Domineering Daming

If nothing happened, Fu Changzong would definitely not come here to disturb his elegance.

Fu Changzong glanced at those present, raised his hand, and said, "Yes. I am going to the six provinces of Shaanxi and Gansu. In addition to the support of the emperor, the cabinet, and the six ministries, I also need money and food. I want to use the reserves."

The so-called "reserves" are the reserves of the top ten granaries and Huitong Commercial Bank. These are now strictly controlled by the cabinet, and even Fu Changzong can no longer use them casually.

Zhu Xu understood that it was not easy for Fu Changzong to establish his prestige in the six provinces of Shaanxi and Gansu. In addition to power, he also needed money and food.

Nodding, Zhu Xu said: "This is because I didn't think carefully. How about it? In the future, the money and food for the six provinces of Shaanxi and Gansu will come from the prime minister's office of the six provinces. Some officials will be appointed and dismissed, and I will let you. We must straighten out government affairs as soon as possible. Urgent tasks can also be dealt with first, and when the time comes, uncle will also show some courage!"

What Fu Changzong lacked was this, but he also knew that this was a great responsibility, so he raised his hand and said, "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhang Bingwen watched from the side, once again realizing Fu Changzong's position in the emperor's heart.

After talking about Fu Changzong's matter, Zhu Xu turned to Zhang Bingwen and said, "What's the urgent matter of the household department?"

Zhang Bingwen immediately raised his hand and said: "Chen Te came to ask for an order, hoping to go out of Beijing to inspect before the big meeting, so as to have a real understanding."

This was the first time this kind of request appeared, Zhu Xu looked at him curiously, and said, "Why, what problem did you find?"

Zhang Bingwen raised his hand and said, "Not yet. It's just that the Ministry of Households has paid out money like water. I want to see how the local government handles the money so that I can know what it is."

Zhu Xu understood in his heart that Zhang Bingwen must have discovered something that he could not say clearly. After thinking about it, he nodded and said, "I'm sure. But I think the cabinet will be very happy when you go out of Beijing. You should know it."

Zhang Bingwen naturally knew that the cabinet and the six ministries were now engaged in an unyielding battle over the division of rights. As the new Minister of the Household Department, he naturally understood, raised his hand, and said, "Don't worry, your majesty, your heart is like a mirror."

Zhu Xu looked at the new Minister of the Household Department and squinted his eyes. Did he underestimate him before?Maybe Zhang Bingwen will do better than he expected.

Chapter 875 Liaodong Policy

Fu Changzong and Zhang Bingwen talked for a while before leaving.

The two sisters Zhang Yun and Zhang Shu at the table stopped their chopsticks long ago, but Xiao Yongning was still eating non-stop, even hiccupping her mouth.

Zhu Xu tapped her with chopsticks and said, "Don't embarrass me, you are a princess anyway."

When Xiao Yongning was sensible, he was already in the Chongzhen period, and the palace practiced strict frugality, except for some big banquets, he really didn't eat anything delicious.

She didn't care, snorted and continued to eat.

Zhu Xu shook his head, turned to look at the two sisters Zhang Yun, and said, "Have you eaten well? If you haven't eaten well, you can order some more. You see, Yongning is not full yet."

The two sisters Zhang Yun looked at each other and smiled, and said, "Eat well."

Zhu Xu glanced at the two, then turned to Xiao Yongning, and said, "Okay, save me some face, wipe off my face, and go back to the palace."

The little girl stuffed her mouth with food, took a few more sips of soup, then raised her head, and suddenly hiccupped a few more times, with a dazed look on her little face.

"Let's go." Zhu Xu stood up and waved Cao Huachun to pay the bill.

When Cao Huachun went downstairs, the little girl wiped her face, looked at Zhu Xu bitterly, and said, "Uncle Huang, I want to rest for a while."

Zhu Xu had guessed it a long time ago, walked over, patted her head and said: "Wait a minute, in a few years, whatever you want to eat will be cooked for you in the palace, let's go, I will carry you."

"I knew that Uncle Huang was the best." The little girl was overjoyed and threw herself on his back.

The little girl is nine years old this year, and she is neither serious nor serious. With her on her back, Zhu Xu looked at the two sisters of the Zhang family and said, "Let's go, let's take the carriage and take you home first."

Zhang Yun's two sisters looked a little surprised, Zhang Yun's pretty face was softer, and they followed Zhu Xu downstairs.

After walking downstairs for a while, Zhu Xu found that the little girl on his back was already in a daze and about to fall asleep.

Zhang Yun followed Zhu Xu, and said softly: "Your Majesty, why don't you send the princess to my Xiulou, and send her back to the palace after she wakes up."

