From the end of March to late April, Li Xiao's Chifeng Fort was calm. However, the entire Ming Empire was filled with famine and war, and various contradictions and crises were intensifying and deepening.

In places like Shanxi, Shaanxi and Shaanxi, where people rely on the weather to make a living, there has not been a drop of rain since August last year, and the land is overwhelming, and people are feasted. In order to survive, the people have turned from thieves to bandits, as many as ox-haired.

Wu Gan, the chief minister, submitted a memorial to the court to provide relief to the two provinces. However, the content of the memorial was only one aspect, but more importantly, in the memorial, he denounced the harm of the government army to the people.

Wu Ganlai wrote in the memorial: "The Qin and Jin famine are not as bad as the official army! The generals of Shanxi General Zhang Yingchang were afraid of the enemy like tigers, and often killed good people and prospered. The people of the county in Zhongzhou were afraid of the official army more than the thieves! Your Majesty was born but could not, and the military ministers killed him but ignored him. There were also thieves who were hungry and discouraged. How could the people make a living? I really felt sorry for him!"

After this memorial was submitted, Chongzhen sighed for several days. Because the national treasury was empty, he issued an order to send out the treasury to relieve hunger. However, because of the lack of military force, Chongzhen did not strictly deal with the domineering generals in Shaanxi and Shanxi, but only issued an order to scold the matter.

The young emperor was worried about the current situation of bandits and hungry people everywhere, but he was at a loss. In the end, Chongzhen had no choice but to open up his own way of speaking in order to solve the problem of settled the hungry people.

The inexperienced emperor did not expect that his request for words became a means of attacking each other by ministers in the court.

Huang Shaojie immediately submitted a memorial to impeach the chief assistant Wen Tiren.

He wrote in the memorial: "I heard that during the Han Dynasty, I had many things to be exempted from the Three Dukes due to disasters and strange things. Moreover, high-ranking officials, such as prime ministers, have also sought to be dismissed because of natural disasters. Your Majesty is a clear political practice and has accepted the words of the sky. Now, there are long droughts and rains that are not wet. What is it? The angry person of the sky is a treacherous minister. The chief assistant Wen Tie Ren has been in power for several years, but has no real achievements. Therefore, the emperor is in harmony with the sky, and the sky is angry. After the rule, he will not be drought every year, wind and haze are not allowed, and thieves are everywhere, and everyone is worried about resentment... I hope Your Majesty will stop the spirit and return to heaven's will. If the spirit and benevolent are stopped and the rain does not surrender, he can kill the ministers to be righteous and deceive the king!"

Chongzhen, who was determined to find a solution, was very annoyed when he saw this memorial that was purely accused by internal struggle and immediately ordered Huang Shaojie to be demoted.

When Wen Tiren saw that the emperor was facing him, he immediately wrote a memorial saying that it was not raining in the sky, because it was because of the treacherous ministers in the court, but it was not himself, but Huang Shaojie and the treacherous ministers behind him. He reported to the emperor that the reason why Huang Shaojie was so bold in this was because someone instructed him to attack him so arrogantly. He suggested to the emperor that Huang Shaojie should be taken down and dealt with him strictly, and dig deep into the hidden officials behind him, demote them or kill them, so as to eliminate all the traitors in the court. In this way, if the treacherous ministers leave, there will be a rain of hope.

Seeing that Wen Tiren was about to die, Huang Shaojie had no scruples, and he also submitted a memorial to expose Wen Tiren's crime: "Wen Tiren had received a huge bribe of tens of thousands of yuan from Wang Cheng, the bronze merchant. Wen Tiren's eldest son was bribed by Shen Ki, the governor of Xuanfu, Gao Qinshun, and other salt envoys in the Huaihe River. Wen Tiren used his disciple Wang Zhi and asked this person to come forward and accepted bribes throughout the southeast, making a lot of money. Some time ago, Wen Tiren's private house was stolen, and the lost gold and pearls could not be calculated. These are all evidence-based, and I dare not hide it, so I will repay Your Majesty one by one."

