshal's Office and be named "Military Counselor"..."
Chapter completed!