Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Xu looked at Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong and others standing in front of him, and said with a different face: "Are you saying that you want to set up five prime ministers' yamen in the southeast, northwest, and northwest of my Ming Dynasty?" ”

Bi Ziyan stood at the front and said calmly: "Yes." In his opinion, this is the only and effective way to break through the current predicament. Having the prime minister as a buffer between the cabinet and the governor's yamen will not only reduce local misgivings about the cabinet, but also deal with various problems nearby, and gather the strength of multiple provinces, which will be more beneficial and more secure for dealing with the current problems. The ministers and other ministers can grant more powers to the five prime ministers through private discussions, and the cabinet will make further concessions in terms of personnel, financial powers, tax powers, etc......."

Zhu Xu sat on the soft collapse, looked at a few people, and squinted slightly.

This year's 'New Deal' needs to be cautious, and the Cabinet must show sufficient ability and courage.

It's just that he didn't expect that Bi Ziyan would come up with the idea of 'the yamen of the five prime ministers', which is really good, it can break through the current predicament of the cabinet, and at the same time, it can also be more favorable to govern the local government and make the local government have nothing to say.

The cabinet grasping the five prime ministers is equivalent to further trapping the localities, centralizing power, and strengthening the influence and control of the localities!

I have to say that this is indeed an unexpected stroke and has a miraculous effect.

"You've all discussed?" Zhu Xu's gaze swept over the faces of Sun Chengzong, Sun Chuanting, King Jing, Wang Qiaonian and others.

Despite the contradictions in the cabinet, in the face of such a situation, there was still an unusual unity, and a group of people raised their hands and said, "The ministers unanimously agree." ”

The corners of Zhu Xu's mouth hooked up an imperceptible smile, and said: "Those governors probably have nothing to say, can the five prime ministers be selected, do you have any other questions?" ”

Bi Ziyan said, "Back to the emperor, except for the northern direct subordinate to the imperial court, the northern prime minister Zhou Yingqiu, the western prime minister Fu Changzong, and the other three, the ministers plan to choose from the six Shangshu or the nine temples and the people who are capable and virtuous in the opposition, etc., which are not decided for the time being." ”

Zhu Xu nodded, picked up the teacup in his hand, and said, "Well, you can." Go on. ”

Bi Ziyan looked at Zhu Xu, his face was as usual, and said, "The remaining problem is that the governors of various places have a strong suspicion of the 'timetable' set by the cabinet, and they are fighting together. ”

There was a hint of surprise in Zhu Xu's eyes, this Bi Ge Lao seemed to have opened his mind, and his methods were much more flexible.

"Accurate!" Zhu Xu, as in the past, said without hesitation.

Bi Ziyan looked at Zhu Xu, groaned, and said: "If the emperor has no other instructions, the ministers plan to hold a big meeting in three days to completely determine the 'new deal' strategy, so that the governors of various places can leave Beijing as soon as possible and calm the suspicions of the government and the opposition." ”

Zhu Xu dragged his chin with one hand, and the smile on the corner of his mouth became stronger, this Bi Ge Lao became more and more sharp, and nodded and said, "Then three days later." ”

"Yes." Bi Ziyan breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he had been worried and wary that Zhu Xu had hidden other thoughts and would meddle in the affairs of the cabinet at any time.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chuanting raised their hands and slowly retreated.

Zhu Xu looked at Sun Chengzong who was left behind, and said suspiciously, "Elder Sun Ge has other things?" ”

Sun Chengzong's face hesitated, and then he said, "It's about the 'military reform', I don't know if the emperor has read the minister's transcript?" ”

