Domineering Daming

At the meeting, Fu Changzong read out the resumes, achievements, reasons for transfer, and future expectations of these people.

Then one or a group began to vote, vote, and count votes. These were extremely time-consuming. The affairs of the six cabinet ministries alone took a whole morning.

After an hour of lunch break, the conference continued, mainly in terms of government affairs or civil servants, personnel arrangements for departments directly under the cabinet or nominal management.

These arrangements often involve real power, especially the Royal Business Group, which has a huge annual turnover, which is a real "fat shortage".

These were all determined by Zhu Xu or Sun Chuanting and others long ago. They were nothing more than a formality. Without strong support from behind, these councilors would not be in trouble with the court, and they all passed smoothly.

Finally, there is the appointment of personnel in the Shuai Mansion. The current dominance of the Shuai Mansion is completely in the hands of Zhu Xu. Passed unanimously, without any fuss.

This was the penultimate day of the seventh year of Da Ming Jingzheng. With the smooth progress of the meeting, everyone was relatively relaxed and happy.

The last day of the parliament was about system reform. One was the streamlining of the six ministries of the cabinet, the planning of powers and responsibilities, the merger and separation of the powers and responsibilities of other subordinate departments, the further sorting out of powers and responsibilities at the local level, the cutting and merging of departments... the institutional changes in the Shuaifu , Power relations, local battalions, general soldiers and other powers and responsibilities, etc.

Here it is even more complicated, not only the struggle for rights, but also the word "balance", everyone must be careful.

The last thing is about the final decision of the parliament. Sun Chuanting plans to divide the parliament into upper and lower houses. The upper house has three people recommended by each province, and the rest are supplemented by famous people from all over the country handpicked by the emperor. The total number is 150 people.Involving all aspects of the Ming Dynasty's laws, government affairs, national defense, personnel, budget, official impeachment, power restrictions, etc., the power is so huge that it is almost impossible to add.

The lower level is temporarily absent. We will make plans when the parliament develops and matures.

Such an arrangement shocked many people, but there was no objection. After all, it was still a "formal" right now, and the parliament could not truly fulfill all its rights.

In many people's minds, this is one of the means of the Qianqing Palace to check and balance the cabinet, or to check and balance civil servants, prevent powerful officials, and stabilize the Zhu family.

It was late at night on this day, and Sun Chuanting also revised many places before it was completely passed.

At night, dry the palace.

The kerosene lamps illuminate the East Nuan Pavilion brightly, as bright as day.

Zhu Xu and Sun Chuanting sat opposite each other, both the monarch and his subjects looked relieved.

These three days have passed, which not only shows that their control over the court is strengthening, but also shows that the development of the "New Deal" has entered a new stage.

Zhu Xu sat on the soft bed, holding a warm teacup, and said with emotion: "This year is finally over, eight years."

The seventh year of Jingzheng is over, and the eighth year of Jingzheng has begun, which is the 14th year of Chongzhen in history.

Sun Chuanting was sitting opposite Zhu Xu, holding a teacup in his hand, he was not as serious as outside, his brows were deeply furrowed, and his expression did not hide his worry, he said: "The more things go well, the more worried I am, next year I have a lot to do, one day If you are not careful, you may be lighting a fire, if there is another storm, I am afraid it will be a big fire, and there is nowhere to go to extinguish it."

Looking at his tired face, Zhu Xu couldn't help laughing, and said: "There must be fire, and there will be strong winds, but if there is a storm that can blow me down, I have never seen it, and I don't believe there will be one." .”

Sun Chuanting was startled, and quickly said: "Yes, I made a slip of the tongue."

Knowing the pressure Sun Chuanting was facing, Zhu Xu picked up the teapot, refilled Sun Chuanting's water, and said, "There's no need to worry so much. The reason why we encountered this situation is nothing more than walking too fast and in a hurry. This is forced by reality. , we have no choice. Now it is different from the beginning of my ascension to the throne. After so many years, I and Bi Ge have done almost the same thing. You can't be discouraged by this last trembling."

Of course, Sun Chuanting was not discouraged. He smiled wryly, then restrained his expression, and said solemnly: "I was too optimistic before. In the first half of the year, I plan to adjust the officials at the county level, mainly for the north, Shuntian, Shandong, and Shanxi. The three provinces will measure the purchased land at the same time, register and review the people in need, and the land distribution will start in the second half of the year. Once the land distribution starts, the morning newspaper and newspapers around the world will carry out overwhelming publicity, plus tax exemption , low taxes, the people’s worries disappear and the rumors are broken, they will definitely stand on the side of the court and completely isolate those gentry who oppose the 'New Deal', and next year, things will be much easier..."

Zhu Xu smiled and said: "Well, these things are already a matter of course, you should concentrate on doing it. In addition, the work of the Ministry of Industry cannot be stopped, and more efforts must be made to take advantage of the disaster to repair and build rivers and roads. It will get twice the result with half the effort , not only for the present, but also for the future, don’t be careless. If you miss the opportunity now, it will be difficult in the future.”

Sun Chuanting said: "I understand. The Royal Bank's '[-] million silver plan' will give the imperial court a large amount of blood transfusion. The treasury will not be short of silver or food in the next three years. I will not make any more decisions about the commander's mansion and the Ministry of Industry. The emperor can rest assured." .”

