Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu was also curious, and took a few steps forward, and sure enough, he saw a few craftsmen surrounding a big stone, pinging, pang, pong, and carving up and down.

When this group of people saw Zhu Xu and the others, they quickly knelt on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "This servant sees the emperor, but this servant does not know that the emperor is coming, he deserves death..."

Zhu Xu frowned. Although these people were Han Chinese, they had obviously followed the Jin people in Liaodong for a long time.

He put his hands behind his back, snorted coldly, and reprimanded: "A man has gold under his knees, how can he just kneel! I am a man of Ming Dynasty, and I never kneel on non-important ceremonies. Stand up for me!"

These people were stunned for a moment, and they looked at each other tremblingly. They all knew that the emperor of Ming Dynasty was a "killer demon", and he just killed thousands of people in front of the palace gate.Therefore, no one dared to act rashly.

Cao Huachun's face turned cold, and he said in a cold voice: "Didn't you hear? The emperor told you to stand up, hurry up!"

Those people trembled and hurriedly stood up "yes yes yes" and lowered their heads, not daring to look at Zhu Xu at all.

Zhu Xu looked unhappy, these people were completely enslaved.

"Your Majesty, Meng Qiaofang, Mr. Meng, please see me." An inner eunuch hurried over and said.

Zhu Xu also doesn't like Meng Qiaofang very much, both snakes and rats are still capable!Fortunately, he was about to die. He looked at these craftsmen and said, "Go ahead and do better. Tell Meng Qiaofang to come in."

The craftsmen tremblingly agreed, picked up the tools and began to carve around the huge stone statue.

This stone statue is going to be carved into him, and it has already begun to take shape. It looks very powerful, but it has not been dyed.

Meng Qiaofang is not yet 40 years old, her facial features are resolute, her every move is clean and neat, and she looks like an official. If she didn't know that he was hooking up with Jiannu, Zhu Xu would think that she is a good talent.

Meng Qiaofang strode over and paid homage not far from Zhu Xu: "Meng Qiaofang, see the emperor!"

Zhu Xu nodded lightly, still looking at his sculpture.

Under his gaze, these craftsmen were unsteady in their hands, and they were extremely careful in every move, and they didn't even dare to make a loud noise.

Meng Qiaofang believed that he was hidden, and he was also entrusted with heavy responsibilities from the capital to Liaodong. If he did well in Liaodong, he might be able to go to the pass to be a governor, and then enter the capital to be the official of the six departments!

Meng Qiaofang had a strong enterprising spirit, and she was not offended by Zhu Xu's indifferent attitude. She said in a solemn voice, "Your Majesty, the rebellion in Shenyang has basically been wiped out. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

With his hands behind his back, Zhu Xu was still looking at the carvings. He wanted to give some pointers and show off his talents, but he had nothing in his stomach. He pursed his lips and said, "Well, it's a good job, not only in Shenyang, but also in Liaodong. Strict investigation, once there is a rebellion, wantonly implicated, it is better to kill the wrong than let it go, and there must be no second Nurhachi appear, do you know?"

Meng Qiaofang knew that the Ming court attached great importance to Liaodong, and also knew how much the Ming Dynasty hated Nurhachi. She raised her hand and said in a low voice, "Please rest assured, your majesty, I will definitely investigate closely and will not let a rebel go!"

Then Zhu Xu turned his head and smiled at Meng Qiaofang, saying: "Well, you did a good job in Liaodong. I know it all. After returning, I will meet with the governor's yamen and write a memorial to govern Liaodong. I want to see it."

Meng Qiaofang was overjoyed, this is something the emperor valued, and said quickly: "Observe the order! I will resign!"

Zhu Xu watched him leave with his eyes squinted. Liaodong has Sun Chuanting, Zhang Wenda, Xiong Tingbi, and Wei Zhongxian, so there should be no serious problems. Next comes the capital and Jiangnan.

Cao Huachun was also looking at Meng Qiaofang's back, rolled his eyes, stepped forward and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, would you like to see Bao Chengxian again? If these two compete with each other, they should be able to stabilize Liaodong faster."

Zhu Xu turned his head to look at Cao Huachun, pointed at him with a smile, what a good idea!

Cao Huachun smiled, but remained silent.

Zhu Xu put his hands behind his back, thought for a while, and said, "Don't worry, come on, King Chuanxin, it's time for him to establish his prestige and reshape the cabinet."

Chapter 499 The Scavenger

Zhu Xu stopped in front of the plum blossom forest, looked at the blooming plum blossoms, and kept patting the back of his hand with his right hand behind his back.

The situation in Daming seems to be improving all the way, but in fact it is still full of crises, and it is still getting worse, and it is also turning from the bright side to the dark side. Huang Taiji is so, and Shaanxi is also.

"Don't be careless..." Zhu Xu said softly.