Zhu Xu put one arm on the small table, his eyes flashed, he thought for a while, raised his head to look at Sun Chengzong, and said in a slow tone: "I have seen it...... Well. Now that I am in the Ming Dynasty, the cabinet and the people of the world should see it clearly, although it seems to be still stable and there is no major danger. But in fact, walking on thin ice, quite fragile, if a little accident happens, there is a possibility of collapse at any time, so I need to maintain the military strength of my Ming Dynasty, strong, determined, worthy of a big battle, and can make me like an arm...... The status of our Ming army must be elevated, and it cannot be a group of people who can be bullied at any time. What you say belongs to the Cabinet, and the Cabinet decentralizes its powers...... I disagree. The 'Generalissimo's Office' must be formed, with the same status as the cabinet, and in the next few years, even if the treasury is empty, I will do everything I can to ensure that the combat power of the Ming army continues to improve, not decline. I support you in streamlining your army, so that you can concentrate resources and train a number of strong armies that are ready to fight! I need to say more about this. ”

Sun Chengzong listened to Zhu Xu's words, his expression was unmoved, and he had expected it in his heart.

The emperor in front of him has an unusual attachment to the army, not only firmly grasping the military power in his hands, but also looking at the formation, planning, treatment, etc. of the army from beginning to end, intervening, influencing, and manipulating through various means until he is satisfied.

Sun Chengzong also hoped that the Ming Dynasty would have a strong army, after all, a strong army is the cornerstone of the country.

But the strength of the warriors is not what the civilian officials want to see, this is an extremely unstable factor!

Since ancient times, the generals with heavy troops have either made high achievements or are ambitious, seeking to usurp the throne, subverting the dynasty, declining the society, and suffering from the common people, all starting from here.

Sun Chengzong knew that he couldn't convince Zhu Xu, but he still persuaded: "Your Majesty, the minister is not opposed to maintaining the strength of the army, but the power of the 'Generalissimo Mansion' is too large and unrestrained, the emperor is not worried, the minister is not worried about the present, the minister is worried about the future, and I am worried about the Ming Dynasty and the society." ”

Zhu Xu knew what Sun Chengzong meant, and his attitude also represented the mainstream of the foreign court, and even the thoughts of the whole world.

Civilian officials governing the country and containing military ministers are not an idea only in Confucianism, and it is almost an inevitable way of governing the country, which has been the case in all dynasties, and there are no exceptions in ancient and modern China and abroad.

However, the near future will be a special period, and a window of a new era will be opened - the Ming must have a strong army, the world is too big, and too many soldiers are needed!

Zhu Xu crossed his hands together, thought about it in his heart, did not explain, and said with a smile: "Well, don't worry, I haven't fainted yet, I'm very sober." My Zhu family's country, I care more than everyone else. As soon as the general discussion is over, the 'military reform' meeting will begin immediately. ”

Everything Sun Chengzong expected, he did not persuade again, the current emperor is still very young, and there are still decades to go, so he is not in a hurry. He put aside this thought, paused, and said, "Yes, the minister will immediately order the military department to send a message." In addition, I wonder if the emperor is determined to use troops against Chahar? In a big war, logistics, food, and grass cannot be taken lightly. ”

Zhu Xu knew what Sun Chengzong meant, so he just tested his thoughts, waved his hand, and said, "Don't worry, don't fight on April 1st, scare Lin Dan Khan first." ”

Sun Chengzong was not fooled, and continued, "Then, Emperor, who will decide when and who will be in command?" Is it necessary for the Cabinet to issue an edict and coordinate the military department? ”

Zhu Xu looked at Sun Chengzong, knowing that he would not give up if he didn't say a little, so he moved his finger and said, "Okay, let me tell you, before the completion of the 'military reform', if you don't fight, this battle will be handed over to the 'Generalissimo's Mansion' to take full command, let's take a look." ”

Sun Chengzong suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, raised his hand, and said, "The minister understands." ”

Zhu Xu nodded and said, "After I go back, please show me the draft of the speech at the 'Great Discussion' to the veteran." ”

In the future, Zhu Xu has decided to hand over the reform of the 'New Deal' to the cabinet, and he will continue to release his power. Since it is the prime minister's government affairs cabinet yamen, it is naturally the cabinet's 'first assistant' who explains the 'new deal' plan.

"Yes." Sun Chengzong said.