Chapter 664 Things Gather by Like, People by Groups

But the eunuchs live quite nourishingly! Gao Qiqian is the Liaodong Supervisor, Wang Kun is the Xuanda Supervisor, and Cao Huachun is the commander of the three battalions of the Beijing Division. In particular, the Liaodong Prison Army is highly submerged, and the most conservative estimate is that his personal private property is also more than one million taels of silver. Where did the annual tax income of the Ming Dynasty go? Entering a private storeroom, of course.

Want Chongzhen to recall all the prison guards? Haha, it's better to let Shi Kefa directly kill him single-handedly to Shenyang. The prison army has now become Chongzhen's lifeblood. The emperor, who started by defeating Wei Zhongxian, now trusts the eunuchs even more than his brother Emperor Tianqi. Tianqi only trusts Wei Zhongxian, but Chongzhen trusts a group. Of course, it is much more powerful for a group of people to do evil than for a single person to do evil.

As for the adjustment of the governors and governors of Liaodong and Xuanda Shanxi, it is even more impossible. Lu Xiangsheng is still in Zhao Prison, whether he can come out alive or not is two words. As for Sun Chuanting, it is impossible. Sun Chuanting is a disciple of Hong Chengchou, could it be said that Hong Chengchou is not as good as his own disciple? What's more, there is also a strong figure Yang Sichang here.

After Zhang Zhun finished speaking, he was silent for a moment, stared at Shi Kefa with shining eyes, and said meaningfully: "How is it?" Shirochu? ”

Shi Kefa said helplessly and bitterly: "Lord Governor, you know that it is impossible for the imperial court to agree, why bother to be dismissed?" ”

Zhang Zhun said coldly: "With Gao Qiqian, Wang Kun, and Cao Huachun leading the army, do you think it is possible to defeat the Tartars?" Since I can't defeat the Tartars, then even if I give them more weapons, won't they end up in the hands of the Tartars? Look at Changping! All the military supplies stored in Changping were snatched away by Azig! The Tartars can hold out for at least another two months when they get supplies from Changping! ”

Shi Kefa was speechless again.

Even if he no longer understands military affairs, he hates three eunuchs to lead the army. The eunuch doesn't even have eggs, where is the courage to fight? Naturally, I was concentrating on being a turtle with a shrunken head. Zhang Zhun's judgment is correct, as long as the three eunuchs continue to lead the army, they can only continue to suffer defeat until they perish. It's just that he can't accept it. He always had a trace of fantasy, feeling that one day Chongzhen would suddenly wake up and remove those eunuchs from their positions.

Zhang Zhun deliberately made Shi Kefa entangled, deliberately made Shi Kefa disappointed in the current court, and deliberately let his last hope for Chongzhen be disappointed. He smiled slightly, and said slowly: "Three conditions? Can you do it? Don't say three at once, just one. ”

Shi Kefa said helplessly: "The ability of the subordinate officials is limited, and they can't do any of them." ”

Zhang Zhun said unashamedly: "Since this is the case, please!" Mo Yu, send-off. ”

Mo Yu came out from the side, made a gesture of sending off guests, and said loudly: "Shi Langzhong, please go back!" ”

Shi Kefa had no choice but to turn around and leave.

When he walked to the door, Shi Kefa suddenly turned around, stared at Zhang Zhun with a complicated expression, and asked slowly: "Zhang Zhun, do you really like to be the emperor so much?" ”

Zhang Zhun said calmly: "Qin lost his deer, and the world chased him, and I was just one of them." If Chongzhen can't keep his throne, do you want Huang Taiji or Li Zicheng and others to be emperors? Do you think there's a better candidate than me? ”

Shi Kefa had no choice but to sigh helplessly and staggered.

Zhang Zhun's last sentence just hit Shi Kefa's knot. For a long time, in Shi Kefa's heart, there was a most taboo topic that he would never dare to bring up. That is, just in case, just in case, just in case, the imperial court really can't support it, who should be replaced as the emperor? Huang Taiji? Gao Yingxiang? Li Zicheng? Zhang Xianzhong? Or is it ...... Zhang Zhun?

Shi Kefa didn't know why he had such cranky thoughts. It's terrible to think like that. Could it be that the situation in the imperial court is really too disappointing? Alas, judging from the situation during this period, it is really not optimistic! After he arrived at the military department, he was entitled to access more secrets. There are some things, it's okay not to know, but after I know it, it's hard to sleep!

