Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu looked at it in detail, read it carefully, and then picked up a pen to revise the "plan".

Cao Huachun came in from the outside, waited for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, the parliament is drafting a farming law covering farmers, farming affairs, fields, household registration, etc. The cabinet is also very supportive, and it is said that a framework has been established."

Zhu Xu looked down at the playbook, but raised his eyebrows.Some surprises.

In his mind, this parliament is more of a symbol at the moment, and it has to be developed slowly. Unexpectedly, there is actually a sense of "legislation" now.

"Is there anyone giving advice?" Zhu Xu raised his head and asked.

Cao Huachun thought for a while, and said, "These councilors are all recommended by the localities. If anyone gives advice, it should be the governors of the provinces."

Zhu Xu nodded thoughtfully, pondered for a moment, and said: "Let them figure this out, and then let them summarize the current court's discipline and official management, and come up with a new official law."

Cao Huachun was startled, and said, "Yes."

Zhu Xu closed the notebook in his hand and said, "Is there anything going on in the palace?"

Cao Huachun thought for a while, and said: "Princess Yongning and the eldest princess smashed Hai Niangniang's favorite vase in Zhilan Palace yesterday, and even frightened Hai Niangniang, Princess Yongning was grounded, and the eldest princess was beaten by Li Niangniang. "

Zhu Xu's expression was a bit inexplicable, and he sighed immediately: "There was only one little witch in this palace, but now there are two..."

Cao Huachun looked at Zhu Xu's expression, and said with a smile: "Mistress Hai appeared suddenly, so she was a little surprised, but it's okay, Mistress Hai went to beg for mercy."

If something happened, Zhu Xu must have known about it long ago. He patted the palm of his hand on the table and said, "The little guys are two or three years old, so it's time to do something serious... Let's do it. Next year, I will organize a class for them all." Watch out, let them discipline themselves, and save me from causing chaos all day long..."

Cao Huachun bowed and did not speak.

He knew that Zhu Xu attached great importance to the cultivation of these princes and princesses, and now it started.

Cao Huachun waited for a while, then said: "Your Majesty, tomorrow is the wedding day of Chief Bing Cao Bianjiao."

Zhu Xu picked up the tea and said: "Well, I know, if I have time tomorrow, I will go there."

Cao Huachun responded, and said, "I heard that Elder Bi Ge also intends to go in person."

Since Zhu Xu talked with Sun Chengzong, Sun Chengzong did not submit his resignation letter, and Cao Bianjiao's wedding became more and more low-key. Some people seemed to see the signal and stopped going to Cao's house.

At such a time, Bi Ziyan went in person, which seemed a little unexpected and eye-catching.

Zhu Xu knew some of Bi Ziyan's thoughts, so he pondered and said, "Let Mr. Bi Ge go with me tomorrow, and I want to talk with you."

Cao Huachun, as the eunuch who is in charge of the ceremony, has a clear view of every move of the government and the public. Elder Bi Ge has always had a strange attitude towards Cao Wenzhao, who is known as Zhu Xu's number one confidant, entering the Grand Marshal's Mansion and stepping into the cabinet with one foot, or , has already expressed its attitude, that is opposition.

But due to some well-known reasons, he didn't say it out loud and expressed it openly.

Cao Huachun looked at Zhu Xu's expression, didn't say much, and turned to say: "Governor Cao and Elder Sun Ge have already met the princes of Mongolia, and they had a very good chat. You princes hope that the mutual market can open more places and sell them to Their more firearms, armor, weapons..."

Zhu Xu leaned on the chair, paused, and said: "The army has lost a lot of things, and I am worried about what to do with them. Let the Grand Marshal's House handle it. The price is as high as possible, and no discounts are allowed. In short, we must dispose of it as soon as possible. , can't rot in our hands..."

Cao Huachun also smiled and said: "Yes, the servant has recorded it."

The six ministries of the cabinet are extremely busy now, with various year-end summaries, various cross-departmental meetings between the six ministries, the cabinet chairs more, and almost all the heads of the court have to be busy until late at night before they can take a break.

Now there are three most important things for the cabinet. The first thing is the administration of officials, which is the prerequisite for the "New Deal" pursued by Zhu Xu and the court.

The second thing is taxation. Now that the national treasury is struggling, the six ministries of the cabinet attach great importance to taxation. Whether it is commercial tax, agricultural tax or others, they are doing their best to promote reform.

The third matter is about the reform of farmland and household registration. This matter has been promoted with many difficulties. It is almost a long and boundless resistance from the court to the localities to the gentry and the common people. The most important link.

The "New Deal" is huge and complicated, and it basically revolves around these three things. The cabinet, represented by the six ministries, has held many meetings over and over again for this purpose. I don't know the various plans, strategies, policies, and memorandums.

