Brother Zhu Youxiao

Chapter 271 A Flock of Insects

"Clang-clang-clang-"

"Hey!"

"Thousands! Thousands! Thousands——"

The first day of September in the fifth year of the apocalypse, this day is destined to be recorded in history.

Accompanied by the sound of the morning bell and the opening of the city gates of the Hundred Kings' Mansion, elephants representing the kings drove out towards the Daming Gate, which represented the main entrance of the imperial palace.

Hundreds of elephants, this is a scene that no one could see during Zhu Yuanzhang's period.

More than one hundred princes and county kings are arranged from front to back according to their salaries.

Walk into Chaoyangmen from Dongcheng, turn at Chaoyangmen Street to Chongwenmenli Street, and then pass Dongjiangmi Lane, and finally come to the square in front of Damingmen.

The elephants of many county kings are sorted according to their positions, and after them are princes of high status.

Small kings like King Min stopped first, then older princes who were closer to the emperor's blood, and after that, vassals with different blood but powerful.

Among them, Qin Fan, Shu Fan, Chu Fan, Jin Fan, Zhao Fan, Dai Fan, Zhou Fan, Fu Fan, Gui Fan, Rui Fan, and Hui Fan were included.

Among them, Rui Wang Zhu Changhao, Hui Wang Zhu Changrun, and Gui Wang Zhu Changying are here not because of their strength, but because they have someone to support them...

The sound of "kicking" horseshoes sounded, and with the arrival of the kings, Zhu Youjian, who was the finale, was several levels higher than the kings just because of the presence of guards on both sides.

The four cavalry guards of Shangzhi each sent one hundred cavalry to come, and more than four hundred iron cavalry guarded the elephants firmly, while Zhu Youjian sat in the elephants, giving people an invisible pressure.

"Hey!"

"Fuck!"

"Long live Long live Long live--"

When the kings arrived at the Daming Gate, the singing ceremony also sounded in the Huangji Hall.

With the sound of whipping the clean whip, hundreds of officials pushed the golden mountain and inverted jade pillars and knelt down. At the same time, the Daming Gate opened, and hundreds of elephants entered the long palace path in an orderly manner, and headed towards the Taimiao.

The court meeting of the imperial family will naturally be carried out under the witness of the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty, and the Taimiao is undoubtedly a very good place.

When hundreds of elephants poured into the Taimiao, they seemed insignificant compared with the spacious Taimiao.

"All the kings descend to salute—"

Accompanied by the singing of Honglu Temple Chancellor, on the elephant rum, vassal kings wearing crown uniforms got off the elegans, and as the finale, Zhu Youjian's aura made the eleven strongmen waiting for him The feudal prince watched his nose with his eyes and his heart with his nose, and dared not look at him.

Even Zhou Wang Zhu Suqin and Fu Wang Zhu Changxun, the two thorns, are still afraid of Zhu Youjian.

As the number one prince who opened the mansion, Zhu Youjian has the qualifications to hold a sword, while the kings can only hold jade kui.

"The virtuous king's offering—"

The voice of Honglu Temple Cheng's voice sounded, and the meaning of this sentence was nothing more than to let a virtuous king be selected to enter the Taimiao, and offer incense to the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty on behalf of the kings.

In this regard, all the vassal kings took a vague look at Zhu Youjian's location, and Zhu Youjian also walked up to the high platform holding Yugui.

The Prime Minister of Honglu Temple had someone untie the saber from his waist, and then replaced the Yugui with a sacrificial oration.

Zhu Youjian took the sacrificial oration solemnly, holding a flat lift with both hands, and walked into the Taimiao step by step.

Then he knelt on the futon and began to recite the sacrificial text.

"bye--"

The Prime Minister of Honghe Temple watched Zhu Youjian recite the sacrificial oration, and immediately sang the salute loudly, and then all the vassal kings knelt down and bowed.

Such a scene passed for a long time, and it was not until Zhu Youjian finished reading the sacrificial oration after a cup of tea that the Prime Minister of Honglu Temple continued to sing: "Get up!"

All the kings got up one after another, and among the three guards of the imperial city that had been prepared earlier, the soldiers of Yiluan Guard began to bring up chairs, canopies, tables, tea and snacks.

After a cup of tea, everyone had a place behind them, and Zhu Youjian also walked out of the majestic Taimiao with a calm expression.

The officials of Honglu Temple took the sacrificial oration, and then tied Zhu Youjian's saber.

