"Your Majesty, the Queen."
"Duke Wei, Duke E wants to see you."
At this time, Chang Yuchun and Xu Da had arrived at the door of Kunning Palace, and Wang Jinghong did not dare to delay, so he quickly walked into Kunning Palace to report.
"Invite them in quickly."
Zhu Biao's face showed a true expression, and then he waved his hand.
"According to the order."
Wang Jinghong hurried out again.
Afterwards, Chang Yuchun and Xu Da walked into Kunning Palace.
"Sir, what's going on with Fengxue?"
Chang Yuchun has a rather impatient personality. As soon as he stepped through the door, he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked.
Even the most basic etiquette is completely forgotten.
But Zhu Yuanzhang didn't care. Anyway, his old brother's character was like this, and it was not disrespectful.
After all, Lao Zhu knew Chang Yuchun, otherwise, he would not have been able to indulge Chang Yuchun blindly.
"Ascend."
Xu Da looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, and after saluting, he asked: "What happened to Feng Xue's body?"
"Uncles, nothing happened."
"It's just that I've been tired recently and has been ill for a long time, so I look a little pale."
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced in the direction of the small kitchen, and Xiao Han walked out helplessly. Then he looked at Chang Yuchun and Xu Da, scratched his head and smiled awkwardly.
Just now, when Chang Yuchun and Xu Da arrived, Xiao Han found an excuse and walked into the small kitchen. Queen Ma's main palace and the small kitchen were only separated by a door. Of course, there was also a door outside the small kitchen. .
But even after entering the small kitchen, Xiao Han was still observing what happened in Kunning Palace. It wasn't until Chang Yuchun and Xu Da asked him that Xiao Han felt his scalp numb, and Zhu Yuanzhang happened to glance at him. Even if he was helpless, Gotta come out.
After all, the person involved in this matter is Xiao Han. If he doesn't come forward to explain, who can explain it to him.
"Then you should have a good rest."
"But you still go up to the pole to be the Prime Minister of the Left? You are full and you are full, and you don't take good care of your health."
"We don't believe it. With your intelligence, you can't tell that this scene this morning was just for Hu Weiyong, but you still take it seriously."
Chang Yuchun could say anything when he got angry, but this was basically a tacit secret, and now he was in Kunning Palace, so there was no harm in talking about it.
"Share the worries for the country, and share the worries for the country."
"Besides, although I am the Zuo Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province, I basically control the overall situation. Naturally, I, the Prime Minister, will not take action on small matters."
"So I can still rest in peace and recuperate, so don't worry."
Xiao Han didn't dare to refute, so he smiled along with Chang Yuchun.
In response to this, Chang Yuchun and Xu Da couldn't help but nodded. There was nothing wrong with what they said. It was equivalent to what Li Shanchang did in Zhongshu Province, making decisions, and this was Xiao Han's future work.
Therefore, Xiao Han still had a lot of time to rest, but he could only rest in Zhongshu Province.
"We have given special approval. Except for government affairs related to national affairs, Feng Xue does not need to go to Zhongshu Province and can work at home."
"As long as we maintain the operation of the Zhongshu Province, other things are not important. Take good care of your health first, and then worry about other things."
Zhu Yuanzhang just spoke at this time.
Zhu Yuanzhang cared more about Xiao Han's body and bones than a shabby Zhongshu Province, so this great grace fell on Xiao Han.
It was an official home office, and Li Shanchang didn't even dare to say publicly that he was working in the mansion. Although this was actually done and Zhu Yuanzhang knew it, it was all tacit and he turned a blind eye.
"Um."
Xiao Han nodded slightly, and Xu Da and Chang Yuchun breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, as long as this kid is not happy, there is nothing anyone can do, but if he can agree to it, it should be because he is willing to rest, so that's fine.
Otherwise, the daughter of Xu Da and Chang Yuchun's family will really become widows who have not yet married, and that will definitely not work.
"Let's talk about business. How should officials' salaries be adjusted?"
"Have you ever thought about how much the increase is appropriate?"
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a moment, then looked at Xiao Han and Zhu Biao and asked.
Since the imperial court has discussed the increase in salary, it must be finalized, but the exact amount of the increase has not been discussed by the imperial court.
But Zhu Yuanzhang is the emperor after all, and what he says is an imperial edict. Therefore, the increase in salary must not be a verbal increase, nor can it be a symbolic increase.
