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Chapter 271 Great court meeting, banquet and call
Zhu Youxiao was busy enough to worship ancestors, pay New Year's greetings to Concubine Liu, and go to the Qing Palace, but he was not the busiest or the most tired.

At dawn, Jin Yiwei began to display halogen books, guards of honor at Danbi and Danchi, set up bright fans in the hall, and trains at Danchi.In the ceremony, there were four whip-beaters, two on the left and two on the left, all standing facing north.

The Jiaofang Division set up bands on both sides of the steps of the palace, standing facing north, and playing big music; the Ritual Division set up Tongwen, and the two cases of jade and silk were on the east side of the steps; There are soldiers outside the door and on the east and west sides of the steps.

In addition, Jin Yiwei also set up generals outside the gate of the Qianqing Palace, on the steps, and at the base of the platform, and put up flags on the east and west sides of the Qianqing Palace gate.

Dian Muguan placed horses, rhinos and elephants on the south side of Wenwu Building, facing east and west.

Qin Tianjian set up Sichenlang to announce the time on the east side of the inner road, and stood on the north side.The two censors who were rectifying etiquette stood on both sides of the steps, facing each other...

Well, let's not go into too much detail.Anyway, it is very grand, ostentatious, particular, cumbersome, and tiring.

To put it briefly, the Great Court will accept congratulations from the ministers and foreign envoys, and also receive a lot of New Year's gifts, Zhu Youxiao also rewarded them separately, and finally tossed the emperor's banquet, which is a very important part of the New Year's Day.
The Spring Festival banquet is also divided into grades. According to the size of the official position, it is divided into four categories: upper table, upper middle table, middle table, and lower table. The meals for each table are also different.

Take the dishes on the above table as an example, there are tea and food like raw flowers, five kinds of fruits, five kinds of roasted fried chicken, phoenix chicken, double stick bones, big oil cakes, five kinds of wine, four kinds of dishes, three kinds of soups, two big steamed buns, horse Beef, sheep and pork with rice and wine for five minutes.

Take a look, this is what the emperor eats when he treats guests, it's really quite ordinary.

As I said before, being able to participate in the New Year's Day banquet is a symbol of status, not what to eat.If you can participate in the central New Year's gathering, you will ask what you can eat and drink.

Besides, there are wine and meat in this banquet, as well as big steamed buns and pork rice, why are you hungry?
Moreover, "Accompanying the general, press wine, fine powder soup, pepper and vinegar meat with head and hoof, cluster two steamed buns, pork rice, and wine for one minute; , steamed beef, double-down steamed buns, noodle soup, and wine for one minute."

It can be said that regardless of their status, everyone has a share, which is much more upscale than giving boxed lunches, and it can be regarded as very benevolent and humane.

With the performance of "The Song of Flame Essence for Good Luck" and "The Song of Shang Wanshou", the emperor held up the first wine, marking the beginning of the nine drinking sessions of the banquet.

The emperor seemed to be in a good mood for the New Year's Eve, with a warm smile and a loud voice, which made the officials at the banquet feel a lot more relaxed.

Originally, I wanted to play with you guys, but music and dancing have already been arranged, so forget it.

Zhu Youxiao glanced around, and finally focused on a table.There is Zhu Youjian at this table, as well as—uncle Zhu Yujian, who is three generations behind, so I am too embarrassed to meet him.

However, according to Zhu Youxiao's arrangement, Zhu Yujian worked very hard in Zongxue, and studied economics.

After defeating Jiannu's attack, Bi Ziyan will return to Beijing to serve as the governor of the central bank, and Zhu Yujian may be sent to Nanjing to manage Jiangnan commercial taxation.

Another new agency that Zhu Youxue is planning will be the Ministry of Commerce or the National Taxation Bureau, which is still under the Ministry of Household Affairs for the time being, but will be independent in the future.

The system of three provinces and six ministries established from the Sui Dynasty has been inherited to the present. Although there have been changes in functions in successive dynasties, in Zhu Youxiao's view, it has not adapted to the development of society.

It is the task that Zhu Youxiao will plan and implement step by step to make government agencies more detailed and make their functions more professional and efficient.

For example, the collection of commercial taxes was not considered a real item in the Ming Dynasty, but this was the growth point of the country's fiscal revenue.

It is Zhu Youxiao's idea to increase the collection of commercial taxes and reduce the collection of land taxes.Instead of chasing after the end, picking food from Shengdou Xiaomin's mouth.

For this reason, it is not a big deal to improve the social status of merchants.It is Zhu Youxiao's attempt to bestow the honor on the people.

"Wang's Companion." Zhu Youxiao turned his head and said to Wang Tiqian: "Set up a seat under the steps, and I want to call a few ministers to ask questions."

"Slaves obey the order." Wang Tiqian bowed to accept the order, and called the palace servants to set up an embroidery pier under the emperor's imperial table.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a while, and said, "Please invite Master Sun to come here first."

