Domineering Daming

He was very happy, picked up the wine glass in his hand and said: "Get rid of the old year and welcome the new year, everyone, today we, the monarch and the ministers, have fun together, let's drink this glass to the full!"

"Respect my emperor." Everyone raised their wine glasses and signaled from a distance.

Chapter 947

Zhu Xu took a sip and put it down, looking at the crowd full of people, with a smile on his face, but a little regret in his heart.

At this time, there should be someone sitting next to him, so it would be perfect.

But now he has managed to keep the landslide in front of him without changing his face, and he didn't show his thoughts at all. Looking at the people in the hall, he said with a smile: "Everyone is free, today we are the monarch and his ministers having fun together. We only talk about Fengyue, not Talk about government affairs..."

Although Zhu Xu said so, the group of people didn't dare to act casually, all of them looked tensely and kept their eyes on each other.

Zhu Xu didn't seem to notice it, so he turned to Bi Ziyan and said, "Master Bi, I heard that your eldest grandson is also 14 years old this year? Is he enrolled?"

Just as Bi Ziyan was about to get up, Zhu Xu waved his hands and said, "Sit down and talk, today we only talk about friendship, not about monarchs and ministers."

Bi Ziyan knew Zhu Xu a little bit, he thanked Zhu Xu and sat down, then said: "Your Majesty is thinking about it. It is indeed fourteen, and was taken to Wuzhong by the third son of the family, and has entered the county school."

The expansion of the Royal Government Academy was not enough. At the same time, the imperial court did not ban the old county schools, prefectural schools, etc. In some places, the Royal Government Academy was also called county schools. Therefore, when Bi Ziyan said "county schools", everyone Can't tell which one it is.

Zhu Xu naturally knew that it was the county-level college of the Royal Political Academy, nodded slightly, and said with a smile: "Well, it's good to enroll. Although we have a lot of people in Daming, we have few talents. It's easy to train them, and they will all be my Daming's shoulders in the future." The minister of shares..."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, I only hope that he will not humiliate his ancestors." Bi Ziyan leaned forward and said.

These are naturally modest words, Zhu Xu smiled, picked up the wine glass, looked at Sun Chengzong and said: "Master Sun, I have seen all the children and grandchildren in your family, and some of them are really good. Dear, don't suppress it deliberately, the list has already been added by the officials, so don't stop it, it's not fair to them..."

Sun Chengzong didn't expect Zhu Xu to say this, his expression moved slightly, he immediately raised his wine glass, and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern, and I thank you, Your Majesty, on behalf of my son."

Zhu Xu waved his hand, took a sip, looked at King Jing, and said with a rather emotional expression: "In my clan of the Ming Dynasty, there are really not many who can stand on the stage. You have not let me down in the past few years. Your son, I let you down." People have seen it, it's very good, it's good, it's good, it doesn't have bad deeds, I heard that it's married, well, I will be the officiant, and I will go with the queen..."

Prince Jing was overjoyed, this is an incredible gift, he hurriedly got up and said: "I thank the emperor for your kindness, my son is ashamed."

Zhu Xu laughed and said, "Sit down, sit down, it's no big deal."

Prince Jing's face was full of excitement, which was more important than any reward, his expression was excited and his face was flushed.

Zhu Xu glanced at Wang Qiaonian, and before Zhu Xu could speak, Wang Qiaonian lowered his head in guilt, because he came up on a rocket, and he really had no achievements to speak of.

"The recent performance of Dali Temple is remarkable, especially in several major cases, which not only considered public opinion but also upheld the integrity of the law. Mr. Wang Ge is very good. I am not mistaken, so I will drink this cup to the full." Zhu Xuduan Holding a glass of wine, he said loudly.

Holding the wine glass, Wang Qiaonian turned sideways, and said tremblingly, "I dare not, because the emperor is wise and mighty..."

Zhu Xu quickly pressed his hands and said, "Don't flatter me when Chinese New Year is over. I can tell about my virtues in any teahouse when I leave the palace. It's useless to talk about it here."

Naturally, Wang Qiaonian was aware of the rumors outside, so he immediately said: "Ying Ye, a foolish woman, is wise. If everyone is wrong, she will be heroic and unwavering. The rumors will eventually be unpopular, and sooner or later they will dissipate. The emperor does not need to worry about it."

Zhu Xu paused, pointed at him with a smile, looked at Sun Chuanting, and said, "Sun Baigu, it's not easy for you to be in the cabinet these days, right?"

Sun Chuanting didn't get up, turned his body sideways and said: "Serving the emperor is the country, it has nothing to do with difficulty."

Zhu Xu nodded, and said: "Mrs. Ling once said in her family motto, 'Famousness is like a mountain, and death is clear'. I deeply admire it. How many men kneel down and have no integrity, far inferior to a woman in a deep house!"

Sun Chuanting's expression was as usual, and he said: "The idiot is stupid, the emperor will laugh at him."

Zhu Xu shook his head with emotion, and said: "Everyone is ridiculous, and Madam can't laugh. I have already asked the Supervisor of Rites to draw up a decree to add a third-rank order to Madam, so as to show other people who hold their bodies and are willing to dedicate themselves to it!"

Sun Chuanting's expression was slightly startled, he got up quickly and said: "I have thanked the emperor on behalf of you."