How to decide how much to increase the salary is also a big problem for Zhu Yuanzhang and Ming Dynasty.
First of all, the salary increase was too high, which was really distressing for Zhu Yuanzhang. After all, the environment in which he was born made Lao Zhu's hatred for officials never disappear, so why did Lao Zhu treat officials like this? harsh.
Of course, apart from officials, Lao Zhu was very generous to his relatives, especially his son, who had an annual salary of 50,000 dan.
Together, the left and right prime ministers of Zhongshu Province would have to work for twenty-five years to get 50,000 shi. A prince would get 50,000 shi a year, and Lao Zhu’s sons would continue to increase in number. There would be more than 20 princes, and the annual expenditure of the treasury would be Millions of stones.
Secondly, to be honest, even if Jiangnan and eastern Zhejiang were raided, the fiscal revenue of the state treasury would be greatly increased, enough to squander it for a few years. However, Lao Zhu calculated that according to Xiao Han and Zhu Biao's methods, the money for implementing all policies would not be enough. It's a huge expense.
Therefore, it is still a drop in the bucket, so the official's salary cannot be set too high.
"We have thought about your concerns."
"We must investigate the salaries of lower-level officials to formulate a new salary system for officials."
"This is to ensure the livelihood of low-level officials. They cannot be allowed to make decisions for the people while worrying about food and clothing at home. This is inappropriate."
Xiao Han thought for a moment, then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and said with a smile: "As for the salaries of high-ranking officials in the imperial court, they must also be increased, but it is not suitable to increase too much. They should be increased based on years of merit. After all, as long as we wait for the Ming Dynasty's New Deal to be implemented, the Ming Dynasty will be short of food." The problem can be completely solved, and then further salary increases can be implemented to motivate officials."
"What you mean is to temporarily establish the salary system and first improve the living security of officials."
"After this is done, wait until the country is stable and then re-establish their salaries?"
Zhu Biao looked up at Xiao Han and asked.
"Um."
"The imperial court set the system based on years of merit, which can also be used to motivate officials. In addition, the policy of raising salaries has not changed."
"Then these officials should understand that they can't get a salary increase by just fishing in the water. Only by making decisions for the people and making great achievements can they get a salary increase. After all, think about it, is it more comfortable to hold clean silver or dirty silver? Are you comfortable?"
Xiao Han looked at Zhu Biao and chuckled.
"Then what if someone falsely reports their achievements, or even directs and acts on their own?"
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Xiao Handao.
"hehe."
"Dad, what is the purpose of the Yushitai you established and the soon-to-be-established Jinyiwei?"
"A supervisory department on the surface and a supervisory department in secret can both deter those officials with ulterior motives. Isn't that enough to make them worry?"
Xiao Han still looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with a smile and said: "When Jin Yiwei is born, he must do something earth-shattering to completely shock all civil and military officials."
Immediately, Xiao Han's eyes flashed with depth again.
"Chen Ning."
"Tu Jie."
Zhu Biao said without even thinking.
The only major events that can shake the world are Zhongshu Sheng and Yushitai. But in the current situation, Zhongshu Sheng cannot move and Hu Weiyong cannot move, so only Yushitai is left. Therefore, Xiao Han wants to confront Tu Jie and Chen Ning used the knife to let all civil and military officials know what the mysterious and unpredictable Jin Yiwei is.
"Chen Ning."
Xiao Han shook his head slightly, then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao and said, "There is also Wang Guangyang, the Prime Minister of Zhongshu Province."
"Um?"
Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly, then looked at Xiao Han, shook his head and said: "Wang Guangyang is a bit cowardly, but he is definitely worthy of reuse. Furthermore, based on what we know about him, he will not make a big mistake if he makes a big mistake." I know how to do it, but I don’t dare.”
Wang Guangyang is a bit submissive in his life, but he has never made any big mistakes. Of course, he keeps making small mistakes, but his crimes will not lead to death.
"Dad, think about it, the status of Yushitai and Zhongshu Province is extraordinary. Therefore, Jin Yiwei can use this to intimidate all civil and military officials to the greatest extent!"
"And this starts from two points."
Xiao Han pretended to smile mysteriously, then looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and explained.
"Stop riddles and speak quickly."
