The military ministers shouted in unison, a scene that had not appeared in a court meeting for a long time.
But at the moment, no civil servant is worried about the so-called distinction between civil and military officials, because it is about the stability of the emperor's throne!
Zhu Houcong's mood at this time was much more excited than before. This was not an act like before.
Isn't it necessary to take advantage of the unavoidable etiquette to stimulate the ambitions of the honorable ministers and generals when they have exhausted so much energy and want to end it in person?
"If there is another rebellion in the future and there is chaos that cannot be quelled, it can only be said that the courtiers above and below are not willing to die." After hearing these statements, Zhu Houcong looked at the civil servants, "Now, the kings have not rebelled against me, and the generals are loyal They have no objection to my succession to the throne and enjoying the honor and order in this great gift."
"If the world is really uneasy, someone will take action and someone will rebel! No one is taking action at the moment, but someone is deliberately blocking the first issue of the meeting." Zhu Houcong brought the topic back to the officials, "I am doing this to establish my authority. Is that so? I am the emperor, and I need to show authority to my subordinates before I can continue to discuss state affairs. What kind of loyal ministers are these, who need to fear authority in order to be loyal to the emperor?"
After he continued to put on the big hat, Zhu Houcong paused.
It's time to wrap things up.
"One thing more is worse than one thing less, I naturally know that. However, what I want to maintain is the great gift of the world, and I want to make the world full of food and clothing!"
"I only care about this great gift in the world, because only this great gift in the world determines whether the people of our country will rise up in rebellion tomorrow, or whether they will rebel against some arrogant people because of extreme hardship. This is not only a long-term peace and stability plan for the Ming Dynasty, but also a plan for my succession. The so-called plan to unsettle the world from now on!"
"Whether I am a foolish king or not is not determined by whether I have an heir or not. It is determined by whether the people in the world are well fed and warmly clothed!"
"I have appointed a daily life official. Every word I say and everything I do will be recorded. I will succeed to the throne in an upright and upright manner!"
"Since I eat your salary, I share your worries. I am the king now, and if you don't want to eat my salary and share your worries, you can resign and return home. Those who want to stay should devote their minds to real state affairs! "
"After today, if anyone continues to struggle with the unification of the succession law and ignores other national affairs, he will be killed without mercy!"
"Mr. Yang Ge, are you worried that the Ming Dynasty has suffered from many ills and is on the verge of death?"
After these resonant words were said, no one had any room to dwell on the ritual text.
Who can come to court, will he be a fool?
If the emperor succeeds without heirs, only the interests of certain people in the royal family will be harmed.
If a minister is loyal to the king, what should he fear? The status he deserves, the glory and wealth he deserves, they will all be indispensable. If you are still not satisfied, what are you trying to achieve?
If we are worried about the future stability of the world and the well-being of the people, then the emperor has already restrained the feudal kings from benevolence and power. In the future, he is even more prepared to hold high the banner of seeking "good food and clothing" for the people of the world to weaken the foundation of the rebels. Isn't it enough? ?
Under such analysis, Yang Tinghe was in a dilemma.
That kind of explanation of etiquette is deviant, intolerant and explicit! The essence of etiquette is more than just benefits?
But now, Yang Tinghe looked up at Zhu Houcong, looking at the steps he handed over.
Are you worried that many of the ills of the Ming Dynasty are about to end?
Of course Yang Tinghe was worried. He just didn't place his hopes on Mingjun before.
Now, the emperor first asked whether he was loyal or not, and then bluntly stated the benefits of etiquette.
Loyalty is beneficial. Only by taking the well-being of all people in the world as a real gift can we have a steady stream of fame and fortune that will last for generations to come.
As a fifteen-year-old, he really wasn't messing around today.
How does he really care about the so-called status? Yang Tinghe had already vaguely figured out the purpose of the emperor's behavior today.
Looking at the aroused ministers and generals, Yang Tinghe wiped his tears with his sleeves: "I have been worried for many years! Your Majesty knows that the vassal succession is in danger, and many years of ills have added new worries. The key to victory is determination. How can your majesty say that he will win? With abundant warehouses and sufficient food and clothing, how can your majesty bring about real peace and order in the world?"
To step onto that step, he still needed a signal.
Zhu Houcong looked at him with sharp eyes: "I am checking the accounts to find out how much money our Ming Dynasty has to maintain this great gift in the world. As for how to bring about real great governance in the world, just as the elder wishes, the monarch and his ministers are united to reform the evils and make new ones!"
"If there are still traitors and sycophants, deal with them one by one; set up an internal affairs department so that I can understand the talents and character of all officials; restore the daily life notes, so that I can be vigilant about my words and deeds; understand my legal system, and my officials must not have second thoughts. This is not what I am saying. Are you doing it one by one? Which of these is not a prudent move for the long term?"
Every move of the emperor had a clear attitude: he was actually very prudent and planned for the long term.
