The Palace of Peach and Plum

Chapter 103:

Ling Wei thought he could go to sea soon.

His Majesty the Emperor Chingkou Yuyan, as long as you complete the task, you can go to sea, and you can’t speak without counting.

The emperor said, yes? What about the evidence? I never said it.

“Your Majesty!” Ling Wei knelt down, “Be kind and honest!”

His Majesty the emperor laughed: “Why am I not kind, don’t talk nonsense. You said I promised you, what about the evidence? What about human evidence? Without evidence, you are slandering and you are a crime of deceiving the king!”

Ling Weikuan noodles tears: “Your Majesty, just tell me, what else can the minister do.”

His Majesty the Emperor smiled and nodded: “It would be nice if you said that earlier. Didn’t you make a military exercise last time.”

Ling Wei said hurriedly: “The minister first explained that the minister really doesn’t know anything about military affairs! At most, he can talk about soldiers on paper.”

“I just asked you to talk about soldiers on paper and take charge of exercises. I didn’t let you lead soldiers to fight.” His Majesty said, “It won’t take long. You will demonstrate once.”

His Majesty the Emperor complained: “I tried the plan you wrote for them, and used it in the selection of military officers before. Although it is said that the selection effect is not bad, I always feel that they are just letting a group of people act. You are not saying Can you achieve the actual combat effect? You have to demonstrate your idea once and come to a big one. Don’t be afraid to spend money. I have money.”

After the voyage fleet returned, several ships of gold were brought back to fill the emperor’s treasury. Coupled with the bumper harvest in recent years, the tax revenue has been divergent, and the compensation from the Japanese nation, it can hardly be nourished. His Majesty the Emperor is very proud.

Of course, Ling Wei knew that the previous military exercise was about commanding a group of people to simulate a siege and defense. It was indeed like acting.

It’s just that even at this level, it’s more…

Wait, there is no sand table yet, right?

“Your Majesty, ministers have always been civil servants, it’s really impossible.” Ling Wei said, “If we are a civil servant commanding a military commander, why can’t we command them? Besides, in what capacity does the minister command them?”

“Can you convince those generals, you don’t have to worry about it.” His Majesty said with a complicated expression, “Your reputation among the generals is already very high, and they already regard you as their own.”

“Huh? Why?” Ling Wei was dumbfounded. Has he ever been related to a military commander? Well, the relationship with Yingfei is very close. But this has nothing to do with the prestige among the generals, right?

“Because you did a good job in logistics when you were in Myanmar.” This is of course only one of the reasons, and Li Li didn’t bother to elaborate on the rest. Speaking in detail, Ling Wei probably has to be awkward with the youngest boy again.

Ling Wei wrote the words “don’t believe” all over his face. However, His Majesty clearly didn’t want to say it, and Ling Wei couldn’t keep asking. Anyway, it was probably a donkey who made him jump into the pit.

“As for the official position…I am also thinking that there is not a special department in this dynasty to uniformly manage the army.” Although the generals leading the troops are all people he trusts, they are also working on their own. His Majesty’s heart is still very restless.

If you want to centralize military power, you will definitely need a department to deploy the army in a unified way.

“Your Majesty said, the Ministry of War?” Ling Wei accidentally leaked.

His Majesty immediately slapped his thigh: “Yes! You can add another war department! You can go to the newly established war department! So that the military officers always say that the members of the four departments rely on themselves as the central government and bully them!”

Ling Wei: “…Well, your Majesty, is it really okay to set up a new department so rashly?”

How many years have you argued?

“I’ll be fine.” His Majesty nodded, “Just let the youngest be a bookkeeper in the Ministry of War.”

Ling Wei helpless: “Isn’t the auxiliary minister unable to concurrently serve as the four Shangshu? Then add a war department, and His Royal Highness Qin|Wang can’t be the Shangshu, right?”

“Then let your brother go.” His Majesty the Emperor thought for a while.

“My brother…has to guard the south side.” Daddy is not dead yet, and the transfer of power to the south side has not yet been completed. Ling Wei reminded.

