Zhang Fengyi was worried about Zhou Zheng and asked Zhou Zheng to stay in the Ministry of War.
Zhou Zheng also had to join the Ministry of War and take a shift in the Ministry of War.
The Ministry of War controls the military situation of all parts of the country. Zhou Zheng, large and small, can also see it. It doesn't matter if you don't look at it. Even Zhou Zheng is shocked by this look.
In February, the Rebellion Army entered Hebei, and the general Yang Yuchun was defeated. The Rebellion Army directly conquered Shunde, Baoding, and advanced to Gyeonggi. After that, Zuo Liangyu was defeated, and the whole area of Hebei was in danger of falling. At the same time, the Sichuan Army was defeated, and Qin Liangyu's daughter-in-law Zhang Fengyi was almost wiped out in Houjiazhuang.
From Beizhili to Shanxi, Shanxi, Sichuan, etc., they are almost connected together. The power of the bandits on the map is terrifying.
If the rebellion of Kong Youde in Shandong is linked again, the tusi of Guizhou will be in rebellion, and there will be almost no place for stability in the entire north of Daming!
Zhang Fengyi didn't know when he would come in. Seeing Zhou Zheng's seriousness, he said lightly: "If it's just bandits, it's okay to say, but they are destroying people's livelihood, coupled with the constant consumption of military payments, all are constantly dragging the court, and it can't last forever."
Zhou Zheng was awakened and quickly stood up and said, "My lord."
Zhang Fengyi waved his hand, sat down in a chair not far from Zhou Zheng, and said with a sigh: "The ruling and the public are all worried, but there is nothing to do. They can only do their best to suppress the bandits and think about other things."
Before the Ming court, there had been a dispute about'suppression and caress'. Later, with the failure of the master's caressing and the simultaneous application of suppressions and caressing, no one in the court dared to say anything about suppression and caressing.
Knowing the voice of the imperial court, Zhou Zheng shook his head and said, "My lord, the roots of banditry will not be eradicated. Suppressing banditry can only treat the symptoms and cannot solve the problem."
Zhang Fengyi glanced at him and said, "Everyone understands what you said, but where is the way?"
Zhou Zheng thought for a while, but also shook his head.
Now it is a'natural disaster and man-made disaster'. On the one hand, natural disasters reduced the output of the entire Ming Dynasty, and the people had no food and clothing; on the other hand, the imperial court and officials at all levels, embezzlement, etc., were simply an endless cycle of unsolvable.
To solve this problem, we must first break this infinite loop. The only way to break the infinite loop is from top to bottom—Da Ming's decision-making level fundamentally changes.
Moderate means will not work, only violent changes!
Naturally, Zhou Zheng would not say these words to Zhang Fengyi. He paused for a while and said, "My lord, what is the matter to find an official?"
Zhang Fengyi sighed and said, "I have recently impeached Man Gui. Zhao Li teaches a lot of memorabilia. The palace is dissatisfied, so be careful."
Zhou Zheng was not sure if Zhou Yanru was making the shot, and said, "Yes, Master Xie reminded."
Zhang Fengyi looked hesitant, and after thinking about it, he still said, "Now that the bandits are short of silver, can you donate some?"
Zhou Zheng understood Zhang Fengyi's intentions, and he pondered for a moment, and said, "How much do you need? How much can be used to suppress bandits?"
Zhang Fengyi's expression moved, he stood up and said hesitatingly: "80,000, no, fifty thousand tael is enough."
Zhou Zheng didn't hesitate, and said, "Okay, the next official will prepare for it later."
Zhang Fengyi was very happy and said with a smile: "Okay. I'll just wait at the Ministry of War. By the way, I will directly give it to the Ministry of War in another name, and don't say anything."
Zhou Zheng smiled and said, "The lower official understands."
Zhang Fengyi was a little embarrassed, but he glanced at Zhou Zheng again and turned away.
