Domineering Daming

Three days after the Lantern Festival, the annual holiday is over, and all departments start to work, and the implementation of this year's government affairs plan begins.

The first is the appointment and removal of officials. Except for the six ministers and cabinet ministers, others have undergone large-scale changes. Then, local governors and governors began to be rotated. The governor, Xu Jie's transfer to Shuntian governor, etc., basically followed the plan of Bi Ziyan and others.

Then there is the confirmation of the system, which was drafted by the Prime Minister’s Yamen of the Ming Dynasty, approved by the parliament, and signed by the emperor, confirming that the Ming system is an imperial system, and the three powers are separated under the imperial system.

The confirmation of this system changed the ancestral system of Ming Dynasty and established a new system.

Zhu Xu's reform has gone through more than ten years, and the confirmation of this system is basically a matter of course, without any constraints.

The Chaobao and newspapers at all levels began to report on the new system, calling it a great system to ensure that the Ming Dynasty "leads the world for 300 years", and it must be determined and persevering.

For the imperial court to change the ancestral system, it naturally attracted strong criticism from a large number of stubborn old people.

The places where literati gathered in various parts of the Ming Dynasty, especially those places of romance and moonlight, once again attracted business dynasties, shouting and cursing loudly, and naturally a group of romantic talents and famous courtesans were born.

At the beginning of February, these voices basically calmed down and were not so harsh, and the court gradually got used to sending those memorials and letters into the trash bin.

As a series of things gradually stabilized, some rumors about the court became rampant again.

Among them, the most eager one is that Bi Ziyan is about to retire, and it will become more and more serious, and the entire court will be affected.

Qianqing Palace, South Study Room.

Uncle Xinjian, Wang Xiantong, was teaching a few princes. What he said was still very simple, and it was still a primer, but the three children behaved in their own way.

Zhu Ciye was serious, with a serious expression on his face.Zhu Cixuan moved around, if Zhu Xu hadn't been sitting outside the window, he probably couldn't bear it.Zhu Ciyi seemed a little absent-minded, reading books and listening to lectures, listless.

Standing beside Zhu Xu was Bi Ziyan, also looking at the princes.

Zhu Xu looked at it for a while, then quietly turned around and left, shaking his head and said: "These sons of mine are not good enough."

Accompanied by Bi Ziyan, he walked a few steps and said, "Your Majesty, Your Highnesses are still young and have plenty of time."

Zhu Xu turned to Dongnuan Pavilion with his hands behind his back, and said, "They have time, and so does Master Bi, so don't worry."

Bi Ziyan listened to Zhu Xu's words, thought about it, didn't quite understand the meaning of this sentence, and said: "Your Majesty, the financial situation is getting better this year, and some things can be done. I plan to go to Jiangzuo in person."

The biggest difficulty of the "New Deal" of the Ming Dynasty was in Nanzhili. Whether it was taxation per mu, land measurement, or commercial tax reform, etc., they all encountered invisible and majestic resistance.

Zhu Xu said: "Let Zhang Bingwen handle this matter. He is upright and will not cause trouble. Chen Qiyu may not be able to stand firmly when he goes out to Yingtian. Let Zhang Bingwen help him establish his prestige."

Listening to his words, Bi Ziyan sighed softly in his heart, knowing that he was really going to leave, he said: "Your Majesty, the commander-in-chief plans to transfer Cao Wenzhao to Yunnan to suppress the bandits, and take a look at Siam by the way, I agree, I don't know What's your Majesty's opinion?"

Zhu Xu slowed down and didn't answer immediately.

About the prince, about Bi Ziyan's official appointment, etc., there are many rumors outside, the political situation is gradually unstable, people's hearts are fluctuating, rumors are everywhere, some people are taking the opportunity to add chaos and seek personal gain, which is a bit blatant.

Zhu Xu knew all these things, but he didn't intend to control them, and even condoned them on purpose.

——Since you want to shuffle the cards, then shuffle them thoroughly!

"I agree."

After walking for a while, Zhu Xu said: "Let Cao Wenzhao go to Yunnan, Siam, and Burma to take a look, and Dorgon should also pay attention. I want to see the strength of Cao Wenzhao, the first royal army." .”

Bi Ziyan looked slightly suspicious. It stands to reason that if he wants to become an official, then Sun Chengzong will not be too far away. As Cao Wenzhao's successor, why should he be transferred to Yunnan?

Bi Ziyan was a little uncertain, he couldn't figure out what Zhu Xu was going to do, he pondered for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, there is still one person short of the cabinet, and I recommend Shen Yongmao to join the cabinet."

