"Slander is completely slander. I, Zhang Jing, am loyal and loyal to the Holy One! Everything I do is to destroy the Japanese pirates, restore the prosperity of Jiangnan, and serve the Holy One." After hearing this, Zhang Jing suddenly changed his face and expressed anger. word.
Zhu Ping'an's words ignited Zhang Jing's emotions. In fact, Zhang Jing had already heard some rumors. Some people with ulterior motives and fear of instability in the world maliciously slander themselves! He said that he was in control of the key points, but he was still unwilling to send troops to suppress the Japanese. If you don't suppress the Japanese, what are you going to do? I'm afraid he has a disobedient heart and so on.
What a load of nonsense!
Bloody words!
I, Zhang Jing, am loyal to the Holy One. I am a minister of the Holy One in life, and a ghost of the Holy One in death. This heart can be learned from heaven and earth!
The soldiers and horses of the guard station are so stretched that they are vulnerable to a blow. How can we send troops? ! The wolf soldiers have just been transferred and have not yet been assigned or trained together. How can they be dispatched? ! To forcefully send troops is not to suppress the Japanese, that is to seek death!
Thinking of these rumors, Zhang Jing became furious, his chest rose and fell, and he couldn't control his emotions.
After hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but think more.
Yes, there will definitely be criticism and suspicion. They have not yet taken over the military command power of the provincial governors, and they have already heard a lot of rumors criticizing Zhang Jing for having too much military power. What "Zhang Jing is?" He holds almost half of the country’s military power. You can also withhold taxes from the south of the Yangtze River to raise troops. If you have troops and food, if you have any idea, it will be earth-shaking." What "Zhang Jing has a large number of troops, but he does not listen to the imperial court's strategy of quickly suppressing the Japanese, and has been holding back his troops. He What do you want to do? "Ah, there are countless.
It is conceivable that if Zhang Jing also took away the military power of governors of various provinces, the rumors would be ten times what they are today.
You, Zhang Jing, did not listen to the imperial court's instructions to quickly suppress the Japanese, and even took away the military power of the governor authorized by the imperial court. What do you want to do? ! Do you want to imitate Sima Yi and do Gao Pingling or do you want to imitate Zhao Kuangyin and do Chen Qiao? !
“Of course this is slander, but Lord Governor, we are deep in the south of the Yangtze River, far away from the center, and there are many people with ulterior motives and deliberate constraints in the center. How can slander be avoided? You must know that people’s words are terrible, and the Holy Spirit is naturally wise. Shenwu, but three people can make a tiger, Lord Governor."
Zhu Ping'an pointed in the direction of the capital and consoled him, reminding Zhang Jing to be careful of the slanderous people far away in the capital.
In addition, Zhang Jing was also vaguely reminded to be careful of Emperor Jiajing's suspicion.
Although Zhu Pingan said that Emperor Jiajing was wise and mighty, if Emperor Jiajing was really wise and mighty, how could three people become a tiger?
You know, Emperor Jiajing was not a majestic and generous emperor. On the contrary, he was an emperor who liked to be suspicious and accustomed to raising questions.
In this regard, Zhang Jing, who had been in the officialdom for decades, also knew the nature of Emperor Jiajing.
"I am upright and not afraid of slanting shadows. I, Zhang Jing, am loyal and loyal, and my Holy Majesty is wise and powerful. Why should I be afraid of the slanders of some young people!"
Zhang Jing cupped his fists and arched towards the capital. He insisted with a straight face.
Still not letting go?
Zhu Ping'an frowned in surprise. He didn't expect Zhang Jing to be so insistent and still wouldn't let go at this time.
Everyone present also thought that Zhang Jing was going to insist on taking over the military command power of the governors of various provinces and unified command. However, at this time, they heard Zhang Jing's voice changed again, coughed, and spoke slowly. .
“However, I see that Zihou, Lord Tu and others are all enthusiastic and want to share the worries and solve the problems for this governor. I cannot let your enthusiasm go cold, so I will temporarily keep the governors in their respective jurisdictions. military command authority, but my orders are higher than your orders. Once my orders If there is an order, it must be followed immediately and completely without any delay or discount. If it is violated, I will follow the military law. Don't blame me for not predicting what I said."
Zhang Jing finally relented, no. The military command power was taken away from the governors, and each governor retained it.
Tu Dashan looked at Zhu Pingan with some surprise. Unexpectedly, Zhu Pingan persuaded Governor Zhang.
He is truly worthy of being the top scholar. At this time, he was able to convince Governor Zhang, and everyone looked at Zhu Ping'an.
"Please rest assured, Governor, as long as the Governor orders, we will immediately and fully comply with it!"
Governors such as Zhu Ping'an and Tu Dashan stood up almost at the same time to express their stance. They can I don’t want Zhang Jing to regret it.
"Very good." Zhang Jing nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "One more thing, the five generals Lu Boring, Tang Kekuan, Yu Dayou, Li Fengshi, and Zou Jifang have been assigned by the governor. Guest soldiers, they and guest soldiers are related to the overall situation of suppressing Japanese invaders in Jiangnan. From today on, they They and their troops are under the direct leadership of the governor! If you really need to mobilize your command, you must ask me for permission in advance. Do you have any objections?" br>After Zhang Jing finished speaking, the scene became quiet.
Zhang Jing was doing the next best thing. He had failed to take back the military command power of all the provinces south of the Yangtze River. Now he could make some changes and take back the generals with combat effectiveness in the south of the Yangtze River and the command and mobilization rights of the army. He could also achieve his wish.
As for the military command rights of other garrison troops, forget about them. Their combat effectiveness is too low anyway, and they will be of little use if they are taken back. It is also a big burden to have to take care of their food, drink, diarrhea and military pay.
In fact, thinking about it, it is better now. We only take away the effective generals in Jiangnan and the command of the army. We only need to take care of their food, drink, litter and military pay. Invisibly, it has been reduced by more than half. burden.
Reducing the number of troops and going into battle lightly not only ensures combat effectiveness, but also reduces the burden. Why not do it.
Zhang Jing squinted his eyes and glanced at Zhu Pingan, Tu Dashan and other governors one by one, waiting for their answers.
As expected of Zhang Jing!
Zhu Ping'an quickly figured out Zhang Jing's intention and had to give Zhang Jing a thumbs up in his heart.
As expected of Zhang Jing, he deserves to be a capable minister who will go down in history! His political wisdom and skill are truly admirable.
Even, Zhu Pingan thought, perhaps Zhang Jing did not want to take back the military command power of each province. His purpose may be to take back the powerful military command power of each province, that is, Lu Boring, Tang Kekuan, Yu Dayou and others army.
Zhang Jing wanted to send Yu Dayou, Lu Boring, Tang Kekuan and others over, but Zhu Pingan and others were reluctant to leave.
But
Military orders are like mountains.
Besides, there is no reason to refuse.
As the governor of Jiangnan, Zhang Jing's mobilization and command of all the troops and horses in Jiangnan were all a matter of Zhang Jing's words. This is also the authority given to Zhang Jing by Emperor Jiajing.
Now that Zhang Jing wants to tease Yu Dayou, Lu Boring, Tang Kekuan and the others, how dare Zhu Ping'an and the others have any objections.
If you have an opinion, it means you have an opinion against Emperor Jiajing's imperial edict, and you are bullying the emperor. Who dares to have an opinion!
"We have no objection!" After a moment, Zhu Pingan and others replied one after another.
“Good!” Zhang Jing smiled with satisfaction. (End of this chapter)