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Chapter 411 Old Wei's method, North Korea presents beauties
Although the governor of the river channel is a newly established official position, he is not a polished commander. Zhu Youxiao has already designated the Department of Dushui Qingli from the Ministry of Industry, and Zuo Guangdou will lead it.

The division of the six parts is too rough, and Zhu Youxiao had to change it a long time ago, but he also knew that he should not rush it for a while.According to the definition of later generations, the Yamen of the Governor of the River Channel is newly built, which is equivalent to the Ministry of Water Resources.

The emperor and his ministers talked for a long time before Zuo Guangdou left.

Walking out of the Meridian Gate, Lao Zuo looked back at the majestic Meridian Gate Tower, shook his head with a wry smile, turned around and left quickly.

Entering Beijing from Shaanxi, when Lao Zuo passed through Shanxi, he stopped by the governor of Shanxi, Yang Lian.He and Yang Lian are the backbone of the Donglin Party, known as "Yang Zuo".

Although the governors of the northern provinces have received imperial orders, they will report to Beijing after the autumn harvest.The imperial decree also specifically stated that the governors of all provinces are required to prepare a thorough and detailed disaster relief plan based on the assumption of a major disaster.

But Yang Lian couldn't wait any longer, his friend entered Beijing first, so he wanted to ask his friend to bring his memorabilia to His Majesty.

There are many criticisms of some policies of the imperial court in the memorial. The main points include: the emperor allowed the factory guards to run rampant, abused his power, promoted officials who followed his influence, rejected and attacked honest officials, and suppressed students...

It is risky to submit such a memorial, and Yang Lian also believes in Zuo Guangdou's character and character.The key is that he didn't know how many times he played it, but the emperor simply ignored it.

Of course, Yang Lian was Yang Lian, and he didn't give up his picks if he had any opinions.

As the highest governor of a province, Yang Lian often went deep into the fields and houses in green shirts and shoes, inspected in modest clothes, knew all about the sickness in the village, punished the evil gentry and the powerful, and was loved by the people.

Zuo Guangdou didn't quite agree with some policies of the imperial court, and felt that his old friend was also sincere, and he didn't criticize the emperor in the memorial, but pointed to the courtiers and eunuchs around the emperor, so he agreed.

But Lao Zuo traveled all the way, and what he saw and heard was quite different from what he saw a few years ago.Not only the roads, houses, etc. have changed, but the appearance of the people has also changed a lot.

As for the reversal of the battle in Liaodong, Lao Zuo also knew about it in the imperial palace newspaper and the "Da Ming Forum".

Since the old slave rebelled against the Ming Dynasty, the Ming army has suffered repeated defeats in repeated battles. Hundreds of thousands of troops have been lost, millions of people have been abandoned, and most of Liaodong has been lost.As an imperial official, Lao Zuo felt much more strongly about this than ordinary people.

But now, the turning point of the situation in Liaodong has affected tens of thousands of people.It's not about increasing taxes and increasing taxes to make people feel sad, but exempting and reducing taxes so that the common people are not oppressed.

The cost of the Liaodong war is better known to the old Zuo than the common people. The "Liao pay" that was added during the Wanli period has already shown that the imperial court's finances are stretched.

Although Lao Zuo had some complaints about the imperial court's policies and the emperor's behavior, he still understood the overall situation and was not as paranoid as some people.

I have to admit that Daming has changed a lot in the past few years, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is thriving.

Both the war and the people are gradually getting better.Those who are resentful, or even dissatisfied, are mostly because their own interests have been damaged.

Back in Beijing, Lao Zuo saw more, and also called on Sun Chengzong, Li Qiyuan, Xu Guangqi and others.From their mouths, Lao Zuo knew more and was even more shocked.

Not to mention martial arts, the Academy of Sciences, and the Agricultural Academy led by Xu Guangqi, the cost of these is not a big deal.The investment in Liaodong and Southwest China in the past few years alone is astronomical.

The emperor even took out all the gold, flowers and silver to expand his armaments and reward meritorious soldiers.

The palace people in the palace have been released in several batches, but they have never been recruited again; the expenses in the palace are also calculated carefully, and the Longevity Festival is no longer held. How can you still say that the emperor is a fool?

Of course, in Yang Lian's memorial, he didn't dare to say anything about a fool.But at this time, is it inappropriate to add obstacles to the emperor?

What changed Lao Zuo's mind in the end was the emperor's summons. He was spending money everywhere, and the emperor did not show stinginess in the investment in water conservancy. He only wanted to reduce the impact of the disaster and make the people suffer less damage.

Lao Zuo squeezed the memorial in his arms, and quickened his pace even more.Although he felt that he had broken his promise to Yang Lian, he didn't regret it very much.

Perhaps after Yang Dahong returned to Beijing, he would change his mind and take the overall situation into consideration.Thinking this way, Lao Zuo ordered his servants to turn the car around and head straight for Hedao Xinyamen.

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Zuo Guangdou resigned and left, but the emperor didn't have time to "punish" Xiaohui. Although it was exciting, the emperor liked it.

"Thank you, my servant, for your grace." Old Wei, who hadn't seen him for a long time, entered the hall and knelt, walked a few steps on his knees, and kowtowed heavily.