Emperor Chongzhen was furious when he saw the memorial. He realized that it was impossible to find a specific solution to famine and drought among the ministers who only attacked each other. He was angry and frustrated and finally took his anger on Huang Shaojie, then demoted him to the Chief of Shanglin Yuan Office and moved to the Deputy Secretary for the Traveler Office.

However, solving famine and drought, which is related to the lifeline of the country, is left unresolved.

On the day of the exile of Huang Shaojie, the young Emperor Chongzhen sat alone in the East Warehouse for a long time, like a puppet.

Compared with the chaotic and declining Ming Empire, the Later Jin Dynasty at this time showed more and more vigorous vitality as a newborn regime.

Some time ago, the Later Jin army achieved brilliant results in the plunder and attacks of various parts of Liaodong. Abatai, Tan Tai, Turge and others all returned with full force. The Later Jin conquest caused the Ming army in western Liaoning to be severely damaged again. From the governor Fang Yizao to the generals below, everyone's ambitions were destroyed, and no one dared to mention the reconstruction of Dalinghe City.

On the sixth day of the fourth month of the seventh year of Chongzhen, when the Later Jin Dynasty saw that the people were prosperous and prosperous, Huang Taiji decided to strengthen the Manzhou attribute of the Later Jin Dynasty, so he issued an edict: "I heard that the country inherited the heaven and started a business, and each had its own systems, and did not follow it. No one abandoned the Mandarin language and attacked the other countries' words. He did not forget the beginning of things, so he could last forever and never replace it. The Mongolian bele abandoned the Mongolian language, and all learned the Lama's name from the country, and his fortune declined. Now, all the official names in our country are based on the Ming Dynasty, and all use Chinese language and their old names are worrying. I have inherited the foundation, so how can I change the system of our country and obey other countries? From now on, the official names and city names in our country are all changed to Mandarin language."

Huang Taiji issued an order, and the names of Ming officers who were originally learned by Nuerhaci from Li Chengliang, such as general, deputy general, general, guerrilla, and bars, were all changed one by one.

The general officer of the Five Beiyu was renamed as the first-class Duke, the first-class general officer of the first-class third-class Angbang Zhangjing, the first-class second-class deputy general was the second-class Meile Zhangjing, the first-class second-class general was the first-class second-class Jiala Zhangjing, the guerrilla was the third-class Jiala Zhangjing, the Beiyu was the Niulu Zhangjing. The Daizi was the Xiaoqian school, the Zhangjing was the Xiaobashiku, the flag leader was the military guard school, and the Tunbashiku was the same as the old name.

Then, Shenyang City was ordered to be "Tianjuan Shengjing", and later the golden place of Hetulara was named "Tianjuan Xingjing".

After all these things were modified, Huang Taiji was in a good mood and ordered the enrollment department to select scholars. Finally, according to the test scores, they were divided into third-class, sixteen first-class, thirty-two second-class, and one hundred and eighty-one third-class. Huang Taiji personally gave silver rewards to the scholars who passed the exam according to the grade.

At that time, the sixteen people who were admitted to the first time were the Juren from the Ministry of Rites. Ganglin and Dunduohui, who were studying Manchuzhou, who were studying Manchuzhou, who were studying Manchuzhou, Chabuhai and Engede. Han people who were practicing Hanchao, Qi Guoru, Luo Xiujin, Zhu Canran, Liang Zhengda, Lei Xing, Ma Guozhu, Jinzhu, and Wang Laiyong. Mongolians who were practicing Mongolian calligraphy, Obote, Xi Dai, and Sulunmu. A total of sixteen people were awarded the Juren.

Huang Taiji personally held a grand banquet for the sixteen juren. After receiving such trust from the Great Khan, the juren from the Jin Kingdom were all grateful and vowed to work hard for the Great Khan.

Huang Taiji, who returned to the bedroom, was flushed in his face, but he was in good spirits. He took advantage of the wine and sent someone to invite Fan Wencheng, the Grand Secretary of the Wenguan, to call him over, and the two sat opposite each other and chatted.

As the two chatted, they talked about Li Xiao unknowingly.

