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Volume 1: Eagle Chapter 556: Earthquake and Mutiny

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    There are many people paying attention to Emperor Tianqi's reorganization of Jinyiwei and Dongchang, but very few people actually express their opinions. After all, this is Emperor Tianqi's personal army, and not many people will interrupt.  The most important thing about this reform is personnel selection. Emperor Tianqi strictly restricted the interference of Jinyiwei and Dongchang in local administration, and instead transformed Jinyiwei and Dongchang into institutions similar to the National Security Bureau in later generations.  Although the responsibilities on the surface have been reduced a lot, the power has not been reduced, but has a tendency to increase.  However, detailed provisions have been made for the assessment and selection of personnel.  Added more detailed divisions into the responsibilities of Jinyiwei and Dongchang, allowing them to play more roles.  Under such circumstances, the three years of Tianqi came to a successful end. Although the overall reform measures were not further implemented, they also had a relatively successful beginning.  At the great court meeting in the fourth year of Tianqi, Emperor Tianqi announced an imperial edict to carry out military restructuring nationwide. All officials were well prepared for this and did not cause much turmoil.  However, the six northern provinces were reformed first. The Minister of Military and Aircraft, Ding Guogong, was fully responsible for the reform, and Sun Chengzong, the chief assistant of the military and aircraft, held the overall direction.  For a time, everyone in the government and the public was busy, and the huge state machine of the Ming Dynasty began to operate at full speed.  The entire court was busy, measuring land for farming, clearing troops and selecting generals were all in full swing.  After a year of construction, the two shipyards in Jinzhou on the Liaodong Peninsula and Dengzhou on the Shandong Peninsula are on track.  The navy of the Ming Dynasty began a large-scale expansion and training with an unprecedented development trend.  Emperor Tianqi believed that within two years, the Ming Dynasty would have a large-scale navy. Coupled with the restructuring of the army, the Ming Dynasty's military force would reach an unprecedented new height.  The application of various new ordnance and the research and development of new tactics are also in full swing.  Although it will take more time to digest these things, the head has been made.  The rest is just a matter of time.  Sitting in the court hall, Emperor Tianqi listened to the ministers' continuous reports and dealt with the major events that happened in the court one by one.  Emperor Tianqi was already familiar with these things.  "Your Majesty, Qiao Yingjia, governor of Yangzhou, wrote a letter. In December of the third year of Tianqi's reign, on December 10, the third year of Tianqi's third year, Shenshi was four o'clock. Yingtian, Suzhou, Songjiang, Fengyang, Sizhou, Huai'an, Yangzhou, and Chuzhou in South Zhili  There were earthquakes in six prefectures and two prefectures, especially in Yangzhou. More than 380 city walls collapsed, and more than 20 city walls shook. The roof beams and pillars all collapsed, and the city walls collapsed.  There was a sound, and houses collapsed and water overflowed. In Changzhou, Zhenjiang, and Yangzhou, the sound was like a huge thunder, shaking down countless houses and killing many people.  The rivers are roaring, the walls and houses of Changshu are shaken, and the tops of the Dongsha pagodas are also cracked.  Taixing, Wusong, and Yixing, Changzhou Prefecture, all shook like thunder. The houses of Songjiang Prefecture, Huating, Shanghai, Nanhui Guards Station, Yishabao, Wuxi, and Jingjiang all shook, and the water in Wujin Bad House and Lake flew away.  Jiangning, **, Wuxian, Jiangyin, Danyang, Jintan, Dantu, Liyang and Jiangxi were all shocked on the same day. "After talking about some trivial things, Liu Yijing, the cabinet chief assistant at the university, stood up with a smile on his face.  With a sad look, he told the news that caused an uproar in the whole country.  Emperor Tianqi already knew about this matter.  This time Yangzhou was the center of the earthquake. It can be said that most of the city of Yangzhou was destroyed.  Although he was mentally prepared for the small ice age in the last years of Apocalypse, Emperor Apocalypse still did not expect such a catastrophe from the beginning.  Helplessly rubbing his swollen forehead, Emperor Tianqi looked at Liu Yijing and said: "Liu Aiqing, this is a natural disaster! Disaster relief is urgent. Yangzhou is an important town in the south of the Yangtze River, and nothing should be missing. I don't know if the cabinet will take any measures.  "Have you come up with a disaster relief strategy?" "I have reported to the emperor that after the memorial was sent to the cabinet, I have discussed it with several academics. The cabinet must take it seriously and came up with several opinions. The first court should dispatch the Central Committee.  Important ministers should go to preside over disaster relief matters to stabilize local people's hearts. Second, the court should severely crack down on unscrupulous merchants who make money from disasters, and punish all those who hoard.  , or local loans, we must raise a large amount of food in a short time." Liu Yijing bowed respectfully and came up with his own method.  He nodded slowly. This kind of matter is generally dealt with by the cabinet under the rules and regulations. Now that the imperial court is not so poor, there should not be much problem with relief.  However, Emperor Tianqi was worried about another thing, that is, the court was going to run out of money again.  Whether it is the reform of the military system, the construction of the Imperial College and the Imperial Military Academy, the expansion of the firearms factory and the addition of a new shipyard, these are all large and expensive projects.  