eldest son of Ming dynasty

Zhu Houzhao knows that the situation in Zhejiang is indeed more special than that in Fujian.

Because Zhejiang, including Nanzhili, has produced many Jinshi.Some of the local surnames are really big.For example, the cabinet minister Xie Qian is from Yuyao, Zhejiang, and Wang Yangming himself is also from Yuyao, Zhejiang.

If this turmoil finally blows to the court, then Zhu Houzhao is not willing to see it.

However, for elders and scholars like Xie Qian, who have not made any mistakes and have no accidents at home, as an emperor, it is best not to talk to people in a way of "fishing for law enforcement".

It's insulting.

Saying such things for no reason is actually a political signal, that is, you are not satisfied with this important minister.

To put it bluntly, if you want to do something to me directly, why bother to find another reason?
This is also a question that tests Zhu Houzhao's political wisdom and skills.

After much deliberation, Zhu Houzhao thought of Xie Pi.

So he found the time casually and went to the attendant's room to have a brief chat with the four of them.

It was Fengxi.

"Yes."

From the perspective of literati, this is a manifestation of Mingjun.Like the two younger brothers of Emperor Hongzhi who protected the queen, they would actually be criticized by them.

What does it mean to be unwilling to listen to the imperial court's orders?
Who wouldn't listen?

Liu Jin sighed at the side, the emperor even chatted with these people when he had time...

Xie Qian stroked his beard and figured it out. The emperor's political wisdom was extremely high, and the use of power here was actually a reminder to him.

Xie Pi did not doubt that he was there, and replied honestly, "Yes, I will follow His Majesty's will."

He turned back and went to the imperial case to show him two things, one was the memorabilia of Zhang Yitian, the Prime Minister of Taipusi, and the other was the situation that Fengxi had investigated in Fujian.

Today's words are said to be Zhang Yitian.But it was actually him.

Anyway, as long as the emperor didn't kill his relatives, they generally wouldn't object easily.Because in an environment that emphasizes the way of intimacy, unless there is rebellion, it is rather cruel to kill the prince just because he is greedy for some money.Even for civil servants, corruption is not a crime that is fatal.

If the emperor spared the cabinet ministers, it would be difficult to punish others. If the emperor did not spare the cabinet ministers...

"Although I support Fengxi, you should be able to see from the lines that Fengxi has a lot to do with it, and it is actually very difficult. When you encounter a local clan who is an official in Beijing, you have to go to him. I can understand that the officials don’t understand the holy will and are used to being majestic. But the last thing I want to see is that some ministers who are very close to me will one day get angry with me over some family matter.”

"The Zhang family owns thousands of acres of land in Fuzhou, Yanping, and Jianning. It is engaged in the smuggling business of tea and porcelain, and also has many industries such as cloth and restaurants. The son of the Zhang family sells it for hundreds of taels Zhang Yitian's house in the capital was checked by someone. It was not big, and there were many antiques, calligraphy and paintings in it. As a result, such a person wanted to write in the memorabilia, "The matter of labor and abuse should not be imposed on the common people." He knew that I don’t know how many tenants my family employs, and how much of their harvest they take every season?! Besides, he talked about Fujian’s eight mountains, one water and one field, but what about his own family?”

"Qizou Your Majesty. If it is a humble minister, I will first focus on understanding the local situation. I feel that no matter where the officialdom is, it is not a monolithic one. People gather together for profit. In the final analysis, it is just a group of mobs. Therefore, the humble minister should first do The most important thing is to find those who are willing to attach themselves to humble ministers, and then look for evidence of the crimes of those who are obedient and disobedient, and must be fatal with one blow."

Zhu Houzhao was sitting on a big dragon chair. Xie Qian's presence meant that he was not old enough to be able to play at the poker table.

So Li Dongyang is actually a little strange to listen to it today. What is there to discuss about this matter?
Last year it was demoted to a commoner, but this year if it is true, then it is better to be demoted to a commoner as well.

"I asked your son to write that proposal to all the officials, not just Mr. Xie Ge. However, only Mr. Xie Ge entered the palace to plead guilty. The demeanor of the cabinet ministers is still different from other people."

This is both right to say and wrong to do.

Zhu Houzhao nodded, then looked at Wang Xian, "What do you think?"

"Your Majesty may be dissatisfied with me by killing chickens and monkeys."

Yan Song thought for a while, "If it is a humble minister, I will think about what your majesty wants. If your majesty wants my minister to investigate the local officials, I will follow closely. If your majesty wants my minister to appease the local government, Then the humble officials will put a stop to their acts of disordering and harming the people first, and give the people a way to survive."

"Your Majesty, since the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty came to His Majesty, there are many honest and honest gentlemen in the court, and the officialdom is one of them. I believe that many officials are not only for themselves, but most of them are for the sake of the court."

After that, he told Li Dongyang the cause and effect.

Back then, Liu Daxia was still bitter with Emperor Hongzhi, saying that the matter belonged to the court and foreign officials, and they all approved it.A little bit of dignitaries are involved, and it is necessary to discuss and verify.The minister is very stupid, I don't know why?
Hongzhi punished King Huai in the 17th year. In fact, the biggest resistance was Emperor Hongzhi. When the emperor really nodded, Zhu Houzhao, who was still the prince at the time, gave the order here, and the officials there cheered.

But in this world, there is no real good way or bad way, the way depends on who is using it.

It's not to rebel, everyone must listen.

