How harmonious the court is is hard to see on weekdays.
The atmosphere in the side hall was harmonious, and Zhu Yunxi took the opportunity to sneak out Xie Jin and the others.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the three people hiding in the corner, their eyes narrowed and nodding their heads from sleepiness, and he couldn't help but smile on his face.
These three young people were recommended by their sweet grandchildren.
In recent days, in addition to dealing with matters in the original yamen, I also have to go to the palace to sort out memorials in front of me every day.
Even though I, a bastard, am trying to take advantage of my laziness, these three young people are working diligently.
This is the person that the good grandson likes. Zhu Yuanzhang has witnessed their abilities and talents with his own eyes, so he values them more than before.
The few ministers nearby did not express their opinions on this.
Nowadays, no one in the court knows that whatever matters the Emperor Taisun has at hand are left to these three people.
He is like a new member of the court.
At this time, blocking other people's career is like killing a family.
Zhan Hui, who was in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, smiled heartily and said with admiration: "Your Majesty, Xie Hanlin, Chief Xia, and Chief Tiegui, these three are formidable young people. Only those who are prudent in their affairs can be distinguished. Recently, regardless of the reform of the post station in the DPRK, , King Yan’s Northern Expedition and the reward matters, they all handled them properly and beautifully."
This is the factual basis for Zhu Yunxi's request to seal three people.
He, Zhan Hui, was the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. As the first minister of the past dynasties, he was in charge of the affairs of all civil and military officials in the world.
Zhu Yunxi couldn't help but turn around and glance at Zhan Hui silently.
Don't worry, old man, when we cause trouble later, we won't touch you.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the three sleepy people and couldn't help but cough slightly.
"Ah um..."
"Um?"
"..."
The emperor's cough was not loud, but it made Jie Jin and the three of them tremble in shock, almost falling asleep.
The three of them opened their eyes blankly, only to find that the emperor, prince, and ministers in the palace were all looking at them with amused expressions.
Xia Yuanji was the first to react. He stretched out his hands on one side and held up the buttocks of Jie Jin and Tie Xuan, and the three of them knelt on the ground.
"I am guilty of disobedience in front of the palace."
Instead of waiting for accountability from the ministers or the emperor, Jie Jin and the others heard a burst of laughter in confusion.
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at the three of them and hummed: "Everyone raise their heads."
Jie Jin and the others raised their heads blankly, blinking their heavy eyes. For a moment, they couldn't tell what the ambiguous expression on the old emperor's face meant.
The three of them looked up at the emperor's grandson who was standing next to the emperor.
Zhu Yunxi was also amused. When the three of them looked at him, he groaned and turned his head.
Zhu Yuanzhang also raised his hand at this time, with a teasing look on his face: "Why, are you three all married to new concubines last night, so you are so lackluster today?"
Jie Jin and the others shook their heads quickly, but they were not so nervous in the end.
Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at Zhu Yunxi, who was standing in front of him, and hummed: "The emperor's grandson has spoken for you, saying that you have worked hard recently and have merit. He wants us to reward you well."
Xie Jin, Xia Yuanji, and Tie Xuan kowtowed immediately.
"I dare not claim credit for my duties."
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head: "We are not those people who don't distinguish between right and wrong. We all see that you are prudent in your work. If there is no reward for a meritorious minister, doesn't it mean that we treat our ministers harshly?"
"I don't dare."
Jie Jin and the others kowtowed again.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang looked back at Zhan Hui, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and then pointed at Jie Jin and the others.
"Xia Yuanji had economic talent, so he was promoted to the rank of doctor in the Zhejiang Qing officials department."
Originally, Xia Yuanji was the head of the Qing Li Department of the sixth rank, but he was just a clerk in the Qing Li Department.
Now promoted to the fifth rank of Zhejiang Qing Lisi Langzhong, he is the powerful official in charge of the taxation and economy of Zhejiang Province.
This is still a big reward.
Zhu Yuanzhang then pointed to Tie Xuan and said: "Tie Xuan was promoted to the doctor of the Ceremony Department of the Ministry of Etiquette."
