Qianqing Palace, inner palace.
After blowing out the candle, everything was silent.
Tang Guifei was dressed in gauze, and even though the weather outside was gloomy, it was still hot and humid inside the palace.
She knelt and pressed Zhu Qiyu's shoulders gently.
"Tang Xing has made progress. A few days ago, Shang Ren wrote a letter praising Tang Xing. Recently, Li Xian also praised Tang Xing."
Tang Guifei's fingers stiffened slightly when she mentioned her father.
She didn't dare to show it. The emperor was tired of her father. It was a great blessing that she could stay in the palace to serve him. She didn't dare to cause trouble to his majesty.
"I've been thinking recently, have I been too harsh on him?" Zhu Qiyu's tone was filled with regret.
Tang Guifei's fingers were slightly stiff, and a smile appeared on her face: "If it hadn't been for Your Majesty to sharpen my father, I would not be where I am today. Please don't transfer him back to the center just because of some achievements."
Zhu Qiyu felt comfortable hearing this.
Relatives need ability, but their ability must not be too great.
Obviously, Tang Xing has neither, which is not a good thing, but it is also a good thing.
Shang Ren and Li Xian probably mentioned him out of face, but Zhu Qiyu was not sure whether there was any real progress.
"My dearest concubine, the world is sober."
Zhu Qiyu was very satisfied with her answer: "Tang Xing has some experience in Liaodong. It will be good for him. When the Liaodong war is over, I will promote him based on his merit."
Concubine Tang secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The emperor did not want to transfer Tang Xing back to the center at all, but just tested her attitude.
If she doesn't consider the issue from the emperor's perspective for the sake of her mother's clan, she will lose all her glory.
This is the emperor's test.
"Liaodong is a treasure land..."
Zhu Qiyu stretched out his hand and walked up his knees: "When the Karaqin tribe is defeated, I will order Yu Qian to move to Liaodong."
"Prepare money and food first so that the soldiers can cultivate themselves."
"In autumn, I will ask Yu Qian's troops to leave Liaodong and push the defense line north."
"Tang Xing's stay in Liaodong has made great achievements."
Concubine Tang's eyes widened, but she didn't dare to say anything.
The emperor's power was too strong, so she was cautious about her words and deeds, fearing that she would displease the emperor for any trivial matter.
Furthermore, she also heard from Tan Yunxian that the emperor was about to recover.
Now there are only two people in the harem, namely her and Tan Yunxian.
The first one to give birth to an heir must be one of them, so she had to seize this opportunity.
Let the emperor do whatever he wants.
Maybe this is her chance to become the ruler of the middle palace.
"I know that your Majesty is doing this for your father's good." Tang Guifei felt strange that the topic of discussion at this time was actually her father.
"You also need someone to help you in the palace."
"If the mother clan is not good enough, it cannot stand in the palace."
Zhu Qiyu became more and more aggressive, gesturing with his palms: "Your brother is too young and won't be able to come out to do things for a while."
Tang Xing has only one heir, who is only four years old this year.
It turns out that Concubine Tang had an older brother who died young when she was seven years old. After his death, her biological mother followed him, and Tang Xing became a widower.
Tang Xing's concubine gave birth to two more sons for him. Unfortunately, they were not lucky and neither of them lived past the age of five.
This younger son was born in old age, and I don’t know if the child will survive.
"Your Majesty is thinking about my concubine's home, and I am grateful in my heart." Tang Guifei avoided, but Zhu Qiyu followed her like a shadow and could not get rid of her.
She could only suffer it all her life, and she let out a soft groan from her mouth.
"Tan Shi said that I can continue to have children."
"Of course I have to plan for you. When we have a child, he will also look to foreigners."
"Look at the brothers Sun Jizong, they are loyal to King Mobei."
"When King Mobei seized the throne, they helped him a lot."
Zhu Qiyu turned over and lay on his back: "I also hope to have a relative like this."
"Your Majesty's wishes will come true, of course!" Tang Guifei and the emperor looked directly at each other, with a bit of embarrassment on their pretty faces.
Zhu Qiyu put one hand behind his head, resting his arm on his arm, and looked at her with a smile: "Now that the daughters of hundreds of officials in the world are entering the palace, there is no shortage of good-looking ones."
"It's just that I have passed the age of only looking at colors."
"If it were a few years ago, I would naturally pick the ones with good colors and put them all into the harem."
"Now, I prefer women with both talent and beauty, as well as both political integrity and talent."
"The most important thing is to be able to contribute to me and to the former government."
Zhu Qiyu looked at her: "Just like a noble concubine, she is my good wife... It's hot today, so take it easy."
