Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu pressed his hand and said: "Don't be in a hurry to thank you, you have to use it to the letter, you can't embezzle the money, all the money is for special use, you make a plan and present it to me. Zhen, the cabinet, the Ministry of Industry Multiple rounds of surveillance will be dispatched every year, and you will keep an eye on this matter yourself, and if something goes wrong, I will hold you accountable!"

Naturally, these Wei Liangyong made repeated promises, so he almost slapped his chest.

Zhu Xu didn't bother to listen to his big talk, and continued to walk around Sichuan.

The situation in Sichuan is indeed not easy. Even with the promotion of sweet potatoes, people still starve to death from time to time.

After staying in Sichuan for seven or eight days, Zhu Xu set off for Shaanxi.

This time he made a private visit in a micro-service, without disturbing the governor's office in Shaanxi, he directly entered the farms of several state capitals to gain an in-depth understanding of their operations and problems.

This farm is not really a farm in the true sense. It is more about gathering a group of people, dividing some places, sharing the same work and rest, and then the farm distributes the food every month. Because of immigration, there are fewer people and more land. Concentrated planting of sweet potatoes, etc., it can be said that there is no problem with food and clothing, plus labor intervals, and various manual production as compensation, it can be said that unless the farm is corrupt, no one will take the risk of rebellion.

Zhu Xu turned around a few times, then entered Xi'an Mansion, and walked into the largest farm.

There are as many as 3000 people in this farm, and more than 3000 acres of farmland.There is a big canteen, a school, a factory, a clothing workshop, and even a bank branch in the farm. It is simply a small society, although it is small, it has all the internal organs.

Zhu Xu stayed here for two days, then left calmly and walked straight to Shanxi.

Zhu Xu stayed in Shanxi for more than ten days before returning to Beijing.

The time has come to June, and the crown prince canonization ceremony prepared by the imperial court is ready, scheduled for June 21.

And the show girls selected by the harem for Zhu Xu have also been completed. There were originally three people, but the last one couldn't be selected, so two people were selected.

Zhu Xu returned to Beijing quietly, instead of entering the palace, he lived in Cao's house.

Cao Wenzhao's royal army was stationed in Langfang, just one step away from the capital. Before Zhu Xu entered the capital, he had already waited.

Behind the courtyard of the Cao family, there is a bathhouse. Zhu Xu and Cao Wenzhao take a bath in the hall as before.

Although Cao Wenzhao was over forty years old, he still looked very strong. He half-lyed not far from Zhu Xu's right side, and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, if you don't come back, the cabinet will explode."

Zhu Xu covered his face with a towel, the heat spread all over his body, and he said in a muffled voice, "What's wrong?"

Cao Wenzhao chuckled, and said, "There are rumors in the cabinet that they want to lower the ranks of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishment, and put them in the yamen directly under the cabinet, the third rank, or even the fourth rank."

The Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishment are both second-rank yamen, and Shangshu is also a senior official of the second rank. If these two departments are demoted, there will be not only two regular second ranks, but also six secondary second ranks, and countless third, fourth, and fifth ranks. Officers will be lowered sequentially.

When it comes to various affairs in charge of the two departments, there will be more involvement, not to mention the explosion of the cabinet, even if it is in Zhu Xu's hands, he has to think twice.

Zhu Xu laughed, and said: "The Ministry of Punishment is okay to say, the power and responsibility are relatively small, and the Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment is also considered light on power, but the Ministry of War is not so easy."

In the past, the Ministry of War was in charge of Ming Dynasty's internal and external military affairs. After Zhu Xulian's reform, he was still in charge of daily affairs, including some logistics, business import and export, and the recruit training camp.The relationship between the current Grand Marshal's Mansion and the Ministry of War is also inextricably linked. Even Sun Chengzong, the supervisor of Liaodong, was also the Minister of the Ministry of War.

In addition, there is another important factor in this, that is, Zhang Guowei, the minister of the Ministry of War, is the heir to Bi Ziyan's political legacy and the representative of Bi Xi in the imperial court.

It can't be said that it will be a lot of fun.

Cao Wenzhao naturally knew what was going on inside, turned over lightly, and said: "Your Majesty, the impeachment of Zhang Shangshu by the court and the public is so powerful and raging. I am afraid that Zhang Shangshu will not be able to hold back before Sun Shoufu takes action." Resigned under pressure."

Sun Chuanting's status is becoming more and more stable, and his power is expanding rapidly. Since the cabinet is showing its style, it is natural that some people are rushing to show it.

Chapter 1442 Sun Chengzong wants to retire

Zhu Xu listened to Cao Wenzhao's words, took off the towel, turned it around in the hot water, twisted it, covered his face again, and said, "What does the cabinet say?"

