I want to ruin the country

Peng Yunzhang's mind raced.

"Your Majesty is wise. Is this also why you asked Du Han to come to my Ministry of Works?"

Yining Road,

"That's my intention, but not entirely. I want to employ people who are young, strong, smart, hardworking, broad-minded, and not greedy!"

Peng Yunzhang really understood that the emperor was eager to do something. An emperor who was bold, not conservative, and dared to innovate was a blessing to the people!

Peng Yunzhang said,

"Your Majesty, I understand your majesty's painstaking efforts. I will work closely with Minister Du to complete the task assigned to the Ministry of Works by the Emperor!"

Yining shook his head.

"It's not enough to just complete the task. You have to be proactive, open your minds, and be innovative. How can I rely on my brain alone? There is always a loophole in a hundred precautions.

We must open up channels for discussion and pool our wisdom. There is always someone to learn from when three people are together. Don't underestimate the wisdom of the working people!

"I remember it!"

"Don't be afraid of making mistakes. I allow you to make mistakes. It doesn't matter if you waste money, as long as your starting point is good. Failure is the mother of success. No matter whether it is a country or an individual, they all become strong by constantly making mistakes and correcting themselves!"

Peng Yunzhang was really shocked. It turned out that the emperor had such a broad mind. He was not afraid of making mistakes or wasting money. How many emperors could do that?

Peng Yunzhang knelt down again unconsciously.

"Your Majesty, it's no exaggeration to say that I've been enlightened today. I've taken note of everything Your Majesty has said. I will continue to do my best to select virtuous and capable people for Your Majesty and support the country!"

Yining sighed,

"If only they all understood me like you do, I'd be so happy if I could just treat one day like two!"

"Your Majesty, please do not overwork yourself. Having a wise ruler like you is a blessing to the people and the country. Please take care of your health!"

Yining nodded.

"I will not close my eyes until I see China become stronger!

After finishing the arrangements for the Ministry of Works, Yining called Zeng Zhenfan over again.

Zeng Zhenfan was very anxious at this moment. A flame of anger had been rising in his heart since the last time the emperor summoned him.

This flame made him feel uneasy and restless, and every day seemed like a year.

The reason is simple: it is because of the God-worshipping religion.

For a long time, with his keen political sense, he felt that the development of the God Worshipping Society would not be beneficial to the court, so he was always paying attention to all the news about the God Worshipping Society.

Before the Chinese New Year, he wanted to write a letter to the emperor to explain the situation of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom clearly. However, he felt that the emperor was in poor health and the Chinese New Year was approaching, so he really didn't want to cause trouble for the emperor. Therefore, he planned to write a letter after the Chinese New Year to explain the situation clearly.

Unexpectedly, after the New Year, before he could submit his memorial, the emperor passed away.

After the new emperor ascended the throne, he couldn't figure out the emperor's temper, so he wanted to wait and see whether the new emperor would stick to his old ways or want to make some changes.

What he didn't expect was that the emperor summoned him and Li Hongzhang for no reason just a few days after ascending the throne.

He originally wanted to take the written memorial to see the emperor, but he didn't know why the emperor summoned him. After thinking it over, he decided to wait and see.

What made him feel fortunate was that from the emperor's last summons, it seemed that he had taken the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom issue to heart, which made him feel a little relieved.

He believed that since the emperor had noticed the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom incident, he would definitely take measures. Since the emperor summoned him for no reason, he was looking forward to whether he could play a role in this matter.

Just when he was feeling uneasy every day, the emperor summoned him again. This time, without any hesitation, he brought the memorial he had written long ago and came to see the emperor.

"My dear Zeng, have you had any thoughts these days?"

Zeng Zhenfan understood the emperor's incoherent words. He immediately took out the memorial and raised it above his head with both hands.

"Your Majesty, I have a report to make!"

Yi Guofang hurried over, took the memorial and placed it on the dragon desk.

Yining smiled and thought to himself, he really lost his patience, so he did not open the memorial.

"Lord Zeng, I won't read your memorial yet. Let's talk first to see if we, the ruler and the minister, are of the same mind!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Yining Road,

"I want you to go to Guangdong and Guangxi to form a new army. Are you willing?"

Zeng Zhenfan was a little stunned. He never expected that a scholar like him would lead troops.

"As long as the Emperor believes I am capable of the task, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"

"Haha, I knew the Holy Ancestor wouldn't lie to me. Lord Zeng is indeed responsible!"

"Ah, Holy Ancestor!"

Yining Road,

"A while ago, I was summoned by the Emperor, and he told me many things. Among them, he said that the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom in Guangxi was causing chaos among the people and that we must be on guard against it!"

Zeng Zhenfan felt relieved, and his restless heart was mostly put at ease.

No wonder the emperor summoned him for no reason. It turned out that it was the Holy Ancestor who said that. But he was still a little confused and asked,

"Why is Your Majesty forming a new army? Can't we use the existing Eight Banners and Green Camp soldiers?"

Yining Road,

"The Holy Ancestor said that the military is now in a state of disarray. Officers are taking up empty quotas and embezzling military pay, and most of the soldiers are old, weak, sick, and opium smokers. So they can be treated as "clay cats" and are not capable of taking on important tasks."

So that's how it is, Zeng Zhenfan asked again,

"Your Majesty, what's the difference between the new army and the old one?"

Yining Road,

"I have a set of drills for training the new army. Everything about the new army is different from the old ones. You need me to be mentally prepared!"

"How many new troops will be trained, and with what titles?"

"Train 20,000 cavalry, 10,000 infantry, and 20,000 naval forces, and call it the First Army of the Royal New Army!"

"How to deal with the soldiers!"

"You solve it yourself, and be sure to choose the best, rather than having nothing than something of inferior quality.

We must intensify our training, and we should be able to achieve a certain level of combat effectiveness in a short period of time."

"I understand. How about the other military uniforms, armor, firearms, and supplies?"

Yining Road,

"Military expenses are five million taels. Food and supplies can be obtained nearby. I will arrange for the transportation of the rest!"

"I accept the decree!"

Yining said again,

"I appoint you as Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, Right Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, and Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi."

Zeng Zhenfan was overjoyed. The new emperor did not disappoint him. He had suddenly become a high-ranking official commanding thousands of troops. With soldiers in his hands, he could easily defeat the mob of Taiping Heavenly Kingdom members.

He hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed to express his gratitude!

Yining Road,

"Lord Zeng, do I still need to see your memorial?

"No need for that. The Emperor has already done what I wanted to say!"

"Lord Zeng, I will assign you another person to train the new army and assist in protecting you!"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!"

Yining waved his hand.

"Call Luo Shixin up!"

After a while, Luo Shixin strode in.

During this period, Luo Shixin's training in the special forces company went very smoothly.

He is also a very qualified leader. No matter what he does, he always practices it himself. No matter what subject he trains in, his results are far ahead of others.

Most things in the world are determined by strength. Just based on Luo Shixin's strength, everyone admires him.