At night, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. Bi Ziyan and Sun Chuanting walked out of the palace side by side, chatting along the way.

"Although the 'new tax system' has been established, it is still difficult to implement. The State Administration of Taxation is currently mainly concerned with commercial taxation. I am afraid that there will be fewer and fewer people who can go to the national treasury..."

Sun Chuanting followed Bi Ziyan and said thoughtfully.

The collapse of the Ming Dynasty's officialdom began at the grassroots level. The grassroots was in chaos, and the imperial court couldn't intervene at all.

Bi Ziyan was wearing a thick cotton coat, facing the cold wind, frowning, with a worried expression on his face, he said: "The emperor's idea is correct, all the reforms of the imperial court should start with 'government of officials', there is no clean and efficient one. There is no way to talk about the reform of the bureaucracy..."

Sun Chuanting glanced at Bi Ziyan, walked a few steps, and said in a relaxed tone: "Fortunately, this year has achieved some results. A good foundation has been laid, and next year there should be great progress. Everything is easy and difficult, and we will do it step by step. As long as there is no serious problem..."

Bi Ziyan was not comforted at all, he shook his head and said: "We are struggling now, and we don't know how to deal with it in the future. The emperor doesn't move much now, but I feel more pressure..."

Sun Chuanting couldn't help shaking his head with a smile, a little speechless.

In the past, they were always worried that the Qianqing Palace would move too much, causing consequences that could not be dealt with afterward. Now that the Qianqing Palace does not move much, they hope that the Qianqing Palace will move again.

After walking for a while, Bi Ziyan suddenly changed the subject and said, "Cao Bianjiao will get married tomorrow, and the emperor will also go. What do you think?"

Sun Chuanting could see through Bi Ziyan's thoughts, and said in a calm tone: "The two generations of the Cao family have stood by the emperor's side, and it is not surprising that they have the current favor."

Bi Ziyan glanced at him, and said: "Needless to interrupt, although the emperor has not allowed Cao Wenzhao to enter the commander's mansion for the time being, he will enter sooner or later. Let alone Cao Bianjiao, if Cao Dingjiao enters the cabinet again in the future, the consequences will be yours." Have you thought about it?"

The Cao family is the largest in both military and political circles, and the picture is unimaginable!

Sun Chuanting shook his head secretly, this old man Bi Ge was sophisticated and shrewd in government affairs, but he still couldn't understand some things.

"My lord, there are some things that you shouldn't think about, so don't think too much about them. We just need to click on them, and the palace will naturally be like a mirror." Sun Chuanting said meaningfully.

Bi Ziyan frowned and sighed softly.

Some things are not clear in a few words. In history, there are few monarchs who were sages in the early stage and fatuous and subjugated in the later stage?

He is in his 60s this year, and he can't go far. He just hopes that he can do something right now to kill this possibility!

These things can't be said in words. Seeing what Sun Chuanting said, Bi Ziyan didn't say much, and changed the subject: "Cao Bianjiao is married, I will go there, you don't want to go."

Sun Chuanting knew what he said, but Bi Ziyan didn't listen to it, so he had no choice but to say: "The emperor never likes lively scenes, so he probably will stay for a while. After your lord goes, you have to be careful."

Bi Ziyan knew what Sun Chuanting was worried about, nodded and said: "Yes. You must pay close attention to the cabinet affairs. The requirements of the six departments should be compressed as much as possible, and the parliament should be decisively refuted. The authority of the cabinet cannot be shaken. Yes, Fu Changzong's appointment will come down a year ago, let's ask him to join the cabinet for discussion."

Sun Chuanting understood, and said, "Okay. The governors from all over the country will not come to Beijing this year, and the conference should be more grand. I have already communicated with the parliament to ensure that there will be no moths."

Bi Ziyan nodded, now the "year-end meeting" is also a custom.

After talking, the two left the palace, stood still and talked for a while, and then got into the carriages and returned to the mansion.

The Cao Mansion is making final preparations. Cao Wenzhao, Cao Wenyao, Cao Bianjiao, Cao Dingjiao and others have already passed their busiest time, and now they are making another confirmation.

Until dawn, Cao Wenzhao and others breathed a sigh of relief and gathered in the side hall. Cao Wenyao looked at Cao Bianjiao with emotion, and said: "Although Su Yinyin came from an ordinary background, she is very popular with the Queen Mother. You must treat her well, Your Majesty." I have always respected the Queen Mother, if it is not handled properly, it will affect the future of our Cao family..."

Cao Bianjiao was still so taciturn, just nodded calmly.

Cao Wenzhao was smiling all the time, as if a major event had been removed from his heart, and he felt extraordinarily relaxed.

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