Domineering Daming

Liu Shimin stood beside Zhu Xu, looked at Zhu Xu's smile, and said softly, "Your Majesty, the standing army is under the direct control of the Ministry of War. How should we deal with the garrison? Or is it just deployed by the prefectures and counties?"

Zhu Xu raised his head, thought for a while and said, "The standing army is temporarily under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War, and the garrison is also temporarily under the command of the prefecture and county."

Liu Shimin didn't know what was going on in Zhu Xu's heart, so he bowed and said, "Observe the order."

Until the weather will be over

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is late."

Cao Huachun walked in quietly and said in a low voice.

The relationship between Empress Zhang and Zhu Xu is both sister-in-law and mother, and the title of empress dowager was imposed by Zhu Xu.In Zhu Xu's view, this is what she deserves.

Hearing this, he immediately stood up and said, "Please."

Standing too hard, he became dizzy and almost fell.

Cao Huachun's expression changed slightly, and he quickly helped him: "Your Majesty, are you alright?"

Zhu Xu waved his hand, got used to it, and said: "Please come in, Mrs. Huang, by the way, let the imperial dining room cook some of your wife's favorite food and bring them here."

After speaking, Empress Dowager Zhang walked in, said with a light smile, "The little girl is making a lot of noise, I'll take her around, and come in to have a look when you see the light on."

Huan'er walked in with Xiao Yongning in her arms as she said that, the little girl waved her little arms when she saw Zhu Xu, her little face blossomed with joy, her eyes were wide open, and she began to giggle.

Zhu Xu trotted over to pick it up, and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law Huang, sit down, I just happen to have a rest."

The two sat down facing each other, Queen Mother Zhang straightened his clothes and said, "How many times have I told you that I want to call you me."

Zhu Yun agreed, and put Xiao Yongning on his lap, teasing him happily.

Empress Dowager Zhang looked around again, saw that Zhu Xu's desk was full of playbooks, and looked at his tired face, said softly: "Your Majesty, there are too many playbooks, and I still need someone to help you, don't be too tired."

Zhu Xu tilted his head, looked at Empress Dowager Zhang, blinked and said, "Sister-in-law, who is looking for you again?"

Empress Dowager Zhang also knew that Zhu Xu, the monkey spirit, had been deceived, so she sighed softly, and said, "My father entered the palace a few days ago, and Yang Dahong has been to his residence several times, as well as Duke Ying."

Zhu Xu clapped his hands together, and said, "Is there still the British Duke?"

Yang Lian could understand what Zhang Weixian had mixed in.

Empress Dowager Zhang was also aware of Zhang Weixian's position in the capital, so she hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, I'm worried that you will allow outsiders to exercise military power arbitrarily, and to take power arbitrarily, so as to threaten the court and the country."

Zhu Xu supported Xiao Yongning up and down with both hands, listening to her giggle, but thoughtful in his heart.

Zhang Weixian may be worried that his military power will fall to the side, but really, I am afraid that he can also see his intention to reform the military system to win over the military power. In the end, it will be his turn.

Zhu Xu quickly smiled, and said to Empress Dowager Zhang, "Well, what about Master Yang?"

Yang Lian, the emperor's teacher, is a bit of a misnomer. When he came to teach Zhu Xu, he was still King Hui, and there were not many times.And after he ascended the throne, Zhu Xu never summoned him alone, let alone attended classes.

Naturally, there is no mention of trust and long favor.

Seeing that Zhu Xu still called him "Master Yang", the Empress Dowager Zhang said with relief: "Mr. Yang means that the emperor is still young, and it is time to study, so you can't waste your studies. In terms of government affairs, there are King Xin and the ministers. , you can spare time to attend classes.”

Zhu Xu probably understood what Yang Lian and the others meant, so he thought for a while and said, "Well, Mr. Sun Ge hasn't returned to Beijing yet, and with the recent government disturbances, I, I plan to find some teachers and attend classes on time after the Yuan change next year. "

Empress Dowager Zhang saw that Zhu Xu was still listening to her words as usual, a smile appeared on her face.As for Yang Lian, Zhang Weixian and others said that Zhu Xu "casualized", "disrespected his ministers", "abandoned government affairs", "the world is in chaos", etc., she didn't mention it at all.

