Chapter 301 Recruiting and Preparing for War

Facing Zhu Houzhao's inquiry, all the ministers bowed their heads and remained silent in a tacit understanding, as if there was some treasure on the ground.

Each one of them was embarrassed to tell the reason why he was beaten, for fear of making his colleagues laugh.

"Li Yue, do you want to tell me?"

Zhu Houzhao casually pointed at the head of the Host and Guest Department of the Ministry of Etiquette.

"Your Majesty, this was beaten by my wife."

The emperor personally called him by name and asked him to tell him how the official dared to resist. With a mournful face, he told him the reason for the injury on his face.

"Hahahahaha"

The intact ministers burst into laughter, which made the ministers with injuries on their faces even more embarrassed, and wished they could bury their heads deeply into the ground.

It’s so embarrassing!

These days, it is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people that men are superior to women, and that husbands follow their wives. There are not many women who dare to hit their husbands, but they are very few.

Even though there has never been a shortage of cultivation resources issued by the imperial court, the progress of cultivation is still far from ideal.

Zhu Houzhao's eyes wandered back and forth on the injured minister, and his face twitched slightly. It was really strange that hundreds of ministers were beaten by their wives!

"You are also ministers of the imperial court after all, why can't you even control your own backyard?"

"Old minister, a few days ago"

After three years of military service and military training, even if he is sent back to his hometown after three years, he is still a serious soldier. He can be called up in wartime and organized casually to defend a side.

Liang Chu stumbled for a long time before he explained the matter clearly.

"How many soldiers does Your Majesty plan to recruit for this expansion of the army?"

"Your Majesty, this moment, that moment!"

The officials of the six ministries headed by the cabinet frowned. Military expansion meant spending money, and spending money was tantamount to cutting their hearts.

Most of the ministers with injuries on their faces were in the same situation. The gentle and graceful lady suddenly became aggressive and fierce, and no one could bear it.

On the contrary, their wives and children have less time to do and have no shortage of resources. Naturally, their progress in cultivation will be much faster.

Liang Chu and other ministers who were beaten were speechless and wanted to say that the emperor could stand and speak without pain in his back.

Zhu Houzhao was still puzzled. Since he was just drinking and talking about poetry, he just needed to explain clearly. Liang Chu's wife should not be an unreasonable shrew.

Everyone looked at Zhu Houzhao in disbelief. They all knew that the emperor never took action, and once he did, it would be earth-shattering.

It is even more unheard of for the wives of court ministers to beat their husbands. Even Qi Jiguang, who was strict with his wives, had never heard of any experience of being beaten by his wife.

Zhu Houzhao was stunned for a moment and looked at Liang Chu subconsciously: "Ai Qing was also beaten by Madam?"

Silence, deathly silence!

The ministers who were beaten were beaten with bruises and bruises because they were inferior to their wives in terms of force.

Surprise, indescribable shock!

British Duke Zhang Mao couldn't wait to speak.

"As for the number of soldiers to be recruited, after consultation between the cabinet and the military department, a regulation can be drawn up for me. The number of soldiers to be recruited will depend on local conditions."

Zhu Houzhao's words were not surprising: "I intend to change the military system. When they reach the appropriate age, young men across the country must join the army and serve in the army for a period of three years."

"I intend to expand the military strength to deal with various emergencies. What do you think, dear friends?"

Liang Chu was stunned and speechless. How could this emperor be so unscrupulous? Shouldn't we care about his injury at this time and help him regain his husband's integrity?

Why did he ask about the reason? His tone sounded a little bit like schadenfreude.

Therefore, his wife broke out and no longer spoiled him. Whenever he did anything that was not in line with her wishes, she would give him a good beating.

The beating of ministers was a family matter, and Zhu Houzhao could not get too involved.

In the past, whether he was drinking outside, talking about poetry or essays, or even going to a brothel to fool around, his wife did not dare to care about him.

But they never expected that Zhu Houzhao's initiative would be so big this time. Young men across the country would have to serve in the military. This was not just an expansion of the army, it was clearly an effort to mobilize the entire country into military service.

When Zhu Houzhao saw this, he called out "good guy" in his heart. It was a long time since he had seen so many ministers being beaten by their wives.

His curiosity suddenly reached its peak, and he asked: "Ai Qing, why did my lady hit you?"

"Your Majesty is determined to forge ahead, and everyone in the military will fully support His Majesty."

He is the head of the family. If his wife leaves him, not only will her survival be a problem, but she will also be ridiculed.

But as Zhu Houzhao spread martial arts throughout the world, the pattern and customs also changed. Everyone practiced martial arts. Even without him, his wife could still live a good life outside.

Wang Yangming’s words point directly to the key point.

After the war was declared in the world, everyone could practice cultivation, but they, the court ministers, were busy with government affairs and did not have much time to devote to cultivation.

"After three years, those who are willing to stay in the army will be promoted and hired on a merit-based basis. Those who are unwilling to stay will be given ten times their salary and sent back to their hometown."

Liang Chulao blushed like a monkey's butt and was too embarrassed to reply, so he acquiesced.

"It seems like your wife has never had sex before!"

The military department is extremely excited. The expansion of the army means that the strength of the military department will greatly increase. Such a good thing, the military department is naturally willing to do so.

The ministers with bruises on their faces were like eggplants beaten by frost, and their mental outlook was extremely poor.

Liang Chu smiled bitterly and looked at Zhu Houzhao with eyes full of resentment. The reason why he was beaten was ultimately due to Zhu Houzhao.

"Army expansion?"

Just because I went to Zuichunlou with some old friends, and then got beaten when I returned home!

Liang Chu felt that he was wronged. He just drank and talked about poetry and did nothing else!

What's more, he is already quite old, and even if he wants to do something, he is powerless.

You can't let people make peace with each other. As the saying goes, it's better to demolish ten temples than ruin one marriage.

The wife of the family has turned into a tigress, how will she live in the future?

"yes."

Divorce? Divorce?

They don't want to get beaten again.

Zhu Houzhao said seriously that as the situation continues to change, it is imperative to expand the army.

"Soon, there will be a world integrated into the Ming Dynasty, and then the second wave of spiritual energy recovery will begin."

"After the next court, go to the imperial doctor to see how you behave as a court minister with bruises and swollen noses and faces."

The ministers were stunned, this sudden move caught them off guard.

Armed with a weapon, murderous intentions arise naturally. In the same way, pride arises from armed force. Women with armed force are no longer easy targets to bully.

The thoughts of the ministers were flowing, and they could easily see the benefits behind Zhu Houzhao's conversion of the military system. However, everything has advantages and disadvantages, and no matter how perfect the policy is, there will be flaws.

Young men across the country must serve in the military for three years, which is easier said than done.

It's just an ordinary person's life, being a soldier is a way out.

But what about the children of officials and gentry, and what about scholars?

Not to mention the pampered children of officials and gentry, whether scholars can endure the hardships of military training or whether they are willing to join the army is a question.

Who wants to go to the army and suffer hardship when he can be happy at home?
Chapter completed!