Originally, Tie Xuan was only given the power of impeachment and remonstration by the Ministry of Rites, but with the Metropolitan Procuratorate here, he was quite free.
Nowadays, he is also the doctor of ritual system who has been promoted to the fifth rank, and is also the official in charge of the ritual system in the court.
Zhan Hui wrote down one by one at the back. The emperor decided to make promotions and demotions in these official vacancies, but his staff had to make arrangements for adjustments when he returned.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were directed at Jie Jin, who was at the end.
He hummed twice, thinking that he didn't drive this stubborn donkey home a few days ago, but because his old man came to the capital under the imperial edict, he spent a lot of money to reward him, and sent someone to send him back to his hometown.
Zhu Yuanzhang then said in a deep voice: "Xie Jin is in the Hanlin Academy, compiling history and writing books. It is an important matter for the country. If he brings back his achievements, he will be rewarded by the court."
After saying this, Xie Jin and the other three kowtowed again to express their gratitude.
Zhu Yunxi glanced at the old man blankly.
Xie Jin is now a bachelor's degree student from the fifth rank of the Imperial Academy, and the next higher up is a bachelor's degree in charge of the entire Hanlin Academy, which is only the fifth rank.
This is a noble place, not based on official rank.
It is impossible for the old man to let a young man in his twenties actually take charge of a government office such as the Hanlin Academy, which is most focused on classics and articles.
It was just when everyone thought that the emperor had finished awarding the rewards.
Zhu Yuanzhang unexpectedly spoke to Jie Jin and the others again.
"The country, dynasty, and the country are constantly innovating and bringing forth the old, and we should not be complacent. You are the most talented people in the dynasty and have always been diligent. You can walk in the palace, go straight to the palace, and participate in political affairs."
As soon as these words came out, there was an invisible ripple in the side hall.
Walking in the Wenhua Palace is an official position that has never been held in the dynasty.
However, this is not the most important thing.
Nowadays, Jie Jin and the three of them go to the palace every day to sort out memorials, so the reward of going directly to the palace is insignificant.
The most important thing is the emperor's last words about political affairs.
You should know that in the past few years, the position of Councilor for Political Affairs was still an official position in the Zhongshu Provincial Department that had not been abolished.
The Ming Dynasty's Zhongshu Sheng was completely deposed in the 13th year of Hongwu, and the post of Counselor for Political Affairs was deposed in the 9th year of Hongwu.
However, before that, the post of Zhongshu Provincial Counselor for Political Affairs was a real second-rank official. In the court, he was second only to the left and right prime ministers, Zhongshu Pingzhang and Zhongshu Youcheng.
To put it more strictly, he is only half a rank lower than the six ministers in terms of official rank, but the power in his hands is almost the same as that of a court elder.
Is the Emperor going to re-establish Zhongshu Province?
Zhan Hui and others couldn't help but feel doubtful, and then rejected the idea.
After all, the old man was talking about walking in the palace, which is an official position that has no rank at present, and the following is a delineated scope of responsibilities.
It was more of an honor than an official position. For the first time in front of them, they definitely understood the status of the three Jin people in the court.
Jie Jin and the other three were also confused. What is walking in the Wenhua Palace?
Seeing the three of them thinking hard, Zhu Yunxi couldn't help but cough slightly and whispered: "It's such an honor, why don't you thank me quickly!"
Only then did Xie Jin and the other three people react, and immediately kowtowed again.
"I thank you for your holy grace, and you should remember your majesty's kindness, take the world's society as your own responsibility, and serve your majesty and the Ming Dynasty!"
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled all over his face.
He looked at these young courtiers as if he were looking at the crops that were growing vigorously in his own field, and would soon give him a big bumper harvest.
However, there is harmony and joy between the king and his ministers.
Outside, the commander of the Jin Yiwei, Jiang Gu, who was delighted with his flying fish uniform, quickly stepped inside.
When Jiang Wei arrived in front of the emperor, he knelt on the ground, raised his hands and raised his chest. He glanced at the courtiers beside him, and finally looked at the emperor with eagerness on his face.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately stopped his smile and said in a deep voice: "What happened?"
