Capital, city gate.
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The sound of horse hooves sounded like thunder, and smoke and dust rose into the sky in the distance.
Under the city gate, a group of garrison soldiers couldn't help but discuss.
"Tell me, which vassal king is returning today?"
"Such a big battle?"
"I'm afraid he's not a small vassal king! It's almost as good as King Jin's formation!"
After the New Year.
Many vassal kings returned to the capital one after another, which aroused heated discussions among the people in the capital.
At present, the vassal kings who have returned include Qi Wang Zhu Zhu, Tan Wang Zhu Zi, Su Wang Zhu Kai and others.
Of course, there is also Jin Wang Zhu Xi who returned early.
It's just that it was a serious crime for the vassal king to return to the capital privately. In order to prevent outsiders from knowing, the king of Jin specially organized a huge battle to return to the capital.
Finally returned after the New Year.
At this time, there is still the joy of the New Year in the capital, which can be followed by the vassal kings returning to the capital one after another.
Especially when King Monan Sai returned to the capital, he brought a cold and murderous atmosphere.
Diluted the joy.
All the people in the capital are afraid, afraid that the return of these vassal kings will cause many disasters...
"King Yan is back in the capital! Get out of the way quickly!"
The first rider, wearing iron armor, holding a big flag high, wrote one word: Yan!
Those who returned to Beijing today.
It’s none other than King Yan Zhu Di!
"Quick, get out of the way!" All the soldiers quickly got out of the way.
Wait until King Yan's main troops pass by.
Everyone bowed their hands and saluted.
"Welcome King Yan to return to the capital!"
When the people in the capital heard this, they looked at the King of Sai from the north. He had a majestic figure and was wearing iron armor. He didn't look like a prince, but like a general.
The men and horses behind him are strong and strong, and they are not easy to mess with at first sight.
All the people in the capital couldn't help but worry about their grandson.
"Tell me... Can His Highness the Grand Sun suppress these feudal princes returning to the capital?"
"It's hard for me to see it! How old is your grandson? These vassal kings are not easy to mess with!"
"In the past, when His Majesty was in charge of state affairs, he did not allow the vassal prince to return to the capital... His Highness Taisun made a bad move this time!"
"Shh! Silence! Is this something you can talk about?"
It seems that the topic is slipping in a direction that cannot be touched.
Someone quickly stood up and stopped him.
It's just that people still inevitably sigh in their hearts.
With so many vassal kings, it is inevitable that there will be some ambitious ones. Can this capital... be able to live peacefully?
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Fengtian Temple.
All the officials gathered!
Just as the people in the capital were worried, the officials were also worried about the vassal king returning to the capital.
The previous chaos in the capital that was stopped in advance was a lesson learned from the past!
And that was just Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunxi’s plan...
If it were a vassal king who had people under his command and was closely related to many interest groups behind his back.
I'm afraid that trouble will arise, and it won't be as simple as Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunxi planned!
If the vassal king was causing rebellion, why would he need to rely on the power of the Youye Army?
Why should Princess Anqing go to the Wenhua Palace to obtain transfer orders?
The lord's own strength is enough!
And what if you take over the military power of the feudal lord?
The biggest disadvantage of many vassal kings returning to the capital is that originally the vassal kings did not have the opportunity to contact so many ministers.
It can be said that the officials in the DPRK originally had no choice.
I can only follow the steps of my grandson.
But now?
The minister's choice space suddenly became wider, and all feudal kings could choose to follow him.
And the vassal king who is determined to strengthen himself will definitely cast a wide net to seek support.
At this time, all ministers can wait for the price.
If your grandson is dissatisfied with him, then he will just defect to other vassals. Anyway, we don't have to defect to you.
And the 'asking price' of these people... will also be higher than other times!
As a result, the winner in this fight often has to pay a higher price.
Transfer more power.
At this time, except for those who have different intentions or those who are greedy for power.
There were some far-sighted scholars who looked at Zhu Yunxu above with worry.
They didn't understand why the always smart grandson would make such a stupid move!
But there is no way... His Majesty has issued an edict to support Taisun's move.
But Taisun's intention was firm.
Can't be stopped.
People like Lan Yu, Xu Huizu, Yang Shiqi and others could only watch many vassal kings return to the capital.