Cao Wenzhao couldn't see Zhu Xu's expression clearly, and couldn't tell what he said, so he said cautiously: "Mr. Fu Ge, Mr. Zhou Ge's attitude is not clear, Prince Jing, and Mr. Wang Ge are clearly opposed, thinking that such a move It's too big, and it needs to be carefully considered before deciding. Elders Zhao Ge and Shen Ge are also a little hesitant, and hope to think about it next year."

Zhu Xu didn't speak, his heart was like a mirror.

The Ministry of Punishment has the most contacts with Wang Qiaonian's Dali Temple and King Jing's Governor's Council, and they cooperate very closely.Wang Qiaonian, Prince Jing was probably worried that after Sun Chuanting mobilized the Criminal Department, he would take action against them and limit their powers.

Zhao Han and Shen Xun are worried that the "collapse" of these two departments will have a major impact on the government, and they also deliberately highlight their presence in the cabinet, so they can make different voices.

As for Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu was waiting for him and did not express his position easily.

Seeing that Zhu Xu still didn't speak, Cao Wenzhao slowly lay down in the water without saying anything more.

He knew Zhu Xu very well, even though he hadn't gotten along with him for many years, he could still feel that this kind and unpredictable emperor had his own thoughts in his heart, and he would lose his words if he said too much.

Before Cao Wenzhao lay down, Zhu Xu said: "Sun Ge always looking for you?"

There is also a special figure in the cabinet, that is, Sun Chengzong, whose Grand Marshal's Mansion has the closest relationship with the Ministry of War.

As the second assistant, he could not openly oppose Sun Chuanting. After all, with his qualifications, Sun Chuanting would be very passive, causing the cabinet to tear apart and confront.

Unexpectedly, Cao Wenzhao was seen through. He sat up, bowed, and said in an apologetic tone, "Yes, Mr. Sun Ge discussed with Shoufu, but Shoufu seemed to insist on his own opinion and refused to back down."

Zhu Xu made a nasal sound from inside the towel, and there was only one word: Mmm.

This is not surprising. In the eyes of Sun Chuanting, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishment are indeed somewhat overqualified, and their responsibilities do not match their status, so they will naturally be lowered.

In Sun Chengzong's view, the Ministry of War cannot be moved for the time being, at least until the Shuaifu completes the established reform plan, takes over many powers from the Ministry of War and consolidates them before starting.

Sun Chengzong approached Cao Wenzhao to talk to Zhu Xu, firstly to lower his tone, so as not to give outsiders the impression that he was opposing Sun Chuanting.Secondly, he also told Zhu Xu directly that Sun Chuanting was in a hurry, he objected, and hoped that Zhu Xu would get around it.

Seeing that Zhu Xu still remained silent, Cao Wenzhao felt a little uneasy.

He came to be the lobbyist this time, but he couldn't do it. In addition to Sun Chengzong's face, the reform of the Ministry of War also involved the Royal Legion. The sudden relegation would also have a great impact on the Royal Legion.

Feeling the temperature of the water, Zhu Xu was exhausted for the most part, let out a long breath, and then said: "I heard that Cao Dingjiao is quite rejected in the official department?"

Cao Wenzhao's face froze slightly, and he said more cautiously: "People in the Political Science Department are generally excluded in the government and the public, not only him."

The students of the Royal Political Academy did not pass the orthodox imperial examinations, and their seniors were squeezed in. However, the Royal Political Academy seemed to be arranged by the Political Academy as long as they studied step by step. It is not surprising to be excluded when entering the court.

Zhu Xu didn't speak again this time, and remained motionless in the water.

Cao Wenzhao knew he was Meng Lang and shouldn't interfere in this matter, so he bowed there silently.

After a while, Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "Don't be so nervous, it's nothing serious. When you go back to Mr. Sun Ge, tell him that the Ministry of War will not degrade in the next three years, so don't worry."

Cao Wenzhao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I understand."

Zhu Xu removed the towel again, twisted the water and said, "I heard that Sun Ge wants to retire?"

Cao Wenzhao didn't dare to be careless, and said: "It's all rumors from the outside world, Mr. Sun Ge didn't express his position."

Zhu Xu knew well that this time Sun Chengzong deliberately released him, saying: "Sun Ge has worked hard for the country all his life, and he is still running around in his rare years. I also feel deeply guilty. How about you tell Sun Ge the old man's message and want to If you want to rest, you can rest in Beijing. The matter can be handed over to Qin Liangyu, but he is not allowed to be an official. He will go to the palace once a month to teach the prince, and there is no other requirement. If Mr. Sun Ge has any ideas, you can come and tell me, and there will be nothing wrong."

After Bi Ziyan became an official, even with Zhu Xu's protection, there are still many people who want to liquidate Bi Ziyan. The attack on Zhang Guowei is actually a counterattack against Bi Ziyan.

Zhu Xu did not allow Sun Chengzong to become an official, one was the original promise, and the other was protecting him.

In power, not everyone who wants to attack has the courage and ability.

Cao Wenzhao understood Zhu Xu's meaning deeply, and said: "I understand, and I will definitely convey it to Elder Sun Ge word by word."