Domineering Daming

Now who in the Ming Dynasty didn't know that the emperor hated cronies, Wen Tiren naturally echoed: "Your Excellency said it is true, this sharp weapon must be held in the hands of the imperial court! A few days ago, someone distributed 'tablogues', and the Ministry of Rites urged severe punishment."

Yuan Keli glanced at Wen Tiren, he didn't like this person very much, he was too tactful, but he was quite capable, and agreed with his words, saying: "Yes, we must strictly control the newspapers, and no one is allowed to distribute harmful The imperial court, any remarks that are not conducive to the emperor, anyone with ulterior motives must be severely punished!"

"Master Shangshu, the emperor is here and drinking tea in the front hall!" The head of the Ministry of Rituals rushed in and said anxiously.

Both Yuan Keli and Wen Tiren's expressions changed slightly, they hurriedly put down the newspaper in their hands, and hurried to the front hall.

"The ministers are waiting to see the emperor!" Yuan Keli, Wen Tiren, and Qian Qianyi all came, feeling very nervous.

Zhu Xu sat there, looked at the three of them and smiled, "Don't be nervous, I'm here to discuss something with Master Yuan."

Wen Tiren, Qian Qianyi's eyes were relaxed, and he raised his hand wisely and said: "I will leave."

Zhu Xu nodded, stood up and looked at Yuan Keli and said, "Yuan Qing, tell me about the merger of the Navy."

Although Yuan Keli took office as Minister of Rites, the Northern Navy has always been under his command, and he has always been in charge of promoting the merger of the North and the South.

Yuan Keli was very clear about this matter, and immediately raised his hand and said: "Return to the emperor, except for the four northern naval bases in Dengzhou, Dalian, Jeju, and Vladivostok, the main force of the northern navy has already moved south, and they are stationed in Quanzhou first." , Fuzhou, and Guangzhou are stepping up their running-in and reorganizing into one."

Zhu Xu put his hands behind his back and nodded slightly, Er Er said: "We must step up training, continue to conduct sea drills, and tell Xiong Wencan that I will go south next year and check it myself. If it is not good, tell me first, and I will find someone to replace him. !"

Yuan Keli had also heard rumors that the emperor would go south next year. Hearing it with his own ears this time, he was still a little surprised. He raised his hands and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, it is not trivial to go out of Beijing and go south. Please think twice."

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said: "I still don't feel relieved, so how about it, after the Chinese New Year, you go to Fujian in person, it can be regarded as a head start for me, and you can practice the navy well, don't embarrass me!"

Yuan Keli heard the firmness in the emperor's tone, and was quite worried.

The emperor of the Ming Dynasty rarely left the palace, and every time he left the palace, he would go through a lot of trouble, wasting money and wasting money. Although the south of the Yangtze River was more stable, there would be a big wave, shaking the world.

Yuan Keli was not close to Zhu Xu, he had not been in the capital for many days, and he secretly thought about going to Sun Chengzong and others to discuss how to persuade the emperor.

Chapter 532 New Year's New Deal

The Chinese New Year is only two days away, and the "Ten Measures for the Governance of Shaanxi" have basically been passed, and will only be promulgated at an appropriate time after the Chinese New Year.

But the courtiers were worried, and the emperor's attitude was becoming more domineering and more assertive.

On the eve of New Year's Eve, Zhu Youjian's apology was long overdue, but in the end he was earnest and had a good attitude, but Zhu Xu did not immediately "pardon" him and allow him to return to the cabinet.

This year's capital city is busier than previous years. Even though there are disasters everywhere in Ming Dynasty, the court's laws are becoming more and more stringent, effectively curbing some corrupt government, and the court's pacification of Liaodong, the atmosphere is particularly warm.

The streets and alleys of the capital are very lively, with constant traffic and crowds.

Generally speaking, Zhu Xu's New Deal has benefited the people, and there are more and more small businesses and hawkers, and life is better than in previous years.

On New Year's Eve, the Palace of Compassion and Peace.

"This rabbit lantern? How beautiful? It would be great if it could be placed in the sky..."

"Uncle Huang, shall we release the Kongming lantern?"

"Uncle, the fireworks outside the palace are so beautiful, they are also set off inside the palace, okay..."

"Uncle Huang, I want to go out to play, take me out..."

Xiao Yongning watched Zhu Xu send over a bunch of gadgets, yelled, and then took Zhu Xu's arm, acting coquettishly.

The old monk Zhu Xu sat down and ignored him completely.This girl is a little devil in the palace, and no one can control her except Queen Mother Zhang. If she leaves the palace, there will be a big mess.

