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Chapter seven hundred and ninety-six the two-headed cabinet

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong and others did not know the importance of the royal bank and its potential powerful functions.

Zhu Xu doesn’t need to explain too much to them now. Today, he brought them here to cut off their thoughts.

As soon as he clicked, Zhu Xu looked at the four of them and said with a smile, "I heard that my days are not in the capital are very lively?"

Everyone's hearts were thrilled, the topic is here!

Bi Ziyan sat there, thought for a moment, and said to Zhu Xu sideways: "Back to the emperor, these are still within the control of me and others. Today I planned to deal with it..."

Zhu Xu said 'oh' and said with interest: "Tell me what you can do."

Sun Chengzong, Fu Changzong, and Fu Tao all looked at Bi Ziyan. Bi Ziyan did not want the emperor to intervene, so as not to escalate the situation.

Bi Ziyan thought about it and said, "The cabinet will apply for the administration of officials again, cut off some people's false thoughts, and at the same time strictly investigate such matters to shock the slut."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly. Bi Ziyan meant a small punishment and a big commandment, with the key to "safety".

"What do you think?" Zhu Xu looked at Sun Chengzong, Fu Changzong and others.

Sun Chengzong pondered and said, "Emperor, the first priority of the 'new policy' is to rectify the court's principles and strictly enforce the administration of officials. Some people will inevitably jump out, as expected, and they will be handed over to the cabinet for disposal."

"Uncle, you said." Zhu Xu turned to Fu Changzong.

Fu Changzong's face changed slightly, and he looked at Zhu Xu in surprise.

Fu Tao, Fu Changzong, and Sun Chengzong were all slightly shocked. In public, the emperor never called Fu Changzong's uncle!

Is this a signal? What emotions is the emperor expressing? Or is he already planning to do?

The four of them all thrilled their hearts, and their eyes were all focused on Zhu Xu's face.

Zhu Xu smiled and looked at Fu Changzong with a smile, looking intimate and encouraging.

Fu Changzong suppressed his surprise, and silently said for a while, "Your Majesty, it's all about scabies, it doesn't matter. The cabinet should be able to handle this."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly and said, "Well, since that's the case, I won't care. From today on, Huitong Trading Bank and all its affiliated trading banks, including salt, tea, land, canal transportation, post stations, etc., plus the ten granaries and customs, will all be assigned to the cabinet. They will take over completely before the New Year. For these people and matters, the cabinet must come up with a clear constitution and cannot eat them whole..."

Everyone was stunned again. Although these were things that had been decided long ago, the emperor suddenly said it, especially at this time, which still scared them.

With the previous title of Fu Changzong, the four of them were uneasy and did not answer the conversation immediately. They thought anxiously in their hearts.

Huitong Trading Bank is the biggest handle for those who attacked Fu Changzong and his son. The emperor transferred Huitong Trading Bank to the cabinet to kill this "handle" and prevent those people from having an excuse to attack. This is the obvious purpose, but is it really just that simple? When did the emperor understand his work so clearly? Why call them here specially?

What exactly does the emperor want to do?

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong, Fu Changzong and others subconsciously looked at each other, and they were panicked. The emperor in front of him was not an ordinary person. If he moved, the entire Ming Dynasty would tremble!

Bi Ziyan couldn't guess what Zhu Xu was thinking, and after a while, he said, "Yes, I will deal with it as soon as possible. Also, I wonder if the emperor has any suggestions on the auxiliary ministers of the cabinet?"

Zhu Xu looked at Bi Ziyan, sat on the chair, patted his right palm a few times, and said, "I plan to strictly implement the 'retirement system' mentioned before. I am over 60 or 62 years old. In the local area, the court can be flexible. Once I reach age, no matter whether my health is good or not, I have to retire and not resume. Of course, some arrangements can be made in places like the Supervisory Yuan, but the ministry in charge cannot continue to serve... What do you think?"

Zhu Xu suddenly changed the topic, which made several people frown, but he still had to follow Zhu Xu's topic. Bi Ziyan thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, this matter needs to be slow. Now, there are many people over 60 years old from the middle of the capital to the local area. If you force yourself to retire, it will probably cause shock to the court."

"Then go in step by step,"

Zhu Xu said: "Reopening is prohibited first, and appointing it. Those who are capable can hold it for a few more years. The cabinet will make a regulation first, implement it internally, and do not announce it to the public. Slowly replace it..."

Bi Ziyan looked at Zhu Xu and nodded with some difficulty. In this way, the remnants of Donglin, who were so frightened, were not qualified to resume.

Is this a two-way way to cut off the false thoughts of the Donglin people? It is indeed sharp, but Bi Ziyan still feels that it has deeper meaning, but he can't guess it thoroughly.

Zhu Xu slapped his palm and said with a smile on his face: "I have not decided on the cabinet's assistant minister yet. Don't worry, let's talk about it later in the New Year. There will be more things next year. In this way, the six ministers of the ministers will join the cabinet to discuss matters, and the six ministers will be represented by the Left Minister to alleviate the pressure on the cabinet..."

Bi Ziyan couldn't understand such an arrangement, but Sun Chengzong felt a little moved and understood it a little, and said first: "I will follow the order."

Bi Ziyan glanced at Sun Chengzong, and then slowly bowed, but he still felt puzzled.

Zhu Xu glanced at Sun Chengzong, stood up and said, "Okay, let's get to this day, uncle, accompany me for a walk."

Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong and others quickly stood up and said, "Greatly send him to the emperor."

Fu Changzong felt that Zhu Xu was a little different today. He thought about it and then stood up and said, "Yes."

Zhu Xu and Fu Changzong walked out one after another, and Fu Tao left immediately. Bi Ziyan looked at Sun Chengzong and said, "What did you see?"

Sun Chengzong looked outside, took a deep breath, and said, "I'm afraid the emperor has had other ideas about the cabinet."

"Any other thoughts?" Bi Ziyan thought. He had been with Zhu Xu for a long time, and gradually he could find something. He thought about it when he listened to Sun Chengzong's words.

"Do you mean that the emperor still doesn't want to add cabinet assistants? Then why do you need to add them with the order?" Bi Ziyan said.

This is also what Sun Chengzong is puzzled, saying: "No matter what, the emperor has not made any big deal, we can only take one step at a time. The important thing at the moment is to calm the people of Donglin and ensure that this year can be passed smoothly."

The emperor will get married next year. If he truly takes power, there will inevitably be some major changes at that time. They must prepare early.

Bi Ziyan nodded understandingly and said, "Go back first, then discuss it."

Sun Chengzong was the head of the heels, and the two of them were also out of the royal money house.

On the way back to the palace, Zhu Xu slowly paced and said with a smile: "Uncle, we haven't taken a walk like this for a long time, have we been chatting?"

The emperor was very strange today. Fu Changzong is now very cautious. He followed Zhu Xu and bowed slightly and said, "Since the emperor ascended the throne, he has been busy with everything he has, and he has no time left. Of course, he has no leisure to go out for a walk."

Zhu Xu raised his head and looked ahead and said, "Uncle should have a lot of things he wants to ask, just ask whatever you want, I have nothing to hide from."

Fu Changzong glanced at Zhu Xu's side face and said silently: "I have nothing to ask, everything will follow the will."

Zhu Xu laughed silently. Now Fu Changzong was too cautious. He looked at the scenery around him with his hands behind his back. Winter had arrived, and it was desolate, cold and sparsely populated.

"What do you think about the current court?" Zhu Xu walked a few steps.

The current court has been straightened out from the system, but in fact, it is the two ends, the emperor is strong, the six departments are in the middle, and the cabinet is very inappropriate.

Fu Changzong came from Tianqi Dynasty. He saw clearly about these things, and he also vaguely guessed some of Zhu Xu's thoughts and said, "Does the emperor intend to enter the cabinet?"

The "members, etc." in Fu Changzong's words refer to the six ministers of the Ministry. He guessed that Zhu Xu was adding authority to the cabinet, but this was not enough and it was not possible to be completed day and night. The collective entry of the six ministers of the Ministry is the most direct, simple and effective way.

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "I plan... the six ministers of the ministers will not enter the cabinet for the time being. Let's wait for a year or two. What does my uncle think?"

Fu Changzong looked slightly stunned. The cabinets of the Ming Dynasty were often from Hanlin, and they entered the cabinet from six ministries. If this opportunity was missed, it would be difficult in the future.

He thought for a while and said, "Master, are there any other candidates?"

Zhu Xu walked slowly and said, "I plan to set up prime ministers in the six southwestern provinces to manage government affairs. Who is the right person for my uncle?"

Fu Changzong became more and more confused. He couldn't understand Zhu Xu's intentions no matter how he thought about it, and said for a long time: "I don't know." He really didn't know, and he didn't understand Zhu Xu's intentions at all.

Zhu Xu laughed and said, "Okay, I understand."

After chatting for a few more words, Fu Changzong left. Before he could reach the Ministry of Revenue, he suddenly realized something.

"Does the emperor want me to go to the southwest? What should I do with the cabinet? What exactly should the emperor do?" Fu Changzong pondered, unable to figure it out, and unable to figure it out.

At this time, the head of the Ministry of Revenue came out and said, "Sir, you recommend Lord Zhang Ren Fu. Governor Jian's memorial to be written, please take a look."

Fu Changzong woke up and took the 'hmm' voice, then said, "You go to the Governor's Office to see how their review results are." Although it is impossible to find out all the officials one by one, it is still easy for high-ranking officials.

"Yes." The main person responded.

Not long after Fu Changzong returned to the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Yingqiu was paying respectfully in Zhu Xuyu's study.

"emperor,"

Zhou Yingqiu said: "The scope of identification of officials is getting bigger and bigger. Except for governors from all over the country and political senators, it has been expanded to the level of prefecture. Currently, it is investigating whether it is honest and whether it violates the ban. Others cannot be further explored..."

Zhu Xu nodded from time to time, indicating that he was listening carefully.

"This year's assessment has been launched. I plan to do a large-scale appointment and removal. I have already informed the cabinet, but the cabinet has not responded yet..."

"The officials and ministers from Korqin, Ryukyu, Luzon, Old Port, Annan and others have been selected and have been sent one after another..."

"At present, there is no sign of gang formation in the court, but the students of the Zhengyuan are very energetic, their methods of doing things are completely different from those in the past, and even the words written are different, and they have become a force vaguely..."

Zhu Xu's expression remained unchanged. The Zhengyuan simplified Chinese characters, changed numbers, and other precise weights and measures. This naturally inevitably caused friction with the current imperial court and local officials.

These all take time and take time to get started.
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