Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu tapped his fingers a little slower, and said: "I plan to transfer the six ministers slowly. This is the reason why they don't join the cabinet. Otherwise, it doesn't make sense to change them. So don't make any changes in personnel matters, and I will deliberate later. When the time is right, I will discuss with Master Bi. As for the national treasury, I also intend to reduce expenditure. The project has been going on for several years, so I need to stop temporarily, plan it carefully, and digest it. Immigration cannot be stopped, but Liaodong As long as it is properly controlled there, it should be self-sufficient. Annan is now investing in the early stage, which cannot be reduced or saved. Another piece is the army. Now the four borders, except for the two towns of Shaanxi and Gansu, are basically fine. The local governor The government has almost been built. With them in place, ordinary civil unrest will not be a climate. So before this, I have ordered the Ministry of War to conduct research on disarmament. My current army in Ming Dynasty has a total size of nearly 400 million. The current situation is not suitable Raising so many..."

Bi Ziyan listened to Zhu Xu's words, his heart was surging, and he felt extremely ashamed about the worries before he came.

"Yeah, the emperor in front of him is so wise and mighty, how could he have such a narrow mind? I thought he knew everything, but I didn't want to be confused in front of my eyes..."

Bi Ziyan blamed himself in his heart, bowed there, not daring to move rashly.

Zhu Xu said a lot, but there are still a lot of hidden things, which can only be done first and then said.

After Zhu Xu finished speaking, Bi Ziyan realized that the emperor had long thought about the court situation, and felt more and more guilty in his heart. He raised his hand and said, "I am ashamed."

Zhu Xu was startled, he didn't know where he came up with such a sentence, waved his hand, and said: "By the way, this year's court meeting will be held in two parts. The first wave is a military meeting. Well, this Zhenhui meeting Talk to Mr. Sun Ge. The government affairs meeting is still the same. There are three people in each province, the governor, the governor, and the Zhizhifu. Report the progress of the 'New Deal', and the second is to formulate the court's plan. I consider such a meeting to be held once every three years, with a plan for three years, and the whole country will work together..."

Bi Ziyan's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said: "The emperor's intention is very good, and I agree with it."

Zhu Xu glanced at Bi Ziyan, hesitated, and said: "In such a meeting, I intend to let these people conduct a secret vote of confidence in the cabinet and the six ministers. It has no other meaning. I just want to see these The true views of the officials of the frontier on the ministers of the court."

If Zhu Xu didn't have the phrase "no other meaning", Bi Ziyan might believe that he and Zhu Xu have been together for a long time, and he clearly sensed that there was something in his words and other intentions hidden, but this is indeed a test of the ability of the court ministers. An intuitive inspection, he raised his hand and said: "I have no objection."

Zhu Xu nodded, and simply said about the prime ministers of the six provinces, but he didn't name the candidates.

Bi Ziyan also agrees with this. The six provinces of Shaanxi are indeed a big trouble. We can’t always wait for the imperial court’s order. It’s best to deal with it there with trusted people. Bi Ziyan can probably guess the candidate, nothing more than those people.

Seeing this, Bi Ziyan didn't hide it, and told his plan in detail.

Bi Ziyan's plan is generally very simple. He is to further sort out government affairs relations. In the process of sorting out, he will promote the "New Deal" and reform the old problems.In summary, it is very simple, but it involves complex power operations. Without sufficient power and Zhu Xu's support, it is impossible to do it.

Zhu Xu kept nodding as he listened. This did not conflict with his "New Deal", or it was for the "New Deal".

While listening, he looked at Bi Ziyan. No matter how you say it, this old gentleman has a passion and ability. He can be trusted and entrusted with great responsibilities.

After two full hours, when it was getting dark, Bi Ziyan left the imperial study room contentedly.

He got Zhu Xu's support here, and he also roughly understood his thoughts. Those scruples and burdens in his heart had long since disappeared.

Bi Ziyan left the inner court, stood still in front of the Huiji gate leading to the cabinet, looked up at the sky, his eyes were burning with light!

"It's not for oneself to shoulder the world, the sage is in the hall to keep the people safe!"

Bi Ziyan's long-suppressed raging fire is burning, he wants to take the world as his own responsibility and rejuvenate the Ming Dynasty!

Zheng Youyuan happened to come out of the cabinet. Seeing Bi Ziyan's expression, his eyes changed slightly. He hurried over and said in a low voice: "My lord, but the emperor is embarrassing you?"

Bi Ziyan calmed down, suppressed his excitement, and said: "No, tomorrow I will call six ministers, and I will determine the cabinet and the powers of the six ministers!"

Zheng Youyuan was startled again, these had been custom-made for a long time, and it was announced to the world at the Great Court meeting years ago, but the actual situation is another matter, the six ministers are supported by the emperor, and the six books are not released, and the cabinet actually has no power.Now Bi Ziyan wants to "sort out" again, which is clearly to "grab power"!

