Domineering Daming

Bi Ziyan's idea and request are very reasonable, but with so many people going out all at once, the cabinet and six ministries are basically empty.

Zhu Xu thought about it carefully, nodded and said: "That's fine. There is Sun Baigu in the cabinet, and the six ministries have been straightened out, so it shouldn't be a big problem. Since you are going to leave Beijing, I have to think about your safety."

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong looked at Zhu Xu, and felt that his words were a bit inexplicable. Will they go out without guards?

Zhu Xu rubbed his chin, looked at the two of them from the corner of the eye, and smiled secretly.Some things he had prepared for a long time can finally be played slowly.

He quickly restrained his expression, sat up straight and said: "The matter of Li Jingbai can't happen again, and the local guards can't rest assured. It's not the way to always transfer from the patrol camp and the imperial guards. How about it, six ministers, ministers of the cabinet, I allow it Have a certain number of guards, which belong to the Ministry of War, and are selected from various armies. They must be elite. Officers above the commander-in-chief can also have a certain number of guards. Others can also be given according to the situation, or they can declare themselves. What do you think? how?"

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong didn't expect Zhu Xu to have such an idea at all, they were both surprised, and then looked at each other.

After the founding of the dynasty from Taizu, especially after Chengzu, the control over the clan, nobles, ministers, etc. is quite strict. Most people are not allowed to have guards, and even the family is not allowed to have "weapons". When someone denounces them, they usually search their homes!

Historically, before Li Zicheng broke through the capital, Chongzhen asked his son-in-law Gong Yonggu and others to escort the prince south. As a result, Gong Yonggu and others burst into tears when they heard the news, saying, "It is difficult for ministers to fight against thieves empty-handed if relatives do not hide their armor."

Not only was there no one, but he didn't even have a dagger on his body!

Under such strict conditions, it is a terrifying thing to suddenly equip civil servants with guards and generals with bodyguards!

If they had changed before, they would have been frightened, and they would have been punished with death.

If it spreads outside again, it will definitely cause huge opposition, and many people will desperately stop it!

But Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were just shocked, showing no extra expressions.His Majesty the Emperor in front of him has done all the "ridiculous" things, and this one is not bad!

Bi Ziyan was silent for a while, then said, "Your Majesty, I don't think it's necessary..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "There's no need to worry so much. This matter is left to the Ministry of War, which will be deployed in a unified manner. You can also choose people yourself. What is the specific charter? The Cabinet , the Grand Marshal’s Mansion, and the Ministry of War jointly gave me a copy. I’ll say it again, what happened to Li Jingbai must never happen, when you go out of Beijing, safety comes first, and if necessary, choose from the forbidden army!”

The emperor persisted in bestowing favors, as if everything was for their own good, which made the two of them at a loss as to how to answer.

Naturally, Zhu Xu would not give them a chance, and said: "By the way, this year's imperial examinations will include 'Martial Arts', not on the examination questions, but on the actual practice. The six arts of a gentleman must not be absent."

Bi Ziyan was startled, and said, "Actually? What does the emperor mean?"

Zhu Xu had an idea early on, so he said directly: "Anyone who is awarded Jinshi must first go through horse riding, archery, long-distance running and other assessments, and formulate a standard. Those who fail several times will not be awarded. And broadly."

Bi Ziyan frowned slightly. The guards and the imperial examination were obviously related. He remembered the word "martial arts" that Zhu Xu had said before.

Sun Chengzong naturally realized that in this way, Daming might start to practice martial arts.

The two looked at each other, their expressions slightly condensed.

Since ancient times, literature has been used to prosper the country, and martial arts has led to its ruin. "Advocating martial arts" is the source of all disasters. The peaceful and prosperous age has never come from "advocating martial arts".

Bi Ziyan looked at Zhu Xu, hesitating, and just about to speak, Cao Huachun appeared at the right time and said, "Your Majesty, General Xiong, the King of Tang is waiting for orders outside the palace, General Cao Bianjiao is expected to arrive in Beijing in three days."

Zhu Xu gestured with his jaw, and then looked at Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong said: "The specific details, you have agreed to report to me, go."

Bi Ziyan wanted to say more, but Sun Chengzong quietly gave him a hand and shook his head slightly.

Bi Ziyan hesitated to speak, so he raised his hand and said, "I will leave."

Zhu Xu watched the two leave with a smile on his face.