Zhu Xu hugged the teacup and said: "I don't worry about these things, you can do it freely. Around June, the queen and the noble concubine are going to give birth. In July, I will go out of Beijing again to Chengde. This time, the Palace of Compassion will also go, the emperor's wife Afraid of being annoyed by others, I will be annoyed even more, this time I will leave the palace."

Zhu Xu was naturally not because he was afraid of being annoyed, but because of the recent outbreaks of plagues, which awakened some of his memories. He remembered that around this stage, various plagues broke out in the capital, including plague, smallpox, etc. He did not know if he died. how many people.

Although the environment is very different, Zhu Xu still wants to take the people around him out just in case, and the Empress Dowager Zhang also needs to recuperate, Chengde is just right.

Sun Chuanting and others knew that Zhu Xu's trip to Beijing was never just to avoid the summer heat, but he was also busy with various things, and at the same time, it was also to let them relax.

"I understand, I will arrange everything, the emperor can rest assured." Sun Chuanting said calmly.

Chapter 1491

The seven-year system reform of Daming Jingzheng was basically carried out around "centralization", especially the downgrading of the Ministry of Punishment, which greatly affected Daming. The other five ministries and various departments seemed to have expanded their power, but in fact they were more centralized. cabinet.

Sun Chuanting's authority as the chief assistant has been further strengthened, and he already has an unrivaled impression.

At the same time, through these departments, Sun Chuanting's tentacles of power extended to the inside and outside of the capital, especially in the local areas. Sun Chuanting was like a mountain under heavy pressure. The authority of various departments was further strengthened invisibly, and the impact on the local areas was immeasurable.

At the same time, such a huge reform has given too many opportunities for those who are interested. Even after the New Year, the most grand festival-the Lantern Festival is just around the corner, the capital is still not at peace, and ghosts and monsters appear one after another, causing endless disturbance.

Zhu Xu in the deep palace seemed oblivious to the outside world, and was eating with Empress Dowager Zhang who was just recovering from a serious illness at the Palace of Compassion.

Xiao Yongning seems to have become sensible this time, sitting there is unusually well-behaved, without mumbling and rolling his eyes before.

Zhu Xu looked at Empress Dowager Zhang's ruddy complexion, and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law Huang, you are fatter than before."

Empress Dowager Zhang glanced at him angrily, and said, "Be serious, I want you to go, I won't go."

Empress Dowager Zhang was talking about going to Chengde to escape the summer heat together in the harem. After all, Empress Dowager Zhang had some scruples, and she was unwilling to leave the palace where she had lived for nearly 20 years.

Zhu Xu had expected it a long time ago, and said: "It doesn't matter if you don't go to Chengde, Beidaihe is also good, I will arrange for the emperor's wife, calm down, take care of your body, and save me from worrying all the time."

Empress Dowager Zhang frowned, and said, "I'm not going anywhere, you worry about your business, just don't bother me. By the way, where is that Li Rujing now?"

Li Rujing, also known as Li Dingguo.

Xiao Yongning raised his mouth, seemingly dissatisfied, but there was no reaction.

Zhu Xu glanced at the little girl and felt a headache.This girl didn't like Li Dingguo at all, and she didn't look like she was in love at all.

Empress Dowager Zhang was obviously in a hurry. Zhu Xu wanted to talk to Empress Dowager Zhang privately later, and he could not hang himself on the tree of Li Dingguo. He said calmly, "I arranged for him to guard the outer court. In the palace."

Empress Dowager Zhang was a little satisfied, she glanced at the slim Li Xiangjun standing beside her, and changed the subject: "Well, the empress is about to give birth, and the Queen Mother is entering the palace?"

Zhu Xu said: "Well, empress, there are people taking care of Xingzi, so the emperor's sister-in-law can be more at ease."

Empress Dowager Zhang nodded and said, "If you can add a few more heirs, I won't force you to choose a concubine. I heard that you have been very fond of Zhao Xuanshi recently? Why don't you like the other one?"

Queen Mother Zhang was talking about Zhao Jing. Recently, Zhu Xu spent more nights in her small courtyard.

Zhu Xu was most troubled by these things, and said with a smile: "I will deal with it properly, the emperor's sister-in-law should continue to worry about Yongning."

Queen Mother Zhang knew that Zhu Xu didn't like postoperative things, so she glared at him and said, "None of you can make me feel at ease! Whether it's Chengde or Beidaihe, I won't go. If you don't want me to stay in the palace Here, I will live in Qingchen nunnery outside the city for a while."

Qingchen Nunnery is located in Wufu Mountain not far from the capital. It is a quiet place, as famous as Yunwu Mountain, and it is a holy place for meditation and self-cultivation.

Empress Dowager Zhang watched Zhu Xu grow up, and obviously sensed something from his words, and made arrangements in disguise.

Zhu Xu had nothing to do with Empress Dowager Zhang. Hearing what she said, he could only agree that it was safer outside the city than inside.

Zhu Xu turned his head to look at Yongning, and said: "You follow, don't cause trouble for me, don't run around if you have nothing to do, and read some books."

The little girl glanced at Zhu Xu and lowered her head to pick up the rice.

Seeing this, Empress Dowager Zhang didn't say anything more, and greeted Zhu Xu for dinner.