Daming heir

Chapter 166
It is rare to see such a harmonious court on weekdays.

The atmosphere in the side hall was harmonious, and Zhu Yunxi took the opportunity to sneak out Xie Jin and the three of them.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the three people who were hiding in the corner, who had already dozed off to the point of squinting their eyes and nodding their heads, and couldn't help but smile on their faces.

These three young people were recommended by their good grandsons.

In recent days, apart from dealing with the affairs of the original yamen, he also had to enter the palace to organize memorials in front of him every day.

Even if this bastard himself is too lazy, these three young people are also diligent in their work.

This is the person whom the good grandson favors, and Zhu Yuanzhang has witnessed their abilities and talents with his own eyes, so he naturally values ​​them more than before.

The several ministers beside him did not comment on this.

Nowadays, no one in the court knows that what the grandson of the emperor has on hand is entrusted to these three people.

It's like an upstart in the court.

At this time, obstructing other people's official career is like killing a family.

Zhan Hui, who is in charge of the Ministry of Officials, smiled heartily and said with admiration: "Your Majesty, Xie Hanlin, Master Xia, and Tie Guishi, these three are formidable young people. They are prudent and talented. , Yan Wang Beizheng rewards, they all handled it properly and beautifully."

This is the factual basis for Zhu Yunxi's request for the title of the three.

He, Zhan Hui, is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. As the first department in the past dynasties, he is in charge of the affairs of all civil and military officials in the world.

Zhu Yunxi couldn't help but turned his head and looked at Zhan Hui silently.

Don't worry, old man, when we make trouble later, we will definitely not touch you.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the three people who were drowsy, and couldn't help coughing lightly.

"Ah..."

"Ok?"

"..."

The emperor's cough was not loud, but the three of Xie Jin, who were so shocked that they were about to fall asleep, trembled.

The three of them opened their eyes in a daze, only to find that the emperor, prince, and ministers in the palace were all looking at the three of them with amused faces.

Xia Yuanji was the first to react, and stretched out his hands from left to right, holding Xie Jin and Tie Xuan's buttocks, and the three kowtowed to the ground.

"I am guilty of disrespect in front of the palace."

The three of Xie Jin didn't wait for a few senior ministers or the emperor to be held accountable, but instead heard a burst of light laughter in bewilderment.

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the three of them, hummed and said, "All raise your heads."

The three of Xie Jin raised their heads in a daze, and kept blinking their heavy eyes. For a while, they couldn't tell what the ambiguous expression on the emperor's face meant.

The three of them looked up again at the emperor's grandson standing beside the emperor.

Zhu Yunxi was also amused, but when he saw the three people looking at him, he hummed and turned his head away.

Zhu Yuanzhang had already raised his hand at this time, with a teasing look on his face: "Why, did the three of you marry new concubines last night, and you're so lethargic today?"

The three of Xie Jin hurriedly shook their heads, but their hearts were finally not so nervous.

Zhu Yuanzhang pointed to Zhu Yunxi who was standing in front of him, and said with a hum: "The grandson of the emperor spoke for you, saying that you have worked hard recently and have made great achievements. I want us to reward you well."

Xie Jin, Xia Yuanji, and Tie Xuan kowtowed immediately.

"The ministers and others are responsible, and dare not speak of merit."

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head: "We are not the kind of people who can't distinguish between right and wrong. You are prudent, and we all see it. If you have meritorious ministers but have no rewards, wouldn't it appear that we are treating your ministers harshly?"

"I dare not wait."

The three of Xie Jin kowtowed again.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang looked back at Zhan Hui, Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials, and then pointed to Xie Jin and the three of them.

"Xia Yuanji is talented in economics, so he was promoted to the doctor of Zhejiang Qinglisi."

Originally, Xia Yuanji was the head of the Qingli Department of Zhengliu Rank, but he was just an official in the Qingli Department.

Now promoted to the fifth grade, Zhejiang Qinglisi Langzhong, that is the official in charge of the taxation and economy of Zhejiang Province.

This is still a great reward.

