Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu didn't dare to be careless about this naval battle that was crucial to the future of the Ming Dynasty Navy. He wanted to go and see for himself!

Chapter 574

Jingyang Palace, side hall.

Zhu Xu sat on the rug, and King Ping sat across from him. After drinking a sip of tea, he finished talking before getting down to business.

King Ping sat there, with his head slightly lowered, and said: "Your Majesty, within the clan, all those who have arranged to go south with the Emperor have already been collected. There are ten of them, all of whom are princes, and the others include family members... I haven't said anything yet."

Knowing King Ping's scruples, Zhu Xu nodded slightly and did not speak.

During the Yongle period, the reason why the Annan Conference continued to fight and dragged down the Ming Dynasty, so that Xuanzong had to give up Annan, was fundamentally due to policy mistakes, and Zhu Xu wanted to make changes.

King Ping looked up at Zhu Xu again, and said, "About King Xin, what arrangements does the Emperor have..."

King Xin is not dispensable to Zhu Xu, or even to Daming. A safe solution is needed to completely bury the Chongzhen era, so that Jing Zhengqing can move forward with great strides.

Zhu Xu had long wanted to solve this matter thoroughly, so he tapped his fingers on the table and said, "Let's go south together, King Xin is going to...Taiwan."

King Ping was taken aback for a moment, and immediately said: "Yes, I have made a note."

Zhu Xu took another sip of tea, looked at his expression, and said with a smile, "Why, you don't want to leave?"

King Ping, Zhu Xu intends to arrange for him to go to Annan, first to send out all the princes in the capital, second to stabilize Annan, and third, the number of troops in Yunnan is increasing, and the royal family needs to be in charge and supervised.

King Ping smiled slightly, and said stiffly: "Wherever I go, I will do things for the emperor, and the emperor will definitely not treat me badly."

Zhu Xu was very satisfied with King Ping's answer, and said, "Don't worry, I will transfer you back to Beijing in at most three years."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." King Ping bowed his body, then looked at Zhu Xu and said, "Your Majesty, that, Zong Zheng, is there anyone for me?"

Zhu Xu originally preferred King Xin, but now he can only choose between King Lu and King Jin.

"What do you think of King Lu?" Zhu Xu said.This person is thoughtful and capable, but he is selfish.

King Ping didn't think about anything else, and said with a smile: "The person the emperor values ​​must be a talent. King Lu has also done something in recent years, and the minister is optimistic about him."

Zhu Xu smiled and said, "Well, I'll see him later."

Zhu Xu will be away from Beijing for a long time, so there must be no shortage of arrangements.

There is a cabinet for government affairs. After this political reform, everything will be justified and the government affairs will go smoothly without too much resistance. I believe that Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong, etc., plus Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu and other six ministers can handle it well.

Military affairs are relatively stable, there will be no major disturbances, and everything is under control.

The capital, the Ministry of War is in charge of the patrol battalion, the imperial army...

"Forbidden Army..."

Zhu Xu whispered in his heart, Cao Bianjiao wanted to go south with him, and the imperial army had to find someone reliable.His fingers tapped on the table involuntarily, and he suddenly thought of someone.

King Ping left after staying in the palace for a short time. Zhu Xu came to the eaves of the imperial book house, looked at the sky in the south, and let out a long breath.

Behind him stood Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong, who were reporting the content of the Wenzhao Pavilion discussion.

After a while, Bi Ziyan said: "Your Majesty, it is generally approved, except that the transfer arrangements of officials from various provinces are still somewhat controversial."

Zhu Xu's expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly: "Since you don't want to go, don't go. The cabinet will sort it out. Instead of being dissatisfied with the job, it's better to go home and farm."

Both Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong's expressions changed slightly. Resigning from office at every turn is not conducive to the stability of the court. What's more, these are the private words of the courtiers. How can they say it publicly? What is the prestige of the court?

Bi Ziyan thought for a while, and said: "Yes, I will discuss it with the governors and governors. Tomorrow, the court will be held for discussion."

Zhu Xu nodded and said, "Well, we must ensure smooth progress and no more accidents." Sun Chuanting's words are correct, such reforms must show the determination of the imperial court, and delaying for a long time will not be beneficial.

"Yes." The two answered.

Sun Chengzong pondered, raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, are you determined to leave Beijing in three days?"

Looking at the sky in the south, Zhu Xu had a hint of anticipation in his heart, and said with a smile, "Well, the arrangements are almost done, it's time to set off and try to come back before the end of the year."

Both Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were worried. Daming seemed to be stable, but in fact it was full of crises and turbulent inside. It was really not the right time for the emperor to leave Beijing at this time.

Sun Chengzong still wanted to make one last effort, saying: "Your Majesty, the capital needs you to sit in town. At this time..."

Zhu Xu frowned, and said: "Needless to say, since it has been decided, it cannot be changed at will."

Bi Ziyan glanced at Sun Chengzong and shook his head slightly.

Sun Chengzong was silent, they understood the emperor's temper, and they couldn't persuade him at this time.

"Go and prepare for tomorrow's court meeting." Zhu Xu folded his hands behind his back and calculated in his heart that it would be unrealistic to spend more than half a year turning Daming around. There may be many places that he can't go to, so he can only simplify it.

"Follow the order." The two raised their hands.

To leave Beijing in three days, not only must arrangements be made outside the palace, but also inside the palace.

After the two left, Zhu Xu stood for a while and said, "Show me your car, go to the Palace of Compassion."

"Yes." Cao Huachun responded.

Inside the Palace of Mercy Ning, Empress Dowager Zhang frowned, looked at Zhu Xu and sighed softly: "This trip will take a long time. Although the south is safer, we should not be careless. If possible, we should try our best to stay in the capital..." Usually, Empress Dowager Zhang would definitely nag, but now that the emperor has grown up, he is not that child, so let her hold on to the chatter.

Little Yongning sat quietly by the side, pursed his mouth, and looked at Zhu Xu quietly, showing reluctance.

Zhu Xu touched the little guy's hair with a smile, looked at Queen Mother Zhang and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I just went to see the world. It's ridiculous to say that I have been out of the capital a few times in such a huge country. ..."

Empress Dowager Zhang looked at Zhu Xu carefully, and suddenly realized that the emperor has really grown up and has stubble.

"Eat vegetables..."

Empress Dowager Zhang kept adding vegetables to Zhu Xu, and Zhu Xu's rice bowl was filled in a short time.

Zhu Xu just smiled, didn't stop, sighed inwardly, he regarded Empress Dowager Zhang as half-mother, and she should also regard him as half-son in her heart.

This meal lasted for a long time, Queen Mother Zhang did not avoid suspicion this time, and urged him to leave. Just quit.

Fish Palace.

Zhu Xu was soaking his feet, looking a little dazed.After meeting Queen Mother Zhang, he realized that he had an inseparable affection for the capital, and leaving Beijing was not as easy as he imagined.

Li Jieyu was arranging his clothes, with a gloomy look on his face, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, is the Empress Dowager very reluctant to let you go out of Beijing?"

Knowing what she was thinking, Zhu Xu took her hand and said, "Don't worry, you'll be back in Beijing soon. By the way, what will Li Sizong do next?"

Li Jieyu shook his head slightly and said, "I don't know."

Zhu Xu thought for a while, and said: "Tomorrow, I will call him into the palace in your name, and I want to see him."