Jiang Wei is the commander of the Jinyi Guards, and he never shows his emotions.
At this time, when the emperor asked, Jiang Wei bowed his hands and said: "Japanese invaders in Zhejiang Province, thousands of households in Zhapu, Jiaxing Prefecture were killed in the battle."
"Japanese pirates are bold!"
In the side hall, Zhu Yunxi immediately shouted angrily.
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes were murderous, suppressing the anger in his heart: "How is the situation in Jiaxing Mansion in this battle?"
This year, Japanese pirates invaded Leizhou in Guangdong Province. Li Yu from a hundred households and Tao Ding, the governor of the town, were killed in the battle.
At that time, the Japanese pirates on Guangdong Road were completely wiped out after the boss's efforts were defeated.
Now that it is late autumn, there is another Japanese invasion in Zhejiang.
A thousand households were killed!
Jiang Wei said in a deep voice: "Fortunately, the Haining Guards sent troops in time, and most of the Japanese pirates were killed and driven out of the sea. However, a small group of Japanese pirates sneaked into Jiaxing Mansion and are now missing. I have ordered the Jinyi Guards to be strict with the people in Jiaxing Mansion. Increase the investigation and make sure to completely eliminate the Japanese pirates!"
Zhu Yunxi immediately turned around, bowed and clasped his fists: "Grandpa, the imperial court has ordered the commander of the Zhejiang capital to conduct strict inspections of the place and never let a single Japanese pirate survive! Thousands of households in Zhapu died in the battle, and the imperial court should also reward them and support their families."
Jiang Wei also raised his head and looked at the emperor at this time.
The only people he could move were the Jinyiwei people. How to eliminate the Japanese pirates in Zhejiang and how to deal with the follow-up matters still required the emperor's will.
Zhu Yuanzhang's blood surged up for a while, but in the end he suppressed it forcefully.
In Zhu Yunxi's puzzled eyes.
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly: "Order the Zhejiang capital to command the envoy Si Qing to suppress them, and the Ministry of War will test their merits."
Zhu Yunxi was immediately puzzled as to why the old man regained his composure in the blink of an eye.
Jiang Wei had already received the order and turned around to exit the side hall.
Zhan Hui and Zhao Mian looked at Ru Ru, the Minister of War beside them.
Ru Jun was also very puzzled. It was almost winter now, and it stands to reason that Japanese pirates would not choose this time to invade and harass the southeastern coast of the Ming Dynasty.
Not to mention, after fighting desperately with the Ming Dynasty officers and soldiers, not only did they not retreat in the end, but Japanese pirates infiltrated into Jiaxing Mansion.
Ru Yu thought for a while, then stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, can you order Songjiang Prefecture and Suzhou Prefecture to strictly guard the border?"
To the south of Jiaxing Prefecture is Hangzhou Prefecture, where the third division of Zhejiang Road is located. There are dense guards in the surrounding areas, and it is impossible for Japanese pirates to penetrate deeper from here.
On the other hand, Songjiang Prefecture and Suzhou Prefecture are both under direct control. If there is no coordination, the Japanese pirates may invade.
Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking about things in his mind. He heard the Ministry of War talking and nodded slightly: "The Ministry of War issued a letter to Songjiang and Suzhou."
After receiving the order, Ru Yu also rushed out of the palace.
However, they saw a young eunuch hurriedly running in from outside.
"Your Majesty, Mu Chun, the prince of the Marquis of Xiping in Yunnan, has come to the Hajj and is now outside the Meridian Gate."
Someone from the Mu family is here!
For a moment, even Ru Yu, who was busy going back to the Ministry of War to send a message to Songjiang and Suzhou, couldn't help but stop.
Zhu Yuanzhang, who was originally unhappy because of the Japanese pirates' invasion of Jiaxing Prefecture, showed no joy in his face.
"Is it the boss of the Muying family who is here?"
The little eunuch was sweating profusely from running around and didn't dare to wipe the sweat away. He nodded hurriedly.
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately looked at Zhan Hui and others: "They are all gone."
Then he raised his foot and kicked Zhu Yunxi: "Go outside quickly and pick up your cousin Mu Chun!"