It is unbelievable that the army of the imperial court has been corrupted to such an extent. Before, Shi Kefa couldn't understand why Zhang Zhun's army was also a human being, and the imperial court's army was also a human being, why only Zhang Zhun's army could defeat the Tartars, but the imperial court's army was defeated by the Tartars, and now, he finally understood.

The annual military expenditure allocated by the imperial court to Liaodong exceeded two million taels of silver, which was enough for the consumption of 300,000 troops according to the catalog of the military department. As a matter of fact, every time the military department paid salaries, it was allocated to Liaodong according to the number of 300,000 soldiers. However, through his own understanding, Shi Kefa was shocked to find that there were actually less than 140,000 horses in Liaodong. In other words, there is a vacancy of 160,000. And these empty amounts of money were privately divided by Gao Qiqian and others.

Drinking the blood of soldiers to such an extent, Shi Kefa was really angry. However, he did not have any solution. Because, among these people who drank the blood of soldiers, there were Zhang Fengyi, the secretary of the Ministry of War, Liang Tingdong, the secretary of the Ministry of War, and other servants and Lang Zhong of the Ministry of War, all of whom had a share. If he is impeached, it will be equivalent to impeaching the entire military department, including Lord Shangshu of the second grade, to the officials who are not in the stream.

Even, after he arrived at the military department, he also had a share. If he was willing to accept it, he would receive an additional income of more than three hundred taels of silver every month thereafter. The additional income of three hundred taels of silver per month is definitely a huge amount of money for Shi Kefa. His monthly salary, according to the regulations, should be 24 stone per month (Zheng 4 products), converted into silver, which is only 24 taels of silver.

However, due to the financial difficulties of the imperial court, Yulu was often in arrears, or only two or three percent were paid. Therefore, the silver taels that Shi Kefa received every month were scattered, never more than ten taels. For an official of the fourth grade, the monthly income of less than ten taels of silver is indeed too little. It's a four-grade official!

It's no wonder that other Langzhong can be so chic, in addition to their families living a rich life, they can also often go in and out of the Qinglou, and it turns out that they have extra money of 300 taels of silver per month. That's more than a dozen times the salary. Moreover, this is only one of the extras that Shi Kefa has discovered, and he believes that there are many more extras that have not been discovered by him.

Sure enough, Shi Kefa investigated carefully, and sure enough, he soon found that in the Xuanda Army, there was also a blood share of soldiers, about two hundred taels per month. In all other aspects, more or less, there are more than twenty extras in total. All the public or semi-public extra money is added up, and he Shi Kefa can get more than nine hundred taels of silver every month. In a year, it is more than 10,000 taels.

10,000 taels, 10,000 taels! He is a four-grade Langzhong, he doesn't do anything, don't interfere in anything, he can get at least 10,000 taels of silver into his pocket every year, if he meddles in some specific matters, there will be more silver income, not to mention other people. Thinking of his bulging purse, and then thinking of the empty treasury, Shi Kefa's heart was really unpleasant.

The government officials have ruled to such a point that Shi Kefa doesn't even have the mind to impeach. What did he impeach? Impeachment of the entire military department? Impeachment of all officials in Liaodong? Shi Kefa is incorruptible and upright, but he is not a fool. He knew very well that his recital would not reach Chongzhen at all. To talk about these shady scenes of drinking the blood of soldiers, if Shousuke-sama didn't know, it would be impossible. Perhaps, the biggest share of the head is him.

Qiao Yunsheng secretly took refuge in Zhang Zhun, and Shi Kefa learned a little bit from Zhang Shenyan. Shi Kefa is not a person who talks nonsense everywhere, and his mouth is still very tight on this matter. After learning about this, he could only sigh helplessly.

Perhaps, the imperial court is really going to end, and even Qiao Yunsheng is unwilling to stay in the imperial court. In a dark court, there was no place for Qiao Yunsheng to stand at all. Qiao Yunsheng is gone, what can he do if he stays in this dark and hopeless court? Emperor Chongzhen, will he really wake up?

After Mo Yu sent the guest back, he said a little stupidly: "This Shi Kefa is really brainless and incorrigible. ”

Zhang Zhun nodded.

Shi Kefa is indeed a bit brainless, and it is difficult for him to change his mind. However, these days, there are too few people who are even so brainless. Too many officials are slippery, grassy on the wall, and their ability to steer the rudder when they see the wind is very good.

