Domineering Daming

Zhu Youjian received the decree, starting from the cabinet, and turned to Jingyang Palace.

He walked and thought all the way, the emperor had just returned to the palace, there was no reason to look for him so soon, unless...something definitely needed him!

Zhu Youjian couldn't think of what was going on, so he came to the door of the imperial study, took a deep breath, turned around and stepped in, raised his hand and said: "I see the emperor."

Zhu Xu put down the notebook in his hand, raised his head forward, and said with a smile, "Brother Emperor, excuse me."

Zhu Youjian thanked him, then stood with his hands down, his heart wavering.

Zhu Xu looked at him, and smiled straight to the point: "Brother Huang, you are now the chief assistant of the cabinet, in charge of the world's government affairs, what do you think about state affairs?"

Zhu Youjian frowned slightly, and immediately raised his hand and said, "I want to report to the emperor, I believe that the most important thing now is to guard against bandits and slaves outside, and to repair government affairs inside."

Zhu Xu narrowed his eyes, Zhu Youjian's words were perfunctory...

The corner of his mouth curled up, and he said: "Well, it's good that the emperor has an idea. Next year, I will call the civil and military forces from all over the world to Beijing to discuss the state affairs. As the chief minister of the cabinet, the emperor will seriously talk about his ideas to the ministers." , don’t be general, but detailed, and ask questions to the officials to clear up doubts…”

Knowing this, Zhu Youjian's expression immediately changed when he heard Zhu Xu's words, and he raised his hand and said, "Your majesty is saying, let me tell you?"

Zhu Xu shook his head and said: "To be precise, it's a discussion. I want to see the real thoughts of all the officials in the world on the government. It's not just you, the six ministries, the governors of all provinces, and the governors. Let's be open and honest. , not against my will..."

Zhu Youjian was really moved this time. The meaning of the emperor's words was to speak in front of all the officials in the world-if this was a bad one, wouldn't it become a joke for the people of the world?

He lowered his head, his eyes flickered, there was no reason to oppose the emperor, and the emperor accepted Jian humbly, isn't this what everyone would like to see?

But how could the state affairs satisfy everyone in the world, it would be fine if he could be moderate, but if he was blamed on the spot, he, the chief assistant prince, would have no face to stay any longer!

Before Zhu Youjian could react, Zhu Xu said again: "What's more, I am determined to change the yuan next year, and the reign name is Jingzheng. What do you think, Brother Huang?"

It is not a big deal to change the reign name. Speaking of which, the Chongzhen reign name was selected by the Imperial Academy and verified by Zhu You.

Zhu Youjian said without hesitation: "Changing Yuan, this is a big matter. I think I should discuss with you ministers about calling all the officials from all over the world to Beijing next year... I wonder if your majesty has set a time?"

Zhu Xu smiled, Er Er said: "Not yet, in a few days I will call six ministers and others to the Imperial Study to discuss the matter of changing the Yuan, and set a date by the way."

Zhu Youjian felt relieved. There were still ten days before the end of the year, and at least ten days after the year. In addition to the long distance, it would take at least five days. With all my thoughts, I have written a state affairs document that satisfies everyone.

Chapter 520 The Tang King

Seeing that Zhu Youjian didn't care at all, Zhu Xu said again: "Brother Emperor, this matter is related to my Ming Dynasty's state affairs in the next few years. You must pay attention and don't be careless!"

Zhu Youjian felt that this matter was just a formality, after all, the emperor alone had the final say, raised his hand and said with an unchanged face: "I understand."

Zhu Xu remained expressionless, secretly disappointed in his heart.Zhu Youjian always pays great attention to some things he thinks are important, and muddle through other things.

"If King Xin is really unbearable to support... It seems that I need to train Prince Jing." Zhu Xu thought inwardly.However, Prince Jing was not so good after all. Zhu Youjian was his elder brother with the highest status. Although there were many scapegoats in recent years, compared to Zhu Xu, an unattainable emperor, Prince Xin was more liked by scholars.

King Jing is not only a direct descendant of Zhu Yuanzhang, but also inferior to Zhu Youjian in terms of status, rank, and prestige.

But if it is absolutely necessary, Zhu Xu can only help King Jing to the throne.

Zhu Youjian glanced at Zhu Xu again, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, I plan to write down tomorrow, and appoint Chen Xinjia as the Governor of Shuntian Mansion, Zhou Daodeng, and Liu Hongxun as cabinet ministers."

Zhu Xu understood that this was an order for him.However, he couldn't help shaking his head in his heart. Fortunately, Chen Xinjia said that Liu Hongxun and Zhou Daodeng were actually drawn by Zhu Youjian by lottery, and they were almost exactly the same as the "divination" in history!

This is the selection of officials for the country, and the selection of important officials is such a child's play!

