Chapter 663: Shi Kefa is whimsical

Scofa!

Someone from the court is actually Shi Kefa again!

Strictly speaking, the last time at the Huben Army Governor's Mansion, the meeting between Zhang Zhun and Shi Kefa broke up unhappily. For a long time afterward, Shi Kefa did not appear again. At that time, Zhang Zhun thought that Shi Kefa would never appear in front of him again, but he didn't expect him to appear again.

According to the information that Zhang Zhun learned, Shi Kefa has been transferred to the military department. It's not that he has any knowledge of military affairs, and the military department needs him very much to guide, but the current household department has nothing to do, but the military department has a lot of things. There are wars going on everywhere, military affairs everywhere, and the two full-time military departments are too busy to keep up, and a large number of additional personnel are needed.

However, the finances of the imperial court have reached the limit again, and it is impossible to add more officials, so they have to be transferred from other ministries. It just so happened that there was nothing going on in the household department recently, and there were a lot of idle personnel, and as a result, Shi Kefa grunted, and he was transferred from the household department to the military department.

There are four divisions of the Ministry of War, namely the Military Department, the Staff Department, the Driving Department, and the Treasury Department. Among them, the military department is in charge of various military affairs, including the organization, training, and operational command of the troops, which is equivalent to the current general staff. The Department of Personnel is responsible for the evaluation and promotion of officers at all levels. The driving department, as the name suggests, is naturally in charge of all vehicles and horses. The treasury department is in charge of all weapons and warehouses.

Shi Kefa is the name of Kubu Lang. Among this Kubu Lang, there are a total of eight people in the military department, plus Shi Kefa, that is, nine. This is not counting those who are titled, these are all real full-time Langzhong. If you count the titles, there must be at least hundreds of people.

The court lacks everything, that is, there is no shortage of officials, and there is no shortage of people who only name and do not do things. Among the original eight langs, they are all guys who yawn at work and drill into the green building after work. As a result, Shi Kefa, who was not familiar with the place, soon became the backbone of the treasury after he came to the treasury department. The other Lang Zhong was happy to see a fool running up and down actively every day, busy non-stop, so he threw all the things in the treasury to him.

In fact, the Treasury has nothing to control at all. All the warehouses in the treasury department have long been empty. In some warehouses, even rats don't want to stay. The reason for this is that the eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty were too powerful, and the functions of the six ministries were basically all on the eunuchs' side, which was the so-called inner government. Moreover, it is often more powerful than the function of the six.

For example, this warehouse is divided into a national treasury and an inner treasury. The treasury was under the control of the six ministries, and the inner treasury was controlled by the eunuchs. Most of the wealth of the Ming Dynasty was actually stored in the ten treasury of the inner government. The general treasury is simply empty. In the previous battles, Zhang Zhun's capture was mainly from the Ten Libraries of the Inner Government.

The most obvious example is the Tai Warehouse in charge of the Hou Sui of the Household Department, when the most silver was deposited, that is, five or six million taels of silver, which was not easy for Zhang Juzheng to accumulate. But Chongzhen's own internal money has never been empty. Even if the absolute quantity is small, it is much stronger than Taicang silver. When the treasury ran out of money, it had to be allocated from the treasury.

The important function of the Treasury Department is to produce all kinds of weapons, including swords, guns, swords, halberds, armor, and firearms. The Ordnance Bureau, which is under the control of the Treasury Department, specializes in the production of this equipment. It is a pity that in addition to the Treasury Department, there is also an organization called the War Bureau, which has the same function as the Ordnance Bureau, and is also for the production of weapons and equipment. But its boss is the eunuch of the inner government.

Due to the strength of the eunuchs, they could obtain more materials and more sales channels, so most of the firearms were produced by the military bureau under the control of the eunuchs. The Ministry of War's own ordnance bureau has nothing to produce. The firearms produced by the War Bureau have to go through the second dealer before they can reach the hands of the army. Receiving firearms from the Bureau of Military Affairs is also one of the important functions of the Treasury Department.

Why are other Kube Langzhong unwilling to do things, just willing to hide and be idle? The reason is very simple, dealing with eunuchs is too depressing. Relying on the favor of Emperor Chongzhen, those eunuchs were all above the top, and they didn't take the people of the six departments in their eyes at all. Accepting bribes was a means of income for the eunuchs' profession. If you don't pay for it, you won't be able to receive enough firearms of acceptable quality.

