The news of the county magistrate reform was brought up at the court meeting the next day.

Zhu Yuanzhang followed the idea of ​​his eldest grandson and first divided the Nanzhili region into three counties.

That is, the county magistrate, the Public Security Bureau, and the Judicial Bureau.

This means that in the Southern Zhili region, the county magistrate no longer had the power to judge cases or the jurisdiction over yamen runners.

"Let's settle it like this. My dear ministers, do you have any opinions?"

"Just speak up boldly, we won't blame you."

Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the dragon throne and said lightly.

However, the ministers below were in a state of confusion for a while, but no one submitted any memorial.

We are not fools. Now that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not in the Fengtian Palace, who would dare to stand up and oppose, given His Majesty's hot temper?

Even if this is wrong, you can't say it.

It's a job that costs you your head.

Zhu Yuanzhang saw this and said, "Since all the ministers have no objection, let's just settle this matter."

"Zhan Hui."

"I am here."

"Immediately issue a notice to all county magistrates in the Southern Zhili region, asking them to speed up the construction of the Public Security Office and the Judicial Office."

"An examination will be held separately. Vacancies in the judicial and public security offices in various places will be filled by candidates who pass the examination."

"I obey your order."

"Ruhong."

"I am here."

"Officials from the Public Security Bureau, please go through the Ministry of War. Please select some good candidates and don't let us down."

"I obey your order."

As Zhu Yuanzhang issued one edict after another, the reform of the county town was decided directly.

According to the progress of the Ministry of Personnel, the list will be finalized within three days, and then after review by Zhu Yuanzhang, the document of appointment will be directly issued.

In today's world, some things can be decided by just one word from Zhu Yuanzhang.

This is what is called one-man dictatorship.

The news of the county magistrate's reform soon spread to the capital city.

Many storytellers from the secret service of the Imperial Guard also began to explain to the people the benefits of being a county magistrate.

"I've felt something was amiss for a long time, but it turns out that His Majesty is really amazing."

"I originally thought it was nothing, but after listening to what the storyteller said, I realized that it was indeed true. Some county magistrates are very evil-minded. It would be a good thing to punish them."

"Your Majesty is truly wise and powerful. Every move he makes is for the benefit of us common people. He is afraid that we will be bullied."

Zhu Yuanzhang sat in a private room of the Ping'an Teahouse, listening to the storyteller in the lobby below and the cheers of the people, and smiled with great satisfaction.

"This official report is really a good thing, Jiang Li, why didn't we think of it before?"

"Once the court bulletin is published, let the storyteller explain it in detail, and the people can also express their own opinions."

"Sometimes, those officials always think about their own gains and losses, and never consider the people. Even those students, what kind of nature are they?"

"I still remember that I once went to a restaurant next to the Imperial College to secretly listen to the students and ask them if they had any lofty ambitions."

"As a result, everyone was talking about where the wealth was, where the women were beautiful, which places had the most unruly people and how to avoid them."

"I was so angry at that time. What's the point of the imperial examination? Letting such a bunch of good-for-nothings to serve as officials, isn't this a disaster for the people?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said this angrily, and also explained the reason why the imperial examination was suspended that year.

Jiang Li was listening at the side. When he heard the question from His Majesty, he hesitated and replied, "I have little education and do not understand much about these things."

"But in my opinion, if the civil officials say it is good, it may not be good. If the people say it is good, then it is definitely good."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince started the Capital Gazette, probably to let the people know that the Ming Dynasty values ​​the people."

"I have been in the Jinyiwei for many years and have seen too many corrupt officials. What they like most is to deceive their superiors and conceal the truth from their subordinates. Many officials take advantage of the fact that the common people are illiterate and just make up stories."

"Join hands with the landlords and gentry to do some deceptive things together."

"Now that we have His Royal Highness's official report, even if the common people are illiterate, they can listen to the storyteller and naturally understand the truth behind it."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Jiang Li with some surprise.

When did Jiang Li, who normally couldn't even fart in a day, become able to speak so many profound truths?

Jiang Li felt the gaze of His Majesty and explained, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for laughing at you. I was just expressing my feelings. When I was a child, my family was not very good. The county magistrate at that time used the Yuan Dynasty's notice to deceive us."

"It was even more difficult at that time. Few people in the surrounding area could understand the Mongolian language, and no one could understand Lord Yuan's Mongolian either."

