Xu Guangqi's words instantly pulled Chongzhen into his memory.

I still remember that it was not long after he crossed over, he took Luo Yangxing and others to the Ministry of Industry on a whim to inspect some ordnance and artillery, and it was Zhang Wenyu who received them at that time.

And it was also at that time that Mingsheng discovered the talent of Xu Guangqi, not only recalled the craftsmen who had been exiled before, but also vigorously improved a series of treatments for relevant craftsmen.

Zhang Wenyu is a more pragmatic craftsman, and there is nothing to say about technology and doing things, but if he wants to enter the cabinet, Mingsheng is not sure if he can do a good job.

Seeing Ming Sheng's doubts, Xu Guangqi said directly: "Your Majesty, but you are not very confident about Zhang Wenyu's political ability?" ”

"After all, after joining the cabinet, he is not only a secretary of the Ministry of Industry, but also a cabinet minister, I can't be cautious."

"Your Majesty doesn't need to worry, I don't dare to say anything else, but Zhang Wenyu is absolutely competent for the position of Minister of Industry."

Seeing that Xu Guangqi was confident, Ming Sheng instantly became interested and asked, "Why is Xu Aiqing so sure that he can do it?" ”

"Your Majesty, although Weichen has just stepped into the cabinet, he can be regarded as having a good understanding of the political affairs of the cabinet, especially the method proposed by His Majesty today to be in charge of the eight books, which is even more convenient and efficient."

Ming Sheng frowned: "My management methods are efficient, and this doesn't seem to have much to do with Zhang Wenyu's government affairs ability!" ”

"Dare to ask Your Majesty, the ministers of the eight ministries are in charge of the affairs of their respective departments, do they mainly deal with their own affairs or a little state affairs?"

"This is natural."

"Your Majesty, judging from the results of Zhang Wenyu's many years of presiding over the actual work of the Ministry of Industry, it is no problem for the Ministry of Industry to be handled by him, what do you think?"

Ming Sheng thought about it, after the two important affairs of firearms and sweet potatoes were stripped from the Ministry of Industry, other civil construction, canal weir lifting, mausoleum and the manufacture of some cold weapons could not be managed by anyone.

In that case, it really takes a tech-savvy person to do this.

Thinking of this, he opened his mouth and said slowly: "What do you think about Aiqing?" ”

Zhang Ruitu opened his mouth and said: "Weichen thinks that Lord Xu is reasonable, and the minister seconded it. ”

"The minister seconded the proposal."

This is Shi Fenglai's voice.

Although Zhang Ruitu and Shi Fenglai spoke one after another, it was obvious that they both had their own plans.

Zhang Ruitu knew that Xu Guangqi was a popular person in front of the emperor, and now he spoke out to help him, and when he entered the cabinet for the second time in the future, he hoped that Xu Guangqi and Zhang Wenyu would repay him.

And Shi Fenglai wanted to give the new cabinet ministers a face, so that they could take care of each other in the future.

Although the direct purpose of the two is somewhat deviated, they are fundamentally the same - not to offend Xu Guangqi.

As for Sun Chengzong and others, they don't know much about Zhang Wenyu, so they didn't speak out.

"Well, since that's the case, let Zhang Wenyu lead the ministers of the Ministry of Industry! He is a scholar of the Ministry of Engineering, and a scholar of Dongge University. ”

In this way, under the strong recommendation of Xu Guangqi, and under the "fueling" of Shi Fenglai and Zhang Ruitu, two well-intentioned people, Zhang Wenyu was hit by the "big pie".

After the position of the Ministry of Industry was decided, the follow-up became much easier.

The cabinet minister's household department secretary is directly transferred to the cabinet acting household department by Li Qiyuan, the current household department secretary; Feng Ying joined the Cabinet Acting Criminal Department, and Wang Yongguang, the current secretary of the Ministry of Officials, directly joined the Cabinet Acting Criminal Department.

At this point, the eight books of Shangshu were directly decided.

They are Sun Chengzong, the secretary of the Ministry of War, Wang Yongguang, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, Xu Guangqi, the secretary of the Ministry of Departments, Li Qiyuan, the secretary of the Ministry of Households, Shi Fenglai, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Sun Shenxing, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Feng Ying, the secretary of the Criminal Department, and Zhang Wenyu, the secretary of the Ministry of Industry.

The new central cabinet of the Ming Dynasty has been completely finalized, and Mingsheng has finally put this matter in place.

"Wang Chengen, draft the decree immediately, and read it out in public at tomorrow's court meeting, so that all Aiqing can take office in a timely manner."

"The old slave obeys."

Seeing that the master's mood was not bad, it seemed that he was generally satisfied with the candidates for the cabinet this time, and Wang Chengen was also sincerely happy for the master, so he hurried to draft the decree.

"Ladies and gentlemen, now that the affairs of the cabinet have been dealt with, there is still one thing to be finalized as soon as possible."

The ministers looked at each other, is there anything missing from the heart now?

"That's the case, after the death of Emperor Daxing, because of the various government affairs in the court, and then it was Jiannu knocking, and now there are three days to celebrate the New Year, has this era name not been decided?"

The other courtiers looked at Shi Fenglai, Zhang Ruitu and Li Guopu, after all, these three were all cabinet ministers before, and they all had the title of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, so if they were really investigated, the three of them would not be able to do well.

The three of them all knelt on the ground and said in unison: "Your Majesty forgives the sin, change the excerpt of the year name, and the ministers have already sent it to the imperial study." ”

Mingsheng was embarrassed, thinking of the mountains of folds before, some of them did just glance at them and threw them aside, maybe there were those before.

At the critical moment, it was Zhang Ruitu who saw the emperor's embarrassment, knocked his head a few times and said: "Your Majesty, this is the negligence of the minister, please condemn Your Majesty." ”

Zhang Ruitu's operation confused Mingsheng, and asked directly: "What is Zhang Aiqing's crime?" ”

"Your Majesty, before the minister, Lord Shi and Lord Li drew up a few years of names, when the minister sent it to the imperial study, His Majesty was busy with other government affairs, I think it was the minister who accidentally put the fold into the fold pile that His Majesty has approved, so His Majesty has not read it, and this is the fault of the minister."

This Zhang Ruitu not only has the talent to explore flowers, but also this kung fu is really a must, and the most important thing is that he can also maintain the emperor's face without losing time.

is really good at talking, if this old boy is not at fault, he can let him be honest in the Ministry of Rites until he "retires".

Thinking of this, Ming Sheng coughed lightly, and said angrily: "Zhang Ruitu, you are so bold, you can even make mistakes at will for such an important performance as the year name, I remember your first offense, and you have taken the initiative to make virtuous merit today, and you will be fined for half a year, can you be convinced?" ”

"Thank you for your grace."

Although he pretended to be frightened on the surface, he was overjoyed in his heart, it seems that he has indeed been approved by His Majesty this time, these old guys are finished, I can always go up! He even saw Shousuke's seat beckoning to him.

"Okay, that's it, what are the names of the years you drew up before, let's hear about it?"

Back to His Majesty, a total of four era names were drafted, namely "Qiansheng", "Xingfu", "Xianjia", and "Chongzhen".

Ming Sheng squinted his eyes, and sure enough, the era name "Chongzhen" was among them.

"Shi Aiqing, since you are a role model, let's tell you the meaning of these era names!"