Zhu Youjian got off the high platform and came to the middle platform, where his tables, chairs and canopy umbrellas were placed.

At the same time, the dragon chair and canopy umbrella representing the emperor were moved to the front of the Taimiao palace, one step above Zhu Youjian.

This means that the emperor is listening to...

"sit--"

The singing came again, and the kings took their seats one after another, and at the same time, Zhu Youjian also sat on the chair.

After all the red tape went through, he also started to talk about business.

"Your Majesty the Gu Dai presided over the clan discussion, and this clan discussion is about the kings going abroad to take over the feudal vassals and open up the territory for our Ming Dynasty."

"This discussion has been discussed between Gu and His Majesty, and it is up to His Majesty to decide, and it cannot be changed!"

A sentence of domineering words was uttered by Zhu Youjian, especially the last sentence, which was a disguised statement to the kings that they had no right to propose, only the right to choose not to go out.

Such passivity made the faces of the kings a little ugly, and Zhu Youjian also started his own performance.

He told Xiaoxiyang Supervisory Commissioner, the news that Tianzhu divided up the twenty vassals, which made some vassal princes of Xiaozong in the square look a little ugly.

The prince and the county king are all one feudal clan. If there are only a few feudal clans in Tianzhu, it is obviously not enough for their thirty feudal clans.

However, when they heard Zhu Youjian said that they would find another land for other feudal lords, the other small feudal vassals also breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterwards, Zhu Youjian said something about the fact that after the vassal kings chose to become a vassal, the salary would stop being issued.

Although the annual salary of [-] taels of silver made many princes reluctant to give up, they still endured it for the sake of going overseas.

However, many of them frowned again when they heard that all the overseas vassal states needed to establish the imperial store of Ming Dynasty.

But without waiting for their reaction, they couldn't help but frowned after hearing that the Huangdian would pay them local taxes.

"This kid, are you teasing us like dogs?!"

Zhu Changxun felt this method of hitting a stick and giving a sweet date, and growled in his heart unwillingly.

"Twenty vassals of Tianzhu, let the princes of the vassals discuss and decide."

After Zhu Youjian finished talking about everything, he finally threw this question to the kings and took the blame perfectly.

Although the kings knew about this, they couldn't help but take the bait, and it was Zhou Wang Zhu Suqin who spoke first:
"Ahem! According to the old man, going to the West is not a good thing. I, Zhou Fan, are powerful, so I can go and find the way for you first."

Zhu Suqin opened his mouth shamelessly and pretended to be embarrassed.

"Difficult to do? Then don't do it!" Zhu Fengquan, King of Shu, snorted lightly, and then said directly:
"I, the Shu Fan, want one of these feudal seats!"

"I, Qin Fan, too!"

"I am Chu Fan"

"I am Zhou Fan"

"I'm on behalf of the vassal"

"I……"

All of a sudden, powerful vassal kings spoke one after another, while those without confidence and strength could only stare blankly.

At the end of the day, the Chu Fans, Zhao Fans, Zhou Fans, Fu Fans, Qin Fans, Han Fans, Lu Fans, Zheng Fans, Shen Fans, Dai Fans, Rong Fans, and Jin Fans were the last ones selected to take over overseas.

And Qing Fan, Tang Fan, Chong Fan, Jing Fan, Xiang Fan, De Fan, Heng Fan, Jingjiang Fan and other [-] feudal princes.

As for the remaining ones, there are eleven feudal clans including Min Fan, Lu Fan, Gui Fan, Rui Fan, Hui Fan, Huai Fan, Yi Fan, Ji Fan, Su Fan, Liao Fan, and Zhu Youjian's Qi Fan.

There are quite a few talents among them, such as Zhu Changqing of Huai Fan and Zhu Youdong of Ji Fan.

In addition, including Zhu Youjian's cheap uncle Zhu Changhao, a musician, he can still see it.

Regarding this, Zhu Youjian glanced at the crowd who had already decided the winner, and then said:
"In this case, the feudal vassals who are determined to go to sea can leave. Tomorrow, the Xiao cavalry guards will go to your mansions and take people to Yanshan Military Academy to learn the art of war."

"The prince can send ten members of the clan and five members of the county king."

After all, Zhu Youjian stopped talking, and the vassal kings of the various vassals also looked at each other, and then bowed to Zhu Youjian and began to withdraw one after another.

They boarded the elephant and left, while the ten princes who were left behind and the dozen county kings behind them readjusted their positions and sat near Zhu Youjian.

