The reason why Zhu Youjian wanted Li Zicheng to go to Xuzhou had a deeper meaning.
Before Beijing was besieged by Li Zicheng, Chongzhen also had the intention of moving the capital south.
However, the officials were very cold to this suggestion, and even resisted it. Some ministers died to show their determination and vowed not to move the capital.
Although Li Zicheng had been beaten away, Beijing was still the front line. The objective situation of internal and external troubles had not changed.
To resist foreign aggression, we must first stabilize the country. Zhu Youjian felt that staying in Beijing would only distract him.
Moreover, Beijing's bureaucracy was rotten, and it was difficult for him to get the necessary support.
Ying Tian was a place where he could settle his internal affairs in peace, and it would be much more convenient for him to display his skills.
But how? If he directly proposed to move the capital, then he would have to wait for the ministers 'chattering objections.
Therefore, Zhu Youjian thought of chasing after Li Zicheng to move the capital.
With Zuo Liangyu as the representative, the generals and local officials used Li Zicheng to ask for soldiers, power, money, and food from the Imperial Court.
Now, Zhu Youjian wanted to give him a taste of his own medicine. As for Li Zicheng, he only chased him away and did not exterminate him.
Wherever Li Zicheng went, Zhu Youjian's soldiers followed.
However, the ultimate goal was to force Li Zicheng to the vicinity of the Yangtze River.
This way, Zhu Youjian could use the excuse of guarding the city to suppress the bandits and move the imperial court to Yingtian.
In order to chase Li Zicheng away and prevent him from harming anyone, Zhu Youjian only sent a few hundred iron pagodas to tail him.
As long as Li Zicheng went to the south, they would not get close or fight.
If Li Zicheng headed west, he would enter a battle state and force Li Zicheng to head south.
"Your Majesty, Qian Qianyi, Shi Kefa, Yan Yingyuan, Zhu Didian, Jin Sheng, Chen Mingyu, and Feng Houdun have all arrived.”
Wang Chengen reported to Zhu Youjian in deep thought.
"Let Qian Qianyi and Shi Kefa come in. The others, go to the official station first and entertain them well.”
Wang Chengen promised and left. After a while, a young eunuch led the two of them up.
Based on the memories of the original owner of the body, Zhu Youjian recognized the two people.
The strange thing was that the two of them were 20 years apart, but their appearances did not seem to be much different.
Qian Qianyi was not tall. He was dressed in cotton clothes and wore a white jade pendant on his waist. He had a kind face, a beard, and white hair with a tinge of black.
Shi Kefa was wearing a green official robe. His beard and sideburns were already black with white.
Upon closer inspection, Zhu Youjian realized that there was a glow of excitement in their eyes.
"Qian Qing, long time no see.”
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I, Qian Qianyi, am very grateful. However, he was already a commoner, so he couldn't use the word Qing.”
Zhu Youjian sneered in his heart. An old bureaucrat was an old bureaucrat. The first sentence he said changed the way he thought about it.
Turning his head, Zhu Youjian looked at Shi Kefa with respect in his eyes.
"Shi Qing, Zhen heard that you have been resisting the intruders. Seeing you is like seeing Zuo Qing.”
This Zuo Qing was Zuo Guangdou. He was Shi Kefa's teacher. In the imperial prison, he used his life to give Shi Kefa a final lesson.
In history, when the Qing army besieged Yangzhou, Shi Kefa vowed to never surrender. When his subordinates asked him why he didn't surrender, he only said," I can't let my teacher down."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
With that, Shi Kefa retreated to the side and stopped talking.
"I called the two of you here today for something important," said Zhu Youjian.
Since Chuang Ni was defeated, the throne has been slightly settled. Next, I want to govern this world well. I want to ask the two of you for your opinions.”
As soon as Zhu Youjian finished speaking, Qian Qianyi immediately spoke up.
"Your Majesty, you are the God of Heaven, Earth, Man, and God. There is no destiny in this world. You must be an ant trying to shake a tree and will be notorious for thousands of years.
My Ming Dynasty, thousands of generations, will be protected forever!”
After saying that, Qian Qianyi's face was filled with a hopeful smile. This smile was filled with flattery.
Zhu Youjian sighed and said,""Minister Qian, in the future, you can say this during the sacrificial ceremony or during the court meeting.
This was the back hall of the Profound Language Pavilion. There was no need to say such words here.”
Qian Qianyi blushed and laughed dryly to hide his embarrassment.
"Your Majesty, the intruders have retreated, but their vitality has not been greatly damaged.
At this moment, they were gathering in Baoding, waiting for an opportunity to go south. The Zhang thief was also wreaking havoc in Sichuan, so it was time to chase after the thief.
When the world was at peace. Li Xianzhi is willing to lead 2,000 soldiers and horses to the south to crusade against thieves and share your worries for your majesty!”
"Shi Qing, don't worry." You and Qian Qing are both my arms and legs, you can't commit yourself to fight with the thief. I have more important things to give you.”
Upon hearing Zhu Youjian's words, Qian Qianyi's expression returned to normal.
"Now that there are rebels inside and prisoners outside, and the ministers have deeply disappointed me, only loyal and experienced ministers can deal with the chaotic matters in the court.
Therefore, I want to build a new organization and arrange it in the duty room beside the Profound Language Pavilion. It will be convenient for me to give orders and for the ministers to discuss the government.”
The two of them pondered for a while before Shi Kefa spoke first.
"Your Majesty, I deeply agree with your words. I heard that since the bandits besieged the capital, civil and military officials have not come to court. If such ministers are appointed, the world will be in trouble!”
"What Xian said is also what I said. However, what was the name of this organization? What about power? What requirements do the ministers have?”
Zhu Youjian said,"I've thought about it. For the time being, we'll call it the Military and Political Affairs Office. This office is divided into the ministers and the Zhang Jing."
As for ministers, they were chosen from cabinet scholars, ministers, and assistant ministers. Zhang Jing could be chosen from the cabinet and officials of all levels.
From now on, all military affairs must be discussed by the military and political affairs minister of the Military and Political Affairs Office, and there must be official documents to report before they can be implemented.”
Qian Qianyi asked,"Your Majesty, if you say so, in the future, this cabinet…"
"Haha, Minister Qian, don't worry. The cabinet is still here. Now, I will restore your position as the chief assistant of the cabinet to the Military and Political Affairs Office.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" With that, Qian Qianyi immediately knelt down to thank him.
"Also, Shi Qing, you will also enter the military aircraft. After that, Yan Yingyuan, Zhu Didian, Jin Sheng, Chen Mingyu, Feng Houdun, and the others will be the military aircraft's Zhang Jing.
After that, Qian Qing, you will decide on the positions of officials in the Military and Political Affairs Office, and I will approve them.”
Shi Kefa also knelt down and thanked him." Thank you, Your Majesty. I will do my best to serve the court and protect the people!"”
"Good! Today, I have something to discuss with the two of you.”
As he spoke, Zhu Youjian took out a piece of colorful paper from his desk. It looked like a banknote.
"Liaodong, suppressing thieves, disaster relief, all of them need silver.
Previously, the collection of three salaries and tax increases had caused widespread resentment among the people, and the local officials had also taken the opportunity to fill their own pockets.
The intruder took the opportunity to make trouble, causing Li Zicheng to pay more and more. Take a look at this. Is it feasible?”
Qian Qianyi stepped forward and took the paper. There were four big words written on the paper.
" Thief Extermination Bond."
Qian Qianyi's eyes widened, and Shi Kefa, who had always been calm and solemn, also opened his mouth unconsciously.
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