Liu Yan took Li Jiwen and Hu Zongming to the Dewang Mansion, and the Dewang Zhu Youshu was very happy to hear the news, and went to the middle courtyard to wait in person, and then grabbed Liu Yan with a smile and said: "The governor is busy with official business, but he hasn't been a guest in my palace for a while. ”

Liu Yan said: "Your Highness, don't blame, this governor has no choice, he really can't leave." ”

"The governor is bent on change, and he wants to turn all parts of Shandong into a paradise, such a grand ambition, this king sees it in his eyes, and he is also pleased that His Majesty can have a courtier like the governor."

As the two spoke, they came to a pavilion, accompanied by Li Jiwen, Hu Zongming, and Tan Mingdao, the commander of King De's guard.

At this time, the weather began to get hot, and when I walked on the street on weekdays, I was sweating profusely, and the heat was unbearably hot.

But in this pavilion in King De's Mansion, there was a cool breeze, which was in stark contrast to the scorching heat outside, which made Liu Yan amazed.

"Hehe, the governor is not seen, this pavilion is built by the king in imitation of the Song Dynasty flowing water pavilion, under the tiles on the top of the pavilion, are bamboo pipes made of green bamboo, and the ice cellar buried in the ground communicates, and there is constantly cold air in the ice cellar along the bamboo pipe to the top of the pavilion. The governor saw that there were many holes on the roof, and the cool air came out from here. ”

Liu Yan looked up and saw that this was indeed the case, and couldn't help but admire, but he was a little unhappy in his heart.

At this time, people everywhere were toiling under the scorching sun, just to harvest an extra bite of food in a drought year. However, a vassal king like King De actually used the "late Ming Dynasty version of the air conditioner" and was drunk and dreamed of death in the palace, even if he was in a high position like Liu Yan, he couldn't see it.

However, Liu Yan's face remained as usual, and he exchanged a few greetings with King De

sentence, and get to the point.

"Your Highness, when the Governor came over today, I still have something to ask for."

"Hehe, the governor said, I know that the governor has nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace. As long as this king can do it, he will do his best. ”

Then Liu Yan said about the rectification of the guards and the guards of the vassal kings in various places, and then looked at Tan Mingdao on the side and said: "Your Highness knows that the military equipment of the national dynasty has been abandoned for a long time, because of the collapse of the guard system, there are no soldiers available in various places, and most of the only soldiers are unusable. Therefore, the governor was determined to rectify the soldiers and horses in Shandong, and all the guards and guards should be reorganized into a garrison army and trained according to the standards of the new army. ”

"Your Highness has experienced the siege of slaves and thieves, and naturally knows how powerful it is, Shandong can't just rely on the battalions of the new army, it is a tree without roots and water without a source, and a conscription mechanism must be established so that the new army can have a steady stream of soldiers."

King De Zhengse said: "The governor is reasonable, at this time the king agrees with both hands, the governor only needs to do it, if there is a shortage of money and food, the king can also support one or two." How about 50,000 taels? ”

"Your Highness has misunderstood, this governor is not here to change fate, but wants to ask His Highness to talk to the vassal kings in various places, and stop blocking the reorganization of the vassal king's guard."

King Zhu Youshu smiled, picked up the teacup Liu Yan drank tea, then looked at the top of the pavilion, and said to Tan Mingdao: "Why is it suddenly hot in this pavilion, go and let people prepare more ice cubes, go down to the ice cellar to see." ”

"Yes."

Liu Yan frowned slightly, he expected that Zhu Youshu would retreat, after all, such a thankless matter, ordinary people would shirk it.

"Your Highness is in trouble?"

"Huh."

Zhu Youshu said with a smile: "Where, where, the governor drinks tea, this is the best Biluochun, and the king specially sent someone to Jiangnan to buy it." ”

Liu Yan didn't pick up the teacup, but said: "The governor and His Royal Highness are also old acquaintances, and some words will not be detoured." Now the feudal kings in various places are making a lot of trouble, and the governor does not want to turn against the feudal kings in various places, but it does not mean that the governor has nothing to do. If you really want to make trouble, I am afraid that there will be bloodshed and death, and it will not be good for anyone at that time. ”

"So today, the governor found His Highness, because he wanted His Highness to be an intermediary, and he could mediate this matter well, but if he couldn't mediate, he wouldn't have any scruples about doing it again."

Zhu Youshu knew what Liu Yan was, and he was so frightened that he almost stood up, and said, "Don't be impulsive, if you have something to say, you have something to say." ”

"It's not that the king doesn't want to help the governor, it's that this matter is too difficult to do. The governor also saw that Tan Mingdao was on an errand with me, in fact, according to the laws of the imperial court, Tan Mingdao was not sent by the king, but what about the time? Tan Mingdao and the soldiers under his command take the king's money and food, and the food and clothing are all the expenses of the king, just with the military salary issued to them by the imperial court, it is estimated that they can only eat Guanyin soil now! ”

"The situation of the vassal kings in various places is similar to that of this king, and the guards of the vassal kings in various places have actually become the personal soldiers of the vassal kings, just like the family members of those military generals. Now that the governor has an order, he wants to take away the guards that the vassal kings in various places have supported for many years, who will agree? ”

Liu Yan said: "The governor also knows these details, but things must be done. This governor found King Toku today, just to give you vassal kings a step down,

As for whether they want to settle down in peace, it depends on their respective lives. ”

Zhu Youshu frowned, and he had no idea for a while.

