Domineering Daming

An emperor without the slightest restriction is really too scary. You must know that the emperors of the Ming Dynasty have very distinct personalities. If there is no restriction at all, it is only a matter of time before the world is in chaos.

Sun Chuanting understood Bi Ziyan's worry, thought for a while, and suddenly said, "My lord, you are still in a hurry."

Bi Ziyan was startled, then smiled and said, "Yes, I'm impatient."

Although he was smiling, he felt very emotional in his heart, no wonder he was impatient, he was over 60, and Sun Chengzong was over 70, how many years can they last?Sun Chuanting lacked prestige, and the people behind him were trained by the emperor. If he and Sun Chengzong became officials, all the rights of the Ming Dynasty would be in the hands of Qianqing Palace.

This matter is quite sensitive, and Sun Chuanting didn't say anything more. They have worked together for many years and faced many problems, and they have a tacit understanding.

After a few simple exchanges, the two turned and returned to the cabinet.

At the same time, Fu Changzong and Zhang Bingwen, the minister of the household department, left the household department and were on their way to the palace cabinet.

Zhang Bingwen vaguely saw Fu Changzong's white hair on his temples, and sighed: "My lord, the 'Tian Mu Policy' has now caused increasing public grievances. The lower officials are worried that forcing it forward may lead to civil disturbances."

Daming's chronic illness involves all aspects. In the field, there are quite a few "beneficiaries", and the victims are silent. If they are guided a little bit, big troubles may really occur, especially in Nanzhili!

Fu Changzong has been in charge of the Ministry of Accounting for many years, and has also experienced in Shaanxi. He knows the pros and cons of it, and said firmly: "These problems are exactly what we are facing and must be changed. As the Minister of the Ministry of Accounting, you must show enough Be determined, don't be afraid of difficulties, wavering..."

"Your official understands." Zhang Bingwen is an old subordinate of Fu Changzong. Knowing that the old boss has always been consistent with the attitude of Qianqing Palace, he said for a moment: "My lord, the tax that Shenlong Mansion handed over to the imperial court this year is 400 million taels. In addition, there are 1000 million taels went into domestic funds, and there was also a large amount of food purchased from overseas. This year, as many as 600 million taels have landed..."

Fu Changzong understood what he meant, and said: "Shenlong Mansion has always been under the direct administration of the emperor, and its affairs are decided by the supervisor of ceremonies. The Ministry of Households should not have its ideas. The treasury should survive this year. It should be much better. The Ministry of Industry and the army can Save a lot of money…”

Zhang Bingwen didn't wait for Fu Changzong to finish, and interrupted: "What I want to say is, believe in the king."

Fu Changzong was startled, and then he remembered that King Xin went to sea in March last year, and it has been more than a year and a half now, and he should have arrived at the land of Western Europe marked on the map.

At the same time, he also understood what Zhang Bingwen meant.

The sea trade of Shenlong Mansion has not been fully opened yet, and it already earns tens of millions of taels of silver annually. If King Xin reaches a sea trade agreement with various countries in Western Europe, the size of Shenlong Mansion will rapidly expand. It is not a joke to be rich like an enemy!

Fu Changzong's heart turned, knowing Zhang Bingwen's worries.The Ming Dynasty has always emphasized agriculture and suppressed business. If the Shenlong Mansion is as rich as an enemy country, it may cause changes in all aspects, especially the shock of the court, which is no small matter!

Fu Changzong naturally knew more things than Zhang Bingwen. After pondering for a while, he said: "I know this matter well, and the cabinet members naturally know it well. It is related to the emperor. You and I need to be cautious... After a while, I will enter the palace. Have dinner with the emperor, and ask again."

The last sentence is obviously to appease Zhang Bingwen and those who have the same worries as him.

Zhang Bingwen's expression didn't change much, he raised his hand and said, "Yes, I understand."

Fu Changzong didn't say much, but sighed softly in his heart.Daming has come to a situation that has not been seen in a thousand years, and it can no longer be described as intricate. Everyone's shoulders and hearts are not easy.

No matter how turbulent the outside world is, the government affairs of the cabinet are still carried out in an orderly manner.

The [-] questions drafted by the parliament have been sent to the cabinet, and a backup copy has been sent to the supervisor of ceremonies, and it has also reached Zhu Xu's desk.

Looking at the fifty questions, Zhu Xu pinched his chin with a strange expression.

Article 150: "Ask Mr. Bi Ge to explain why his family has [-] mu of land and three courtyards?"

Article [-]: "Why did the grandson of Old Bi Ge become an official when he was less than [-] years old? Is there any suspicion of favoritism?"

Article [-]: "Old man Bi Ge's ancestral tomb has been repaired repeatedly, covering an area of ​​[-] mu, and it is as complicated as an imperial mausoleum. Why is it so absurd?"