Grabbing the power of Liubu is robbing the emperor's power!

Zheng Youyuan hurriedly stopped Bi Ziyan who was about to raise his legs to leave, and said repeatedly: "My lord, be careful! It is no small matter to move the six parts. This matter must not be touched, and the emperor will do it!"

Bi Ziyan pushed his hand away and said with a smile: "I am not trying to seize power, but just making some preparations for the emperor in advance."

Zheng Youyuan was startled for a moment, then opened his eyes wide, and said, "My lord, what do you mean... the emperor allows you to intervene in the Six Departments?"

If this is the case, it is tantamount to the emperor ceding power to the cabinet and cutting his own power!

How can this be!With the character of the current emperor, it is impossible to give up power, let alone allow a powerful cabinet to restrain him!

But Bi Ziyan has strode away without explaining to him, striding towards the cabinet, he has many things to do, many plans to do!

Many things have to be overthrown and re-planned!Knowing Zhu Xu's intentions and having the emperor's support, Bi Ziyan can be confident and bold to do more things!

Zhu Xu sent Bi Ziyan away, changed to a cup of hot tea, sat on a chair, and looked out the door quietly.

Now is the time for him to start reforms, starting from the cabinet and the six ministries, he wants to further centralize power!

Zhu Xu took a few sips of tea to calm himself down. After a while, he asked, "When will Xiong Wencan arrive in Beijing?"

Liu Shimin turned sideways and said, "Lord Xiong has already set out on the road, and should arrive in Beijing within a day or two."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, and said: "Notify Sun Chengzong, Shen Yongmao, Mao Wenlong, and come to see me as soon as Xiong Wencan arrives."

The foundation of government centralization is absolute military power, and he wants to further reduce military control!

Chapter 804

Early in the morning of the second day, Fish and Algae Palace.

In the yard, Zhu Xu waved the "dumbbells" made of stone with both hands, sweating on his head, and still kept shouting and shouting.

Li Jieyu was sitting under the eaves, cooking gruel while looking after the two little guys in the cradle in front of him.

These two little guys are very energetic. They make trouble when others are resting, let alone when they are doing things.

The two little guys were huddled in a cradle, waving their little hands, and looked at Li Jieyu with wide eyes.

With a small spoon in his hand, Li Jieyu gently fed the boiled rice porridge to the two little guys, and looked up at Zhu Xu from time to time, with a smile on his face and sweetness in his eyes.

In the past, she would also be afraid, as soon as she entered the palace gate, it was as deep as the sea, and the harem of the Ming Dynasty was always scary, especially during the reign of Tianqi, how many people died for no apparent reason.

But it is different now, her emperor's harem is clean, she has never been wronged, and she has a couple of children again, she is full of happiness.

After exercising for a long time, Zhu Xu came over after wiping off his sweat, looked down at the two little guys, sat down on the other side with a smile, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

Li Jieyu tucked the quilt up for the child, turned to Zhu Xu and said, "Your Majesty, Mrs. Fu often enters the palace recently, and she sits with the Queen Mother for a long time. She will also send something to the concubine. Do you want the concubine to return a gift, or go to the palace?" Go to the door?"

Zhu Xu said "Oh", smiled and said: "It's okay, just come to treat me, and I will take care of the rest."

He was very clear about what Fu Changzong meant by doing this. Firstly, it was to prepare for leaving the capital and consolidate the "emperor's heart", and secondly, there should be some sense of crisis, to show his existence, both internally and externally.

Li Jieyu responded softly, and then said: "The Empress Dowager invited us to have dinner at the Palace of Compassion and Peace tomorrow night, and the old concubine will also come."

Zhu Xu nodded, didn't care, and said, "Call Hai Lanzhu too."

Li Jieyu glanced at Zhu Xu and said, "Yes."

Hai Lanzhu was a little embarrassed in the palace, her uncle didn't care about her, her grandma didn't love her, and Zhu Xu seldom went to spend the night, preferring to stay in Yuzao Palace.

Zhu Xu rested for a while, and just about to eat, Liu Shimin walked over quietly and whispered in his ear: "Your Majesty, there has been a change in the 'inner court bribery case'. Someone leaked that when Xiong Tingbi was released from prison, someone bribed Wei Zhongxian. From Huitong Commercial Bank."

Zhu Xu paused his hand and looked up at him.

Liu Shimin was not clear about these old cases, and said: "Someone found evidence in the account books of Huitong Commercial Bank, and Wei Zhongxian's remaining party testified."

Liu Shimin didn't know these things, but Zhu Xu knew them all.

Back then when he was King Hui, in order to save Xiong Tingbi, he secretly made some exchanges with Wei Zhongxian, and of course money exchanges were indispensable.He also did not expect that such a long-term matter would be picked up, and the spearhead was very clearly pointed at Huitong Commercial Bank, that is, Fu Tao. If Fu Tao fell, then the position of his father Fu Changzong's household secretary must also be Can't sit still.