Zhu Xu didn't like Zhou Daodeng, and Liu Hongxun didn't like it, so he said directly: "Chen Xinjia, I will see him tomorrow, and I will appoint him as the Governor of Shuntian Mansion. For the other two, Brother Huang will have to decide."

Zhu Youjian's face changed slightly. This was the first time the emperor rejected him. What kind of signal did this reveal, or were these two people caught by the emperor?

In any case, the emperor did not agree and sentenced the two to death, so Zhu Youjian had no choice but to raise his hand and said, "I obey the order. After returning, I will re-elect."

Zhu Xu shook his head and said: "Well, Brother Huang, please remember that if you want to completely eradicate the tendency of courtiers to form cliques, you must first eliminate the environment for cliques."

Zhu Youjian's hearing was a little harsh, the emperor was a little abnormal today, he no longer had the past "gentle and modest", with a resolute domineering look, which also made his heart awe-inspiring and more vigilant.

"I understand." Zhu Youjian raised his hand nervously.

Zhu Xu explained a few more words, then watched Zhu Youjian leave with a slightly cold gaze.

The resumption of the cabinet is actually an opportunity for many people, and it will also herald the revival of party struggle, which is obviously not what Zhu Xu wants.

Now there is only one Lai Zongdao in the cabinet, Shi Fenglai and others are all rejected by Zhu Youjian, and they are not used. Zhu Xu wants to prepare Yuan Keli to be the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Zhang Wo to continue to enter the cabinet. Only these two will be given to Zhu Youjian Check two places, match five people!

Such a pattern will help Zhu Youjian to control the cabinet, and the orders issued by the cabinet will also have sufficient effect.

Zhu Xu thought for a while, then let out a sigh of relief. The following reforms will involve a lot and need to be justified. The name of the cabinet is the most suitable.

Putting these aside, Zhu Xu turned over the notebook again, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

Xiong Wencan reported that the red-haired man and Frangji clashed at sea, and there seemed to be signs of a war. At the same time, the red-haired man was also provoking Daming, and more and more actions were taken to rob Daming merchant ships. Many merchant ships were detained. There was no news, and there was no result in sending people to negotiate. Even the fleet of red-haired people appeared in the Taiwan Strait, and they seemed to covet the island of Taiwan.

Zhu Xu looked at the memorial, his eyes flashed coldly.

What should come will come after all. Da Ming doesn't care much about the sea. It's time to clarify Da Ming's sea strategy.

However, Xiong Wencan is more than successful, but not aggressive. Zheng Yiguan, also known as Zheng Zhilong, is ambitious and well-informed, but his current qualifications are too low to take on the responsibility of commanding a navy, let alone fighting with others at sea. The red-haired man and the Francois compete for sea control.

"Who?" Zhu Xu said to himself, Ming Dynasty has a lot of talents, but if you want to choose a person to command the navy, you really can't find one in a while.

The red-haired man, that is, the Dutch, is now a sea coachman with strong strength. The Daming Navy has only been established for a few years, and has no experience in large-scale naval warfare.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Xu turned his head to look at Cao Huachun and said, "Where is that Zheng Yiguan now?"

Cao Huachun took a step forward, recalling: "I have already returned to Fujian, and my current official position is the school lieutenant."

Zhu Xu nodded, and said: "After Yuan Keli entered Beijing, call him to see me immediately."

Cao Huachun responded, "Observe the order."

Zhu Xu looked at it for a while. Daming's current situation is that the house leaks and it rains overnight, and there is not much "good news" in the true sense.

After two days and one night of driving, Zhu Xu felt backache and backache after sitting for a long time, and his energy was low. He shook his head, looked up at the sky, and said: "Let's stop here today, and call six ministers into the palace tomorrow." , and Prince Jing."

"Yes." Cao Huachun said.

Zhu Xu left the imperial study room and looked around. It seemed that he could only go to Li Jieyu's place. If he went back to his bedroom, it would be unreasonable and embarrassing for Li Jieyu.

I sighed secretly in my heart, somewhat missing the free days when I slept alone.

Cao Huachun didn't know what Zhu Xu was thinking, so he followed him, holding a lantern and said, "Your Majesty, there is an interesting thing happening in the capital recently."

Zhu Xu has always been interested in such "interesting things", and said enthusiastically, "Tell me about it."

Cao Huachun looked around and said as he walked: "The king of Tang doesn't like the son, he imprisoned the son and the son of the son in a secret room, and wanted to starve to death, but was smashed by Chen Qiyu, so the king of Tang had to release the son, but the son came out not long after it was strange. He is dead, it is said that now the king of Tang wants to make his youngest son the heir of the king of Tang."

Zhu Xu frowned, the royal family is so dirty, and the palace is not much better, although it is hateful, but it is not "interesting", so he can't help but turn to Cao Huachun.