In the early morning, the rising sun hangs far away in the sky. The Forbidden City was bathed in the golden sunshine, and dazzling light flowed everywhere. At this time, the Huangji Palace was lined with civil and military officials. Zhu Cijiu sat high on the steps and listened carefully to the officials' retribution. From time to time, one or two sages were issued, with a majestic and magnetic voice.

He can be regarded as the most diligent among all the emperors of all dynasties. Since the first year of Chongzheng, the morning court has never stopped. As long as he is in the capital, he will pay morning court almost every day. Of course, he will pay tribute to the court when encountering special circumstances. For example, New Year holidays, heavy rains, and heavy snowstorms, are not required to attend court.

Since he left the capital for a long time this time, there were a lot of reports this morning. When he finished processing one by one, Chen Shi was almost over. I have to say that this was a good way to exercise. He sat on the dragon chaise long after sitting for three or four hours and felt his butt hurt a little. The officials below were standing, so the physical exhaust can be imagined.

However, after all the officials reported, Zhu Cijiu did not immediately announce his resignation, but said majestic: "I looked at the memorials in the past two months yesterday. Many provinces and prefectures submitted memorials to request the court to allocate funds to build official roads. This idea is very good. Road transportation is convenient, commercial goods circulation is convenient, and ordinary people can become richer and richer. I am very pleased that everyone can think about the common people, Cheng Guoxiang."

When the Minister of Revenue Cheng Guoxiang heard the emperor suddenly report his name, he quickly walked out of the train, knelt in front of the imperial guards, and said respectfully: "There is a good minister."

Zhu Cijing asked directly: "How much is the tax surplus last year?"

Cheng Guoxiang immediately replied: "Return to the emperor, the taxes were summarized last year by about 51 million taels. In addition to the salaries and other expenses of officials, the remaining balance was more than 28 million taels."

Zhu Cijiu nodded, waved his hand to signal him to get up and return, and then said majesticly: "Building roads is a good thing. Since it is to be repaired, the entire Ming Dynasty will be repaired. I will pass on my oral instructions, and I will start planning from now on, and in the five-year period, the roads in the jurisdiction will be built to me. In the first year, the quota of each province will be one million taels, and it will be adjusted year by year depending on the situation. After the planning of each province is completed, it will be submitted to the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works for joint review. If there is no problem, immediately allocate funds. OK, you will leave the court."

At this time, in the study room of Qianqing Palace, Zheng Chenggong, Luo Yangxing and others were sitting on both sides of the conference table and talking softly, "The emperor has been in court today for so long, and they have been waiting for more than an hour."

Finally, a eunuch's message came from outside: "The emperor arrived."

Several people in the study quickly jumped up from the chairs, stood there respectfully, waiting for the emperor's great command.

Soon, Zhu Cijing walked in with a smile on his face. Seeing everyone like this, he immediately raised his hand affectionately and said, "Everyone should sit down, don't be so reserved."

Everyone bowed and said in unison: "Thank you, the emperor." Then they sat down respectfully.

Zhu Cijing thought for a while, then turned to Cao Huachun at the door and said, "Go and invite Uncle Wu to come."

After saying that, he came to the conference table again, patted Zheng Chenggong who was sitting on the left, and smiled and said, "Success, go to the back, and give this position to Uncle Wu."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Chenggong quickly stood up and walked to the back of the left. Xu Erjue, who was sitting at his lower head, quickly stood up and gave in: "Your Highness the Prince, please sit here."

After saying that, he automatically moved down, but Zheng Chenggong did not give in. He moved to the side and sat down.

At this moment, the fifth uncle of the emperor, Zhu Youjian, was lying on the warm kang in the imperial study. After two hours, his legs were almost cramped. He hadn't stood like this for a long time. He was so tired. While enjoying the pressing of the palace maid, he hummed comfortably. It was so comfortable.

At this moment, Cao Huachun's voice came from outside: "Prince, the emperor asked you to go to his study."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Youjian had to reluctantly get up from the warm kang. While walking out, he complained to Cao Huachun who was waiting at the door: "Why don't the emperor take a break? He was busy with this and that as soon as he came back, can't he deal with anything in a few days?"

Cao Huachun didn't dare to answer this. He pretended that he didn't hear it, and bowed to make an invitation gesture, and then said respectfully: "Prince, please."

Zhu Youjian shook his head, dragged his tired legs and followed him staggeringly.

The emperor's fifth uncle came over, and everyone naturally stood up and greeted each other again. Zhu Cijiu pointed to the lower left and said, "Uncle Wu, come, sit down."

Zhu Youjian bowed and sat down for no reason. He was a little confused now. Who are the people in the study?

Zheng Chenggong, the prince of Zhennan;

Luo Yangxing, the former commander of the Jinyiwei;

The emperor’s brother-in-law Qin Weiming;

Xu Erjue, the eldest grandson of Xu Guangqi, the chief assistant of the cabinet;

The eldest grandson of the grandson of Gongsun Chengzong of Taifu Zhenguo.

These people have a good identities, but none of them actually serve in the court. Why did the emperor ask him to come here?

These people are indeed not officials of the court, but their influence is no less than that of the officials in the court, because they all control part of the Ming Dynasty royal family. To talk about the industries of the Ming Dynasty royal family, it is really huge and terrifying.

The Ming Dynasty Royal Xinglong Business Semi-Column has long been spread throughout the Ming Dynasty and various vassal states in East Asia, and is rapidly expanding to South Asia, South Asia and continental. For example, the Ming Dynasty Royal Rixing Bank has controlled many currencies, as well as the Ming Dynasty Royal Machinery Group and the Ming Dynasty Royal Western Trading, the profits are also quite amazing, and a huge commercial group is slowly showing its glory.

Zhu Cijiu summoned them this time to combine all the royal industries and form a real business empire.

After everyone sat down, Zhu Cijiu immediately praised: "It has been more than a year since the royal family's industrial reorganization. Everyone has done a good job. All businesses, banks, and companies have already been on track and profits are increasing. I am very happy."

When everyone heard this, they showed a proud expression on their faces. It was not that they were arrogant. The royal industry they controlled was really huge to an astonishing level, and the profits they made were also quite amazing. Anyone who could make so much money would have a huge sense of accomplishment.

Zhu Cijiu made them proud for a while before continuing: "But there is one thing that everyone has not done well enough, that is, they have too little communication with each other, and they do their own things, and they are not united. Of course, this is also a fault for not having time to manage business matters. I thought about it and simply set up a board of directors of the Ming Dynasty Royal Commercial Group to manage all the businesses, banks and companies of the royal family. I will be the chairman in person. Each of you will elect a director. From now on, the board of directors will hold a regular meeting every six months to report to me for the past six months and discuss future development directions. What do you think?"

Everyone was almost scared to pee because of him. However, after hearing what the emperor said later, they did not mean to blame them. They just wanted to set up a board of directors and what opinions they could have. Everything was not decided by the emperor. Everyone nodded and agreed. Only Zhu Youjian sat there with a dull face, not knowing what was the matter.
Chapter completed!