Chapter 514: Benbo said, don't block the road
After the reconstruction of the martial arts school, the first batch of students enrolled mostly came from the north.
Jiang Qingzhi had high hopes for these more than 300 students. He hoped that these students with relatively simple backgrounds would be able to break the old pattern in the army and the network of generals that was gradually taking shape after returning from their studies.
How did Zu Dashou, Wu Sangui and others become military families?
Marriage!
And passed down from generation to generation.
For example, Li Chengliang, several of his sons became generals in the army.
The door is like an exciting poison. When I took it, I felt hot all over. I wanted to run naked in the ice and snow at 360 degrees, and then do a difficult Thomas full spin...
But what are the consequences?
After Li Chengliang and his son, the Man Qing Dynasty rose to power.
After Zu Dashou, Wu Sangui and other generals took control of the north, the power of the Man Qing continued to grow.
This is the family of generals. They only care about family interests. As for the Ming Dynasty...
"Who is Daming?"
Jiang Qingzhi stood in the middle of the room. "Who is Daming in your mind? Is it a tool to gain family benefits? Or is it a commodity that can be sold?"
A general looked up and said, "I dare not!"
Wang Shen smiled bitterly and said, "We, the subordinates, have similar feelings and would like to become brothers. But I don't know why the master is so angry..."
Jiang Qingzhi ignored him and looked at the dozen generals. "His Majesty has high hopes for you. He hopes that you can break the hereditary system of military commanders and the stagnant military system."
One general felt that something was not right. "My Lord, I am willing to draw a clear line between myself and them!"
"My lord, I am guilty." A general winked at everyone, indicating that they should admit their mistakes first.
These dozen people all had good qualifications, and they felt that Jiang Qingzhi would definitely be reluctant to punish them severely.
Jiang Qingzhi shook his head, "Too late!"
"Uncle!"
Jiang Qingzhi walked out and asked the two princes, "What do you think?"
King Jing said: "Those who form a clique in the army shall be severely punished."
Prince Yu said: "Demote!"
Jiang Qingzhi shook his head.
"Uncle, what you mean is... too heavy?"
Jiang Qingzhi said: "What is the most important thing in the army? Rules! Don't be lenient towards those who break the rules. Otherwise, it would be indulgence."
He was going to teach the two of them a lesson today. "If most of the generals in the army form cliques, what is their purpose?"
King Jing said, "To make a profit."
"When a group of generals are thinking about making profits for their families, dealing with military affairs, and encountering the enemy...what is the first thing they think about?"
"Whether it will harm the interests of the family, or whether it can gain benefits for the family..." King Jing's eyes narrowed, "General's family!"
"I have repeatedly told you two about the dangers of being a general. Do you understand today?"
Jiang Qingzhi glanced at the anxious generals and said, "Remove all of them and go farm!"
According to the Ming military system, there were soldiers who specialized in fighting and those who specialized in farming. This is the origin of what Emperor Taizu Gao said: I can support a million soldiers without spending a single cent of rice or penny from the people.
The soldiers who farm the land are almost like tenant farmers nowadays.
"No!"
"My Lord, I plead guilty!"
"Master, it was Wang Shen and the others who bewitched me. I did not agree, I did not agree!"
"Uncle..."
The dozen or so generals rushed out one after another. Outside the door, Mo Zhan drew his sword.
"Stop!"
At the stairs, Sun Bu Tong shouted, "Someone come!"
There were dense footsteps, stepping on the floor, making a dong dong dong sound, as if someone was beating a drum.
A group of soldiers came up solemnly.
In martial arts, there is a professional military law team, just like the role under Chen Bao of the Huben Zuowei.
"Greetings, sir!" The leading general saluted.
"Capture them all and keep them under guard."
"Leader!"
Dozens of people rushed in.
"Your Majesty!"
More than a dozen generals who once had a promising future and were full of vigor and vitality were now dragged out like dead dogs.
"Remember, if your stance is wrong, the greater your ability, the greater the harm you will cause." Jiang Qingzhi looked at his two nephews meaningfully, then left.
