The most reckless man in the Ming Dynasty

Qianqing Palace.

Tang Hao was explaining the follow-up to the little emperor.

"After I leave Beijing, you will have to rely on yourself when it comes to the court."

For some reason, even though he knew Tang Hao was just going out for a trip, Zhu Houzhao still felt panicked for no reason when he heard this.

"Savage, how long are you going to go?"

"Didn't we agree that if you finish things well, you will return to the teacher..."

When Ma Wensheng said this, Liu Jian kept winking at him crazily.

"I have been an official in five dynasties, from the Jingtai year to the present. To put it bluntly, from Civil Engineering to Civil Engineering, I have successively served as emperors of the Ming Dynasty, but Emperor Cheng Hua is the most powerful, and can be called the Lord of England!"

Why did the Jiangnan gentry dare to be so arrogant and secretly influence the political situation of the Ming Dynasty?

Immediately afterwards, Tianguan Ma Wensheng also spoke.

"Your Majesty can pay close attention to this person, and he might become our comrade in the future!"

Zhu Houzhao's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this, and he looked at Tang Hao expectantly.

Tang Hao replied expressionlessly.

"It seems that Master Cheng Hua has achieved his goal, right?"

"Then, through foreign wars and great victories brought by the famous general Wang Yue, Cheng Hua gradually purged the civilian forces in the army. He used the full cooperation of Wang Zhi and Wang Yue to seize "

Therefore, when it comes to national affairs, including money and food, the person who truly controls the money and food is the one who has the right to speak.

"After I leave, Jing Yanri said that you have to go there every day. Not to mention studying those bullshit Confucian classics, you have to attend court meetings and keep an eye on these civil servants and gentry to see what they are planning."

"The whole world is taxed in the south of the Yangtze River. This is indeed the truth, not a lie! If the south of the Yangtze River is in chaos, the court will not be able to collect taxes, and will not be able to provide military expenses and people's livelihood, etc., then what prestige will the court have?"

The old chief assistant first confessed to the young emperor, then looked at Tang Hao and said sternly: "You can suppress the Japanese pirates, and you can clear the guard posts, but you must not touch the Jiangnan gentry!"

The situation in front of us is very consistent with the practice of the Ming Dynasty. Eunuchs and eunuchs - civil servants and gentry - military commanders and nobles!

Liu Jian didn't waste any words and stated his intention straightforwardly.

The little emperor was rarely angry and said: "The Imperial Guards of the Four Guards belong to me. I can adjust them as I want. The civil servants and gentry can't control them, and neither can you!"

"But Tang Hou, you need to know that the power of the Jiangnan gentry is intertwined, not only in the court, but also in local officialdom, and even in all aspects of the entire Ming Dynasty. If you easily touch those Jiangnan gentry, it will not only be you who will become the world leader." Public enemy, the Ming Dynasty will also be in turmoil, and may even be in danger of overthrowing!"

"It's just that when we go out this time, we must lay the foundation for subsequent plans, so I can't guarantee the specific time. It will take a year or two at least."

For some reason, Zhu Houzhao became even more flustered when he heard the word "destination".

And they come together!

"When Lord Cheng Hua came to the throne, he faced a decadent Wu Xun group and a domineering civil servant group. Under this situation, Lord Cheng Hua showed unparalleled imperial scheming, and he immediately used it as soon as he came to the throne. A large number of loyal and virtuous people who were dismissed by Emperor Tianshun, including the cabinet scholar Shang Ren and others, rehabilitated Yu Qian and Yu Shaobao, gaining the hearts of scholars in one fell swoop and stabilizing the overall situation of the government. "

As soon as these words came out, Tang Hao was startled for a moment, then hurriedly shook his head.

"In addition to the West Factory, Cheng Hua also set up ministers and asked Wang Zhi to control the Ming Dynasty's capital army, just to check and balance the increasingly domineering civil servants and gentry. If Wang Zhi can control the capital army, military and political affairs will also be able to Bypassing the Ministry of War and the Cabinet, Emperor Cheng Hua was under direct command, which was very helpful in weakening the military voice of the civilian group. Therefore, Emperor Cheng Hua followed the orthodox emperor and supported Wang Zhi to become a figure similar to Wang Zhen. A powerful eunuch who can supervise both the West Factory and the Beijing Army."

"Okay, so be it!"

"Don't say I don't miss you!"

Just when Zhu Houzhao was about to ask further questions, Zhang Yong hurried in.

The only duty of these four guards was to protect the palace and ensure the safety of the Ming Emperor.

As soon as these words came out, the eunuch Chen Kuan on the side could hardly hold it in anymore. His old face was green and white, which was extremely exciting.

"Savage, don't say these words. It makes me panic when I hear them. You are just like Tuogu..."

"Liu Jin is just a mad dog that I left to bite the civil servants and gentry. I will never give him another chance to take power!"

But the little emperor listened with interest and glared at Liu Jian with dissatisfaction.

Tang Hao nodded after hearing this.

"One more thing, you can bring the dog Liu Jin with you during the court discussion, but you must remember that Liu Jin can be used. Don't give him power again, and don't forget how he designed you in the first place!"

