The Ming Dynasty's "new policy" has entered the deep waters. The rebound of reforms has become increasingly resistant and is igniting everywhere.

All kinds of flames are big and small, and Zhu Xu has already let go. These pressures are all on the six cabinet ministries. These adults were not before the Apocalypse, and they could only talk big in the court, fighting and fighting. Now they are quite pragmatic, and solving problems is the first priority, and it is customary to go out to Beijing to inspect every once in a while.

Two days later, the Ganqing Palace.

Sun Chengzong, who was already covered in white hair and looked tired, sat opposite Zhu Xu and was playing chess guidance for Zhu Xu.

Sun Chengzong looked at Zhu Xu pinched the chess piece and stared at the chessboard, and said, "Your Majesty, although the layout of chess is important, it is more important in front of you. If you make a mistake in the calculation, no matter how exquisite the layout is, you will only lose faster...Your Majesty, you are looking too far."

The black chess in Zhu Xu's hand tossed and turned between his fingers, but finally threw it back, sighed and said, "Hey, everyone says that chess, calligraphy and painting are all good. I don't know if the historical books in later generations will write that I am the Emperor Wumang..."

Bi Ziyan, who was sitting in the middle, smiled faintly and said, "Emperor, emperors from ancient times have not been perfect. If you can do something well, you should take the word "Ming". The emperor has done so many things, no matter how harsh historical books are, they will not be careless."

Zhu Xu packed up the chessboard, laughed and said, "I don't read many books, but there are many. There is no need to comfort me, just talk about it."

Bi Ziyan and Zhu Xu have been with him for many years. Knowing his temper, he brought a cup of tea and handed it over and said, "Your Majesty, this year's summary has almost been a result. The "new policies" of six provinces including Shaanxi and Sichuan are relatively smooth. Although there are some twists and turns, there are still good progress. The most troublesome thing is that all parts of Jiangnan, both the people and the gentry are trying their best to resist, and they are full of methods. Local officials are also very lazy and even take the lead in boycotting. It still takes time and patience to replace lower-level officials."

"The immigration matter has been digested in Liaodong. Next year, they will be able to receive the victims by themselves and do not need blood transfusions from the court. Bei'annan has just entered the digestive period, and the court's blood transfusions will gradually decrease. In recent years, nearly 10 million immigrated from Shaanxi and Sichuan, and it is time to move from other places. My ministers and others are already making plans and submit them to the emperor for a visit before the New Year."

"The taxes for next year should be around 8 million shi, and the commercial taxes are expected to be around 20 million liang. The project plan of the Ministry of Industry has come to an end. The national treasury next year should be quite abundant and will not be so nervous..."

Zhu Xu took a sip of tea, smiled, and said, "In other words, we can all be better next year?"

Bi Ziyan showed hesitation and then said: "Emperor, the 'New Policy' is now like walking in the mud, struggling step by step, and it is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. You cannot relax. You must increase your efforts so that the 'New Policy' can be completed as soon as possible and realize the rejuvenation of our Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Xu saw the situation of the Ming Dynasty more clearly than everyone else. After packing up the chess pieces, he pondered for a while and said, "The students of the Royal Court are now available. They can replace the magistrates in the local area in turn, but the gentry network has accumulated over hundreds of years and cannot be eliminated in a short while. You must be patient in this matter."

Bi Ziyan is indeed very impatient. This kind of impatientness is not only about government affairs, but also about his age. He is uneasy about the future.

He did not reveal his heart and said calmly: "Yes, I understand that the cabinet has a complete plan and will follow the steps and control the matter as much as possible without any major chaos."

The chaos in the Ming Dynasty used to be in Shaanxi and Sichuan, but now it has slowly shifted. When it comes to Jiangnan, it has also transformed from violent means to various open and secret struggles. It seems calm, but in fact it is surging, blocking the "new policy" almost stagnating, and bringing out many troubles, which makes the court and the people feel very troubled and in a dilemma.

Zhu Xu had absolute control over the cabinet, so he agreed and turned to look at Sun Chengzong.

Sun Chengzong was in charge of the Grand Marshal's Mansion and was responsible for the management of the Ming army. When he saw Zhu Xu looking over, he said, "Emperor, the reform of the army has been basically completed, and there is no major obstacle. The total force is about 400,000, and there is no need to be cut. Now the detailed details have gradually been in the structure, and the functions of the General's Mansion are steadily advancing..."

"The three local camps guarding the three parties, after multiple rounds of verification, have met the requirements. The two camps directly under the emperor in the capital have ended the rotation and re-established. The winter training in Tianjin has ended, and the combat power is great..."

"The grand strategy of the General Administration is to ensure domestic stability and deter potential enemies around it. At present, there will be no enemy invasion in a short period of time. There will be a relatively peaceful period, which is conducive to the pace of reform of the court..."

"According to the information from the MIIS, the Mongolian tribes are still mainly engaged in melee and have no intention or ability to invade our Ming Dynasty..."

"The Japanese have made a lot of moves recently. One is that Tokugawa Iemitsu is eliminating the Ming Dynasty and trying to control the entire Japan. At the same time, it is also secretly storing food and grass and mobilizing troops. It has strengthened control over the Emirati, Kyuko Island, etc., and has already tested the places we occupied. I have carefully calculated that at most two years, the Tokugawa shogunate will be unable to resist and rebel again."