The palace servants took orders to go, and soon called Sun Chengzong to the front.

"I respectfully wish you a happy New Year's Day, and a long life like a border." Sun Chengzong bowed and saluted, and first gave the emperor "New Year's greetings".

Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "I also wish Master Sun good health, and share my worries. Give me a seat."

After Sun Chengzong thanked him, he sat on the embroidered pier and waited respectfully for the emperor to speak.

Even though Zhu Youxiao didn't send Sun Chengzong to Liaodong, but this year's affairs of the Ministry of War have been complicated. He talked, issued orders, and made suggestions. The next one is still so busy and tired!
"Master Sun has worked hard in the past year." Zhu Youxiao looked at the white hair on Sun Chengzong's sideburns, and said with some regret: "The rebellion in She'an, the rampant captives in the East, and the war is a national event. In the next few years, Master Sun may be rare." Leisure."

Sun Chengzong cupped his hands and said: "It's all about Long Live's planning and planning. The country's situation is improving day by day. I can do what I can, so why dare to say hard work?"

Zhu Youxiao shook his head and said: "The plan is simple, but it takes a lot of effort to implement it. Sun Shi and Yuan Shiyi are inside and outside, so I can rest assured about the Liaodong war. The weakness of Donglu has been exposed. As long as you are not in a hurry Suppress consumption rashly, and I think it will be possible to win without a fight in three to five years."

Sun Chengzong nodded lightly, and said: "Suppression and consumption are indeed constantly weakening the strength of the Eastern Captives, but to completely eliminate them, we still need to regain the lost ground and persecute them more forcefully."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said: "Of course, winning without fighting is just a metaphor. I know that if you want to sweep the hole, you still have to fight a few tough battles with Donglu. But you have to do what you can, and you must not be in a hurry. .As long as the country is well organized, with the strength of Ming Dynasty, Donglu has absolutely no chance of winning."

Sun Chengzong pondered for a while, and said: "The evils of the Great Ming Dynasty are deep, how can I not know? But if you are eager to seek treatment, it is inevitable that you will be suspected of being too aggressive. The words of the humble minister are still a long-lived lesson."

Zhu Youxiao lowered his eyes, he naturally knew what Sun Chengzong said about being anxious and eager to seek medical treatment.

This year, well, it should be last year.The "clear village payment" that was introduced, as well as the punishment of illegal gentry, were carried out in a strict manner.It can be said that among the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, not many did this.

Killing scholars and pitting Confucianism is the name of a faint king? !Zhu Youxiao sneered a few times in his heart, but his gentle smile returned to his face, and he said, "I've remembered what Master Sun said."

Take advice with an open mind and never change.Zhu Youxiao likes this method very much, and whoever dares to stand up to the wind should hit him mercilessly.

After chatting casually for a few more words, Sun Chengzong retreated under the envious or jealous eyes of the officials.

In the new year, there is already an iron fist, and the deepening of reforms should be much smoother, right?
Zhu Youxiao looked around at the officials at the banquet, and narrowed his eyes imperceptibly.

Zhu Yujian sat at the table, not paying attention to Jiaofangsi's song and dance performance.His eyes cast on the emperor from time to time, and his thoughts continued.

It stands to reason that the emperor personally sent someone to rescue him and the prince of the Tang Dynasty from the cage and send them to the capital to study at Zongxue, which should be more important.

But after coming to the capital, the emperor did not summon him.It's just that the internal officials sent a message, first to let Tang Shizi take a good rest and recuperate, and second to ask him to study hard so that he will be appointed in the future.

In this regard, Zhu Yujian felt that the emperor's attitude had not changed, but he was not very satisfied with his knowledge.From the "Da Ming Forum", he also figured out some preferences of the emperor, and gained a deeper understanding of "manipulating the world".

Well, since Zongxue is a subject arranged by the emperor, and he is designated to specialize in economic management, he should study hard and satisfy the emperor.

As for another reason why the emperor has not summoned him, Zhu Yujian thinks it should be a matter of seniority.The emperor may feel that it is uncomfortable to meet each other, but Zhu Yujian has no intention of being a senior at all.

Just when Zhu Yujian saw the emperor for the first time and was thinking wildly, the internal officials came to summon him, and the emperor finally called his name.

In the end, it was not appropriate, and Zhu Youxiao didn't call his courtiers to come closer.Sun Chengzong, Xu Guangqi, Li Qiyuan, Bi Zisu, Tao Langxian, and the chief assistant Han Yu who has submitted his resignation are all important ministers at the top of the pyramid.

Zhu Yujian was the first one summoned by the clan.Maybe the emperor also felt that after such a long time, he should say a few words in person.

Zhu Yujian hurried forward and bowed to salute, "I wish you a very happy New Year's Day."