Li Jieyu sat beside Zhu Xu, looked at her and smiled and said, "Princess, the three halls were burned down by setting off fireworks a few years ago. Later, the emperor strictly prohibited setting off fireworks in the palace."

Yong Ning glanced at Li Jieyu, flattened his mouth, and his big eyes were moist, as if he could cry at any time.

Zhu Xu had a headache, this girl's "crying scene" was very good, she could really cry, as if she was real, so she could only say: "Don't put on a show for me, be careful that the emperor's wife comes out and puts you in confinement."

The little girl's mouth became more and more flat, and she was about to cry.

Li Jieyu looked at the little girl with a chuckle, and said: "Princess, you are going to cry, three days of confinement are indispensable."

The little girl opened her eyes wide immediately, wiped her face with her two small hands, and immediately said with a giggle: "Then I won't cry, Aunt Yu, can you take me out to play, the emperor has changed now, It doesn't hurt me anymore..."

Li Jieyu has been canonized as a "lady" of the eighth rank, how can he leave the palace easily, put his arms around Xiao Yongning and said: "Actually, there is nothing interesting outside the palace. If you like something, I will let someone go out and buy it."

The little girl snorted, came out of Li Jieyu's arms, lay down on the table, her mouth was flattened, and she looked aggrieved.

Empress Dowager Zhang came out from the inside, her whole body wrapped in thick clothes. She felt uncomfortable in winter, so when she came in, she slapped Xiao Yongning with her hand, and taught her a lesson: "Sit down!"

The little girl immediately sat up straight, with a stern face, serious.

Zhu Xu shook his head secretly, this girl doesn't know who she learned from, it's really not easy for the emperor's wife...

Empress Dowager Zhang sat down, and Huan'er arranged for the dishes to be served. It didn't take long for the table to be filled with steaming dishes.

"I want to eat shrimp, and I want to eat fish..."

The little girl stood up abruptly, and stretched out her hands to grab the red, steaming prawns.

Empress Dowager Zhang frowned, knocking the chopsticks on Xiao Yongning's hand again and again, and said coldly: "Be more disciplined!"

The little girl squinted her mouth, sat up straight, and held the chopsticks, holding the prawn with difficulty.

Zhu Xu had no choice but to hold one for her, then looked at Empress Dowager Zhang and said, "Sister-in-law, I heard that you are going to have a banquet for your family's honorable wife after the next year?"

Empress Dowager Zhang didn't have much appetite, her face was slightly pale, and she said with a smile: "Well, it's also a custom, Xie Yu will also come when the time comes."

Zhu Xu nodded and said: "After the next year, I will call all officials from all over the world to Beijing, and I will let them bring their family members with me. When necessary, I will issue some imperial orders, and I will bother the emperor's wife to see you again."

Empress Dowager Zhang smiled lightly and said, "If there's any trouble, just call it."

Zhu Xu smiled, picked up some food for Empress Dowager Zhang with chopsticks, and said, "Sister-in-law Huang, eat more."

Empress Dowager Zhang nodded slightly, looking at the grown up emperor, she was also quite emotional.She remembered that she was only three years old when she took him over. He was unusually calm at such a young age, and the next two years were also very peaceful. The little guy ate and slept peacefully, without making trouble.But after she was five years old, she was not sure, the little guy had his own way of thinking, which made her worry about it.

But who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, the child at that time would have grown up, and now he is the emperor of the world, and he has made impressive achievements.

Thinking of this, she smiled with relief on her face.

Zhu Xu didn't notice these, and put some more on Li Jieyu, saying: "Don't be restrained, we are all family."

Li Jieyu hummed lightly. She had been in the palace for quite a while, so she naturally knew that the emperor and Empress Dowager Zhang were extraordinary uncles and sisters-in-law.

According to the etiquette, Zhu Xu wanted to have a big banquet with the clan, but he always hated this, so he ordered the supervisor of ceremonies to prepare rewards, and send them one by one on New Year's Eve, as a show of kindness.

After eating and resting at the Compassion Ning Palace, a group of people went to Concubine Liu's place to drink tea again to show their filial piety.

Halfway through the hour, the dull bell echoed in the palace, and melodiously spread out of the palace, which heralded the end of the four years of Chongzhen and the beginning of the first year of Jingzheng.

Now it is the annual holiday, and the officials in the capital are rarely relieved, but the common people are very lively, with lanterns and festoons everywhere, and the hustle and bustle is endless.