“I will think about it.” His Majesty the Emperor thought for a while, “Why don’t you go?”

“The minister is a civil servant! A civil servant!” Ling Wei was really speechless. “The minister has to go to sea, so the minister doesn’t want to go to court.”

His Majesty: “…you are so lazy.”

Ling Wei looked like a dead pig was not afraid of boiling water.

“I will think about it again.” His Majesty the Emperor was very unhappy. He was very upset that the three most trusted people couldn’t serve as ministers of the military department.

“Your Majesty, the first Minister of War will find someone older who can serve the public.” Ling Wei sighed, don’t think of him. He, a civil servant who is a minister of war, will be sacked.

His Majesty the Emperor had a candidate in his mind: “Then you go to be a servant to assist the new Ministry of War Book. When you finish this exercise, you will go back and be lazy. The next voyage will have to wait for next year anyway, and it won’t be delayed. ”

Ling Wei was happy. Yes, ancient voyages are not like now, ships are equipped with motors, and you can set off whenever you want. Ancient voyages depended on the seasons and sailed on the sea monsoon. So the next voyage must be next year.

But the Ministry of War… Forget it, the emperor is happy, anyway, Ling Wei doesn’t believe that when the emperor speaks out this decision, other courtiers will agree.

When everyone was unanimously opposed, His Majesty the Emperor would definitely give up this stupid idea.

“Just build the Ministry of War, and the four will become five. I always feel that something is wrong.” His Majesty the Emperor sighed.

In the past, when there were four, you could fight in pairs, but now with five, the emperor always feels that it is not balanced.

Lingwei Waterfall Khan. Is setting up a new institution so casual?

But speaking of it…In ancient times, China originally had six books, but it was not five.

When he first learned of Yan Chao’s department, he was puzzled for a while. What about the three provinces and six departments system? Well, in the future, China will abolish only six of the three provinces, but what about two more?

The Ministry of War is gone, and the generals are in their own hands;

The Criminal Ministry is gone, but Dali Temple is still there, ruling the world’s yamen to solve the case. However, Dali Temple is lower than the four parts, and it is always a little bit powerless during the trial.

“Look at your eyeballs rolling around, let’s say if you have any ideas.” His Majesty said slowly.

This kid’s expression really couldn’t hide things, so he stayed at home after he was busy and kept it mysterious. I want to stay in Chaotang every day,

It must be gnawed so much that there are no bones left.

As an elder, His Majesty the Emperor is very worried.

“The minister has no idea.” Ling Wei has learned well this time, and will not talk nonsense anymore.

“If you don’t have any idea, don’t sail away. Let the youngest go alone.”

“…Your Majesty, harshness is stronger than a tiger.”

“I let you suffer less and enjoy the blessing. How can you be called harsh government.” His Majesty said with a smile, “What do you think? I will not laugh at you when I say it.”

Ling Weimu said with a face: “The minister really didn’t think about anything.”

“Then I have made an order, the youngest will go out alone next year.”

“…The minister is thinking, didn’t your Majesty last time when I was crying at Dali Temple to complain that the various departments were not very cooperative?” Of course, it was when the family was still in trouble, deliberately embarrassing Dali Temple.

“Huh? There is indeed such a thing.” His Majesty the Emperor also remembered. Dali Temple is mainly to censor central officials, but the higher-level officials crush people to death. When going to other departments to investigate and collect evidence, it is always easy to hit nails. Each time he has to decree a special official to succeed.

However, North Korea has many other things to do, and he didn’t think much about this kind of problem that can be solved by making a decrement.

“I know.” Although Ling Wei said vaguely, His Majesty the Emperor had almost guessed what Ling Wei meant.

In the long run, Dali Temple is placed under the four branches, and there will indeed be a lot of trouble. It is not a long-term solution to always make decisions by yourself.

Maybe, this is a once-and-for-all method.

The establishment of a new department is also a construction, and the establishment of two new departments is also a construction. It can be discussed together.

