Xiao Ruxun knew that Shen Yicheng would not allow him to challenge his authority so easily.
At this time when he was about to become the Prime Minister, what he needed was stability, authority, and a good impression from the outside world. He needed people to believe that he could lead Daming to a better tomorrow.
Therefore, he would definitely not let Xiao Ruxun take too much of the limelight.
However, he did not expect that he had dug a big hole for him to jump into. He had directly entangled him and made him unable to move so that he could take his time to deal with him.
But there was no doubt that this was an opportunity.
Since ancient times, those who succeeded in seizing power either controlled the bureaucratic system to launch a coup or controlled the army to launch a mutiny. They had their own foundation and were not just a show.
Zhu Yijun's military power and political power were in fact just for show. The real power was in the hands of the cabinet, in the hands of the upper level bureaucrats led by Shen Yicheng. They had the military power and political power in one person.
Therefore, Zhu Yijun could not defeat them. If he wanted to defeat them, he had to at least take back political power and military power.
Zhu Houzhao tried to take control of the military power and he achieved some results. Unfortunately, he fell into the water and died.
Zhu Houcong tried to take control of the political power and he succeeded for 30 years. Then, he was seen through and died.
After Zhu Yijun calmed down, he fully considered the methods and final results of the two previous emperors. Combined with his previous experience of failure, he chose to stabilize the political power while taking control of the military power.
Different from the other two emperors, he had Xiao Ruxun, a general with high prestige in the military. He decided to use Xiao Ruxun as a breakthrough to regain control of the military power and then rely on the military power to forcibly take back political power.
He clearly thought that military power was more reliable and important than political power. Otherwise, Zhu Houcong would not have lived so much longer than Zhu Houzhao.
Therefore, Zhu Yijun knew that this was a very difficult task. He comforted Xiao Ruxun and said, "I also know that Xun Gui has deep roots in the capital camp and all kinds of connections are entangled. It is indeed difficult for you to fully control the capital camp.
But Xiao Qing, we can only believe in you. You will definitely clean up the capital camp and revitalize it. The day you do so will be the day we set things right. Before that, Xiao Qing, we can only make things difficult for you! "
It seemed that Zhu Yijun was not completely clueless. Although it was difficult, it was better to do it than not to do it.
"I will not let you down, Your Majesty!"
Xiao Ruxun could only say so.
However, he still had no idea how to deal with the Capital Camp and how to deal with the nobles' resistance against him.
Zhu Yijun nodded.
"We must tell you that at present, We do not have military power in our hands. We cannot bypass the cabinet and the Ministry of War to directly command any troops, including the palace guards. Xiao Qing, the first thing you need to do after taking office is to take control of the palace guards for us.
Once you take control of the palace guards, you can ensure that there is no need to worry about the inner palace. After that, we will gradually take control of the capital camp. We will do our best to cooperate with you. If you need manpower, We have ordered Zhang Cheng to secretly train a group of troops in the Western Mountains outside the capital. They can be given to you at any time. "
Xiao Ruxun froze.
"Your Majesty … is training troops in the Western Mountains?"
Zhu Yijun nodded helplessly. "Ever since Wang Xijue and the Empress Dowager joined hands, We have felt that we have no people to use, much less soldiers to use. Last year, the weather was very cold and there were large numbers of starving people outside the capital. We had Zhang Cheng secretly recruit suicide soldiers for us and train them in the Western Mountains. There are three thousand of them.
Originally, after learning of the Shanxi incident, We were a little muddle-headed from anger and planned to use these three thousand people and the troops that Xiao Qing brought back to participate in the prisoner offering ceremony to directly take control of the capital. However, We then calmed down and found that there were too many problems with this method.
Later, when we were discussing your reward, Shen Yicheng suggested that We let you take control of the capital camp and train the soldiers. We thought that if we let you take control of the capital camp, then all the problems would be easily solved. "
Xiao Ruxun was just about to say something when Zhu Yijun waved his hand. "We know what you want to say. Shen Yicheng does not have good intentions. He wants to turn the capital camp into a place to trap you so that you can't use your hands and feet. At the same time, it will be convenient for him to suppress you. Don't worry, with We here, We can't control other people, but We can control Shen Yicheng."
It turned out that the Emperor also knew that this old fellow did not have good intentions.
Xiao Ruxun nodded.
"Your Majesty's thorough consideration is worthy of this subject's admiration. However, has Your Majesty thought about what to do after taking control of the capital? Even if Your Majesty controls the capital camp, the capital, and the officials, the Daming cannot go a day without people working. If Your Majesty wants to punish the officials, who will do the work?
This subject suggests that Your Majesty should not use overly direct methods to punish the officials. Instead, you should use a more gentle and gradual method to ensure the stability of the court while seizing back power. Otherwise, if the world is not stable, it will not be a blessing for the Daming. "
Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "We are very comforted that our beloved subject has such insight. We know that the world is still the Daming's world. Our actions are related to how the people of the world view the Daming. Although We were very angry at one time, We have already calmed down.
We know what to do and what not to do. We also know that Rome was not built in a day. We will not lose our composure. We want to be the First Emperor, we want to be the King of Han. After seizing back the military power, We will naturally have a way to take back other things. "
Xiao Ruxun also knew that he had nothing more to say. What would happen next was not something that could be predicted at the moment. There might be more things to do and more troubles waiting for him.
As for Myanmar …
"Your Majesty, if this subject stays in the capital, then Myanmar …"
Before Xiao Ruxun could finish, Zhu Yijun nodded to show that he understood.
"Beloved subject, you trained 30,000 elite soldiers in Myanmar, right?"
Xiao Ruxun nodded and said, "I was ordered to train 30,000 elite soldiers to guard the southern border. The Zhennan Army is well-trained and can be used. Now, the person in charge of the government affairs in Myanmar is Yuan Huang, the Minister of War who praised this subject in the war of Korea. After he resigned three years ago, he responded to this subject's request and came out to help."
"That's good. Myanmar is an additional trump card in my hand. We can't use it easily. After my beloved subject is promoted to Duke Qin, I will grant the title of Marquis Zhennan to your eldest son, Xiao Guoliang, and reduce taxes for three years. Then, Minister Yuan will continue to guard Myanmar.
The capital is dangerous. I can't let my beloved subject's family come to the capital and risk their lives. My beloved subject, please be patient for some time. Naturally, you must keep in touch with Myanmar. At the critical moment, the 30,000 soldiers will be of great use. "
Zhu Yijun ordered.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Zhu Yijun was so considerate that he relieved Xiao Ruxun's worries. Without any worries, Xiao Ruxun could focus all his energy on the issue of the capital camp, fight with the nobles with wits and courage, and hold the military power of the capital camp in his hands.
However, this road was destined to be dangerous. There were too many people who made money by eating without pay and relied on their positions in the capital camp to get their resumes. If he wanted to revitalize the capital camp, besides the order and support of the Emperor, Xiao Ruxun also needed other support.
At this time, the support of Shi Xing was very important.
Shi Xing was the Minister of Defense. Could the revitalization of the military region of the capital be bypassed by Shi Xing?
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