Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu listened to Queen Mother Zhang's words, his heart moved, and the shortbread brought to his mouth paused.

Concubine Liu's words are worth pondering, and seem to point to something.

Chapter 249 Zhu Xu's Reflection

Zhu Xu sat there with a calm expression, but began to reflect in his heart.

Concubine Liu came here and said this, not without the intention of being a lobbyist.But after serious investigation, during this period of time, he was indeed in a hurry.

Whether it's military reform or the court situation, although they are all under his control, they are not as smooth and smooth as expected.

After all, Empress Dowager Zhang knew Zhu Xu better. Seeing that he was silent, she said softly, "Your Majesty, the concubine has no other intentions. It's just about court affairs. You should pay attention to harmony and not always confront the court."

Zhu Xu came to his senses, smiled at Empress Dowager Zhang, and said, "Well, Concubine, what Huang's sister-in-law said is true, I have written it all down."

Having said that, Zhu Xu will definitely not restart the cabinet, nor will he let Zhao Nanxing and others revive.If the Donglin Party were allowed to occupy the imperial court, perhaps he would repeat history, changing more than 30 chief assistants and hundreds of six ministers in just ten years.

There are endless party struggles and the political situation is unstable, so where can we do other things?

Concubine Liu had a kind face, but her eyes were shining brightly. She looked at Zhu Xu, smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you can decide what to do. We women can't help you. Everything depends on the ministers of the foreign court." , what the servant can do is limited after all."

Zhu Xu nodded, thoughtfully.

In the Ming Dynasty, after Yingzong, the monarchs and ministers were suspicious of each other, and the promising emperor could still control the court. In Tianqi and Chongzhen, the will of the foreign court ministers was often stronger than that of the emperor. Therefore, the emperor could only rely on eunuchs to supervise , or even doing things.

The more the emperor trusted the eunuchs, the more jealous the outer court would be, and the more the ministers of the outer court would hate the inner eunuchs, and the inner eunuchs would use the emperor to attack the outer court by any means, and the cycle went on and on.

Concubine Liu looked at Zhu Xu's pensive expression, took his hand again, and said with a smile: "Stop talking about this, tell me, does the emperor agree with the matter of choosing a concubine?"

The corners of Zhu Xu's mouth twitched, there was always a sense of forced marriage, but he was only ten years old!

Empress Dowager Zhang looked at Zhu Xu's expression, smiled inwardly, sat down and said, "Toffee, if you want me to say, I have to wait a few more years, the emperor doesn't have the heart to choose a concubine now..."

Concubine Liu smiled and said: "It's not too early, come to the palace first, and I will help with training and training. You see, it's not bad to believe in the princess. I like it just by looking at it."

Empress Dowager Zhang was stunned for a moment, did not answer, and quietly looked at Concubine Liu, wondering if there was any other meaning in what she said.

Zhu Xu was also a little surprised, and said: "Taifei, I also think that I should hand over the government affairs to King Xin, and concentrate on studying until I am an adult before governing myself?"

From Zhu Xu's point of view, Concubine Liu is a forbearing and wise person, and it is absolutely impossible for her to say such words.

Concubine Liu sighed, and smiled forcefully: "It's easy to be confused when you're old, but sometimes, there's nothing wrong with being confused."

Zhu Xu frowned. Concubine Liu was obviously implying something.

The shortbread was stuffed into his mouth, and Zhu Xu chewed while thinking.

Regarding the Donglin Party, Zhu Xu's attitude has always been to refuse, not allowing them to control the court, blunt and direct.This is also the reason why the Donglin Party's counterattack became more and more violent.

If he changed another method, for example, pretending to be confused, letting one and a half come in, and letting them come and go without affecting his established plan, to release his resentment and ambition, maybe it would not cause trouble. Such a big movement caused him trouble from time to time and affected his pace of reform.

Zhu Xu nodded while thinking, and said self-consciously: "Well, blocking is worse than sparse, it's rare to be confused..."

Concubine Liu was sitting next to Zhu Xu, listening to him whispering to herself, her eyes lit up, and she said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I will leave the matter of choosing a concubine to me. I will take a good look at it, and I will give it to you before I die." Choose a good..."

Concubine Liu was talking, when Huan'er came in from the outside, saluting: "Queen Dowager, Concubine, Your Majesty, please see Mrs. Liu Hua."

Concubine Liu turned her head to look at Zhu Xu, and said with a smile, "My younger brother hasn't come to see me for many years, and it's likely that he didn't come to see me this time either."

Zhu Xu also laughed. The Donglin Party has made such a big noise outside that there are many people who come to inform them, show their loyalty, and increase their sense of presence.