And six or something, it sounds better than five (the official historian silently writes down this point, and it will become a scene that must be “ridiculed” in future historical TV dramas.).

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Ling Wei finally returned to the mansion and cried loudly in his arms. His Majesty the Emperor was too bullying!

Li Yin was really embarrassed to tell Ling Wei that Brother Huang was obviously teasing him. If Ling Wei really insists, he will definitely not embarrass Ling Wei

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However, Ling Wei said everything after a little teasing, and he couldn’t help it.

It is estimated that Brother Huang has already regarded teasing Ling Wei as fun, but Ling Wei is not fooled every time, and he can really make good suggestions.

“I don’t want to, anyway, a department can’t be established so well.” Ling Wei snorted coldly, “I don’t believe that if your Majesty roars in the court, the old school will agree.”

In fact, the emperor brother has been preparing for a long time, and the court officials have almost communicated with each other, only the last step is left. Li Ying said silently in his heart.

“And even if it is established, how could I, a civil servant, go to the Ministry of War.” Ling Wei suddenly felt relieved. Surely impossible things, he has nothing to worry about.

In fact, you are the only person recognized by civil servants and military generals, so the emperor will let you stay in the Ministry of War to pass the transition period. No matter who you are, you must go to the new department. Li Yin said silently in his heart.

Seeing Ling Wei’s proud face, Li Ying finally swallowed the words.

Speaking of which, the culprit is Ling Wei’s magical reputation.

Everyone has no idea whether the establishment of a new department is good or not.

But there is a magical Ling Jintang.

Regarding the magic of Ling Wei, no matter it is a civil or military commander, they are all convinced. When the new department was established, let Ling Wei sit down, and everyone was at ease.

Ling Wei is just like a mascot.

So when he went to court the next day, the courtiers heard that His Majesty the Emperor had successfully tricked Ling Wei into the Ministry of War, and immediately the voice of opposition disappeared.

Ling Wei became the Minister of War, and completed the achievements of the Minister of War in all departments. The courtiers no longer paid attention to who the Shangshu of the Ministry of War was.

There is nothing to pay attention to. The courtiers all knew that the Minister of War was definitely a loyal imperial party plus □. Ning Xian, as the father-in-law of the prince, and an old courtier who followed the emperor, could not be more appropriate as the Minister of War.

Ning Xian’s abilities are also beyond doubt, and whether he has a good relationship with Ling Wei, the new department of the Ministry of War shouldn’t have any problems.

All in all, if there is a mascot, the future of the Ministry of War must be very smooth.

Of course, such a harmonious courtroom discussion was truthfully recorded by the historian (with a little added oil and vinegar), and Ling Wei became the first mascot in the history of China. It is gratifying and gratifying.

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When Ling Wei received a visit from the prince’s father-in-law, his chin almost fell to the ground.

“Master Guo, are you kidding me?” Ling Wei waved his hand quickly, “I don’t believe it.”

Ning Xian, who was named a Guogong Xujie (the one without a food town) because he became the prince’s father-in-law, smiled and said, “Have your majesty not told Jintang about this?”

Ling Wei hesitated: “Your Majesty said it before, but isn’t that a joke? I’m a civil servant, I’m afraid I can’t convince the crowd.”

“There must also be civil servants in the Ministry of War. The responsibility of the Ministry of War is not to lead troops to fight, but to make overall arrangements. Jintang is very good at this.” Ning Xian praised.

Ling Wei shook his head hurriedly: “No, no, no, I’m not good at all. Grandpa Guo helped me to talk to your majesty, don’t you?”

“This… of course it’s impossible.” Ning Xian said curiously, “If Jintang is unwilling, why not enter the palace by himself?”

Although His Majesty Entering the Palace would definitely not agree.

“Because the emperor threatened him.” Li Yin walked out of the house swaggeringly, shocking Ning Xian.

“Qin|His Royal Highness.” Ning Xian hurriedly saluted.

“No need to be polite,” Li Ying pulled a chair and sat next to Ling Wei, peeling the fried peanuts in front of Ling Wei to eat, “You continue to talk.”