"I heard that Abatai went to the western Liaoning expedition this time and made a detour to burn Li Xiao's Buguidun. Mr. Fan also heard about it." Huang Taiji made a drink and said lightly.

"I also know this, but I hate that Li Xiao had already fled to Shandong and saved his life. Otherwise, if he captured this thief, he would definitely tie this guy to Shengjing and hand it over to the Khan to execute him personally." Fan Wencheng gritted his teeth.

"Haha, if Abatai really can capture Li Xiao here, I will definitely not punish him, but will use him seriously." Huang Taiji laughed.

"Oh, the Khan is so kind to Li Xiao. You know, this guy killed dozens of elite knights of the Yellow Flag inlaid with me, and intercepted my huge amount of gold and silver wealth. Isn't Khan responsible for such a serious crime?" Fan Wencheng was quite surprised.

"Mr. Fan, the two armies are fighting each other for their own masters. Li Xiao serves for the Ming Kingdom and kills our Dajin soldiers. Although it is hateful, it is not criticized. Besides, is Ben Khan unable to tolerate others? Then, the general Zu Dashou of the Ming army has killed many Dajin soldiers and surrendered several times. Ben Khan still does not remember his faults and deliberately recruits them. Why is Li Xiao, a young and famous general who is brave and capable, but he will not remember his old grudges? As for the interception of property, it is a trivial matter, which is not worth mentioning." Huang Taiji said with a smile.

"The great khan is as broad as the sea, with a strong sense of tolerance and a pride of talent. Don't tell the emperor of the country. I don't expect that Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin would not be as good as that day." Fan Wencheng nodded repeatedly and followed closely.

"Haha, Mr. Fan is too good. Sir, when you talk about the Emperor of Ming, Ben Khan, you want to say something. According to Ben Khan's opinion, this Ming Dynasty Emperor Chongzhen, who is good at the hands of a woman and the desire of a temple official, is rarely a few times a palace gate, and he should not mention the Emperor Chongzhen of Ming Dynasty who is fighting in battle. He has limited talent and no martial arts. If it is not up to his ancestors' virtues, it is just in his luck, how could he become the monarch of such a large Ming Dynasty?" After Huang Taiji finished speaking, he sneered on his face.

"Oh, Dahan's point of view is very sharp and the analysis is very accurate." Fan Wencheng immediately agreed.

"Ben Khan only admired two emperors in the Ming Dynasty, one was the founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, and the other was the Yongle emperor Zhu Di. These two were outstanding talents who truly became emperors based on their abilities. Especially Zhu Yuanzhang, who started his career as a devastating monk and finally built a huge Ming country, is truly an immortal hero."

"The Khan is really incisive when he sees people, and he is very immersed in the slightest sense. He thinks that Zhu Yuanzhang, a commoner at Huai, won the world for decades of war, and is indeed a hero." Fan Wencheng looked thoughtful.

"Ben Khan has read more and more recently, and he feels that the reason why a country and a tribe can prosper is to gain people, especially whether its leaders are outstanding and have vision and strategy. This is the foundation of prosperity." Huang Taiji sighed lightly and said slowly.

Before Fan Wencheng could answer, Huang Taiji continued with deep eyes: "Thinking back then, when Ben Khan was only 20 years old, he followed his father Khan to conquer the Ula tribe of the Jurchens in Haixi, beheaded the enemy chiefs, and conquered the six cities. With such achievements, Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty, even if he dared to do it, he would be afraid to think about it."

"The Khan is extremely brave and has outstanding wisdom. Not to mention that Emperor Chongzhen Zhu Youjian is difficult to reach, even the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty Zhu Yuanzhang could not reach the Khan." Fan Wencheng seized the opportunity and flattered him again.

"Haha, sir is too good, but Ben Khan is still self-aware. Ben Khan should be inferior to Zhu Yuanzhang, but he is far worse than Emperor Chongzhen of the Ming Dynasty." Huang Taiji said with a smile.

"The Khan is humble and wise, and it is rare for people to admire. Fan admires it very much."