But this Liu Hua is really an exception, he is the younger brother of Concubine Liu and the son of Liu Yingjie.Not to mention Concubine Liu's status in the palace, just Liu Yingjie's legacy, and ordinary things can't involve him.

Liu Yingjie had an unusual relationship with Zhang Juzheng, especially Qi Jiguang. He was once Qi Jiguang's immediate boss, and Qi Jiguang had his strong support in suppressing the bandits.Liu Yingjie is also a man of extraordinary ability. He has served as the governor of Jiliao, minister of the Ministry of Industry, a prince and less title, and has made a lot of military achievements.

Liu Hua's elder brother Liu Dai inherited Liu Yingjie's title. Liu Hua followed his father in countless battles since he was a child.

Liu Hua wrote several times, wanting to return to Liaodong, but Zhu Xu rejected them all. This time, he came because Sun Chengzong was about to return to Beijing. He knew that Zhu Xu intended to send Sun Chengzong to continue to supervise Liaodong, and wanted to go with him.

They are all from her own family, and Empress Dowager Zhang didn't mind letting Liu Hua wait a little longer. She looked at Zhu Xu with a worried look on her face and said, "Your Majesty, it's not unreasonable for the outer court to make such a fuss. Those who should give in should also give in." You can’t be frozen all the time.”

She watched Zhu Xu grow up, and knew his bad temper.

Zhu Xu nodded, took a dark breath, and said with a smile: "I know, it will be handled well."

Concubine Liu saw that she had finished talking, so she said: "Hey, people tend to get sleepy when they are old, and the gossip is almost done, I should go back to sleep..."

When Zhu Xu and Empress Dowager Zhang saw it, they stood up quickly and wanted to escort Concubine Liu back to the palace.

Concubine Liu waved her hand, took Empress Dowager Zhang's hand and said with a smile: "Okay, your Majesty, you are busy with your work, and it is fine to have her accompany me."

Zhu Xu understood what Concubine Liu meant, and accompanied her for a few steps with a smile before stopping.

Cao Huachun followed behind him with a solemn expression.He looked at Zhu Xu with some worry in his eyes. Even the concubine and queen mother had been moved. The pressure was not a little bit.

Zhu Xu returned to Jingyang Palace, stood in front of the steps, looked up at the sky with his hands behind his back, naturally his heart was heavy.

The power of the Donglin Party is not only manifested in the court, but has penetrated into all aspects for decades, whether it is military politics, inside or outside the capital, or even outside the customs, it is almost everywhere, and it is daunting to think about it.

Seeing that Zhu Xu was silent, Cao Huachun carefully stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, there is still time to change the plan."

"Need not!"

Zhu Xu was not Song Shenzong, he looked at the sky firmly, and said indifferently: "The plan is as usual, Liu Hua came at the right time, Xuan."

Cao Huachun hesitated for a while, then turned to Xuan Liuhua.

Liu Hua is over 60 years old. His face is full of tough creases, and his figure is broad. He looks like a fierce general. He is wearing a python suit and strode into the imperial study room, not far from Zhu Xu's imperial table. Kneeling on one knee, he said, "Chen Liu Hua, see the emperor!"

Chapter 250 Meeting Xin Wang Showdown

Zhu Xu sat there, smiled and waved his hands, and said: "Get up, I just saw the concubine came back, come here, move a chair for Master Liu."

Liu Hua got up to thank him, and clasped his fists and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I heard recently that the new bandit chieftain is very ambitious and is raising troops and horses to go south again. I am very worried..."

Zhu Xu laughed secretly, this Liu Hua cut straight to the point, took a sip of tea, and said, "There's no rush, if you really want to go, I can't stop you, but you've heard about the things outside the palace, right?"

Liu Hua looked slightly stunned, and said, "I know."

Zhu Xu nodded and said: "After all, Cao Wenzhao is not a posthumous meritorious deed. It's not enough to rectify the patrol battalion. I plan to hand over the patrol battalion to you. You come to rectify it for me for half a year. After half a year, I will allow you to go wherever you want."

Liu Hua frowned when he heard that, the patrol battalion came from the former Chinese army, and most of them were hereditary Wang Xun nobles. It is obviously an extremely offending and thankless task to clean up thoroughly!

Zhu Xu's expression remained unchanged, and he looked at Liu Hua quietly.

Liu Hua frowned, and struggled in his heart.

Although he has a relationship with Concubine Liu, their Liu family is considered prominent, but he is not a legitimate son, has no title, and has worked hard for half his life without earning a hereditary replacement.