Chapter 1230 Unexpected advance

"Shen Yongmao joins the cabinet?"

Zhu Xu stopped in his tracks, with a pensive look on his face.

Shen Yongmao was the former Minister of the Ministry of War. He is now the Minister of Mongolia and stationed in Kulun. Regardless of his qualifications or ability, he is more than enough to join the cabinet.

The most important thing is that Shen Yongmao is a "neutral faction" who favors the "imperialist party". Bi Ziyan and others can accept him into the cabinet, and Zhu Xu will not block him. He is a very suitable person.

"Who will replace him?" Zhu Xu asked after a while.

In addition to the Minister in Mongolia, Shen Yongmao also has [-] cavalry assembled by various Mongolian tribes (actually less than [-]), and plays an important role in the management of Mongolian tribes, and will be even more useful in the future.

This position is very important!

Bi Ziyan had already considered everything, and said: "The commander-in-chief recommends Chen Xinjia, the governor of Beizhili, to take over."

"Chen Xinjia?"

Zhu Xu shook his head and said, "This person is talented, but not enough to deal with the complicated situation in Mongolia."

Bi Ziyan has always been careful not to interfere with the army. As far as he knows, there are only a few suitable people, but they all have tasks, and they can't walk fast. After thinking about it, he said: "Let Xiong Tingbi go, Chen Xinjia Going to Liaodong, what does the emperor think?"

Xiong Tingbi has been in Liaodong for many years and has dealt with Houjin and Mongolia for many years. His ability and qualifications are sufficient for the job.

Zhu Xu still vetoed it, and said: "Liaodong can't be moved for the time being, the candidate for the cabinet, you can change it again, this matter is not urgent."

After speaking, Zhu Xu strode into the East Nuan Pavilion.

Bi Ziyan raised his hand, but did not follow.

However, Zhu Xu's attitude still made him very puzzled. He asked a few questions before, but finally rejected it.

But he also figured out one thing, that is, he will not retire soon, and there may be a buffer period.

The cabinet moved quickly, the personnel transfer was completed quickly, and Bi Ziyan did not leave for a long time, some rumors began to cool down, and the Ming court began to concentrate on dealing with various stubborn points in the "New Deal".

The high-ranking officials of the imperial court are doing their best to do things, as if they are preparing for something, and some difficult things have been overcome by force.

The local officials seemed to be waiting for some kind of great change, and they did their best to do things. The "New Deal" was able to advance rapidly, more than ten times faster than before.

All these changes fell into Zhu Xu's eyes, and fell into the notes of the adults in the cabinet.

Cabinet, third floor, Zhu Xu's classroom.

Li Yizao and others who came back from Egypt in advance have already arrived in Beijing and are reporting with Zhu Xu.

"Your Majesty, the ministers and others have brought over [-] volumes of books from Europe, covering all aspects of economy, culture, politics, science and technology, agriculture, handicrafts, etc. The ministers have delivered them to the Political Council and asked them to translate and sort them out as soon as possible..."

"The trade treaties with Spain and the Netherlands, and the combined fleet treaty have all been signed, but it will take two or three years to fully implement them. However, Mr. Feng has confirmed with the two countries that they will ship at least 1000 million yuan this year. Shi's food arrives in Beijing, and the treaty will be fully fulfilled next year or the year after. The formation of the United Fleet will be relatively faster. The Netherlands wants to cooperate with the United Fleet to ensure the safety of their merchant ships and some armed ships. England's attitude is somewhat ambiguous , it seems that we are very dissatisfied with the signing of the treaty with Spain, and there are some obstacles in cooperation, but we still prefer to cooperate in trade..."

"The attitude of the Holy See is quite tough. They refused to back down and rejected all the conditions we put forward. They said they would send a group of envoys to the capital to talk directly with the emperor..."

"The relationship among other countries in Europe is complicated, and most of them dismiss my Ming Dynasty. France cares more about Europe and has little interest in overseas. The Roman Empire is divided into countless city-states. It is not a country in the true sense. It is difficult to get along with. Ottoman The empire is too murderous, and it doesn’t allow our people to enter at all, and threatens to go east. Russia is too far away, and our people can’t go through the Ottomans. However, the church coordinates, and Russia still disdains us, and it seems that it also intends to go east... "

Li Yizao and others sat down with Zhu Xu to report in detail, as detailed and concise as possible.

Zhu Xu sat on the chair and listened quietly, gaining a more intuitive impression of the situation in Europe.