"In today's world, the chaos in the world is at the time of courage and wisdom. The Emperor of Ming Dynasty could not take on his responsibilities. Ben Khan sometimes wondered, if the Emperor of Ming Dynasty was in the throne of my Khan, then could he be able to rule? Among the brothers of Ben Khan, not to mention those who were ill-fated and difficult to tame, nor to mention Dai Shan. Jierharang and other older and powerful people, even the younger brother Duoduo, Fei Yangguo, was afraid that he would be jealous of his talents and despise his cowardice. If Chongzhen was surrounded by this group of wolves, if Chongzhen sat in my Khan's position, he would look at it from the perspective of Ben Khan, not to mention a year, even a month or even three days, it would be difficult to sit safely."

After Huang Taiji finished speaking this long paragraph, Fan Wencheng nodded and admired repeatedly.

He smiled flatteringly and said anxiously: "The Khan is extremely talented and brave, and the Chongzhen is absolutely incomparable. It can be seen that the destiny of heaven is in my Dajin, which is the number of energy."

Huang Taiji laughed loudly and shook his head and said, "Others believe in the saying of qi and qi, but Ben Khan does not agree with it. He only believes in things for others. Ben Khan was thinking that although Chongzhen's talent and intelligence were mediocre, if he could know people and use them, he could save himself."

Before Fan Wencheng could reply, Huang Taiji said again: "From the perspective of Ben Khan, there are actually many Ming ministers and generals in the Ming Dynasty, but unfortunately the emperor failed to use his talents. Chongzhen was not talented and indecisive, and was often restrained. Such a monarch is difficult to maintain his achievements, let alone in the current world of war and chaotic."

"What the Khan said is very reasonable. The emperor of the Ming Dynasty did not understand people. The chaos in the country was probably getting worse day by day." Fan Wencheng sighed with a stroke of his beard.

"Let me talk about it. During the Tianming Period, my Jurchens were short of food, and a stone of rice and grain was as high as 15 taels of silver, and the tribes almost starved to death. As a result, a merchant from Shanxi, Ming Dynasty, brought a large number of life-saving materials such as food and cloth to buy Dongzhu, mink and other items produced by my Jurchen tribe, so that our tribe could survive. These smuggling merchants used precious grain and cloth to exchange for useless Dongzhu and mink, which was simply blatantly funding the enemy country. If Ben Khan was Chongzhen, all these merchants would be confiscated and executed, and no one would be left behind. Then, he would investigate the crime of colluding with the enemy by the officials and killing them together, especially for the ban. It is a pity that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty was unable to control even the small merchants, and other aspects could be imagined." Huang Taiji sneered at this point.

"The Khan said it very well. If the monarch is weak, then the country will be in chaos since ancient times. I think that Confucius and Gong Youwei and Shang Kexiu dared to rebel against the Ming Dynasty, but he could only obey this in front of the Khan. The Khan's power and virtue were not comparable to Chongzhen." Fan Wencheng said with a flattering smile.

"Hmph, do you think that Kong Youde and Shang Kexi are good people? No. These people, at both ends of the head and rat, have little feelings and can only be used by coercion and temptation. Chongzhen cannot use it, but Ben Khan can use it. Ben Khan transformed the old Han soldiers into the Han army, Shang Kexi troops into the Tianzhu soldiers, Kong Youde troops into the Tianyou soldiers, and then extracted those who are good at firearms from it to build a Wuzhenha Super Firearms Battalion, so as to make full use of the Han firearms expertise and make it an important force of our army. Humph, one has increased and the other has deteriorated, and the Ming Dynasty lost this important weapon, while our Dajin army's power has increased greatly." Huang Taiji said that he was proud, and he was drunk and laughed.

"The great khan is used to measure his talents and govern extraordinaryly. It is a blessing for my subjects of the Great Jin Dynasty to meet such an outstanding king." Fan Wencheng's Gongwei was extremely skilled.

"It's a pity that Li Xiao will not enter my wits in the end, which is a pity." Huang Taiji's smile disappeared. His eyes looked at the distant place and sighed: "Although Li Xiao traveled far away to Shandong, I always have a strange feeling in my heart. That is, Li Xiao will eventually become my strong enemy of the Great Jin in the near future."
Chapter completed!