Shi Kefa held this official position, and it was indispensable to deal with eunuchs. With his temperament, he is afraid that it will be enough. He didn't like the eunuchs, and the eunuchs didn't like him. The power of the eunuchs is so strong, Shi Kefa's final fate must be killed by the eunuchs looking for a chance. Such people are not without precedent.

"Shi Langzhong has arrived at the military department, and it seems that he is going to make a big show."

Zhang Zhun said with a smile.

Shi Kefa's last position was to be the secretary of the military department, and he died in Yangzhou. In fact, in real history, he did not hold a military position so quickly, and it was not until Chongzhen hanged himself and the small court of the Southern Ming Dynasty was established that Shi Kefa would serve as the secretary of the military department and begin to really contact military affairs. The current Shi Kefa can only be said to know nothing about military affairs.

The trajectory of history, because of the arrival of its own crossing, there have been some small changes. The fate of certain people has been changed as a result, including Shi Kefa. From a long-term perspective, it is beneficial for Shi Kefa to get in touch with military affairs as soon as possible. This is an excellent negative teaching material for his foolish and loyal thoughts. After deeply understanding the combat effectiveness of the Ming army, I wonder if he will still be as foolish and loyal as before?

"Lord Governor Liao Zan. When today's chaos is raging, the Tartars are raging, the people are not living, and the lives are miserable, the lower officials are just doing their best, and they are just dead. ”

Shi Ke's answer was orderly.

The relationship between him and Zhang Zhun is already quite stiff, and it was unhappy last time. Zhang Zhun didn't welcome himself, Shi Kefa was very clear. However, Shi Kefa is a bit brainless and businesslike, knowing that Zhang Zhun doesn't like him, he still has to do what he thinks he should do.

"Do your best, and then die?"

Zhang Zhun whispered to himself in his heart, which was quite ironic.

Shi Kefa has Zhuge Liang's loyalty, but he doesn't have Zhuge Liang's talent and ability. In such a troubled era as the end of the Ming Dynasty, just having loyalty is absolutely not enough, you have to have skills and ability. For example, the ability to override the emperor and the ability to override Ma Shiying.

Zhang Zhun said quietly: "I don't know what happened when Shi Langzhong came this time?" ”

Shi Kefa said in a deep tone: "Lord Governor, the lower officials came this time to ask for something, and I also asked Lord Governor to help him greatly. ”

Zhang Zhun said casually: "Please speak." ”

Shi Kefa said slowly: "I wonder if Lord Du Du can transfer a batch of tiger bons to the imperial court?" ”

Hearing the name of the tiger bumpy, Zhang Zhun's expression slowly became gloomy.

The imperial court was actually fighting the idea of the tiger early on, but Zhang Zhun blocked the road intentionally or unintentionally, so no one dared to mention this matter. Now, this Shi Kefa actually braved the world's disapproval and brought it up, which is really a bit stunned!

Is it really necessary for this guy to be so stupid? Knowing that the tiger is the guy I eat, and I have a hostile relationship with the imperial court, you actually want me to give you the tiger belly, are you sure that you are making a request in a sober state? Are you sure you're not talking crazy?

Shi Kefa saw that Zhang Zhun's face was gloomy, obviously in a bad mood, but he was not afraid. Every time he deals with Zhang Zhun, he is fully prepared, so that he will not be afraid of anything. He said awe-inspiringly: "Lord Governor also knows that now, the war in Beizhili is eroding, and the people are suffering large-scale slaughter, if you continue to let the Tartars be arrogant, Beizhili is afraid that from now on you will fall into darkness and never see the light again." ”

Zhang Zhun sneered lightly with disdain, scoffed at Shi Kefa's statement, and said coldly: "Shi Kefa, do you think that if I transfer a batch of Tiger Ben to them, I will be able to alleviate the situation of the war?" ”

Shi Kefa was indifferent and said in an orderly manner: "The firearms of the Ordnance Bureau and the War Bureau are not as sophisticated as the Tiger Ben. This point has been studied by Xia Guan from many aspects. If the Governor can support a group of tiger ben guns in the imperial court, of course, it will be beneficial. Xia Guan has studied that the Tiger Ben Gun has a long range and great power, and it is completely possible to kill the Tartars before they shoot arrows. In this way, the momentum of the Tartars will inevitably be curbed. ”

