Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu looked at the candidates one by one, and thought to himself, "I'm afraid these two haven't figured out my temper, so they seem to be fair, and I'm afraid they won't be treated like today."

The cabinet plans to add the list: Ye Xianggao, Han Yu, Zhu Guozuo, Shi Fenglai, Zhang Ruitu, Li Guopu.

Choose three from six.

The officials recommended Zhou Yingqiu, the household department was Li Qiyuan, the etiquette department was Li Sicheng, the war department was Feng Jiahui, the punishment department was Xu Zhaokui, the ministry of industry was Shang Shufang Zhuangli, the governor of the procuratorate, Yang Lian, and the minister of Dali Temple recommended Zhao Han.

These are almost the same as the exchange of interests, and they tend to be consistent.

Zhu Xu was amused in his heart. The first three ministers of the cabinet will be restored, and then almost all of the six ministers will be replaced. meteorological.

This is not the emperor and the courtiers, but the result of the natural evolution of the Ming Dynasty. No one can stay in one position for too long, unless the emperor is too persistent.

Emperor Wanli was better, and had extremely strict control over the court, but when it came to Tianqi, the two dynasties of Chongzhen and Chongzhen were almost like watching the lanterns on horseback, and never stopped.

Zhu Xu looked at the list, thought for a while, and said: "The cabinet supplements are empty first, and I sent someone to ask Ye Lao and others what they mean. By the way, there is still a lack of a counselor in the general affairs envoy, so I ordered Yuan Keli's son to be filled by Yuan Shu."

Both Zhu Youjian and Gu Bingqian knew that the new Emperor of the Household Department wanted to give to his uncle, Fu Changzong, but Fu Changzong's current status as a foreign relative was too obvious, and I was afraid that the court would feel sad.In the Ministry of War, when the two heard the name "Yuan Keli", they were also thoughtful.

Both of them secretly guessed that the new emperor might use these official positions as mentors to some people, and they couldn't argue at this time, so they had to make plans after he ascended the throne.After all, these are only their private plans, and they will still be discussed in the court after all, and will be pushed.To show fairness.

Chapter 189 The King of Xin is a Handy Shield

Soon, the dull bell rang, and Zhu Xu, surrounded by a group of people, began... his first appearance as the new emperor.

Hundreds of civil and military officials came here in a meandering manner, and under the arrangement of Gu Bingqian and others, standing in front of the Gate of Supreme Harmony, hundreds of people stood upright holding wat boards, and it was a sight to see at a glance.

It's not a formal enthronement, so it's just a kneeling and bowing to congratulate the new emperor.

Zhu Xu pretended to say a few words, and then continued with the rest of the ceremony, which took two full hours to finish.

Zhu Xu was like a puppet throughout the whole process. Under Liu Shimin's exhortations and reminders, he changed places one by one, feeling numb and boring.

"Hey, it's finally over."

In Wenzhao Pavilion, Zhu Xu took off his dragon robe, put on his regular clothes, sat on the rug, beat his legs and sighed deeply with Fu Changzong who was sitting opposite him making tea.

Fu Changzong smiled slightly, and said: "In this way, the name and position have been determined, and there will be no more disturbances in the future."

Zhu Xu nodded. The change of dynasties in the past dynasties was not peaceful. Fortunately, Zhu Youxiao was alive and made it clear, and Empress Zhang was not a person who was passionate about power. Most importantly, the foreign ministers had no other candidates. In this way, Zhu Xu Xu's succession to the throne was relatively smooth and quiet.

"Xiao Cao, I'm going to eat, my uncle and I will eat here."

Zhu Xu stood up rubbing his legs, and said to Cao Huachun who was on the side.

When the new emperor ascended the throne, everything belonging to the former emperor had to be replaced, and Empress Zhang also had to move out of the Kunning Palace, which was inconvenient for the inner court. Therefore, he could only use Wenzhao Pavilion as a temporary imperial study.

"Yes." Cao Huachun withdrew silently.Now Liu Shimin stayed in the Rites Supervisor, busy in a mess, and only Cao Huachun was with Zhu Xu.

Fu Changzong also had many things to discuss with Zhu Xu, so he also stayed.

Zhu Xu in the palace was talking about things while eating.

There are thousands of clues, and it is necessary to sort out the clues.

Yang House.

"Yang Lian accepts the order!"

Holding the imperial decree, Feng Zhu appeared in the courtyard of the Yang Mansion rather reservedly.He has already received a hint from Eunuch Cao that he will be the eunuch in charge of the first prison.

