The next day, the thirteenth day of the first lunar month in the thirteenth year of Hongwu.
At dawn, the Ministry of Punishment is in prison.
The originally lazy jailers suddenly cheered up and straightened their backs.
Lu Zongyi, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, bowed forward to lead the way. Prince Zhu Biao quickly came to a cell with flickering candlelight. There was an old man inside, sitting calmly in front of the prison case.
"Open the door quickly."
Lu Zongyi couldn't wait for the jailer to open the door, so he personally took the key from the jailer's hand and opened the door.
"Master Song."
Zhu Biao entered the cell, strode up to Song Lian, and made a student gesture.
"Oh, your highness is here."
Song Lian opened his wrinkled eyes slightly and looked at the student he was most proud of in his life, with a smile in his eyes.
"I can still see His Highness before I die. It's worth it."
Obviously, in Song Lian's view, Zhu Biao came in a hurry to see him off.
"Congratulations to the Chief Minister of the Song Dynasty for being promoted to the head of hundreds of officials!"
Lu Zongyi on the side spoke repeatedly.
'Chief assistant? '
'The leader of hundreds of officials? '
Song Lian's white eyebrows furrowed. There was no joy in his eyes, but confusion, because he didn't know what a chief assistant was at all, and he never remembered that there was such an official position in this dynasty.
"Master Song, this morning, my father issued a decree to abolish the prime minister system, divide power into six ministries, and establish a cabinet. Master Song, you are the first chief minister of the cabinet appointed by my father."
After smiling, Zhu Biao knew that it would be difficult for Song Lian to understand these contents in just a few words, so he simply sat down opposite Song Lian and explained to Song Lian in detail what the cabinet system was.
After all, most of the political affairs and practical operations of the Hongwu Dynasty were handled by Zhu Biao, so Song Lian, the chief minister of the cabinet, would naturally become Zhu Biao's deputy in the future.
at the same time.
Zuixian Tower, main hall.
The original land of fireworks and willows has completely changed after an overnight renovation.
The kitsch atmosphere is gone, replaced by the aroma of books.
There are two three-foot-high vertical couplets on the left and right, with dragons and phoenixes dancing in their characters, hanging down from the top.
On the left: a body that is neither good nor disgusting, with both good and evil actions;
On the right: Knowing good and evil is liangzhi, doing good and eliminating evil is qingwu;
Hengpi: Unity of knowledge and action.
There are five rows of table cases placed in the center of the main hall. Judging from the material and style, they are all imperial cases moved from the palace. Each imperial table has a seat card folded out of rice paper.
For example, one of the pictures has three lines of content.
The first line: Yongle;
Second row: Zhu Di;
The third row: C1.
At the front of these imperial cases is a three-foot-high mahogany platform with two Taishi chairs on the main side and a huge rice paper at the back.
Next to the mahogany stage, there is another hanging board with five lines of Chinese characters written on rice paper.
Hongwu: two hundred and seventy-six;
Jianwen: three hundred and thirty-six;
Yongle: two hundred and seventy-six;
Hong Xi: two hundred and seventy-six;
Xuande: Two hundred and seventy-six.
"Brother, today we have decreed in Fengtian Palace to abolish the prime minister system and establish a cabinet. Didn't you say yesterday that Song Lian can be called the prime minister? We listened to my brother and exempted him from the crime and directly made him the chief minister. ."
After Lao Zhu went to court, he came to Zuixian Tower immediately.
As soon as I entered the door, I noticed that the Zuixian Building had a completely new look, especially the placement of the tables and the seat cards on them. I looked at them curiously while speaking.
"Well, except for his age, Song Lian's other problems are not big."
There were many generals in Hongwu's dynasty, but not many civil servants were outstanding. This was mainly because Lao Zhu was too strong politically, and those who dared to take the lead were beheaded. Song Lian was considered one of them, and he was used as the first assistant. Indeed, very suitable.
As for Li Shanchang, this person is suitable for Shen Jiang.
"Then there is the adjustment of official salaries and clan titles that brother mentioned yesterday. Biao'er will work with Song Lian and the Ministry of Household Affairs to come up with a specific plan next, and brother will have to take a look at it at that time."
Lao Zhu walked around the main hall, as if he was looking for something, and finally asked a question.
"Where is our seat?"
Ji Boying sat on the mahogany chair on the podium and pointed to a chair next to it.
"this."
As the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, he was the only one, so he naturally had to be special and did not need any seat cards.
Although it was in the side seat, Lao Zhu didn't mind. It was a great honor to be able to sit next to the immortal. He walked up to the podium with a smile and sat in the side seat of Ji Boying. If someone else had asked Lao Zhu to sit in the side seat, I'm afraid the knife has fallen by now.
"You don't need to show me the specific plan. You can decide on the implementation of national policies yourself."
Ji Boying knows very well how much he weighs. It's okay to draw a frame from a historical perspective, but it would be a bit funny to let him practice it.
There are specialties in the arts, and the same goes for bragging.
At this moment, there were footsteps rushing in.
I saw Xiao Zhusi looking in a hurry, holding a silk bag in his hand, out of breath, obviously running all the way.
"As a prince, how can you behave so carelessly?"
Old Zhu glared at Xiao Zhusi, who was so frightened that he quickly stepped forward and handed over the bag.
"Back to my father, I am sending a jade plaque to the immortal master, so I am getting a little anxious now. Please ask my father to punish me!"
Hearing that it was what Ji Boying needed, Lao Zhu waved his hand.
"Take your seat."
Location?
Xiao Zhusi was stunned.
Ji Boying took the bag from his hand and pointed at it, and Xiao Zhusi looked along.
Seat number content: Zhu Di; Hongwu; Jiasan.
As for why Xiao Zhusi entered the training class, this was also decided by Ji Boying after consideration. History has a mysterious force called irresistible force.
Ji Boying cannot guarantee that Zhu Biao in Hongwu time and space will survive.
If Zhu Biao still dies, it would be most suitable for Xiao Zhu Si to take over as the Crown Prince of Hongwu.
"Here, take this away. This is your student ID card."
Ji Boying opened the bag and poured out eleven palm-sized exquisite jade tablets, all made of fine white jade. He took out one of them and handed it to Xiao Zhu Si.
Name: Zhu Di;
Year name: Hongwu;
Student ID: A3.
"Student ID card?"
Lao Zhu was stunned.
"you also have."
Ji Boying handed over the piece that belonged to Lao Zhu.
After Lao Zhu took it, he looked at it with interest.
Name: Zhu Yuanzhang;
Year name: Hongwu;
Student number: A1.
"It's almost time."
Ji Boying tilted his head and glanced at the far left side of the main hall, where a large silver bell hung.
After receiving the signal from Ji Boying's eyes, Lianxiang picked up a small silver hammer and struck the big bell gently. The rich but clear bell sounded in the Zuixian Tower, blending into nothingness and breaking through the barrier. It stirred eight silver bells from other time and space.
"The first session of the Ming Emperor's training course has officially started."
