"You are not honest." Zhu Youxiao said slowly.
"I am guilty." Sun Chuanting knelt down and said.
At this time, Sun Chuanting was not a big shot in the court, but just a newcomer, so when he heard what Zhu Youxiao said, he was really a little panicked.
Especially after spending a long time with Zhang Yu, Sun Chuanting felt even more admiration and fear for Zhu Youxiao.
In Zhang Yu's words, His Majesty is a rare wise ruler who not only has a sharp vision and decisive actions, but is also extremely wise.
It was obvious that his little thoughts could not be hidden from His Majesty.
"Stand up." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said, "You don't have to kneel before me all the time, and you should speak honestly."
"Although I'm not a wise monarch, I'm still able to accept advice with an open mind, and I won't be punished for what I say. So feel free to speak up."
"But I understand your concerns. If you don't speak, I will. This is because the court is weak."
Zhu Youxiao stood up, walked over to Sun Chuanting, and said, "The northwest border is in serious trouble, and Liaodong is being beaten back step by step. Ever since the Battle of Sarhu, the Ming Dynasty has been weak."
"The Ming Dynasty has been around for over two hundred years. The armies across the country have become disorganized, and people's hearts are corrupt. To put it bluntly, everyone in the world feels that the emperor is nothing to fear, so there are more ambitious people. Corruption is rampant among officials across the country, and the people's lives are difficult, which makes many people feel that they have an opportunity."
When Zhu Youxiao said this, Sun Chuanting lowered his head.
Not to mention speaking, he didn't even dare to raise his head.
Sun Chuanting couldn't help but sigh in emotion. His Majesty was indeed extremely wise and had a profound understanding of the situation. However, he was probably the only one who dared to say this.
Zhu Youxiao looked at Sun Chuanting and said, "I know very well what the Ming Dynasty is like, so it doesn't matter whether you say it or not. From now on, you don't have to be shy in front of me."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Sun Chuanting agreed quickly.
"The old man is corrupt. If we want to revitalize the Ming Dynasty, we can only use some new people. This is why I value you."
"Among the young people, you can be considered talented and learned." Zhu Youxiao looked at Sun Chuanting and continued, "This is also the reason why I want to establish the Royal Academy."
"I'll give you a chance this time. Do you know about the establishment of the Royal Guard Command Office?"
"Your Majesty, I already know." Sun Chuanting said quickly.
Zhu Youxiao nodded. "I have just summoned Qi Jin and appointed him as the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Imperial Army, commanding five guards totaling 60,000 troops."
"I intend to have you serve as the chief commander of the Western Imperial Army and train a new army for me. It will also consist of five guards and 60,000 men."
"You've probably heard of Qi Jin. He's very famous and has made many military achievements. He's also Qi Jiguang's nephew, having served him since childhood. He's fought in many battles and can be considered a veteran, a veteran of the military. I want the new troops I have you train to rival him, or even surpass him."
Sun Chuanting was in shock at this moment, and felt a little at a loss.
He knew that His Majesty valued him, but he didn't expect His Majesty to value him so much. Wasn't this a bit too much?
"Emperor Wu of Han promoted Wei Qing and trained Huo Qubing. I want to emulate his legacy. Don't be timid just because you're young."
"It's precisely because you're young, have a long life ahead of you, and are bold, hardworking, and driven. That's what I value. I'm young too, and I understand what young people are thinking. What do you think? Are you confident you can do it well?"
At this time, hearing the emperor's question, even a fool would know how to answer. Besides, who is Sun Chuanting?
Sun Chuanting wholeheartedly wanted to serve his country and make a difference. He had already set this ambition since he was a student, and now that he had the opportunity, he naturally wanted to seize it.
Sun Chuanting immediately knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will not let you down and will complete your instructions to the death!"
Walking up to Sun Chuanting, Zhu Youxiao personally helped him up, then patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't let me down. Let the outsiders see that my vision is still good, and the people I promote are also good."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Sun Chuanting said again in an earnest tone.
"I want to transfer the people who accompanied me to Shandong this time to you. Lu Xiangsheng, Cao Wenzhao, Wu Xiang and others are all people I have taken a fancy to, and they can all be handed over to you."
"You can also select people from the Royal Academy. As for soldiers, you can figure out where to recruit them. You can even go to the armies in various places. I don't care about that. It's up to you."
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