Regarding them, Zhu Youjian also took a deep breath and said:
"As far as the feudal affairs are concerned, you don't have to worry, the Navy will find some developed places for you."

"Thank you King Qi..." After hearing the words, King Su, King Min, King Liao, and King Yi bowed to each other, while the four vassals who were close to Zhu Youjian were embarrassed to speak.

Excluding the eight of them, the remaining Ji Wang Zhu Youdong and Huai Wang Zhu Yiju didn't care that much.

Perhaps for them, the current situation is still on the sidelines.

But for this, Zhu Youjian had nothing to persuade the other party, but stood up and signaled that they could leave.

The ten people also understood, so they bowed in return, turned around, got on the elephant body and left.

But after they left, Zhu Youjian raised his hands, and the officials of Honglu Temple also came up and took off the heavy crown robe he was wearing, revealing the ordinary clothes hidden inside.

"How is the constant dynasty of the Emperor's Palace?"

Changing back to his regular clothes, Zhu Youjian handed over his saber to a scribe next to him, and Cheng Honglusi responded;

"The situation is a bit weird, you should go and have a look, Your Highness."

"Hmm..." Hearing this, Zhu Youjian walked out of the Taimiao and strode towards the Huangji Hall.

However, within two quarters of an hour, before he reached the entrance of Huangji Hall, he heard the sound of some people walking up on the steps.

"Long live! If the Ministry of War is changed to manage the military department, how can it be called the Ministry of War?"

"Long live, the Ministry of Rites is not just a simple state etiquette negotiation, but also involves many complicated things!"

"Long live, how can Dali Temple be devolved to the local level?"

"Long live! The purpose of the rumors is to let the censor better report corrupt officials. Canceling the rumors now, isn't it abandoning the ancestral system?"

The continuous sound of going up in Huangji Hall gave Zhu Youxiao a headache. At this moment, he just wanted to know if his brother's side was over.

If it's not over yet, he's probably going to be annoyed to death by these civil servants.

Thinking of this, he looked at Ye Xianggao, and Ye Xianggao was like an old man who stayed out of it, pretending to be dozing off.

"leaf……"

"Open your mouth and shut your mouth! The ancestral system! Do you want to restore skinning and filling grass?!"

Zhu Youxiao hadn't finished speaking when a voice that brightened his eyes appeared, and the civil servants shut their mouths instantly like old ducks being strangled by someone.

Everyone looked sideways at the door, and at the door of Huangji Hall, Zhu Youjian, who was wearing a red uniform, stepped into the hall, walking like a tiger.

He passed through the officials directly, and glanced at Zhao Nanxing and Ye Xianggao when passing by them, then walked under the high platform, turned around and said loudly to the officials:

"Does Zhu Shangshu have any objections to the reorganization of the Ministry of War?!"

Zhu Youjian's words made everyone look at Zhu Xieyuan, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and they also knew that Zhu Xieyuan had long been abandoned by the Zhejiang Party, and now Zhu Xieyuan was more like a member of the Qi Royal Party.

"I have no objection..." Zhu Xieyuan saluted back, and Zhu Youjian turned to look at Lin Yaoyu, Minister of Rites:

"Lin Shangshu, what is the important thing for the Ministry of Rites?"

"Ritual systems, temple sacrifices, host and guest, and fine meals are all related to the Ministry of Rites. Secondly, the management of the Siyi Pavilion, the reception of various vassals, foreign tribute envoys, and translations are also related to the Ministry of Rites."

Lin Yaoyu said clearly that he didn't want to be an enemy of Zhu Youjian.

"Then, can't such things as ceremonies, ancestral offerings, host and guest, and fine meals be left to Honglu Temple?" Zhu Youjian asked rhetorically.

"This..." Lin Yaoyu hesitated. He didn't want to offend Zhu Youjian, but he also didn't want to offend other aggressive officials.

"If you can't say it, it means you can do it, right?" Zhu Youjian increased the volume, and then without giving Lin Yaoyu a chance to refute, he turned his head and saluted Zhu Youxiao directly on the dragon chair:
"Brother Huang, since Shangshu Lin didn't refute it, it means he can!"

After all, Zhu Youjian turned around again, and yelled at the officials:

"Is the Six Departments a court? Since it is a court, why do Ming's taxes have to be divided? Can't they be managed in a unified way?"

"From now on, the money of the Shibo Department will be sent to the Ministry of Households, and the Royal Horse Supervisor will pay taxes normally. The treasuries of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Households, Honglu Temple, Taichang Temple, and the Ministry of Punishment will also be cancelled, and they will be managed by the Ministry of Households. !"