"Dorgon is constantly moving on the Southeast Peninsula, mainly targeting Siam, but Siam is quite powerful and has a win or defeat. Once again, he also attacked the hinterland of Nan'annan, and Dai Shan died in battle. Now they are still strangling at the northernmost end of the Southeast Peninsula, and the outcome is unpredictable. At present, it will not affect Bei'annan..."

What Sun Chengzong said was concise and to the point, and he said it from the inside out.

After hearing this, Zhu Xu made a move with his left hand, his eyes calm as water, and said, "It's pretty good. If the Tokugawa shogunate cannot hold back, he will turn Kyuko Island into a tomb of Japan! Let the Mongolian cavalry be prepared, and Dorgon will also pay attention to it. When the time comes, he will transfer them to Kyuko Island."

This was already the established strategy of the Ming Dynasty. Sun Chengzong nodded and said, "Yes, I have ordered the MIIS to pay close attention."

After almost finished his work, Zhu Xu also explained to the palace and said, "Yu'er is fine, the whole harem is watching. Don't just submit the memorial and ask for a visit."

The adults in the outer court were extremely concerned about him, the emperor's legitimate son, and they often submitted memorials to advise him to take good care of him and not to treat him differently. They should have the treatment he deserved. They were even afraid that Zhu Xu would harm him, so they would visit him from time to time. It was really strange.

Bi Ziyan and others paid extraordinary attention to the emperor's legitimate prince, the future prince, and the emperor, and wished they could keep it outside the palace and be taken care of by them.

There are complicated thoughts here and cannot be said.

Bi Ziyan leaned over at the same time as Sun Chengzong. Bi Ziyan said: "The court officials are concerned. Although they have passed, they are understandable. After I go back, I will suppress them a little."

Zhu Xu naturally knew their thoughts well, and he didn't point them out. Just as he was about to speak, a little guy about five years old walked in and politely said: "Son Master, please see your father."

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong frowned slightly, but he still saluted, saying, "I have seen Your Highness."

Five-year-old Zhu Ciye, like a little fat man, stood not far from Zhu Xu, with a white face and blinking big eyes, just like a little... ignorant.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong were deeply alert to this His Highness and did not have too much enthusiasm.

Zhu Xu waved and said, "Tell me, what did the gentleman call today?"

The little guy walked forward, raised his face and said, "Mr. I've talked about college, but I don't understand it very much."

Zhu Xu smiled and touched his head, saying, "It doesn't matter if you don't understand, just learn slowly."

The little guy said softly, "Father, I want to give you some gifts to the sir."

Zhu Xu was stunned, then touched his little head and said, "Respect the teacher and respect the word, you do better than your father. Liu Shimin, take Ye'er to the library and ask him to choose whatever he wants."

Liu Shimin walked in and said, "Yes."

The little guy took a step back and saluted, "I thank my father."

Zhu Xu smiled and watched the little guy leave, picking up the teacup beside him.

Zhu Ciye and Zhu Shuxian are Zhu Xu's eldest son and daughter, and the eldest daughter is very lively, so the eldest son is a little short of it. Li Jieyu has eaten too much good food for the little guy since he was a child, which makes him a fat guy at the age of five.

Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong looked at Zhu Xu's special love for Zhu Ciye, and couldn't help but look at each other. Both sides could see a deep worry in each other's eyes.

Zhu Xu seemed to be unaware of their expressions and said, "The year-end discussion is ready. Those who are in Beijing at the third grade or above will go and listen."

"Abide by the order." Bi Ziyan and Sun Chengzong Dao.

Zhu Xu nodded and said nothing more.

The settlement of the Ming Dynasty was stable, and now we must proceed step by step to complete the national political plan.

Before Bi and Sun finished speaking, Cao Huachun walked in, took a memorial and said, "Your Majesty, the memorial sent by Eight Hundred Miles in Shaanxi."

"Whose is it?" Zhu Xu's expression was calm, not moved by the 800-li speed up.

Bi, Sun and the others raised their eyebrows and looked at Cao Huachun.

Cao Huachun handed over the memorial and said: "It is the memorial of the Shaanxi Provincial Censor. They checked the money and grain consumption of disaster relief in Shaanxi over the years and found that there was a big difference, especially the current Governor Wen Tiren. The Imperial Censor suspected that they colluded with relevant officials to embezzle disaster relief silver and grain, sell grain, and seek personal gain..."

Zhu Xu had already opened it and looked very detailed. He unconsciously went to get the teacup in his hand, but did not drink it.

Bi Ziyan's heart skipped for some reason, and his eyes were fixed on Zhu Xu's expression.

After a while, Zhu Xu put down the memorial and smiled: "There are still many problems in Shaanxi."

Bi Ziyan quickly raised his hand and said, "Master, what happened?"

Zhu Xu shook his head and said, "The Censor impeached Wen Tiren, saying that he hindered the 'New Policy', wanted to encircle land for personal gain, deceived his superiors and concealed his subordinates, and bullied the party..."

Bi Ziyan frowned when he heard this. Logically speaking, the Censor of the Inspectorate was only responsible for inspecting government affairs and would not easily offend local officials. Why did this Censor of the Inspectorate impeachment of the governor of a province so directly?
Chapter completed!