"Those officials can say whatever they want."

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard these words, he sighed and said, "We were all like this in the past. All these corrupt officials were starving to death, but we were still enjoying the good life at home."

"In the future, you should come to this teahouse more often to listen to the people's opinions. If there are any deficiencies, you can find them earlier."

The imperial gazette of the capital made the people of the capital seem to come alive all of a sudden.

During this period, when Zhu Yuanzhang had nothing to do, he liked to stroll around the streets of the capital.

Look at the prosperity of the capital and the energy on the faces of the people.

Zhu Yuanzhang was intoxicated by this vibrant energy, and for the capital city recently, it could be said that the city changed its appearance every few days.

…

While the Ming Dynasty was undergoing reforms in full swing, Japan was not making smooth progress.

Feng Sheng was in charge of the central government, and news from the other three princes also continued to come in.

Perhaps because they were unfamiliar with the place, many soldiers were not used to some of the conditions in Japan.

An earthquake a few days ago caused panic among the people.

There were even rumors in the army that the local lord was angry and that the Ming Dynasty should not come to Japan.

After more than ten soldiers were killed, the disturbance was finally stopped.

In fact, the people of Japan did not have much resistance to the rule of the Ming Dynasty. Except for some panic in the beginning, things gradually got better.

It’s mainly about communication, after all, there are only so many translations.

The cities of Japan, especially the city lord's palace, are full of the flavor of the Tang Dynasty.

Feng Sheng was not used to the feeling of kneeling, so he asked someone to make some chairs.

While checking the map, Feng Sheng heard a noise in the yard outside. He looked up and saw that his nephew Feng Cheng had arrived.

Feng Cheng is the son of his elder brother Feng Guoyong.

"Cheng'er, is there any situation with the three kings now?" Feng Sheng called his nephew to come and take a seat.

During these few days, Feng Cheng has been responsible for external investigations and collecting some information about the three kings.

Feng Cheng replied: "Uncle, at present, the most powerful one is still the King of Yan."

"The King of Yan built the city and expanded its defenses. Most importantly, he gained the support of the local Japanese nobles."

"Now that we have found where the food is hidden, we will probably have enough food to eat in the next six months."

"The situation on the Jin prince's side is relatively stable. They have captured two small cities and several villages. There should be guards from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in the Jin prince's army."

"They gathered the Japanese together and formed a Japanese army."

"These Japanese are really ruthless, but after simple training, they are now completely in the vanguard and have made a lot of contributions."

"After conquering so many territories, King Jin's own army suffered almost no losses."

To sum up, Zhu Di was lucky and got the support of local Japanese nobles.

The King of Jin was very resourceful. He trained an army of Japanese soldiers and conquered a large territory without spending any of his own manpower.

"What about the King of Qi?" Feng Sheng asked, looking up.

Feng Cheng smiled bitterly and said, "After the King of Qi occupied the city, he rode his horse in the wild, slaughtering the Japanese for fun every day. After he captured the surrounding cities, he burned them down directly."

"Now the area of ​​the King of Qi within a radius of several dozen miles can be described as fortified and cleared."

"A large number of Japanese were directly reduced to slaves. Therefore, the influence of the King of Qi on the Japanese side is actually greater than that of the King of Yan and the King of Jin."

"After hearing the news, many Japanese people rushed to the territory of King Jin in large numbers."

After his nephew Feng Cheng finished speaking, Feng Sheng said, "It seems that the three princes all have their own strengths. In this case, I have nothing to worry about."

"The Japanese side does not dare to rashly launch an offensive against our army at the moment. They just need to finish drawing the map and slowly nibble away at Kyushu Island first."

"Have you made any contact with Goryeo?"

Feng Cheng replied, "Uncle, the soldiers sent by my nephew were stopped by the King of Yan's men on their way to the territory occupied by Goryeo."

"His Royal Highness Prince Yan meant that he would be in charge of communicating with the Goryeo troops arriving at Kyushu Island."

Hearing this, Feng Sheng became thoughtful.

Everyone knows that Daoyan served as the imperial teacher in Goryeo.

When the directions were first assigned, Prince of Yan Zhu Di asked for the northwest direction.

The northwest of Kyushu Island is not rich, but Prince of Yan Zhu Di was very persistent.