Solving the problem of non-concentration of money and food in the Ming Dynasty is Zhu Youjian's top priority.

After all, civil servants in the Ming Dynasty used to deal with disaster relief matters, mainly arguing about who gets the money, but starting today, all the money will go to the Ministry of Households, a department of the Ministry of Households, and it is enough to transfer the money after receiving the imperial decree.

"This is a bit..."

Yao Zongwen stood up bravely, but when Zhu Youjian glanced at him, he retreated unwillingly.

When Zhu Youjian and Fang Congzhe were fighting in the ring, Yao Zongwen was still a small shrimp.

Seeing that the leaders of the Zhejiang Party have been taken down by Zhu Youjian, it is normal for him to be timid before fighting Zhu Youjian.

It can even be said that not only him, but most people can't show a trace of majesty in the face of Zhu Youjian, who has made great military achievements.

Few of them can beat Zhu Youjian in comparison to official position, merit, or even personal force.

At this time, Yao Zongwen could only focus on Wei Zhongxian who was accompanying the emperor.

However, at this moment, Wei Zhongxian was watching his nose and heart carefully, for fear that he would be implicated.

"Trash..." Seeing that Wei Zhongxian was useless, Yao Zongwen could only curse secretly, and then shut his mouth obediently.

As for Zhu Youjian watching this scene, he slightly stretched his brows in satisfaction, then turned around and said to Zhu Youxiao:

"Brother Huang and ministers believe that the reform of various ministries and the establishment of the two divisions represent my determination to forge ahead."

"The so-called immutability of the ancestral system is nothing but nonsense, so don't take it to heart."

"The top priority right now is to exempt the people in Shandong and Shaanxi from taxes for one year, and after the autumn harvest, the Ministry of Households will allocate enough grain to the disaster-stricken areas for follow-up disaster relief."

"In addition, while the victims have no land to cultivate, they can use money and food to organize the people to build water conservancy projects, reclaim rivers and canals, and provide relief through work."

Zhu Youjian's majesty made Huangji Palace rare to be quiet, and Zhu Youxiao was also very happy to see this, and even glanced at the officials with some complacency in his heart.

"Yelling? Why don't you yell? It really is a group of insects who only know how to speak quickly!"

With a cold snort, Zhu Youxiao also said:

"King Qi is right. Bi Ziyan, the Ministry of Household Affairs must cooperate with King Qi and the local soldiers and horses to provide disaster relief."

"In addition, the decree was issued to the Shuntian Mansion once, and Gu Gechen arranged it. Do you have any doubts?"

Zhu Youxiao asked the officials in the hall provocatively, but at this moment they all lowered their heads.

This is not because of fear of Zhu Youxiao, but because Zhu Youjian is also scanning them when Zhu Youxiao is watching them.

Perhaps because of Zhu Youjian's serious illness, many people have seen clearly the nature of Zhu Youxiao's weakness after power.

Once Zhu Youjian no longer supports him, he can only return to the political situation that Wanli and Taichang experienced.

But the problem is that Zhu Youjian not only supports him, but also supports him very thoroughly...

At this moment, facing the pressure brought by Zhu Youjian, many ministers swallowed unconsciously. What's more, they couldn't help thinking, what would it be like if Zhu Youjian was the emperor?
I'm afraid that among this group of people, there will be no one in a hundred...

Thinking of this, everyone began to care about Zhu Youxiao's health, and at the same time Zhu Youjian also said:

"After the reform of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment, the Dali Temple, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and the Ministry of Rites, all officials except the Ministry of Rites, one academy, two departments, one temple and two divisions will be newly recruited from the officials selected by Enke this time."

"In addition, some subordinate officials who are in charge of government servants at the local level can also return to the people."

"If you have no objections, I will ask Brother Huang to issue an order."

After Zhu Youjian finished speaking, he turned his back to Baiguan, and Baiguan was also relieved when he saw this.

Among them, there were only a few dozen people who did not bow their heads from the beginning to the end, and they were all the backbone of Donglin pulled by Zhao Nanxing.

The reason why they didn't speak was because they all knew that there was nothing wrong with Zhu Youjian's innovation, so they didn't choose to speak.

As for the other Donglin Yanguan and Yushi, they were afraid to speak due to the pressure brought by Zhu Youjian.

This is like a speech officer from the Wanli period meeting a speech officer from the Hongwu period.

