Domineering Daming

The capital city was not peaceful. The military reform conference had just ended, military generals were leaving the capital one after another, and governors and governors from all over the country were entering Beijing one after another. This was the busiest moment in the capital.

Huang Chengyuan's article was originally a trivial matter, but under the mobilization of people with good intentions, it gradually became the talk of the streets and alleys in the capital, and it became more and more degenerate, becoming an outright rumor.

"Have you heard? The imperial court does not allow clan elders to exist, and they want to forcibly separate the family!"

"That's not what I heard, it's that the imperial court is going to send emissaries to each clan, in fact, it's to urge tax payment!"

"No, no, I've seen Governor Huang's memorabilia with my own eyes. It is clearly intended to ban the ancestral hall and not allow private worship..."

"Nonsense. I heard that the disaster is serious now. The court does not allow children to be born, and they have to throw them away!"

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There are such discussions everywhere in teahouses and restaurants, and they are all leisurely after dinner.

A group of governors and governors who had already entered Beijing wanted to enter the palace to meet the emperor one after another.

Governor Zhao Han of Henan, Governor Qian Longxi of Jiangsu, Governor Jiang Dejing of Zhejiang, Governor Wang Sanshan of Guizhou, Governor Zhang Ruitu of Shanxi, Governor Huang Liji of Shandong, etc., were all blocked in front of the palace gate on the grounds that the emperor would summon them collectively in another day .

Zhao Han and others who belonged to Zhu Xu's early confidants were naturally a little disappointed, but this was considered "routine business". Since the emperor was gone, they were busy with other things and started running back and forth between the six departments.

There are troubles everywhere, and they need the help of the six departments of the imperial court. They couldn't reach it before, but now they have to work hard when they go to Beijing.

The others all returned to the post station and ordered people to go around to inquire about the latest news in the capital, so as not to cause major incidents due to incorrect information.

Ruan Dacheng and Sun Zhixie forced King Jing to express his position and went to the palace to find the emperor to "complain", but they didn't have this method alone. They walked around with a tacit understanding, contacted old colleagues, and treated some governors who had just entered Beijing. The governor also lobbied, hoping to jointly impeach Huang Chengyuan!

Once Huang Chengyuan is impeached, they should be revived!

This matter was not on Zhu Xu's mind at all, it was just an occasional episode, and he continued his work as usual.

The important task right now is naturally political reform. After nearly five years of development, the new political system of Ming Dynasty has basically taken shape, and now it needs to be formally established by the imperial court and announced to the world.

It sounds simple, but in fact it is very complicated. In addition to the local political system, the central court is also changing, and the complexity involved is more than a hundred times that of the military reform!

First of all, Zhu Xu wants to revise and improve the Ming Law, then determine the status of the clan and nobles, then the status of the cabinet, powers and positions, and then the six departments, involving finance, taxation, personnel, prison, justice, and one status that is pending the Governor's Council.

Secondly, there are Huitong Commercial Bank, the top ten granaries and so on!

This still belongs to the central court. Locally, it involves the powers of the governor, the powers of the governor, the three yamen, as well as land, business tax, customs, sea trade...

Although Zhu Xu has a deep understanding of these matters, and has discussed them with Bi Ziyan and the ministers of the six ministers, Zhu Xu still has to be extremely cautious when it comes to meetings with the world's officials. One mistake and omission can make him spend years of hard work Make running water!

Zhu Xu's desk was covered with the memorials of Bi Ziyan, Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu and others. He read them one by one, scrutinized them carefully, and recorded his thoughts, experiences, and thoughts. Lots of room for further discussion.

As the sun went down, the palace gradually lit up.

Zhu Xu was still watching, not relaxing at all.

A fifteen or sixteen-year-old maid walked in lightly, bowed to Zhu Xu, and said, "Your Majesty, it's late at night, and the lady asked the servant to ask the emperor if he is going to have dinner tonight?"

Zhu Xu looked up and felt that there was darkness in front of him. He blinked vigorously, and then he came to his senses, and then said: "Well, I won't go tonight, you let her find some rest. By the way, in a few days Canonizing her as a talented person is too ugly for a lady."

This little maid is Li Jieyu's personal maid, she was stunned when she heard Zhu Xu's words, is it a lady?The emperor thought it was ugly, so he skipped the selection of servants and directly promoted her lady to be a talented person?

The little Gong'e was stunned for a while, then said happily, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Xu hummed, then lowered his head and continued to read the playbook, deliberating and pondering carefully.

