Forbidden City, Zhilan Palace.

In the small hall, Zhu Xu and Hai Lanzhu both stretched their heads and looked at the little guy who was sleeping quietly in the cradle.

Hai Lanzhu had just finished her confinement and was still a little weak, but she was in a very good state of mind. While shaking the cradle gently, she whispered softly, "Your Majesty, I have a female imperial physician here for twelve hours. Cixuan is very healthy and will definitely be safe."

Zhu Xu smiled and nodded. This was his second son. The little guy has grown up now, his face is white and tender, and he is very cute.

Zhu Xu was about to speak, but Cao Huachun hurried in and said happily, "Emperor, Nanzhili's message, Empress Bu is born, he is His Highness!"

Zhu Xu opened his eyes and said, "Really? When did he be born?"

Cao Huachun also looked happy and said, "It was three days ago, the letter was sent from the Shenlong Mansion and the Governor Su's yamen, and the mother and son were safe."

Although he already has three children, Zhu Xu was still very excited when he heard the fourth one. He stood up, held his hands behind his back, looked at Hai Lanzhu again, and said to Cao Huachun with a smile: "Okay, I'll send an order to the Shenlong Mansion, take good care of you, and let the Silijian take his things for a trip. I will write a letter later. By the way, let the Hanlin Academy name it, and send it to you together."

"Abide by the order." Cao Huachun could see that Zhu Xu was very happy and quickly responded.

As soon as Cao Huachun left, Hai Lanzhu stood up, walked to Zhu Xu, and said happily: "Your Majesty, my sister has given birth, are you going to take it to the capital to live?"

Zhu Xu looked at Hai Lanzhu and knew that she was lonely in the palace. She thought for a while and said, "I have to wait a little longer. I have to go to confinement for a while. The child is young, so don't worry..."

After hearing this, Hai Lanzhu nodded and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, I have a lot of things here. Can I bring them to my sister together? She will definitely use them."

Zhu Xu smiled and hugged her, saying, "Yes, you will send someone to the Silijian later and let them take it with you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Hai Lanzhu was a little excited and turned around and quickly went to prepare.

Zhu Xu let out a sigh of excitement, sat down again, looked at the little guy in the cradle, and smiled and said to himself: "Cixuan, you have a younger brother, you must take good care of him in the future..."

The little guy fell asleep, but he still let out a wow, his little hand swayed, and then fell asleep quietly again.

Zhu Xu smiled and closed the quilt for him.

After a while, Hai Lanzhu packed up and sent her to the Sili Supervisor.

At this time, an intern supervisor came in and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Zhu has arrived."

Zhu Xu nodded, gave Hai Lanzhu a few instructions, and then got up and walked back to Qianqing Palace.

Zhu Xu strode into the East Nuan Pavilion. When Zhu Zonghan saw it, he quickly knelt on one knee and said, "My minister Zhu Zonghan meets the emperor."

Zhu Zonghan wore a brocade dress, which was a unique costume of the commander of the Jinyiwei Commander.

"Flat." Zhu Xu took off his outer robe, sat down on the chair, took a cup of tea, and said, "Tell me."

Zhu Zonghan was in charge of the western part of the Mohe area. Now Zhu Xu is determined to use troops against Chahar. The western part of the Mohe area, which has always been obscure for the Ming Dynasty, is a stumbling block. It must be understood clearly. This is also the purpose of Zhu Xu summoning him back.

Zhu Zonghan bowed not far from Zhu Xu and said, "Return to the emperor, I have already found out clearly. Taijihalahula of the Junggar tribe just passed away not long ago, and his son Batur succeeded to the throne. This man is ambitious and has great ambitions. Almost no one dares to disobey the Junggar. However, he does not like Huang Taiji. Although the two did not openly conflict, Jiannu's actions were restricted. Junggar and the Kazakh Khanate were in conflict and fought continuously. In addition, Russians appeared further north, and they were also eyeing Junggar. If Junggar wanted to attack Korqin and help Chahar, they still needed to pass through the territory of Khalkha. Overall, I do not think Junggar has the ability to go south, and Huang Taiji does not."

Zhu Xu turned the teacup in his hand and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Although the situation seems good, it is also full of crises. Junggar emerges, and in the next ten or eight years, it will annex the surrounding areas, extending its tentacles to Chagatai (Western Tibet), Yarkand, etc. (most part of Xinjiang), Khalkha (Outer Mongolia), and establish a huge Khanate. This Khanate will be a major trouble for the Ming Dynasty and one of the main enemies in the future!

Behind Junggar is Russia, which is growing stronger and has a strong territorial desire. Its territory is larger than that of the current Ming Dynasty and has already had the shadow of the Russian Empire in history. Its way west was blocked by the Ottoman Empire and could only come east!

Zhu Xu would not wait for them to come to him. He squinted his eyes and pondered for a while, and said, "Well, you will leave the detailed information, I will take a look. The infiltration of the western Mo and beyond should be accelerated. Don't care about money, I will see the effect."

"Yes, I'm leaving." Zhu Zonghan bowed and slowly retreated.

With Zhu Zonghan's report, Zhu Xu's confidence became more and more confident. His eyes looked out the door, and his cold light was beating.