Later, the two returned to the palace to report.
"...The dozen generals were about to become brothers, but my uncle broke in and immediately had them arrested, saying that he wanted to dismiss them all and make them farm..."
Prince Yu was a little worried that his father would object.
Through a door, I heard Daoye sigh, "Qingzhi is still a little soft. But whatever."
Are you still soft-hearted?
Prince Yu's eyes flashed with a strange light, "My cousin finally said that if you take the wrong stance, the greater your ability, the greater the harm you will cause."
The Taoist was silent for a long time. "Most of the treacherous people are very capable. If they were not, they would not be able to make it. The treacherous people are only interested in power and their own interests... The more capable such people are, the greater the harm they will cause to the country."
Then there was silence. Just as Prince Yu was about to leave, the Taoist inside said, "How to control ministers is a science. For example, the so-called treacherous ministers and flatterers. The emperor needs obedient ministers as tools, otherwise he will inevitably become a lonely man.
You two have read history books and should know that in every dynasty, emperors have always been surrounded by some ministers who were called flatterers or treacherous ministers by historians.
Doesn't the emperor know? He knows. But why does he still trust this person? "
The Taoist paused for a moment. "Why do we study? For fame and fortune. Why do we serve as officials? Still for fame and fortune. The emperor must see through this.
Those so-called loyal people have their own little calculations in their bones. The higher the status of the ministers, the more they crave power. People are insatiable, and they will covet the authority in the hands of the emperor. This is the greed that no minister can avoid. Remember, no matter who it is! "
This is the art of emperors!
Emperor Jiajing analyzed the relationship between the monarch and his subjects, as well as the truth behind the subjects' loyalty, to his two sons.
"Why did Yang Tinghe win over the ministers to confront me? He did it for power. Why did I use Zhang Cong and others whom they called treacherous and cunning?"
During the Great Ceremony Debate, Zhang Cong and others charged into battle for Emperor Jiajing, fighting shirtless with Yang Tinghe and others, and made great contributions.
"If I don't use Zhang Cong and others, will I go into battle alone and fight against the scholars?" Dao Ye chuckled and said, "As for treacherous and cunning people, the pens and mouthpieces of this world are controlled by the scholars. Whoever they say is a treacherous and cunning person is naturally a treacherous and cunning person. Remember, history books may not be trustworthy."
Prince Yu's heart trembled, "The writer's intentions are not pure!"
The Taoist nodded and said with satisfaction: "That's right. It is said that when the emperor favors treacherous people and uses eunuchs, it is usually when the dispute between the emperor and his subjects is the most intense.
The emperors were besieged by the literati and looked around, but they were isolated and helpless. All they could do at this moment was to gather a group of people... a group of people who were called treacherous by the literati to fight against the literati. "
"However, how can the emperor control the people he has recruited and not let them take over the throne? This requires the emperor's skill. The most important thing is to look at the attitudes of his ministers.
If the position is wrong, such a minister can only be used. Once this person is useless, he must be abandoned without hesitation, or even thrown out... Let those scholars vent their anger. "The Taoist smiled and said, "This is what your cousin said, if the position is wrong, the greater the ability, the greater the harm. "
The two princes took their leave. Huang Jin sent them off and came back. Dao Ye asked, "How are the two of them?"
"Your Highnesses seem somewhat distraught."
"Today, Qingzhi first taught them a lesson. This lesson is called "I will not allow others to snore beside my bed!" The Taoist said slowly: "I will also teach them a lesson. This moment is called..."
The Taoist's eyes were filled with disappointment, "The ruler and his subjects...are ruthless!"
"His Majesty!"
An eunuch came to report, "Chang Wei Bo sent a memorial."
"You're sending a petition in all seriousness..." The Taoist smiled, took the petition and read it, "Discipline those ten-odd generals in public to serve as a warning to others. And enforce the martial arts rules strictly. Anyone found forming a clique will be punished accordingly."
The Taoist nodded and asked, "He is smart. He left the biggest trouble to me."
The Taoist priest put down the memorial and ordered the Royal Guards to take action and clean up the mess!
