Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu pondered for a while, and said: "Take two copies and send them to the cabinet and the Ministry of War. Let them see if there is anything hidden in it."

"Yes." Cao Huachun responded and came over to take the letter.

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea, and was about to continue reading the notebook, and said casually, "How is Chen Qiyu?"

Liu Shimin's expression moved, and he turned around and said, "Back to the emperor, Mr. Chen raised 800 taels before, and then he raised nearly [-] taels from Taikanggong, Yingyinggong and others. He has no other income. Zhili's magistrates and other magistrates came to Beijing, and it seems that they are going to forcibly apportion them."

Zhu Xu clapped his hands, and said with a smile: "The stimulation is not enough. In a few days, let the cabinet find an opportunity to publish a newspaper, denouncing this matter, and put some pressure on Chen Qiyu and those gentry."

"Follow the order." Liu Shimin said.

Zhu Xu continued to look at the playbook with a calm expression.

He knew very well in his heart that the most important thing right now is political reform, which is the last step, and it will be established in a way that all officials in the world agree with!

At the same time, the Governor's Council.

"Isn't the commercial tax too low? If the people are all chasing profit, who will plant the land and where will the food come from?"

"I don't agree with that. People all over the world want to be officials, so why are there still people farming?"

"You are sophistry. The imperial examination is a single-plank bridge. How can everyone be an official?"

"Then is it so easy to do business? If it was easy, why would there be so many poor people in the world?"

"Bullshit..."

"Two calm down, let's discuss the matter, don't quarrel..."

"I just feel that the business tax is too low and must be increased!"

"Damn! I respect you for being an old man of the Wanli Dynasty, so I gave you three points of face! Since Xuanzong, how much business tax has been paid, and the treasury has records? Now the noise is too low, why didn't you say that it was confiscated before..."

"A bastard is not enough for a..."

"Don't give Yi Lao sell the old..."

"Two adults, two adults, don't do it..."

In the classroom of the Governor's Office, this kind of situation happened from time to time. Every little thing would be debated for a long time, and even fisted and kicked. It was very lively.

Chapter 569 Meet Hai Lanzhu

cabinet.

The left and right assistants Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong, Lai Zongdao, six ministers Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu, as well as Yuanzheng of the Governor's Council and Prince Jing Zhu Luhu, all sat around in the cabinet lobby.

Zhu Lvhu looked at Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong, and said with a relaxed expression: "You two adults, Daming Law, the duties and powers of various ministries, local governors, governors, and prefects have basically been clarified. , the governors, the governors have no objections."

Bi Ziyan remained expressionless, slightly disappointed in his heart.Although this King Jing worked extremely hard, his ability and vision were a bit weak, so it was no wonder that the emperor didn't push him to take the position of chief assistant of King Xin.

He, Prince Jing, is regarded by the world as the emperor's cronies. When he talks to the governors and governors, who dares to say nothing. If the word is passed to the emperor's ears, who can bear the consequences?

Sun Chengzong nodded, and praised: "His Royal Highness Prince Jing's ability is trustworthy. Since there are no opinions from all over the world, I will add a sign to the newspaper today and let the rumors out."

Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu and others understood that Sun Chengzong was trying to use the power of public opinion to force these governors and governors back, and force them not to make any more mistakes.

Bi Ziyan looked at Fu Changzong and said, "How are Fu Shangshu, the State Administration of Taxation, the Royal Bank, etc. preparing for the establishment?" to be completely independent.

Fu Changzong said: "At present, everything is going well. If it is to be spread to the whole country, the key is local support."

Bi Ziyan nodded indifferently. The biggest problem encountered in the political reform is the implementation of the local government. He even hopes that as long as the local government does not oppose it, it will be fine to sit on the sidelines, and must not stop the fetters!

Bi Ziyan glanced at the others, seeing that there was no other explanation, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "How about this, we will hold a meeting in Wenzhao Pavilion tomorrow, let's finalize the matter in detail first, and then ask the emperor for approval. Open a court meeting and confirm it!"

No one has any objections. This matter has been dragged on for too long. No matter what, the political reform must be passed first to set the tone, and the rest can be discussed slowly.

