"Well, what do you think is the top priority in our strategy to destroy the Japanese?" Zhang Jing looked at Zhu Ping'an with burning eyes and asked again.
Zhang Jing had also asked Hu Zongxian this question last time, and Hu Zongxian's answer at that time was: mobilize troops, mobilize troops, and mobilize troops.
Hu Zongxian regarded mobilizing troops as the first priority and the most urgent task in destroying the Japanese. If the Japanese were to be destroyed, mobilizing troops was a must.
Zhang Jing was looking forward to Zhu Ping'an's answer, to see if Zhu Ping'an had any unique insights on the current strategy to deal with the Japanese pirates.
"I believe that the first priority in the plan to destroy Japan is unified command!" Zhu Ping'an bowed without hesitation.
"Unified command?" Zhang Jing was slightly stunned. To be honest, Zhu Ping'an's answer was somewhat beyond his expectations.
"Or to be more precise, appoint a governor." Zhu Ping'an said softly.
"Why do you say that?" Zhang Jing asked with interest.
"Nowadays, the Japanese pirates are getting worse and worse. Countless Japanese pirates gather and disperse, wreaking havoc in Jiangnan. From Shandong Province in the north to Guangdong Province in the south, they are all within the range of the Japanese pirates. The strength of each province is limited, and the Japanese pirates are roaming around and committing crimes. It is difficult to eliminate the Japanese pirates with the strength of one province alone, and it is even difficult to resist the Japanese pirates. In this case, if we want to eliminate the Japanese pirates, we must coordinate the troops and materials of Shandong, Nanzhili, Zhejiang, Fujian Province, Guangdong and other provinces, unify the command, gather the strength, dispatch troops and generals, and eliminate the Japanese pirates. In addition, the current military system in Jiangnan is difficult to effectively concentrate troops to eliminate the Japanese pirates. Now there is no responsibility for patrolling the sea and managing the troops, no flags and cards for sailing on the river to fight against the Japanese, no military commanders to prepare for the Japanese, and no officers have ever fought before. There are no people who train militia except the lower officials, and there is no other money for military supplies and food... ... Therefore, unified command is imperative. If we want to achieve unified command, we have to appoint a governor-general. Appoint the governor-general of Zhejiang. No, now is an extraordinary time, and we need to do extraordinary things. The governor-general of Zhejiang is far from enough. We should appoint the governor-general of Jiangnan. The governor-general includes Nanzhili, Zhejiang, Shandong, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and other places. The governor-general is given all military and financial powers within the jurisdiction of the governor-general. He can have the right to coordinate and distribute the money, food and supplies of the provinces within the jurisdiction, and have the right to command and mobilize the troops of the provinces within the jurisdiction to fight against and eliminate the Japanese pirates. Unified command and appointing the governor-general of Jiangnan is a good idea. I think this is the first priority to eliminate the Japanese pirates. "
Zhu Ping'an looked at Zhang Jing and spoke slowly. Although his voice was not loud, it was powerful and deafening.
"Governor-General of Jiangnan, Governor-General of Military Affairs of Zhili, Zhejiang, Shandong, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, etc..."
Zhang Jing couldn't help but gasp when he heard this. The Governor-General of Jiangnan... Zhu Ping'an was too bold. The Governor-General of Jiangnan's jurisdiction occupied half of the Ming Dynasty, and it was the richest place in the Ming Dynasty. The Governor-General of Jiangnan had too much power, which was equivalent to holding the military power of half of the Ming Dynasty. The word "high position and great power" was not enough to describe the Governor-General of Jiangnan.
Although Zhang Jing also thought about appointing a governor, he only thought that the governor of Zhejiang should be appointed, or at most the governor of Zhejiang and Zhili, the governor of Zhejiang and Nanzhili. Since the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, the most we have done is to appoint a governor to manage the military affairs of two provinces.
Who would have dared to imagine that the emperor would appoint a governor to manage half of the Ming Dynasty provinces, including Zhili, Zhejiang, Shandong, Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.
Zhang Jing never dared to think about it.
So, when Zhu Ping'an said this, Zhang Jing couldn't help but take a breath.