The general attack did not defeat Wang Qiong immediately, and the internal affairs department was still located in the ceremonial prison. He did not need to fight for the daily affairs. Mao Cheng was about to be imprisoned for death penalty, and your majesty wanted to establish clear rules of rewards and punishments.
Now that the emperor has expressed his prudent intention and wants to retire and return to his hometown, Yang Tinghe, who advocates restoring the old system and being conservative, can no longer say that he is just out of public interest.
The emperor must bear the pressure of being said to be a coward, and the chief minister must also bear the heavy responsibility.
Yang Tinghe picked up his hat: "I have resigned twice, please record it in the internal affairs department. I hope that your majesty will always have long-term plans for the world, conduct a prudent and comprehensive government, and create a prosperous and prosperous Ming Dynasty!"
This is the unimpeachable ambition of the Holy Emperor. No one here dares to say anything like Wen Yanbo about ruling the world with the people.
He walked up the steps and confirmed the seriousness of his resignation.
"It should be like this!" Zhu Houcong laughed and nodded magnanimously, "The court meeting will continue! Mao Cheng and the other three officials of the Ministry of Rites are unwilling to deal with the issue of Emperor Daxing's honor and posthumous title. Now the Minister of Rites is vacant. Someone still has to handle the matters I have asked. Before the three questions just now, so many people expressed their opposition once or twice, so I won’t embarrass you. In this case, let the old ministers of Qiandi handle this matter. Yuan Zonggao , are you afraid of Youyou Qingshi?"
Yuan Zonggao, the newly appointed left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, stood up and said: "Your Majesty inherited the great power by decree and had the ambition to clarify the world and rebuild the Ming Dynasty. How could there be no justice in the long history? Why should I be afraid!"
He was very excited when he saw Zhu Houcong.
He was reminded that day that "no veteran ministers, no meritorious ministers, no remonstrating ministers will be tolerated". How could he have thought that the emperor would use it in this way?
This became his weapon to block Yang Tinghe from continuing to persuade him!
In front of the banner of loyalty or disloyalty, no matter how old you are, no matter how meritorious you are, no matter how desperate you are to remonstrate, it is meaningless.
The emperor wants loyal ministers!
What's more, there is also a banner of world-wide gifts that focuses on the well-being of the people?
Today Yuan Zonggao doesn't have to say a word, and His Majesty won't let him.
When he was promoted to Minister Zuo of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Huang Jin, who delivered the edict, brought His Majesty's oral instructions: "I will come by myself during the court meeting."
Your Majesty does not want Yuan Zonggao, who has not yet entered the cabinet, to have a difficult time among civil servants.
Yuan Zonggao was moved and admired by this caring and ardent expression.
How could he have thought that there would be no need for endless quarrels between the monarch and his ministers, and that no one would be able to say anything about a single word of loyalty and a naked analysis of a great gift?
The explanation of the great gift of the world is a step for everyone.
But His Majesty can only die in person this time. In the future court, it will be His Majesty's loyal ministers who will fight for it.
The emperor can only end personally on matters related to his legal and imperial power!
Zhu Houcong finally settled the matter: "Then this matter has been discussed, and Yuan Zonggao is promoted to the Minister of Rites, and the ceremonial notes such as the posthumous title and posthumous title of Emperor Daxing will be submitted one by one as soon as possible. I will honor my father and grant my mother the title. I'm just at the back of the queue, just making arrangements first. But whether or not we accept the decree is the fundamental problem. The second issue, let's talk about the abolition of the corrupt officials and troops in the imperial edict."
Yang Tinghe stood up from the steps and cheered up. Just as he was about to announce his specific strategy for abolishing the rogue officers and soldiers, he saw His Majesty asking Huang Jin to hand over the box he was carrying.
Zhu Houcong opened the box and took out a brochure: "Based on preliminary estimates, there are about 120,000 to 150,000 soldiers, flag schools, military craftsmen, etc. in Beijing, which can save about one million shi in food every year." . This number has been accumulated over many years. I have been checking the accounts in the past few days to prepare for what was promised in the enthronement edict."
Then it was time for the show as an accountant, and many numbers over the years came out of his mouth without any hesitation.
Yang Tinghe, who was suffocating in place, could only stare with his eyes getting bigger and bigger.
Is he checking the accounts just to check this matter? There is really nothing to say: I am really doing it for the Ming Dynasty and preparing for good governance!
And this accurate memory of the land tax, money and food expenses in the past few years!
Yan Song kept writing and looked up at the young emperor from time to time: How long has he been practicing for today?
After traveling across mountains and rivers to the Forbidden City, all civil and military officials saw an emperor who should never be underestimated based on his appearance.
"Twenty thousand!" Zhu Houcong finally said solemnly, "This year, more than 120,000 people will be laid off first!"
The expression of General Xunchen, who had been excited just now, froze, but his voice was not inferior to theirs at the same time inside and outside the West Point Gate.
The civil servants shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"
After being escorted out of Zuoshunmen, Mao Cheng's eyes went dark when he heard those familiar voices in the distance.
Saint?
Are you mocking me?