And Zhu Yuanzhang then pointed to Tie Xuan and said: "Tie Xuan is promoted to the doctor of the Ritual Department of the Ministry of Rites."

Originally, Tie Xuan was only given by the Ministry of Rites, all the powers of impeachment and admonishment, but with the presence of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, it was very free.

Now he is also promoted to the fifth rank of Yizhisi Langzhong, and he is also the official in charge of the court and Zhongyizhi.

Zhan Hui wrote down one by one later that these official vacancies were promoted and relegated, and the emperor made a decision with one word, but his officials still had to arrange adjustments when they turned around.

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were on Xie Jin, who was at the end.

He snorted twice, thinking that he didn't drive this stubborn donkey home a few days ago, but because his old man was ordered to enter the capital, he paid a lot of money for nothing as a reward, and then sent someone to send him back to his hometown.

Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice: "Xie Jin is in the Hanlin Academy, editing history and compiling books. It is a matter of great importance to the imperial court. When he turns back for his hard work, the imperial court will reward him."

After doing this, the three of Xie Jin kowtowed to thank them again.

Zhu Yunxi gave the old man a faint look.

Xie Jin is now a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy of the fifth rank, and then he is the Hanlin bachelor who is in charge of the entire Imperial Academy, but he is only the fifth rank.

This is a noble place, not in terms of official rank.

It is also impossible for the old man to allow a young man in his twenties to really be in charge of the Imperial Academy, a government office headed by classics and articles.

It's just when everyone thought that the emperor's old man had finished conferring rewards.

Zhu Yuanzhang unexpectedly spoke to the three of Xie Jin again.

"The country and the society are innovating through the old, so you can't be complacent. You are the top talents in the dynasty, and you have always been diligent. Walking in the Jiawenhua Palace, you go straight to the court and participate in political affairs."

As soon as these words came out, there was an invisible ripple in the hall.

Walking in the Wenhua Palace is an official position that has never existed in the country.

However, this is not the most important.

Now the three of Xie Jin also enter the palace to sort out the memorials every day, and the rewards that go straight to the palace are insignificant.

The most important thing is the last sentence of the emperor's words about political affairs.

You must know that Shen Zhizhengshi was still an official position in the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China that had not been abolished in the past few years.

The Zhongshu Province of the Ming Dynasty was completely abolished in the 13th year of Hongwu, and the post of Shenzhi Zhengshi was abolished in the [-]th year of Hongwu.

However, before that, the post of Zhongshu Shengzhengshi was a real second-rank official, and he was second only to the left and right prime ministers, Zhongshu Pingzhang Zhengshi, and Zhongshu left and right prime ministers in the court.

To put it more strictly, it is a court chief who is only half a rank lower than the six ministers in terms of official rank, but has almost the same power in his hands.

Is the emperor's father going to re-establish the Ministry of Education?

Zhan Hui and the others couldn't help but doubted for a while, and immediately rejected the idea.

After all, what the old man was talking about was walking in the Jiawenhua Palace. This is the official position that has not yet been ranked, and the latter is the delineated scope of duties.

It is not so much an official position as it is a kind of honor. For the first time in front of them, I must understand the status of the three Jins in the court.

The three of Xie Jin were also confused for a while, what is walking in the Wenhua Palace?
Seeing the three of them pondering over there, Zhu Yunxi coughed lightly and said in a low voice: "It's such an honor, why don't you hurry up and thank you!"

Only then did the three of Xie Jin come to their senses, and immediately kowtowed again.

"The ministers thank you for your grace, and you should remember your majesty's kindness, and take the world as your responsibility to serve your majesty and Ming Dynasty!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled all over his face.

He looked at these young courtiers as if he was looking at the thriving crops in his own field, which would give him a big harvest in the near future.

However, it is a matter of harmony and joy between the monarch and his ministers.

Outside, Jiang Yu, the Commander of Jinyiwei, who was wearing a flying fish suit, walked in quickly.

When he arrived in front of the emperor, Jiang Yu got down on one knee, cupped his hands and raised his chest. He glanced at the courtiers beside him, and finally looked at the emperor eagerly.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately restrained his smile and said in a deep voice, "What happened?"