Zhu Youxiao raised his hand and said, "Wei Ban is flat." After a pause, the emperor asked again, "I've lived in the mansion, but are you still used to it?"

"Have it, get used to it." Old Wei kowtowed again, his voice choked with sobs, "I am so grateful for the emperor's kindness, I can't sleep at night, and I finally thought of a way to repay it just in case."

Oh, Zhu Youxiao was a little curious, what idea did Old Wei think of.

Last time, in order to repay his kindness, he wanted to bring his niece and granddaughter into the palace, that is, Concubine Ren Rong, who was called "beautiful and cunning" in history, was rejected by the emperor, so what will he do this time?

"Get up and talk." Zhu Youxiao's eyes flickered, and his heart became a little more vigilant.

In history, Wei Zhongxian and the Hakka family persecuted their concubines in the palace. If you look into the reason, it should be because Concubine Ren Rong gave birth to the concubine Zhu Cijiong.

Think about it, the little carpenter's heirs all died suspiciously, but the conceived prince Zhu Cijiong grew up healthily.

If it wasn't for the mysterious explosion at Wang Gong's factory, Zhu Cijiong was frightened to death, and he would naturally be the sole heir of the little carpenter.Old Wei and the Ke family are naturally prosperous and wealthy, and they have no worries.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao will not accept Concubine Rong, even though she is said to be very beautiful and enchanting.Therefore, Zhu Youxiao must clean up the palace and never let Old Wei interfere.

Leading the East Factory and supervising all the officials are foreign affairs. Zhu Youxiao thinks that Lao Wei is quite competent.If he remains loyal, he would like to give Old Wei a good death.

Rewarding mansions is also a reward for meritorious service, and eunuchs are always given titles, and civil servants will inevitably make noise, and Zhu Youxiao is also very helpless.According to his stinginess, giving a false title is cheaper than rewarding a mansion, right?
Old Wei stood up, half-bowed and began to play: "My lord, this year's weather will be smooth and everything will go smoothly. The Longevity Festival must be held in a decent manner, so as to show the brilliance of the emperor and this peaceful and prosperous age."

For the Longevity Day, Zhu Youxiao pursed his lips, he could do it or not.Ping Liao did not succeed, it is better to spend the money wisely.

Old Wei saw that the emperor didn't interrupt, so he continued: "For the sake of Daming, the emperor has never been stingy with money, gold, flowers and silver, so that he has no money to organize such an important celebration as the Longevity Festival. Those vassal kings Have the dignitaries generously donated money for the country and the court?"

It makes sense, isn't this Daming my own?Um, no, this Daming belongs to me, and no one can take it away.

Zhu Youxiao blinked his eyes, waiting for Old Wei to continue.

Old Wei looked full of righteous indignation, and played: "The servants are willing to go to the house of the nobles in the capital, as well as the vassal kings of the provinces. Dongchang can also send people to show the righteousness, and let them donate money to save this year's money. The Wanshou Festival is held in a grand and grand manner.”

Donate and lose, but also understand the righteousness, that is, forcefully apportion the donation!
Zhu Youxiao stroked his forehead gently, feeling that this idea was not good.If it is for state affairs, such as the Liaodong War, and the rich and powerful vassals are asked to pay, there is no psychological burden.When he was in a hurry, he could do the housework.

But to celebrate his own birthday and offend the rich and powerful, the loss outweighs the gain.It's not that he is afraid of them, but Zhu Youxiao has long-term plans and is not in a hurry.

Old Wei waited impatiently for the emperor's decision, he was familiar with this matter!When raising funds to set up a bank, he ran across the provinces, and squeezed out 50 taels from that fat man of King Fu alone!

"How can I not know about Wei Ban's loyalty?" Zhu Youxiao raised his eyes and said softly, "Now that Liaodong is not in peace, even if you have money, the Longevity Festival is not the time to make a fuss."

After a pause, Zhu Youxiao continued: "In this way, I will keep it simple this year. For my birthday, I think it is more easy-going and convenient to be with the harem."

Old Wei was a little disappointed, but the emperor's authority was getting stronger and stronger. Although he didn't speak harshly, the things he had decided could not be changed.

"The emperor is for Daming—really..." Old Wei was so moved that he almost cried.

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said: "Wei Ban, the admiral of Dongchang, made my eyes and ears clear and made corrupt officials terrified. This is a great achievement. If you continue to work faithfully, I can feel at ease in this palace." .”

"Yes, yes." Old Wei bowed and said, "The slaves are loyal and do their best to make the emperor feel at ease and not bother him."

Zhu Youxiao nodded, picked up the items on the table, and said, "This is a reward for Wei Ban, an overseas item brought by the North Korean envoy."

"Slave, thank you Long Live Long En." Old Wei's knees were astonishingly flexible, and he was so short that the emperor blinked his eyes so quickly.

Old Wei resigned with a look of gratitude, and the emperor also lamented for Old Wei's flexible knees. It would be a pity not to practice some skills such as skating.

Stretching, the emperor stood up, looked up and saw Fan Xiaohui standing beside her with a low eyebrow.

