After Wei Bin finished reading the memorial, Xu Qi tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart and frowned and said, "Zhihou, what is the intention of making such a memorial? Why did you propose to reform the military power in Jiangnan? I don't seem to blame you, right?"

In the memorial, Chen Xi directly proposed to reform the long-standing military drawbacks in Jiangnan to ensure the combat effectiveness of the troops in Jiangnan.

Judging from the words and sentences of the memorial drafted by Chen Xi, it doesn’t seem to be because of the riots in the city last night, but it seems to be a premeditated, which probably means redistribution of the power of the officials left behind in Nanjing, especially the senior military leaders.

According to the original rules, the garrison eunuchs, the garrison ministers and the Secretary of the Nanjing Ministry of War jointly manage the army. The garrison eunuchs represent the emperor to exercise supervision power, which is equivalent to the supervisor; the Secretary of the Nanjing Ministry of War represents the court, which belongs to the civil servant sequence and is the hub for formulating strategies; the garrison eunuchs are the nominal commander of the Jiangnan army, representing the descendants of the founding fathers, who directly manage the army. If necessary, they can draw troops and horses, even if there is no military talisman of the court, can be impatiently followed. For example, in order to quell the rebellion last night, Xu Qi transferred thousands of troops to quell the rebellion.

The current reform is to enhance the status of generals. The commanders of each guard are directly responsible to the emperor. The troops under their jurisdiction are usually subject to the management of the garrison yamen, but the specific use of troops requires the emperor to allow them. At the same time, the generals of each guard, the garrison ministers and other hereditary nobles form the Military Executive Committee and take turns to serve as the president. Later, the senior leaders of the Nanjing army became the garrison eunuch, the Minister of War and the Chairman of the Executive Committee jointly manage the affairs.

For example, the garrison yamen became a role in the military region of later generations, mainly responsible for personnel, logistics, recruitment of recruits, etc. The garrison was equivalent to a field army, and directly obeyed the highest level and was not controlled by local authorities.

In order to ensure that the army will not become a vassal of the powerful, in the future, the money, grain, and military pay will be directly allocated to the Ministry of Revenue and will no longer pass through the garrison yamen.

As a result, the power of the garrison ministers was severely compressed because they had to compete with others for the position of president of the Executive Committee and became optional. Chen Xi's report directly targeted Xu Qi.

Chen Xi spread his hands: "Xu Laoruo thinks there is something wrong, you can tell it directly, and you can correct it as appropriate."

Because Xu Qiu was not by his side, he didn't know how to argue with Chen Xi for a while. Wang Zhuo saw a trace of signs next to him and hurriedly said: "We should make a long-term plan for this kind of thing. It is better to report the internal turmoil in the city last night... It is the first priority to calm people's hearts!"

Xu Qi raised his hand: "Zhihou, can we talk about some things in private? It's very difficult for me to do..."

Chen Xi smiled without saying a word, Qian Ning next to him said, "Mr. Xu, have you forgotten that Your Majesty issued a secret order to Lord Shen?"

Xu Qi's body was shocked. Qian Ning's words seemed to be warning him that this was not Chen Xi's own idea, but the emperor intended that Chen Xi lead and advance the matter. The reform of the Jiangnan army will eventually be completed by Shen Xi... It seems that the person who works in front of the stage is Chen Xi, but in fact the dominant is the emperor who firmly sits on Diaoyutai.

Chen Xidao: "Old Xu, it is more appropriate to have some things reported by the ministers... If you don't want to explain them, you should understand it."

Xu Qi suddenly became the target of public criticism. Wei Bin and Wang Zhuo turned around and looked at him. His face turned red and he was extremely embarrassed.

The moment is like releasing military power with a glass of wine. A mess has gone to the end and it has led to such a big theme of military reform. Chen Xi just said to him that you should resign to the court, or even take the initiative to propose a reform plan. After retreating, you can enjoy your old age, so that the emperor, the court and you will not be embarrassed, and I will also make it smoothly for you to work hard.

Xu Qiu is in a difficult situation to get rid of the tiger.