……

There are fifty articles in total, but only one is related to the case of Yangzhou government, and the others are basically aimed at Bi Ziyan. Obviously, the parliament intends to take this opportunity to use "moral" issues to overthrow Bi Ziyan.

Zhu Xu pinched his chin, thinking quietly.

Obviously, the group of people in the parliament has not yet shaken off the stereotype of being partisan and attacking dissidents, and it cannot reflect the function of picking up the leftovers and filling the gaps in the cabinet and helping the gains and losses as he expected.

"There is a long way to go..." Zhu Xu said to himself.

Zhu Xu closed the memorial, looked up at Cao Huachun opposite, and said, "What did the cabinet say?"

Cao Huachun said: "The cabinet is calm, I think Bi Ge always has a way to deal with it."

Zhu Xu nodded and shook his head, saying: "It must be boring, forget it, I won't go to see it. Jin Yiwei, is there any reward?"

Cao Huachun frowned slightly, took a step forward, and said, "Your Majesty, Jiang Feijun's secret report may not be one or two people. The Eight Ambassadors of Jin Yiwei may have three, four, or even five involved in the case. Turn a blind eye, as for Luo Yangxing and Zhu Zonghan, it is still hard to say, there is no evidence."

Jinyiwei is a special institution. The eight ambassadors are short for four or five years, and long for seven or eight years. Luo Yangxing is a family of Jinyiwei, and Zhu Zonghan is also deeply rooted. It is conceivable that it is difficult to investigate them secretly.

"Tell Jiang Feijun, don't startle the snake." Zhu Xu looked coldly, and said: "Tell the Military Intelligence Department and let them keep an eye on it. The palace...clean it up again."

Cao Huachun remained motionless, bowed and said, "Yes."

Zhu Xu waved his hand and looked out the window leisurely.Zhu Youjian has been away for a long time, counting the time, it is time to go to Europe.

When Zhu Xu calculated the time, the fleet led by Zhu Youjian was not far from Europe.

On the Hongwu ship, there is a round table on the deck. Zhu Youjian and Tang Ruowang are sitting opposite each other. They are playing chess and chatting at the same time.

Behind Zhu Youjian stood internal supervisor Feng Zhu, naval generals Obai, Zheng Zhilong, etc., as well as some professors and doctors from the Political Academy, such as Li Yizao and others.

Everyone was used to it, and watched the two play chess calmly.

Tang Ruowang held on to the black, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, although more than [-] ships were lost, it is a miracle that such a large fleet can reach Europe safely."

Zhu Youjian's visit this time was half-willed. Hearing Tang Ruowang and others along the way, plus the books he read, he was full of disgust towards Europe. Hearing Tang Ruowang's words, his face was cold and he didn't speak.

Having been together day and night for a year and a half, Tang Ruowang already knew the cold-faced prince in front of him very well, and said, "My lord, the Hongwu is a giant even in Europe, and there are more than 100 large and small warships. Unless Europe is crazy, it will not Attack you, please rest assured."

Holding the white chess piece, Zhu Youjian landed calmly, and said calmly, "Sir, does your God really have a heart of benevolence?"

Tang Ruowang was very eager to win the prince of Daming to join the religion. You must know that this person not only held a high position and had incomparable influence in Daming, but also the elder brother of His Majesty the Emperor of Ming. If he believed in religion, the whole of Daming would become a son of God. Is Min still far away?

Tang Ruowang was eager in his heart, but his face was quite calm, with a benevolent look, he smiled and said: "The prince is talking about benevolence, and I am talking about compassion. The meanings are the same. God loves the world and is willing to treat the world. Be the world of love."

Tang Ruowang didn't talk about those dogmas, what he said was close to Ming culture, so it was easy to accept.

Zhu Youjian roughly understood that it was a copy of Buddhism. With this idea, he stopped asking, and said, "Is your Pope an emperor and an envoy of your God?"

"Yes." Tang Ruowang looked at Zhu Youjian, his brown eyes were full of piety, and said, "The Pope accepts God's will, spreads God's brilliance, and saves the world."

Zhu Youjian is a strict Confucian education, quite rigid, self-restraining person, Tang Ruowang's words made him very disgusted and disliked him even more.

"How long will it be?" Zhu Youjian said calmly.

Tang Ruowang looked at Zhu Youjian as before, tasted it, sighed in his heart, smiled on his face, and said: "According to the distance, you should be able to reach Lisbon in ten days at most."

Feng Zhu was expressionless, and glanced at Ao Bai and Zheng Zhilong beside him.

The two of them knocked their chins calmly, and Zheng Zhilong left quietly.

The splints are all made of steel. Zheng Zhilong felt it when he moved, not to mention Tang Ruowang, who was facing him directly, and Zhu Youjian, whose back was turned, also felt it, but he was expressionless and played chess on his own.

Although he is the official envoy of this trip to Europe, it is only on the surface, and the real caller is Feng Zhu, the admiral and eunuch who is in charge of ceremonies.