At that time, Feng Sheng had already guessed what Zhu Di was thinking, which was to hook up with his old friend.

After a brief hesitation, Feng Sheng did not refuse.

Because of the alliance between Zhu Di and Daoyan, although it suppressed the King of Jin and the King of Qi, it was a good direction for the Ming Dynasty.

Feng Sheng once spent a considerable amount of time in Liaodong. To the southeast of Liaodong was Goryeo.

Therefore, Feng Sheng had had many dealings with Goryeo and was not unfamiliar with it.

Feng Sheng also had a rough idea of ​​the strength of Goryeo's military forces.

When Daoyan went to Goryeo, he had already taken refuge with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Now that his old master has come to visit him, he must still have some feelings for him.

However, it is obvious that Prince Jin Zhu Gang received support and help from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Whatever choice Daoyan makes at that time will have nothing to do with Feng Sheng.

It is also for the sake of balancing power in a short period of time. No matter who Daoyan supports, it doesn’t matter much to Feng Sheng.

If Daoyan chose Prince Jin, then there would be nothing to worry about.

Zhu Di would naturally cut off the connection between them.

…

Yao Guangxiao looked at the dozen or so Goryeo generals kneeling in front of him and quickly helped them up.

"Generals, you have worked so hard. I will report to the king that you have made great contributions in this battle."

These dozen or so Goryeo generals were in disheveled clothes, their armor was stained with blood, and their eyes revealed fatigue and sadness.

There were more than 80,000 people, but now there are only over 30,000 left.

In the past few days, due to the lack of food, they could only continue to attack and conquer Japanese cities.

Every time we captured a city, we would loot all the edible things in the city.

However, the educated Japanese began to transfer food very early, so they didn't leave too much behind.

This could only force the Goryeo generals to continue attacking.

Because they were worried that if they had to rest for two consecutive days, whether the soldiers would be able to bear it and whether some of them would desert.

After seven days of fierce fighting, with about 50,000 soldiers killed or wounded, they finally managed to capture a large city.

It was also at this time that General Goryeo received news that the army supporting from the rear had finally landed on the island.

They looked at the kind and gentle Imperial Master with a relaxed expression, yet they felt an uncontrollable anger in their hearts.

So many of our brothers have died, and you...can't you just show a little bit of appreciation?

Just a few words for us?

Now you have to guard this city, and even the ban on looting has been issued.

Love is here to pick peaches.

Even so, the Goryeo generals did not dare to complain and could only keep it to themselves.

Who cares about the lives of the soldiers? What they care about is how much money they can make from this trip.

"I will always remember the contributions of all the generals. The victory of this war is inseparable from the bravery of all the generals in killing the enemy."

"After such a long time here, I'm sure you generals are tired."

"Then take a rest for a while. I will arrange someone to handle the next matter."

After Yao Guangxiao finished speaking, he glanced at Wei Guang who was standing next to him.

Wei Guang immediately understood what he meant, walked up to the Goryeo general and extended his hand.

After a brief hesitation, the Goryeo generals handed over their military tokens.

As soon as Yao Guangxiao arrived here, he summoned more than ten Korean generals in the name of celebrating the success.

He also sent enough wine and food to the remaining 30,000 elite soldiers.

The Goryeo generals were originally arrogant and complacent.

Then, when I entered the big tent and saw the three hundred swordsmen and axemen around, I knew that the Imperial Master was going to take them all.

Just as Yao Guangxiao was dealing with the Korean general's affairs, a soldier came to report.

"Your Excellency, there are soldiers from the Ming Dynasty coming to the barracks. They are holding an order from the King of Yan of the Ming Dynasty and they want to see the Master."

When Yao Guangxiao heard this, his expression suddenly changed. He fell silent and did not give any orders immediately.

Wei Guang, who was standing next to him, had a slight gleam in his eyes.

Wei Guang was naturally loyal to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and he was already very clear about some of the matters concerning the Imperial Master when he was in the capital.

Now the Prince of Yan has also arrived at Kyushu Island, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince supports the Prince of Jin.

It all depends on what the Imperial Master chooses.

After a while, Daoyan sighed softly and said, "Let them come to the big tent to see me."

Wei Guang did not say anything. He just took away the military tokens of the Goryeo generals and did not go to the military camp.

Instead, he followed the national teacher.