Concubine Tang's pretty face changed, and she said angrily: "Your Majesty!"
"Let's get down to business!" Zhu Qiyu helped her.
Concubine Tang felt something strange and hesitated: "Your Majesty's body and bones are not yet completely healthy. Please control yourself."
"Of course, I've been through it for several months, not less than a few days."
Zhu Qiyu's smile did not change: "I hope that Tang Xing can become a talented person and be able to protect you from the wind and rain."
"Concubine, thank you for your concern." Tang Guifei endured.
Several times she tried to push the emperor's hand away.
However, she couldn't bear it.
She had pushed him away several times before, and if she pushed him again, she might not be able to get the chance to take the back seat.
She always pays attention to the situation of the previous dynasty.
Knowing that the emperor desperately needed his son.
The first woman to give birth to a son will become Zhu Qiyu's queen.
The emperor was a very rule-abiding person and would never allow the seizure of his heir to take place under his nose, as this would constrain his energy to expand externally.
The emperor's heart is in the world, not in his family.
Therefore, he will stop it as soon as possible, and the eldest son, his heir, will not be allowed to change, and he will teach carefully so that the eldest son can inherit his ambition.
"Well, not bad, not bad."
Zhu Qiyu enjoyed this very much.
Concubine Tang replied: "Your Majesty, please let me have more experience at the border."
Zhu Qiyu's eyes shone brightly, Tan really didn't lie to me, my body is really healed!
However, I have to endure it, it is just right, and I still need to adjust it some more.
"The edge of the sword is sharpened, let him sharpen it... don't move." Zhu Qiyu changed hands.
"Your Majesty..." Concubine Tang frowned.
"Let's get down to business,"
Zhu Qiyu smiled and said: "My dear concubine, I am thinking about something..."
Concubine Tang was listening carefully.
"Kneel down, don't do this, I can't stand it," Zhu Qiyu said.
"oh,"
Tang Guifei didn't know why he couldn't bear it, but she calmly adjusted: "What is your Majesty thinking about?"
"I'll look at it for a while, I'm afraid I won't be able to think of anything, so you...!" Zhu Qiyu tilted his head and closed his eyes.
What kind of talk is this about tigers and wolves?
Concubine Tang's face was red with embarrassment.
"Changde has been bothering you recently?" Zhu Qiyu turned his head and was distracted by his words.
"The princess comes to the palace as a guest every day." Concubine Tang endured.
"near-point."
Zhu Qiyu didn't look at it: "Changde has a more irritable personality, but he doesn't have any intentions after all."
"You don't have to care about her feelings every time you speak. Give her a look from time to time."
"Let her know who has the final say in this harem."
"How dare I, my concubine?" Concubine Tang was really afraid of this sister-in-law.
"Don't be afraid. Changde was raised by the late emperor and the empress dowager. Although she is an elder sister, both King Mobei and I dote on her and treat her as a younger sister."
At this time, discussing my sister has a special meaning.
"Your Majesty has given in to her, how can I, my concubine, who is my sister-in-law, dare to make a mistake?"
Tang Guifei's tone was full of dissatisfaction: "I, my concubine, please bear with me."
She is the true master of the harem.
Even though the Empress Dowager was there, she only saw him once every morning and evening.
She rarely goes to Renshou Palace, so Empress Dowager Sun doesn't give her any trouble. The two of them hate each other, out of sight and out of mind, which is good for both of them.
But Changde had no such idea.
She pretended to be a princess and made trouble in the palace. Even Zhu Qiyu had a headache hearing about her and could not do anything to her.
"It's hard for my beloved concubine,"
Zhu Qiyu opened his eyes, and his blood almost flowed back: "Kneel down, don't move!"
"I have already knelt down." Tang Guifei found it hard to understand.
"That's all."
"What's there to see?" Tang Guifei didn't understand.
What do you, a woman, know?
That’s all, don’t watch it!
"I am choosing a consort for her."
"When the decision is made, we will send her out of the palace."
"Save you for having to worry about her."
Zhu Qiyu changed places: "Actually, I am also upset when I see her. As a sister, I don't regard myself as an outsider at all."
"I can't do anything to her. I provoked her last time, and she hated me in her heart."
"We can't let her out of the palace. Those kings are harboring evil thoughts in their hearts. They can use my sister to harm me. They can do it."
"My sister is so stupid and pitiful..."
"No, Your Majesty..." Concubine Tang did not allow it.
"It doesn't matter, I don't dislike you."
Zhu Qiyu said: "When she gets married, I will make her the eldest princess."