Alas, seriously speaking, Shi Kefa is indeed a talent, as long as he is trained well and has an appropriate position for him to play, there is no need to bury him. But he was bent on being martyred with Emperor Chongzhen, so there was no way.

Suddenly, Lu Yidian came in and reported: "My lord, another envoy from the imperial court has arrived. ”

Zhang Zhun said suspiciously: "Who?" ”

The envoy of the imperial court, isn't it Shi Kefa? Why is there still anyone coming?

Lu Yidian reported: "It's Wang Qiaonian, the secretary of the Criminal Department. ”

Zhang Zhun was full of suspicion, Wang Qiaonian?

The original criminal department of the imperial court was Qiao Yunsheng. After the Chinese New Year, Qiao Yunsheng made an excuse to pay tribute, and then quietly went to Laizhou Mansion to prepare to serve as the secretary of the legal department of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion of the Tiger Ben Army. Of course, this matter is very secret, and few outsiders know about it. After him, it was Wang Qiaonian who took over as the secretary of the Criminal Department.

What do you want to do when Wang Qiaonian arrives?

"Please."

Zhang Zhun said quietly.

Lu Yidian turned around and went out, and soon brought in a court official wearing an official uniform, who was Wang Qiaonian, the new secretary of the Criminal Department.

Wang Qiaonian is a native of Zhejiang, and he has the demeanor of Qi Jiajun back then. He was tall and burly, with blazing eyes and powerful limbs, and he didn't look like a civilian official, but like a military general. If you put on a set of armor for a general, you can ensure that no one suspects that he is a general.

In fact, Wang Qiaonian does have a bit of force, riding and archery, bows, knives, stabbing and other combat skills, all of which have a bit of foundation. When the young man traveled, he also slashed thieves, and his blood was splattered ten paces. Because of his own force, wherever he goes, he has two servants by his side, and he doesn't even want to bring guards.

Strictly speaking, Wang Qiaonian and Zhang Zhun still have some fate. When Zhang Zhun was still a fool, Wang Qiaonian was the prefect of Qingzhou Mansion, and then promoted to the deputy envoy of Denglai Bingbeidao. Before Zhang Zhun crossed over, he happened to go to the Ministry of Industry to serve as a waiter. If he leaves a little later, or if Zhang Zhun crosses earlier, he will have to be an opponent with him.

"Xiaguan Wang Qiaonian see Lord Dudu."

After Wang Qiaonian came in, he bowed generously to Zhang Zhun.

In the past, the Shangshu of the second grade was already the limit of civil officials, and there was basically no need to salute first except to meet the emperor or cabinet scholars. Especially when you see a military attaché, it is impossible to salute first. Seriously, the military attache turned upside down and saluted first, and it was almost the same. However, there is an alternative, that is, Zhang Zhun.

All the civil officials of the imperial court, as long as they came to see Zhang Zhun, had to automatically and consciously bow first. There's no way, whether someone else is a military attache of the first grade, or Pingdubo, if you really study it, it is definitely the best of the people's ministers. The knighthood of the Ming Dynasty is very difficult, and only military exploits can be knighted. It is quite difficult for civilian officials to make military achievements. If one is not good, there is a danger of losing your head.

[Author's note: In terms of grade, cabinet scholars are only five grades, and they are not allowed to work part-time.] However, the power of the cabinet scholars is very great, and the six books have to listen to them. 】

"Lord Shangshu is very polite, please take a seat!"

Zhang Zhun said quietly.

Zhang Zhun still appreciates Wang Qiaonian's actions, and he feels that he doesn't have too much thought, but he is a little similar to Qiao Yunsheng. And his position was indeed recommended by Qiao Yunsheng after Qiao Yunsheng became a general. Emperor Chongzhen has always attached no importance to the Criminal Department, and Qiao Yunsheng recommended Wang Qiaonian, and he agreed.

If there is no accident, this Wang Qiaonian should still be appreciated by Qiao Yunsheng. The so-called things gather by like, people by groups, and the people that Qiao Yunsheng appreciates should not be far behind. It's like Zhang Shenyan and Qiao Yunsheng, who have similar personalities, and they will come together.

"The lower official came this time to discuss with the Governor."

Wang Qiaonian said straight to the point.

His voice is very loud, and his speech is quite crisp, and he will never drag his feet.

"Please."

Zhang Zhun said lightly.

"The lower officials want to bring Dolgon and Duoduo back to the capital, and after the trial, behead them for public display."

Wang Qiaonian said loudly.

