Domineering Daming

If the ministers of the cabinet and the officials of the six ministries are changed like Wanli and Tianqi, does it mean that everything has gone back?The New Deal that the emperor and his courtiers have worked so hard to plan for many years is actually a mirror image?Has it gone down the drain?

"My political reform will naturally not go back."

Under the eaves of the imperial study, Zhu Xu answered Liu Shimin's questions.

Liu Shimin stood behind Zhu Xu, with a worried face, and said in a low voice: "I just feel that some things seem familiar."

Zhu Xu smiled, and said: "You mean, the courtiers unite again to fight against the inner court and Zhen?"

Liu Shimin didn't speak. He was in the palace with a wide field of vision, looking at the world from a distance, and he knew exactly what the court situation looked like.

With the advancement of the political reform, the structure of the central government of the imperial court was gradually improved. The powers of the courtiers were clear, the top and bottom were clear, and the government affairs became clear. They no longer depended on the emperor for everything, and had great autonomy. He even began to have differences with the emperor, and there were specious "contradictions" from time to time.

"Your worries are unnecessary." Zhu Xu folded his hands behind his back and looked at the gradually extinguished fire, saying: "The corruption of the government during the Wanli and Tianqi years did not lie in the fact that the imperial court was united, but in the love of empty talk and superfluous people. If there are differences in government affairs , I am very happy, it shows that they are doing things with their heart, not Wanli. During the Tianqi Years, they were full of invitations and high-spirited talks, with no real point."

Even though Zhu Xu said that, he was also emotional.

Sometimes things are in such a dilemma. He hopes that the courtiers can follow the route he designed, but he can't treat them as spouses. He needs them to be active and fill in the gaps.But this kind of enthusiasm is uncontrollable, Zhu Xu has no way to control everyone to do things in his circle, and he can't!Zhu Xu is not a saint and will make mistakes, the courtiers need to have independent thinking to correct his mistakes!

On the one hand, he wants to follow his plan step by step arbitrarily, without deviation; on the other hand, he needs the courtiers to have independent thinking and distinguish right from wrong-this is contradictory.

Although Zhu Xu didn't say it clearly, Liu Shimin could still guess a thing or two, his expression was silent, a sensitive question was on his lips, hesitating whether he should ask it or not.

In his heart, Zhu Xu was quite happy that the cabinet and the six ministries were able to take the lead. He had a plan and a goal. Although the courtiers had different ideas, they were generally consistent. What's more, Zhu Xu's prestige, ability, and means were enough to overwhelm anyone people!

Liu Shimin looked at Zhu Xu's back, and said, "Your Majesty...don't you worry about the courtiers forming cliques again?"

Clique formation is now a relatively sensitive topic in Ming Dynasty, and no one can avoid it.But the reality is that Fu Changzong, Zhou Yingqiu and others are the leaders of the "imperial party" in the eyes of outsiders, and there are countless people around them, and there are countless people flocking to them.

Sun Chengzong, Bi Ziyan, Yuan Keli and others have similar political positions, and many people call them the "Hanlin Party".Shen Yongmao, Shen Xun, etc. are also classified as "centrists", and they don't rely on anyone.

Of course, there is also the "Wangxin Party", including Huang Liji, Qian Longxi and other provincial governors who have been sent out by Qian Wenzhaoge, and the "Jingwang Party", mainly the Department of Governors.

In the eyes of many people, the political situation is clear and clear, but in the eyes of others, it is also complicated, with many parties, intrigues, and dark waves.

Regarding these, Zhu Xu naturally knew it well, with his hands behind his back, he said with a secretive smile: "What do you think, will I be worried?"

Liu Shimin was taken aback, and then he realized that the emperor in front of him was not an ordinary person, he had the courage to overthrow Daming and start over, how could he be afraid of a small faction struggle!

Zhu Xu turned around suddenly, said with a smile, "I won't be able to sleep tonight, let's play a game of chess."

Liu Shimin responded, and looked in the direction of Qianqing Palace, what will happen to the court meeting tomorrow?

Chapter 578

Zhu Xu and Liu Shimin were playing chess in the palace, and a group of adults in front of Donghua Gate were very worried.

The fire was burning in the imperial court and above the emperor's head. Although Bi Ziyan and others couldn't bear it, stability was the main priority at the moment. If you want stability, you must ensure that the emperor in the palace will not intervene.

Now they can't even see the emperor, how to persuade them?

Shen Xun was worried, and he was the one most responsible for this matter. Looking at the gradually brightening sky, he frowned and said to Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong: "My lords, it will be dawn soon, Tingyi..."