"Although she is not close to me, she is still my sister."
"I only have one sister like this."
"It doesn't matter if I let her go a little bit. If you are a little angry with her, just bear with it for the time being, and then just come to me to vent your emotions."
"I will ask the Queen Mother to persuade her."
Zhu Qiyu comforted her.
Changde was the one who manipulated the Empress Dowager Sun, and he always had to hold on to it. He would be kind to her in small things, and he would slowly teach her a lesson in big things.
"I can bear it. I also know that the princess is His Majesty's biological sister. I should bear it." Concubine Tang is very sensible.
Zhu Qiyu nodded lightly: "As for the Empress Dowager, you have to go to pay her respects every day. After all, the conflict has eased, and it has to be done."
"I know this,"
"Kneel down!" Zhu Qiyu was furious. You woman, are you going to ruin my moral conduct?
"I obey the decree,"
Concubine Tang was very aggrieved.
However, when he saw something from the corner of his eye, he immediately blushed and said, "I know, I know."
"snort!"
Zhu Qiyu snorted angrily: "You have been frequently summoning wives outside the palace recently. Do you have a suitable candidate for your consort?"
"I don't dare to choose my concubine for the princess."
Tang Guifei said aggrievedly: "I am not a queen after all, I am just a concubine. The princess is indeed the legitimate daughter of the late emperor, she is very delicate."
"I am afraid of her. If I get into trouble with her, I won't say whether a good thing will come true or not. I will definitely be blamed."
"She doesn't dare to complain about others, or I, but I can't do anything to her and can only suffer the consequences myself."
"I don't want to!"
It could be heard that Concubine Tang was very resentful.
I'm afraid Changde is really inappropriate in the palace.
What's more, there are rumors outside that the emperor imprisoned his own sister and was unkind.
But spring is coming...
Wait, Chunwei!
"Concubine..."
Zhu Qiyu was so excited that he opened his eyes and his blood immediately surged: "Can't you just kneel down? I... will be tortured to death by you!"
"I know my crime!" Tang Guifei was about to cry. You obviously wanted to see it, so you don't blame her.
"Okay, okay, stop crying and talk about business."
Zhu Qiyu hugged her: "It's just spring time. I'm going to choose a husband for Changde from among the scholars. What do you think?"
Can we not mention her when we are together?
I hate her so much!
"I dare not say anything!" she said angrily.
"Can the Prince Consort be used by me?"
Zhu Qiyu suddenly realized that something was wrong, pushed Tang Guifei away, and said in a panic: "I'm tired, please help me put my pillow to bed."
"Pfft!" Concubine Tang couldn't help laughing.
It turns out that the emperor, who has always been serious, is still in such embarrassment?
I am so happy!
"Why are you laughing? Hurry up and serve your husband!" Zhu Qiyu was furious, it was so embarrassing.
I didn't feel it before.
The feeling is too strong now.
I can't bear it anymore.
No, no, just recite Buddhist scriptures silently and eliminate distracting thoughts. The dragon body is the most important thing.
Zhu Qiyu closed his eyes.
Concubine Tang was overjoyed. It turned out that the serious emperor also had such a miserable side.
He is a human being too!
so fun!
So I am so charming? He still likes me as much as before.
"What are you laughing at? Go to sleep!"
Zhu Qiyu opened his eyes and stared at her: "Put on your clothes, it's not shameful at all!"
This is all your fault!
Do you still blame me?
Concubine Tang's joy flew away, she got into the quilt angrily, snorted, and turned her head away.
"Stay away from me." Zhu Qiyu felt that the Buddhist scriptures were no longer useful, so he read "The Book", hoping that Confucius could save him.
Concubine Tang responded.
One person can fit between two people.
"Stay farther away from me." Zhu Qiyu still couldn't calm down and read the "Book of Songs" instead.
But the Book of Songs is full of love stories.
I can't listen to this thing.
Read "Li" instead.
Listening to the polite words muttered by the emperor, Concubine Tang burst into laughter.
"Stay away from me!" Zhu Qiyu glared at her.
"Your Majesty, if I were further away, I would have fallen to the ground." Tang Guifei suppressed her smile and retorted angrily.
"Then I'll change the bed!"
Zhu Qiyu couldn't bear it anymore. It was different from before. Before, he was helpless, but now his body is really better.
You must meditate and meditate.
Finally fell asleep!
In the morning, Concubine Tang helped her change clothes and then left the palace to start exercising.
Concubine Tang Guifei looked at the vigorous emperor with brilliant eyes. The former emperor's body was so limp that he was exhausted even after walking a few steps.
