Domineering Daming

He is now the emperor of Ming Dynasty, the real emperor!

Chongzhen, this year is full of sorrow, helplessness, regret and hate in history.

For a moment, his thoughts were flying, thinking too much...

Cao Huachun and Liu Shimin stood on both sides, both looked a little excited, bowed their bodies, and looked at Zhu Xu with even more awe.

It took Zhu Xu a while to recover, looking at the empty and desolate hall, he said to himself, "Tell me, is there something missing in the ceremony just now?"

Cao Huachun and Liu Shimin were startled, looked at each other, and began to think.

The enthronement ceremony has always been strict, and no mistakes can be tolerated. The Ministry of Rituals is also doing its best, and every step is correct.

After a long time, Cao Huachun said: "Your Majesty, what are you talking about missing?"

Zhu Xu squinted his eyes and said to himself: "Without all nations coming to court, the most glorious page in the history books did not appear in my enthronement ceremony..."

Cao Huachun and Liu Shimin both understood, and unconsciously bowed again.

The one in front of them is completely different from Emperor Wanli and Emperor Tianqi, with a fierce heart, cautious and bold.

Zhu Xu's official ascension to the throne naturally had a great influence, which was so great that it caused a sensation both at home and abroad.

The King of Korea sent a congratulatory form, and many Mongolian tribes also sent envoys.

King Shangfeng of Ryukyu sent an envoy to Beijing to present congratulatory forms, memorials and seals.

There are also one or two requests from Southeast Asia, but they have not been able to deliver.

When Huang Taiji from Shenyang heard the news, he just sneered, his eyes were like eagles, and he looked at Shanhaiguan.

Lin Danhan sent envoys to demand more "rewards" from the Ming Dynasty.

Three days later, the Compassionate Ning Palace.

Zhu Xu tore the oily roast chicken with both hands, his mouth was full of oil.

Little Yongning, who was in the cradle next to him, stretched out his little hand and pulled Zhu Xu's clothes, babbling: "Eat, eat..."

With his mouth full, Zhu Xu took the steamed bun, moved it away, rubbed it on the chicken leg, and sent it to Xiao Yongning's mouth.

Xiao Yongning babbled and babbled, and after a few sips, he pulled Zhu Xu's clothes and said crisply: "Chicken, chicken..."

Zhu Xu pulled another steamed bun, dipped it in the soup, and stuffed it into her little mouth.

Zhu Xu tore happily, and Xiao Yongning also ate happily, but with a pair of big black eyes, he was always staring at the greasy chicken in Zhu Xu's hand.

Zhu Xu bit the chicken leg and said vaguely, "You don't have any teeth, so you can't eat it."

Empress Dowager Zhang came out from inside, hugged Xiao Yongning, and said angrily: "They are all emperors, and they are a bit upright."

Zhu Xu chuckled, pinched a bit of tender leg meat, and handed it to Xiao Yongning's mouth.

The little guy bit it and waved his little hand, very happy.

Empress Dowager Zhang wiped the little guy's mouth, looked at Zhu Xu and said, "You still have time to come to my place for dinner, not only the Palace of Compassion and Ning, but the old concubine is not at peace, hey, I don't even know what to say about you."

How could Zhu Xu not know, slurping his fingers, said: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, next time they bother you, I'll have them all shot out."

Empress Dowager Zhang frowned, and said: "Okay, leave quickly after eating, my head hurts when I see you."

But Zhu Xu was not in a hurry, pinching the soft meat, handed it to Xiao Yongning again, and said, "Yongning, is the emperor treating you well?"

The little guy clicked his mouth and said vaguely: "Okay..."

"good……"

Zhu Xu pinched her little cheek.

Empress Zhang angrily knocked it away with one hand, and then picked up a handkerchief to wipe Xiao Yongning's face.

Zhu Xu bit the chicken leg and reached out to grab the steamed buns. He was exhausted these days, so he could finally eat with peace of mind.

Cao Huachun quickly ran in from the outside, saluted Empress Dowager Zhang slightly, leaned close to Zhu Xu's ear and whispered: "Your Majesty, there is news from Henan that Xingyang is unstable, especially Zhuxian Town, which has fallen into chaos several times. There is also news from Shanxi that the Tatars are showing signs of sweeping south, and Datong is panicking."

Zhu Xu paused with his hands, with an inexplicable expression.

Zhuxian Town is not far from Feng, and King Zhou's fief is in Kaifeng.

There is a lot of turmoil in Datong, shouldn't Dai Wang be sealed in Datong?

Zhu Xu turned his head to look at him, and said, "It was reported from various government offices? Is there any news from Jin Yiwei?"

Cao Huachun said: "It's the memorial book of the Kaifeng mansion, and it's the chief secretary of Henan. Datong is the garrison of Datong and the prefect of Datong. Jinyiwei has not moved."

Zhu Xu nodded and smiled, squinting his eyes and said: "Well, let Jin Yiwei pay attention, and notify Datong, Xuanfu, Jizhou and other places to take strict precautions. Then order Dongchang to step up the handling, and send someone to keep an eye on Dai Wang and Zhou Wang , I want to use the two of them to stand up!"

Cao Huachun bowed and said, "Observe the order."

Cao Huachun left in a hurry, Empress Dowager Zhang looked at Zhu Xu, hesitated for a while, and said, "Emperor, do you really want to attack the clan?"

Zhu Xu rolled his eyes, he was most afraid of discussing these things with Queen Mother Zhang, and said vaguely: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I have a sense of proportion."

Empress Dowager Zhang sighed in her heart, her expression remained unchanged, she looked at Zhu Xu, shook her head slightly, and said, "Don't say that the ministers outside don't understand you, and I don't understand either. The clan is the pillar of my Ming Dynasty. Once they all oppose you , is even scarier than those ministers outside, you must be cautious..."

Zhu Xu also lost interest in eating, watching Xiao Yongning still waving at him with his little hand, pinching a slightly larger piece of meat and stuffing it into her mouth, he thought about it: "Sister-in-law, do you know how much the clan uses every year?" Silver and food? The prince, Sui Lu Wan stone, two thousand for the county king, one thousand for the general of the town, eight hundred for the general of the Fu state, six hundred for the general of the Feng state, four hundred for the lieutenant of the town, three hundred for the lieutenant of the Fu state, and three hundred for the lieutenant of the Feng state Two hundred, only the clan clan has 19 people on record!"

"The annual expenditure of the clan alone is nearly 800 million shi! Last year, the grain transported to the north by water was less than 600 million shi!"

"In addition, there are dukes, princesses, important ministers who resigned from the court and returned to their hometowns, imperial orders, etc., and the expenditure exceeded 100 million shi..."

"Even if the folded banknotes are reduced, it still accounts for nearly half of the imperial court's tax revenue!"

"They can't do business, farm, become an official, migrate, and all expenses from birth, growing up, to weddings and funerals have to be paid by the court..."

"Sister-in-law, to put it simply, the court's tax money and food are getting less and less, but the clan needs more and more..."

"If you don't stop it, I'm afraid I won't be able to afford it in a few years."

"The annual salary of a second-rank official in the court is 90 shi, and a seventh-rank magistrate is only [-] shi..."

Empress Dowager Zhang was dumbfounded when she heard that, this was the first time someone told her so much, and she still couldn't believe it for a while and said: "There are really so many?"

Zhu Xu wiped his mouth, stood up and said: "If the sister-in-law doesn't believe it, call King Ping in another day to ask, he knows best."

Chapter 301 Severe situation

After the ceremony of ascension to the throne, the generals of the six divisions and nine ministers, and even the whole country, the nine border towns became more stable and dedicated to their work.