Even if there was the sound of the piano in his ears and the dancing was dazzling, Shen Yongmao still heard some of Zhu Xu's words.

He could hear that Zhu Xu's words seemed to be defending the Sixth Ministry, but in fact he was helping the cabinet to 'snatch' some important rights of the Sixth Ministry, continue to weaken the Sixth Ministry, and centralize the cabinet.

Among the six ministries, the military department is the most special, and it still has the power to deploy the armed forces throughout the country. At present, the new 'military reform' is still pending, and Shen Yongmao, the secretary of the military department, has always been sitting on pins and needles, trembling, and walking on thin ice.

"Shen Shangshu, what's wrong? Drinking a little too much? Zhu Xu held the wine glass, looked at Shen Yongmao, who was a little nervous, and said with a smile. Liu Shimin, who was behind him, stepped forward quietly and refilled a glass with a wine jug.

Shen Yongmao's face was flushed, his eyes wandered, he was indeed drunk, but his mind was very sober, and he hurriedly raised his hand and said, "The minister is not drunk, what instructions does the emperor have?" ”

Zhu Xu picked up Shen Yongmao's wine glass and handed it to him, touched it with his own wine glass, and said with a grateful smile: "Shen Shangshu has worked hard all these years, I have seen it in my eyes, wait a minute, boil it, I will leave you a place in the cabinet." ”

Shen Yongmao thought that Zhu Xu was going to ask him for power, but when he heard this, he was shocked, and the wine glass in his hand almost fell to the ground, spilling a lot of wine.

Among the six books, although the power and responsibility of the military department are the heaviest, but in the common understanding, the household department and the official department are the most important, plus Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu's position has been stable over the years, and they are the core of the 'imperial party'.

But listening to Zhu Xu say it so calmly, Shen Yongmao's heart suddenly churned beyond measure, and he didn't know how to deal with it for a while.

As a secretary of the military department for many years, he doesn't want to go further, especially the rumors of entering the cabinet a while ago, King Jing and Sun Chuanting entered the cabinet, especially Wang Qiaonian, I don't know how many people have been given a huge shock, not to mention a book that has worked hard for many years!

"Thank you, Emperor Longen......" Shen Yongmao said and was about to kneel.

Zhu Xu stretched out his hand to support it, and said with a smile: "Today is the banquet, these words have entered your ears out of my mouth...... If someone asks me, I won't recognize it......"

Shen Yongmao's excited face showed more smiles, and he raised his wine glass and said, "Yes, the minister understands, he must be cautious in his words and deeds, do more and say less, and live up to his holy hopes." ”

Shen Yongmao knows a little about Zhu Xu, and he can get to the point, and he won't be confused.

Zhu Xu smiled, took the wine glass and turned to the criminal department Shangshu next to Shen Yongmao, Zhang Wenda. This one was more 'cautious', he didn't drink a few glasses at all, and he had already stood up and waited before Zhu Xu turned around.

For this, Zhu Xu was quite emotional. This person has to have means and means, ability and ability, but he thinks too much, it is too difficult to grasp, if it is not for the current general trend, I am afraid that he will not stay in the court honestly.

I think that at the beginning, when Zhu Xu was still Xiaohui Wang, I hoped that this person could do the long history of his Huiwang Mansion, with Zhu Xu's ability, this wrist, and connections, in the government and the opposition, it was enough to do a lot of things for the Ming Dynasty.

But Zhang Wenda was very slippery, easily got rid of the trap set by Zhu Xu at that time, and still resigned and returned to his hometown.

Zhang Wenda's thoughts about Zhu Xu are even more complicated, most of them come from the 'New Deal' and reforms over the years, even now, Zhang Wenda still has a lot of reservations about the 'New Deal' and so on.

With his head down, he bowed down, and he didn't stand out in a song and dance, but as Zhu Xu walked down, I don't know how many people watched, just because of the cover of the music, no one could hear what they were saying except for the side.

Zhu Xu took the wine glass, paused for a while, and said, "Zhang Shangshu has also worked hard. ”

Zhang Wenda bowed down and said, "I don't dare to take credit for the affairs of the ministers." ”

Zhu Xu didn't say much, and directly turned to Shen Xun, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites beside him.

This scene made everyone watching look different, and they knew very well in their hearts how much sainthood Zhu Xu had expressed for how long he had been standing. This one asks ......