The current emperor can carry two stone locks twenty times and still breathe evenly.
He made a very weird posture again, with his hands on the ground, up and down.
Practiced for half an hour.
Zhu Qiyu stopped and let the eunuch wash him. After taking a half-cup of tea, he started to eat.
The whole process was read to by the eunuch.
In the past, Huaien read it, but now that Huaien is gone, Qin Cheng reads it.
"My beloved, eat more. It may not be delicious, but it is nutritious and good for your health." Zhu Qiyu asked the eunuch to change the dragon robe.
"I am not greedy for food and drink."
Women in the palace cannot be greedy.
If you eat too much and fart accidentally when you are with the emperor, you will easily disgust the emperor.
Moreover, it depends on the emperor's preference. The emperor likes plump ones, so he naturally wants to eat more.
But Zhu Qiyu is very harsh and likes to look at thin people and touch dirty ones.
Tang Guifei did not dare to satisfy her appetite. Getting fat or losing weight would affect her appearance, so she was extremely strict about food.
Zhu Qiyu walked out of the hall, the sky was gloomy and there was no clear meaning: "Let's stroll over."
A mighty procession followed the emperor.
Enter Fengtian Hall.
"Your Majesty, no courtesy." Zhu Qiyu sat on the dragon chair.
The ministers slowly stood up.
It's not a big court meeting, it's all ministers from the cabinet and important figures from various important departments.
"When the Tatar delegation comes to Beijing, Honglu Temple is responsible for receiving it."
Zhu Qiyu looked at Xiao Weizhen: "Try to figure out their true purpose. I will entertain them at a banquet tomorrow."
"I obey the decree!" Xiao Weizhen kowtowed.
"Can Sun Yuanzhen send a message?" Zhu Qiyu looked at Hu Xi.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Sun Shangshu has arrived in Datong."
"Already figured it out."
"This cavalry is indeed from the Timur Khanate."
"The number is 30,000 elite cavalry, one person and three horses, plus about 90,000 herdsmen and their families, totaling 120,000 people."
"Based on discussions with our envoys, Sun Shangshu suspects that the destination of this cavalry is Tatar territory."
"That is to say, they did not come to Oara, but to the Tatars."
"Sun Shangshu is making arrangements."
"They are tired and tired, and they cannot escape from the hands of Sun Shangshu."
Hu Ming spoke eloquently.
A smile appeared on Zhu Qiyu's face: "One person and three horses are the best of the best. Even if we can recruit 10,000 people, our strength will be greatly improved."
"Your Majesty may be thinking too optimistically."
Hu Xi smiled bitterly: "Sun Shangshu has tried it out. Most of these cavalrymen are just fagots and can't fight. The reason why one person is equipped with three horses is to escape to Mobei smoothly."
"It seems that the Timur Khanate has indeed declined."
Zhu Qiyu wanted to laugh instead: "It's too strong to be conquered."
"With this cavalry, we will have a clear understanding of the Timur Khanate, and then a new understanding of the Samarkand Strip."
"Within ten years, the Ming Dynasty's cavalry will be able to reach Samarkand!"
Zhu Qiyu's face was full of smiles: "If you have something to report, please tell me."
"Your Majesty, heavy rains have continued in Sichuan, and water levels in the Fujiang, Jialing, and Yangtze rivers have skyrocketed, which may lead to disaster at any time."
Wang Fu came forward to play.
"How are the crops?" Zhu Qiyu asked.
"According to the report of Sichuan's chief envoy, the situation in Sichuan is not optimistic." Wang Fu presented the memorial.
Zhu Qiyu frowned: "Sichuan is a land of abundance, supplying food from the southwest."
"He Wenyuan!"
"I order you to be the governor of Sichuan and sit in charge of Sichuan for me!"
He Wenyuan did not expect that the pie hit him on the head.
The emperor plowed the area and sent important ministers to take charge. It used to be a bad thing, but now it is a good thing for promotion.
Those sent as governors were all important officials in the court and people trusted by the emperor.
"He Wenyuan's cabinet ministers were also awarded, and he was awarded the title of young master."
"He Wenyuan."
"Plow and clear Sichuan for me!"
Zhu Qiyu captured the kings of Sichuan, and used the kings' wealth to plow Sichuan.
Clean out corrupt officials and collect money and food into the central government.
Let Sichuan completely become the power in his hands.
"Old minister, I will live up to His Majesty's high expectations!" He Wenyuan's long-awaited entry into the cabinet came true in this way.
However, when he returns from Sichuan, he can officially join the cabinet.
After Wang Hong entered the cabinet, the seven cabinet ministers were already full.