Zhu Xu has been paying attention to every move of the political reform. Bi Ziyan decided to discuss the matter in Wenzhao Pavilion in the name of the cabinet, and he already knew about it.

Sitting on the chair, he had an indescribable expression on his face.

From the bottom of his heart, he is not in a hurry, and hopes that the "political reform" this time can be as perfect as possible, and all the structures can be established as much as possible.

The reality is...it can't be done yet.

From top to bottom, the officials of Ming Dynasty were really ready for innovation, and they didn't agree with many from the bottom of their hearts. Most of the cases were the result of the emperor Zhu Xu urging behind him with a whip.

For example, the reason why Bi Ziyan and others are so urgent this time is that they are worried that Zhu Xu will "make another mistake", and this pressure forces them to complete it as soon as possible.Stabilize the situation and free your hands.

Zhu Xu thought for a long time before he said to himself: "It's good to have a result as soon as possible..."

Bi Ziyan discussed with everyone again, and came to Jingyang Palace with Sun Chengzong.

"Your Majesty, all the political reforms have been basically completed, and the ministers will discuss the matter in Wenzhao Pavilion tomorrow." Bi Ziyan said.

Zhu Xu naturally knew about it, nodded and said, "Well, let me tell you what you think."

Although this court meeting had been prepared for a long time, it was still very sudden to many people. In Zhu Xu's eyes, this carefully prepared political reform was also very rough, and there were too many things that could be improved and revised.

As the emperor, he cannot participate in all the details, otherwise this political reform will lose its meaning.It's just that Zhu Xu hopes that this will be a major sign, so that the officials can understand what kind of road Daming is walking and where is the direction.

Bi Ziyan didn't know that Zhu Xu still had so many undisclosed thoughts in his heart, and said: "Your Majesty, basically everything has been fulfilled according to your requirements. I think the details can be discussed slowly. The governors and governors have been away for too long. Fear of change."

Zhu Xu frowned, there was something in Bi Ziyan's words!

However, he could roughly guess it. It was just that he was afraid that he would cause trouble, so he nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Well, then Master Bi, just make arrangements, get ready, and start the court meeting as soon as possible."

"I obey the order." Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong raised their hands and said.

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea, nodded slightly and said, "I'll leave the matter of political reform to you, feel free to do it. By the way, Huang Taiji's letter, do you see any tricks?"

Sun Chengzong lowered his head in thought, then raised his hand and said: "Go back to the emperor, I have studied it carefully, the letter between Huang Taiji and Badali should be a kind of show of favor or concession. It must be that Horqin has encountered a disaster and wants to exchange it for my Daming." help."

Zhu Xu had thought of this a long time ago, tapped his fingers on the table, and said slowly: "It should be more than that, the superficial overtures are actually a kind of weakness, and they are trying to cover up his other behaviors, I will understand Jin Yiwei investigates in detail."

Even though he said that, Zhu Xu was thinking in his heart that it was time to meet Bumbutai and Hai Lanzhu.

Sun Chengzong and Bi Ziyan didn't say anything about this point. The general trend is in Daming, and Horqin and Huang Taiji can't make waves for the time being.

Bi Ziyan groaned, and said: "Your Majesty, the Qin Tianjian has observed that there will be rare heavy rain in the south after summer, and I think that the emperor should not go south at this time, so we might as well live a little longer."

Zhu Xu knew that the courtiers had always been resistant to him leaving the capital, that is to say, his prestige was sufficient to exchange for such tactful advice. If it were Tianqi, even Wanli would have been killed by the courtiers long ago.

Zhu Xu's expression remained unchanged, and he said, "Is the cabinet prepared for the prevention of floods?"

After listening to Zhu Xu's words, Bi Ziyan knew that he couldn't persuade him, so he raised his hand and said, "Returning to the emperor, in recent years, the imperial court has overhauled water conservancy, and it will be easy to prevent floods. I have also talked with the governors and governors of various places, and they will take it seriously." Treat it, there will be no major floods in the future.”

Zhu Xu's expression moved. Later generations commented that Emperor Chongzhen was "good but not blessed". Among them, he said "reigned for 18 years, nine years of drought and nine years of flooding".