"Yes!"
"Your Majesty." The eunuch hesitated to speak.
"Hmm?" The Taoist snorted coldly, and the eunuch knelt down quickly, "Your Majesty, Long Wilbur...Long Wilbur dug up several of your favorite flower trees..."
The emperor's roar followed.
"Little brat!"
……
The emperor's wrath followed, and Wang Shen and the other two were taken away by the Jinyiwei. The next day, the Jinyiwei went out again, and Lu Bing led the team himself.
"What is this dog trying to do?" All the officials were terrified when they saw Lu Bing coming in a mighty force surrounded by dozens of people.
Lu Bing led his men to a mansion and said coldly, "Copy!"
The Jinyiwei rushed in, and soon screams were heard from inside, followed by someone shouting for help...
"Commander." Zhu Hao came out with blood on his face. "Someone resisted and was killed by the brothers."
Lu Bing looked at the men who were watching from the side of the street, "They are all dead, the sooner they die, the sooner they will be reborn."
On that day, the Embroidered Uniform Guard confiscated the military honors of five families.
Thunder followed immediately.
——Five military heroes were executed and their families were all exiled to Guangxi.
And it is the most desolate place.
Everyone knows that no more than 20% of these five families can reach Guangxi safely, and most of them will die on the way.
This is also a form of punishment, and some say it is even more severe than being abandoned to the public.
Autumn had arrived in the capital, and amid the falling leaves, Jiang Qingzhi saw Ning Yu, the top performer in Baiyun Tower.
Ning Yu stood by the road with Yuanyang and squatted down, "Meet Uncle."
Jiang Qingzhi nodded and rode away.
He was unwilling to stay for a moment? Yuanyang: "..."
Jiang Qingzhi had just returned from martial arts school, and the punishment of more than a dozen generals being dismissed and forced to farm shocked the students. Jiang Qingzhi publicly stated: There will be no generals in the Ming Dynasty from now on!
These words were so decisive that they aroused the anger of the military heroes.
How can military exploits ensure the family's continued wealth and prosperity?
It is by relying on the family's children and grandchildren to continue to join the army and become generals.
Jiang Qingzhi's words were full of murderous intent and told everyone: It's time to put an end to this military sect thing!
The rare court meeting began as scheduled.
This was also the first large-scale court meeting after the Taoist priest fled to the Western Garden.
It was also a signal he gave to the outside world: I will step out of Xiyuan and rule the world!
The ministers gathered in groups of three or five in front of the imperial city, discussing in low voices the impact of the Taoist's move on the court and even on the world.
Most of the Honored Officers gathered together. They looked furious and kept mentioning a name...
"Jiang Qingzhi is here!"
Jiang Qingzhi came, alone on a horse.
The ministers looked at him with complicated eyes.
The military heroes sneered or snorted, as if they had seen the murderer of their father.
A military hero stepped out and stood in front.
"My ancestors fought for the Ming Dynasty, and they made great contributions, but you said so casually that there will be no military families in the future! You want to cut off our chance of survival. Aren't you afraid of divine punishment?"
Their existence is not just as simple as forming a general family. They will suppress the generals in the army, form small circles in the army, and turn the Ming army into their own private army...
These military feats blocked the road to the Ming Dynasty's revival!
"Make way!" Jiang Qingzhi said.
Wu Xun shouted in a sad and angry tone: "So what if I don't allow you to do that?"
Jiang Qingzhi looked at him. He could clearly go around the side, but he kept walking straight ahead.
Mo Zhan stepped forward quickly.
With his hand on the hilt of the knife, he stared at Wu Xun with sharp eyes.
"You bastard!" Wu Xun stretched out his hand.
Jiang Qingzhi dodged it easily, took a step forward, bent his arms, and hit Wu Xun's neck hard with his elbow.
With a hiccup, Wu Xun fell to the ground.
Jiang Qingzhi slowly stepped over him.
His eyes turned, as if he was a god looking down at the mortals, staring at those military honors.
"Benbo said, get out of the way!"
(End of this chapter)