But depending on how much the emperor can do, he doesn't know how many people will be sent away. Many officials will stay in the center for a period of time and then be sent to local areas, and customization will be formed in the future.
This is the emperor's way of employing people. Those he wants to use will be put under his nose for a while, tested, and then released.
"He Wenyuan, you are getting older. You should take care of your health. When you come back from Sichuan, I will allow you to join the cabinet."
Zhu Qiyu stood up slowly: "Sichuan is a wealthy province. Go to Sichuan and do three things for me."
"First, clean up corrupt officials in Sichuan and clear up the officialdom!"
"Second, rebuild the guard base and build the Sichuan Army for me, with a quota of four battalions and 60,000 people."
"Third, Wusheng, Duogan, Yunnan, and Guizhou are all adjacent to Sichuan. Sichuan is the most important province in the southwest of the Ming Dynasty. You must Hanize the natives."
"Move more Han people to Wushen and Duogan to adapt to the climate of Duogan and Wushen."
"We will set up pacification departments in Hongyuan (Mangerzhe pacification department), Maerkang (Malza pacification department), Baoxing, Kangding, and Beishanguan to station and train troops."
In the past, Dogan and Wushen were just Jisu.
The center never took care of it.
But Zhu Qiyu wants to bring the military power of Duogan and Wushen into the central government. Once Duogan and Wushen change, the five pacification divisions can come in at any time to quell the rebellion.
But He Wenyuan knew it. No wonder the emperor sent him to Sichuan.
Sichuan's military power is heavier than that of other provinces.
He was, after all, the emperor's confidant.
The emperor trusted him.
"Excuse me, Your Majesty, are the troops stationed here included in the Sichuan Army?" He Wenyuan asked.
The officials scolded him for being too greedy.
Sichuan is peaceful, but four regiments and camps with 60,000 people have been established.
These 60,000 people are used to stabilize the southwest.
He wants to enter Yunnan and Guizhou at any time to put down the rebellion.
But He Wenyuan still wanted military power.
Zhu Qiyu considered: "Not counting, the five pacification divisions, totaling 10,000 people, will be renamed Xikang Army."
"All soldiers must be familiar with the climate of Ussun."
"You can go to the snow mountain to quell the rebellion at any time."
"He Wenyuan, although you are only the governor of Sichuan, you are also the commander-in-chief of Duogan Dusi and Wushen Dusi. So, He Wenyuan will be appointed as the governor of the three provinces."
He Wenyuan did not expect that the emperor gave him such great authority.
Although Duogandusi and Wushengdusi are not very good.
But he is an official after all.
"Old minister, thank you for your grace!" He Wenyuan kowtowed.
"When you go to Sichuan, you should pay attention to the Chinese natives, build Chidao, dig out those steep mountains for me, and use Chidao to gather the world in my hands!"
"You have to remember that where Chi Dao is cultivated, Ming's rule will be reached!"
"When Chi Dao arrives, the native people will be forced to become Chinese."
"If they can use the famous mountains and rivers as a shield, we will dig out the famous mountains and rivers and let them become the turtle in the urn!"
"He Wenyuan."
"I will also give you three years. It is easy to rectify Sichuan, but it is difficult to care for the natives of Sichuan, Duogan and Wusheng."
"He Wenyuan, you are seventy-three this year."
"But I hope to see you again in the court. I allow you to join the cabinet, and I also allow you to join the six departments. You can choose wherever you want!"
"If you die in office, I will grant you Shaobao."
"If you don't let me down, I will never let you down!"
He Wenyuan was so excited that he bowed down and survived.
As long as he comes back alive, he will survive.
"The relationship between Sichuan and Sichuan is very important. Please let Gu You go in the palace. He is my personal attendant and can help you He Wenyuan."
Zhu Qiyu kicked Gu Youzhi away.
Because he was dissatisfied when Gu Youzhi spoke to him, he had scruples in his heart.
This is punishing him, but also giving him a chance.
Let him know that he is a eunuch and his heart will always be with the emperor.
He Wenyuan's surprised expression froze slightly, and he knew that the emperor would not put 70,000 soldiers in his hands.
Sichuan has nearly double the military power than other provinces.
It is an important place to hold the Southwest hostage.
The emperor will definitely send his confidants to take charge.
"I obey the order!" He Wenyuan did not dare to say no.
"Xiang Wenyao, I asked you to be the governor of Guizhou, do you dare to go?" Zhu Qiyu found Xiang Wenyao's shadow among the courtiers.
Xiang Wenyao was stunned. He was not qualified to be a governor.
