Domineering Daming

Zhu Xu thought for a while, and said: "Well, the specific structure of the Ministry of Industry, some of your ideas, discuss with the officials of the Ministry of Industry, and write a memorial for me."

Xu Dahua hurriedly said: "Yes, I will retire."

Zhu Xu nodded, watched him leave, and said to himself: "The Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Officials, and the Ministry of Industry have all talked. The Ministry of War will wait a while. Next is the Ministry of Punishment and the Ministry of Rites..."

This can also be regarded as a year-end heart-to-heart exchange between the emperor Zhu Xu and the court ministers to "review the past and look forward to the future".

Xiao Yongning played wildly with Li Xiangjun all the way, passing some delicious and fun things to Zhu Xu from time to time, he now held a bowl of hot tofu soup in his hand, ate a few mouthfuls, and said, "Find a place for Su Moer to rest, I'll be there in a while."

"Yes." Cao Huachun responded and arranged for someone to notify.

"Xiangjun, there are clay figurines ahead, let's go quickly..." The little girl saw a stall not far away and greeted Li Xiangjun.

Li Xiangjun's eyes lit up, and he was about to pull Xiao Yongning and run over.

Zhu Xu stretched out a hand, grabbed the little girl's collar, and lifted her upside down.

The little girl immediately grinned, with a flattering smile on her face.

Zhu Xu handed her the tofu soup in his hand, and said with a smile: "It's your ability to hide in the inner prison's carriage and sneak out of the palace, but have you thought about it? I need an errand boy beside me." Maid, you are quite suitable."

Xiao Yongning's face turned pale immediately, if she was made to stand like a log, not daring to breathe, and unable to make small movements, she would definitely go crazy.

In a flash, the little girl turned around, hugged Zhu Xu's arm, raised her face, and said flatteringly: "Uncle Huang, I know I was wrong, I came here this time to meet my aunt, and she still owes me a lot of things." ..."

Zhu Xu said, "What do you say? Will she come out?"

Zhu Xu had already sent someone to notify Zhang Yun before, but Zhang Yun refused to come out on the grounds that "the etiquette is inconsistent", which can be regarded as the bad consequence of his Meng Lang in the meditation room that day.

The little girl shook her head and said: "My little aunt said that she must observe the etiquette now and not mess around, so as not to cause other right and wrong."

Zhu Xu immediately narrowed his eyes and looked at the little girl. Back then when she ran to Zhang's house, the city was full of excitement.

He straightened up, put his hands behind his back, then looked down at the two of them and said: "Li Xiangjun, Princess Yongning, I have officially hired you two to be my errands, and I will arrange rooms for you in the Qianqing Palace from now on, and meals will also be in the Qianqing Palace. Keep it up, two silver coins per month, congratulations to both of you."

The little girl's eyes were wide open, her mouth was pursed, and she looked very cute and pitiful.

Li Xiangjun's small face moved slightly, cautiously, with a look of hope.

Zhu Xu stretched out his hand and rubbed Yongning's little head fiercely, and said: "You are lucky that I didn't send you back, just be honest with me, if there is more trouble, you don't want to come out again before I get married!"

The little girl pulled Zhu Xu's hand away very dissatisfied, with a sullen little face, very angry, and muttering in her little mouth.

Zhu Xu ignored her, looking at the increasingly bustling crowd, thinking while walking.

Apart from having a talk with Xu Dahua this time, he also wanted to "contact" Zhang Yun again. Now that Zhang Yun refused to come out, he felt a little melancholy.

"Clay figurines, clay figurines, Mr. Xiang, let's go buy clay figurines and give one to each of us when we return to the palace..."

After walking a few steps, the little girl pulled Li Xiangjun and flew forward again, running towards the clay figurine pavement.

Zhu Xu shook his head, the child was really happy.Slowly paced forward.

Qian Qianyi will be judged tomorrow, and this year's matter is considered to be over, and he has to plan for next year.

Suddenly, not far away, Zhu Xu saw a stall of lanterns, hung on a pillar, fluttering in the wind, really beautiful.

With a slight movement in his heart, Zhu Xu turned his head to look at Cao Huachun, and said, "The most lively festival in my Ming Dynasty is the Lantern Festival, right?"

Cao Huachun stepped forward and said, "Yes, there is nothing better than this."

With hands behind his back, Zhu Xu stopped walking, thoughtful.

It's not that the Ming Dynasty didn't have New Year's Day, but they didn't care so much about New Year's Day. It was far less lively than Lantern Festival, and the whole people embraced each other.