Hearing Zhu Yujian claiming to be a humble minister, Zhu Youxiao secretly heaved a sigh of relief, smiled and nodded, and said along the way: "Zhu Qing is free, and I will give you a seat."

Not to mention clan relatives, it is appropriate to address them as monarchs and ministers, and it saves embarrassment for both parties.

After Zhu Yujian sat down, he was respectful and waited quietly for the emperor to speak.

"I know that although you are trapped in the imperial court, you have not abandoned your studies." Zhu Youxiao pondered for a while, and said: "But those Confucian classics are far from enough to be useful in the world. Unless you sit People who eat to the end of their lives don’t want to support themselves.”

Zhu Yujian bowed and cupped his hands and said: "Long live what you said is true. As a descendant of the Zhu family, I don't want to sit on the fat of the people and want to do something to serve the country."

"There are too few of the sects and vassals who are so self-motivated." Zhu Youxiao sighed: "The clan branches multiplied, the clan size expanded rapidly, and the financial burden of the imperial court was extremely heavy. Are the sons and daughters of feudal lords willing to come to the capital to enroll? Especially the vassals of distant clans, who have difficulty supporting their families, but they still sit still and refuse to find their own way out."

Zhu Yujian quite agreed with this, and said: "The Taizu once issued an edict: the princes and grandsons of Fanjun, who have civil and military talents, and who are worthy of appointment, are well-known in the main courtyard. Fa. My minister thinks it is very good."

Zhu Youxiao smiled wryly, and said: "It is a good policy to set up the imperial examination to set up the imperial examination, exchange official positions for titles, and let the sons and daughters of the imperial family be self-sufficient. But in your opinion, how many children of the imperial family can pass the imperial examination?"

Zhu Yujian also showed a helpless expression, and let the pampered sons of the vassal clan take the imperial examinations. Indeed, few of them could compete with the poor students who studied hard.

And the change of the imperial clan was not Zhu Youxiao's creation. There had been this discussion before, but it was collectively opposed by civil officials.But if you look for the right path for the imperial examination, how many of the sons and daughters of the vassal clan can pass the exam?

For these parasites, Zhu Youxiao has been thinking hard, but until now, there is no effective solution.

Thinking about it from another angle, how many people are willing to work hard and work hard on their own if they can get something for nothing and wait to die?
"If you really want to exchange your title for an official position, I can also make it easier for them." Zhu Youxiao said: "If you don't take the imperial examination, let the clan's family recommend a candidate, and the imperial court will test it and then grant the official position."

Zhu Yujian said happily: "Long live is wise and wise, this method is very good."

But Zhu Youxiao knew that this method would not be so easy to pass in the court.

The imperial examination system and the selection of officials are the system of selecting talents and appointing officials that has been inherited for hundreds of years.If the Clan Mansion had the power to recommend vassal talents for officials, it would have an impact on the existing bureaucratic system.

From the court to the local government, officials are all selected through the right path.It is foreseeable and happened that the change of the imperial family is a chance to open the door of luck, and it is strongly opposed by the existing civil officials.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao thinks that changing the imperial family may be a solution, but it is definitely not a good way.Because, lowering the requirements of the sons and daughters of the clan, coupled with their pretentiousness, may make the administration of officials worse.

But no matter what the effect is, Zhu Youxiao has to try it.In the case of strengthening the supervision of officials and improving the system, let's see if there are any talents in the clan.For example, someone like Zhu Yujian can be cultivated.

Obviously, Zhu Yujian was imprisoned since he was a child, and within a few days of being pampered and pampered, he didn't have the laziness of sitting and eating to grow old like the sons of the vassals.

But in terms of life experience and experience, Zhu Yujian is still lacking.In Zhu Youxiao's plan, he still wanted him to learn more about the sufferings of the people.Of course, the spirit that should have cannot be worn away.

Faced with Zhu Yujian's happy agreement, Zhu Youxiao knew that his opinion was correct.Zhu Yujian is too young and immature!

"I know that you have worked very hard in Zongxue, and economic talents are in short supply in the country, and they will be of great use in the future." Zhu Youxiao looked at the example of the vassal clan he was going to set, and said earnestly: "I hope that the clan will change the teaching." You can be a role model, would you like to?"

"My minister is willing." Zhu Yujian bowed and replied: "As a descendant of Taizu, if he can't support himself, wouldn't he be humiliating his ancestors?"

"Very good." Zhu Youxiao nodded with satisfaction, and said, "I'm a good student to study. If you have any ideas and questions, you can tell me directly."

"My minister complies with the order." Zhu Yujian got up and saluted, and then left.

Zhu Youxiao felt that the courtiers he summoned should be fine, and those who are celebrating Chinese New Year don't need to call them one by one to show their favor.Just when the song and dance stopped, he raised the second wine for the Spring Festival banquet to all the courtiers.

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(End of this chapter)