Inside the palace, Wenhua Hall.

The atmosphere in the hall was a bit solemn. The lit incense made the palace a little stuffy, but no one spoke. Everyone was waiting for Zhu Yijun to speak, and the civil and military ministers separated from each other.

Zhu Yijun's eyes swept across everyone's faces, and then slowly spoke: "I'll find you all my dear friends today, and I have a big thing to say."

When everyone heard Zhu Yijun's words, their expressions became a little more serious.

"Since the Tumu Fort, the Ming Dynasty has been deeply troubled by border troubles. During the Jiajing period, the Tartars attacked Beijing. This is the second time since the Ming Dynasty has been since the Tumu Fort. I always think about it and feel so painful."

"I am a glorious Ming Dynasty and letting the Tartars bully the invaders is a shame for the Ming Dynasty."

"Since Taizu Chengzu swept the north, our Ming Dynasty has been getting worse against the Tartars."

Although Zhu Yijun's voice was not loud, it was like a roar of a giant in the ears of the ministers. On the one hand, it was the emperor's power, Zhu Yijun's power, and on the other hand, it was the meaning of Zhu Yijun's words.

The emperor is going to fight the north!

Although everyone had this idea before, now I was shocked when I heard the emperor say this. Especially since the emperor raised the tone so high, he would definitely not be a small hit this time.

"Since I ascended the throne, I have been worried and sighing that the Ming Dynasty is strong today and its troops are strong. I am ready to launch troops to sweep the north."

"Eliminate the decline along the Ming Great Wall and restore the peace of the Ming people who have been haunted on the border for many years."

"Today I'm looking for your dear ministers, the Governor's Office of the Five Army and the Six Cabinets can start preparing. I'm going to take two years to prepare and then launch a northern expedition."

"In the past two years, we have renovated roads, repaired military ordnances, hoarded food and grass, and trained soldiers."

"Lay the foundation in two years, and then sweep the north in one fell swoop."

Although Zhu Yijun's words meant to be negotiated, he seemed to have made a decision.

The ministers didn't speak for a long time, the emperor was going to prepare for two years!

That was two years. With the current national strength of the Ming Dynasty and the current tax revenue of the imperial court, the preparations for the past two years were so huge. This time the emperor was really ready to make a big splash. Once the preparations began, it would be a mobilization of troops!

Zhu Yijun's eyes swept across everyone's faces and continued, "I am going to wipe out the shame of Emperor Shizong and reappear the soldiers and armor of the ancestors. Is it meaningful for you to have any good friends?"

As soon as these words came out, the ministers below immediately took back the objections.

The emperor said this, it is not appropriate to stand up and oppose it. I'm talking about it. It's not that you need to prepare for two years. Who knows what will happen in the past two years? You can take a look!

"Your Majesty is not better than the Holy Majesty!"

On the side of the Governor's Office of the Five Army, Li Yangong, the Marquis of Linhuai, stood up first, then lifted up his clothes and knelt on the ground, and said with his head: "I am willing to drive forward for the king's army and purge the northern border for Your Majesty."

Everyone didn't find it strange. The Linhuai Hou lineage has been like this for a long time.

In order to shine the lintel and regain the glory of our ancestors, Linhuai Marquis's struggles have been fought one after another. At this generation, we finally saw the dawn. Especially this war started, it was a great opportunity.

"Minist Qi Jiguang is willing to ask for battle!" Qi Jiguang also stood up at this time.

The other nobles and ministers also stood up. For them, this is a matter of attitude and supporting the emperor in war is necessary. Besides, war is beneficial.

The last time I fought in the Northwest, not only did I earn a lot of military merits and titles, but the subsequent commercial benefits were also very large.

The income from the northwest has long made countless people jealous. This time I am fighting, I must have had a lot of income. Compared with the northwest, the north and Liaodong, that is definitely a good place, and that is all money.

They had no reason to object.

On the side of the civil minister, Shen Shixing was the first to stand out: "I am willing to drive forward for Your Majesty!"

The other civil officials also stood up and bowed and said, "I am willing to drive forward for Your Majesty!"

Of course, it’s just enough to listen to this. At most, they are preparing for logistics in the future. However, this attitude is good and can satisfy Zhu Yijun.

Zhu Yijun smiled and nodded, then said, "I feel so comforted, please do not hesitate!"

When everyone stood up, Zhu Yijun slowly spoke, "Since all my dear friends agree, this matter has been settled. Let's talk about another thing."

"This is a national war. With military affairs, the country's major affairs, the place of life and death, and the way of survival, we must be cautious. I am preparing to set up a yamen called the Military Affairs Office to prepare for this battle."

"I will draw personnel from the Governor's Office of the Five Army and the Six Departments of the Cabinet Grand Secretary to enter the Military Affairs Office."

"On the one hand, we will participate in military aircraft to prevent leaks, and on the other hand, we can coordinate this battle faster and better. As for where the Military Service Office is set up, I think Wenhua Palace is enough."