I see.

Zhang Zhun nodded thoughtfully.

I thought that Wang Qiaonian was coming, there was something else, it turned out that he was coming for Dorgon and Duoduo. I'm afraid this is not what Wang Qiaonian himself meant, most likely it is the meaning of the cabinet, or it is related to Chongzhen. It's just that they didn't come forward, so they let Wang Qiaonian come out.

The news that the Tiger Army had captured Dorgon and Dordor was captured. After it was made public, the whole court must have known about it. It stands to reason that Zhang Zhun is going to be a prisoner of Jiuque, which is the supreme glory. It's just that the relationship between Zhang Zhun and the imperial court is opposite, so this effort is saved. However, for the imperial court, it was still hoped that Dolgon and Duoduo could be publicly beheaded in order to restore morale.

For a long time, the battle between the Ming Kingdom and the Dajin Kingdom, the Ming Kingdom has always been at a disadvantage, repeatedly losing troops and land, suffering heavy losses, and the people have to be numb. Now, the Tiger Army has actually captured the two Baylors of the Tartars, which is definitely an unprecedented heart booster. Even Emperor Chongzhen himself wished that Zhang Zhun would send the two slave chieftains immediately, and then he would order them to be beheaded.

Zhang Zhun said calmly: "Lord Shangshu, it stands to reason that there is no problem in handing over the two slave chieftains to you. However, the governor wanted to use these two slave chiefs to force Huang Taiji to hand over Fan Wencheng and other traitors, so he could not hand them over to the imperial court for the time being. As for Kong Youde, I can leave it to you to deal with. ”

Wang Qiaonian couldn't help but be a little disappointed, but he had no choice but to say, "Thank you, Lord Dudu, for your understanding." ”

If Dolgon and Duoduo are killed in the open place in Beijing, it will definitely boost the morale of the whole people, which is also what the imperial court is looking forward to. However, Zhang Zhun's words also make sense, if you can get Fan Wencheng and these traitors back, it can deter most of the traitors, or most of the people who try to become traitors. This is very important. Even Wang Qiaonian himself felt that there were too many people in the court, and it was too unreliable.

Most of the upright court officials, while hating the Tartars, hated the traitors even more. If there weren't so many traitors, the rise of the Tartars would not have been so rapid. Many people deeply believe that if they want to defeat the Tartars completely, they must first eliminate the traitors within the Qing Kingdom itself, or quasi-traitors.

Wang Qiaonian, of course, is not as good as Qiao Yunsheng, but it is not too bad. Although he is a little greedy for ink, he is really a man. Later, he served as the governor of Shaanxi, but because of his ineffective fighting, he was captured by the rebels. The rebels asked him to surrender, but he resolutely refused to surrender, and as a result, he was executed by Ling Chi. In the history of the late Ming Dynasty, he was one of the two people who were killed by Ling Chi with exact records. The other one, naturally, is the famous Yuan Chonghuan.

Zhang Zhun said: "Wang Shangshu, the head is temporarily stored here with me, if you catch Fan Wencheng, I will hand it over to you!" ”

Wang Qiaonian hurriedly bowed his hand and thanked him: "Thank you Lord Governor for your support!" Since this is the case, Xia Guan took away Kong Youde, a traitor, first. ”

Zhang Zhun nodded, and asked Mo Yu to accompany Qiao Yunsheng and go to Dengzhou City to pick up people.

After Wang Qiaonian and Mo Yu left, Zhang Zhun paced back and forth in the conference hall.

The imperial court sees that there is no way to live for a few years, and it is the time to dig the foot of the wall, as long as there are valuable talents, they must be dug up as soon as possible. This Wang Qiaonian may also be able to move his mind. However, Wang Qiaonian is a native of Zhejiang, and Zhejiang is one of the strongholds of the Donglin Party, and his relationship with the Donglin Party is also quite close. If you really poach people, I'm afraid it will be difficult.

Judging from the information fed back by Ji Yuqing, the Donglin Party forces in Jiangnan are very resistant to the "Juntian Order". There is no way, most of the people in the Donglin Party are big landlords and big businessmen, and the "Juntian Order" is just hitting their seven inches. No matter how noble and elegant their words are, as long as it comes to private property, they will be like rogue ruffians, and they will never finish with you. The so-called Donglin gentleman is to be understood in reverse.

While he was thinking about it, suddenly, Lu Yidian came in again, and said with a strange expression: "My lord, someone from the court is here again." ”