As soon as this incident happened, the one that would be most affected would undoubtedly be tomorrow's court meeting.This "court meeting" is related to the emperor's courtiers' planning for many years. If something goes wrong, everyone present will die without redemption!

Bi Ziyan frowned, looking at the open Donghua Gate, the inside was dark and gloomy, he couldn't see carefully, his expression was unusually solemn.

Who among the current courtiers has the guts to break into the palace by force, and who else dares to threaten the emperor with the truth! ?

Sun Chengzong turned his head and looked around, his face pondering.

Although these adults are generally consistent with the cabinet, if they choose a position, they will still choose the emperor without hesitation. It is not that the emperor is supreme, but that the emperor has enough prestige!

All those present could be said to be veterans of the four dynasties. Maybe some of them were not of high status in the Wanli Dynasty, but the past party struggles and overstaffed people were well aware of it, and they still had lingering fears.Now the government is well-organized and the people are harmonious, and the government is clear and clear. In the final analysis, the credit is all on the emperor in the palace!

Among the hundreds of third-rank officials in the imperial court, who would dare to confront the emperor head-on?Say something big?

The two secondary assistants didn't speak, and the others were also heavy-hearted, not knowing what to say.

Fu Changzong has the highest position among the six parts. He is often Zhu Xu's spokesperson. His words are three points more important than the cabinet. Seeing that both Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were hesitant, they raised their hands and said with unchanged expressions: "Bi Ge Old, Old Sun Ge, I believe that the most important thing right now is the court discussion, as long as the court meeting is passed, everything else can be discussed calmly. If the court meeting fails...the wrath of thunder is not something we can bear."

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong did not relax their brows at all because of Fu Changzong's words. What they were worried about was the court discussion. The fire was too late. They couldn't grasp the thoughts of the governors and governors, let alone the attitude of the palace.

If it's the governor, the governors, the two of them still have a way to persuade them, but in the palace, they don't have half of it!

Yuan Keli's eyes moved slightly, and he looked at Fu Changzong and said, "Fu Shangshu means...the emperor won't be angry for a while?"

Zhou Yingqiu folded his hands on his lower abdomen, and said with a slight smile, "My lords seem to be mistaken. This new policy was promoted by the emperor, so how could there be changes at such a juncture?"

Everyone's expressions changed slightly, they couldn't help taking a big breath, and then looked at each other.

They all went to a dead end, thinking wholeheartedly that the emperor was enraged and would use big tricks at this time to shake the world.But they forgot that the one who cares the most about "political reform" and the future of Ming Dynasty is the emperor!With the emperor's great talent and general plan, how could he sabotage the "political reform" by himself?

No matter how angry he is, the emperor must still have some sense!

Shen Xun came to his senses, and hurriedly raised his hands to Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu: "You two adults are still sharp, but the lower officials are confused!"

The worry in Chen Qiyu's eyes decreased, and he said to Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu: "Thank you two adults, I will investigate the case as soon as possible, and there will never be a second time!"

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong and others were secretly moved and sighed silently.

As the emperor's confidantes, Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu both kept their distance, or were vigilant. Only now did they realize that they were not the emperor's favorite to get to where they are today. This calmness and reason alone , which is beyond the reach of these people.

Bi Ziyan nodded slightly at the two, turned to the others with a sullen face, and said in a cold voice: "Let's put down the emperor's side first, and now we will separately contact the governors, governors, be sure to keep them safe, and there will be no mistakes tomorrow. !"

Everyone's hearts froze, and they all heard something different from Bi Ziyan.

Since someone dared to set fire to Shuntian Mansion so blatantly, would there be a governor, the governor-general who would be infiltrated and make a moth in the court meeting to sabotage the political reform?

Thinking of this possibility, everyone looked solemn!

If such a situation occurs in the court meeting, the emperor will not tolerate it no matter how restrained he is, and thunder will come to the world!

"go!"

Fu Changzong looked slightly cold and left first.

In terms of understanding of the political reform, the courtiers did not surpass him. After all, he has followed the emperor who was still King Hui from the time of Tianqi, step by step to today.

Zhou Yingqiu put his right hand behind his back, and it rattled, a murderous look flashed in his eyes.

He has also put a lot of effort into this "New Deal", and is determined to be the minister of Ming Dynasty's Zhongxing, and he will kill anyone who wants to destroy it!

The others all have their own ideas, but the same thing is: the New Deal cannot be abolished, whoever dares to destroy it will have to pay the price!

The sky gradually brightened, and there were not many people in the entire capital who wanted to sleep.

Shuntian Prefecture.