Domineering Daming

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong and others did not know the importance of the Royal Bank and its potential powerful functions.

Zhu Xu doesn't need to explain too much to them now, bringing them here today is to stop their thoughts.

As soon as they clicked, Zhu Xu looked at the four of them and said with a smile: "I heard that the days when I'm not in the capital are very lively?"

Everyone's heart skipped a beat, here comes the topic!

Bi Ziyan sat there, thought for a while, then turned to Zhu Xu and said, "Return to the emperor, these are still within the control of the ministers, and I planned to deal with them today..."

Zhu Xu said "Oh", and said with interest: "Tell me about your method."

Sun Chengzong, Fu Changzong, and Fu Tao all looked at Bi Ziyan. Bi Ziyan didn't want the emperor to intervene, so as not to escalate the situation.

Bi Ziyan came to consider carefully, and said: "The cabinet will renew the administration of officials, cut off some people's delusions, and at the same time strictly investigate such things to deter Xiaoxiao."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly. What Bi Ziyan meant was small punishments and big admonitions, with "safety" as the most important thing.

"What do you think?" Zhu Xu looked at Sun Chengzong, Fu Changzong and others.

Sun Chengzong murmured, and said: "Your Majesty, the first priority of the 'New Deal' is to rectify the court program and strictly govern the officials. It is inevitable that some people will jump out. They are all expected, and they will be dealt with by the cabinet."

"Uncle, tell me." Zhu Xu turned to Fu Changzong.

Fu Changzong's face changed slightly, and he looked at Zhu Xu in surprise.

Fu Tao, Fu Changzong, and Sun Chengzong were all slightly shocked. In public, the emperor never called Fu Changzong uncle!

What is this signal?What emotion is the emperor expressing?Or are you already planning to do something?

The hearts of all four jumped wildly, and their eyes were all focused on Zhu Xu's face.

Zhu Xu smiled and looked at Fu Changzong with an intimacy and encouragement.

Fu Changzong suppressed the surprise in his heart, remained silent for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, it's all scabies, it's nothing serious, the cabinet should be able to handle this matter."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, and said: "Well, since that's the case, I don't care about it. From today on, Huitong Commercial Bank and all the commercial firms it belongs to, including salt, tea, fields, water transportation, post stations, etc., plus ten granaries, Customs, etc., are all allocated to the cabinet, and they will be completely taken over a year ago. Regarding these people and things, the cabinet must come up with a clear regulation, and they can't just swallow them..."

Everyone was stunned again, although these were things that had been decided long ago, but now the emperor suddenly said it, especially at this time, it still shocked them.

Coupled with the previous address to Fu Changzong, the four of them were all uneasy, and did not answer immediately, thinking anxiously in their hearts.

Huitong Commercial Bank is the biggest lever for those people to attack Fu Changzong and his son. The emperor transferred Huitong Commercial Bank to the cabinet to kill this "handle" and prevent those people from having an excuse to attack. This is an obvious purpose, but it is true. Is it just that simple?When did the emperor become so clear about his actions?Why call them here on purpose?

What is the emperor going to do?

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong, Fu Changzong and others looked at each other subconsciously, feeling flustered, the emperor in front of him was not an ordinary person, if he moved, the whole Ming Dynasty would tremble three times!

Bi Ziyan couldn't figure out what Zhu Xu was thinking, and said after a while: "Yes, I will deal with it as soon as possible. Also, regarding the cabinet ministers, I wonder if the emperor has a decision in mind?"

Zhu Xu glanced at Bi Ziyan, sat on the chair, patted his right palm a few times, and said: "As for the 'retirement system' mentioned earlier, I plan to strictly enforce it. First, the imperial court can make a flexible distinction. Once the age is reached, no matter whether the health is good or not, they must retire and cannot be resumed. Of course, places such as the Governor's Council can make some arrangements, but the ruling ministries cannot continue to serve. ...What do you think?"

Zhu Xu suddenly changed the subject, which made several people frown, but still had to follow Zhu Xu's topic, Bi Ziyan thought for a while, and said: "Your Majesty, this matter needs to be delayed. Now I am going from Beijing to the local area, and I am over 60 years old. There are many more, if they are forced to serve, I am afraid it will cause shocks in the court."

"Then take it step by step."

Zhu Xudao: "First of all, reinstatement is prohibited, appointment, those who are capable can be released for a few more years, the cabinet will first make a regulation, implement it internally, do not announce it to the public, and replace it slowly..."