As long as this opening is opened, the future Daming will be martial arts, and in every corner of this world, there will be Daming people with swords on their waists, tall horses, and rampant in the world!

Cao Huachun and the other two elders left, they stepped forward and said: "Xiong Zongbing, the king of Tang has been placed in the supervisor of ceremonies by his servants, can the emperor summon him immediately?"

Zhu Xu shook his head and said, "We'll wait until Cao Bianjiao arrives. The navy's plan is a grand strategy, and he cannot be left out."

Cao Huachun came in just to give Zhu Xu an excuse to send Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong away, lest they continue to entangle.

"Yes." Cao Huachun responded and stepped back quietly.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong left Qianqing Palace and stood in front of the steps with different expressions.

Bi Ziyan looked up at the sky and sighed, "It's going to be windy."

Once this trend of martial arts starts, it will inevitably spread throughout the entire Ming Dynasty. If this trend comes together, it will be very difficult to stop it!

Sun Chengzong smiled calmly, and said: "This wind has already risen, and it is your empress dowager who has realized it."

Bi Ziyan's expression moved, and he couldn't refute.Indeed, the source of this wind has to be counted from the current emperor's ascension to the throne.

"Let's go, we still have to persist for a few more years. If it were someone else, this wind... would have been a storm." Sun Chengzong smiled and walked forward.

Bi Ziyan sighed secretly, and followed back to the cabinet.

What Sun Chengzong said was correct, that is, they could still rely on the old to sell the old, and the emperor was a bit scruples. If there were some people who followed suit, the situation would have been turbulent and uncontrollable!

Sun Chengzong and Bi Ziyan did not directly disclose the matter of "Shangwu", but decided to wait for qualified officials to go out of Beijing in a silent manner, select their personal guards, and then stay in the mansion to guard them, so that it will be natural Well, by the time you want to object, it's too late.

This can be regarded as what they learned from Zhu Xu. It takes ten times as much effort to bring down an established fact first, and with their pressure, it must become a "customization" as a matter of course.

Chapter 1025 Childish Thoughts

In the second year of Jingzheng, April [-]th.

The Forbidden City is under construction.

The cabinet was overthrown and rebuilt, the Generalissimo's Mansion was erected, and several members of the Ministry of Industry, Wailang, were personally directing, and the entire outer court was busy and full of enthusiasm.

The cabinet has now moved to Wenzhao Pavilion, and the Grand Marshal's Mansion is in Wucheng Pavilion. These two places are now the busiest places in Ming Dynasty.

Relatively speaking, Zhu Xu's affairs are much easier. The daily review is just a review, and the real affairs to be dealt with have been reduced by more than half. All affairs are operating within a framework. The cabinet, six departments, etc. have become more and more proficient.

The various government affairs and concepts under the "New Deal" have changed many people, both vocally and silently.

Qianqing Palace, Dongnuan Pavilion.

What Zhu Xu held in his hand was the memorandum jointly submitted by the cabinet, the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the State Administration of Taxation. It was about the "Jingzheng Tax Law", with the focus on "commercial tax". It was detailed and covered almost all commercial activities in Ming Dynasty.

From salt tax, mining tax, tea tax and other large taxes that the court almost monopolizes to small taxes that are almost negligible for traffickers and pawns, there are rules and regulations, concise and to the point, and nearly ten thousand words of eloquence.

These are all "big frameworks", and the specifics need to be discussed again by multiple departments, and the detailed regulations will not come out in a few months.

Zhu Xu watched slowly, with a serious expression.

"Business tax" is one of the things he is most concerned about. After years of deliberation, it is finally going to be fully rolled out and implemented.

From the cabinet plan, Zhu Xu can vaguely see that their idea seems to want to make business "controllable", and has no intention of actively promoting business development. Many business activities are either banned or severely restricted. A gap was left.At the same time, some are heavily taxed, such as various grains, grains, etc., and even trading is strictly prohibited in some areas.And some are virtually tax-free, such as small businesses and hawkers, book sales, etc., which are taxed at [-]% for [-]!

Zhu Xu threw it aside, stayed in the middle, and suddenly looked up at Cao Huachun, and said, "Are there any disagreements about this 'tax law'?"

Cao Huachun stepped forward, thought for a while, and said, "Back to the emperor, various policies of the 'New Deal' will be solicited from the outside world. It has been open for more than half a year, and there is a lot of opposition and support, especially Gu Yanwu, the editor-in-chief of Chaobao."

"Gu Yanwu?"