Duke Cheng was really excited this time. For several Dukes, they are hereditary Dukes and share the same relatives with the country. Few rewards can impress them. However, in life, fame and fortune are inseparable.

Two words. If you no longer have a preference for profit, then fame will naturally become your only pursuit.

The Duke of Guo was no exception. Emperor Tianqi's words touched the heart of Duke Cheng. He quickly picked up his clothes and knelt on the ground, saying loudly: "I will do my best and will never let down the emperor's hope for me."

Reaching out to help Duke Cheng Guo up, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "The blessings from our ancestors can naturally make Aiqing have an extraordinary status and have no worries about food and clothing, but you still have to get some things by yourself."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your teaching. I will keep it in my heart!" Standing up, Duke Cheng Guo said with an moved face.

Emperor Tianqi looked at the surrounding cabinet bachelors and military ministers, and said with a smile: "My dear friends, you don't have to envy Duke Cheng. I will not treat any of you badly. I will do everything in my hands well when the time comes."

Have your own reward!"

Everyone present had smiles on their faces. Whether it was Emperor Taizu or Emperor Chengzu, they had awarded many princes, but at this time, only the few in front of them were retained. The only ones with real power were Wei Guogong and Qian Guo.

Sir, now that I have the opportunity, I will naturally not let it go.

"Okay, dear friends, it has been a tiring day. Let's stop here today! My dear friends have all gone back, and I am going back to the palace!" Emperor Tianqi already felt a little tired. It seems that his body still needs to be exercised.

, otherwise he will inevitably become a short-lived emperor. After making up his mind, Emperor Tianqi said to everyone with a smile.

"I respectfully send you off to your Majesty!" Everyone watched Emperor Tianqi leave with relief on their faces. Some people were being supported by people around them, and they were obviously very tired. These people were quite young.

, Emperor Tianqi would not dare to show such a look when he was here.

In the next few days, nothing major happened in the capital or the government. What attracted attention was the strategy for reforming the Imperial College proposed by Liu Yijing, who was the first assistant to the university in the cabinet. In it, Liu Yijing stated in detail the establishment of the Imperial College.

The purpose and function of the Imperial College. It uses more abundant information to explain the difference between the current Imperial College and the past, and proves the decay of the Imperial College.

In this argument, Liu Yijing focused on arguing that the role of the Imperial College should be better utilized, making it a school for officials to train and take up their posts, and try to avoid the phenomenon of scholars governing the country as much as possible. We must let the scholars of the world understand that it is not about studying

Those who read the words of saints well can be good officials. Of course, this is not what Liu Yijing said. This is Emperor Tianqi's own plan.

In fact, after reading Liu Yijing's memorial, Emperor Tianqi's mind became active, and an original idea was once again evoked. That is to establish a university in this era. A university covering various disciplines. But this

It’s a bit difficult, but it seems like this is an opportunity!

After half a month of debate, Emperor Tianqi ordered the establishment of the Imperial College in the capital, located in the southern suburbs of the capital. In order to save money, Emperor Tianqi drew a royal garden and ordered people to renovate it there.

Although there was a lot of opposition, it was quickly suppressed. After all, it was proposed by the chief minister of the cabinet and supported by Emperor Tianqi. Naturally, there was no problem. In such an environment, Emperor Tianqi's policy was naturally

It has been implemented.

Nothing major happened in the next period of time, but in mid-October, Emperor Tianqi was going to Tianjin Port. The purpose was also very simple. A grand swearing-in ceremony was to be held here. The new navy of the Ming Dynasty was here.

One day it was declared established.

The eighth day of October. History will remember this day. After Zheng He's voyages to the West, the Ming Dynasty finally had its own navy fleet again, a navy capable of large-scale battles. In order to distinguish the difference from the navy, Emperor Apocalypse

It was this navy that was named the Ming Dynasty Navy. Of course it could also be called the navy.

Standing on the newly built pier, Emperor Apocalypse was followed by many ministers. On the sea were twenty new warships that had just been installed. The Ming Dynasty's Yellow Dragon Flag was fluttering in the wind, and each of the strong navy soldiers

He looked forward with a serious face. He was holding a new type of firearm in his hand, and the expression on his face was very serious.

"Qi Aiqing, Yu Aiqing, the Ming Dynasty's navy can be what it is today, thanks to General Erliang, I will reward you greatly!" Emperor Tianqi looked at Qi Jiguang and Yu Zigao on the side and said with a smile on his face.

"Eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor are all things that ministers should do, and ministers dare not take credit!" Qi Jin quickly bowed and saluted, with a respectful look on his face.

