The emperor was only proud of his arrangement, then remembered something, and asked in a deep voice, "How is the situation in Yunnan investigated?" ”

Lao Wei hurriedly played: "Back to the emperor, there are many toasts in Yunnan, and the situation is complicated. The slave and maid sent people to investigate many times, although the investigation was not complete, but after a period of grace, it must be detailed. ”

"What has been investigated, Wei Ban will talk about it for the time being." The emperor waved his hand and said, "It's okay if it's probable, or it's not very certain." ”

Lao Wei bowed down and agreed, sorted out his thoughts, and opened his mouth to report.

Speaking of Yunnan, the Mu family in Shizhen Yunnan is naturally indispensable. Starting from Mu Ying, Marquis of Xiping, to Mu Sheng's meritorious service in the conquest of Jiaozhi, he was hereditary as the Duke of Qianguo, and it has been fifteen generations now.

In the second year of the Apocalypse, An Bangyan rebelled, and the imperial court ordered Mu Changzuo, the Duke of Qianguo, and his grandson Mu Qiyuan to go on the expedition.

In December of the fourth year of the Apocalypse, Mu Changzuo died of illness; In March of the fifth year of the Apocalypse, Mu Qiyuan succeeded his grandfather to the Duke of Qianguo.

Mu Qiyuan was reckless and lawless, connived at the domestic slaves to harm the people, and arrested the lawless domestic slaves according to the law. Mu Qiyuan actually mobilized soldiers and horses and aimed his artillery at the patrol office.

Regarding Mu Qiyuan's arrogance, the emperor did not have a violent attack, but adopted forbearance. But the investigation had already begun, and it was before Mu Qiyuan took the throne.

The rebellion in Guizhou originated from the fact that the power of Tusi was not completely suppressed; Similarly, the situation in Yunnan is similar to that in Guizhou, where there are not only many toasts, but also a lot of power.

And the Mu family town in Yunnan for hundreds of years has inevitably fallen into luxury and corruption. And around the huge wealth and power of the Duke of Qian, the Mu family is full of dark struggles.

“…… By virtue of his power, the Mu family produced land in Guangzhi, Yunnan. In the sixteenth year of Wanli, Mufu Zhuangtian has encroached on more than 8,000 hectares of private land, and with the addition of one Qinci, the total number can reach 10,000 hectares. ”

"Mu's Pushu Tianye 360 districts, one of the solar eclipses, can be one year old. The treasure golden shell fills the treasury, and several enemies of Tianfu ......"

"The Mu clan has been guarding Yunnan for many years, and the Dian people are like the imperial court. Under the piece, the chieftain of the soil came out of Guo Ying with dignity, and then opened', saying: This order is also. ”

Lao Wei obviously misunderstood what the emperor meant, and focused on the Mu family's land and treasures.

Of course, it wasn't all a misunderstanding, but at least it underestimated the emperor's intentions.

First of all, the degree of development in Yunnan is far from enough. Coupled with the hot and humid climate, when the catastrophe comes, it can fully contribute to the Ming Dynasty to survive the famine.

Second, Yunnan's military strength is relatively thin. This refers to the Ming army stationed in Yunnan, not the Tusi of Yunnan. Otherwise, the last Qianguo Gong would not have been embarrassed by the chaos of Shadingzhou.

Finally, the Taungoo dynasty in Burma was not submissive, but domineering and arrogant. It fought several wars with the Ming Dynasty and occupied a lot of land that originally belonged to the Ming Dynasty's Propaganda Mission.

And the Mu family in Yunnan, Shizhen, is obviously unable to meet the emperor's needs for expansion and revenge in terms of ability.

The reason why he was not in a hurry was because the rebellion of Hao'an had not been settled, and the emperor did not want to cause turmoil in Yunnan, and did not want Tusi or foreign countries to take advantage of it.

The emperor's vigorous investment in Liaodong not only accelerated the progress of Pingliao, but also trained more than 100,000 elite soldiers and strong generals, and the northern border troubles were almost worry-free.