Everyone in the Yang residence was overjoyed. Everyone knew that Yang Lian was the teacher of the new emperor. Although it was only for a while, he was a teacher for a day and a father for life. It was inevitable that their master would be promoted in the new dynasty.

On Yang Lian's face, the expression of resentment that other people owed money and did not pay back was much less, and he looked rather smug. He had already guessed the reason for Feng Zhu's visit, and led the whole family to kneel down, and said loudly: "Mr. , Yang Lian accepts the order!"

"Following the fate of the heavens, the emperor said: Yang Lian, be loyal to the country and be sincere... The imperial edict is to stamp the censor of Zuodu, looking at the past and the past, that is, sincerity and conscientiousness. I respect this."

There was a flash of joy in Yang Lian's face, and he said in a deep voice, "Thank you, Your Majesty, Long En."

Feng Zhu handed the imperial decree to Yang Lian with a smile, and said: "Master Yang, the emperor hopes that your lord will stabilize the Metropolitan Procuratorate as soon as possible. Before enthroning, there must be no chaos."

Yang Lian naturally understood Feng Zhu's meaning, stood up and said: "I also ask the father-in-law to submit it to the emperor. I will live up to expectations, stabilize the capital procuratorate, and avoid trouble."

Feng Zhu smiled more, and said: "The miscellaneous family congratulates Lord Yang first, I am afraid that the day of entering the cabinet to pay homage to the prime minister is not far away."

With Yang Lian's prestige and his relationship with Zhu Xu, if it weren't for his lack of qualifications, he could have directly joined the cabinet.But according to the past practice, as long as Yang Lian survives for a year, he will be transferred to the Ministry of Officials or the Ministry of Households as a minister, and then he can easily enter the cabinet.Joining the cabinet in his capacity must be among the top three, so the chief assistant is just around the corner.

Yang Lian also knew it well, and felt a little turbulent in his heart. With a stiff smile, he clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, Eunuch."

After Feng Zhu said a few more polite words, he left Yang's mansion and went to Shuntian mansion, praised Zhao Han who had been promoted to Shuntian mansion, and then went to Zhou Yingqiu's mansion.

"Following the heavens, the emperor's edict said: Zhou Yingqiu, fulfill your duties, and observe my heart... Poking the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, I hope that I will do my duty with all my heart and live up to my expectations. I admire this."

Zhou Yingqiu's face was calm, he knelt down and said: "My lord, Zhou Yingqiu has received the decree."

Feng Zhu's stay was very short this time, and he turned and left after saying a few words.

The Zhou residence was full of excitement, especially Mrs. Zhou, who followed Zhou Yingqiu into the study and said overjoyedly: "Master, Minister of the Ministry of Officials! You will be able to join the cabinet in a short time!"

Zhou Yingqiu put the imperial decree on the incense table, sat in front of the desk, also had this faint smile on his face, and said: "You don't have to think about it this time."

Mrs. Zhou was overjoyed, and said: "I know, it must be Master Ye and others restarting, but I believe it will not be long, sir, you will be able to become a minister, even the chief minister."

Zhou Yingqiu's smile was flat, he had expected this a long time ago.

What he thinks more now is what the new emperor is going to do.This emperor is not the first emperor, so he is not so easy to fool. Moreover, he has always acted unreasonably, with a strong purpose, and he cannot meet his expectations. Let alone joining the cabinet, he may not even be able to keep his current position.

Zhou Yingqiu filtered all Zhu Xu's information in his mind, especially the several major chambers of commerce, silently calculating.

"Silver? Silver..."

Zhou Yingqiu muttered to himself, a light flashed in his eyes.

"Master, there is a visitor." Suddenly, the housekeeper knocked on the door and said in a low voice.

Mrs. Zhou, who was originally excited, frowned suddenly, walked over, opened the door, and said coldly: "What's the matter, didn't you see that I was talking to the master?"

The butler hurriedly said: "Forgive me, madam, it is Mr. Wang and Mr. Ni."

Mrs. Zhou was startled, recalled for a while, and said, "The two traitors, Wang Shaohui and Ni Wenhuan?" "Traitors" is naturally Mrs. Zhou's own understanding.

Zhou Yingqiu also came over after hearing this, and said after a deep thought, "Let them wait, I'll go out through the back door."

Mrs. Zhou was taken aback again, and said, "Master, where are you going at this time?"

Zhou Yingqiu said: "Go to the palace to thank you."

At this moment, Zhu Xu and Fu Changzong had almost finished eating. Fu Changzong wiped his mouth and said: "Bypassing the court and directly appointing ministers, once or twice is fine. If there are too many, I'm afraid it will cause the courtiers to retaliate."