"Ahem, Master Zhu, you are still too young. You may have some unrealistic ideas. The Governor-General of Jiangnan... It's impossible... From ancient times to now, there has never been a Governor-General with such high position and great power."
Zhang Jing coughed, waved his hand, and spoke bluntly.
Facing Zhang Jing's doubts and denials, Zhu Ping'an remained calm and insisted softly, "Perhaps I am too young, but it has never happened before, but it does not mean it will not happen in the future. I think appointing a governor in this way will achieve twice the result with half the effort, and will be the fastest, best, and most stable way to wipe out the Japanese pirates."
The reason why Zhu Ping'an is so persistent is that as a person from the modern era, he is well aware of the development and evolution of history.
Historically, Emperor Jiajing would soon appoint the "Zhezhi" Governor, whose jurisdiction included half of the Ming Dynasty's provinces, including Zhili, Zhejiang, Shandong, Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi, and who held half of the Ming Dynasty's military power.
The "Zhezhi" governor-general who was about to be appointed by Emperor Jiajing was the actual governor-general of Jiangnan, and his jurisdiction was exactly the same as the jurisdiction of the governor-general of Jiangnan mentioned by Zhu Ping'an.
The reason why Zhu Ping'an was called the Governor-General of Jiangnan instead of the Governor-General of Zhejiang is because the "Governor-General of Zhejiang" literally means the governor of the two provinces of Zhejiang and Nanzhili. The reason why he was in charge of half of the Ming Dynasty provinces, including Shandong, Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi, was specially approved by Emperor Jiajing. He was actually the Governor-General of Jiangnan.
Now, when it comes to appointing the Governor-General of Zhejiang and Nanzhili, without the special approval of Emperor Jiajing, he will be the Governor-General of Zhejiang and Nanzhili provinces, and his jurisdiction will be only the two provinces of Zhejiang and Nanzhili.
Only after Emperor Jiajing specially approved the jurisdiction of the Governor-General of Zhejiang, could the Governor-General of Zhejiang govern provinces such as Shandong, Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.
In the future, when Emperor Jiajing issues an edict to establish the Governor-General of Zhejiang and specifically stipulates that his jurisdiction shall include the provinces of Nanzhili, Shandong, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, etc., this Governor-General of Zhejiang will be the de facto Governor-General of Jiangnan. It would be correct for me to say that I appoint the Governor-General of Jiangnan, but it would be wrong to say that I appoint the Governor-General of Zhejiang now.
So, Zhu Ping'an said the Governor of Jiangnan.
If I insist on my own opinion now, I may give Hu Zongxian the impression that I am too young and take things for granted.
but!
Zhu Ping'an believed that after Emperor Jiajing appointed Zhang Jing as the Governor-General of Zhejiang, when Zhang Jing thought about what he had said today, he would be shocked and his scalp would go numb. His image would suddenly shine brightly in his mind. At that time, he would definitely leave an unforgettable impression in Zhang Jing's heart.
Zhu Pingan is a good guy, he can predict the future like a god...
This is similar to the idea of first criticizing and then praising, and the impression left will be more profound.
This day will come soon.
According to historical records, within three to five days at the fastest, or ten days to half a month at the slowest, Emperor Jiajing would issue an imperial decree to transfer Zhang Jing to be the Governor-General of Zhejiang, with jurisdiction over half of the Ming Dynasty provinces, including Zhili, Zhejiang, Shandong, Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi. The Governor-General would have all military and financial power within his jurisdiction. Zhang Jing could directly issue a decree to mobilize troops in Shandong, Nanzhili, Huguang, and Guangdong and Guangxi, without going through the cabinet or asking the emperor for permission. At that time, if Zhang Jing wanted to mobilize the wolf soldiers from Guangxi, it would only take a word and a decree.
Young, still young. It is a good thing for young people to be confident, but the confidence must be realistic.
Seeing Zhu Ping'an's insistence, Zhang Jing shook his head slightly in his heart, and his score for Zhu Ping'an's answer this time was not as high as that for the previous question.
Appointing a governor is necessary, but the governor of Jiangnan is a bit taken for granted...
In Zhang Jing's mind, Hu Zongxian's answer to this question scored a few points higher than Zhu Ping'an's.