Ma Wensheng glanced at Tang Hao and the little emperor, and said quietly.

"I will not participate in the imperial ceremony. It is very boring to argue with these civil servants and gentry every day!"

In this era of extremely backward transportation and communications, military expeditions at least started in years.

"Bah, bah, bah!"

"Suppress the Japanese!"

Hearing this, Zhu Houzhao's eyes flashed with a cold light.

Ma Wensheng suddenly burst into laughter, and his laughter was very sarcastic.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This matter concerns the country of Ming Dynasty, so I will speak frankly."

"You have offended the civil servants and gentry very badly before, and this time you are going to be cruel to them. I will definitely resist the pressure from the court, but on your side, I am really worried about your safety."

"Marquis Tang, what is your intention in sending troops this time?"

"I let you go out this time because of the situation. Come back immediately after you are done. You are not in the capital. I am alone in facing the gentry of this dynasty..."

Tang Hao: "..."

Hearing this, Tang Hao couldn't help but feel warm in his heart, and nodded with a smile.

But the problem is that raising an army costs money and food, and the money and food power of the Ming Dynasty is still under the control of civil servants and gentry.

"And Emperor Chenghua, the heroic hero, was smeared and became..."

Liu Jian shook his head and said in a deep voice: "This is not a court meeting, there is no need to be secretive."

But now, the little emperor directly transferred three thousand elites to him. Even Tang Hao felt that this kind treatment was a bit excessive.

It's not surprising that Liu Jian and Ma Wensheng figured out their true purpose.

Hearing this, Tang Hao and the little emperor looked at each other.

Chen Kuan: "..."

What's more, you're still damning to accuse his own grandfather of his faults in front of His Majesty the Emperor!

"Your Majesty, this is against the rules!"

But, so what?

Tang Hao said in a deep voice: "If the Ming Dynasty wants to truly revive, it must take back its power of money and food. You two adults know this better than I do!"

Regardless of the fact that Guo Xun is now in charge of the regiment camp and Tang Hao is now in charge of the Beijing army, it seems that the little emperor has really gathered military power in Beijing.

"I know that you are sending troops this time not just to suppress the Japanese, but also to clear up the chaos in Jiangnan once and for all!"

Ma Wensheng did not answer directly, but muttered: "I didn't say that."

"In addition, Zhang Zongxian has been a local official all his life. This is his true value. If you want to understand the real Ming Dynasty, if you want to know what kind of life the people of Ming Dynasty lived, I suggest you ask more Zhang Zongxian, for no other reason than to be a stupid emperor who says, "Why don't you eat minced meat?"

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao nodded again.

This Lord Tianguan really dares to say anything!

It is disrespectful to speculate on the holy will!

The Four Guards Forbidden Soldiers were the last armed force of the little emperor and the only soldiers he could mobilize.

Tang Hao saw the little emperor's uneasiness, smiled and reassured: "Don't worry, it won't be long."

Your Majesty, this is a heinous and capital crime!

"If I don't understand something, I'll call President Zhang to explain it to me."

Tang Hao chuckled and said: "Because Wang Yue is a civil servant, and I am a martial artist, or in other words, I am a reckless man!"

Otsuka Zai, Ma Wensheng!

The old chief assistant, Liu Jian!

"Wang Zhi and Wang Yue became close friends. They talked about each other inside and outside, and they wrote a lot of articles to boost their power and fortune. Their troops were connected to the northwest, and the people were trapped in the southeast. People in the world only knew that there was a west factory but did not know that there was a court, but they knew that they were afraid of it. Wang is straight but not afraid of His Majesty..."

"So, Master Cheng Hua chose to bypass eunuchs like Huai'en and reuse Wang Zhi, and even founded the West Factory for Wang Zhi. During the several years of its existence, the West Factory handled many cases of persecuting court ministers, and the targets were all They did not target Dongchang and Jinyiwei, but all civil servants and gentry, including those cabinet bachelors!"

Oh, no, considering the current size of the Jiangnan gentry, "half of the country" is a bit modest. I estimate that it is only about three-quarters.

After a while, the four of them took their seats, with Chen Kuan standing beside the little emperor.

Tang Hao laughed and said: "I finally have the opportunity to go out and kill people. The destination for a reckless man like me should be the battlefield!"

However, Tang Hao was not going to tell the little emperor. It was a surprise. It would be boring to say it directly.

"Don't worry, Savage, I remember it very clearly!"

"Both you and I know that the reason why the Japanese pirates are becoming more and more rampant is because the coastal guard station has been corrupted for a long time. The reason why the coastal guard station is corrupt is because of the overseas trade of the Jiangnan gentry!"

Ma Wensheng sighed heavily, and then gave a cruel example.

Just like Zhu Hui, the protector of the country last time, Mongolia took advantage of the Ming Dynasty's renewal and invaded Xuanfu in a large scale. Zhu Hui took his army out for a tour. By the time he arrived at Xuanfu, Mongolia had already withdrawn, and then had to lead the army again. After the army came back, it took more than a year to come and go.

"Okay, I listen to you."

It is because they control half of the Ming Dynasty's tax revenue that they dare to do this, and they have the confidence to do so.