Zhu Xu said "hmm", looked at the five senior scholars in front of him, and said with a smile: "You guys have worked hard this year, come on, let's have another drink!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong and other five elders raised their glasses together.

After a few people drank a glass of wine, their expressions became more relaxed, and they were not as stiff as before.

Zhu Xu's eyes turned to the group of people below, and they all smiled and said, "Come on, let's sing and dance, let's talk about the past and the present today!"

With a look from Liu Shimin not far from Zhu Xu, a group of people came out from the side doors on both sides, dancers, qin players, and immediately ding ding dong dong, the sound of the zither sounded like flowing water and the sound of a phoenix, followed by the smooth and graceful dance of Gong'e.

As a result, everyone's expression became more relaxed, their eyes gradually shifted from Zhu Xu's body to these beautiful and delicate maids dancing, and they slowly began to whisper.

Zhu Xu sat on it, watching the dance and listening to the song, with a pleasant face.

After a while, he raised his glass to the people below frequently, without opening his mouth, and the people below didn't need to speak, he stood up and drank it down before sitting down.

The dancing girl has a graceful figure, dancing lightly, and the sound of the piano is like water, melodious and melodious.

In the main hall, almost everyone relaxed, listening to the piano, watching the dance, gradually enjoying it, without the previous vigilance.

Liu Shimin stood aside, holding his hands blankly all the time. He knew very well that such a big scene would definitely not be just eating and drinking, which was not in line with their emperor's character.

The officials gradually became lively, chatting and laughing, pushing glasses and changing glasses. It didn't take long for the group of people to blush and quarrel with each other.

Zhu Xu's alcohol capacity is not bad, his mind is very clear, and his movements are unknowingly slow.

Dishes were served one after another, singing and dancing, and the tunes kept changing. Even Bi Ziyan and other relatively restrained people drank a lot under the tumult of a group of people, and their body was unstable and swayed slightly.

At this time, Zhu Xu was holding the wine glass, and his steps were not steady. Under Liu Shimin's careful care, he walked down the white jade steps, walked towards Zhao Han, and said, "Zhao Shangshu, are you drunk?"

Zhao Han was slightly drunk. Seeing Zhu Xu coming down, he regained his senses, stood up and said with a smile, "It's time to return to the emperor, seemingly drunk but not drunk."

This is obviously a joke to show intimacy, Zhu Xu smiled and said: "That's good, I heard that the Ministry of Officials and the Cabinet are competing for the right to appoint officials from the third rank to the fifth rank?"

According to the current division of powers and responsibilities of the cabinet, nominations and appointments by the cabinet are required for the third rank and above, and the appointment is not under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Officials. From the third rank to the fifth rank, nomination by the Ministry of Officials is required, and the cabinet approves it. Now the cabinet must take it completely and bypass the cabinet. .

Zhao Han resolutely opposed it, and was in a tug-of-war, and the lawsuit had not reached Zhu Xu yet.

Zhao Han became more sober, and said: "Yes, Your Majesty, I think the cabinet is really too much and should not be indulged."

Holding the wine glass, Zhu Xu smiled and said: "I support you, the cabinet cannot continue to expand, how to advance and retreat is up to you..."

Zhao Han's expression was mixed with joy and surprise. He could hear that Zhu Xu's words clearly meant something. Just as he was about to ask, Zhu Xu turned to Zhang Bingwen and said, "Zhang Shangshu, I heard that the cabinet has troubled you a lot recently?"

The Ministry of Households is in charge of money and food, has the right to distribute and budget, and at the same time indirectly influences and controls the Royal Bank, the State Administration of Taxation, and also has the right to formulate tax types and amounts. inside.In the past, with Fu Changzong around, the cabinet did not dare to act recklessly. Recently, it has frequently hinted to Zhang Bingwen and exerted constant pressure.

Zhang Bingwen has a rigid personality and is strict with others and himself, so he is the most sober. Amidst the sound of singing and dancing, he raised his hand and said to Zhu Xu: "Return to the emperor, the cabinet is indeed suppressing the household department, and the minister is thinking of countermeasures."

Zhu Xu was slightly stunned, he didn't expect Zhang Bingwen to be so direct, and immediately said in a deep thought: "The situation of my Ming Dynasty is still unclear, and the various powers and responsibilities need to be carefully divided. It will be difficult to be clear for a while. Pay attention to methods and methods, and at the same time cut off from other departments. You can’t give the cabinet some improper ideas. The cabinet can’t give all the power, and you can use some compromise methods..."

Zhang Bingwen was dedicated to his duties, and had a thorough understanding of the relationship between the Ministry of Accounting. He quickly understood what Zhu Xu meant, and said in silence for a while, "Yes. The Ministry of Accounting has nothing to do with the Royal Bank, and the State Administration of Taxation. I will make a clear statement after I return. Disposal, other matters, minister... have an open and honest talk with the cabinet."

Zhu Xu walked towards Shen Yongmao with a smile. Shen Yongmao had been under a lot of pressure recently, and now he drank too much, and was already staggering. Seeing Zhu Xu approaching, Shen Yongmao quickly stood up and saluted.

Chapter 948

Even with the sound of the piano lingering in his ears and the dancing posture dazzling, Shen Yongmao still heard some of Zhu Xu's words.

He could hear that Zhu Xu's words seemed to be defending the six ministries, but in fact, he was helping the cabinet to "rob" some important rights of the six ministries, continue to weaken the six ministries, and centralize the cabinet.