Zhu Xu shook his head with a smile, and said, "It's not too far away, it's easy when the carriage arrives, I'll take you back first."

Zhang Shu held her sister's arm and looked at Zhu Xu quietly, her big eyes blinking non-stop.

It didn't take long for the carriage to arrive. Xiao Yongning was already half asleep and half awake. Zhu Xu put him on the carriage, and fell asleep after blinking his eyes twice.

Zhu Xu sent the two sisters to the front of the house, glanced at the gate of Zhang Mansion, and said: "I won't send you in, if I have time, I will take you out to play again."

Zhang Yun was afraid that what happened in the meditation room would happen again today, so he hurriedly bit his lips and said, "Your Majesty, we... don't want to see each other again."

Zhu Xu laughed, and said: "It's not up to you to decide this, it's fine, go back, I have to send Yongning back too."

Zhang Yun blushed slightly, and wanted to say another word, Zhu Xu's carriage had slowly started moving forward.

Zhang Shu watched the carriage leave, and suddenly approached Zhang Yun, and whispered ambiguously: "Sister, I was in the meditation room..."

"Shut up!" Zhang Yun immediately yelled coquettishly, then glared at her, and warned: "Don't speak out, you know?"

Zhang Shu turned around and walked towards the gate bouncingly, saying: "The rouge gifted by the Empress Dowager is really useful..."

Zhang Yun quickly chased after two steps, and said: "I gave it to you, don't tell mother..."

"That depends on my mood..." Zhang Shu bounced up and down, her voice very happy.

Zhang Yun chased after her, saying something in a low voice.

Zhu Xu didn't care how the Zhang sisters bargained. After entering the palace, they put Xiao Yongning in the Qianqing Palace to rest. After leaving the room, they came to the Nuan Pavilion. Zhou Yingqiu had been waiting for a long time.

"I see the emperor." Zhou Yingqiu raised his hand in salute.

Zhu Xu waved his hand, looked at Cao Huachun and said, "When will Sun Chuanting arrive in Beijing?"

Cao Huachun said: "It is expected to arrive later today."

Zhu Xu sat on the soft bed and said: "Come here, bring a chair for Mr. Zhou. From now on, six or more ministers will give seats as a routine. Don't let me say more."

Cao Huachun was slightly startled, and then said: "Observe the order."

Zhou Yingqiu showed excitement, raised his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Zhu Xu held the teacup from the waiter in his hand, and said while thinking: "Well, after Sun Chuanting arrives in Beijing, you can chat before leaving. Liaodong seems to be stable now, and the problem is also very complicated. You have to be prepared. "

Zhou Yingqiu sat not far from Zhu Xu, bowed his body, and said, "Yes. I have some ideas, and I'm here to present them to the emperor."

"Speak." Zhu Xu took a sip of tea, looked at Zhou Yingqiu and said.

Zhou Yingqiu paused, and said: "First, Liaodong is vast and sparsely populated, and less than [-]% of the land is reclaimed. I believe that what Liaodong needs now is to increase the population and fully reclaim it. Whether it is to accept people from the six provinces of Shaanxi and Gansu The disaster victims, or increasing the court's taxes, especially to resist the re-invasion of foreign races, are all very important..."

Zhu Xu's eyes moved slightly, and he nodded slightly.What Zhou Yingqiu said made some sense, especially the last sentence. Although the "foreign race" he said might refer to the Jiannu or the Mongols, the Russians would come in the end.

Seeing Zhu Xu nodding, Zhou Yingqiu said again: "Secondly, Master Sun conceived the method of 'circling the city' in Liaodong, and I think it is quite insightful. The big cities are the center of each place, and small cities are gradually built around them. Relying on it can not only concentrate energy for development, but also have the foresight to prepare for the invasion of foreign races. I deeply agree with it and will continue to vigorously promote it, and will further develop it. When the foreign races are weak, we will expand our Ming territory as much as possible and continue to weaken the foreign races. Strengthen my Ming..."

Zhu Xu smiled calmly. The whole Ming Dynasty knew that he was "good at martial arts" and was very keen on expanding the territory. Zhou Yingqiu was obviously trying to flatter him.

Seeing Zhu Xu smiling, Zhou Yingqiu said calmly, "Thirdly, Liaodong has accepted nearly 600 million immigrants in the past few years, costing tens of millions of dollars each year, and now it has reached the limit. For a buffer period, I intend to expand business in Liaodong, especially sea trade, in order to increase the income of the Prime Minister's Office and reduce the pressure on the treasury..."