Although the governor of the river is a newly established official position, he is not the commander of the light pole, and Zhu Youxiao has already set aside the Dushui Qingguan Division of the Ministry of Industry and is led by Zuo Guangdou.

The division of the six departments is too rough, and Zhu Youxiao has to change it a long time ago, but he also knows that he can't be in a hurry. The new construction of the Yamen, the governor of the river, is equivalent to the Ministry of Water Resources according to the definition of later generations.

The monarch and the ministers talked for a long time before Zuo Guangdou retreated.

Walking out of the noon gate, Lao Zuo looked back at the majestic noon gate, shook his head with a wry smile, turned around and left quickly.

When Lao Zuo passed through Shanxi from Shaanxi to Beijing, he went to see Yang Lian, the governor of Shanxi. He and Yang Lian are the backbone of the Donglin Party and are known as "Yang Zuo".

Although the governors of the northern provinces have received the holy decree, they will go to Beijing after the autumn harvest to report on their duties. The holy decree also specifically explained that the governors of all provinces should take the catastrophe as a hypothetical and prepare a thorough and meticulous plan for disaster relief.

But Yang Lian couldn't wait, his friend entered Beijing first, so he wanted to ask his friend to bring his music to His Majesty.

The main points include: the emperor allowed the factory guards to run rampant, used indiscriminate coercion, promoted officials who tended to be inflammatory, excluded and attacked upright officials, and suppressed the students......

It is risky to play like this, and Yang Lian also believes in Zuo Guangdou's personality and character. The point is that he doesn't know how many times he has played, and the emperor simply ignored it.

Of course, Yang Lian is Yang Lian, and he didn't pick on his opinions if he had any opinions, and he also did a conscientious job in clearing the tun and filling the salary, eliminating corruption and corruption.

As the highest governor of a province, Yang Lian often wore green shirts and shoes, went deep into the fields and houses, visited micro-clothes, knew all about Lu Lili's disease, punished the inferior gentry and the strong, and was loved by the people.

Zuo Guangdou also did not approve of some of the policies of the imperial court, and felt that his old friend was also sincere, so he did not criticize the emperor in the song, but pointed to the eunuchs beside the emperor, so he agreed.

But what Lao Zuo has seen and heard along the way is very different from a few years ago. Not only the changes in the roads and houses, but also the appearance of the people.

And the reversal of the war situation in Liaodong, Lao Zuo also knew about it in the Imperial Court Newspaper and the "Daming Forum".

Since the old slave rebelled against the Ming Dynasty, the Ming army has been defeated repeatedly, losing hundreds of thousands of teachers, abandoning millions of people, and Liaodong has lost most of it. Lao Zuo, as an official of the imperial court, felt much stronger about this than the common people.

But now, the turning point in the situation in eastern Liaoning has affected thousands of people. It is not that the increase in taxes and taxes will make the face full of sorrow, but that the taxes will be exempted and reduced, so that the people will not be oppressed.

The cost of the war in Liaodong, Lao Zuo knew better than the people, and the "Liao salary" that was added during the Wanli period had already shown that the imperial court's finances were stretched.

Although Lao Zuo has a lot of complaints about the policies of the imperial court and the behavior of the emperor, he still understands the overall situation and is not as paranoid as some people.

I have to admit that Daming has changed a lot in the past few years, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is thriving.

Whether it is the war or the people, it is gradually improving. Those who are resentful, even dissatisfied, are mostly harmed by their own interests.

Back in Beijing, Lao Zuo saw more, and also visited Sun Chengzong, Li Qiyuan, Xu Guangqi and others. From their mouths, Lao Zuo knew more and was more shocked.

Not to mention martial arts, the Academy of Sciences, and the Agricultural College led by Xu Guangqi, the cost of these is nothing. The investment in eastern and southwest Liaoning in recent years alone is astronomical.

The emperor even took out all the gold and silver to expand the armament and reward the meritorious soldiers.

The palace people in the palace released several batches, but they were never recruited again; The palace is also carefully calculated, and the Halloween Festival is gone, can you still say that the emperor is a faint monarch?

Of course, Yang Lian didn't dare to say anything faint in his recital. But at this time, isn't it inappropriate to block the emperor?

What made Lao Zuo finally change his mind was the emperor's summons, spending money everywhere, and the emperor did not show stinginess in the investment in water conservancy, just to reduce the impact of the disaster and make the people suffer less damage.

Lao Zuo pinched the note in his arms and sped up his pace. Although he felt that he was suspected of betraying his promise to Yang Lian, he did not regret it very much.

Maybe after Yang Dahong returns to Beijing, he will also change his mind and take the overall situation into account. Thinking like this, Lao Zuo ordered his subordinates to turn the head of the car and go straight to the new yamen of the river.

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Zuo Guangdou retreated, but the emperor was not idle, nor did he have time to "punish" Xiaohui, although it was quite exciting, and the emperor liked it.

"Slave and maid, thank the emperor Longen." Old Wei, who had not been seen for a long time, knelt down when he entered the hall, took a few steps on his knees, and bowed his head heavily.

