The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 101 The Future Backbone of the Ming Army

"This is a good reminder to me." Zhu Houzhao thought about it and realized that it was true.

"Then add in the imperial edict that if the merchants interviewed want to become officials, neither they nor their family members can do business.

The court is willing to pay to buy out their businesses, so that they can serve the court wholeheartedly and do business. "Zhu Houzhao immediately came up with another idea.

"Your Majesty, how could a businessman give up his property?" Liu Jian said.

"It's just right. Let's see if the businessmen who want to be officials are determined and confident enough." Zhu Houzhao said with a smile, feeling that his idea was a good one.

But which of those big businessmen doesn’t have many connections behind them?

They were able and dared to sell their businesses to the imperial court.

Is it possible for someone who is not a big businessman to be qualified and capable of serving as a senior official in the Ministry of Commerce?

Liu Jian and others thought to themselves.

The establishment of the Ministry of Commerce will never be easy and smooth.

They can't resist Your Majesty, so just watch.

If the Ministry of Commerce does not have enough capable people, it cannot be established, and Your Majesty will have no way to do anything about it.

After deciding on the Ministry of Commerce's affairs, Zhu Houzhao asked all his ministers to get to work.

He also understood that Jindi's move was relatively simple.

But it is much more difficult to clean up the ending.

Wang Shouren stayed behind and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the establishment of the Ministry of Commerce has both advantages and disadvantages. The most important thing is to establish a good supervision mechanism and to strike a balance.

Otherwise, if businessmen become officials, they will be more greedy and will be more corrupt. Once one company dominates, the consequences will be unpredictable. "

"Well, Old Wang, please write down what you think and I will take a good look at it." Zhu Houzhao said hurriedly.

He felt that Lao Wang's ideas would definitely be more comprehensive.

As for the separation of the military and politics, that’s fine.

He can then decide what he wants.

"Yes." Wang Shouren responded, and then said: "Your Majesty, have you selected the five hundred people? I will lead them to Jin tomorrow."

This time, the attack on Jin is only the first step of the plan.

However, the military cabinet, which was about to reorganize the national army, had decided not to start from the Beijing camp, but from Shanxi.

Jin had garrisons and border troops, and this comprehensive cleanup was just right.

Zhu Houzhao and Wang Shouren were worried about other people going to reorganize the situation. After all, it was not just the army, but also at least tens of thousands of people from the underworld.

Only if Wang Shouren goes there in person can it be done well.

In addition, Zhu Houzhao also needed Wang Shouren to take a look at all the situations in Jin.

After being cleared, the Jin area will become the vanguard of the Ming Dynasty's governance.

"Everything is ready. I will take you there tomorrow morning." Zhu Houzhao nodded.

"Yes."

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the other side.

"Looking at the situation now, His Majesty must have given the order long ago and prepared for a long time before he could sweep the place with thunder and wipe out these officials, martial arts forces, and bandits in one fell swoop." In the cabinet, Li Dongyang said with a firm tone.

"Well, the righteous forces have made such a huge contribution this time. It seems that some kind of deal has been made." Xie Qian nodded.

"Things in Jin can be concluded normally. What really worries me is the Ministry of Commerce.

It is unprecedented to have a businessman as an official, and a whole department at that.

Besides, as is well known to all businessmen, if things are not handled properly, the consequences will be disastrous." Liu Jian said in a deep voice.

“Not only that, according to your majesty’s intention, the court will control more and more shops and businesses in the future. If the Ministry of Commerce becomes powerful to a certain extent, its influence will be difficult to estimate.

That's fine, but the main thing is that your majesty will understand the business world, and then the Ming Dynasty will be in chaos." Xie Qian sighed.

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang were silent.

One land, one business community.

Once the two most core interests of the Ming Dynasty are touched, even they don’t know what the consequences will be.

"The business affairs of the Ministry of Commerce will not be so simple. It will not be easy for Your Majesty to find a powerful enough merchant.

Let's do our own thing first. Your Majesty is not a person who does not know patience, and he may know many things.

Let’s wait and see.” After a while, Liu Jian said.

Li Dongyang nodded slightly, as if thinking about something.

A major earthquake occurred in the officialdom of Jin.

As well as the establishment of the Ministry of Commerce, the recruitment of merchants as officials, and the addition of a merchant examination paper to the imperial examination to select one hundred people.

These two incidents still first exploded in the capital.

Relatively speaking, the latter attracts more attention.

"Have you heard that Jin arrested more than a hundred officials at once, all because of smuggling Jiannu and grasslands? The first blow of the new policy of the factory guards was very ruthless."

"That's a good kill, that's how it should be, all corrupt officials should be killed, your majesty did a good job."

"Yes, that's right. We should let the factory guards catch more corrupt officials. Since the new policy was introduced, fewer people have come to our place to collect bribes."

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"There are so many strange things in this world. Even businessmen can become officials!"

"Manager Li, why don't you sell this restaurant to the court and try to become an official."

"Hahaha, a businessman becoming an official is truly an anecdote for the ages. Our emperor..."

"Quick, pass the news to the boss immediately."

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The events in Jin were like a thunderbolt in the officialdom of the capital, causing many officials to tremble.

