In the first year of the Apocalypse, the sixth day of October, the auspicious day of the zodiac, it is advisable to travel.

This year's weather seems to be a bit unusual, but it's only October, and it's starting to get colder. The ministers all wore mink furs, and they were tightly wrapped when they walked, otherwise they would be poured in by the cold wind, and the bodies of these old ministers would probably not be able to stand it.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse also changed into a robe at this time, and the palace was also a little cold, and the inside of the warm pavilion was better, but the inside of the hall had begun to be cold. Standing at the door of the main hall, the Emperor of the Apocalypse's brows furrowed tightly. The sky was covered with black clouds, overcast and gloomy, and the cold wind was constantly blowing.

Could it be that the Xiaoice River period has begun here? The Emperor of the Apocalypse asked himself in his heart, if this is the case, I am afraid that the Ming Dynasty will be sad in the future. Sighing softly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was also very helpless in his heart, this is not something that can be changed by manpower.

Looking at the gloomy sky, people's moods seemed extremely boring, and a strange thought suddenly flashed in the heart of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, isn't it going to snow this day?

In the cabinet duty room, a carbon basin had been raised at this time, and several cabinet scholars were sitting around the carbon basin, and everyone's faces were not very happy.

After a long silence, Liu Yijing, a second-level scholar of the cabinet on the side, said in a deep voice: "That's the thing, we are going to send the Holy Judge, the cabinet does not have this power, I'm afraid we can't do it." ”

The cabinet ministers present were Ying Zhen, the secretary of the Criminal Department, Sun Shenxing, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Zhou Jiamo, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, and Xu Guangqi, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, and Han Kuang, who held the title of the secretary of the Ministry of Households. Together with Cabinet Associate Scholar Liu Yijing, there are a total of six Cabinet Fellows.

After listening to Liu Yijing's words, the expressions on the faces of several people were different, and Xu Guangqi looked like an old god. He has not been in the cabinet for long, and many things are not very clear. However, Xu Guangqi has some understanding of the Emperor of the Apocalypse. He is also very familiar with the current situation of the Ming Dynasty, and he knows that Xiong Tingbi's suggestion is not necessarily a good thing.

However, Xu Guangqi and the people present also knew in their hearts that doing so would stand on the opposite side of a class, that is, those generals under the control of Wei. The Ming Dynasty's guard system has been in place for more than 200 years, and many places have existed in name only. The non-commissioned officers with military status have been reduced to tenants of the generals, and the war has naturally been forgotten completely. Farming may still be a good thing.

Officers at all levels squeezed the military households from the lower levels and coveted the military salaries of the imperial court from the tops. The combat effectiveness of such an army can be imagined, and most of the ministers in the court know about this situation. However, this chronic disease has been around for a long time, and it is not easy to eradicate it.

The emperors of the past dynasties have long recognized the seriousness of the problem, and when Qi Jiguang resisted the Japanese, he led the guards. 10,000 guards could not defeat hundreds of Japanese invaders, allowing them to gallop across the Ming Dynasty, which can be said to have lost the face of the imperial court.

In the absence of a way. The imperial court ordered Qi Jiguang to recruit and train the army on his own, which was later the famous Qi family army. When Zhang Juzheng was the first assistant of the cabinet, Qi Jiguang was dropped to Jiliao as the governor of Jiliao. There, Qi Jiguang organized and trained an army, and he was invincible against the Mongol Tatars.

Through this incident, the ministers in the court were naturally able to see the advantages and disadvantages of the conscription system and the guard system, but no one dared to bring it up. Zhang Juzheng, as the first assistant of the cabinet, has the power to lean towards the government and the opposition, so he may have thought of it. But before he could do it, the man was already dead. After that, it's time to die. Naturally, no one will talk about such a thing again.

Several scholars were thinking quietly, everyone was weighing the pros and cons, and Han Kuang naturally disapproved of it. It's not because he can't see the benefits here, and it's not because he's afraid of those generals, but because Xiong Tingbi brought it up. There is no right or wrong in the matter, it is only people who have right and wrong.

I looked around the faces of the crowd. Liu Yijing said with a gloomy face: "Things are already like this, this cabinet can't be suppressed, what do you have to say." Before the palace gate closes today, this recital must be sent to the palace. ”

"What else is there to say about this, the so-called ancestral law cannot be abolished. At that time, Taizu formulated the system of guards, which was effective. How can I change that now? It's just a Xiong Tingbi, this person was originally a member of the imperial court, and now he is actually doing this kind of reckless behavior, and he is willing to go along with Qiu Ba. This matter must not only be opposed, but also impeached Xiong Tingbi for a crime that shakes the morale of the army. The first to speak was still Han Kuang, his eyes flashed with cold light, and the words he said were also full of murderous aura.

Several people didn't say anything, and they didn't seem to hear Han Kuang's words.