Zhang Zhun shook his head and said categorically: "I'm sorry! No! ”

Shi Kefa frowned and said: "Lord Governor, the rise and fall of the country is the responsibility of the husband, and we and other courtiers must do our best to turn the tide without falling, and we must not do it for our own selfish interests, ignore the public weapons of the world, and ask the Governor to think twice." ”

Zhang Zhun said disapprovingly: "We don't have enough tigers and guns!" Where is there anything extra for you? Even if there is, I have to think carefully! ”

Shi Kefa had to raise his tone and said in a deep voice: "Lord Dudu, you are also an official of the imperial court, how can you speak like this?" Isn't serving the court what a courtier should do? ”

Zhang Zhun shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I have to meet the needs of the Tiger Army." ”

Shi Kefa couldn't help but get angry again, and said indignantly: "The world is rotten, and the people are suffering, what good will it do you?" As a dignified governor of the rear army, you can't protect your own people, what face do you have to stand above the court? ”

Zhang Zhun stared at Shi Kefa with a sharp gaze, and said word by word: "I was about to ask Shi Langzhong, whose responsibility is it for Beizhili to become what it is today?" Who is it that has repeatedly lost its division and lost territory, making the Tartars stronger and stronger? Who let the Tartars cross the Great Wall and go south? Who made the Tartars drive straight into Shandong? Who is sitting on an army of two or three hundred thousand, but does not dare to attack the Tartars? Who is spending countless public funds of the people in the world, but they can't protect the safety of the people? Who is it that has intensified the exploitation of the people, causing chaos in the world? ”

Shi Kefa was speechless for a moment, and his face turned blue and white for a while.

When it comes to military affairs, he really doesn't know much about it. However, even if you don't understand it, you know that Zhang Zhun's words are facts and cannot be refuted at all. It is impossible to say that the Celestial Empire is in the upper kingdom and allows the Tartars to enter their core hinterland, and let their own land and their people be ravaged and slaughtered by the Tartars. Shi Kefa is not a person without conscience, at this time, even if he wants to refute it, he can't cover his conscience and tell lies.

Zhang Zhun paused for a moment, his eyes were like knives, falling on Shi Kefa's face, and he said coldly: "The people of the world have suffered all the poison, is it not that the court is incompetent?" It's not that Chongzhen is incompetent? What do you say he's an emperor for? What's the use of coming? ”

Shi Kefa couldn't tolerate others violating the dignity of the royal family, and subconsciously retorted sharply: "You! How can you blame the emperor for not? The king is the minister, and the father is the son......"

Zhang Zhun rolled his eyes, directly interrupted him, and said disdainfully, "Isn't it?" Do you think he, the emperor, is not a waste? He has been on the throne for nine years, and what has he done? If I were him, I'd be killed by a headfirst hit! ”

Shi Kefa said indignantly: "The emperor is just temporarily deceived by some villains, and he is by no means incompetent!" You're going to take back your words! You slandered the emperor so much, you want to raid the family and exterminate the clan! ”

Zhang Zhun said coldly: "Blinded by some villains? Hehe, good rhetoric. ”

Shi Kefa said expectantly: "There will always be a day when the emperor will wake up, and at that time, the rectification of the dynasty, the sweep of demons, and the general trend of the DPRK and the central government will definitely be completely renewed." As long as there are one or two capable generals, the Tartars can be expelled from the country and our great rivers and mountains can be restored. The jumping clown is vulnerable. ”

Zhang Zhun smiled coldly, did not hide the irony in his words, and said coldly: "Yes! When he hangs himself on the coal mountain, he will definitely come to his senses! It's a pity that it's late! ”

Shi Kefa suddenly changed color, and shouted in horror and inexplicably: "You! You're unexpected! You dare to openly curse the emperor! You! You are a capital offense! ”

Zhang Zhun said indifferently: "Shi Kefa, I asked myself that I had done my best to give Tartar countless blows. The Tartars are much weaker now than they were then. As long as the court is united, bravely attacking, and defeating the Tartars, it will not be a problem at all. However, if the imperial court continues to retreat and avoid the war, and plans Xiao Jiujiu behind his back, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the Beijing division to be protected! ”

Shi Kefa was slightly stunned, wanting to say something, but he didn't catch it all of a sudden.

