Da Ming started to ascend the throne

"You elders are welcome."

The cabinet of the Ming Dynasty was first established by Ming Chengzu.It was the emperor's advisory body from the fourth year of Jianwen to the 17th year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty.

After that, the power gradually increased, and it became the administrative center of the Ming Dynasty.

The number of assistant ministers in the cabinet ranges from one to seven. The assistant ministers are envoys to work abroad, and most of them call themselves cabinet ministers.

Ming Taizu abolished the prime minister.In the beginning, the Grand Scholars of the Cabinet only had the status of advisors, and the emperor had the final decision-making power, and the Grand Scholars rarely had the opportunity to participate in decisions.

By the time of Ming Renzong and Ming Xuanzong, the great scholars were able to accumulate to the status of the prince's three orphans because of the kindness of the prince's scripture teacher, and their status was increasingly respected.

During Xuanzong's period, the imperial court had no matter how big or small, and Xuanzong consulted Yang Shiqi, a scholar, to make all decisions.

Although Jian Yi, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and Xia Yuanji, Minister of the Household Department, were able to participate in the affairs of various ministries when they were summoned, they were far inferior to Yang Shiqi and other cabinet members who were able to meet in person.

Since then, the power of the cabinet has increased day by day. In the middle of Emperor Shizong of the Ming Dynasty, Xia Yan, Yan Song and others were in charge of the cabinet. They were the real prime ministers and could suppress the six ministries.

Zhu Youjian also reorganized the cabinet after the defense of the capital.

Now the cabinet consists of Hanlin Academy, Wenyuan Pavilion college students and six ministers, and of course the chief assistant.

The emperor will basically discuss with the cabinet any major matters, but in the end it is the emperor who decides.

If the emperor is not around, the cabinet will discuss and formulate major court affairs, which is equivalent to the State Council of later generations.

Because of the existence of the six ministers, the current cabinet of the Ming Dynasty is definitely made up of professionals doing professional things.

They knew almost everything about Daming, not only the money and food, but also all the information about Daming except Jinyiwei and East Factory and West Factory.

It is no longer like before. Many cabinet members don't know much about the court and the people, which is equivalent to talking on paper.

Of course, important things, they can't pass the emperor, they must get the emperor's nod to pass.

If the emperor doesn't stamp the seal, their decision is just a piece of paper.

Zhu Cihong sat down on a chair, and Sun Chuanting and others also took their seats one by one.

"My elders, what are you discussing? How is the current situation in various parts of Daming?"

After Zhu Cilang saw the elders sitting down, he began to ask about the situation in various places.

Sun Chuanting cupped his hands and said:

"Your Highness, the world is basically stable now, the lives of the people have been greatly improved, and the business development in various places is also very stable and fast.

The main concern of the cabinet is the drought problem in the northwest of Ming Dynasty. If it cannot be effectively resolved, the people will suffer again. "

Zhu Cihong already understood this, he nodded:

"Well, after a while, the emperor may have a way to deal with the drought in the northwest when he comes back. I am going to set off for disaster relief in the northwest tomorrow. I hope the cabinet can give me enough support."

Hearing that Zhu Cihong was going to the northwest, Sun Chuanting hurriedly said:

"Your Highness can't, His Majesty is not in the court. Since His Highness comes back, he should be in the capital to supervise the country. It's best not to go to the northwest easily."

Chapter 638 Teaching the Cabinet

As soon as Sun Chuanting finished speaking, Sun Chengzong nodded in agreement:

"That's right! It's better for Your Highness to be in the capital and supervise the country. The food you brought is being transported to the northwest in a steady stream. Your Highness doesn't have to worry about the victims in the northwest."

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All cabinet members opposed Zhu Cihong's decision.

Of course, they cannot forcibly prevent Zhu Cihong from going to Shaanxi, they are just suggestions.

Although Zhu Cihong was young, he had some experience, and he knew that these elders were all for his own good.

As soon as the prince returned to the capital, he went to Shaanxi again without hesitation. It was really hard.

At that time, people traveled on horseback or in carriages. Although there were small trains, the speed was not fast.

The capital went back and forth to Shaanxi for at least ten days without stopping.

There is another reason. Although the cabinet elders can't say it, Zhu Cihong can guess it.

The prince has practiced in Shaanxi for more than a year, is very familiar with Shaanxi, and can mobilize the Shaanxi army.

Now that the emperor is far away overseas, it is easy for the prince to go to Shaanxi at this time to cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

Back then, King Tang led his troops to King Qin of Jing, and was directly demoted to layman by Emperor Chongzhen, and was suppressed in Fengyang for many years.

Therefore, in order to avoid suspicion, the cabinet persuaded Zhu Cihong to stay quietly in the capital and supervise the country, and there are other people who can go for disaster relief.

Reminded by the cabinet, Zhu Cihong canceled his decision to go to Shaanxi in person.

"Well, I will listen to the suggestions of the elders, but I have a request. I hope that you will send a clean and honest general to come to Shaanxi for disaster relief on behalf of the palace."

Before Zhu Cihong finished speaking, Sun Chuanting nodded in agreement:

"Okay, it's more appropriate to send someone from the Ministry of War. I feel that Li Laiheng is quite suitable, so Master Sun will let him go."

Sun Chengzong smiled slightly:

"Well, the old minister asked Li Laiheng to go to Shanxi tomorrow morning, His Highness can rest assured."

Li Laiheng

In the second year of Yongchang (1645), he followed Li Jinlian to resist the Qing Dynasty.

In the seventh year of Yongli (1653), it haunted Maolu Mountain in Xingshan County, Hubei Province. Later generations called Kuidong Shisanjia.

In the ninth year of Yongli (1655), the "Monument of the Holy Emperor's Palace" was erected.

In December of the tenth year of Yongli (1656), Lin Guogong was granted the title.

In the 16th year of Shunzhi, the Qing army went deep into Yunnan to pursue Emperor Yongli, and Li Dingguo was alone. He and his generals attacked Chongqing to contain the Qing army going south.

In the first year of Kangxi (1662), the Qing army concentrated its main force and attacked him in separate ways and fought for several years.

Finally, Jiulianping of Maolu Mountain (now north of Xingshan, Hubei) was guarded. In the third year of Kangxi (1664), Qing soldiers surrounded Maolu Mountain, and Lin Guogong Li Laiheng set himself on fire with his family.

In history, Li Laiheng was also a national hero against the Qing Dynasty.

It's just that Zhu Youjian changed the course of history and joined Daming when Li Yan conquered Shaanxi and Gansu.

He performed equally well in the battle against the Eastern captives and Meng Yuan, and was granted the title of Lin Guogong.