Zhou Zheng watched Zhang Fengyi go, and he sighed. It is a matter of state affairs that officials need to raise money from all over the place, so what can he expect
Zhou Zheng quickly prepared the silver and gave it to Zhang Fengyi. He also knew that Zhang Fengyi was useful-Cao Wenzhao was short of money and food. This was the early money and food for him to conquer the riots in Shanxi.
Zhou is in the Ministry of War, looking at the entire military situation of Ming Dynasty, almost every day there are various battle reports, winning, losing, asking for help, suicide. There is also the urging for money and food.
Zhou Zheng is not clear about the situation of other departments. The Ministry of Defense alone is a bottomless pit, and there are all kinds of troubles. It seems to be a high-level office of Ming Dynasty, but in fact it is a lot of trouble. Even the hall officer Zhang Fengyi is like a small official, and he is busy with his feet. Without touching the ground, everything is fine and sorrowful.
In May, Cao Wenzhao won a big victory against the bandits in Shanxi. Gao Yingxiang and others could only break through, rush into Henan, and then were forced to flee into Shaanxi again.
The momentum of the officers and army is like a rainbow, and many armies are chasing and intercepting them, as if they are about to destroy the civil chaos, it is naturally a joy.
Zhou Zheng was not so optimistic. Apart from occasionally making suggestions with Zhang Fengyi, Zhou Zheng basically watched briefings from various places in the classroom and watched the changes in the court.
In June, the long-awaited big change by the government and the opposition finally came.
Zhou Yanru's first assistant, Wen Tiren, was the first assistant.
Zhou Yanru's reign can be said to be "mean and inaction." If you don't know how many people are happy, it's a farewell.
Zhou Yanru is reluctant to leave, but he also knows that the capital is a place of right and wrong, and cannot stay for long. The next night, he quietly left Beijing with his family.
Wen Tiren's leadership did not bring any innovative weather. The ruling and the opposition were still chaotic, and various affairs were piled up. Almost everything was arguing for ten days and a half, and then pushed to the Palace of Qing Dynasty. Chongzhen could not make a decision and could only open a court discussion. If you can't make a decision once, you have to two or three times, and one thing often takes months.
Zhou Zheng was not surprised at this, all as invisible, still remotely controlling Denglai and Dongjiang Town, constantly learning about the construction of Dongjiang Town and Phi Island, and continuously issuing orders.
In the evening of mid-June, Zhou Zheng came out of the Ministry of War, stretched his waist, and habitually began to return home.
Meng Hezhou followed and whispered in his ear: "My lord, Jianlu has changed."
Zhou Zheng's lazy expression changed slightly, and he immediately whispered in a solemn voice: "What is the specific situation?"
Meng Hezhou glanced around and said, "Jianlu is gathering troops and horses. For the time being, I don't know if it is aimed at Youtun or Dongjiang Town."
Zhou Zheng frowned, thought about it, and said: "They lost in Youtun last year, knowing that they won't be so easy to win. Most of them are going to Dongjiang Town, Pidao, how about Lushun Construction?"
Meng Hezhou hurriedly said: "Lushun was originally a fortress. After several months of construction, coupled with the cannons and the shelter of the navy, it is easier to defend and harder to attack than Jinzhou City. Phi Island is overseas, surrounded by navy. Cannon guards, and Jiankui should be more difficult to attack."
Zhou Zheng thought for a while and said: "If Jianlu had just been mobilized, it would take at least a month to get to Pidao and Lushun. You will inform Liaodong to keep an eye on Jianlu's every move! Also, order Huanglong, He Kegang will be on guard. Let them play the court again and ask me to sit in town."
Meng Hezhou immediately understood, and said, "Yes, let's make arrangements for the next official."
As he was about to leave, Zhou Zheng grabbed him, groaning, and said: "I will write to Xiangyun Island again and send all the cannons in stock to Pidao and Lushun. There must be no loss in these two places!"
Meng Hezhou raised his hand and said: "Yes!"
Zhou Zheng took a deep breath and strode towards Zhou Mansion.
Jianlu came again, and he had to leave Beijing again. (End of this chapter)