Zhu Youxiao did not expect that Wei Zhongxian would involve Yang Lian here again. It was obvious that he was prepared for this.
With just one thing, Wei Zhongxian was able to implicate everyone. Although the charges were different, in fact, there was only one purpose, which was to completely overthrow the Donglin Party.
Zhu Youxiao was happy to see this situation. Isn't this what he wanted to do?
Nodding gently, Zhu Youxiao looked at Wei Zhongxian and asked directly, "So what are you going to do now?"
"Your Majesty, I am ready to arrest someone." Wei Zhongxian did not beat around the bush and directly expressed his thoughts.
In his opinion, now is the time to take action.
He has spent so much time laying the groundwork, now is the best time, there is no need to delay any further.
After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment and then said, "Who do you want to arrest?"
Wei Zhongxian bowed his head and said firmly, "There are several people I want to arrest."
How many are there?
Zhu Youxiao was stunned.
Since he said he wanted to arrest a few people, it meant that Wei Zhongxian was going to take action, and it would be a comprehensive action.
It seems that I have put a lot of pressure on him, but it is also a good opportunity, it is indeed time to take action.
Nodding slightly, Zhu Youxiao asked with a smile, "Who are you going to arrest?"
"Your Majesty, I am preparing to arrest the former Liaodong Governor Yuan Yingtai, the former Guangning Governor Wang Huazhen, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate Zou Yuanbiao, and the Left Assistant Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate Yang Lian."
"These individuals are involved in key parts of this case. Whether it's the Liaodong embezzlement of military pay or the internal and external collusion to frame Xiong Tingbi, these individuals are key figures. If we want to get to the bottom of these two cases, we must start with these individuals."
After saying these words, Wei Zhongxian lowered his head cautiously and waited quietly for Zhu Youxiao's decision.
This was a major operation, and it would not be possible without the Emperor's approval and support. As long as the Emperor agreed, he could handle the rest.
Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."
Although Zhu Youxiao only said two words, the weight of these two words was like a mountain, determining the fate of countless people and crushing them.
Wei Zhongxian was immediately overjoyed. These two words floated into his heart, as if branding him with the medal of power.
The time for him to show his strength has finally come!
Those people have been impeaching and cursing him all day long. This time, I will let them know how powerful I am!
"I'll do it right away." Wei Zhongxian kowtowed heavily to the ground, then stood up, bowed quickly and walked out.
Looking at Wei Zhongxian's quickly disappearing back, Zhu Youxiao smiled lightly.
Only when things reached this point did the curtain truly open.
Turning to glance at Chen Hong, Zhu Youxiao ordered, "Tell the Jinyiwei to hurry up. Things need to be done as soon as possible. Things take time, but first we need to build momentum."
Of course Chen Hong knew what his emperor meant.
In fact, the emperor just wants to spread the news himself.
This was not the first time that he had released information. Although he was not very familiar with this kind of thing, he definitely had rich experience.
Chen Hong bowed and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do it right away."
After everything was arranged, Zhu Youxiao stretched.
He planned to go and take a look at the Baigong Academy, which was his future. However, the structure there had just been erected, so there wasn't much to see.
However, Zhu Youxiao still liked to go there for a stroll whenever he had time. The reason was simple: looking at the Baigongyuan under construction made him feel particularly good.
The progress at the Academy of Crafts was a little slow, but Zhu Youxiao didn't rush them because these things just take time.
However, the person in charge of the Baigong Academy can make the arrangements himself.
Although Xu Guangqi is the most suitable person, it would be a waste of his talent if he were placed in the Academy of Hundred Craftsmen.
Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but sigh, it would be great if there were more talents like Xu Guangqi!
However, this kind of talent is hard to come by and can be cultivated slowly in the future.
But now, Zhu Youxiao had actually already thought of a person who was suitable to be the leader of the Academy of Hundred Craftsmen. This person was Bi Maokang, the former chancellor of Shuntian Prefecture, who had now been summoned by him to stay in Beijing for use.
This person is very famous in history, but he is still inferior to Xu Guangqi.
However, those who are familiar with the history of the late Ming Dynasty must be familiar with Bi Maokang.
Bi Maokang held many official positions, but his most famous achievement was in the field of firearms.
Bi Maokang, courtesy name Menghou and alias Dongjiao, was a native of Shanglu, She County, and a weapons expert.
At the age of twenty, he was skilled in classical prose and good at painting landscapes, following the style of Wang Wei and Fu Chun. It can be said that Bi Maokang was a scholar with great literary talent.
He became a Jinshi in the 26th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty and was appointed as the Secretary of the Secretariat. Later, he was promoted to the Censor of Guangxi Province, the Right Censor-in-Chief, the Shaanxi Provincial Governor, and the Shandong Salt Censor.
It can be seen from his official career path that his first official position was Zhongshu Sheren, which shows that he had outstanding literary talent.
Later, he continued to work as a censor. Logically, he should have been a master of verbal attacks, but in fact, this was not the case.
When Shaanxi was hit by a drought, he set up porridge factories and opened up granaries, helping refugees to gradually resume their jobs and saving about 15,000 people.
In the 42nd year, Lishan Academy was built, which was the largest academy in Jinan at that time.
This is an official who can get things done, and he is also influenced by the trend and likes to give lectures.
Zhu Youxiao was happy to see Bi Maokang's behavior.
Because in Zhu Youxiao's view, if Bi Maokang was trained a little, he could achieve great achievements in engineering, and these things could be written into books and passed on.
When it comes to science and technology, China has always relied on word of mouth to pass on experience, but has never paid much attention to written works.
Even if they do care, they are a very small minority. This cannot go on, theory is essential.
Only when the theory is broadened can it be put into practice, so the person Zhu Youxiao looked for was Bi Maokang.
In the original history, Bi Maokang wrote an illustrated book on military equipment.
In "Illustrated Explanation of Military Equipment", Bi Maokang mentioned a self-generating firearm, the flintlock rifle, which played a turning point in the history of firearms development.
Its transformation and completion were roughly in the same period as those in Europe, but it was not promoted promptly in China. It was only during the reign of Emperor Kangxi in the early Qing Dynasty that it was used as the emperor's hunting rifle.
This time, Zhu Youxiao naturally would not let this happen. He wanted to reuse Bi Maokang and let him contribute to the development of firearms in the Ming Dynasty.
With the flintlock rifle as a basis, more firearms can be developed, such as revolver rifles, rifled rifles, and breech-loading rifles.
At the same time, you can also take artillery into consideration, and the Napoleon cannon is a very good choice.
In short, all the firearms that Zhu Youxiao wanted must be made. Although this project would take a long time and require a huge investment of money, Zhu Youxiao knew that this was the future of the Ming Dynasty!
We must do this at all costs!
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