Zhang Wenda was also a little surprised, glanced at Zhu Xu, bowed down and sat down slowly, his face was calm, and he did not leak at all. Again, no one knows what he feels in his heart.

Shen Xun is the most transparent among the six departments, he has been silent, and his rights are not as heavy as the other five.

Zhu Xu looked at Shen Xun and said with a smile, "Shen Shangshu, you have the least recitals in the past few years, but you have done the most things, "Jingzheng Canon", "Jingzheng Records", "Jingzheng Law" and so on, I have read briefly, which is very good." You are the president of the codification, and you can make your own decisions when you sign your name and so on. ”

Signature!

Shen Xun's eyes opened violently, a book has been passed down to the world, and his fame has moved through the ages, this is the dream of a literati!

He was forced to feel excited, raised his hand and said: "Emperor Xie's praise is all the credit of your colleagues. ”

Zhu Xu held the wine glass, nodded approvingly, and said, "Well, humility is good." After a while, the envoys of various countries will enter Beijing, and the Ministry of Rites will prepare the reception ceremony, and the others will not say, I am a state of etiquette, and it is okay to be reasonable and modest, but if someone makes trouble and bullies my Ming people, even if I have some reason, the disposal must be biased, can you know what I mean? ”

Although Shen Xun is small and transparent, he has never fallen behind in government affairs, and he instantly understood after listening to Zhu Xu's words, and said: "The minister understands, I can't be bullied, and the Ministry of Rites will never do anything that damages the morale of my Ming!" ”

Zhu Xu smiled with satisfaction and walked to the last, Xu Dahua, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry. This one has been waiting for a long time, with a smile on his face, a very good smile, respectful and flattering, and flattering without losing his positive color.

"I read it,"

Zhu Xu held the wine glass and said: "The planning and progress are very good, although there are occasional flaws, but the overall is very good, I am very satisfied." There is no need to worry about silver, water conservancy, roads, etc. are all things that are beneficial in the world and meritorious, don't slack off, let alone fool, and wait for the road to be repaired, one of them is allowed to be named after you. ”

Xu Dahua fell to his knees with a puff, opened his mouth to speak, but was speechless, and froze for a while.

Zhu Xu shook his head and smiled, stretched out his hand to help him up, and said: "I don't treat heroes badly, I do things well, don't come if you are vain." ”

Xu Dahua is really excited, a road is named after him, which is more meritorious than writing a book, and the name will be passed down through the ages!

"Yes, after the big discussion, the minister will go out of Beijing and personally supervise it, and it will definitely be completed quickly and well, and he will never discredit the emperor, disgrace the court, and delay the 'new deal'!" Xu Dahua bowed in front of Zhu Xu and said in a deep voice with excitement and trepidation.

Zhu Xu pressed the palm of his right hand, motioned for him to sit down, and turned to Xu Dahua's right with a smile.

This is already outside the six, and the first one is the British public Zhang Weixian.

These can be casual, what Zhu Xu said was all comforting words, reminiscing about the past, dotting the present, and imagining the future.

Zhang Weixian has always been a wise man to protect himself and stay away from the court situation, Zhu Xu's words, he naturally nodded his head, and he didn't allow anything.

Zhang Weixian was followed by Zhang Zhiji, Zhang Guoji and other honorable ministers, and then Cao Wenzhao, Lu Xiangsheng and others.

This banquet is indeed an 'annual meeting', these people are the backbone of the Ming Dynasty, and they are the foundation of Zhu Xu's rule of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Xu circled down, half a cup of glass, drank dizzy, sat back on the dragon chair, waved away the song and dance, looked at a group of people, held the wine glass, and said loudly, "The year is not good, natural disasters are repeated, you can't eat and drink, I only use thin wine, thank you for your hard work for Daming this year, cheers!" ”

"Shame on your subordinates."

A group of people stood up in unison and raised their glasses to Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu looked at a group of people and almost simultaneously fell on his back.

Liu Shimin saw that everyone in the hall was in high spirits, and a look signaled, and the song and dance appeared again.

In the main hall of the Qianqing Palace, the silk and bamboo surround the ears, singing and dancing, if you just look at it from here, you may also feel that the Ming Dynasty is a song and dance leveling appearance.

The dull bells in the palace rang again and again, until Zhu Xu himself was drunk, his mind was stiff, and he couldn't turn up, then he looked at the swaying figure below with drunken eyes, and Lang said with a smile: "It's getting late today, everyone is very happy, let's have a full drink and disperse." ”

With Zhu Xu's appeasement and wishing, everyone drank comfortably, staggering, their faces were drunk and red, listening to Zhu Xu's words, they raised their glasses and shouted noisily.