The former asked the latter why he didn't dare to refute the emperor, but the latter sighed: "Because this emperor really dared to kill people."

Killing people may not necessarily solve the problem, but it will definitely temporarily solve a certain matter raised by a certain person during a certain period of time.

Whoever dares to continue to oppose the cancellation of the Rumored Play, must be prepared to splatter the court with blood.

On this point, the current Donglin officials and censors do not have the hard bones of Gao Panlong, Wan Yanyang, Yang Lian and others.

"Do as King Qi said, let's disperse."

Zhu Youxiao glanced at the embarrassment of the officials in the hall, and walked out of the Huangji Hall with a smile. When Zhu Youjian saw this, he glanced at the officials and followed.

"call……"

After Zhu Youjian left, the pressure on Baiguan's heart suddenly disappeared, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

But after Zhu Youjian left, they began to blame their own people again.

"Mr. Saihe, why didn't you refute it just now? We are all waiting for your lead."

"That's right, Mr. Qihe, this king of Qi is so rebellious, I'm afraid he is a Wang Mang who will bring chaos to the court."

"Mr. Saizuru..."

A group of Dong Lin Yan officials found Zhao Nanxing, vomited bitterness in his ears, and showed their ugly side.

Regarding this, Zhao Nanxing, who had seen through them a long time ago, simply said silently:
"The old man will beg for rest and return home tomorrow, and the old man can no longer interfere with the court affairs."

After Zhao Nanxing finished speaking, he turned around and left the Huangji Hall, leaving behind a dozen or so Donglin officials and censors who were still in astonishment.

At the same time, Zhu Youjian, who followed Zhu Youxiao's footsteps, also said suspiciously:

"It's strange that Zhao Nanxing and others didn't speak today, and the same is true of Ye Ge."

"Well...they will retire tomorrow." Zhu Youxiao replied, but Zhu Youjian paused.

"What's the matter?" Zhu Youxiao turned around in doubt, looking at Zhu Youjian with a surprised face, he just felt very strange.

Perhaps in his opinion, even if people like Ye Xianggao and Zhao Nanxing leave, someone will take over soon.

But he didn't know that once people like Ye Xianggao and Zhao Nanxing left, it would take more than ten years to cultivate them.

More importantly, the current Daming really can't get a qualified official minister and qualified chief assistant.

Thinking of this, Zhu Youjian could only ask: "Can you keep them in power for another three years?"

"This... the imperial decree has been issued, and the two of them will retire and return home tomorrow." Zhu Youxiao looked embarrassed, obviously not wanting to destroy his majesty.

In this regard, Zhu Youjian could only let go of his clenched fist, let out a breath, and then calmed down before saying:

"If that's the case, then who will my brother plan to appoint as Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and who will serve as the chief assistant of the cabinet?"

"Well... I want you to be the chief assistant of the cabinet, my brother, but my brother is just recovering from a serious illness, so it's better to take care of him." Zhu Youxiao's words were amazing, and Zhu Youjian and Wei Zhongxian, who was next to him with his head bowed, almost gritted their teeth. .

"Brother is serious, I am already the number one military commander, how can I be the number one civil servant?"

Zhu Youjian is not being modest, but really feels that he is not that material for the time being.

"My brother is number one in civil and martial arts, why not?" Zhu Youxiao smiled, then turned to look at Wei Zhongxian: "Right, Zhongxian."

"Naturally, His Royal Highness King Qi is a man of heaven, majestic and majestic, more than enough to serve as the chief assistant of the cabinet." Wei Zhongxian raised his sad face and quickly boasted to Zhu Youjian.

"Okay..." Zhu Youjian shook his head and said:
"Brother still really think about it, who should be appointed as the chief assistant of the cabinet."

As he spoke, he twisted his shoulders and said, "I'm a little tired after working continuously for so long."

"Just trouble my brother to deal with government affairs for another day, and let me rest for another day."

"If you feel uncomfortable, take a good rest first, and I will be with you in the palace." Concern is chaotic, Zhu Youxiao didn't realize at all that Zhu Youjian was cheating and cheating, but cared seriously.

With such a concern, Zhu Youjian couldn't handle it anymore, so he could only continue acting along:
"In that case, the younger brother will retire..."

After saying that, he bowed and took a few steps back, then turned around and walked towards Donghuamen pretending to be tired.

Looking at his back, Zhu Youxiao still frowned, and blamed himself: "It's because I'm tired brother..."

"..." Wei Zhongxian stood beside him, not knowing what to say.

(End of this chapter)