Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu naturally knew it, but he didn't care. This time, he must use a heavy code, not to give those "nostalgic" people a chance.

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong and others' thinking, whether it is "seeking perfection and stability" or "sadness between rabbits and foxes" among scholars, Zhu Xu is not going to be scruples anymore. At this time, he has the confidence and ability to control all chaos!

Taking another sip of the herbal tea, Zhu Xu said, "I am arbitrarily determined about this matter, so there is no need to say anything! What I want you to do now is to quickly advance the 'New Deal' process. Even if there are any problems, you must move forward decisively. Procrastination! Open mountains and thoroughfare, you can’t hesitate, let alone retreat. The progress of various places must be closely monitored, and the capabilities of various institutions must be fully utilized. Also, there should be news from the 21st Route Patrol Censor, and the handling must be decisive. Change your mind first Substitute later..."

Bi Ziyan was ready to have a long "argument" with Zhu Xu, but he didn't expect Zhu Xu to mention it directly, and didn't give him a chance at all.

Sun Chengzong stood aside, seeing Zhu Xu's firm attitude, he rushed to speak before Bi Ziyan said: "Your Majesty, the 'military reform' has entered the most critical moment, I plan to leave Beijing today, rush to Jiangxi, and consider transferring to Guangxi, Zhao Take the teaching with you."

"Military reform" is no small matter. If someone really rebelled suddenly, it would be great fun for Sun Chengzong and Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu glanced at Sun Chengzong, with a smile in his eyes, and said, "Okay, you can figure it out."

In this regard, Zhu Xu has always been generous, and Sun Chengzong was not surprised, he raised his hand and said, "Observe the order."

Knowing that Sun Chengzong interrupted his "good intentions", Bi Ziyan couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, I believe that the matter of Nanzhili can still be discussed. This way of handling it is still a bit... hasty."

Bi Ziyan has always known how to measure, even if he has to "argue" with Zhu Xu on some issues, what he says is the art of language.

Zhu Xu looked at Bi Ziyan and knew that this ban might have touched the bottom line of this "chief assistant", but he didn't intend to back down, so he paused for a moment and said, "I plan to transfer Fu Changzong to the cabinet in the near future, what do you think?" How to arrange later?"

Bi Ziyan saw that Zhu Xu didn't respond, he sighed in his heart, and could only ask: "Your Majesty, can the cabinet announce this decree, and the cabinet draft the specific prohibitions?"

"Of course, all government orders come out of the cabinet, this is custom." Without hesitation, Zhu Xu gave Bi Ge old face.

Bi Ziyan looked at Zhu Xu, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." The majesty in front of him is not yet self-willed and can listen to what he has to say—that's good.Thinking of this, Bi Ziyan felt a little relieved.

All the decrees of the cabinet need to be reviewed by Zhu Xu.This point is well known to everyone, and has not been pointed out.

"The matter of Fu Changzong's entry into the cabinet, the cabinet will decide. The successive appointments of officials, you will go up and I will approve." Zhu Xu threw two sweet dates to the past quite neatly.

Bi Ziyan was still thinking about the prohibitions of Nanzhili, he didn't feel much about Zhu Xu, a sweet date, and said: "I obey the order."

Even if this matter is settled.

Zhu Xu breathed a sigh of relief. If Bi Ziyan threatened to resign again, he would also have a headache. Bi Ziyan is really indispensable in the current cabinet.

"Well, where is the immigration plan for this year?" Zhu Xu asked.In Shanchuan and other provinces, the disaster situation is getting more and more serious, and more people must be moved out as soon as possible. In contrast, Liaodong, North Annan all need people, people from Daming.

Bi Ziyan barely lifted his spirits, and said: "About 50 people have already moved out this year. I plan to wait for King Ping to enter the capital, and then discuss with him in detail to formulate plans for the second half of the year."

Zhu Xu nodded, and said: "Well, North Annan can still accommodate millions of people. After two years of delay, Liaodong can continue to accept them. In the next four to five years, Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces will remove half of the population. There should be no problem. The Ministry of Industry The plan over there will also stop in the next two years, plus the drawdown of the army, and the advancement of the 'New Deal', the life of the court will not be too sad..."

Speaking of this, Bi Ziyan also felt the same way: "Yes, I have made a detailed plan and planned for the next few years. As long as there are no major disturbances, we should be able to survive this period of natural disasters smoothly. As long as the natural disasters After that, the national treasury can be slowed down."

Zhu Xu didn't seem to hear Bi Ziyan's words, and said: "Well, when Fu Changzong enters the cabinet, the authority of the cabinet will be greatly increased. The Dali Temple and the Governor's Council must be promoted quickly. These two are also powerful power departments. , don't ignore it."

"Yes, I understand." Bi Ziyan said.

Zhu Xu knew that Bi Ziyan was deliberately suppressing King Jing and Wang Qiaonian, and did not point him out. Just as he was about to speak, Cao Huachun appeared at the door and said, "Your Majesty, King Ping has arrived in Beijing."

Chapter 1078 Everything is on track

Hearing King Ping's arrival in Beijing, Zhu Xu said "hmm", looked at Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong, and said, "After this time, it is a challenge and an opportunity for the 'New Deal' and 'Military Reform'. You have to take responsibility, show courage, courage, don't have to watch everything, urge me to do things for you..."

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong listened to Zhu Xu spitting, calm and respectful.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there has never been a situation where the monarch and his ministers are like fish in water. Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Di will not talk about it. Recently, Wanli has confronted the government and the opposition. It's still "peaceful".