"As soon as New Year's Eve passes, I will lead my troops out of Beijing and march along the established route!"

It's a pity that Master Tianguan didn't care at all, he just wanted to say something happily.

"Okay then, thank you Your Majesty!"

Seeing this scene, Tang Hao didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Your Majesty, Gensuke and Otsukazai would like to see you!"

"For so many years, the imperial court has not thought about weakening the power of the Jiangnan gentry, but what will be the final result? Do I need to say more?"

These words were extremely beautiful. They were full of self-effacement and expressed loyalty to the little emperor. Tang Hao couldn't help but give Chen Kuan a thumbs up after hearing this.

The little emperor's eyes were red, but he felt a little embarrassed, so he mustered up the courage to step forward and punch Tang Hao's chest.

"Since the rectification of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, it has been separated from the civil servant group. The officials of the Ministry of Science and Technology, including Zhang Fuhua, can only choose to completely support you, His Majesty the Emperor, so there is no need to worry about his position. , In fact, the character of the General Xian is better than that of most officials in the Ming Dynasty. "

Upon seeing this, Tang Hao reminded: "Oh, by the way, there is also our Chen Dajun. How to deal with those civil servants and gentry? Chen Dajun is very experienced. You can ask him more when the time comes."

A year or two, this is normal.

There are some words that you just need to know clearly in your mind, but you must never say them out loud!

"What a bullshit "return", what a bullshit battlefield, you are my savage!"

"I also had a gift for Your Majesty, but it was entrusted to someone else!"

"Bullshit rules!"

"I am Master Chenghua now, Tang Hao is my Wang Yue, and Liu Jin is my Wang Zhi?!"

"Marquis Zhongshan, I admit that your approach is correct, but the problem is that you can do many things that are not correct, and there are many things that you cannot do if you want to!"

"That's enough!" Liu Jian suddenly became furious, "Ma Wensheng! Pay attention to your courtesy!"

As soon as these words came out, Liu Jian and Ma Wensheng looked at each other, and they both saw the solemnity in each other's eyes.

This old guy looks inexplicably cute!

"Master Tianguan, Liu Jin is not Wang Zhi, and I am not Wang Yue!"

"Furthermore, above the court, General Xian Zhang Fuhua is a veteran of the Five Dynasties and a virtuous veteran. If you are ever undecided, you can call him to make a prelude!"

"Otsuka Zai!"

"But then, Master Cheng Hua realized that the civil servants and gentry had too much power, and there were faint signs of usurping sacred weapons. In addition, Huai'en, the eunuch and eunuch in charge of the ceremony at the time, was a scholar himself, and he was castrated because of his clan brother's fault. He was sent to the court, so this person has always been on good terms with the civil servants and gentry, and basically did not oppose the opinions of the civil servants and gentry. Even when Cheng Hua Ye had a fierce conflict with the civil servants and gentry, he would mediate between them. In this way, the Chief of Ceremonies would completely lose It plays the role of checking and balancing the cabinet and the civil servants and gentry!”

However, Zhu Houzhao was not happy, and laughed and scolded angrily: "How come you still want to leave me a "Lecture Notes"? The late Emperor Zhongdao collapsed before he was halfway through?"

Liu Jian suddenly shouted: "That's enough!"

"A Wang Zhi has become a calamity for the country comparable to Wang Zhen!"

"A Wang Yue has become a despicable villain who flatters eunuchs!"

"Otsuka Zai, what do you mean..."

"Otsuka Zai, go on, what next?"

"But what about now? But what about in this history book?"

What would the savage's gift be?

And who is the person he recommended?

Why, are you really tired of life and want all nine tribes to go on the road together?

Zhu Houzhao also reacted at this time and looked at Tang Hao subconsciously.

"Don't say useless things. Get things done and return to Beijing as soon as possible. That's the most important thing!"

"Did you hear me? Finish the work early and come back early!"

"So in addition to the 10,000 elite new troops you have appointed, I will assign 3,040 guardsmen to you. They will be fully responsible for your orders. Their job is to protect your safety. I don't want you to just give up. Do you understand? ?”

The little emperor's words silenced both of them.

When Chen Kuan heard this, he immediately smiled and said: "Tang Hou is serious, I just lived longer. If your Majesty has any doubts, I will remind you in time without your Majesty opening your mouth."

For example, when Tang Hao sent troops this time, he didn't even dare to ask for more. He only dared to ask for 10,000 elite soldiers. Otherwise, if the civil servants and gentry did not allocate money and food to him, let alone the troops, his soldiers would be upset.

"It's a pity that Wang Zhi did not have the qualifications to lead troops in combat. At most, he entered the capital as a guard eunuch to supervise the garrison. At this time, Wang Yue appeared. Wang Yue was different from other civil servants. Although he was a civil servant, Because their eclectic style of conduct was suppressed and ostracized by the civil service group, Wang Zhi and Wang Yue became Emperor Chenghua's most trusted military henchmen, helping him regain military power and suppress the civil servants and gentry..."

"Compared to the kind-hearted and soft-hearted Wang Yue, I can be more ruthless and cruel!"

Everyone: "!!!"