Fear arises in my heart.

Because they realized that the new policy was really coming.

The butcher's knife is here too.

The affairs of the Ministry of Commerce have a greater impact.

Countless carrier pigeons or human power quickly spread the news in all directions.

The influence quickly spread within the Ming Dynasty.

Early the next morning.

Zhu Houzhao brought Wang Shouren to Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry Camp.

Emperor Wu's 10,000 dragon cavalrymen and more than 300 sons of nobles who were forced to come in all arrived in an orderly manner.

Standing at the front were five hundred figures who had taken off their dragon rider armor.

These figures had a round red iron plate on their chests, which was exquisitely crafted and gorgeous. A red dragon was carved on the front, which was majestic and domineering, and on the back were their detailed identities in the Wudi Dragon Riders. They looked sad and reluctant, and the atmosphere was quite silent.

After the ceremony, Zhu Houzhao looked at the five hundred people, raised his eyebrows, and shouted loudly: "What are you unhappy about? I want you to get promoted.

I will also ask you to reorganize the troops in Jin and make the army of my Ming Dynasty stronger.

The duty of Emperor Wu's Dragon Riders is to fight for the Ming Dynasty.

I went to Jin, reorganized the army, and fought as well."

"I tell you, once you are a Dragon Rider of the Emperor, you will be a Dragon Rider of the Emperor for life.

You must not lose face for Emperor Wu Longqi, understand?"

"Yes!"

"I will never lose face for the Wudi Dragon Riders!"

Five hundred people shouted loudly.

"Okay, I believe you, you are all great.

With you here, I believe that Shanxi's hundreds of thousands of troops will definitely get better and better."

“One last word.

Brothers, you know that I hate corrupt officials who bully the weak the most.

You are all considered officials now. When you arrive in Jin, the lowest rank is seventh.

If one day you are tempted and want to embarrass Emperor Wu Longqi.

Just look at the dragon rider iron plate in front of you."

"I never hope that one day I will personally order you to be killed.

But for the sake of the Ming Dynasty, I will never show any mercy.

Understand? "

"clear!!"

Five hundred people yelled hysterically, with a hint of crying hidden in the noise.

"The sun, moon, mountains and rivers will always be there! The Ming Dynasty will always be there!"

Five hundred shouts were heard again.

Zhu Houzhao's eyes also turned slightly red and he waved his hand.

"Okay, let's go. I'll watch over you and see you off."

“Boom! Boom!…”

The military drums sounded, heroic and majestic.

The five hundred people didn't know who took the lead. It was obvious that Zhu Houzhao didn't like people kneeling, and he had clearly abolished the kneeling ceremony in Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry.

But they still knelt down and paid homage, then mounted their horses and left the camp.

Almost everyone shed tears.

Many of the nearly ten thousand Martial Emperor Dragon Riders who were watching also had red eyes.

Most of them have lived together day and night for several years and have experienced life and death battles together.

Coupled with the best treatment and environment in the world for Emperor Wu's Dragon Riders, the depth of the feelings cultivated there is simply beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

And this farewell may mean that we will never see each other again in this life.

Zhu Houzhao stood on the platform, watching the backs of the five hundred people disappear, and felt a little depressed.

But he was prepared.

To set up a military cabinet and reorganize the army, we must have a group of strong, reliable and loyal backbones.

Emperor Wu Dragon Rider is the best and only choice.

This time, there were fifty-three garrisons and nineteen towns in Jin.

A total of 300,000 to 400,000 troops were involved. No matter how powerful Wang Shouren was, he could not have reorganized them all in a short time by himself.

He needs a group of backbones to quickly and easily deal with the general system, and then slowly train a strong army.

After all, it was impossible for him to stay in Jin for a long time.

Having these five hundred carefully selected people on hand is enough.

Zhu Houzhao turned his gaze and looked at the remaining Emperor Wu's dragon riders.

“Our brothers are gone, but they will always be our brothers.

They just went to another battlefield to fight for Ming Dynasty."

“They are just the first batch, and there will be many of you like them in the future.

Go north, south, east and west, go to the Ming Dynasty’s armies in various places and make them stronger.

You will be the backbone of my Ming army of millions in the future."

"Remember, no matter where you go in the future?

You must not lose face for Emperor Wu Longqi, understand?"

"understand!"

Nearly ten thousand shouts rose into the sky.

“Okay, train hard, learn to read, and learn more knowledge.

You have to become stronger.”

Zhu Houzhao did not stay long and left to the sound of Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry training.

Wang Shouren led more than twenty people from the military council and five hundred Emperor Wu's dragon riders to the Jin area.

January 24th.

After more than three days of fighting and following the clues, most of the people had been captured.

All that's left are some small fish and shrimp in the first step of the plan.

Of course, these small fish and shrimps will not be spared.

But Cao Zhengchun, Guo Bujing and others would not ask too many questions.

At this moment, they were all feeling quite happy and expectant, but there was also a hint of heaviness in their mood.

Because this was only the first step of the plan, the gold, silver and assets they obtained were enough to surprise them.

A total of 2,689,236 taels of silver were confiscated from 158 officials and 748 petty clerks.

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