Zhu Youxiao raised his hand and said, "Wei Ban is flat." After a pause, the emperor then asked, "The mansion has been lived, but are you still used to it?" ”

"Habit, habit." Lao Wei kowtowed again, his voice was a little choked, "The slave and maid felt the emperor's deep kindness, and couldn't sleep at night, so I finally thought of a way to repay the emergency." ”

Oh, Zhu Youxiao was a little curious, Lao Wei thought of something.

Last time, in order to repay his kindness, he wanted to put his niece and granddaughter into the palace, that is, Concubine Ren Rong, who was known as "beautiful and cunning" in history, was rejected by the emperor, what are you going to do this time?

"Get up and speak." Zhu Youxiao's eyes flashed, and he raised a little vigilance in his heart.

In history, Wei Zhongxian and the Hakka persecuted their concubines in the palace, if you dig into the reason, it should be because Concubine Ren Rong gave birth to Zhu Cijiong, the prince of Xianhuai.

You think, several of the little carpenter's heirs died a little suspiciously, but the crown prince Zhu Cijiong grew up healthy.

If it weren't for the mysterious explosion of Wang Gongchang, Zhu Cijiong was frightened to death, and he would naturally be the only heir of the little carpenter. Lao Wei and the Ke family are naturally prosperous and wealthy, and they have no worries.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao will not accept Concubine Rong, although I heard that she is very beautiful and enchanting. Therefore, Zhu Youxiao must clean up the palace and never let Lao Wei interfere in.

Lingdong Factory, supervising hundreds of officials, that is a foreign matter, Zhu Youxiao feels that Lao Wei is quite competent. If his loyalty is still there, he wants to give Lao Wei a good death.

Rewarding the mansion is also a reward for merit and grace, and the eunuch is always given a title, and the civil officials will inevitably make noise, and Zhu Youxiao is also very helpless. According to his stinginess, giving a false title is more cost-effective than rewarding the mansion, right?

Lao Wei stood up, half-bowed and said: "Emperor, this year's wind and rain are smooth, everything is going well, and the Wanshou Festival must be decent, so as to show the emperor's wisdom and martial arts, and highlight this peaceful and prosperous world." ”

Long Birthday Festival, Zhu Youxiao pursed the corners of his mouth, it can be done or not. Pingliao was unsuccessful, and it was better to spend this money on the blade.

Lao Wei saw that the emperor didn't interrupt, so he continued: "For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor has never been stingy with internal money, gold and silver, so that he has no money to organize such a major celebration as the Wanshou Festival. Have those vassal kings and magnates ever contributed generously to the country and the court? ”

It makes sense, this Ming is not my own? Well, no, this Ming is mine, and no one wants to take it away.

Zhu Youxiao blinked his eyes and waited for Lao Wei to continue.

Lao Wei looked full of righteous indignation, and said: "The slave maid is willing to go to the capital Xungui's house to walk around, as well as the vassal kings of the provinces, Dongchang can also send people to Xiao Yiyi, let them donate money, and make this year's Wanshou Festival a grand celebration and grand." ”

Donation, but also know the righteousness, that is, forcibly apportionment and fundraising!

Zhu Youxiao stroked his forehead, feeling that this idea was not good. If it is for state affairs, such as the war in Liaodong, and let the powerful vassal kings pay for it, there is no psychological burden. is in a hurry, and he can do the housework.

But for the sake of his birthday, offending the powerful vassal king is a bit more than worth the loss. It's not that I'm afraid of them, but Zhu Youxiao has a long-term plan and is not in a hurry.

Lao Wei waited for the emperor's decision, he was familiar with this! When he raised funds to set up a bank, he ran through the provinces, and squeezed 500,000 taels from the big fat man of King Fu alone!

"Wei Ban's loyalty, how can I not know?" Zhu Youxiao raised his eyes and said warmly: "Now that Liaodong is not peaceful, even if there is money, the Wanshou Festival is not the time to do a big job." ”

After a pause, Zhu Youxiao continued: "In this way, this year is still simple. For my birthday, I think it's more easy-going and convenient to be with the harem. ”

Lao Wei was a little disappointed, but the emperor was becoming more and more authoritative, and although he did not speak harshly, the things he had decided could not be changed.

"The emperor is for Da Ming - it's really ......" Lao Wei was so moved that he almost cried.

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said: "Wei Ban Admiral Dongchang, so that my ears and eyes are clear, and the corrupt officials are frightened, this is a great achievement." If I continue to be faithful, I can rest assured in this palace. ”

"Yes, yes." Lao Wei bowed down and said: "The slave maid is loyal and dedicated, and she will definitely make the emperor feel at ease and not bother." ”

Zhu Youxiao nodded, picked up the objects on the table casually, and said, "This is a reward for Wei Ban, an overseas thing brought by the Korean envoys." ”

"Slave and maid, long live Longen." Lao Wei's knees were surprisingly flexible, and he brushed the ground a little shorter, so fast that the emperor's eyes blinked.

Lao Wei retired with a grateful look, and the emperor sighed for Lao Wei's flexible knees, it would be a pity not to practice some skills such as gliding.

