eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 516
There was a spring rain in the capital.

Spring rain is as expensive as oil.

In mid-March, after Zhengde's four-year court meeting ended, Zhu Houzhao took some time to adjust some officials, and the 20-odd days since then have been quiet after the bustle, without any major events.

After Min Gui became official, it was Zhao Shen who took over as Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment. He had been working for four or five years from the title of Zuo Shilang to Zuo Shilang.

Originally born as the governor of Southern Jiangxi, he did not have a deep foundation in Beijing.

Zhu Houzhao is still willing to use such a person.On the contrary, for Qingliu literati who are "very well-known", they have always been respectful and insensitive, not that they hate them, nor can they be used, but there are already too many such people in the court, and there are still a small number of them like Zhao Shen.

Moreover, Zhao Shen came out of the training class for provincial officials, and his reuse was also the result of Zhu Houzhao's desire to promote it.

In this way, these training sessions are meaningful in their own right.

The Ministry of Rites Shangshu Lin Han's official position will probably end.

A few days ago, there was a rumor from a servant, and the emperor lamented in private: Lin Shangshu is old and hard of hearing. Every time I call him, I have to repeat it several times. I feel sorry for his old age, and he is a highly respected veteran.

As soon as these words came out, Lin Han naturally knew what they meant, and he was indeed very old.

It would be a lie to say that there was no sadness in his heart, mainly because he was not mentally prepared.But after thinking about it, the emperor didn't get along very well with him. If he could endure him for so many years and die well in the end, what is there to be dissatisfied with?

Of course it was rejected the first time.

Zhu Houzhao is waiting for his second and third time.

The weather in spring always makes people feel comfortable, and the emperor didn't want to be bored in the house anymore. He took an umbrella and came to the pavilion in Xiyuan, watching the rainwater connect into a line and fall from the corner of the eaves, which has a special charm.

The raindrops hit the stagnant water, and immediately there were waves, which split the red city wall reflected in the stagnant water, creating a sense of distortion.

The sound of the rain was rushing, blocking out other noises.

This kind of environment always makes people feel relaxed and happy.

The emperor's two children are already over one year old, and they have already clearly said the word 'Father Emperor'.

In his spare time, Zhu Houzhao is also willing to tease the two children.

Children are actually a bit fun, you can make him happy, and then make him cry.

Huai Xiao and Huai Yan always enjoyed the time when the emperor took care of the child. Of course, if they cried a lot, they would hug each other.

"Zaiyi's voice is louder. Zaiyi should follow his mother and have a quiet personality." Zhu Houzhao said, rubbing the heads of the two little guys, and added at the end, "They are all very good, I like them all."

The two girls back then also rolled up their hair, probably because they had given birth, and now they are a little plump.

Huaiyan came over with a cloak, "It's raining and windy today, don't catch cold, Your Majesty."

"It's okay, I'm not cold." But he didn't refuse the kindness.

On the other side, Huai Xiao would make some soft snacks for him.

Every time the two sisters were with their natal family, they often inquired about these things. Because their father had gone to sea and started a business at home, they had always been well-informed, so they would learn how to make new things whenever they got new ones.

They have been in the palace for the longest time, and there was no harem at that time. Zhu Houzhao's character is that he wants to be a husband in the harem rather than an emperor, so they also pretend to be Zhu Houzhao in their hearts, and they do this more out of willingness.

Of course, the food brought over to eat must have been tried by someone.

Zhu Houzhao likes these two sisters, "Tonight, let the nanny take the baby, you wait for me."

This is a pavilion.

The sisters were ashamed,
"His Majesty!"

It's so hard to die, there really is a little eunuch who came over by stepping on the water.

"Cough cough."

These two sounds mean to be serious.

"Qizou Your Majesty, the commander of Jin Yiwei asked Mao Yuwen to see him."

"Xuan."

Since it was a state matter, both Huai Xiao and Huai Yan understood, they hugged their children and left under the paper umbrella held by the maid.Zhu Houzhao couldn't help admiring the graceful figure:
Hanfu is really beautiful.

Mao Yuwen didn't dare to look up, but bowed his head to show courtesy, and then went to the pavilion to see the emperor on his knees.

"Why don't you take an umbrella? Liu Jin, get something to wipe."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern. The spring rains are all light rain, so it's fine."

"sit down."

"Yes."

After sitting down.

Zhu Houzhao didn't talk about political affairs right away. Now that his mind is loose and idle, he has the right to care about his subordinates. "Yuwen, your daughter will be four years old, right?"

"Your Majesty has a good memory. He is indeed four years old."

"Not to have a son?"

Mao Yuwen wanted to show a smile, but he was used to a cold face, and his smile was particularly ugly, "...this, I'm trying."

"I have given birth to two."

There was a bit of pride in saying this, which made Mao Yuwen smile bitterly.

However, the emperor seldom talked about this with his courtiers, and Mao Yuwen felt different after hearing it.

This is an exchange with a confidant.

Jin Yiwei Commander, can you not be a confidant?

"Your Majesty is the son of heaven, with the brilliance of the sun and the moon. How can it be compared with a candle like a humble minister."

"If you have three sons, then I won't be able to compare with you."

"Pfft." Liu Jin suffocated to the point of death, but he puffed out, and then panicked, "Your Majesty is punishing you for being impolite."

"Laugh if you want. Laughing is not a capital offense in Daming."

Mao Yuwen said softly, "Your Majesty's speech is really interesting."

Zhu Houzhao said calmly, "I'm in a good mood today. Besides, I'm summoning you, the commander of Jinyiwei. If you're an old minister in the court, you'll have to sit upright. Hey, by the way, what's the matter with you entering the palace to see me?"