The corners of Ning Xian’s mouth twitched. There are rumors that Qin|Wang and Ling Jintang have a very good relationship. Sure enough. You’re really welcome.

“There is no way to dispel the emperor’s idea anyway, it is better to do the task assigned by the emperor quickly.” Li Ying said, “it’s not the exercise, I will also participate, and you will be a team.”

Ling Wei breathed a sigh of relief. He is really talking about soldiers on paper, and he doesn’t know how to arrange troops at all. However, Li Ying is a general who always wins. With Li Ying

Now, his heart is half at ease.

“We beat all of them twice.” Li Ying said again.

Ning Xian’s face turned black all of a sudden. Qin | Wang really hates it as always!

Ling Wei’s face also turned dark: “…Don’t be kidding.”

“No kidding.” Li Yin said calmly, “I have already told the emperor brother, the emperor brother will throw the prince and the others over to fight.”

“…Speak carefully.” Ling Wei raised his forehead. Still lay hands! That’s the prince! Even if it is a fact, please keep your words in front of others!

Ning Xian’s face is darker. Is this the rhythm of Royal Qi’s battle? Can they still fight?

“Brother Huang also said that those who lose in this exercise will be punished.” Li Yin paused, “It is said that he has to write the word’lost’ with a brush on his forehead.”

“Your Majesty said it when he was drunk!” Ling Wei couldn’t help it.

“Not drunk.” Li Yin said with a smile, “Brother Emperor, Ning Guogong and others are also old friends. When they were together in the foreign wars, they did not do less and more excessively. But now the emperor has become a brother. The emperor is already very restrained.”

“Really?” Ling Wei looked at Ning Xian curiously. There is even more extreme.

Ning Xian’s face was already dark and couldn’t be darker, but he nodded anyway.

In the past, His Majesty the Emperor was still a prince, and he took them this group of old men to fight from the east to the west. When they were in the frontier fortress…cough cough, it was indeed a bit heavy.

His Majesty’s “Golden Basin Washing Hands” for so many years, Ning Xian has forgotten the unassuming prince back then, and has accumulated enough awe of the emperor above him. Suddenly, it happened again, he was a little speechless, and a little nostalgic.

But he didn’t want to write on his forehead anyway, even if the word was written by His Majesty the Emperor himself.

“Then wait and see!” Ning Xian hurriedly said goodbye, preparing to summon the old comrades to tell them the horrible news, “Although the rules are specified by Jintang, don’t be fooled.”

“Absolutely fair and just.” Ling Wei said with a bitter expression, “Master Guo, please relax a little.”

“Haha.” Wait a little while to lose! Emperor Qin | The two kings and brothers are all evildoers!

When Ning Xian was sent away, Ling Wei grabbed his hair and looked frantic: “Me and you? Still carrying the prince? There will be no Zhao Wang Chu Wang Yue Wang, right?”

“It’s true.” Li Ying nodded. “The imperial brother meant to let the generals see the abilities of the princes to lead troops.”

“This is too…” Ling Wei sighed, “What should I do if I lose?”

“If you lose, you will lose. As long as it is not ugly to lose.” Li Yin is very free and easy. “Although the emperor said to win as much as possible, he also knows that facing so many veteran generals, the possibility of losing is very high. Although there is me, But it’s hard to support a single tree.”

Ling Wei breathed a sigh of relief: “As long as there is no stipulation that you must win. Then where is the place for the exercise?”

“There are so many paddocks in the suburbs of Beijing. Find one with the most complicated terrain.” Li Ying said, “You never go hunting every time.”

Ling Wei broke his fingers, imperial examination, outside, sick, outside, injured… well, really didn’t go. It was the first time he went to the paddock.

“Can I step on it in advance?” Ling Wei asked, “I want to know the terrain anyway. Well, this is not cheating.”

“Of course.” Li Ying nodded. “Those generals will go hunting as long as they are in the capital. They are very familiar with the terrain of the paddocks. You have never been there. You must go and see it, otherwise you won’t. fair.”

