Taishi, here is the list of generals who need to be eliminated. Yang Shiqi handed a thick stack to Liu Chun, his face was not good-looking, and the heavy roster was like a thousand catties of boulders, pressing on his heart, which was definitely not easy.

Yang Shiqi knew too well that the previous rectification of officials and the dismissal of hundreds of people would cause violent shocks, and it would take a long time to restore peace.

This time, thousands of military attaches were directly dismissed, and they were all the kind of commanders, and if they were not careful, the world would be in chaos.

That is, Zhu Di and Liu Chun did this, and if they were someone else, they would have given up a long time ago, and they didn't even think about it.

"Taishi, I will discuss with a few other cabinet members, and the matter will be rounded out, and you will see if you can promote it in batches and regions, and set a standard of five or ten years, which will be much more convenient and less resistant......

Liu Chun smiled faintly, "Master Yang, what you said is honest and sincere to seek the country, but just making concessions and compromises will not solve the problem, and when it is time to make a heavy hand, you still have to be decisive." What's more, if time is running out and the situation at home is not sorted out as soon as possible, how can we mobilize troops abroad? ”

Yang Shiqi looked at Liu Chun in surprise and said in horror: "Taishi, is there another war?" ”

Liu Chun nodded, "Our Majesty's fiftieth birthday is just around the corner, and I have already asked people to notify the various vassal states and ask them to offer gifts to show their loyalty!" ”

Liu Chun smiled, but Yang Shiqi shuddered, he understood the meaning of this too well. It looks like another country is going to be unlucky.

"Taishi, in this case, the cabinet will prepare a lot of money and rewards to pave the way for the reform of the military system. Minimize the twists and turns of conflict to the satisfaction of all parties. ”

Liu Chun smiled, "It's good that Master Yang can think about this, let's try to be prepared." ”

……

After the order, it was finally the day of the official reward, and the kings of the clan led by the crown prince Zhu Gaochi all arrived. And the six cabinet ministries headed by Liu Chun, and the important ministers of Jiuqing also came.

On the opposite side of them, there were the military generals of the entire Ming Dynasty, among these generals, Lan Yu, Duke of Liang, Zhu Neng, Duke of Chengguo, Li Xian, Duke of Cao, and Li Jinglong, Duke of Haiguo, who had just returned to Beijing, they made up a bunch. In addition, Chen Heng, the Duke of Jingguo, is the Hou Huozhen of An, Wang Zhong of Jing'an, Li Yuan, Hou of Anping, Zheng Heng of Wu'an, Guo Liang of Cheng'an, Chen Mao, Hou of Ningyang, Wang Yong, Hou of Qingyuan, Liu Sheng, Bo Liusheng of Anyuan, Liu Cai of Guangenbo, and Song Hu of Xining...... There are more than 20 military ministers, a large area of black pressure.

Since Zhu Di ascended the throne, the military ministers have to divide all sides, and it is rare to gather so neatly.

This time, Haret was defeated, the north was basically pacified, and the military system was reformed, so that all these people could be gathered in the capital.

As the old army leader, they respect Zhu Di and know Liu Chun's status, but let them easily bow their heads and recognize this military reform, which is wishful thinking!

Zhu Di knows it, and Liu Chun also knows it.

Originally, after taking the Zhang family, their monarchs and ministers were brewing this decisive battle, but they didn't expect Chang Mao to return suddenly, disrupting the deployment of Liu Chun and Zhu Di. But it doesn't matter, it is precisely because of Chang Mao's return that Liu Chun and Zhu Di have more room for maneuver.

"As the Son of Heaven and the father of all the people, I have never slacked off for a moment since I was in the Extreme, and I have never slacked off...... Zhu Di slowly spoke, and finally began to speak.

All the civil and military officers strained their faces and listened attentively, not daring to be careless at all.

Zhu Di said: "I can't govern the world alone, and the people I rely on are just civil and military ministers." Rewarding merit and punishing transgressions is a means for me to make my subjects respectful, so it must be fair and appropriate. Zheng Guogong Changmao, who went to the country for ten years, went deep into foreign lands, worked hard, explored the situation, and now returned with honor, how can I be stingy with rewards! ”

"But before I can reward them, I have one more person to dispose of." Zhu Di paused and glanced at Liu Chun.

Liu Chun took a step forward, "Bring Wang Cong, Marquis of Wucheng, up." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, someone walked up with an old man with gray hair and a wrinkled face. When he reached the middle of the golden temple, he knelt down obediently.

"Sinner Minister Wucheng Marquis Wang Cong, meet Your Majesty!"

It wasn't until he opened his mouth that the big guy was shocked that this person turned out to be Wang Cong!

That Marquis Wang Cong, who claims to be strong and healthy, can kill the enemy with a knife! Once upon a time, he still wanted to get rid of Liu Chun, why did he get old like this in a blink of an eye?

The big guy still remembers that he was taken down by Liu Chun because of the death of the official Shangshu Ru Jin.

Next, Liu Chun became the prime minister, took charge of the government, and implemented the law change. The big guys have forgotten about this. I didn't expect to bring him up at this juncture.

What is this for?

Zhu Di looked at Wang Cong slowly, and sighed slightly, in the end, he was the old brother of the past, and now he looks like this, he is the candle of the tuyere, which will be extinguished at any time.

"Come on, give him a pier."

After a while, someone sent the pier, Wang Cong trembled and thanked him, and then sat down.

"Taishi, you can ask!"

Liu Chun bowed his head, turned his head, and said to Wang Cong: "You have looked for Tianguan Ru Yu, what did you say, Ru Tianguan was seriously ill and died that night, do you think you are guilty?" “

Wang Cong sighed deeply, then tilted his head, his face full of pain.