The Guizhou chosen by the emperor was not a good place either.
However, he knew the emperor's ambition. If he could make a career in Guizhou, he could also rise to the top and become an important minister in the cabinet.
"Weichen is willing to go to Guizhou!" Xiang Wenyao left work and knelt on the ground and kowtowed.
"You are also capable."
"Guizhou is not a dragon's pond and a tiger's den."
"There is Wen Yuan in Sichuan and Wang Wen in Yunnan. They are enough to help you shock the chieftains of Guizhou."
"When you go to Guizhou, you must first reorganize the Guizhou garrison and build the Guizhou army. I will allow you three battalions with 45,000 men."
"Guizhou is all in the mountains. You must overhaul the post roads, not only to connect all the cities, but also to dig through all the mountains."
"Let the mountains no longer be a barrier for the natives and force the natives to come out of the mountains."
"It's convenient for you to Chineseize the natives."
Zhu Qiyu's eyes flickered: "I will also give you three years to completely Chineseize Guizhou and let the natives of Guizhou fight for me!"
"Can it be done?"
Xiang Wenyao knew clearly, what did the emperor want?
"I will live up to His Majesty's grace!" Xiang Wenyao also wanted to make some achievements.
People who can be valued by Yu Qian are definitely not people who follow the crowd and are naturally capable.
Anyone who has the ability wants to go down in history.
Zhu Qiyu just gave him the stage, it all depends on his own ability.
"good!"
"In three years, you can choose the position of cabinet minister as you please!"
"I agree!"
Zhu Qiyu stood up: "I am here. I wish you both a safe journey and come back alive!"
"I will obey the holy orders!" He Wenyuan and Xiang Wenyao kowtowed.
The resettlement in the southwest has been completed.
There are Wang Wei and Kou Shen in the northwest. After Kou Shen has finished reorganizing Gansu Town, he will be asked to supervise Shaanxi, and the reorganization of Shaanxi will be completed.
Zhu Qiyu looked at Xiao Weizhen: "Xiao Weizhen, you have done well recently, I can see it."
"After receiving the envoys, you can go and supervise Fujian."
Xiao Weizhen was overjoyed.
The emperor finally no longer suspected him, he could finally leave the center, and he no longer had to live in fear.
He choked and said: "I thank Your Majesty for your kindness!"
"Don't be too busy thanking me. It's not easy to supervise Fujian."
"Piracy is rampant at sea, and Fujian is the hardest hit area."
"Fujian is mountainous, the people are poor, and there are so many bandits."
"You go to Fujian and do three things for me."
"First, build the Fujian Army, clean up the bandits, and arrest all the bandits."
"Second, build a shipyard in Fujian, build ships for me, train and prepare the Japanese army, practice water warfare, and clean up pirates in the coastal waters when necessary."
"Third, I want to re-establish the Penghu Inspection Department and change it to Penghu Prefecture. Dongfan Island will be changed to Baozhou and belong to Penghu Prefecture. Once the offshore pirates are cleared, the captured bandits will be sent to Baozhou. , develop Baozhou.”
"Fujian is mountainous and not suitable for growing food, so go to Baozhou to grow it."
"When necessary, I will order the whole country to prepare Japanese troops and strike hard to cleanse the offshore pirates."
Zhu Qiyu's eyes flickered: "When you go to Fujian, do these three things."
"You have done a good job and have made great contributions to the country. I will allow you to join the cabinet!"
Xiao Weizhen kowtowed and thanked him.
He doesn't even want to join the cabinet, he just wants to stay in Fujian and never come back.
He has not yet considered the candidate to go to Guangdong.
"My lords, who do you think is suitable to supervise Guangdong?" Zhu Qiyu asked.
The courtiers were silent.
"The humble minister recommended himself!" Lu Yuan couldn't stand the temptation of joining the cabinet. He wanted to give Guangdong a try.
The emperor hesitated because Guangdong was different from other places.
There are locals in Guangdong who are causing trouble, Japanese pirates are running rampant outside, and there is also a difficult-to-manage place called Shibosi. In short, Guangdong is the province with the most constraints.
"Lu Qing, I see your ability in my eyes."
Zhu Qiyu frowned: "I originally wanted to be the minister of Dali Temple, and let you be in charge of one department to pave the way for you to join the cabinet."
He valued Lu Yuan very much.
He is a steady person, does not show off his integrity, and does not strive for credit, but he does things according to rules and regulations. He is a very good executor.
However, Guangdong requires an unruly person to take control of power.
He is more optimistic about Wang Yue.
But Lu Yuan stepped forward.