At this time, the person he was facing was Chen Xi. If it were someone else, he would have turned his back and left. The next step was to delay the matter indefinitely, and some people would threaten the rebellion.

However, at this moment, he had no evil thoughts at all. Chen Xi's achievements were made up of countless opponents' heads. If he wanted to oppose or even raise the flag of the anti-bank, he had to consider whether he could live tonight.

Xu Qi's face was gloomy: "It means... I must have a joint name?"

Chen Xi said: "Old Xu, no one wants to make things difficult for you, but if you insist on making things difficult for me, this matter will not be resolved so smoothly... I may stay in Nanjing for a long time, causing everyone to be at peace... It is better to fight quickly, hello, I, hello everyone."

Even though Xu Qi had already admitted his defeat before, he did not want to hand over the military power so easily.

Xu Qi said: "That's right, your doing so is equivalent to changing the tradition of military commanders of the Ming Dynasty for hundreds of years, which is contrary to the rules and regulations of the Ming Dynasty."

Xu Qi said it so righteously, but Wei Bin and Wang Zhuo would not stand on his side, because Wei Bin represents the emperor's interests. Although Wang Zhuo was graceful by Xu Qi, he was basically a member of the civil service group and was happy to restrict the power of the garrison ministers.

And everyone knows that Xu Qiu has been arrogant and domineering in Nanjing for many years and is so bold that he actually trades with Japanese pirates. He is also greedy in the distribution of military pay, which makes the officers and soldiers unable to make ends meet. He has to work at the homes of nobles or gentry to maintain his livelihoods and his family. In this way, he cannot maintain his combat effectiveness at all.

Wang Zhuo even thought: "Maybe it was because of the defeat in Jiuhua Mountain that was too miserable to make His Majesty deeply disappointed with the combat effectiveness of the Jiangnan army that caused today's events... Duke Wei, you really can't blame others."

Chen Xi shook his head slightly: "Everything cannot be forced. Mr. Xu thinks this report is inappropriate, so he should not participate in the joint draft."

Xu Qi frowned: "I mean what you mean, and I insist on reforming the military system? Are you not afraid of attracting criticism from the Korean government?"

While speaking, footsteps came from the door. Xu Cheng was in a hurry and was about to step in, but he was blocked from the way at the door.

Xu Qi looked at Xu Cheng and frowned: "Zhihou, what do you mean?"

Chen Xi waved his hand and blocked Zhu Hong at the door and let him go.

Xu Cheng hurried over and whispered in Xu Qi's ear. Xu Qi's face changed.

Xu Qi glared at Chen Xi: "Zhihou, how many things have you done in secret? Have you ever contacted other ministers and generals?"

Wang Zhuo and Wei Bin were both ashamed and did not expect Chen Xi to make trouble in secret. If Xu Qi hadn't said that, he wouldn't have known that Chen Xi would meet with other ministers and generals in advance before venting with the few people.

The two of them found it very strange. As soon as Chen Xi came to Nanjing, he stayed in an inn. When did he meet these people or contact them through some means, it was incredible.

Chen Xidao: "Mr. Xu shouldn't have any questions right now... I will follow the rules when doing things. If Mr. Xu feels that something is wrong, he can submit an impeachment. I don't need to explain everything I do."

Chen Xi was still kind to her and discussed with Xu Qi. In a blink of an eye, she became inaccessible again, and her appearance was cold and cold, which made Xu Qi feel powerless.

Chen Xi took back the preface he had handed over and said, "I will not stay in Jiangnan for too long. The chaos in the city has been settled. You have made great contributions. Go to Your Majesty to report your contributions to you... As for this matter, you agree or disagree, and you will never force me."

Wei Bin hurriedly said, "If you have something to do, please discuss it."

Wang Zhuo also said: "Yes, you can make a long-term plan and don't worry too much!"

Xu Qiu stood up: "What can I do for a long time? Feelings are not about you giving up power, right? I have been working hard for the country and the people for many years to get the bleak ending today?"