"Taishi, colleagues, when I mentioned Ru Tianguan, the sinner was heartbroken, and I couldn't wait to die for him! Some time ago, in order to oppose the reform of the military system, the sinner went to discuss with Ru Tianguan and asked him to help speak and oppose it together. And Ru Tianguan spoke bitterly and persuaded me not to go my own way, I should focus on the overall situation, focus on the Ming Dynasty, and don't care too much about personal interests and losses...... However, the sinner was obsessed with ghosts, and he actually quarreled with Ru Tianguan. He coughed one cough after another, barely speechless. I was still angry, thinking that he deliberately pretended to be sick and wanted to prevaricate, I, I said a lot of excessive things......" Wang Cong's voice became lower and lower, his face was full of shame, and he wanted to get into the cracks of the bricks.

Ru Yu persuaded him not to go against the court at that time, but he ridiculed Ru Yu instead, in order to gain a foothold in Beiping, he befriended them warriors, but now, he actually put on the shelf of a heavenly official, don't think we don't know who you are...... Looking back now, Ru Yu used his last breath to persuade him not to be stupid.

Ru Yu didn't feel sorry for him, on the contrary, she took out a heart.

It's a pity that when he realized that Ru Yu was dead, and he had fallen into prison, a big mistake was made, and there was no way to get it back.

"Your Majesty, the death of Ru Tianguan, the guilty minister is to blame, and he is willing to die to thank the world!"

Wang Cong trembled, knelt down again, and threw himself to the ground.

Zhu Di looked at him, sighed in annoyance for a while, and didn't say anything.

"Taishi, it's time to invite Zheng Guogong and them."

Liu Chun nodded, the real protagonist of today, just entered the Fengtian Palace.

Chang Mao was wearing a unicorn suit, and the rest of the envoys were also wearing crimson dresses, and came to the top of the Golden Palace, Chang Mao was about to kneel down and kowtow, but Zhu Di stretched out his hand to stop him: "The princes are my heroes of the Ming Dynasty, from now on, there is no need to kneel and worship." ”

Liu Chun also smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Zheng Guogong, you just bow!" ”

Chang Mao hurriedly saluted, and the rest of the people followed.

Zhu Di smiled, walked down from the dragon chair, and walked in front of everyone.

He walked up to one of the envoys.

"Your name is Guo Ji, right?"

"Yes, it's Wechen."

Zhu Di said with a smile: "Taishi, do you know what Guo Ji's merits are?" ”

Liu Chun immediately said: "Guo Ji was in Hongwu for twenty-five years, and he was ordered to send an envoy to Harie, and after one year and three months, he rushed to Harieh. At that time, King Harak Khan rebelled and detained the envoys of the Ming Dynasty. Guo Ji and his entourage suffered heavy casualties...... During the period of detention, Guo Ji was a prisoner, drank snow and swallowed felt, and was tortured, but he was able to not lose his courtiers, not worship barbarians, and be iron-clad, which can be called the backbone of my Daming! ”

"Good!"

Zhu Di laughed and said: "Qing doesn't worship barbarians, maybe you don't worship the Son of Heaven, you are the backbone of the Ming Dynasty, and you will always be straight and strong...... Master, take the gold medal! ”

"Yes!"

Liu Chun took a rosewood box from the hands of the people below, and after unfolding it, a gold medal shone brightly, Liu Chun picked it up with both hands, and Zhu Di picked it up with both hands, grabbed the bright yellow ribbon, and hung it around Guo Ji's neck.

In an instant, Guo Ji burst into tears and trembled.

"Minister, the minister failed to fulfill the will of the first emperor, and failed to repay the country with death. Now that he has returned by luck, how can he receive the great favor of the Son of Heaven? ”

Zhu Di shook his head and said: "Don't be too humble, Harlie is a barbarian foreign land, exploring the unknown, how can he be successful?" Your merits are comparable to Zhang Qian, without losing the courtier's temperament, and better than Su Wu. If I want to prosper and prosper, I need loyal and brave people like you, and this is what you deserve. ”

After Zhu Di finished speaking, he took a bright yellow document from Liu Chun's hand, on which was briefly written the reason for the meritorious service. Zhu Di handed it over to Guo Ji.

There was no reward for money, no wives and sons, and no promotion to the rank of official, but even if the gold medal was hung on his chest, it was suddenly different.

At the beginning, in the Battle of Jingjing, some people also received medals, but that was for the heroes who defended Beiping, which was a special case. But this time it's different.

Liu Chun suggested, and Zhu Di also made an order.

From now on, all those who have made meritorious contributions to the state can receive medals of different grades according to the situation.

This medal is different from that of an official, and it will not be promoted, but seeing an individual hanging up a medal makes those who don't get it blush.

Every time Zhu Di walked in front of a person, he would ask Liu Chun to introduce the credit, and then personally hang up the medal to praise and encourage, and the people who got the medal were all arranged next to Wang Cong.

The comparison is really a bit tragic, Wang Cong's old face is more ugly than pig liver, he endured coughing, and his heart was dripping blood.

It's just that no one cares about him, Zhu Di turned around, and finally walked in front of Chang Mao.

The box given to him this time is completely different, it is a turquoise one, and on the top of the box, there are two golden dragons embedded in it, just this appearance is extraordinary!

Zhu Di patted Chang Mao's shoulder, and without Liu Chun speaking, he said directly: "Qing is the son of King Kaiping, and he is the Duke of Zheng. took the initiative to go to a foreign land, worked tirelessly, and in ten years, he was born and died, and he made great contributions to the society, which can be called an example for the subjects. How can I not appreciate it, Chang Mao, how about you look at this thing I have prepared for you? ”

Liu Chun cooperated and sent the box to Zhu Di......