Everyone who climbs to a high position has his own group of younger brothers, who cut meat on themselves with knives, and almost no one can do it. However, Zhang Ke did just that, and the two proposals he proposed, the establishment of provinces and the gradual reduction of troops, were exactly the same as the strategy proposed by the cabinet.

There are nine important towns in the northern defense line of the Ming Dynasty, and all of these areas implement the tuntian system, with millions of military households, holding a hoe in one hand and a weapon in the other, combining farming and warfare. Zhu Yuanzhang once proudly declared that raising millions of soldiers would not cost the court a tael of silver.

However, after two hundred years of development, the system of combining farming and warfare has created an intricate Jiangmen force, which has given the imperial court a headache, and the establishment of a province proposed by Zhang Ke is the best way to solve the problem.

It's just that this kind of construction is from the mouth of the biggest warlord, which really makes the apocalypse scratch his head!

Perhaps feeling the doubts of the apocalypse, Zhang Ke reluctantly knelt in front of the apocalypse.

"Your Majesty, the minister has the sincerity of the heart, and he wants to play to the saint."

"Zhang Qingjia, get up and talk!" Apocalypse said with concern.

"No, the minister is a general who leads the troops, and he can still hold on!" Zhang Ke paused and said: "The minister is just a child, humble as a mustard, but in the past few years, he has been repeatedly promoted, thanks to the wrong love of the Ming Emperor, the minister has a sense of guilt, and he dare not forget for a moment." Since the ministers led the troops, they have felt more and more that Jiannu is a big trouble. They are brave and cunning, and they are difficult to deal with. However, my Ming Dynasty has gone through three major expeditions, the division veterans are tired, and the finances are exhausted. If the war drags on for a long time, it will inevitably consume financial resources and force the imperial court to expand its financial resources. At that time, the officials will exploit the people, knock out the bones and suck the marrow, and do everything they can, which will inevitably cause smoke to rise everywhere and bandits everywhere.

There are slaves on the outside, and there are rogue gangsters on the inside, even though His Majesty is talented and wise. I'm afraid it will also be difficult to take care of one or the other, and it will be difficult to be comprehensive. Therefore, Weichen did not avoid slander, collected the fields of Liaodong, established a military camp, raised 100,000 soldiers, and trained hard. I was also afraid that my financial resources would be insufficient, so I tried everything I could, such as overseas trade, establishing banks, and abolishing the two yuan instead of yuan. Even go down to the south of the Yangtze River and open the market...... What he did far exceeded the duty of a minister, and the minister knew that the sin was deep. But otherwise, you can't accumulate wealth, and you can't do everything you can to pacify and build slaves. ”

Zhang Ke's words were to explain his past behavior, after all, he avoided it several times when the Apocalypse summoned him to Beijing, and it was impossible for the emperor to have no doubts in his heart.

Sure enough, Apocalypse listened carefully, frowning slightly. Nodding his head from time to time, obviously listening to it, of course, it was not enough to completely dispel his doubts.

Zhang Ke let out a long sigh. continued: "Fortunately, relying on His Majesty's Hongfu, the soldiers used their lives, and now Jiannu is swept away, and Liaodong is stable. The minister only asked if he was worthy of the original oath. But the fear in the minister's heart grew day by day. There are 100,000 troops in Liaodong, and there are many generals and generals, and it has become a big trend. If the minister proceeds from his own selfish interests. I wish His Majesty rewarded the generals, gave money and power, and the ministers could also become the emperor of the soil and dominate one side...... However, supporting the army and self-respect is not what the minister thinks, and the Ming Dynasty is the wish of the minister. Therefore, the ministers have the courage to build yì majesty, only keep the guards in Liaodong, and the redundant people will be eliminated to reduce the financial burden, so that the people of the Ming Dynasty can reduce the burden, and only then can they prosper the Ming Dynasty! ”

Listening to Zhang Ke's words, Tianqi became more and more unable to understand the person in front of him. If what he says is from the bottom of his heart, I am afraid that throughout the ages, no loyal minister can compare with him. If it's fake, this guy is a traitor who can pretend to be garlic better than Cao Cao and Wang Mang, and he will definitely not be allowed to ......

Tianqi hesitated for a while, and said slowly: "Zhang Qing's family, the public forgets the private country and forgets the family, and deserves to be the minister of my shares. You have made great contributions to me, and if I do what you say, will I not be disappointed? Where can I bear it! ”

"Your Majesty is benevolent, but as a courtier, you must also know how to advance and retreat. The minister has been fighting for many years, and he is riddled with illness, and this time he has recovered Liaoshen, everyone else is charging into battle, and the minister has no way to hold the sword! ”

Zhang Ke laughed at himself lonely: "In the future, the minister just wants to recuperate in Beijing with peace of mind, if he continues to fight in the south and the north, it will be hard work, it is simply not a matter of taking his own life seriously!" As for the others, when the water is full, the moon will be full and the moon will be lost, and now taking a step back is really for the long-term consideration, in order to truly keep their glory and wealth. My Ming Dynasty has been inherited to this day, no one can be Cao Cao, and no one can be Wang Mang, and I hope that His Majesty will check the painstaking efforts of the ministers, and complete the friendship of the monarch and the minister, and the ministers are grateful! ”

After saying the last word, Zhang Ke burst into tears and fell to the ground, only to see his shoulders twitching and tears flowing.