Pretend to be honest, do you think that I have remembered in seven seconds and forgot about "Heaven will pay off"?
"Xiaohui, have you figured out the answer?" The emperor's voice was not high, but in Xiaohui's ears, there was a buzzing echo.

"The emperor——" Fan Xiaohui raised her face pitifully, seeing that the emperor's expression was not accommodating, she said, "Hey, it's cool for autumn, isn't it? It's cool for autumn, it's cool for autumn , do you want to say goodbye?"

Zhu Youxiao was stunned, what a mess, he even forgot the question of "heaven will pay back", and even made "it's cool in autumn".

Seeing the emperor's strange expression, Fan Xiaohui grinned, and changed the subject: "My lord, I will accompany you to see the beautiful women of North Korea, they are all anxious!"

With a snort, Zhu Youxiao rolled his eyes and stepped out of the hall, followed by Xiaohui who was frowning.

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After the reign of Lingyang Lord Li Zhen of North Korea, he immediately sent envoys to the capital of the Ming Dynasty to request canonization.

At that time, the Ming court was quite controversial in the court, and there was a proposal to "speak the crime and punish the king to strengthen the king's gang".

In the end, based on Mao Wenlong's memorial, the change of Yuan Keli's attitude, and the needs of the situation in Liaodong, he finally decided to recognize Li Jing's succession to the throne.

But the acknowledgment was an acknowledgment, and the envoys sent by the Joseon Dynasty only brought back the imperial edict of the Ming court recognizing Li Zhen as the king of Joseon. The Ming court did not send envoys to North Korea to hold the canonization ceremony.

Including Zhu Youxiao, they don't know much about the situation in North Korea, nor do they know the urgency of Li Zhen's desire to win the title.

Without the acknowledgment and canonization of the Celestial Kingdom, Li Jing would not be able to completely clear up the suspicion of usurping the throne, and the hostile factions in the country would not let it go.Even if there is a flaw in the procedure, it will not be convincing.

As soon as the imperial edict of the Ming court arrived in North Korea, it immediately aroused the doubts of the Korean subjects. It's not that Tu Xiaobang heard about it, it's a strange thing, it's against the ritual of the heavenly sages."

Therefore, Li Yu had to send envoys to Beijing again, and asked the Ming court to send envoys to complete the ceremony of conferring on him as soon as possible.

This time, the envoy sent by Li Zhen not only brought a lot of silver, ginseng, and treasures, but also presented four beauties to the emperor, all of whom had not undergone plastic surgery.

Looking at the difference between Korean beauties in this era and later generations, the emperor summoned them in Maoqin Hall of Qianqing Palace with strong curiosity.

The four beauties were led by the officials of the Ministry of Rites and waited outside the hall first. The North Korean court invited Li Dezhen, the judge of the Hancheng government, and Hong Yihan, the scribe, to enter first, knelt down and kowtowed, and paid homage to the great emperor of the kingdom of heaven.

Zhu Youxiao raised his hand and ordered the foreign envoy to stay flat, and Wang Tiqian stepped forward to take the memorial and forward it.

According to the procedures of the Ming Dynasty, after the North Korean envoys arrived in Beijing, they first submitted the documents they had entered to the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Rites, and the Department of Officials.

Then, the document needs to be discussed and answered by the Ministry of Rites, and then transferred to the cabinet for drafting, and then submitted to the emperor for review, approved by the emperor Zhu, and sent to the relevant departments for processing.

The last time the envoy was invited to come, the officials of the Ministry of Rites, in the process of negotiating and revising the Korean documents, demanded bribes regardless of the size of the requested matter, which completely embarrassed the heaven and the kingdom.Because of this, the emperor was furious and severely cleaned the officials of the Ministry of Rites.

No one from the Ministry of Rites dared to do this again when the envoy was invited to come again this time. Hong Yihan, the secretary who came with the regiment both times, was very moved by this.

The emperor already knew the content of the memorial, and it was just for show.How to deal with this matter has been determined.North Korea has also agreed to all the conditions, and there is no need to procrastinate.

What's more, today is different from the past.The reversal of the situation in Liaodong has greatly reduced the role of North Korea. The plan to train North Korean soldiers is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and has been put on hold for the time being.

But it is not enough to say that North Korea is completely useless.The establishment of slavery is still alive, and North Korea is always a factor that cannot be ignored because of its geographical location.

Opening the memorial and taking a few symbolic glances, the emperor said slowly, "I will deal with it after the court meeting."

After a pause, he added: "The envoys will travel thousands of miles across the sea and come back to make a request. I agree to grant the canon. I will wait for the dispatched officials to discuss and make the request."

"Foreign minister, thank you for your long live Long En." Please make the judge of Seoul Mansion, Li Dezhen, and the scribe, Hong Yihan, overjoyed, kneel down and thank you for your kindness.

The emperor made it very clear that the matter of enshrining the ceremony is going through the procedure, he has no objection, and it is estimated that there is no problem with the court meeting.When the imperial court decides on the candidates for the edict, he will definitely play.

Hurry up, call the beauty in and let me have a look.If it weren't for the beautiful women, who would rarely summon you?
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