Li Jiwen and Hu Zongming on the side wanted to interject, but they realized that they couldn't interject at this time, so they had to stand aside without saying a word.

After a while, Zhu Youshu gritted his teeth and said, "Since this is the case, then the king can't refute the face of the governor." It's better to dismiss the vassal king's guards, starting from this king, with this king setting an example, and the governor's side can also advance. ”

Liu Yan smiled and said, "Then the governor thanked His Highness." However, I also ask Your Highness to do me a favor and find an opportunity to send a message to the vassal kings in various places and help the Governor beat them. The Governor knew that in all parts of Shandong, the Dewang Domain was the largest, and that the vassal kings would be able to listen to His Highness's words. ”

"Of course, the governor will not let His Highness help in vain, starting next month, the Ministry of Commerce of the Shogunate will take two percent of the income from the income of Liuli and Haiyan, and send it to His Highness on a monthly basis, whether it is a hardship fee or compensation, His Highness will accept it for the time being."

Zhu Youshu knew that the shogunate's Ministry of Commerce was a cornucopia, and there were mountains of gold and silver in the accounts every month, although there was only two percent of the income, but there was also an income of tens of thousands of silver coins. Zhu Youshu's face was suddenly full of smiles, and he said: "Hehe, the governor is really polite, the governor has saved my King De twice, how can you be embarrassed to ask for silver for this favor." That's it! This king will send someone to the vassal kings today, asking them to immediately send the long history of their respective palaces over, and this king will raise some points to them in person. ”

"Good!"

Liu Yan smiled and said, "In this way, the governor will thank the palace."

Down. ”

After coming out of King De's Mansion, Liu Yan, Li Jiwen, and Hu Zongming rode back to the Governor's Palace, and asked on the way: "Do you think King De can persuade the vassal kings of various places?" ”

Li Jiwen shook his head and said: "I think it's difficult, the governor wants to move the interests of each family, and no one's words are effective at this time, it still depends on the pressure." As long as the pressure is given, the feudal kings everywhere will bow their heads. ”

Hu Zongming said: "Didn't King De express his position just now? You can first reorganize Tan Mingdao's guard of King De, and the governor can get off the donkey down the slope and open a breakthrough on King De's side first. ”

Liu Yan said with a smile: "Okay, the two of you will notify the Shogunate Military Department in a while, and first reorganize Tan Mingdao's Department." This Tan Mingdao gave the commanders of the subordinates to do the work, which can be regarded as giving King De a face. ”

"Yes."

Early the next morning, Xun Jingyun, the deputy minister of the shogunate war, brought people to the Dewang Mansion, and after handing over Liu Yan's governor's warrant and the official document of the shogunate's military department, Xun Jingyun was able to enter the Dewang Mansion and meet the Dewang Zhu Youshu.

"Humble greetings to Your Highness!"

Zhu Youshu's face was weird, he didn't expect a kind word, Liu Yan took it seriously, and sent someone to the door the next day, which was too faceless!

"Is the governor in such a hurry? Commander Tan has worked hard here for many years, how can this king get the promise of the governor and give Commander Tan a good way out, how can he release people so easily? ”

Tan Mingdao on the side was first surprised and panicked, and then heard Zhu Youshu's words, his heart was warm, and he hugged his fists and saluted Zhu Youshu: "Your Highness's kindness will be remembered in your heart!" ”

Xun Jingyun looked at this "touching" scene

, said: "Your Highness, rest assured, the governor has given an order to the Shogunate Army, naming and mentioning Commander Tan as the commander of the right part of the fifth battalion of the garrison." Although the official position is considered to be a flat transfer, the soldiers of the garrison army have been fully trained, and their military equipment and combat strength are far stronger than those of the ordinary Ming army. ”

"In addition, the military salary of the garrison is also guaranteed, and the supply is even more sufficient, Commander Tan will definitely not be wrong when he arrives at the garrison, and Commander Tan will definitely make some achievements in the future."

Tan Mingdao was quite moved when he heard this, who doesn't want to make contributions, who wants to be a subordinate in the palace all the time?

At this time, Tan Mingdao eagerly looked at Zhu Youshu, the king of Germany, and then at Xun Jingyun, looking like he wanted to speak and stopped.

Zhu Youshu sighed, and also saw Liu Yan's determination, not only withstood the pressure of the vassal kings in various places, but also sprinkled a large amount of money and grain.

"In that case, then Commander Tan, you can go with Lord Xun, in the future in the garrison, you must do a good job, don't embarrass my Dewang Mansion!"

Tan Mingdao was moved to clasp his fists and salute: "Your Highness your subordinates, you will definitely mix up your personal appearance in the future, and you will never embarrass Your Highness!" ”

Xun Jingyun clenched his fists and said: "Your Highness understands the righteousness, and the officials admire it!" ”

"After Lord Xun went back, he told the governor: This king has sent people to send letters to the vassal kings of various places, and he will convene the governors of the palaces as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Xun Jingyun went directly to the Governor's Mansion and relayed the words of King De Zhu Youshu, Liu Yan said with a smile: "It seems that King De is still very enlightened, with King De at the beginning, the work of the Shogunate War Department will be much easier to do next."

。 ”

"What the governor said is that his subordinates will go back, and first reorganize Tan Mingdao's subordinates, and show them to the guards and horses of the vassal kings in various places."

"Hmm."

Liu Yan said: "King De has made a good start here, and this governor will also add another fire, and he will leave for Qufu tomorrow to see the Holy Duke of Yan." ”