The apocalypse on the dragon chair couldn't help but tear down, after all, he was just a young man in his early twenties, and over the years, he had experienced the warmth and coldness of human affection. In the face of those cunning and greedy ministers, he could only use Wei Zhongxian and reuse eunuchs who were despised by everyone to maintain the society of the country.

And at this time, another loyal courtier appeared in front of him, how could he not be happy!

Of course, Zhang Ke's loyalty remains to be seen, but it might as well be that the apocalypse will look at him differently.

Tianqi raised his arm, the little eunuch understood, hurriedly helped him, stood up from the dragon chair, slowly fell in front of Zhang Ke, stretched out his thin and cold hand, and helped Zhang Ke up with difficulty.

Opposite the monarch and minister, the taste is indescribable.

"Pingliao Gong Zhang Ke is loyal and unparalleled, meritorious deeds, specially crowned King Anton, hereditary replacement, received double money, and gave Danshu iron coupons."

As the apocalypse spoke, there was a special little eunuch who immediately turned into a gorgeous pun and prepared the will.

Tianqi took Zhang Ke's hand and said with a smile: "King Anton, since you are not in good health, then you will temporarily recuperate in the capital." It's just that I am reluctant to let you be idle, the Beijing camp has become more and more deserted over the years, and I asked Zhang Qing to help me manage it. ”

Zhang Ke never expected that Tianqi would give him Jingying, and he was about to shirk it, but Tianqi's eyes were stern and could not be refuted at all.

"Minister, minister do your best!"

Zhang Ke had no choice but to agree, and said a few more words, the apocalypse could no longer hold on, so Zhang Ke had no choice but to leave and return to the palace of the imperial gift.

He had just arrived at the study and jerked his head up, only to find that someone was already sitting inside.

"Teacher, why are you there?" It was Hong Shiki who was sitting.

I saw Hong Shiyi with a frosty face, and sneered: "Okay, you Zhang Yongzhen, you actually learn Zhuge Liang's filial piety!" Do you know the sin of deceit? ”

Zhang Ke was stunned for a moment, and then smiled: "The teacher's eyes are like a torch, but the disciple has to be like this." If I am in the prime of life, I am afraid that the Son of Heaven will long be jealous of me, and at this time, the disciple and you are already separated by yin and yang. ”

Hong Shi laughed: "Yongzhen, do you think that with one move, you can fool everyone?" Our master and apprentice didn't betray anyone, as far as I know, none of the ministers in the capital believe you, and they are still afraid of you, the king of Anton, who has a high degree of achievement! ”

What Hong Fu said was not bad at all, Zhang Ke entered the palace to see him, and I don't know how many people were staring. Don't look at the deep palace, but you can never hide the secret, Zhang Ke and Tianqi's dialogue, every sentence was passed on to the gods from all walks of life in the first time.

If not, Hong Shiki would not have come early.

Zhang Ke didn't care, and smiled slightly: "Teacher, the disciple doesn't care what others think?" As long as the emperor believes it, it is enough. ”

"Oh, hehehe, you said Your Majesty believed you?"

"It should be about the same, otherwise I wouldn't be in charge of the Prime Minister's affairs in Beijing!"

"Jingying!"

Hong Fu was taken aback, this is the private land of those hereditary princes, according to reason, Zhang Ke was named King Andong, and his title surpassed those people, and his status as managing Jingying was enough.

But Zhang Ke has a shallow foundation in the capital, so why did he come to the Beijing camp?

Hong Shiki turned around twice on the ground, and suddenly his eyes lit up, and he laughed: "Your Majesty's move is really powerful!" Yongzhen, I'm afraid you have been calculated by the emperor. ”

Zhang Ke was also taken aback, and hurriedly asked, "Teacher, is there anything wrong behind this?" ”

"Hehe, do you know who the prime minister's lord is in the capital camp right now?"

"I heard it's Zhu Chunchen."

"Well, but as far as I know, Zhu Chunchen is greedy for military salaries, conniving at domestic slaves, annexing fields, and the people are not small, and some imperial historians are ready to impeach Zhu Chunchen. In addition, Wei Zhongxian's nephew Wei Liangqing has built three major halls, and he has been awarded the title of Duke of Ning Guo from Suning Bojin, and he is also the title of Duke Guo! ”

Zhang Ke was so keen, he figured it out as soon as he heard it, and blurted out: "Could it be that Wei Zhongxian wants to use his nephew to control the military power of the Beijing camp?" ”

"That's right!" Hong Fu said with a smile: "Although Your Majesty believes in Wei Zhongxian, once you master the Jingying, Wei Zhongxian's forces will no longer be able to be checked and balanced, so the Holy Lord asked you to cut off your beard!" This can contain Wei Zhongxian, and secondly, you can also observe whether King Anton is loyal, killing two birds with one stone, isn't it wonderful! (To be continued......)