The emperor was not stingy with the pacification of the rebellion. Although the investment was less than that of Liaodong, and the replacement of weapons and equipment was slower than that of the Ming army in Liaodong, it was no problem to create tens of thousands of elite divisions after quelling the rebellion.

And these tens of thousands of elite divisions are the emperor's sharp sword to reorganize the southwest, pacify the interior, and crusade against Fanbang.

After listening to Lao Wei's story, the emperor lowered his eyes and made up his mind.

Like the nobles who have been peaceful for a long time, Mufu has been corrupted, and Yunnan officialdom has also made many profits for personal gain, and behind the seemingly peaceful scenes, there are hidden dangers that no one notices.

"Very good, I still investigated a lot of real materials, and we must continue to strengthen and not relax." The emperor finished thinking, a smile appeared on his face, and ordered the palace people to take a box of ginseng and reward it to Lao Wei.

The emperor also explained, "Old ginseng strengthens the body and prolongs life." Wei Banduo takes care of his body, and he has to do his best for me. ”

I'm not afraid to work, I'm afraid of being left out in the cold. The emperor's words revealed his concern and the expectation that he would continue to reuse, which moved Lao Wei to a mess.

"Slave and maid, thank the emperor for his grace." Lao Wei knelt on the ground, kowtowed again and again with tears in his eyes, "The cheap life of the slave is to die to repay the service, and it is also ......."

The emperor waved his hand and said, "I don't want to die to the death, and I will be satisfied with my faithful duty." But there are some people who have read the books of the sages in vain, who are corrupt and corrupt, and who live in a faux pist. If you find out all these bastards, you will be the best reward. ”

"Don't worry, the emperor." Old Wei didn't have time to wipe away tears, so he raised his head and gritted his teeth, "Which bastard is ungrateful, eating the emperor's money, doing dirty things, and the slave will never let go." ”

The emperor believed that Lao Wei would do this, and Lao Wei also knew that his honor and disgrace depended on the emperor. The emperor wants to go east, he will never go west, even if it is wrong, he will resolutely carry it out.

The emperor needs a courtier who is unique and capable, which will save him worry and effort; The emperor also needs cronies who are like his arms and fingers, and he doesn't need to be too smart, as long as he is absolutely obedient.

And the eunuchs, who are completely dependent on the emperor, should be unquestionable about their loyalty to the emperor. It was they who were scolded as eunuchs and traitors by civil officials, but when the country was destroyed, they behaved much more backbone than most civil servants.

Historically, Li Zicheng's entry into Beijing was like a demon mirror, allowing those ordinary sanctimonious hypocrites to show their original form. When the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the Central Plains, more unbearable civil officials and military generals appeared, and their shameless faces were disgusting.

Therefore, the emperor did not discriminate against eunuchs, even though they were physically disabled. For officials, they are very strict and have a subconscious distrust.

Of course, whether it is an official or a eunuch. Whoever dares to be corrupt and lawless will be dealt with the same severely, and there will be no leniency.

For several years, a wise person should have known the emperor's temperament. Like Taizu, he hated corrupt officials and corrupt officials, and he would never be soft on cracking down.

But unlike Taizu, the emperor is not stingy in rewarding merits. It seems that there is still a principle: if you don't live up to me, I won't live up to you. You have credited me, and I will reward you.

It is not unusual for the emperor to give his courtiers a reward, or a reward. There are clear rewards and punishments, isn't this the emperor's way of employing people?

It seems simple, but it can be done in place, how many emperors are there in history?

As eunuchs and chamberlains, Lao Wei and Wang Tiqian and others certainly knew the emperor better. Especially what they have done in the past few years, they have a clear understanding of the emperor's character.

Establish a retirement place for the eunuchs, and the dismissed palace people are also properly arranged until they can stand on their own. With just these two items, they knew the emperor's benevolence.

But benevolence is benevolence, but don't violate the emperor's taboo. What the emperor hates most is greed, and what annoys him the most is deception.

As long as you don't make these two mistakes, you can be sure that you will start well and finish well. A eunuch, don't worry about the misery of old age, what else do you want?

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