Hall of Martial Arts.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were also very busy. Sun Chengzong was busy implementing and consolidating the established military reform policy, while Bi Ziyan was preparing for the next "political reform meeting", although it had been more than two months since the preparation , there are still many deficiencies, especially since officials from all over the country have come to Beijing one after another, he has more things to do.

After finally taking a breath and eating some food, the two are still discussing.

"Master Sun, do you think the emperor has any other plans regarding the political reform?" Bi Ziyan sipped the porridge and ordered side dishes.

Sun Chengzong drank chicken soup, and shook his head when he heard the words: "I can't guess what the emperor is thinking, but the political reform is already in sight, so the emperor will not have any sudden ideas."

The two of them assisted Zhu Xu for a long time, and they were afraid that Zhu Xu would launch a surprise attack at a critical moment and make them unable to cope.

For example, the military reform meeting was completely out of Sun Chengzong's design, and it also greatly changed his established plan, and he is still busy finishing it.

Bi Ziyan ate the side dishes, finished the porridge in a few sips, wiped his mouth, looked at Sun Chengzong and said, "Then, political reform, what do you think?"

The division of labor between Sun Chengzong and Bi Ziyan is very clear, Bi Ziyan manages the government, and Sun Chengzong manages the army.

Sun Chengzong is not a warrior, but more of a literati and civil servant. He looked at Bi Ziyan with a slight smile, and said quite meaningfully: "The emperor is the source of control."

Bi Ziyan's expression moved slightly, he thought about this sentence carefully, and then nodded slightly.

In the final analysis, whether it is political reform or military reform, it all comes from the emperor's mind. How the emperor views the country and what expectations he has will be clearly reflected in the political system.

If you want to find a stable, reasonable, and long-term political system, you need to figure out the emperor's mind!

"The emperor probably hasn't rested yet." Bi Ziyan looked up at the sky outside and said, "I'll talk to the emperor again."

Regarding the political reform, Bi Ziyan still doesn't understand many things. For example, the Huitong Commercial Bank will be changed to the Royal Commercial Bank, and the chief official will be given the title of third rank. What is the purpose of this?For example, revising the definition of "property rights" in the Ming Law, such as the State Administration of Taxation and so on.

Although the emperor explained a lot to him, he still had some details in his mind that needed serious discussion and consideration.

Zhu Xu didn't expect Bi Ziyan to come so late, but he was quite relieved. The two came to the side hall and talked openly and honestly almost all night.

Until the sky was slightly bright, Bi Ziyan suddenly felt it, stood up and raised his hand and said: "The emperor's eyes are like a torch, and he thinks about the long-term. I am ashamed that I can't do it."

Zhu Xu's face was also a little sleepy, and he waved his hands and said with a smile: "Learning from the past and the present, no one can know the world's affairs. It's always good to talk a lot. Master Bi, don't be impatient. Unfortunately, it is still necessary to proceed step by step, so as to avoid future troubles and be flexible."

Bi Ziyan was deeply convinced, and said: "I understand that tomorrow, no, today I will call six officials to discuss with Prince Jing again. Some legal details need to be more rigorous and long-term."

Zhu Xu nodded, using Huang Chengyuan to cause this disturbance, he was also deliberately emphasizing the status of the Great Ming Law.No matter what the result of this time is, as long as the formulated laws are promulgated, the court will have righteousness after all. When it comes time to do something, no one can find enough reasons to blame the court and the emperor.

Only when the teacher is famous can he be invincible!

Bi Ziyan gained a lot this time and needed to digest it urgently, so he quit Jingyang Palace without further disturbance.

Zhu Xu also learned a lot, and ordered someone to bring the recorded conversation, and read it carefully, and at the same time picked up a pen to record his thoughts little by little.

Not far away, Cao Huachun and Liu Shimin looked at each other, and they both frowned secretly. Recently, the emperor has been so sleepless and sleepless. Although he is young, it is not a solution.

Chapter 545 Detaining King Xin

After a while, Zhu Xu put down his pen, looked at the sky, and said, "When King Xin arrived in the cabinet, he called to the Imperial Study Room. By the way, let the Imperial Dining Room make a bowl of soothing soup."

Liu Shimin responded, turned and went out.

Zhu Xu left the side hall, his back ached all over, stood in front of the door, moved briefly, and then walked towards the imperial study.

Speaking of it, he seldom has the peace of mind and patience to exercise his body like before, but he always feels driven by something, racing against time to do things, and can't stop for a moment.