"Weichen would rather go somewhere and realize his ideals."
Lu Yuan kowtowed and said, "The humble minister is in the center and is under the protection of Your Majesty."
"After all, I will never be able to become an eagle and contribute to His Majesty's great cause."
"So, please go to the place and plow the place for Your Majesty, so that the world can be clear and peaceful!"
He was loud and impassioned.
Zhu Qiyu nodded slightly: "But Guangdong is different. We have to fight, coordinate the shipping department, deal with the barbarians, and always be on guard against Japanese pirates. This..."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."
"However, Wei Chen may seem dull, but he is actually very sophisticated."
"Wei Chen, please don't worry, Your Majesty. Although Guangdong is in chaos, it is also full of opportunities. Wei Chen will take advantage of the situation. Please do it, Your Majesty."
Lu Yuan kowtowed seriously.
This was the first time Zhu Qiyu saw Lu Yuan like this.
"Lu Yuan, what you said is interesting."
"You're supposed to be the fun guy, why make yourself mopey?"
Zhu Qiyu said with a smile: "Smile more. You like writing books. I allow you to publish more newspapers. Send the articles you write in your spare time to my case, and I will read them."
These words made Lu Yuan choke up.
It seems that the emperor knows nothing, but in fact he knows everyone's character very well.
Lu Yuan attached great importance to filial piety, served his mother with the utmost filial piety, and loved writing.
Although it is suspected of buying people's hearts, it also shows that the emperor takes every courtier to heart.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration!" Lu Yuan kowtowed, holding back the tears.
"Lu Yuan, you and Ni Qian were valued by me back then."
Zhu Qiyu asked him: "But I value you more. Do you know why?"
"Wei Chen doesn't know."
"Because you don't fight and do things properly."
Zhu Qiyu said slowly: "On the other hand, Ni Qian is obviously very talented and has a photographic memory."
"But it doesn't need to be used in serious matters. He is good at trying to curry favor."
"So I have to temper him before using him."
"Doing things properly is your advantage. Keep it up."
"But when you come to Guangdong, you not only have to do things properly, but you also have to be creative. There's no harm in doing things a little out of the ordinary."
"When facing natives and Japanese pirates, fight when you need to, kill when you need to, and don't be merciful."
"Don't report everything to the central government. Make decisions immediately. Don't be pretentious, only to know that the opportunity to fight is fleeting."
"Lu Yuan, I will leave Guangdong to you."
Lu Yuan was overjoyed.
Keep kowtowing.
He wanted to go somewhere to show off his talents.
He stays in the center and will always be just a deputy. His talent will never be seen by others, and he will eventually die in mediocrity.
But it's different when he goes somewhere, he can show off his skills to his fullest.
He wants to go down in history!
"I will tell Liu Yu, the eunuch of the Shipping Department, and he will cooperate with you."
"Lu Yuan, there are three things you should do when you go to Guangdong."
"First, build ships, build more ships, cooperate with Liu Yu in shipbuilding, and train sailors. The Guangdong Army is mainly composed of sailors. I will give you three battalions with a real quota of 45,000 people to establish the Guangdong Army."
"Once we fight a war on land, we can ask the Guangxi Army to help. I will ask Fang Ying."
"Second, join forces with the Municipal Shipping Department to clean up pirates in the coastal waters and arrest smugglers. Once discovered, they will be executed without mercy and his family will be exiled to Qiongzhou!"
"Third, it is to sinicize the local natives, with a big stick in one hand and wealth in the other, to appease the good natives."
"I will also give you three years. I want to see Guangdong become a leading shipbuilding company!"
"I want to see a Guangdong filled with Han people!"
"I want to see a Guangdong without pirates!"
"I want to see a prosperous Guangdong!"
"Lu Yuan, can you do it?"
Zhu Qiyu said generously.
"Wei Chen is willing to establish a military order with your Majesty. Guangdong is neither rich nor powerful. Please, Your Majesty, behead Wei Chen!" Lu Yuan kowtowed!
"good!"
A smile appeared on Zhu Qiyu's face: "Let Ni Qian join the household department and be the right servant first."
When Ni Qian heard the news, he would definitely jump three feet high.
Lu Yuan left, but gave him a chance to jump up.
Four governors were sent out at once.
Now only Southern Zhili and Zhejiang have no personnel.
The foundation of the Jiangnan gentry is too great for him to move for the time being.
The opportunity to take action will be when the literati from the south of the Yangtze River come to Beijing.
To move to Jiangnan, you must know how to be patient and look for opportunities.
"Ministry of Rites, spring is coming soon, you must be prepared."