Cao Huachun stood behind, a little confused, bowed his head in silence for a while, then stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, are you talking about the capital?"

Zhu Xu shook his head, and said to himself: "Not only that, my throne seems to be fairly secure, but one day, if someone suddenly kicks me down, I don't need to be too surprised... Keeping a business is more difficult than starting a business. As for me, Daming Now, anything can happen..."

Zhu Xu's reforms hurt the interests of many people. These people are the so-called "largest vested interests", and the "removed interests" were not immediately passed on to the bottom-level people who could not survive, the "enemies" of Ming Dynasty Relative is more and more dangerous than history!

Cao Huachun still didn't quite understand the meaning of Zhu Xu's words. In his opinion, Daming was thriving and getting stronger day by day. Liaodong had already been regained. What else could threaten Daming and the emperor's throne?

"Could it be the south?" Cao Huachun was also thinking secretly in his heart. He knew that most of the information the emperor read recently came from the south.

South, south of Yunnan.

Cao Huachun also just chatted with the emperor for a few words, so it didn't look like the emperor was embarrassed talking to himself, and then fell silent.

Zhu Xu decided to find an opportunity to go to the south of the Yangtze River next year, and see the world of Ming Dynasty for himself. The things in the memorial are too general, and he doesn't know how the people are living now.

Zhu Youjian came from behind, raised his hand to Zhu Xu and bowed, "I see the emperor."

With an uncontrollable haze on his face, he massacred in front of the Shenyang Imperial Palace. This was definitely not done by Ming Jun, it was too bloody, cruel, and inhumane.

Zhu Xu didn't care about his face, waved his hands and said with a smile: "Normal."

Zhu Youjian thanked him and stood up, looking at Zhu Xu hesitant to speak.People have already been killed, and it is too late to stop them.

Zhu Xu took a few steps forward and said, "Brother Huang, I plan to return to Beijing in two days."

Zhu Youjian felt relieved inexplicably, took two steps forward, and asked, "Your Majesty, is that minister also with you?"

Cao Huachun walked slowly, following behind the two of them not too far or too close.

Zhu Xu looked at Hanmei in the forest, and said as he walked: "No need, let Zhou Yingqiu and others go first tomorrow, and the emperor will leave later, and I will stay for two more days."

Zhu Youjian frowned, followed Zhu Xu, and said, "Your Majesty, is there anything else?" He was worried, afraid that Zhu Xu would make another "big event".

Zhu Xu stood in front of a big tree with his hands behind his back. The plum blossoms were in full bloom, but the branches were intertwined and scattered, which ruined the beauty.

Zhu Xu turned his head to look at Zhu Youjian, smiled and said, "Brother Emperor, minister of the cabinet, have you considered it?"

Seeing that Zhu Xu changed the subject, Zhu Youjian hesitated a little, but followed him and said, "I have several candidates. In addition, I recommend Fu Shangshu and Zhou Shangshu to join the cabinet."

Zhu Xu raised his brows, Zhu Youjian's arrangement is interesting, it not only sells his face to show his loyalty, but also can win over the household department, the two powerful ministers in the official department, and collect chips for his future governance.

Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu are the most powerful besides the Ministry of War. Zhu Youjian of the Ministry of War did not dare to make up his mind, but these two are logical.

Zhu Xu also thought it through for a moment, stretched out his hand and folded a plum blossom, and said: "The two of them have a little seniority, so how about it, I will continue to join the cabinet, the Minister of Rites, and the others will forget it."

Zhu Youjian's expression remained unchanged, and he felt a little unwilling, but he also heard that "other people" were the emperor's people, and he could no longer be drawn into the cabinet.Although I don't like Zhang Woxu's flamboyant and villainous character, but I clearly can't refuse, I was silent for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, do you have any plans for the candidate for the Ministry of Rites?"

Zhu Xu turned his head and glanced at Zhu Youjian, he found that the emperor brother was a little impatient recently.However, it can also be understood that at the juncture of his pro-government, Wen Zhaoge's position is very embarrassing, and it is normal for Zhu Youjian to be nervous.

Zhu Xu agreed with Yuan Keli's thoughts in his heart. Given the current environment of Ming Dynasty, it is really not suitable to keep two huge navy. It is imperative to merge the northern and southern navy to build a strongest navy.

Yuan Keli is old, Xiong Wencan does not have great ability, nor is he aggressive in the sea, but he has a strong overall planning ability. At present, he is the only one who can stabilize the navy and steadily promote the established development plan of the navy.

"I plan to transfer Yuan Keli to the Ministry of Rites." Zhu Xu said.Qian Qianyi and Wen Tiren Zhu Xu, the two servants of the Ministry of Rites, were both worried and disliked.

Yuan Keli had a prominent family background, a family of scholars, a great reputation in the government and the public, and sufficient qualifications. It is indeed very suitable for him to be the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and it is difficult to find someone to compete with him.