Wei Bin watched Xu Qi coldly, his tone was full of disdain: "If Mr. Xu thinks something is wrong, he can submit a memorial to the court directly. Your Majesty may understand the hard work of the meritorious old ministers and issue an order to correct it... Now I am talking to Lord Shen, it is futile... Some things are not something that our ministers can decide... As an official in the court, the most important thing is to be anxious about the king's worry. If you go against Your Majesty, no one will have a good end!"

Xu Qiu glared at Wei Bin, and Wang Zhuo quickly persuaded him: "Don't calm down."

Chen Xidao: "Why don't Mr. Xu go back and think about it carefully... Don't worry about this in advance, and it's okay to make a long-term plan. Then it's scheduled to have a result before tomorrow. Mr. Xu must give a letter of approval or not. I'll explain to the court... Come and see off the guests!"

Before Xu Qiu could react, Chen Xi had issued an order to expel guests.

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Xu Qi left the inn angrily, and regardless of Wang Zhuo coming over there, he wanted to talk to him. He drew into the sedan chair and went back to his house.

When he entered the main hall of Duke Wei's Mansion, Xu Qi began to throw things and said repeatedly: "I'm so angry. This kid is simply a smiling tiger with a wolf's ambition. After a long time, he wants to remove my power! He is really a person who should not behave like a person!"

Xu Cheng stood by and watched, not daring to interrupt Xu Qi's scolding.

After a long time, after Xu Qi calmed down, he glared at Xu Cheng and said, "Let me tell me what should I do?"

Xu Cheng said: "My grandfather, when Shen Zhihou led his troops south, he felt that he had a different mindset and did not expect this knife to fall on us... Fortunately, this time, Your Majesty led his troops westward to attack King Ning and insisted not to use him, which means that there is a big rift between Your Majesty and him, and may be used."

Xu Qi sneered: "If there is another rift, it's the turn of an accident. Don't you have to use him?"

Xu Cheng nodded: "After that being said, it seems that his reform is too strong now, not only does not tolerate the powerful people in the court, but he may even dislike him in the end... It seems that he has taken advantage of it, but he must be the one who suffers in the end..."

"hehe."

Xu Qiu laughed furiously, "Are you analyzing Shen Zhihou's future life trajectory with me? I'm afraid that I will die first on the day when he will not see his fall."

Xu Cheng said with a bitter face: "Actually, from the beginning, we have been in an unequal position with him. Unless you... have other plans, we can't fight him at all."

Xu Qi took a breath. At this time, he calmed down completely. After careful consideration, he understood what Xu Cheng meant.

Although local snakes can show off their power for a while, they cannot fight against the strong dragon crossing the river in the long run. Chen Xi’s biggest reliance is that the status of the court is far higher than that of Xu Qi. Even if they really want to remove Xu Qi’s position, Xu Qi has no temper at all.

"Just handing over the power of the general? This is related to the stability of Nanzhili and even Jiangnan... rash changes may bring immeasurable consequences." Xu Qi said with a calm face.

Xu Cheng tentatively suggested: "So, if there is any chaos in this Jiangnan area after you hand over the military power, won't the court blame Shen Zhihou in the end? Even if there is no chaos, we can find ways to create some."

Xu Qiu frowned and began to carefully consider the feasibility of the strategy Xu Cheng said.

Finally, Xu Qi shook his head and said, "If it takes too long, it will not be so easy to get the lost power back. Is this kid not guarding against anything? He has always been in a state of vague work."

Xu Cheng said: "Otherwise, you will have to... take the risk."

Xu Qi waved his hand: "Would you let me raise my eyes to rebel? Maybe Shen Zhihou is waiting for me to use this trick to get credit for my master's head, but at that time it will be a waste of money... I will never take my life and gamble with Shen Zhihou, and don't mention the suggestions of rebelling or killing him."

Xu Cheng looked at Xu Qi and said helplessly: "Master, since you don't want to do anything, you mean... compromise?"

Xu Qi couldn't help but sigh, and sat down helplessly, slumped on the chair, as if he had lost his soul.