Liu Yijing frowned slightly, in addition to him, the highest status of everyone present was Zhou Jiamo, the secretary of the ministry, he looked at Zhou Jiamo, and said in a deep voice: "Lord Zhou, what do you think?" ”

Slightly stunned, Zhou Jiamo didn't expect Liu Yijing to ask about him, shook his head with a wry smile, and said in a rather helpless tone: "There is no point in discussing anything here, and it is the emperor who will pay attention to this matter in the end." However, I would like to remind you that Liaodong is now in charge, and I think I don't say that you all understand. ”

As soon as Zhou Jiamo's words were finished, several people were stunned, but they quickly figured out the joints. Now the most powerful in Liaodong is naturally Sun Chengzong, the first assistant of the cabinet, Xiong Tingbi's performance, if Sun Chengzong doesn't know, then no one will believe it. But if it is Sun Chengzong's meaning, then the meaning in it is deep.

If this is what Sun Chengzong meant, then I'm afraid no one can stop it, although Sun Chengzong is far away in Liaodong, he is still the first assistant scholar of the cabinet. Although Liu Yijing controls the cabinet, as soon as Sun Chengzong returns, he can only abdicate and make way for Xian.

There is another possibility here, Sun Chengzong is the teacher of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, if this is the Emperor of the Apocalypse and Sun Chengzong discussed, then this is the meaning of the Emperor of the Apocalypse. If it was really the meaning of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, it must be another situation.

A few people quickly figured out this joint, and their faces were not very good-looking, but Xu Guangqi on the side still looked like an old god. Obviously, Xu Guangqi has thought about this joint for a long time, but he has never said it.

Xu Guangqi felt quite out of place in the cabinet, firstly, he was just promoted by the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and secondly, Xu Guangqi did not participate in the daily affairs of the cabinet. Xu Guangqi did not participate in things like ticket planning, so he let himself have his own things. As for the firearms factory, because it has always been the silver of the Emperor of the Apocalypse's own treasury, the minister can't say anything if he wants to.

Recently, however, there has been news of the establishment of a shipyard and the formation of sailors, and the ministers are still waiting and seeing. I just don't know if there will be ministers who will stand up against it after this news comes out. This possibility is not great, it is all the money spent by the Emperor of the Apocalypse himself, and no one will ask for that boring.

If the Emperor of the Apocalypse had built a palace, perhaps the ministers would have come out and say that no one would object to an institution like a firearms factory. When the Emperor of the Apocalypse said that he was dissatisfied with the Ministry of Industry, and he was thoroughly investigating the problem of officials' greed for ink, I am afraid that no one will have a hard time, after all, no one is clean under their buttocks.

After pondering for a long time, Liu Yijing said in a deep voice: "Everyone, since the matter has come to this, let's present the recital to the emperor!" I wonder if you will enter the palace with me? ”

Liu Yijing's heart is also bottomless, he still wants to explore the tone of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and it is easy to talk if there are more people.

"Lord Liu, I won't go! It doesn't help to go, and besides, I still have something to do here! Xu Guangqi hugged his fists at Liu Yijing and said indifferently.

A few people didn't care, after all, Xu Guangqi had always been like this, and the rest of the people didn't object. A few people walked in the palace together, and they didn't know what the effect would be if such a fold was handed over.

Inside the main hall, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was still looking at the dim sky, rubbing his eyes gently, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in disbelief: "Wang Chengen, do you see if it is snowing?" ”

Wang Chengen was stunned for a moment, he didn't dare to slack off, he quickly raised his head to look outside, and really saw the snowflakes falling flutteringly.

"Back to the emperor, it's snowing!" Wang Chengen was cautious when he spoke, for fear of angering the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and it would snow in October, and I was afraid that someone from Qin Tianjian would come out to chirp crookedly!

The Emperor of the Apocalypse didn't feel anything, but he knew that the Xiaoice River period was coming, and I was afraid that the future days would not be easy.

"Your Majesty, a few pavilion elders are here!" Chen Lin quickly ran into the main hall, knelt down in front of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and said respectfully.

The Emperor of the Apocalypse brows suddenly furrowed, how many pavilion elders? What is this for? Glancing at Chen Lin, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice, "Who is here?" ”

"Back to the emperor, except for Lord Xu, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry, the rest of the pavilion elders are here!" Chen Lin didn't dare to raise his head, and said cautiously.

Nodding slowly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said in a deep voice: "Wang Chengen, you go and bring in a few Aiqing." "Since these people are here together, the matter must not be small.

Sighing softly, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was also a little helpless, why couldn't he have a peaceful birthday for a few days?

After a short time, footsteps sounded at the door, and under the leadership of Wang Chengen, Liu Yijing and others walked in.

"Ministers see the emperor, long live my emperor, long live long live!" Several people knelt down in unison, in unison, obviously having experienced countless drills.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please get up, I hope you don't bring any bad news!" Glancing at a few people, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said with a smile.

Taking a step forward, Liu Yijing bowed to the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and said in a respectful tone: "Your Majesty, this is the excerpt of Xiong Tingbi, the governor of Liaodong, the cabinet does not dare to draw up votes, please take a look at the emperor." ”

The Emperor of the Apocalypse was slightly stunned, could it be that something happened in Liaodong again?