The cost of this disaster relief must be quite high., it seems that I have to find a way to make money again.  "Liu Aiqing, the cabinet will come up with a charter as soon as possible, and the matter of raising money and food will start immediately. The disaster relief minister sent this time will be handed over to Guan Aiqing of the Ministry of Household Affairs! In addition, I will send Jin Yiwei and Dongchang to assist.  Let them deal with those unscrupulous traders!" Emperor Tianqi did not ask the ministers for their opinions, but made his own decision.  The ministers did not object. Disaster relief is a thankless task. It would be better if you go it alone, and you might get some gray income.  Now Emperor Tianqi has sent people from Dongchang and Jinyiwei. If he dares to collect things, Emperor Tianqi will know about it the next day.  Many people looked at Ying Zhen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, with sympathy. Obviously, this job was not easy to handle, and if there were any mistakes, it would be a serious crime.  Disaster-stricken areas are full of victims. If rioters take the opportunity to cause trouble, it will be a disservice to disaster relief and they will definitely be punished.  However, many people were disappointed. Not only did Guan Yingzhen not show any dissatisfaction, but he strode out with joy on his face and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, don't worry. I will do my best and will never let you down."  "My dear, please feel free to act boldly. If you have any trouble, please ask me for help at any time!" Emperor Tianqi looked at Guan Yingzhen with satisfaction and said with a smile.  Emperor Tianqi was naturally very clear about Guan Yingzhen's reaction. Emperor Tianqi had known these ministers very well for such a long time.  Guan Yingzhen is not very utilitarian. He can be said to be a true Confucian disciple. He is full of ambitions to govern the country, harmonize his family and bring peace to the world.  He has always followed Zhang Juzheng as an example and was determined to do something for the people.  But Guan Yingzhen is different from those nerds. Whether he is an official or does things, he has his own principles and skills. He is a practical official.  It can be said that after the selection of Emperor Tianqi, all the officials in the court are capable of becoming ministers and officials, and they can all take charge of their own affairs.  After arranging this matter, Emperor Tianqi glanced at the faces of the ministers and said: "Dear sirs, is there anything else you can do?" "Your Majesty, the Ministry of War has urgently reported from 800 miles away this morning that there is a military riot in Hangzhou.  ! " Xiong Wencan, the Minister of War, once again made the government and the public into an uproar. Unexpectedly, just after the earthquake occurred in Yangzhou, there would be military chaos in Hangzhou.  Emperor Tianqi also frowned. Is it such a coincidence?  Now the imperial court is paying special attention to the military. The military reform of the seven northern provinces has just begun, and a mutiny actually occurred in Hangzhou.  After pondering for a moment, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Tell me the details!" "Yes, Your Majesty, the memorial says that some people in Hangzhou put up lanterns, accidentally started a fire and burned their houses. The soldiers of the nine battalions took advantage of the chaos and rose up.  There were ten watchtowers outside the Qiantang Gate. At that time, Commander Yang restrained the soldiers from causing chaos. They were tied up and returned to the camp. They hung them on high poles and wanted to shoot them with bows and arrows. The two guerrillas comforted them with their words.  The situation is still unclear, but Mr. Yang is now dismissed from his position at home!" Xiong Wencan responded and told what happened.  No one in the court spoke this time. Even a fool could see that there was something wrong. If any of the soldiers started a rebellion, it would be a serious crime to confiscate the family and exterminate the clan.  What's more, these soldiers from the ninth battalion did not rob or extort, but went to burn ten watchtowers outside Qiantang Gate. This is obviously a problem with their IQ.  For such a big thing, the last person to push it out was just a boss, which was simply a joke.  Emperor Tianqi's eyes swept across everyone's faces, and he said with a smile: "This memorial is very interesting. I wonder whose beloved minister this is?" Many people could hear the unkindness in Emperor Tianqi's tone.  The person who submitted the memorial was going to die. This was everyone's first reaction.  Many people couldn't help but curse, is this person an idiot?  Now that the imperial court is carrying out military reform, this kind of mutiny is obviously adding fuel to the fire. Who dares to hide it?  What's more, Emperor Tianqi's emphasis on the army has reached a jaw-dropping level.  Many people keep saying in their hearts, I don¡¯t know this idiot, I don¡¯t know this idiot!  "Back to the Emperor, the person who presented this memorial was Li Dao, the governor of Zhejiang!" Xiong Wencan said a name expressionlessly. Many people breathed a sigh of relief, and some people's faces became very ugly, including the Minister of Punishment.  Wu Liangsi.  Smiling and nodding, Emperor Tianqi took the memorial handed over by Wang Chengen, with a playful smile on his face, and said: "This matter should be under the control of the Military Aircraft Department. I wonder what Duke Wei Guo thinks?" I, Duke Wei, Nanjing,  In charge of the Nanjing garrison camp, he can be said to be the number one person in the southern army.  But at this moment, the Duke's face looked very exciting, turning red and white, and he was cursing in his heart.  However, when Emperor Tianqi asked, Wei Guogong did not dare not to say anything, so he had to think about it while walking.
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