"Oh, Your Majesty Rong Chen reports."

On the way here, Mao Yuwen had already asked the matter clearly. He didn't go there in person, but he said he wanted to explain clearly.

The matter is not complicated to say, the emperor nodded frequently after hearing this.

"So, is that Zhang Cong still locked up?"

"It's closed. After that, the interrogation will definitely continue."

Zhu Houzhao rubbed his nose, "No matter what, this is an official ordered by the court. Whether it is to convict and resign, or to exile and decapitate, you must first give the court an explanation. But to be on the safe side, I'd better find someone to remind me that I have controlled torture in prisons, and abuse of lynching is even more prohibited in this place. I am useful to this person, so don't let them harm him."

Based on the hundreds of words he wrote in class, Zhu Houzhao knew how to use him.

The land affairs of the Ming Dynasty always had to be resolved.

Considering that Zhang Cong had served as the chief assistant in history, apart from his will and ideas, his means, ability and ability to be an official should not be comparable to ordinary people.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I understand. Then this case..."

Zhu Houzhao smiled, "Don't worry. Let's see how they perform. It's not that I can't rub the sand in my eyes, but there must be a degree in everything."

Mao Yuwen himself understands his own degree, but in this matter, he doesn't know what the emperor means by "degree".

These people on the left and right are also going to perform, wait a few days and see.

After the spring equinox, the weather turns warmer.

Zhu Houzhao has been concerned about the Hetao issue recently, and has discussed with courtiers several times the matter of emigrating to the real border.

In today's Ming Dynasty, the annual revenue is 2900 million shi, which is a relatively good situation in the Ming Dynasty. In addition, the income from sea trade has increased year after year, and overseas imports of nearly ten million taels of silver every year.

However, there are still many refugees from various places.

During the Hongwu period, there were more than [-] million hectares of arable land in the country. In the Hongzhi and Zhengde years, there were only more than [-] million hectares left. A large amount of land was annexed or attached to it. The land that did not pay taxes was reduced by half, but the tax was still the same. It would be strange if there were no refugees.

During the discussion, the supervisor of ceremonies came and said five words: urgent delivery from Huai'an mansion.

Liu Jin went down the steps to pick it up.

Courtiers were also drawn.

"Go ahead and discuss."

After Zhu Houzhao said this, he opened the memorial, and after reading it carefully, his eyelids twitched.

The play was jointly signed by the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and the right deputy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

What happened in Huai'an Mansion was told, but not completely.

It is said that there is indeed a phenomenon of wage deduction, and ordinary people can testify to this point, but whether it is the deduction at the level of Shaofu officials is not mentioned.Because there is no evidence.

It is said that Zhang Cong, the magistrate of Shanyang County, was imprisoned due to the reduction of grain storage in the warehouse. He also said that he strongly denied it, and the case cannot be finalized at present.

But it didn't say what Zhang Congtang wrote.

Zhu Houzhao was a little unhappy.

He can accept that the people below are somewhat selfish. As an official, most people do it for themselves, but being a good official cannot be so good.

This way of handling has completely forgotten the court and the people, and only cared about himself.

Taking care of oneself very much is called lack of degree.

To put it simply, the things that Zhang Cong wants to say really exist. Someone has already done such a disgraceful thing, and Zhang Cong's head will be chopped off if he wants to. If he still refuses to do something that "doesn't need to be held accountable", then what is the use of this kind of official?
Snapped!
The emperor threw the memorandum on the imperial case with no seriousness.

When the courtiers heard the voice, they probably guessed that something was wrong.

"Your Majesty." Yang Yiqing held the ceremony and called out.

"I..." Zhu Houzhao rolled his eyeballs back and forth, bit his back molars, "I shouldn't be so angry."

"Huai'an Mansion...Your Majesty, what about the deduction of wages you mentioned earlier?" Wang Jia knew that this matter was in his own hands, "I have sent people to check it out. Is this result...not good?"

"Zhen, I didn't understand in the past. Could it be that the truth of the world's affairs can't be revealed? Now I finally know that the people sent down and the local people are a nest of snakes and rats!" Zhu Houzhao shook his head and sighed, "It's rare for anyone to really agree with me, and it's even rarer to forget personal interests."

When Wang Jia and Wang Bing heard this, they were wrong.

"Your Majesty please punish me for your ineffectiveness."

"Sir, you don't have to stay in the capital anymore. Let's go there yourself." Zhu Hou pointed at the memorial a few times with his index finger, and said a little harshly, "Go and ask the people sent down whether they played the memorial truthfully or selectively. They only tell me what I can know. What is this called? Deceiving the Holy One!!"

The emperor's authority is getting stronger and stronger, there is no need to shout, but if the tone is a little harsh, everyone dare not speak out.

"In the future, don't talk about such reasons as intertwined roots. No matter where the world of Ming Dynasty is, no matter where it is rooted and how it is twisted, there is nothing the emperor can't handle? I know that there may be some people who don't believe it, so let's try. Jin Yiwei has followed my will and intervened in this matter.

This is the deduction of project funds, the reduction of grain storage in warehouses, and the problems of the imperial envoy itself.Pile and piece, be sure to be clear!gentlemen. "

"The old minister is here."

"You go first, if you still don't understand, I will move the court to Huai'an, just for such a small matter, let's see how many people can be involved!"

As soon as everyone heard it, they knew that this matter was extremely difficult, because the emperor had said many times that the things he was eyeing must have a result.That's it for now.

(End of this chapter)