When choosing a campsite in Jinshan County, one must avoid the four taboos of Tianzao, Longtou, Beishui, and Xiangpo. Zhu Ping'an scanned the map and blacklisted all the places that met the four taboos.
Theoretically, any other place can be used as a militia base. However, although theoretically any place can be used as a base, it is still necessary to choose the best and pick the most suitable place for the militia base.
Zhu Ping'an studied ancient and modern military strategies as well as 5,000 years of war history, and summed up a standard for selecting a garrison: backed by mountains and facing water.
Water supply to the garrison can first solve the problem of water supply for the army, and secondly, water can also serve as a natural defense line to prevent the enemy from attacking from the opposite side; the garrison is backed by mountains, firstly, the mountains can serve as a natural barrier, and secondly, it can occupy the commanding heights of the mountains, whether it is reconnaissance or attacking the enemy from a high position, it has a natural advantage. In addition, with the mountains behind, once the war is unfavorable, it can retreat to the mountains... ...
According to this standard and the actual situation in Jinshan County, Zhu Ping'an found two good locations for camping.
One of them is far away from the village, and the other is located at a moderate distance from the village.
Zhu Pingan considered for a moment, determined the target, pointed to a place that was moderately located from the village, and said to the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, "Mr. Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, I think this place is suitable for the militia station."
The reason why Zhu Ping'an chose this place as his base was because it was located moderately close to the villages and towns. It would not disturb the common people too much, and it would also be convenient for the militia to get supplies from the villages and towns. Moreover, if Japanese pirates invaded the villages and towns, the militia could also provide rescue nearby.
"Why did Zihou choose this place as his base?" asked Lord Neitai.
Zhu Ping'an gave a brief explanation. After listening to it, Lord Neitai looked at Zhu Ping'an and nodded, "Okay, then let's use Taohuaji, the place chosen by Zihou, as the base. I went to the Governor's Office on business yesterday and consulted several generals. Their suggestions for the base also included Taohuaji. In addition, according to the records of Jinshan County, during the pseudo-Yuan period, the traitor Wang Baobao also stationed troops in Taohuaji."
It turns out that Lord Neitai went to consult professionals from the Governor's Office yesterday. So, he is testing himself today.
Zhu Ping'an felt certain when he heard this.
"Lord Neitai, there is no time to lose. Since the station has been decided, I will set off for Taohuaji tomorrow."
Zhu Pingan bowed.
"No hurry, no hurry... Zihou can set off for Taohuaji the day after tomorrow." Lord Neitai waved his hand.
No rush?! It won’t be too late to set off the day after tomorrow?! The Japanese invasion in Jiangnan is getting more serious, isn’t it urgent?!
Upon hearing this, Zhu Pingwen looked up at the Minister of Justice in confusion. Could it be that there was something important tomorrow? !
Lord Neitai saw Zhu Ping'an's confusion and said softly, "I have received a notice that the Imperial Censor appointed by His Majesty will arrive in Yingtian tomorrow. We will all go to greet him, but Zihou cannot be absent."
The Imperial Inspector and Supervisor of Zhejiang Province appointed by His Majesty is about to arrive in Yingtian!!!
Zhu Ping'an was shocked when he heard this. Although the Lord Neitai did not mention the name of the new Zhejiang Provincial Inspector, how could Zhu Ping'an, who was well versed in history, not know it? The protagonist of the anti-Japanese history was about to appear!
Hu Zongxian!
That’s right, according to historical records, this year, Emperor Jiajing appointed Hu Zongxian as the Inspector and Censor of Zhejiang!
From then on, Hu Zongxian began his career as a leading figure in the anti-Japanese war.
In fact, the Zhejiang Circuit Inspector and Censor was not a very high-ranking official position. On the contrary, it was just a seventh-rank official.
However, although he was a seventh-rank official, his strength lay in the word "inspector". "Inspectors inspect the emperor's territory on his behalf, inspecting ministers of the vassal states, prefectures, counties and other places, and impeaching and impeaching officials. They report major matters to the emperor for judgment and make decisions on minor matters immediately!"
What does it mean? ! The inspectors and censors are the ones who tour the country on behalf of the emperor. The achievements and abilities of provincial-level officials below the third rank, such as the governor and the judicial commissioner, are all assessed by the inspectors. They also have the power to assess and recommend third-rank officials such as the governor and the judicial commissioner, and can influence the governor-general and the generals. For local affairs, major matters need to be reported to the court and act in accordance with the emperor's will. Even if it is a third-rank official, as long as the inspectors have evidence, they can remove him from office and punish him in a matter of minutes! If it is a minor matter, the inspectors can make a prompt decision. As for how to distinguish between major and minor matters? ! In the Ming Dynasty, there was no clear definition of the scope of major and minor matters, and the inspectors could judge for themselves... ...
This power is not much different from that of an imperial commissioner.
It can be said that the Inspector-General is an official position with small but great power.
This was an official position established by Emperor Hongwu. He intentionally set up an official position with a small level but great power, limiting the rank of the Inspectors, but giving them great power to prevent the Inspectors from becoming powerful officials.
This is Emperor Hongwu's way of balance.
The arrival of the Inspector General was a big event for the officialdom of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and an even bigger event for the Ministry of Justice.
The power of the Circuit Censor overlaps with that of the Ministry of Justice, and according to the Constitution and the development and evolution in recent years, the Circuit Censor has in fact become the immediate superior of the Circuit Censor of the Ministry of Justice. The affairs of the Circuit Censor must be reported directly to the Circuit Censor in detail and wait for the Circuit Censor's reply.
Although Zhu Ping'an was in charge of military preparations and was not promoted to the position of a patrol officer, he was still subject to the supervision of the patrol censors. The performance and abilities of officials below the third rank were all assessed by the patrol censors, and he was only a fifth rank official, so he was naturally no exception.
As the new censor takes office, the Ministry of Justice will naturally go to welcome him to avoid being harassed in the future.
"Thank you for your reminder, Lord Neitai. I will welcome the new inspector to take office tomorrow and go to Taohuaji early the day after tomorrow."
Zhu Pingan bowed.
"Zihou, the new Zhejiang Provincial Supervisory Censor is named Hu Zongxian." The Neitai briefly introduced, "Censor Hu was a Jinshi in the 17th year of Jiajing, and was later appointed as the magistrate of Yidu County, Qingzhou Prefecture, Shandong Province. After his term of office, he was transferred to Yuyao County Magistrate. Later, he inspected important towns in the north such as Xuanfu and Datong as a censor, rectified military discipline, and strengthened border defense. His achievements were commended by the court. Last year, Censor Hu inspected Huguang and quelled the local Miao and Man rebellion. His achievements were remarkable and reported directly to the emperor. Ten days ago, the emperor specially appointed Censor Hu to inspect Zhejiang..."
"According to the notice, Censor Hu will arrive in Yingtian tomorrow morning. Therefore, early tomorrow morning, all of us from the Ministry of Justice will go to the Changting outside Guanyin Gate to meet with officials from the Provincial Administration and other government offices to welcome the new Inspector." said Lord Neitai.
Guanyin Gate is the northernmost gate of Yingtian's outer city. When Hu Zongxian came from the capital to take up his post, he first arrived at Guanyin Gate. Therefore, it was most appropriate to welcome Hu Zongxian from Guanyin Gate.
"I will follow the orders of the Prime Minister." Zhu Ping'an bowed.