Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 594 Construction Newspaper and Periodical Department

After Xu Ze confessed all his crimes, Zhang Cai handed the case file to the cabinet. As for Xu Ze's fate, it went without saying that he was soon sentenced to death.

When the news reached Liaodong, Fu Yuan could finally smile with relief.

However, he was still not satisfied. If the nine-sided defense system continued to fight on its own and could not find someone to coordinate management, this problem would still occur in the future.

The nine frontiers needed a capable and decisive official to coordinate and control them, but he didn't know whether the imperial court had this plan. Fu Yuan thought about it, wrote his idea into a memorial, and asked the Neichang to send it to the court.

At the same time, Shaanxi Provincial Government.

An imperial edict wrapped in snowflakes was sent to Shaanxi. After Yang Yiqing received the edict, he was stunned.

The Crown Prince personally ordered his transfer to Datong Prefecture, and at the same time promoted Yang Yiqing to the governor-general in charge of the three border areas of Datong, Xuanfu and Piantouguan!

What shocked Yang Yiqing even more was that the person who recommended him was actually Chen Ce.

You should know that he had helped Liu Daxia impeach Chen Ce before, and that time Chen Ce promoted him regardless of the past grudges. Now Chen Ce promoted him to a higher position again.

Yang Yiqing really couldn't understand it. Chen Ce clearly didn't know him, didn't understand him, and had never even met him. Why was he so sure that he, Yang Yiqing, could be competent for such an important position?
If there is a chance, Yang Yiqing really wants to meet Chen Ce, but he doesn't know if he has this opportunity.

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When Yang Yiqing took office in Datong Prefecture, Fu Yuan's letter had just been circulated. When Fu Yuan heard that the court had set up three border governors, he hurriedly asked the people in the inner factory to take back his memorial.

He said that Chen Ce would definitely be able to think of these things. If he could think of them, how could Chen Ce not think of them?

Now that governors have been appointed on the three sides, a lot of trouble will be avoided in the future. However, Fu Yuan’s purpose is not here. This time the little prince has regained his ground against the Ming Dynasty.

His prestige has been established in the Tatar tribe. Unless the Ming Dynasty can start another war, the little prince's position will be very stable. I just don't know if Chen Ce has this plan.

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At this time, officials from the six ministries of the cabinet gathered in the warm room of the Qianqing Palace.

Although Datong General Xu Ze was dealt with, the Ming Dynasty could not turn a blind eye to the Tatars' massacre of the Ming Dynasty's merchant caravan. Otherwise, the Ming Dynasty's prestige would be seriously challenged, and other small countries would think that the Ming Dynasty could only bully weak countries like them.

After all, we cannot launch an economic war against the Tatar tribes as we did against Annan. The economy of these grassland tribes does not rely on commerce and agriculture. They can be completely self-sufficient and do not need to trade with the Ming Dynasty.

Even if there is trade, their economic system will not be controlled by the Ming Dynasty.

Today, Zhu Houzhao summoned so many senior officials to the warm room to discuss the military plan of launching a retaliatory war against the Tatar tribe.

The Ministry of War's flintlock rifles have all been completed and delivered to the nine borders as scheduled.

Now the nine border armies are secretly training the coordination of cavalry and flintlock rifles. The cabinet’s suggestion is to wait for a period of time for the border troops to adapt to the strength of the flintlock rifles, and then start a war with the Tatars. This will ensure that the Ming Dynasty will achieve an absolute victory in the war.

The Ministry of War's suggestion was a safe one. After all, the Ming Dynasty could not afford to take the risk now. Once it was really defeated, it would undoubtedly be a huge blow to the Ming Dynasty. According to the character of the Ming Dynasty, they would not easily start a war without complete certainty.

However, Zhu Houzhao did not want to wait. After all, so many people died at the border. If the Ming Dynasty retaliated after a few months, everything would be meaningless.

Fei Hong stepped out and refuted the Ministry of War, saying: "Since ancient times, no one has dared to say that any war can be completely sure of success."

"Now that our Ming Dynasty has gained a good reputation abroad, we still have the red cannons to back us up. Even if we cannot defeat the Mongols head-on, we cannot lose the battle!"

Although the Red Cannon's ability to take the initiative to attack is slightly weaker, its defensive ability must be first-class. In addition, with the flintlock rifle invented by Chen Ce and the cavalry, the combat ability of the soldiers on the frontier has been cultivated over the years. With such a powerful weapon, it is impossible to be defeated easily.

Ma Wensheng said: "This is a serious matter and a risky act. I suggest that Your Highness be patient for a while."

Zhu Houzhao shook his head and said, "I can't stand it!"

"There are more than 600 people outside Datong Prefecture waiting for me to give them an explanation!"

"beat!"

Zhu Houzhao said sternly: "Fight for me! The generals you nominated for me in the next few days must launch a retaliatory strike against the Tatars no matter what!"

The senior officials were silent for a moment and did not refute. Although it was a bit risky, Ming Dynasty had at least 60 to 70 percent chance of winning, and the hatred had already reached this point. If they did not fight, not only would other small countries be disappointed with Ming Dynasty, but the people of Ming Dynasty in Datong Prefecture would probably also be dissatisfied with Ming Dynasty.

"And one more thing."

"I am planning to set up another office, the Newspaper and Publication Department. What do you think?"

When the senior officials heard that Zhu Houzhao was going to set up a separate office for newspapers and periodicals, they had different thoughts. They knew what the Newspaper and Periodicals Office meant to the imperial power.

Once the emperor firmly controls public opinion in newspapers, the living space for civil servants will become smaller and smaller.

But these people are all smart people. They all know that if they refute Zhu Houzhao at this time, Zhu Houzhao will probably be unhappy.

So everyone said, "Your Highness, setting up a new government office is a big deal. We think we should discuss it with all the officials and make a decision after weighing the pros and cons."

Although they did not agree with this matter in their hearts, they could not say it out loud. So they waited until the grand court meeting and let the vanguard take the lead and charge into battle for them.

Zhu Houzhao nodded and said, "Then we will wait until the first day of November to attend the court session and discuss this matter together."

"That's it. Let's all go down."

"I'm waiting to retire."

Zhu Houzhao breathed a long sigh of relief. During the past few months in power, he had been feeling more and more pressure. No wonder his father had become ill from overwork.

Fortunately, Zhu Houzhao did not need to review memorials and petitions all the time after retiring from court. He handed all these matters over to Liu Jin, who could now help him a lot.

Liu Jin's power in the inner palace has been growing recently, surpassing the power of all the eunuchs in the inner palace and becoming the number one person in the inner palace!
Liu Jin handed the approved memorial to Zhu Houzhao, and then said carefully: "Sir, all the memorials sent by the cabinet have been approved. There is no major event that needs to be weighed."

Zhu Houzhao nodded and asked Liu Jin, "Has the Ministry of Personnel drafted a memorial to transfer Tang Yin back to the court to serve as a deputy minister of the Ministry of Rites?"

Liu Jin shook his head and said, "The Ministry of Personnel has not drafted it yet. I have already put pressure on the Ministry of Personnel, but the Ministry of Personnel said that the Ministry of Rites does not need a deputy minister right now."

Zhu Houzhao asked: "Where are the six ministries short of people?"

Liu Jin said, "The Ministry of Works is short of a deputy minister."

"Then transfer to the Ministry of Industry!"

(End of this chapter)