Grand Tutor, here is the list of military generals that need to be dismissed." Yang Shiqi handed the thick stack to Liu Chun. His face was not pretty, and the heavy list was just like a huge rock that was pressed in his heart, and it was definitely not easy.

Yang Shiqi knew very well that the rectification of officials and the layoffs of hundreds of people would cause severe shocks and it would take a long time to restore peace.

This time, thousands of military officers were directly abolished, and they were all the same as those who commanded the army. If you are not careful, the world will be in chaos.

In other words, Zhu Di and Liu Chun did this, but if it were someone else, they would have given up long ago and didn't even think about it.

"Tai Shi, I discussed with several other cabinet members. Things will be smoother. Do you see if you can promote them in batches and regions, and set a five-year or ten-year standard. This will be much more convenient and the resistance will be much smaller..."

Liu Chun smiled faintly, "Sir Yang, your words are Lao Cheng's words for the country. However, just giving in and compromising can't solve the problem. When it's time to take action, you should be more decisive. What's more, if you don't wait, you can straighten out the domestic situation quickly, how can you move foreign troops?"

Yang Shiqi looked at Liu Chun in surprise and said in horror: "Tao Shi, is it going to fight again?"

Liu Chun nodded, "Our Majesty's fifty holy birthday is right in front of you. I have asked someone to inform the various vassal states and ask them to present gifts to show their loyalty!"

Liu Chun smiled very well, but Yang Shiqi shivered. He understood the meaning of this. It seemed that a country was going to be in trouble again.

"Tai Shi, since this is the case, the cabinet will prepare more money and rewards to reform the military system and pave the way. It will minimize conflicts and twists and turns, and make all parties satisfied."

Liu Chun smiled, "It's great that Mr. Yang can think about this, we should try to be prepared for any trouble."

...

After giving the order, it was finally time for the official reward. All the royal kings led by Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi arrived. All the six cabinet ministers and nine ministers and important officials came.

Opposite them, there were all the generals of the Ming Dynasty. Among these generals, Duke of Liang Lan Yu, Duke of Cheng Zhu Neng, Duke of Cao Li Xian, and Duke of Hai Li Jinglong who had just returned to Beijing, they formed a bunch of them. In addition, Duke of Jing Chen Heng, Duke of Tong'an Huozhen, Duke of Jing'an Wang Zhong, Duke of Jing'an Li Yuan, Duke of Anping Li Yuan, Duke of Wu'an Zheng Heng, Duke of Cheng'an Guo Liang, Duke of Ningyang Chen Mao, Duke of Qingyuan Wang Yong, Bo of Anyuan Liu Sheng, Duke of Guangen Liu Cai, Duke of Xining Song Hu... There are more than twenty military officials, a large area of ​​blackness.

Since Zhu Di ascended the throne, military officials had to separate the parties and rarely gathered so neatly.

This time, Halie was defeated, and the north was basically pacified, and with the reform of the military system, all of these people were gathered in the capital.

As old military leaders, they respect Zhu Di and know Liu Chun's status, but it is a delusion to make them bow their heads easily and recognize this military system reform!

Zhu Di knew it, and Liu Chun knew it too.

Originally, after taking down the Zhang family, their monarchs and ministers were planning this decisive battle. Unexpectedly, Chang Mao suddenly returned, disrupting the deployment of Liu Chun and Zhu Di. But it doesn’t matter. It is precisely because of Chang Mao’s return that Liu Chun and Zhu Di have more room for maneuver.

"As the emperor, the king and the father of all people, I have never slacked off for a moment since the end of my life..." Zhu Di spoke slowly and finally began to speak.

All the civil and military officials were tense, listened with their ears, and did not dare to be careless at all.

Zhu Di also said: "I cannot govern the world alone, and I rely on it for civil and military officials. Rewarding merits and punishments is a means for me to respect my subjects, so I must be fair and appropriate. Duke of Zheng Chang Mao, who has been away from the country for ten years, went deep into foreign lands, worked hard to investigate the feelings of the barbarians. Now that I have returned with honor, how can I be stingy with kindness and rewards!"

"But before rewarding them, I have one more person to deal with." Zhu Di paused and glanced at Liu Chun.

Liu Chun took a step forward and "bring up Wucheng Hou Wang Cong."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone walked up with a white-haired, wrinkled old man, and went to the middle of the Golden Palace and knelt down obediently.

"The criminal minister Wu Chenghou Wang Cong, pay homage to Your Majesty!"

It was not until he spoke that everyone realized that this person was Wang Cong!

The Marquis of Wucheng, Wang Cong, who is known as strong and able to kill enemies with a sword! Once upon a time, he wanted to get rid of Liu Chun, why did he become so old in the blink of an eye?

Everyone still remembers that he was taken down by Liu Chun because of the death of Ru Feng, the Minister of Personnel.

Next, Liu Chun became the prime minister, took charge of the government affairs and implemented reforms. Everyone forgot about this person. Unexpectedly, at this moment, he actually brought him up.

What is this to do?

Zhu Di slowly looked at Wang Cong and sighed slightly. After all, he was an old brother from the past. Now he looks like a candle in the wind and will be extinguished at any time.

"Come on, give him a pie."

Soon after, someone sent Dunzi, Wang Cong trembled and thanked him, and then sat down.

"Taoshi, please ask!"

Liu Chun nodded, turned his head, and said to Wang Cong: "You have found Tianguan Ruhua. What did you say? Rutianguan died of serious illness that night. Do you think you are guilty?"

