The atmosphere in Fengtian Hall changed instantly. All the officials who had been so happy just now lowered their heads in unison.
With a snap, Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the armrest of the dragon chair heavily with his big hand.
All the officials were frightened and trembled.
"Hmph! Ridiculous!!"
Zhu Yuanzhang shouted. At this time, the officials in the court still didn't know what happened, and they couldn't figure out what happened to provoke His Majesty again.
Logically speaking, there is nothing wrong with this military report.
Lan Yu's eyes lit up, she took a step forward and said,
"Your Majesty is right! This matter is indeed ridiculous! Little Timur is still fighting so hard,
From my perspective, these generals have brought shame on the Ming Dynasty! "
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know who to vent his anger on, so he glared, pointed at Lan Yu and shouted angrily,
"Get out!"
Lan Yu looked at Chang Mao aggrievedly, hoping that Chang Mao would come forward and say a few words to help him build a ladder.
But Chang Mao was no longer willing to cooperate with Lan Yu's performance. He lowered his head and didn't even respond to Lan Yu's eyes. Even Chang Mao could see that the old uncle was flattering this time and hit the horse's hooves.
That's not what your Majesty is angry about at all. Of course, if you ask Chang Mao to tell you something, he won't be able to.
Lan Yu was stunned on the spot, not knowing what to do for a moment, but His Majesty had no intention of letting him go, and shouted again,
"We told you to get out, why are you still standing there? Get out!"
Lan Yu curled her lips and walked out of Fengtian Palace angrily. Even the Duke of Japan, whom His Majesty always favored, got out. Now all the officials saw that something was wrong.
They didn't dare to say anything more, and they all crowded into the array of officials, for fear that His Majesty would be displeased and scolded him again when he saw them.
"His Majesty..."
When the atmosphere was awkward, Zhu Tong, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward and said respectfully,
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyelids and asked angrily,
"What?"
Zhan Hui, the official minister, couldn't help but look sideways at Zhu Tong, wondering what the old fox was going to do.
In the current situation, Your Majesty is very angry. Didn't he rush to send it up?
"Your Majesty, I think His Majesty the Holy Sun is coming to Beijing soon. Do you want to prepare for his enthronement?"
Zhu Tong's words shocked everyone. When some newly promoted officials from various state capitals heard this, their legs went weak.
No matter how ignorant anyone is, they all know that Zhu Tong’s words are extremely treasonous!
The current emperor is in the Spring and Autumn Period, and he has not yet abdicated. A new emperor has been appointed here. Where will the current majesty be placed? !
Did the Master of the Ministry of Etiquette find life boring after becoming a second-rank official, so he had to seek death? !
Unexpectedly, after Zhu Yuanzhang heard Zhu Tong's words, he was stunned for a moment, then his face turned cloudy and he said happily,
"Hahahaha, we forgot about this! That's right! We need to prepare early!
It just so happens that your Etiquette Department is also responsible for this matter, let me tell you! Don't be afraid to spend money! Let us choose the best of everything!
If our eldest grandson loses his status, we won't be able to forgive you! "
Zhu Tong, the Minister of Rites, said respectfully,
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Zhu Tong's operation stunned most of the officials in the court. Even Zhan Hui, the Minister of Civil Affairs, couldn't help but look at Zhu Tong deeply.
After all, he is an old fox. He is really a caring person of His Majesty. If you are a minister, it is hard to think of not being promoted.
And all the newly promoted court officials couldn't help but be dumbfounded. Not to mention that Lord Hongwu, instead of being angry about the new emperor's ascension to the throne, was overjoyed.
In this way, His Highness Shengsun's succession to the throne is already a certainty. This alone has shocked them enough.
Also, when he first entered the officialdom, other fellow officials in Beijing repeatedly emphasized that the most important thing for an official in the capital is frugality.
Because Your Majesty cherishes things the most and best is frugal,
According to their observations, His Majesty is indeed like this,
But when it comes to His Majesty’s succession to the throne, His Majesty is uncharacteristically unconventional. He doesn’t save anything. Instead, he wants the best in everything. It’s conceivable how much money the treasury will have to spend after this enthronement ceremony.
etc!
The newly promoted officials suddenly thought of something and subconsciously looked at Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Household Affairs who was standing in the front row of civil servants.
This Lord Xia can be said to be the brave man of the Ming Dynasty!
Your Majesty doesn't even sell your face. How many times has your Majesty gone to the Ministry of Household Affairs to ask for money, but he has always been rejected. There has never been a time when Your Majesty has not walked into the Ministry of Household Affairs with great interest, and then came out angrily and cursed.
But there is nothing we can do about Mr. Xia. Mr. Xia's official position is as stable as a mountain.
It stands to reason that for such an extravagant move, Your Majesty must pay money to the treasury, which will have to pass Mr. Xia's test. If Mr. Xia firmly shakes his head and refuses to pay, wouldn't His Majesty have nothing to do?
Just when the officials were thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang also looked at Xia Yuanji at the right time and asked in a good mood. Our eldest grandson will spend a lot of money for this matter. Can you pay us the money in advance?
I saw Xia Yuanji nodded and said without even hesitating,
"Yes, Your Majesty."
This scene shocked all the new officials, and they roared in their hearts,
Oh my God! what is happening? Mr. Xia, the Iron Rooster who plucked his feathers, actually agreed so easily? !
Not to mention 100%, after these new officials entered the capital, they at least felt that they had learned about seven or eight of the ways of the capital's officialdom.
But today the DPRK will directly shatter all their inexplicable self-confidence.
Only then did they realize that they didn’t understand Beijing at all!
However, a group of senior officials serving in the DPRK had a completely different attitude from them. Instead, they had expressions of matter-of-factness.
The officialdom of the capital is very deep, but it is hard to say and easy to say. In the final analysis, there are only three words, that is Zhu Xiongying,
As long as you fully understand the meaning of these three words, no matter how prosperous you are in the court, at least you will be promoted step by step.
Of course, even if some old officials in the DPRK would give a few words of advice to new officials for the sake of their colleagues or fellow villagers,
But no one has told these new officials this ultimate truth. What a joke! If you don't even have time to hide the truth behind getting promoted and making a fortune, how can you talk to others casually?
You must know that the position in the court is a carrot and a pit. If everyone knows this truth and everyone wants to make progress, then there will be no room for improvement.
This is part of the officialdom culture. There are some things that you don’t tell when you see through them, and there is no goodwill for no reason. Everything is based on the exchange of interests. If you want to understand the unspoken rules, you have to go all the way.
"Come on, let's get started."
Zhu Yuanzhang was in a good mood, and all the officials below also stepped forward to make trouble.
In terms of military affairs, in addition to the biggest Timur war, it is also a general report on the vassal control situations of His Highness Seventh, His Highness Twelfth, Li Wenzhong, and Zhu Shouqian.
The civil affairs are all routine matters, nothing more than household registration, taxation and so on.