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong, and others in Daming said that they had the best character and ability, and they were extremely strong against pressure. Zhu Xu was not worried, and simply said a few words: "The candidates for the National Council and the Ministry of Strategy, you You can also recommend, don't resist, let alone ignore, keep a balanced mind, and take a long-term view..."

As Zhu Xu said, a chubby figure appeared outside the door of Dongnuange, with an innocent face covered in sweat, and while wiping the sweat, he looked inside.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong also saw it, and their expressions were thoughtful.

The geographical location of North Annan is extraordinary, and it is becoming more and more important to Ming Dynasty. At the same time, it also inherits Zhu Xu's ambition. The cabinet needs careful planning.

After Zhu Xu finished speaking, Sun Chengzong interrupted suddenly and said, "Your Majesty, North Annan, do you want to make special arrangements?"

Zhu Xu greeted King Ping to come in, and said: "No need, the army in Yunnan and other places should be reduced, and the cavalry should not stay in Yunnan. The army in North Annan should not be kept. There is only one governor's mansion, which is mainly used to maintain order and cultivate land. , to accept the victims, as for Dorgon and Nan Annan, don't get involved, let them toss, let's just watch..."

Sun Chengzong has already understood that Zhu Xu wants Dorgon to stir up trouble in the southeast peninsula, and the strategy that Da Ming will accept in the future, but whether it is Huang Taiji or Dorgon, they are both deep-minded and ambitious. If they do not have enough precautions, If you are bitten back, the consequences will be quite serious.

Knowing Sun Chengzong's worries, Zhu Xu stood up and said with a smile: "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, Dorgon will not dare to act recklessly. What's more, Dorgon still has great uses, so I won't waste it like this. Whether it is There is no such thing as whether Dorgon raises his own self-respect, or I tolerate and raise traitors. Go, I will chat with the emperor."

Seeing that Zhu Xu was so confident, Sun Chengzong didn't say much.Annan is different from Liaodong. The threat to Daming is too small, and it will be easy to deal with, without worrying about the country.

"Resignation." Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong raised their hands and said.

Zhu Xu nodded, and without waiting for the two of them to go far, looked at Ping Wang who came in and said with a smile: "Uncle Huang, are you getting fat again?"

King Ping had a naive expression on his face, as if he didn't care about anything, and looked at Zhu Xu with a cheerful smile, but he was already fat, and now he was even fatter, and his clothes couldn't cover his stomach anymore.

"I see the emperor." Ping Wang looked happy, raised his hand with a smile and was about to worship.

"Let's go, let's take a cold bath and feel comfortable." Zhu Xu said and pulled King Ping out.

This summer is really too hot. People who are hot feel uncomfortable all over. Even breathing seems to be hot and uncomfortable.

King Ping didn't say much, followed Zhu Xu to the "bathroom" behind the Qianqing Palace, and had prepared two round wooden barrels, Zhu Xu quickly undressed, and jumped into the water in his big underpants. , It took a long time to let out a long breath.

King Ping stared at Zhu Xu for a while, then looked at the big wooden bucket next to him, quickly took off his clothes, and carefully entered the ice water bucket with the help of the maid.

There was a small chair in the bucket, and both of them sat down slowly, and then let out a long breath.The heat and the cold made both of them tremble.

"How is it, Uncle Huang, are you comfortable?" After a while, Zhu Xu turned to look at King Ping and said with a smile.

King Ping leaned over and said with a smile: "It's comfortable, it's more comfortable than taking a cold bath, this is the first time I've washed like this."

Zhu Xu got used to it for a while, leaned against the bucket, and said, "I've only been there twice... Don't worry at home. A while ago, the queen was out of the palace to visit her relatives. Brothers are all good, safe and happy..."

King Ping was not worried about this at all, and said with a smile: "With the emperor here, I don't worry about it."

Zhu Xu was completely submerged in the icy water, and the hotness was reduced a lot. After waiting for a while, he said, "I know the emperor is in a hurry to go back, so let me tell me what I saw along the way."

King Ping had been leaning halfway, and immediately said: "Yes. The first thing I felt when I went north was that the weather was too hot. The south is hotter than the capital. Even if I hide in the woods, it's still too hot. There are too many beggars, some places are rich, and some places starve to death from time to time. Local governments, especially at the county level, some are powerless and helpless, nothing grows in the ground, no matter how much the court cuts taxes It's also useless. What's more... They are completely indifferent, eating and drinking every day, and they don't care about the court and Baixin at all. The minister asked, it is said that these people can be transferred to other places as long as they stay for two years , as long as they don’t make mistakes, life and death here has nothing to do with them in the future..."

Zhu Xu listened silently without interrupting.

King Ping's journey was an open and unannounced visit, and he only looked at the bottom, things that could be seen at a glance and couldn't be covered up.

Zhu Xu is also aware of this situation, but it cannot be fundamentally resolved in a short period of time. Only when the "New Deal" is promoted to the bottom, various policies are implemented, and local control is strengthened, can this "overstaffing" situation continue.

Seeing that Zhu Xu hadn't spoken, King Ping's voice was a little calm: "The drought in the south is more serious than expected. Yunnan, Fujian, Jiangxi, Huguang, Shandong, and even Nanzhili have experienced severe drought. Other places, you can imagine And know..."

"In some places, the imperial court is exempt from taxes, but there are no local governments, and the landlord's rent is still increasing every year. The imperial court's decrees have not been implemented, and some civil disturbances are caused by this..."

"The banditry in various places is also inexhaustible. The people are struggling to survive. I have seen too much. It is too much to say that people cannibalize each other, but there are still too many children and daughters. I am in a bad mood along the way. I didn't want to be with you immediately The emperor said these things, but the emperor must want to know, so the minister said it first..."