For Xu Huizu, his current position is undoubtedly one of great power and influence, which naturally requires him to shoulder more important tasks and responsibilities. These are things he must do well, even if he is unwilling to do them.
He was the eldest son of Xu Da, the Prince of Zhongshan, the elder brother of the current Empress, the maternal uncle of the Crown Prince, the Duke of Zhongshan of the Ming Dynasty, and one of the military leaders. These identities all meant that he had to shoulder more responsibilities.
Seeing his elder brother's distressed expression, Xu Yingxu said, "Brother, Zhang Rong is, after all, the Marquis of Naval Affairs, and now he is the Commander of the Right Guard of the Navy."
Xu Huizu glanced at his second brother and said calmly, "Since that's the case, he should know to be grateful for the Emperor's grace! The Marquis of Xianhanghai was His Majesty's confidant. Everyone says that His Majesty values the navy, and the Marquis of Xianhanghai was in charge of the navy. It's just that his descendants were unworthy, and the Marquis of Xianhanghai's illustrious reputation was ruined in one day."
Xu Zengshou thought for a moment and said, "Brother, let's impeach him first. You don't need to rush to step in."
Xu Huizu glanced at his underlings and said, “Shortsighted! His Majesty has so many confidants, and many people could do this kind of thing! Why did His Majesty entrust this matter to us? You should understand that His Majesty does not want this matter to be delayed.”
Now it's clear: the current emperor wants to resolve this matter quickly and decisively, and doesn't want it to drag on any longer. A swift and decisive resolution is also a way of keeping the situation under control.
This is no casual remark; it concerns two marquises of the Ming Dynasty, and marquises who wielded real power.
The Marquis of Navigation's status is extraordinary, which means this matter cannot be delayed. Otherwise, not only would it damage the reputation of military officers, but more importantly, it would affect the emperor's authority.
In fact, Marquis Heqing was no simple character. He was one of the backbone of the Chang faction and a general who held great power.
Think about it, this is quite a blow to His Majesty, especially considering that the Marquis of Huining was also a member of the Chang faction. While it might not be enough to make people think that the current emperor is purging the Chang faction, nor will it be enough to cripple them, it will certainly cause a lot of discussion and debate.
Adding to the recently dealt-down Deqing Marquis lineage, the Ming Dynasty has effectively purged five marquises in a short period. Some of them wielded real power, while others were seemingly powerless and detached from the military elite group, representing a declining noble family.
Remembering something, Xu Yingxu said, "His Highness the Crown Prince has been diligently training the Imperial Guards these past few days in preparation for the Duke of Ying's triumphant return to the capital."
Xu Huizu smiled and said, "You need to hurry up with these things. As the commander of the Imperial Guard Orphans, you must train the troops well for the Crown Prince. I remember that some soldiers who came from the Imperial Guard Orphans also made meritorious contributions in Goryeo this time."
The orphans of the Imperial Guards are a testament to the emperor's benevolence in adopting the orphans of soldiers who had fallen out of service, allowing them to grow up. This naturally gives them the opportunity to achieve great things, though they may have to pay a price for it.
In fact, the Imperial Guards are nominally under the Crown Prince's name, which is more meaningful than the Eastern Palace Three Guards. This is an army that the Crown Prince can rightfully control, which is naturally more significant.
Xu Zengshou immediately asked in a low voice, "Brother, in this reward ceremony, the Crown Prince also reviewed all the matters. Has the Crown Prince approved any soldiers to enter the capital garrison or the martial arts academy?"
Upon hearing Xu Zengshou's question, Xu Yingxu immediately became serious, because these were no small matters.
The Imperial Guards were basically trained by Xu Yingxu and Xu Zengshou, and many of their trusted generals were young talents from the Xu faction.
They naturally had no other intentions; they simply hoped to help the Crown Prince train his troops and cultivate a reliable army. This way, if the Crown Prince were to ascend the throne one day, they could gain control of the Five Armies Commandery more quickly and effectively.
This time, some orphans of military rank who were of military age accompanied the army to Goryeo, which gave them some opportunities to train.
Some may die on the battlefield, but if they can achieve some merit, then their chances of promotion will appear.
Let's not talk about cruelty or anything like that; even those with military merit are the same. They also need to don armor and go into battle when war breaks out, and if they want more wealth and honor, they need to take up swords and spears and fight.
Entering the Martial Academy is something that many children of military meritors are very concerned about. Although they come from good families and have a very high starting point once they enter officialdom, without the experience gained in the Martial Academy, it may be difficult for them to climb to a higher position.
Furthermore, for soldiers from ordinary backgrounds, the experience in the martial arts academy is an extremely important threshold, signifying their potential to become mid- to high-ranking officers. However, such an opportunity is extremely rare.
Xu Huizu sighed and said, "Those orphans of the Imperial Guard are indeed from poor backgrounds and have not achieved much. It is still quite difficult for them to enter the Martial Academy. Fortunately, they are all young and have some opportunities after years of training."
There's nothing they can do about it. Although they are orphans of the Imperial Guard, which puts them in a much better position than many ordinary soldiers, and many people are willing to give them more opportunities, ultimately, they are just insignificant figures who find it difficult to climb to higher positions.
It's unrealistic to expect someone to be granted a title in a single battle. However, one or two outstanding individuals might be able to "soar to great heights," gaining access to more resources and a wider scope for advancement.
The Xu brothers were discussing some things, while the Chang brothers seemed somewhat worried.
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