Ling Wei sighed.

Why do you feel more and more that the future is bleak?

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Ling Wei is not very interested, but the other four princes are very interested.

Although it was only an exercise, it was still leading the troops to fight, or facing the long-established generals of Yan Chao.

Even if you lose, you can learn a lot.

Look, they didn’t plan to win either. I just hope that the loser is not too ugly.

Seeing those people’s so happy faces, Ling Wei was upset, smiled and suggested that the drill should come true. To be a good general, how can one be unfamiliar with the barracks? Please go to the barracks to eat and live with the soldiers with the prince and all the princes, and cultivate feelings.

Li Yin said that Ling Wei was right.

The crown prince said that he had been there before and it was very useful, so Ling Wei went as soon as he said.

The other three princes followed with anxiety.

The bed in the barracks is very hard. Although the food in the barracks is full but not delicious, the discipline of the barracks is very strict, and the training in the barracks is very hard.

But the prince had practiced in the barracks when he was younger than now, and Li Hu, Li Jun and Li Chun had also experienced arduous voyages. The four of them were actually very comfortable not to mention them, and they had no pretensions when they first entered the barracks. , And soon became one with the soldiers.

Well, Li Hu and Li Jun were a little brazen at first, and they didn’t adapt as fast as the other two younger brothers.

When Li Hu asked the other two for advice, Li Chun smiled and said: “The prince and I are people who followed Jintang down to the south of the Yangtze River. On the dam in the south of the Yangtze River, we have long been mingled with ordinary soldiers and the people. Going in the mud, I’m very tired, and I fall asleep on the ground and put my clothes on. How can there be so much attention?”

The prince nodded: “Earlier…when Gu and Jintang went to Ganzhou, they were used to it. At that time, Gu went as a small official in the household department.”

Li Hu and Li Jun sighed at each other. I always feel that if I miss any time working with Ling Wei, I will have fewer opportunities to learn.

Look at the prince and Li Chun. They were loved by the soldiers as soon as they came. The two of them were still held and respected away. It seems that the prince and Li Chun are just ordinary comrades-in-arms, just like they are princes.

At any rate, the prince was younger than them, and the prince had a higher status than them. As a result, they were very close to the prince, and even dared to make jokes, and kept away from them.

Li Hu and Li Jun learned from the prince and Li Chun, and spent a lot of effort, and finally merged into the ordinary soldiers. When they were no longer held up and respected, they breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, Li Yinyin test came out and told the four people that he had passed the test for the first time.

If the soldiers are not approved within the specified time, the opportunity for this exercise will be lost. After speaking, Li Yin also focused his eyes on Li Hu and Li Jun, and they were shocked by the fright.

The secret test or something is the most annoying!

“It must have been made by Jintang.” The prince said affirmatively, “Jintang would want to be so considerate.”

Li Ying nodded: “I made the decision together with Jintang. If you can’t be accepted by the soldiers, how can you say to lead? On the battlefield, soldiers

They use their lives to obey the general’s orders. It’s just power and status that can’t let them die willingly. Although this is only an exercise, no lives will be lost, but I hope you can remember this. After all, in the future, you are all likely to lead soldiers. If you just want to sit in the back and harvest a few heads with a knife when it is safe to do so, it doesn’t matter. If you want to really make a difference and build a little real credit, then take it seriously this time. ”

Li Ying said in front of people other than Ling Wei and the emperor: “Prince and King Yue guarded the dam together with ordinary people and soldiers. King Zhao, King Chu and King Yue also sailed with many soldiers, although there were other generals. Responsible for leading the army, but you have fought together. Since you have all experienced it, you should be able to understand. Although the emperor does not want you to be in danger, the army must be in the hands of our Li family, and the children of our Li family must We must be able to lead troops. We will encounter other troop deployments in the future, and Li family members will definitely be on the field every time we fight.”

Li Yin looked at the thoughtful people: “It’s me now, and you will be in the future.”