Not only Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were interested, but Xu Da and Chang Yuchun were also interested. However, Queen Ma on the side shook her head slightly, as if she had seen through Xiao Han's thoughts.
"Mom, have you already guessed it?"
Of course, Xiao Han naturally noticed Queen Ma's expression, and then he looked at Queen Ma and asked softly.
"Um."
Queen Ma smiled softly and nodded.
"how to say?"
In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Queen Ma.
"You still can't understand?"
Queen Ma rolled her eyes helplessly, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, and said angrily.
"Chen Ning is the imperial censor, who takes charge of the affairs of the censor's station. Moreover, if Feng Xue can tell, Chen Ning's background is definitely not clean. Therefore, the Jin Yiwei can come to a conclusion after investigating."
"It is estimated that it is also a major crime to punish the Nine Clan, so this is one of them. It is used to investigate the Yushitai's abuse of power to frighten the courtiers, but this is not enough."
"As the most important department of the imperial court, Zhongshu Sheng cannot be let go. Therefore, the left and right prime ministers, one is our family Feng Xue, and the other is a chess piece in the game, cannot move."
"Then there is only one Wang Guangyang left. You Cheng of Zhongshu Province is considered qualified, but the crime he committed cannot be too big, otherwise it will not have the desired effect."
"What the Jin Yiwei is investigating is nothing more than trivial matters, but from these trivial matters, the courtiers can see how terrifying the Jin Yiwei is."
"The awe of Jin Yiwei in my heart is to start from small things. Even if I direct and act myself, I have to consider Jin Yiwei's pervasive penetration."
Queen Ma put down the soles in her hands, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and others and explained.
"That's right."
"Mom is right."
Xiao Han immediately smiled and nodded.
Queen Ma is indeed smart, and a young child can guess Xiao Han's thoughts, but it is right to think about it. After all, she is a child she raised, so it is not difficult to guess Xiao Han's little thoughts.
Furthermore, as Lao Zhu’s wise wife, how could she not be smart? Don’t forget, sometimes Lao Zhu couldn’t make up his mind about things that were all decided by Queen Ma.
This is why Zhu Yuanzhang clearly stipulated that the harem should not interfere with politics, but only Queen Ma could not only interfere with politics, but even teach Zhu Yuanzhang a lesson.
After all, even if Lao Zhu doted on his wife, he would never make fun of important court affairs.
"I see."
Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, as well as Xu Da and Chang Yuchun, also suddenly realized.
The secret role of Jinyiwei is to tell the civil and military officials in the DPRK and China that, let alone your corruption and perversion of the law, we can find out what food your family ate today.
So don’t take any chances. It's of no use.
"Our girl is still smart."
"Our brains didn't even turn around for a moment."
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't feel embarrassed at all. Instead, he looked at Queen Ma happily, as if it was a matter of course.
But Empress Ma just rolled her eyes at Zhu Yuanzhang and continued to pick up the soles in her hands. For her, the matter could be solved, and she did not want to get involved in the government. After all, she was a daughter's family.
"Sister-in-law, eat on the hour, my brother is hungry."
Chang Yuchun rubbed his belly, then looked at Queen Ma inappropriately and said.
"Roast goose, roast goose, roast goose!"
Xu Da also looked at Queen Ma with bright eyes and shouted.
After all, Queen Ma’s roast goose is the most fragrant, but also the least delicious.
"OK."
"Sister-in-law will prepare it for you."
Queen Ma smiled and nodded, then looked at the soles in her hands, stood up, packed them away, and left the kitchen.
After all, the morning court had been going on for so long, and Zhu Yuanzhang was so hungry that his chest was pressed against his back, let alone Chang Yuchun and Xu Da.
"You two guys are really invisible."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Xu Da and Chang Yuchun angrily and said.
"Is that our sister-in-law?"
Chang Yuchun glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang, and said with some yin and yang: "We have said that Kunning Palace is home, you can be as casual as you like, but if you really do this, Your Majesty will not be happy, so the minister should abide by the rules, so as not to His head was chopped off by His Majesty."
"That's right."
Xu Da also echoed.
"You two bastards."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and cursed, then waved his hand and said: "We have never said anything before. If you want to eat the food cooked by your sister-in-law, you can come at any time, and come to the palace to get together with me."
"Don't worry, even if you are shameless, you will come here."