Not long after, the food arrived. Zhu Xu and Empress Dowager Zhang were the same as before. Now there was a little Yongning, and they ate happily. But it's finally back to the way it used to be.

After eating, they sat for a while before Zhu Xu saw off the mother and daughter of Queen Mother Zhang.

Looking at Queen Mother Zhang's back, Zhu Xu let out a long breath, feeling very tired.

The external pressure is not counted, and now the internal pressure is also coming.

Zhu Xu swayed his arms, listened to the clicking sounds coming from the joints of his body, looked at the sky and said loudly: "Go, go out for a stroll."

Cao Huachun hurriedly ordered someone to carry a lantern and lead the way ahead.

Zhu Xu was thinking while walking.

It's not an option to keep suppressing like this, the civil servants rebounded, and it's not empty talk that the imperial decree can't get out of Beijing.

After walking for a while, Zhu Xu looked up at the first moonlight, and said, "Prince Xin, are you still in the palace now?"

Cao Huachun said: "Yes, usually the prince will leave the palace before the gate of the palace is closed."

Zhu Xu nodded and said, "Let's go to the cabinet."

Zhu Xu turned to the cabinet, only to see that the cabinet was brightly lit and silent.

Smiling, Zhu Xu walked in.

When a group of serving maids saw Zhu Xu, they all bowed and said, "My lord."

"Meet the Emperor."

As the sound came out, Zhu Youjian rushed out from the inside in a hurry, saying: "I pay homage to the emperor..."

"There's no need to be too polite." Zhu Xu waved his hand and said with a smile, "I know Brother Huang is still busy at this late hour, so come and have a look."

Zhu Youjian didn't know Zhu Xu's purpose, so he hurriedly said, "Please, Your Majesty."

Zhu Xu walked in with a smile, the room was empty, as expected only Zhu Youjian was there.

Zhu Xu took a look, sat down in the main hall, looked at Zhu Youjian standing in front of him, and said quickly: "Brother Huang, come and sit, today is our brother talking, don't need to be cautious. Everyone else, go outside."

Zhu Youjian hesitated a little, then sat down under Zhu Xu's head.

Zhu Xu poured a cup of tea, drank it and said, "Brother Huang, what is the most important thing about government affairs these days?"

Outsiders can't see clearly that Zhu Xu is covered in clouds and mountains, but Zhu Youjian can guess one or two. Knowing that Zhu Xu doesn't want to supplement the cabinet, he struggled in his heart and said: "Your Majesty, at present, it is necessary to supplement the cabinet. Fuchen, the six chiefs are important."

Chapter 227

Zhu Xu was not surprised when he heard Zhu Youjian's words, he nodded and said, "Is there any more?"

Zhu Youjian looked at Zhu Xu's expression and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, the adults of the outer court, I hope you will withdraw your troops as soon as possible and restore people's livelihood."

Zhu Xu felt very helpless, Nurhachi had half his life left, and there were only a few months left before Huang Taiji came to power and launched the Ningjin War. If he didn't train his troops as soon as possible, he would fall into the quagmire of fighting on both sides in the future.

But he couldn't explain these things to Zhu Youjian, so he pondered and said, "I see, let's continue."

Zhu Youjian saw Zhu Xu's expression was calm, and he didn't seem to be hiding his anger, so he said: "Commands and divisions from all over the country have jointly signed a report, accusing the Ministry of War of encroaching on military power and wantonly recruiting troops with unruly intentions. I believe that the current chaos of the generals should be sorted out as soon as possible."

Zhu Xu nodded. At present, the military reform of the coastal provinces has been completed, and the next step is to advance inland. However, even if there are 30 troops to suppress and Sun Chengzong as the second assistant, it may not be smooth sailing. a means of concealment.