As soon as Zhu Yijun's words came out, the ministers below had different expressions.

The establishment of this Military Service Department is quite sudden, and everyone didn't understand what the emperor was planning for a while. Although the emperor was trying to prevent leaks of secrets and to better coordinate the war.

But the ministers present were not easy-to-use, and they still heard something unusual from this.

Since the emperor ascended the throne, the imperial court has established many new institutions, from the earliest military department to the later legal department. Although these are newly established yamen, they are actually within the existing rules and frameworks.

As for the restructuring of the Beijing Camp, that was nothing, it was just the emperor's practice of gathering military power.

But this Military Affairs Office is different. This yamen obviously surpasses the Governor's Office and the cabinet of the Five Army. It is said to be a coordinated war, but there is no war now, it is just preparations.

This involves military equipment, food, soldiers, and personnel, which covers the allocation of money, food and personnel appointments.

What are the two biggest powers in the court? One is money, the other is human rights, and the others are all empty. Once you join the Military Affairs Office, it means you have obtained these two powers.

This is amazing!

Zhu Yijun looked at the ministers' expressions and did not speak. Zhu Yijun did not speak, quietly waiting for the ministers to think. In fact, the two years of preparation for war proposed by Zhu Yijun was also to start a battle in two years, and to divert conflicts and establish a military office.

The first thing is to transfer the contradiction and turn the contradiction between commercial taxes to the outside.

Use a large number of infrastructure and military orders to stimulate domestic demand, so that merchants can take orders and make money, and focus all their energy on the orders of the court rather than thinking about how to be tax-free.

Zhu Yijun is preparing to complete the commercial tax collection and construction of the commercial tax system in the entire Ming Dynasty in two years.

At the same time, further promote military reform, at least the military reform in Nanjing must be completed in order to maintain stability.

The second focus is to establish a military office, which is simple, that is, to further promote the status of nobles and increase one's own power in military and government affairs.

To put it bluntly, it means increasing one's own centralization so that one can hold more power.

Zhu Yijun felt that it was almost done during the two-year transition period, and it would take two years to build the cement road to the north. The construction of the Royal Navy was almost done in two years.

The two-year period was a decision that Zhu Yijun made after considering it for a long time.

The palace was filled with smoke. The British Duke Zhang Rong could not stand at this time, so he stood up and bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I think this is a great charity. Establishing such a temporary yamen is indeed conducive to improving work efficiency."

"There are many benefits to the military preparations for war. Please go to the Military Affairs Office."

Zhu Yijun glanced at the British Duke Zhang Rong. The British Duke's Mansion had always been very sensitive. I won't talk about Zhang Rong. His grandson Zhang Weixian was also a very powerful person in history.

Among the three major cases, Zhang Weixian is a figure who can be called the Dinghai Sword.

This time, Zhang Rong saw it again, that this was an opportunity for the nobles.

The nobles can once again reach out to the power center of the court through the Military Affairs Office and become an important existence in the court, rather than listening to civil servants’ shouts. This is very important.

The second person who stood up was Xu Wenbi, Duke of Ding.

"I think Your Majesty's actions are great, I congratulate you and the Ming Dynasty."

As soon as these two big shots stood up, no need to say anything else, they all stood up, flattered and sang praises, and expressed their support for this policy.

Zhu Yijun's eyes swept to the civil servants, waiting for their reply.

"I think Your Majesty's plan is very good!" Liang Menglong, the Minister of Works, was the first to stand up.

No matter what others think, Liang Menglong thinks this policy is good.

Conggong and Liang Menglong felt that this military department could face the king directly because he was set up in Wenhua Hall, a palace with a very special status. This is very important to the military. He once served as the governor of Ji Liao and was well aware of the consequences of poor communication with the emperor.

Whether it is a civil servant or a eunuch, it is easy to have problems.

Compared with the cabinet, the people selected by the Military Affairs Office are all knowledgeable, and there are many benefits here. The most intuitive thing is that there will be no outsiders and experts in command. This is really important.

For personal gain, Liang Menglong felt that this was his opportunity.

As the Minister of Works of the Ming Dynasty, Liang Menglong had very little qualifications. He had just been promoted from the position of Governor of Ji Liao, and there was little chance of entering the cabinet in the future. Even if he entered the cabinet, he would have so many people in front of him, and his status would not be high.

The Military Affairs Office is different. The newly established yamen is easy to be promoted. In addition, I am the emperor's confidant and know the military. This is a position tailored for myself. It is impossible to say that I am not moved.

Both public and private are good things, and Liang Menglong has no reason not to support it.

As for whether the power of the cabinet will be reduced, Liang Menglong doesn't care. He is not a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. Once he joins the Military Affairs Office, who still cares about the cabinet? This is Liang Menglong's idea and the other people's idea.
Chapter completed!