Cao Huachun stood not far away, looking at Zhu Xu's expression, quietly lowered his head, silently.

An insulator came in quietly, looked at Zhu Xu from a distance, and saluted, "Report to the emperor, the Empress Dowager, please come over for dinner tonight."

Zhu Xu was stunned, woke up and said, "You go back and tell the emperor sister-in-law that I understand."

"Yes." The internal supervisor slowly retreated.

Obviously, the Cining Palace already knew about Bumubutai giving birth.

Zhu Xu had a happy event, and the cabinet finally made gratifying progress. Because of the existence of the "Prime Minister", the governors and the cabinet had enough buffer space. A series of "New Deal" plans were dealt with "flexibly". The original obstacles were cleared, and the draft of the "New Deal" was quickly drafted, and the government and the public were rarely united.

The cabinet, Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong and other five people sat in the small conference hall, drinking tea, and chatting relaxedly.

"It's finally settled." King Jing said. His governor's office is a very important part of the "New Deal". He secretly breathed a sigh of relief if there was a good result.

Wang Qiaonian looked at Bi Ziyan and said, "There is no problem here in Dali Temple. Dali Temple has pulled out a lot of people from all over the country. It is honest and upright, and it is extremely suitable. The Zhengyuan has cultivated a lot of talents, and the staff is relatively sufficient, so there is no difficulty in future plans."

Bi Ziyan nodded slightly. The Ming Dynasty had no shortage of officials, but the one with a strong temper was very good at Dali Temple.

Sun Chuanting said, "The measurement of talents should be a guideline for us to select officials in the future."

Sun Chuanting was in charge of the cabinet's direct agencies and was deeply impressed by the "specialists" from the Zhengyuan.

"Now, there are only three prime ministers left. What do you think?" Sun Chengzong spoke, bringing the topic to the point.

Since ancient times, official positions have been a single radish and a pit, and many people have broken their heads and robbed them. The "Prime Minister" in charge of several provinces has a great power, even these cabinet ministers are unsure of it.

Three positions, who are you given?

The five people looked at each other, and no one spoke for a while.

After a while, Bi Ziyan's body moved and said, "In theory, he should be selected from the heads of the Six Ministry and Nine Temples. However, the court needs to be stable at present and should not be moved lightly. He also needs to be selected from the opposition. What candidates do you have? You can tell me. My cabinet's authority has not been achieved, and the overall situation must be put first."

Everyone naturally understood what he meant. Sun Chengzong pondered and said, "How about Yang Jingchen?"

Bi Ziyan thought for a while and immediately said, "Sure."

Yang Jingchen, the Minister of Rites during the Tianqi period, had a reputation and good abilities. He was suitable for having the title of Shangshu.

"Yes." Sun Chuanting recalled a little, but did not object.

Wang Qiaonian and Prince Jing had no objection to Sun Chengzong's proposal, and both said "can."

"Wang Congyi, how about it?" King Jing then spoke. He ranked third in the cabinet, and it was his turn.

Except for Wang Qiaonian, the other three in the cabinet were "warned" about King Jing. After hearing this, they were silent for a moment, and Bi Ziyan took the lead and said "May."

Wang Congyi, the governor of the Shandong in the early Chongzhen period, was a man with a strong ambition and outstanding ability, and dared to take the lead in everything.

"So." Sun Chengzong Dao. Wang Congyi knew something, and he was not the one of King Jing.

"But." Wang Qiaonian said. He was close to King Jing in the cabinet, after all, both of them were quite special.

"Ke." Sun Chuanting said. Wang Congyi, who had had intersections in the Ministry of Revenue, was a reliable person.

The second is to determine the third one, and there is the last one. It is Wang Qiaonian's turn to speak.

Wang Qiaonian was transferred to Dali Temple Minister and entered the cabinet. He was promoted by Rockets. He had very few connections in the officialdom and had shallow foundations. He had no one to recommend him. After thinking for a long time, he said, "Shangshu Xu from the Ministry of Works has been serving as Shangshu for a long time. Can he be transferred from outside?"

Bi Ziyan and others had some ideas about Dali Temple. The power of this institution came entirely from depriving the three departments, with high rank, great power and special status. If the party struggles again in the future, this institution may be a critical place for the chaos of the government!

Therefore, Bi Ziyan, Sun Chengzong, and Sun Chuanting intentionally or unintentionally suppressed Wang Qiaonian and Dali Temple, and naturally, the Governor of King Jing. These are special institutions outside the traditional political system and cannot be careless.

Bi Ziyan thought for a moment and shook his head and said, "The Ministry of Works is about major issues. Now is a critical moment for reducing expenditure. The Ministry of Works cannot do without Xu Dahua."

Sun Chengzong also said: "The six ministers cannot be moved for the time being." The minister of War Shen Yongmao, who was also in office for a long time, was also the minister of War Shen Yongmao. Shen Yongmao is the one who must never leave at the moment.

Wang Qiaonian could naturally feel Bi. Ersun’s intentional suppression of him and King Jing, and the corners of his mouth moved, without saying anything more.
Chapter completed!