After pondering for a moment, Zhu Xu said: "Send a letter to the cabinet and ask them to find a suitable date and confirm it as the founding day of Ming Dynasty. This will be celebrated by the whole people and passed on from generation to generation. In addition, the national flag, national anthem, guard of honor, etc. must be prepared. From next year From now on, the national flag must be raised outside Chengtian Gate regularly. I, the cabinet, and officials from the six ministries must watch it together on a regular basis, sing the national anthem, and not forget that the great ancestor expelled the Tartars and restored the merits of China! Not only in the capital, but also in all provinces and counties. In this way, we must not forget our roots! Also, when we build a martyr’s shrine, we must distinguish clearly and include the heroes of the past dynasties, especially the founding heroes. Every year on the founding day, I will sacrifice together with all the civil and military officials, and it will become a national ceremony that will never be forgotten. !"

There was no founding day in the Ming Dynasty, and some only had the days when successive emperors ascended the throne or birthdays.

To strengthen the country and national consciousness, start here!

Cao Huachun listened in a daze, and after a while he said: "Yes, this servant will order someone to notify the cabinet."

Zhu Xu thought for a moment, and then said: "As for the history of Meng Yuan, let the fourth and fifth halls also edit it, and list all the facts clearly, so that future generations can know what the Taizu and others went through back then, and why? How to build the Great Ming by rising up against the rebels should not be confused with the past."

Cao Huachun understood what Zhu Xu meant, and said, "Yes, this servant will go to the fourth and fifth halls in person after returning to the palace."

Zhu Xu nodded and said, "Let's go and meet Su More."

"Yes." Cao Huachun said.

Zhu Xu took a few steps forward, grabbed the two playful little girls back, and said, "Be honest, follow me."

The little girl immediately became very well-behaved, and stood obediently beside Zhu Xu, following every step.

Zhu Xu ignored her, turned around, walked through the east and west gates of Chang'an, and came to a small restaurant in the east of the city.This is the property of Akabane Trading Company under the name of Bumbutai in Beijing. It is inconspicuous and in line with her low-key style.

Wang Yizhou and others had rushed in first, and there were still some strange things dangling in their hands.

Zhu Xu watched this scene very interestingly, and walked in with a smile.

Su Mo'er was already waiting at the door, imitating the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty, saluted and said: "Slave Su Mo'er sees Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"

Zhu Xu sat down at the table beside him, waved his hands and said, "Excuse me."

Su Morer thanked her, and followed to Zhu Xu, with her hands down, feeling a little uneasy.

Zhu Xu poured a cup of tea on his own, and then turned to look at her.

It wasn't the first time we saw each other, but this time, Zhu Xu's eyes brightened a little.Maybe it's because she just took a shower and her hair is not dry yet, but this Su Mo'er has the purity of a lotus, pretty and graceful.

Laughing, Zhu Xu said: "Bumubutai asked you, the housekeeper, to come to Beijing to see me in person. Is there something special about it?"

Su Morer has also been secretly looking at Zhu Xu. Although it is not the first time seeing her, she feels different every time. It seems that the person in front of her has a thousand faces and expressions, which are constantly changing.

She is a Mongolian woman, facing this murderer, she is still mostly timid, she bowed slightly, and said: "Yes. There are some things in Jinyin Village, Madam needs to report to the emperor in person, but she is inconvenient and unable to enter the capital, so I ordered my servants to come face to face To the emperor."

"Let's talk." Zhu Xu said with a normal expression while holding the teacup.The expected delivery dates of Bumbutai and Hailanzhu are similar, both in March next year.

Su Mo'er was silent for a while, and then said: "The first thing is that the big and small Francois, the Dutch, and the English have all set up trading houses in Gold and Silver Village. They have two requests. One is that I, Ming, can open it. Trade with them, allowing them access to all Ming places. Second, they hope that their ships can carry weapons in and out of Malacca or that Ming can provide them with sufficient protection."

Zhu Xu's expression remained still, and his mind wandered.The translations of European countries in various parts of Ming Dynasty are obviously inconsistent, or Europe has not yet completed the unification of the country, and it is not clear enough to the outside world.

The Ming Dynasty opened to the outside world, except for the Jinyin Village in Nanzhili, the others are still in a "blockade" state, and the attitudes of officials from all over the country are still unwilling to communicate with Xiyi and hostile.

As the Ming Dynasty strengthened its control over the islands in the South China Sea, ships from European countries entering Daming were strictly inspected, and heavy weapons such as artillery were strictly prohibited.But now the world's seas are not calm. Pirates and even some small countries are looting, and hostile countries are ambushing everywhere.Today's merchant ships are not strictly merchant ships, they are basically armed ships. Asking them to lay down their weapons is tantamount to suicide.

Zhu Xu pondered for a while, and said: "Tell Bumbutai that from next year, more and more free trade ports will be opened in Ming Dynasty, and more places that can freely enter Daming will also increase. You can tell those Xiyi people about this. The second point …They can be allowed to equip weapons, but they must first report to our Ming Dynasty, register strictly, and accept verification at any time, our Ming Dynasty can also provide asylum, and the combined fleet welcomes any country to join.”