Stretching, the emperor stood up, and looked up to see Fan Xiaohui standing beside him with low eyebrows.

Pretend to be honest, right, I thought I had forgotten about "Heaven is good" in seven seconds?

"Xiaohui, have you figured out the answer?" The emperor's voice was not high, but it could be heard in Xiaohui's ears, but it was a little buzzing with an echo.

"The emperor-" Fan Xiaohui raised her face pitifully, seeing that the emperor's face did not mean to be accommodating, and said in a snort: "God, it's cool and autumn, right?" The weather is cool, the weather is cool in autumn, and you want to say that you are still off? ”

Zhu Youxiao was stunned, what a mess, he even forgot the question of "Heaven is good", and he made a whole "It's cool and autumn".

Seeing the emperor's strange face, Fan Xiaohui grinned and changed the topic: "Emperor, the slave maid will accompany you to see the Korean beauties, they are all in a hurry!" ”

With a snort, Zhu Youxiao rolled his eyes and walked out of the hall, followed by Xiao Hui with a sad face.

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After the accession to the throne of the Korean Ayayang Jun Li Liang, he immediately sent an envoy to the Ming Jingshi to request canonization.

At that time, the Ming court was quite controversial in the court, and there was a proposal that it should be "condemned for the crime to revive the king's gang".

In the end, based on Mao Wenlong's report, as well as the change of Yuan Keli's attitude, and the needs of the situation in Liaodong, it was finally decided to recognize Li Liang's succession to the throne.

However, the recognition is an acknowledgement, but the envoy sent by Joseon only brought back an edict from the Ming court recognizing Yi Liang as the king of Joseon, and the Ming court did not send envoys to Korea to hold the canonization ceremony.

Including Zhu Youxiao, they don't know much about the situation in North Korea, and they don't know the urgency of Li Liang's desire to be sealed.

Without the recognition and canonization of the Celestial Empire, Li Ju would not be able to completely clear the suspicion of usurping the throne, and the hostile factions in the country would not give up. Even procedural flaws are not convincing.

As soon as the edict of the Ming court arrived in Korea, it immediately aroused the confusion of the Korean subjects, saying: "After two hundred years of old rules, an edict must be sent, that is, an edict and a crown will be issued. ”

Therefore, Li Liang had to send an envoy to Beijing again to ask the Ming court to send an envoy to complete the canonization of him as soon as possible.

This time, the envoy sent by Li Liang not only carried a large amount of silver, ginseng, and treasures, but also presented four beauties to the emperor, all of whom had never undergone plastic surgery.

To see what is the difference between the Korean beauties of this era and later generations, the emperor summoned them with strong curiosity in the Maoqin Hall of the Qianqing Palace.

The four beauties were led by the officials of the Ministry of Rites to wait outside the palace first, and the Joseon Dynasty asked the Seoul government judge Yin Li Dejun and the scrivener Hong Yihan to enter first, kneel down and kowtow, and meet the emperor of the Heavenly Empire.

Zhu Youxiao raised his hand, ordered the foreign envoy to flatten his body, and Wang Tiqian stepped forward to take the recital and forward it.

According to the procedures of the Ming Dynasty, after the Korean envoys arrived in Beijing, they first presented the documents (sangwen or message) to the Qing Officials Division, the host and guest of the Ministry of Rites.

Then, the document needs to be reviewed by the Ministry of Rites, forwarded to the cabinet for drafting, and then submitted to the emperor's imperial review, which is approved by the emperor and sent to the relevant departments for processing.

The last time the envoy came, in the process of deliberating and replying to the Korean documents, the officials of the Ministry of Rites wantonly solicited bribes, regardless of the size of the request, and lost the face of the Heavenly Empire. Because of this, the emperor was furious and purged the officials of the Ministry of Rites.

This time, no one dared to do this again, and Hong Yihan, the secretary who came with the regiment twice, was extremely emotional.

The emperor already knew the content of the text, and it was just a show. How this matter will be dealt with has been determined. The DPRK has also agreed to all the conditions, and there is no need to delay any longer.

Moreover, this is not the same as it used to be. The reversal of the situation in Liaodong has greatly reduced the role of the DPRK, and the plan to train the DPRK soldiers has been time-consuming and labor-intensive, and has been shelved for the time being.

But to say that North Korea is completely useless is not enough. Jiannu has not been destroyed, and North Korea, because of its geographical location, is always a factor that cannot but be taken into account.

After a few symbolic glances, the emperor slowly spoke: "After the court discussion, I will deal with it." ”

After a pause, he added: "The envoy has crossed thousands of miles across the sea to come back to play, and I will use it to be sealed, and it will be completed by the officials who sent it." ”

"Foreign Minister Xie Long Live Longen." The envoy made the Hancheng government judge Yin Li Dejun and the scrivener Hong Yihan overjoyed and knelt down to thank him.

The emperor made it very clear, the matter of the canonization ceremony is going through the procedure, he has no opinion, and it is estimated that there is no problem with the court discussion. When the court agrees on the candidate for the edict, he will definitely be allowed to play.

Hurry up, call the beautiful woman in and let me see. If it weren't for beautiful women, who would have summoned you?

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