After drinking this cup, Zhu Xu got up very happily and left through the side door with a smile.

Zhu Xu left, Bi Ziyan and the others looked at each other, got up one after another, and staggered towards the door.

Liu Shimin accompanied Zhu Xu out of the main hall, looked at Zhu Xu who was a little vain, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, is it to warm up the Pavilion or go to the Yuzao Palace?" ”

There are only two women in Zhu Xu's harem, Hai Lanzhu is more than seven months pregnant, and everyone in the palace is used to Zhu Xu either staying in Qianqing Palace or going to Yuzao Palace.

Zhu Xu looked at the bright moonlight above his head, took a long breath of wine, his heart was extremely comfortable, he put his hands behind his back, and thought for a while: "Go to the Yuzao Palace, take a look at the two little guys." ”

"Yes." Liu Shimin immediately arranged for people to lead the way with lanterns.

There were gusts of cold wind, which made Zhu Xu a little more sober. In the hall just now, he said a lot of things, and through these things, the heaviness in Zhu Xu's heart decreased a lot for some reason, and he felt very relaxed in his heart.

The Ming Dynasty will indeed experience a more cruel time in the future, but it is not inexplicable, on the contrary, Zhu Xu is confident that he can spend it easily!

"Not only to survive, but also to live better!"

Zhu Xu whispered to himself, his heart was like a fire, and there was an inexplicable surging feeling.

Liu Shimin glanced at Zhu Xu and dutifully sent Zhu Xu into the Yuzao Palace.

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Although according to the regulations, courtiers have twenty days of annual leave, from Chinese New Year's Eve to the twentieth day of the first month, but after a night of feasting, the courtiers are full of energy, almost ignoring the holiday affairs, and are working hard.

The ministers were busy with their hearts, and Zhu Xu was a lot more worried. In fact, the big framework has basically been structured, and it is all bits and pieces, and Zhu Xu is rare to be idle for a while.

Under the eaves of Yuzao Palace, the small hot pot was tumbling, Zhu Xu and Li Jieyu were sitting opposite each other, and there was a little guy sitting in their arms.

I don't know if it's rain or snow outside, it's dripping and chilling.

Li Xie Yu was Xiao Ciye in his arms, and while feeding, he whispered to Zhu Xu: "Kunning Palace, Jiaotai Hall have been cleaned up, the decorations and arrangements are also complete, and the Ministry of Rites is already going through the ceremony, and the ninth day ......of the second month is about the same, and the big wedding will not be delayed."

Zhu Xu nodded, drank hot porridge, and the next thing was the wedding.

The big wedding is significant, but in fact, it is very simple, and it can be completed in three or five days.

The second is what Zhu Xu values, showing off his martial arts to the world and the whole world.

Many people only think about improving the morale of the Ming Dynasty and deterring the small people outside the territory, but what Zhu Xu wants is to establish the strength of the Ming Dynasty in the whole world, even the strongest position!

This is very important, and it has an unparalleled effect on the current and future development of the Ming Dynasty, especially the development of maritime trade and colonization, which will have an immeasurable impact!

Zhu Xu didn't say it, the adults in the outer court didn't agree to open the sea ban, and they couldn't see it that far, it was still the model of the past, do it first and then talk about it, and it would be simple to cause the established facts.

Zhu Xu ate silently, slowly thinking in his heart. With Daming's current firearms, it can definitely shock people's hearts, and it has enough deterrence for the surrounding Xiaoxiao, and it will not give birth to moths for a period of time.

"Land-based alone is not enough......"

Zhu Xu suddenly muttered to himself, turned his head to look at Liu Shimin, and said, "Hongwu, are you equipped with weapons now?" ”

Liu Shimin bowed down and said, "The Hongwu is still being renovated, tested, and waiting for the second launch, so it should not be assembled yet." ”

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, groaned slightly, and said, "Spread the decree. Jinwei, let the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of War, the Royal Government and other relevant ministries ask them to step up a little more, go into the water first, assemble weapons, and conduct a naval battle, and order the navy to get ready, hurry up the drill, I won't go to see it, and when the time comes, I will directly take people to observe, don't embarrass me......"

"Yes." Liu Shimin will understand.