"It's also a good way. Yan Song, how about you?"

Liu Jin walked over with a bow.

Zhu Houzhao walked over and helped him up himself, "Some officials want to deceive me. They are obviously afraid that the court's actions will hurt their own business, but they insist on attacking the ministers I sent in the name of righteousness. Either rely on Being favored and arrogant, arrogant and domineering, or flattering the holy will without shame, Mr. Xie Ge, if I read this kind of words too much, I will feel aggrieved in my heart."

Xie Pi also looked like a gentleman, and cupped his hands and said: "Under the situation, if you are a low-level minister, the low-level minister should be kind and powerful. Those who are willing to listen to the imperial court's orders will treat each other with courtesy. You can tell the good and bad, as long as you make it clear, and you have the imperial power, who would dare to disobey it?"

"Opening the sea is a big strategy that benefits the country and the people. No matter who it is, I hope to consider the overall situation. You are also officials in the court. Whenever I let you eat chaff and swallow vegetables, or take those in the cellar at home Have all the silver been dug out and given to me?"

Xie Qian was a little embarrassed to turn over and over again. Fortunately, the emperor didn't ask him how many fields Xie bought in Zhejiang.

This soft appeal is more symbolic than practical.

"Mr. Xie Ge. It just so happens that you are here. You don't need to deal with Zhang Yitian's case, he is just a petty official of the fourth grade. But Jin Yiwei recently found out that King Huai of Poyang, Jiangxi was unrepentant, amassing money wantonly, and colluding with local officials inside and outside... Hey , Sometimes I really don't understand, and I even wonder if I have treated them badly, why do I have to be so greedy for money without a bottom line?"

Zhu Houzhao pointed to a young eunuch next to him, "Go to the cabinet and call Mr. Li Ge here."

Because cabinet ministers have a leading role.

On the second day, Mr. Xie Ge handed over a note to the palace to plead guilty.

Jin Gui thought for a while and said: "Senior Feng probably encountered such a situation when he first went to Fujian. Judging from the actual situation, it was indeed difficult to move an inch at the beginning. Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, it must have been the first time that the chief envoy said it. Many local officials are just listening. Even if they really go to picket afterwards to check how those people are doing, they will work together and cooperate with each other, and they will probably create the illusion that it has been done. But after this month, it should be possible To deter some people, some things should be done. If you are a humble minister, you will also report to the court the officials who disregard the holy will and ask for their dismissal."

It seems that the emperor refers to those officials who came from local clans recently, but most of them are low-level officials. How could the emperor put those people in his eyes? After all, it is still him.

"One day in the future, you will be like Fengxi. But when you get there, you will find that the local officials form a group. After a while, Zhang Yuanwai and Liu Yuanwai, the money will be delivered to the people around you. So you will find that, on the one hand, you have to rely on them to complete many things; on the other hand, if you don’t get into trouble with them, or even arrest them for some crimes, they will not cooperate with you. What should you do? Talk about it. I happen to have time today."

"Okay, you all said it very well. Recently, the officialdom in Fujian has been in turmoil, which has caused Jiangxi and Guangdong to participate in Fengxi's memorials. If I am a little confused or suspicious, I think Fengxi won't be able to sit down." position. Then what the imperial court has to do will actually stop.”

"Come here."

Especially Xie Ge, who is also a person who cherishes feathers.

Low-level officials have narrow vision and don't know that being with the king is like being with a tiger, so they don't cry when they see the coffin.High-ranking officials know the meaning of the emperor and cherish feathers, that's different.

Zhu Houzhao smiled.

The four people who said this were shocked, and immediately knelt down and said that it was nothing.

But Xie Qian kept muttering in his heart. On the way back, Li Dongyang asked him, "Why is Yu Qiao so thoughtful?"

Zhu Houzhao was expressionless, "Go to the Taipu Temple, take this person down, and hand him over to the Ministry of Punishment for discussion. If there is evidence of his clan's crimes in the local area, report it to my imperial court."

"Thank you Yizhong?"

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help his eyelids twitching. Mr. Yan Ge is Mr. Yan Ge after all, and he knows to grasp the most critical directional issues.

What can Qiuyun and these girls do?

So the discussion... In fact, there is nothing to discuss.

"Thousands of miles of family letters are only for the wall, so it doesn't matter if he is three feet; the Great Wall is still there today, and the first emperor of Qin is not there. Xie Yizhong, you are the number one scholar, with excellent morals and talents. Come and write an article in the name of the attendant's office. Call on the officials of the Ming Dynasty not to bring the disputes over the interests of a few acres of land in the hometown to the court."

Zhu Houzhao didn't know what to say.

Li Dongyang and Xie Qian have no feelings for the vassal king. If the vassal king really does something illegal, they can do whatever they want.

Xie Pi returned home to polish the article, but only halfway through the work, Mr. Xie Ge knew that something was meant for him.

Li Dongyang felt relieved, and at the same time secretly thought of His Majesty's ingenious means, and said: "No wonder Your Majesty wants to mention the matter of King Huai. Now it seems that His Majesty has this attitude when the vassal vassal breaks the law. It is hard for you and me to say something. "

Yeah.

So what else can Xie Ge do?
When you write letters to your old family, you must cooperate with them in every way, and don't write to here if you are wronged, the old man can't make decisions for you.

Because the emperor has set an example.

The one surnamed Zhu is ready to clean up, but what should the one surnamed Xie do?