After a long time, Xu Qi sighed quietly: "Oh... if someone else comes, you can delay it, and even find a way to make Your Majesty change his mind. This kid... can't stop it."

Xu Cheng said: "This may be because His Majesty and the court [Doudou] wanted Shen Zhihou to come to Nanjing as a villain."

Xu Qi shook his head: "When you hand over power, you can only do some secret articles, hoping to exchange for temporary stability or a buffer period... It depends on how you talk to him. He is also a nobleman and may come to Nanjing as a left-behind in the future. Only this kid can do such a thing that harms others and is not good for oneself."

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Xu Qi left, Wei Bin and Wang Zhuo did not walk too far, so they simply made an appointment to sit down at a teahouse near the inn.

Because there were brigade of officers and soldiers, the shopkeeper did not dare to step forward. Wei Bin sat there with an unfathomable look, which made Wang Zhuo a little nervous.

"Eunuch Wei, do you understand the situation?" Wang Zhuo asked.

Wei Bin said: "What can't you understand? Lord Shen is making a move... Lord Shen's intention is to be the army in the south of the Yangtze River... This is clearly a glass of wine to release military power."

Wang Zhuo sighed and said quietly: "It is okay to change it logically, but if you change it rashly, you are afraid that the adverse effects will be too great."

Wei Bin smiled and said, "Maybe it was because the Duke of Wei took over the past few years in Nanjing. We are the soldiers who are fighting for the iron battle. Only Duke of Wei stayed in the same position in Jiangnan for many years, and only recognized him from generals to soldiers... What do you think about Your Majesty? Now it's just a change to a resigned official."

Wang Zhuo thought about it carefully and nodded, "It's just that there are too many generals. If you take turns to the stage, it's probably not easy to control."

Wei Bin said: "Even if you have to be controlled, it is not your business to our family. What we have to do is to do well with the emperor. How the generals train soldiers and perform in front of the stage is their business. If there is chaos, we will support it. If there is no chaos, they will form their own system and have nothing to do with us."

"well!"

Wang Zhuo sighed, disagreeing with Wei Bin's statement, but he did not dare to refute it easily.

Wei Bin looked away: "Others can't complete the change in front of us, but when Lord Shen comes, everything can be done naturally. Let's be a spectator, it has little to do with us."

Wang Zhuo said: "If you are old, you will become the Minister of War. Don't cause trouble..."

Wei Bin smiled: "It shouldn't be."

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Chen Xi sent the three of them away, with a relaxed expression, and returned to the upper floor to prepare to revise the memorial.

Qian Ning followed Chen Xi upstairs, and Qian Ning was even more nervous about this matter.

After entering the room, Qian Ning said, "Sir, aren't you afraid that you will do whatever you want? If he intends to rebel, the situation in Jiangnan will be deteriorating immediately... Your troops are still in Xincheng, and it will take several days to mobilize them. I'm afraid..."

Chen Xidao: "If he really plots a rebellion, it will be a good thing. I just happened to remove the cancer for the court in advance... Are you afraid of death?"

Qian Ning's body trembled: "Who is not afraid of death? Hey, the villain hopes to be a few more years in the court. Lord Shen, aren't you afraid of him rebelling?"

Chen Xi shook his head: "If you don't do a good deed, you have to rebel. He thinks he is the Zhu royal family and can conquer the world at will. Even if he dares to do this, the soldiers below may not be able to obey... Besides, which one of the Eunuch Wei or Shangshu Wang will be rebellious?"

Even though Qian Ning had no good feelings for Wei Bin and Wang Zhuo, he could not think of any reason for them to follow Xu Qiu to rebel.

Chen Xi said again: "The military power in Jiangnan is not under the control of Duke of Wei. Now the military generals below know that they can stand on the stage. The soldiers and horses of each garrison will leave Nanjing to guard one side in the future, and there is no need to be controlled by him anymore... Even Duke of Wei's direct lineage, he must consider whether the risks and benefits of seeking rebellion are proportional to."

Qian Ning smiled and said, "Mr. Shen is brilliant."
Chapter completed!