Wang Cong sighed deeply, then raised his head, his face full of pain.

"Tai Shi, my colleagues, mentioned Ru Tianguan. The sinner was heartbroken and wanted to die for him! A few days ago, in order to oppose the reform of the military system, the sinner went to Ru Tianguan to discuss and ask him to help speak, and objected together. But Ru Tianguan was very thoughtful and advised me not to act alone, to put the overall situation first, to put the Ming Dynasty first, and not to care too much about personal gains and losses... However, the sinner was obsessed with the ghost and actually started arguing with Ru Tianguan. At that time, he coughed one after another, and could hardly speak. I was still angry, thinking that he deliberately pretended to be sick and wanted to make excuses. I, I said a lot of excessive words..." Wang Cong's voice became lower and lower, and his face was full of shame, and he wanted to get into the cracks of the bricks.

Ru Wei advised him not to fight against the court, but he mocked Ru Wei. In order to gain a foothold in Peking, he cursed them, and now he has put on the airs of a heavenly official. Don’t think we don’t know who you are... Looking back now, Ru Wei was using his last breath to persuade him not to be stupid.

Ru Wei did not feel sorry for him, but instead took out his heart.

Unfortunately, when he realized that Ru Wei was dead and he had already fallen into the imperial prison, he was a big mistake and could not be saved.

"Your Majesty, the crime of Ru Tianguan's death is unforgivable. I would rather die than thank the world!"

Wang Cong trembled and knelt down again, prostrating himself.

Zhu Di looked at him and sighed in annoyance for a while, saying nothing.

"Tai Shi, it's time to invite Duke Zheng and others."

Liu Chun nodded, and today's real protagonist entered Fengtian Palace.

Chang Mao was wearing a kirin suit, and the other envoys also came to the Golden Palace in crimson gowns. Chang Mao was about to kneel down and kowtow, but Zhu Di reached out to stop and said, "You are the heroes of the Ming Dynasty. From now on, you don't need to kneel down and worship."

Liu Chun also smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Duke Zheng, just bow!"

Chang Mao hurriedly gave a gift, and the rest followed.

Zhu Di smiled, walked down from the dragon throne, and came to everyone.

He walked to an envoy.

"Your name is Guo Ji, right?"

"Yes, it's the weak minister."

Zhu Di smiled and said, "Tai Shi, do you know what kind of achievements Guo Ji has?"

Liu Chun immediately said: "Guo Ji was ordered to serve as an envoy in Hongwu in the 25th year of Hongwu. After one year and three months, he arrived at Halie. At that time, King Halie Khan rebelled and seized the envoys of the Ming Dynasty. Guo Ji and his party suffered heavy casualties... During the period of detention, Guo Ji was a prisoner, drank snow and swallowed felts, and suffered all the torture, but he was able to remain loyal to his ministers, not worship the barbarians, and was strong and strong, and could be called the backbone of the Ming Dynasty!"

"good!"

Zhu Di laughed and said, "You don't worship the barbarians, maybe you don't worship the emperor. You are the backbone of the Ming Dynasty and will always be straight and strong... The Grand Master, come and get a gold medal!"

"Abide by the order!"

Liu Chun took a box of red sandalwood from the people below, and after unfolding it, a gold medal shone brightly. Liu Chun picked it up with both hands, and Zhu Di picked it up with both hands, grabbed the bright yellow ribbon and hung it on Guo Ji's neck.

For a moment, Guo Ji's eyes were filled with tears and his whole body was trembling.

"I, I have not fulfilled the order of the late emperor and failed to serve the country with death. Now that I am lucky enough to return, how can I receive the great kindness of the emperor?"

Zhu Di shook his head and said, "No need to be too humble. Halie is a foreign land of barbarians and barbarians. How can he succeed in exploring the unknown? Your achievements are comparable to Zhang Qian, and you are better than Su Wu. If our Ming Dynasty wants to last forever and prosper, you need loyal and brave men like you, which is what you deserve."

After Zhu Di finished speaking, he took a bright yellow document from Liu Chun, which briefly stated the reason for his meritorious service. Zhu Di also handed it over to Guo Ji.

There was no reward of money, no wife and son, and no official title was promoted, but just hanging a gold medal on your chest, it suddenly became different.

Someone had received medals in the Jingnan Campaign, but that was aimed at the heroes who defended Peking, which was an exception. But this time it was different.

Liu Chun suggested that Zhu Di also issued an order.

From now on, all those who have made contributions to the state can receive medals of different levels according to the situation.

This medal is different from an official title, and it will not increase salary. However, seeing a person holding a medal makes those who have not obtained it jealous.

Whenever Zhu Di walked in front of someone, he would ask Liu Chun to introduce his merits, and then personally hang up medals to praise and encourage them. The people who received the medals were arranged next to Wang Cong.

The comparison was really tragic. Wang Cong's old face was swelling even worse than that of a pig's liver. He forced himself to cough, and his heart was bleeding.

But no one would care about him. Zhu Di walked around and finally walked in front of Chang Mao.

The box he gave him this time was completely different. It was a turquoise. There were two golden dragons embedded on the box. This look alone was extraordinary!

Zhu Di patted Chang Mao on the shoulder and said without Liu Chun's words, "You are the son of King Kaiping, who is in Zheng Guogong. He took the initiative to go to a foreign land and worked tirelessly. In ten years, he was born and died and made great contributions to the country and was a model for the people. How can I not reward you? Chang Mao, look at what this thing I have prepared for you?"
Chapter completed!