Chang Yuchun and Xu Da's faces showed smiles, and then they nodded in unison.
"If you have time, let's make soup and come over together. We have no choice but to do it this year."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the two old brothers, sighed again, then shook his head and said.
This year, Tang He, who was originally supposed to be a Duke, became the first Marquis for no reason, but there was nothing he could do about it. Lao Zhu had no choice but to pull out a man and chop him with a knife to frighten the nobles of Huaixi. Otherwise, these things , it can really change the world.
But who would have thought that Xiao Han would not only completely tie the Huaixi nobleman to the prince's boat, but also solve the arrogant and domineering personality of the Huaixi nobleman. Lao Zhu really felt sorry for the Marquis of Tanghe. Old brother.
"rest assured."
"Brother, Tang He is not a fool, how could he not understand what you mean."
"In emergencies, extraordinary means must be used. The reason why Tang He didn't come is to avoid suspicion. Otherwise, your hard work will be in vain."
Xu Da patted Zhu Yuanzhang's shoulder lightly, and then said with a smile: "But you owe Tanghe the Duke, you have to make up for it."
"Um."
"Let Tang He be granted the title of Duke early next year."
Zhu Yuanzhang did not refute, but nodded slightly.
Anyway, I am ready to abdicate to Zhu Biao, so what should be given to my old brother must be given to my old brother. After all, Lao Zhu still cherishes this friendship.
"Then how should the Jin Yiwei be trained? Have you thought about it?"
While Zhu Yuanzhang and his brothers were chatting, Zhu Biao turned to look at Xiao Han and asked.
"Um."
Xiao Han thought for a moment, then took out a waist badge from his arms, handed it to Zhu Biao and said: "With them as the instructors, we can train a group of royal guards to carry out assassination and investigation without any disadvantage."
"What's this?"
Zhu Biao took the waist badge, looked at the word "Dragon Protector" on it, then looked at Xiao Han and frowned and asked, "Dragon Protector, what is this?"
Xiao Han shook his head slightly, then walked to the door of Kunning Palace, looked at the falling snow in the courtyard, then turned to look at Zhu Biao who was catching up, and said softly: "Jin Yiwei's idea was only recently decided, but In order to deal with emergencies, or to ensure your safety, I secretly trained a secret organization of a hundred people, which I called the Dragon Guard."
"And every member among them is almost integrated into the assassination investigation. They have killing skills at will. In addition to leading troops in war, they can do anything you ask them to do. They are fully cultivated. Special talents.”
"Since last year, I have sent these 100 people to the grassland and Liaodong respectively. The purpose is to collect military information on the grassland and Liaodong and prepare in advance for future wars."
"Of course, these hundred dragon guards should belong to you, so I will give this token to you."
"Tomorrow, they will respond. At that time, a military competition can be organized, and you will understand the terror of this dragon guard."
After Xiao Han finished speaking, Zhu Biao looked at the token in his hand, nodded slightly and said, "Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Xiao Han shook his head slightly, then looked at the sky again and said softly: "If you want to have no worries in the future, these people will be your help. As for me, they don't know that the person they are loyal to is me, so you don't have to worry."
"I see."
Zhu Biao nodded heavily and held the guard card tightly in his hand.
"Their killing skills are too shocking, so just one percent of what the Imperial Guards have learned is enough."
Xiao Han looked at Zhu Biao again and gave a few instructions.
In order to build this dragon guard, Xiao Han paid a huge price. Therefore, with the current Ming Dynasty, it is impossible to train in large quantities. Otherwise, this would be an elite force!
Let's put it this way, every member of them has completely exceeded the physical limit, and their individual combat capabilities are even more fierce. Therefore, if they can be equipped with many hot weapons of later generations, they can be comparable to the special forces of later generations!
Of course, Xiao Han did not leave behind any backup. In addition to the dragon guards handed over to Zhu Biao, there is also a secret elite group that has been hidden in Yingtian Mansion, but until today, no one has discovered it.
The leader of this secret elite is Tong Zhangshun standing at the door of Kunning Palace.
Immediately, a gust of cold wind passed through the Yingtian capital city, and an elite cavalry had already entered the capital city, but the soldiers guarding the capital city were not aware of it at all.
"The guardian dragon returns."
All the guards in the British Duke's residence looked at the note in their hands, and then their eyes flashed with a different edge than before.
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