Bi Ziyan looked at Zhu Xu and nodded with some difficulty. In this way, the remnants of Donglin, who had caused a lot of trouble, would not be eligible to be revived.

Is this a way to cut off the delusions of the Donglin people?It was indeed fierce, but Bi Ziyan still felt that it was more profound, but he couldn't figure it out.

Zhu Xu patted his palms and said with a smile on his face: "I haven't made a decision about the cabinet ministers yet, so don't worry, let's talk about it next year. There will be more things next year. In this way, six ministers will enter the cabinet for discussion, and six ministers will be discussed in the cabinet. Represented by Zuo Shilang, relieve the pressure on the cabinet..."

Bi Ziyan couldn't understand such an arrangement, but Sun Chengzong's heart was moved, he realized something, and said first: "I will wait for you to obey the order."

Bi Ziyan glanced at Sun Chengzong, and then saluted slowly, still puzzled.

Zhu Xu glanced at Sun Chengzong, got up and said: "Okay, let's come here today, uncle, walk with me."

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong and others hurriedly got up and said, "Respectfully send off the emperor."

Fu Changzong felt that Zhu Xu was a little different today, he thought about it, got up and said, "Yes."

Zhu Xu and Fu Changzong walked out one after the other, and Fu Tao left immediately.Bi Ziyan looked at Sun Chengzong and said, "What do you see?"

Sun Chengzong looked outside, took a deep breath, and said, "I'm afraid the emperor has other ideas about the cabinet."

"Other ideas?" Bi Ziyan was thoughtful.He got along with Zhu Xu for a long time, and gradually he was able to find something. Hearing Sun Chengzong's words, he began to think about it.

"You mean, the emperor still doesn't want to add ministers to the cabinet? Then why do you want to add them?" Bi Ziyan said.

This is also where Sun Chengzong was puzzled, and said: "No matter what, the emperor didn't make a fuss out of a molehill, we can only take one step at a time. The most important thing now is to calm the Donglin people's eagerness to move around and ensure that this year can pass smoothly."

The emperor will get married next year, and the real government will inevitably bring about a big change. They have to prepare early.

Bi Ziyan nodded knowingly, and said, "Go back first, and discuss it later."

Sun Chengzong nodded, and the two left the Royal Bank one after the other.

On the way back to the palace, Zhu Xu paced slowly and said with a smile: "Uncle, we haven't walked like this for a long time, have we chatted?"

The emperor is very strange today, Fu Changzong is very cautious now, followed behind Zhu Xu, bowed slightly and said: "Since the emperor ascended the throne, he has been busy with many affairs, and he has no time at all. Of course, he has no time to go out for a walk."

Zhu Xu raised his head, looked in front of him and said, "Uncle probably has a lot to ask, so feel free to ask, I have nothing to hide."

Fu Changzong glanced at Zhu Xu's side face, and said silently for a while: "I don't have anything to ask, everything is done according to the will."

Zhu Xu smiled silently. Now Fu Changzong was a little too cautious. With his hands behind his back, he looked at the surrounding scenery. Winter had come, and it was desolate, cold and sparsely populated.

"What does uncle think about the current court situation?" Zhu Xu asked after taking a few steps.

The current government system is straightened out, but in fact it is at both ends, the emperor is strong, the six ministries are powerful, and the cabinet is sandwiched in the middle, which seems very nondescript.

Fu Changzong came from the Tianqi Dynasty, and he saw these things clearly, and he also vaguely guessed some thoughts of Zhu Xu, and asked: "Does the emperor intend to wait for his ministers to join the cabinet?"

The "officials and others" in Fu Changzong's words refer to the six ministers. He guessed that Zhu Xu was adding authority to the cabinet, but this is not enough, and it cannot be completed overnight. The six ministers collectively entering the cabinet is the most direct and easiest. The most efficient way.

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "I'm planning... the six ministers will not be admitted to the cabinet for the time being, and we will postpone it for a year or so. What do you think, uncle?"

Fu Changzong looked slightly stunned. The cabinets of the Ming Dynasty were often from Hanlin background, and the six ministries entered the cabinet. If you miss this opportunity, it will be difficult in the future.

He thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, is there another candidate?"

Zhu Xu walked slowly, and said: "I plan to appoint prime ministers in the six southwestern provinces to manage government affairs. Who does uncle think is suitable?"

Fu Changzong became more and more confused. No matter how he thought about it, he couldn't understand Zhu Xu's intention, so he said for a long time, "I don't know." He really didn't know, he didn't understand Zhu Xu's intention at all.

Zhu Xu laughed and said, "Okay, I understand."