The Rise of Ming Dynasty 1646

Chapter 525: Toasting, not eating, drinking and punishing

More than a dozen important ministers did not gradually recover until they left the Yingtian Mansion. Someone hesitated and said: "Your Highness really has a plan..."

"So, is it really necessary to start moving the capital immediately?"

"I just forgot to mention that Wu Sangui stationed heavily in Yangzhou on the other side. If the capital is moved to Nanjing, it will be very close at hand. I'm afraid..."

"Yes, there is also the silver used for moving the capital. Although His Highness collected a few hundred thousand taels, once the battle resumes, how can there be any money left for the army to spend?"

"When Mr. Zeng said this, the subordinate officials also remembered, how can it be enough to repair the North Hall of the Forbidden City?"

"And there's..."

All the ministers expressed their opinions, and then all looked at Huang Daozhou and waited for him to make up his mind, but they saw that the latter was watching his nose, nose, mouth, and heart, but he just bowed his head and said nothing.

After a while, someone waved his hand again and said: "No, after I return to Tianxing Mansion, I must continue to submit a report!"

"Yes, I will also suggest to His Highness..."

Yang Tinglin, who remained silent all this time, also glanced at Huang Daozhou and shook his head secretly in his heart. It seemed that only Huang Ge could see the clues. With His Royal Highness's style of action, there must be a second hand. It seems that the matter of moving the capital is irreversible ...

He sure guessed right.

In fact, Zhu Linmei didn't intend to convince these courtiers once, after all, moving the capital involves too many interests for them, and it is not difficult to pick the bones out of the eggs.If there is no strategy of "one hit is sure to hit", I will fall into the trap of wrangling with the courtiers, and delaying time is exactly what they expect.

So today's earnest talk was just superficial, and his ultimate move was just about to be used.

Many anxious courtiers didn't even return to the building, and immediately ordered their entourage to prepare cars and return to Fujing to prepare for the next round of comments on the pros and cons of moving the capital.

But soon, the soldiers of the Dragon Guards found them, and came the "invitation" from the assistant king, asking them to go to the cemetery of the fallen soldiers of the Ming army to pay homage to these heroes of the Ming Dynasty.

A group of courtiers looked at the extremely serious and expectant expressions of the soldiers who came to interrogate them, and they had no room to refuse at all, so they had to put down other arrangements and go with Zhu Linmi to pay their respects.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Linmi dawdled for a long time before leaving, and when the ceremony was over, the sky was already dark, and the ministers had no choice but to return to the city, ordering to leave tomorrow instead.

The next day, the assistant king hosted a banquet for all the civil and military officials in Nanjing, and the dozen or so ministers from the cabinet and seven ministries were "wrapped" away again.

On another day, the officers of the Dragon Guards collectively hosted a banquet for the ministers, followed by the officers of the Poluying Camp, and then the Assistant King invited them to attend the opening ceremony of the new berth of the Longjiang Shipyard...

Under various entertainments, these ten people stayed in Nanjing for many days. One day, no one invited them, but they heard that there were thieves and spies in Nanjing city, and the city gate was closed tightly, no one was allowed to enter or leave.

In a word, all kinds of smiling faces greet you softly and hard, but you are not given the opportunity to leave Nanjing and return to Tianxing Mansion.

At the same time, because the key officials of the core institutions of the imperial court "stayed" in Yingtianfu "due to official business", the temporary offices of various departments began to be listed as directors in Nanjing.Even the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Propaganda, the three departments under Zhu Linming's most thorough control, simply didn't even need the word "temporary", and they were extremely busy setting up their offices.

Those low-level officials who were called early in the morning "led" the work of various departments. Originally, more than [-]% of the daily work was done by them, and they just changed places. Naturally, they are familiar with the road.

Of course, when the chief official's signature and nod are required, someone will naturally ask for instructions—the main heads of various departments are in Nanjing, and the administrative efficiency is not low.

Although there were a few high-ranking officials who were passive and slowed down due to "anger" with Zhu Linming, Huang Daozhou's official department and Yang Tinglin's household department were still cooperative.Zhu Linmi didn't care about the two "cold yamen" of the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Punishment.

As for those departments that did not "move" to Nanjing, such as the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Seven Divisions, Zhu Linmei directly handed over the duties to Jin Yiwei.Compared with a judge who judges right and wrong with a pen, Jin Yiwei is more efficient, and he never engages in "rumors and rumors". If you have a problem, you will definitely come up with evidence.

Now it was the turn of the courtiers of Tianxing Mansion to be depressed-although various affairs of the court were still being sent to them in a steady stream, they couldn't decide anything because their immediate superiors were not around.Ask yourself where is your boss?They are all in Nanjing.

There is no way, they can only pack the official business and send it to Nanjing to ask for instructions-it won't work if they don't send it, and they will be responsible for the delay-then they will send it back to them for execution after the order is made and stamped , There are also many things that will not be sent back, and the execution ability of the small officials in Nanjing is not bad.

After "detaining" the main important ministers of the court, and the general affairs of the court were able to operate, Zhu Linmi became more and more confident, and some other measures to "deal with" the courtiers of Fujian origin began to be implemented simultaneously.

Tianxing Mansion.

The residence of Li Chongqi, the servant of the Imperial Academy, is hosting a banquet to appreciate begonias.

During the banquet, all the officials raised their glasses frequently and talked about the wine, but there was a look of worry on their brows.

"My lord Zhang, I heard that His Royal Highness the Fuzheng Wang transferred a group of courtiers to Nanjing the day before yesterday. You are in the Ministry of Officials, what news did you hear?"

"There is such a thing." Mr. Zhang nodded and sighed, "It is said that they are going to Nanjing to report on their work. There are eight people including Tan Ruizao, Tong Zizhen, Mao Peng, Lu Tiancen..."

The surrounding courtiers became more and more sad when they heard the words. Although the individuals mentioned by Mr. Zhang just now have different levels of official positions and belong to different departments, they all have one thing in common - they are not from Fujian.

A chunky official frowned and said, "This is the fourth batch. A total of more than [-] people went north to 'report', but hardly any Fujianese were seen..."

"It's the fifth batch," Mr. Zhang corrected. "There are 58 people in total, and only two of them are from Fujian."

"Everyone, now all the chief officials of the ministries are in Yingtian Mansion, and people are constantly being transferred to Nanjing. The government is only passing through Tianxing Mansion. If things go on like this..."

"Haven't you seen it yet? His Royal Highness the Counselor is using the policy of 'cutting the head and cutting the tail', and those of us among us have almost become decorations."

"If things go on like this, where will the imperial court have a place for us?"

Li Chongqi raised his glass at this moment, and said with "extreme pride", "My lords, don't forget that ninety percent of the courtiers are still in Tianxing Mansion!
"And how long can the assistant king detain the cabinet and the heads of the seven ministries? As long as we continue to fight with reason, unite as one, and keep pleading for orders, I don't believe that the assistant king will be indifferent. This government will have to return to Tianxing mansion sooner or later. !"

"Yes! Master Li is right!"

"We must continue to ask for orders!"

Everyone was cheering each other on, when they saw the manager of Li's residence rushing over, made a bow to the officials, and then whispered a few words in Li Chongqi's ear.

The latter suddenly said in surprise: "What? The imperial court is going to hold an additional test in Nanjing?!"

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