Because he was afraid of the autocracy of the prime minister, he threatened the imperial power. Zhu Cilang's reform began during the reign of the period, and in the fourth year of Jianwen, the cabinet system became a special institution for the emperor to consult on politics.

There were many strange emperors in the Ming Dynasty, and many emperors who fell into government affairs wanted to be hand-off managers. However, in order to avoid the autocracy of the ministers, the cabinet system began to emerge and the power of the cabinet gradually increased.

Soon, the cabinet became the administrative center of the Ming Dynasty. The number of auxiliary ministers of the cabinet ranged from one to seven. The auxiliary ministers were sent out to do business, and most of them called themselves the cabinet.

At first, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet only had the capacity to consult, and the emperor had the power to make the final decision, while the Grand Secretary had few opportunities to participate. By the time of Emperor Renzong of Ming Dynasty and Emperor Xuanzong of Ming Dynasty, his status was increasingly respected. Since then, the power of the cabinet has increased. By the middle of Emperor Shizong of Ming Dynasty, Xia Yan, Yan Song and others took charge of the cabinet, and their status was a real prime minister and could also suppress the six ministries.

However, although the Chief Cabinet Grand Secretary is what we call the Chief Cabinet Chief has the power to vote, he has to rely on the internal eunuchs to deliver the credit. The Chief Cabinet Grand Secretary's power is like the previous prime minister, but he must cooperate with eunuchs to take charge of major policies, such as Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao.

The continuation of the cabinet system, meeting a loyal minister, can still make the Ming Dynasty political system work well. Not to mention Zhang Juzheng's merits and demerits, at least Zhang Juzheng has made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty.

After Zhu Di, Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty, established the cabinet, he firmly controlled the decision-making power that the prime minister had in his own hands, and divided the government power to the cabinet and the administrative power to the six ministries. The local government divided the three departments, in charge of justice, military, and administration, and was directly responsible to the six ministries.

With the prosperity of the Ming Dynasty, the cabinet and the six ministries performed their duties. The highest administrative order of the country was issued from the Forbidden City, and passed through nearly 2,000 post stations across the country and a total length of 143,700 kilometers, to every corner of the country.

This is also the reason why Emperor Chongzhen later sacked the post station, which triggered a series of chain reactions.

The cabinet has become the top priority of the court. The ministers who can enter the cabinet are all pillars of the country, examples of ministers, and pillars of the middle class.

After the middle period of Yongle, the power of the cabinet gradually increased, and he also took charge of the six ministers of the ministers, becoming the emperor's highest aide and decision-making body. Later, during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty, power began to rise to the level of the three Yangs, forming a more complete government affairs process.

Memorials of all sizes across the country, and even suggestions made by the people to the emperor, were summarized by the Tongzheng Envoy Department, and the Sili Supervisor submitted them to the emperor for review, and then handed them to the cabinet, who was responsible for drafting the handling opinions, and then the Sili Supervisor submitted the opinions to the emperor for approval, and finally issued them by the six departments.

The suggestion of the cabinet minister was to write it on a piece of paper and paste it on the memorial, which is called "pun"; and the emperor used the red letters as instructions, which is called "punishing". According to regulations, the emperor only wrote a few copies, and most of the "punishing" were written by the eunuchs of the Silijian in accordance with the emperor's wishes.

In the past, according to the Ming Dynasty, eunuchs were strictly prohibited from reading and literacy. Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty not only changed this rule, but also established a special eunuch school in the palace with his encouragement. Later generations speculated that the purpose of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty was to let eunuchs restrain the power of the cabinet. Over time, a strange political pattern emerged.

The Ming emperors did not care about political affairs, but they were not stupid. The emperor valued eunuchs in order to restrain the rights of the cabinet.

Liu Zitao, the Grand Secretary of Wuying Palace, dared to stand up and oppose: "Long live the report. Although the Censor Wu Bei embezzled and accepted bribes, his suggestions were reasonable. I think that Shen will never be the crown princess."

He was a member of the cabinet, and Liu Zitao's words immediately caused a stir in the court. If Zhu Cilang had been holding back before, then he would be unable to bear it now.

"If it is this palace, I insist on marrying you." Zhu Cilang asked coldly.

Liu Zitao was not polite either: "The old minister kept telling me the truth. The prince wanted to find out whether the old minister had any evidence of corruption, so that the Jinyiwei could investigate it."

I am afraid that I will encounter such a tough guy. There are officials like Liu Zitao, but they are rare. Zhu Cilang also believes that such people may not find any evidence of corruption.

This person is just too pedantic. Even if he is such a person, Zhu Cilang really has no choice but to do anything to him.

Emperor Chongzhen also saw that things were not going to end, so he scolded: "The prince must not be rude."

Zhu Cilang simply took the initiative: "The son minister is not rude, the father and the emperor are loyal and martyrs of the Shen family. It is not wrong for the son minister to marry Chen Shishi, and the ancestors also set rules for the sake of setting up rules. It is just a convention. Since it is a convention, why can't it be broken!"

Liu Zitao, the Grand Secretary of Wuying Palace, held the tablet and said, "Your Highness, the old minister," said the previous sentence. Shen is an orphan and widowed mother, and his family is not prosperous."

"The sect is not strong, what's going on in this palace? The Shen family is not strong because it is for the sake of the Ming Dynasty. Why, you, Lord Liu, was swearing in this hypocritical manner. When the eunuch party Wei Ni was in power, did you stand up and make a speech? You dare not, but he, Chen Mu, dare. Jiannu, came, and my Ming Dynasty was in danger. Did you join the army and defend our country? You dare not, but the Shen family dare. Chen Mu's eldest son fought hard to die for his country. What the Ming Dynasty needs is such a talent! My palace is also married to such a loyal and martyrdom!"

Zhu Cilang made a righteous statement and refuted the ministers speechlessly. Perhaps, they also vaguely felt whether what they did was inappropriate.

Emperor Chongzhen's face was gloomy and no one knew what the emperor was thinking. Anyway, Chongzhen did not stop Zhu Cixuan anymore.

Zhu Cixuan looked around the ministers: "I insisted on going to Shen as my wife. Who else would object except Lord Li?"

No one objected, which made Liu Zitao somewhat unable to stand. He turned around and looked at these former colleagues. At this time, all the ministers lowered their heads and did not say a word.

Zhu Cilang bowed to Emperor Chongzhen: "Father, my son wants to marry Shen as his wife, so I would like to ask my father to be kind!"

Emperor Chongzhen was hesitant, and Zhu Cilang was really a bit presumptuous in the court today.

"Long live, long live, this is the imperial edict sent by Empress Yi'an." At this moment, Wang Chengen took a imperial edict and carefully delivered it to Emperor Chongzhen.

This incident actually alarmed Empress Yi'an, and all the officials were even more surprised. Empress Yi'an was the queen of the late emperor and had a high prestige among the old ministers in the court.

However, after Empress Yi'an pushed Chongzhen to the throne, she no longer cared about political affairs. At this time, why did she pass an imperial edict in the court?

Emperor Chongzhen opened the imperial edict and his face changed drastically.
Chapter completed!