Looking at Qi Jin with a different look, Emperor Tianqi did not expect that Qi Jin would say such a thing. It seemed that he had been prepared for it! Emperor Tianqi ignored Qi Jin, turned his eyes to an old man on the side, and said in a soft voice

: "Shen Aiqing, at such an old age, you are still running for the country. I can't bear to feel sorry for you and yet I feel so sorry for you. However, the navy needs love for you, the Ming Dynasty needs love for you, and I need love for you even more!"

This person is none other than the very old Shen Yourong. After working hard for such a long time, this minister who was already quite old has become even more aged. However, unlike the last time Emperor Tianqi saw him, Shen Yourong was energetic at this time.

It's very good, far from what it was at the beginning.

"Your Majesty, it is my honor that my remnant body can drive for Your Majesty. It is my honor to see the Ming Navy become an army in my lifetime. It is my honor to be able to participate in this great event. It is my ancestor's virtue. Cao Cao

There is a saying that an old man is brave and has great ambitions. Although I am not young, I am willing to do everything for the emperor!" Shen Yourong's face was very excited, and he spoke with great energy.

Looking at Shen Yourong like this, Emperor Tianqi knew that this old minister would not die for a while. But listening to those words from the heart, Emperor Tianqi's eyes were a little red. Some people don't ask for anything in their lives, they really just hope.

Those who can do something for the people and the country. These people do not care about fame and wealth, gains and losses. They are truly the most respectable people.

"It is my great fortune to have my beloved. I love you and must take care of your health and serve the country loyally!" Emperor Tianqi pulled Shen Yourong and said emotionally: "Although Qi Jin and Yu Zigao have led troops for many years, after all,

I’m not familiar with naval warfare, but I hope Aiqing can teach me more!”

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will do my best!" Shen Yourong quickly bowed and saluted, saying.

Nodding, Emperor Tianqi's eyes fell on the last young man. The official uniform of a fifth-rank official made him look very energetic. With sword-shaped eyebrows and star-shaped eyebrows, he was a truly handsome man. This one

This person is none other than Yu Zigao's uncle, Yu Dayou's younger junior brother, and the fifth-grade transshipment envoy Zhang Yukun.

Whether it was Qi Jin, Yu Zigao, or Shen Yourong, they all admired this person very much. They could be described as full of praise. Shen Yourong even said that he was very good at arranging troops and training soldiers. He was also very good at it. Nodding slowly, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Zhang Aiqing really has a good figure. This is really good."

Zhang Yukun didn't expect Emperor Tianqi to say that, and his face suddenly turned red, and he said awkwardly: "The emperor has given me the reward!"

Smiling and waving his hands, Emperor Tianqi said in a deep voice: "Zhang Aiqing, I know that you have extraordinary talents, but the imperial court has its own rules for recruiting talents, and I should be very clear compared to you. But I am promoting talents for the sake of talents. , I will never bury you. It’s not enough for me to know that you have talents. You have to let all the officials in the court and the people of the world see your talents. I will never be stingy with high-ranking officials and generous salaries, so that my beloved Qing will leave a name in history."

Listening to Emperor Tianqi's voice, Zhang Yukun's calm heart suddenly stirred up some waves. This is what he wanted. After bowing respectfully to Emperor Tianqi, Zhang Yukun said: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I all understand!"

Although his current official position is that of a fifth-grade transshipment envoy, Zhang Yukun knows that this is a sign that Emperor Tianqi values ​​​​his performance. As a transshipment envoy, you are responsible for sea transshipment. You don’t know what you are transshipping yet. It is estimated that you will not know for a long time. .My position in the navy is very special. This official position only makes it easier for me to do things.

Zhang Yukun naturally understood what Emperor Tianqi said. I believe you have talent, but talent alone is useless. You also need merit. Not only for me to see, but also for everyone to see. Only then can I reward you. , so that everyone can be silenced.

Although Emperor Tianqi's words were very official, Zhang Yukun knew that this was Emperor Tianqi trying to comfort him and not wanting him to be dissatisfied because of a fifth-grade official. This made Zhang Yukun very useful. No matter what his official position was, Emperor Tianqi was very fond of him. This kind of respect I have is very rare.

After appeasing all the officials, Emperor Apocalypse boarded the flagship Longteng. After a tour, he conducted several test launches. After a brief trial run at sea, the group returned to the dock, carrying People returned to the capital.

In the third year of the Apocalypse, neither the Tatars nor the slave builders made any big moves in the north, and the imperial court was stable. Emperor Apocalypse's various reforms were also carried out in an orderly manner. The military reform in the capital was finally completed at the end of the year. The effect can be seen, except that Emperor Tianqi has to pay a large amount of military expenses every month.

The firearms factories and military research institutes that have achieved the best results have made great progress in both the research and development of new firearms and their improvements. After once again expanding the scale, the production of fragmentation guns is also on the right track. It can be said that everything is prosperous. .
Chapter completed!