Jiang Yu is the commander of Jinyiwei, and he never shows his emotions outside.

At this time the emperor asked, Jiang Yu bowed his head and said: "Zhejiang Japanese plague, thousands of households in Zhapu, Jiaxing Prefecture died in battle."

"The pirates are bold!"

In the side hall, Zhu Yunxi immediately glared and shouted coldly.

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were murderous, suppressing the anger in his heart: "How is the situation of Jiaxing Mansion in this battle?"

This year, Japanese pirates from Canton Road invaded Leizhou, and hundreds of households Li Yu and Zhenfu Tao Ding died in battle.

At that time, Canton Road used up the power of the boss to clean up the invading Japanese pirates.

Now that it is late autumn, there is another Japanese plague in Zhejiang.

Even a thousand households died!
Jiang Yu said in a deep voice: "Fortunately, Haining Guard sent troops in time, and most of the Japanese pirates have been killed and expelled to the sea. However, a small group of Japanese pirates sneaked into Jiaxing Mansion, and they are now missing. I have ordered Jin Yiwei's people in Jiaxing Mansion to be strict Do more investigations, and we must completely wipe out the Japanese pirates!"

Zhu Yunxi immediately turned around, bowed and clasped his fists: "Grandpa, the imperial court ordered the commander of the Zhejiang capital to strictly check the place and never let a Japanese pirate survive! Thousands of households in Zhapu were killed in battle, and the imperial court should reward them and support their families."

Jiang Yu also looked up at the emperor at this time.

The only ones he can move are Jin Yiwei. How to clear up the Japanese pirates in Zhejiang and how to deal with the follow-up matters still needs the emperor's will.

Zhu Yuanzhang's blood surged up for a while, but in the end he was forced to suppress him.

Under Zhu Yunxi's puzzled eyes.

Zhu Yuanzhang said lightly: "Let the capital of Zhejiang Province command the envoys to clean up and suppress, and the Ministry of War will test their merits."

Zhu Yunxi was immediately puzzled why the old man regained his composure in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Yu was already the leader, turned around and exited the side hall.

Zhan Hui and Zhao Mian looked at the Minister of War, Ru Yuan, who was beside him.

Ru Yu was also very puzzled, now that it was almost winter, it stands to reason that Japanese pirates would not usually choose this time to invade and harass the southeast coast of Daming.

Not to mention, fighting desperately with the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, not only did they not retreat in the end, but Japanese pirates sneaked into Jiaxing Mansion instead.

Ru Yu thought for a while, and immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, can you order Songjiang Mansion and Suzhou Mansion to strictly monitor the borders?"

To the south of Jiaxing Mansion is Hangzhou Mansion, where the Third Division of Zhejiang Road is located, and the surrounding area is densely populated with guards, and it is absolutely impossible for Japanese pirates to penetrate further from here.

On the contrary, both Songjiang Mansion and Suzhou Mansion belong to Zhili. If there is no coordination, those Japanese pirates may come in and harass them.

Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about something in his mind. Hearing the words of the Ministry of War here, he nodded slightly: "The Ministry of War sent a message to Songjiang and Suzhou."

After receiving the order, Ru Yu also rushed out of the palace.

But he saw a little eunuch rushing in from the outside again.

"Your Majesty, Mu Chun, the eldest son of Marquis of Xiping in Yunnan Province, has arrived outside the Meridian Gate at this time when he entered the pilgrimage to meet him."

The Mu family is here!
For a while, even Ru Yuan, who was busy going back to the Ministry of War to send a letter to Songjiang and Suzhou, couldn't help but stop.

Zhu Yuanzhang, who was originally unhappy because of the Japanese pirates' invasion of Jiaxing Mansion, was happy in vain.

"Is the boss of Muying's family here?"

The little eunuch was sweating profusely from running, and didn't dare to wipe off the sweat, so he couldn't help but nodded.

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately looked at Zhan Hui and the others: "It's all gone."

Then he raised his foot and kicked at Zhu Yunxi: "Go outside and pick up your cousin Mu Chun!"

(End of this chapter)