Zhu Qiyu said slowly: "This year's test questions, as I said before, I will come up with in person, and the ministers will check them for me."
"To tell you the truth, I'm already inseparable."
"But I don't know what to expect. I don't know how it will turn out?"
"After the court, the important ministers of the cabinet, as well as the Imperial College and the Hanlin Academy came to Qianqing Palace to look at my test questions and give me their opinions."
After the test questions have been published, they still need to be printed.
It takes time.
So be prepared in advance.
"May I ask Your Majesty, do generals at all levels occupy the quota of Jinshi?" Bai Gui suddenly asked.
Because the students heard that the general in the clan was participating in the imperial examination, they started talking a lot, thinking that the general would occupy their places in the examination. Some people were excited and cursed the emperor for being fatuous.
"Of course I won't take it. Those who passed the clan examination will be ranked separately."
Bai Gui breathed a sigh of relief.
Little did he know that the emperor was trying to cover up the clan.
As for the useless people in the clan, if they really competed with other students, it is estimated that not a single one of them would pass the exam.
The problem is that the courtiers did not expect that there are many generals with good reputations in the clan. These people are good at playing music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Zhu Qiyu also thought this was the case before.
Turns out, it’s all fake!
It's all about fame and reputation.
After the court, the important ministers entered the Qianqing Palace to look at the test papers.
Hu Hui was the first to read it, and her expression was very exciting after reading it.
The policy discussion turned out to be: What do you think about the relocation of the Kong family? What do you think of the move of the kings to Beijing? What do you think of the relocation of scholars to Beijing?
Are you serious?
After reading this, Shigeomi's expression became very exciting.
Just screen out Jinshi directly.
Those who pass the exam this year must be sycophants.
It is impossible for any great talent to emerge.
Is there anyone who has harmed Chunwei like you?
Bai Gui was a little angry. He was about to kneel down to resist, but he met the emperor's meaningful eyes and had to shut his mouth.
"Feeling dissatisfied?"
Zhu Qiyu smiled and said, "Do you, your ministers, take the imperial examination too seriously?"
This is heartbreaking.
That is an imperial examination, an examination to select candidates for the country and the dynasty. How can it not be important?
Scholars have studied hard for ten years, just for this imperial examination, and you actually say it’s not important?
"Your Majesty, please take back your words!" Bai Gui knelt on the ground, and all the important officials knelt on the ground.
"Listen to me."
Zhu Qiyu smiled and said: "I ask you, did you use anything in the books of sages when you governed the country?"
"Put it another way, if you haven't read the books of sages, can you not govern the country?"
"Of course we can't..." Bai Gui blurted out and instantly regretted it.
Did Taizu read the books of sages?
But is it bad to govern the country?
"Bai Qing, you are deceiving yourself."
"The imperial examination is nothing more than giving scholars a chance to get ahead, an opportunity to transcend social classes."
"An opportunity is just an opportunity after all."
"A glimmer of hope."
"It's just a hope that the scholars will not rebel."
"Ask yourselves, whose family comes from poverty?"
"no!"
"The nobles will always be the nobles. No matter how they decline, they will still be the nobles."
"The world will always be ruled by such a small group of people, and nothing will change with every dynasty."
"It is difficult to produce a noble son from a poor family. This is an eternal truth."
"Your Majesty cannot change, and neither can I. Even thousands of years later, no matter how the world changes, this will never change."
"The so-called imperial examination is just to give poor families and the common people a glimmer of hope."
"It's just a glimmer of hope for them to comfort themselves!"
"So, what is the test? Does the content really matter?"
Zhu Qiyu said what he shouldn't have said.
But this is the truth.
It’s not that the imperial examination is useless, but that it’s useless if the people take part.
Because you won’t pass the exam!
Back then, Wang Wen was impeached by the imperial censor for running a civil service for his stupid son, but the emperor finally saved him.
The results of it?
Wang Lun still promoted people, but what about the person who was pushed down?
Who will remember him?
If you look at the people who passed the imperial examination and check their ancestors, you will know that none of them are ordinary people.
And are these Jinshi really knowledgeable and rich?
impossible.
Some of them can't even memorize the meaning of the scriptures, so why don't they still serve as officials?
So, is there any relationship between studying and being an official?
No relationship.
It only has to do with birth.
"My lords, the imperial examination is nothing but a lie."
Zhu Qiyu looked at them with a smile: "You must not have been deceived by lies, right?"
All the important ministers were shocked!
How did the emperor know?
This lie was made up for the emperor to see!
But the emperor is the only one who is awake, so what's going on? Confused?
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