After meeting his confidant, Zhu Youxiao no longer had to stay at Shanhaiguan Pass.
The group went straight into Shanhaiguan.
After entering Shanhaiguan, the first person Zhu Youxiao wanted to see was Wang Zaijin.
The Guangning Governor of the Ming Dynasty could be considered a close confidant of Zhu Youxiao. Liaodong was not a place where anyone could serve as an official, let alone such a crucial position.
There are two people who have the final say in Liaodong now, one is Xiong Tingbi and the other is Wang Zaijin.
This has nothing to do with their official positions, but rather their position in the emperor's heart. The best manifestation of this is that their memorials can be handed to the emperor at any time, and after reading them, the emperor will agree.
This kind of trust is not something that ordinary people can give, which allowed Xiong Tingbi and others to hold their official positions in Liaodong very firmly.
Upon learning that the Emperor had arrived in Liaodong, Wang Zai Jin rushed over immediately.
Upon seeing Zhu Youxiao, Wang Zaijin quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am Wang Zaijin."
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Wang Zaijin, stood up and walked down from his chair. He walked straight to Wang Zaijin's side, extended his hand to help him up and said, "My dear, please don't be polite."
When Wang Zaijin stood up, Zhu Youxiao looked him up and down before saying, "Liaodong is a bitter cold place. You have worked so hard to defend it here. Thank you for your hard work."
"Serving Your Majesty loyally is what I should do," Wang Zai Jin said quickly.
This is all official jargon. The emperor shows his concern for you; as a subject, you should show your gratitude.
In this seemingly simple action, he actually won the hearts and minds of the people and delivered their loyalty. On the one hand, it was between the emperor and his subjects, and on the other hand, it was done for others to see.
Glancing at Wei Chao beside him, Zhu Youxiao said, "Please bring a stool to Wang Aiqing. I want to sit down and talk with him."
This behavior shows respect for Wang Zai Jin and is also a manifestation of importance.
After Wang Zaijin sat down, Zhu Youxiao said, "The situation in Liaodong is now very stable, and your contribution is indispensable. Someone in the court has already submitted a petition to transfer you back to the court."
"A talent like you, who has made great contributions to the court, should not waste his time in a place like Liaodong. He should return to the court to do more."
The meaning of this sentence is very clear, someone wants you to be promoted.
This is not good news for Wang Zaijin.
After thinking about it for a while, Wang Zai Jin understood that someone in the court wanted him to give up his position in Liaodong.
Anyone with a discerning eye could see that a war was imminent in Liaodong. His Majesty had come personally to Liaodong this time to lay out the plan.
Over the past year or so, the situation in Liaodong has been improving. With increased funding from the imperial court and the supply of various new weapons, the military households have found a better life, and the army's combat effectiveness has also increased.
It can be said that once the time is ripe, there will inevitably be a big battle in Liaodong.
Your Majesty has established a General Staff Office and is also implementing the policy of awarding titles for military merit, so the battle in Liaodong has become a hot topic in the eyes of many people.
In the eyes of many people, the battle in Liaodong will definitely be won. As long as they can get involved, they can gain a lot of credit and even be awarded a title.
Naturally, some people would be jealous and want to get involved. Wang's position in Jin was crucial.
Wang Zaijin said, "I will obey your majesty. Wherever your majesty thinks I should be, I will be there."
This answer seems very slick, but in Wang Zai Jin's position, he is already a high-ranking official, so logically speaking, any answer is acceptable.
Now his statement can only mean one thing, which is to express his loyalty: If Your Majesty wants someone else to take the credit, then I will give it up.
In fact, dealing with such smart ministers is really effortless.
Zhu Youxiao said: "I have already rejected them. My dear minister, you may have to stay here for a few more years."
The meaning is very clear, you can't leave for the time being, and you don't have to worry about your credit being taken away by others.
Wang Zai Jin actually breathed a sigh of relief.
He had already built up a very good situation in Liaodong, and some people in the court wanted to take advantage of it, and he was really worried about this matter.
Now that he had His Majesty's assurance, he felt relieved.
Although Wang Zaijin has made some contributions and will be promoted when he returns to the court, if he finishes his work in Liaodong, his contributions will be different and he will be promoted to a higher position when he returns to the court.
Not everyone has such an opportunity, so Wang Zai Jin didn't want to leave at all.
"Let's not talk about these annoying things." Zhu Youxiao said casually: "Tell me what you did after arriving in Liaodong."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wang Zai Jin quickly agreed.
Afterwards, he told Zhu Youxiao about his actions in Liaodong, including how he trained soldiers, strengthened the city defenses, and made friends with the Mongols.
After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao looked a little strange.
Wang Zai Jin actually thought the same thing as him.
Wang Zai Jin also wanted to win over and divide Mongolia and the Jiannu, but Wang Zai Jin did not have enough power, so he did not have many means to do things.
However, Wang Zai Jin did some solid work and was able to win over some people.
"Why did you choose the five Inner Khalkha tribes?" Zhu Youxiao looked at Wang Zaijing and asked directly.
This was something Zhu Youxiao had not expected. From a geographical point of view, it was most appropriate to win over the three guards of Doyan; from a strength point of view, it was most appropriate to win over Ligdan Khan.
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