It’s just that we have to keep an eye on these feudal kings from now on!
After all... there are many unruly people among these vassal kings!
"The King of Yan is here!"
Outside the palace, the palace people shouted loudly.
Then a mighty figure walked into Fengtian Hall.
"My lord! King Zhu Di of Yan! Meet His Highness Taisun!"
As soon as Zhu Di entered the Fengtian Hall, he saluted Zhu Yunzhen.
Although in terms of seniority, Zhu Di is his fourth uncle.
But now it’s the court!
He, Zhu Yunxuan, supervises the country on behalf of old Zhu, while Zhu Di is just the king of Yan and a minister!
If he claimed to be his fourth uncle, it would be a kind of transgression and inconsistent with his identity.
It may even send a signal.
Zhu Di was dissatisfied that his status was inferior to Zhu Yunzhen's!
I have the idea of fighting for savings!
Zhu Di is a wise man. He has not made a decision yet and is still waiting to see. Naturally, he will not make such an insane move.
Everything remains to be seen.
Make your decision again!
He had already received a letter asking him to return to Beijing to be the head of the Taxation Department.
Zhu Di didn't care much about returning to Beijing.
What he actually cares about is whether his nephew can be a competent emperor!
If his talent far exceeds him, he, Zhu Di, will not complain much if he succumbs to him.
But if your talent is not as good as his, then...
It’s hard to tell!
"Uncle Fourth, get up quickly."
Zhu Yunzhen said quickly that Zhu Di's ability to perform this gift sent a kind signal.
Naturally, he would not be ungrateful.
"Today, I summoned my fourth uncle back because I have an important matter to entrust."
"I hope that my fourth uncle can take up the position of director of the Taxation Department, and I also hope that my fourth uncle will never shirk it."
Zhu Yunzhen said gently.
After all, King Yan Zhu Di is also a member of the royal family, and in terms of seniority, he is still his fourth uncle.
Don't speak in a commanding tone.
Otherwise, it would appear that he is too cruel, heartless, and unjust, and he does not even have the slightest respect for his fourth uncle.
As for Zhu Yunxuan's appointment.
Zhu Di didn't make any excuses, and immediately raised his hands and said: "My lord! Take the order!"
He had already known about this, and in exchange for his return to Beijing, he was to serve as the head of the Taxation Department.
And according to the description of Daoyan monk Yao Guangxiao.
This seems to be a position that will go down in history and subvert the pattern of the Ming Dynasty!
Zhu Yunzhen's ability to hand over this position to him is also a recognition of his ability!
Zhu Di naturally would not refuse.
But Zhu Di agreed... but the officials refused!
Even some ministers couldn't help but stood up.
Admonished: "Your Highness, think twice!"
"The position of the Taxation Department is in charge of the financial lifeline of the Ming Dynasty. It is of great importance! Why is it held by the feudal prince?!"
"And if King Yan takes charge of the Taxation Department, what will happen to King Yan's fiefdom?!"
"This matter is indeed very important! Don't touch it lightly!"
And after someone takes the lead.
The courtiers who were originally dissatisfied with the vassal king's return to the capital stood up one after another.
In just a short moment, no less than a dozen people opposed it!
The momentum is huge!
Among them, Counselor Yang Shiqi is impressively on the list!
It's just that unlike his previous impulsive style, he has become much more stable after experiencing many things, especially the rebellion of Princess Wenhua Palace of Anqing.
This time, he stood at the back of the opposition.
Unlike other opponents, each of them almost jumped in front of Zhu Yunzhen's eyes.
He almost spit on Zhu Yunzhen's face!
"Shut up, everyone!"
Zhu Yunxuan was furious and scolded the officials.
"Calling the vassal king back to the capital is an imperial edict issued by the emperor himself!"
"Hey, do you have any opinions?"
"Furthermore, my fourth uncle, King Yan Zhu Di, is full of talents and prestige!"
"Other than my fourth uncle, who else can hold the position of head of the Taxation Department?!"
"Would you like to listen?"
The ministers immediately looked at each other. The head of the tax department was an offending position.
Since ancient times, taxation has not been simple.
Especially now that Taisun has set up a tax department to take over the tax collection from subordinate officials.
A lot of waste awaits...
Ordinary people really can’t do that!
"this……"
(End of chapter)