Zhang Zhun continued to say: "Since its establishment, the Tiger Ben Army has been trying to weaken the strength of the Tartars, in Huangxian, in Dengzhou City, in Dongjiabao, and in Dongjiang Town. It was, it is, and it will be. Fighting the Tartars is still the primary goal of our Tiger Army, and it will never change. ”

"Now the strength of the Tartars is much weaker than before. The imperial court did not seize the opportunity, attacked decisively, and dealt a heavy blow to the Tartars, but blindly retreated to avoid the war, and let the Tartars kill Sun Chengzong in vain, captured Changping, and ravaged the entire Northern Zhili. You say, what is Chongzhen not waste? And these people in your court, what is not waste? ”

Shi Kefa is a dead man, after the bull's temper comes up, he will not be convinced at all, he said coldly: "Even if the imperial court has many wrongs, it is not comparable to the Tartars, and the Tartars do not want to conquer the Jingshi, this point, you don't have to worry about it, Lord Dudu!" ”

Zhang Zhun smiled slightly, didn't bother to pay attention to Shi Kefa's words, and said slowly: "Shi Kefa, since you are dedicated to the public, okay!" I'll make a little concession! If you meet my conditions, I can consider transferring a batch of Tiger Ben Guns to the imperial court!" ”

Shi Kefa said in a deep voice: "You say! ”

Zhang Zhun raised three fingers and said with a clear eye: "First, the imperial court withdrew all the prison troops. Second, let Lu Xiangsheng serve as the governor of Liaodong and be in charge of Liaodong military affairs. Third, let Sun Chuanting serve as the governor of Xuanda Shanxi and be in charge of the military affairs of Xuanda Shanxi. As long as these three conditions are met, I will provide as much as you want. ”

Shi Kefa stared at Zhang Zhun and didn't say a word.

He didn't need to speak, his expression had already given Zhang Zhun a clear answer.

Zhang Zhun's three conditions, he could not meet any of them.

Withdraw the prison army?

It's simply impossible!

At the beginning of his ascension to the throne, because of the fear of Wei Zhongxian's remnants and the instigation of the Donglin Party, Chongzhen did limit the power of the eunuchs. But later, Chongzhen began to gradually become disappointed with the ministers of the court, and finally lost confidence in them, so he began to use a large number of eunuchs. Now, the power of the eunuchs has swelled extremely, even more so than in the era of Wei Zhongxian.

In the past, in Wei Zhongxian's era, eunuchs did not hold military positions, and the power of supervising the army was not so great. When the army marches and fights, the final decision is still in the hands of the superintendent, the governor and others, such as Yuan Chonghuan's power. However, now, the overseer is the first person in the army. It seems that the Liaodong Supervisor Army is high and diving, and Wang Kun of the Xuanda Supervisor Army are the actual commanders of the two major armies, who still knows which Liaodong Governor and Xuanda Governor are?

On the same day, when he learned the news that the Tartars had entered the Kou for the third time, Chongzhen's first reaction was to urgently order his ministers Li Guofu to guard the Bauhinia Pass, Xu Jinzhong to guard the Fallen Horse Pass, Zhang Yuanheng to guard the Longquan Pass, and Cui Liangyong to defend the Pass. A few days later, he ordered Zhu Chunchen, the Duke of Chengguo, to inspect the border passes. Inferred from Chongzhen's edict, he obviously did not trust the foreign ministers, and only trusted the eunuchs around him. Even characters like Cheng Guogong were only considered in the second batch.

The current Ming Dynasty is basically the world of eunuchs. The three battalions of the Liaodong Army, the Xuanda Army, and the Beijing Division are all in charge of eunuchs. The main resources and main powers of the empire are actually among these three major legions. The power of the foreign ministers has been unconsciously restricted. The six parts sound good to say, but in fact, most of the power is not in their hands.

Among the six departments, officials, households, rituals, soldiers, criminals, and workers, the officials are controlled by the first assistant Wen Tiren, and it is difficult for outsiders to interfere. The household guards the empty treasury of the rats. The Ministry of Rites has long been forgotten. The military department is very busy, but I don't know what it is. The criminal department is miscellaneous and dispensable. The Ministry of Industry is purely for work, and the court has no money, so there is no work to do.