The holiday regulations of the Ming Dynasty are: one day off on the fifth day of each month, five days off on the New Year's Day, and two and a half days off on the winter solstice from the afternoon.

Coupled with the Emperor's Longevity Day, everyone has about 50 days of "legal" holidays a year.

But last year was not like that, last year was almost crazy.

Now the emperor said: "From this year onwards, Xiu Mu must be implemented well, and no one is iron-clad." In addition, all the secretaries also know that I am not diligent in government, but I can't stand it when I am diligent in government. Nowadays, there are national policy meetings, and there are fewer and fewer discussions on the upper side. In my opinion, the Shuowang Dynasty will be held as usual, and the Chang Dynasty will only be held on the 7th, 13th, and 25th of each month, so that it is enough for the ministers to be able to face the saints after taking a break. Every day I get up before dawn, it is better to recuperate physically and mentally, and go directly to the yamen to do an errand when the hour comes. ”

The ministers of national policy all looked at each other.

The emperor has really changed, and now he takes the initiative to take a good vacation.

In this way, wouldn't the other court officials be able to face the saints up to five times a month? I don't know if they think it's better not to rush to the court, or if they think it's better to see the emperor himself from time to time.

"The burden and pressure are on Qing and the others." Zhu Houxi smiled and said, "Of course, I won't be the same as last year. If there is no important matter that must be discussed in this national policy meeting, I will not summon the secretary every day. Today, I will tell this meaning to the secretary and others, and the officials will make some adjustments in the attendance of the duty and the sick leave process that has been in the past. If you have to be on an errand day off because of something, you can record it and give some extra allowances. ”

Yang Tinghe's heart suddenly sank, and Wang Qiong had already said with a happy face: "The minister's order." ”

"Let's start with the court counselors." Zhu Houxi looked at them, "If other Beijing officials, local officials, or even officials have to form regulations, they will need a lot of extra money and food. Since the court officials enjoy additional allowances, if they can't do their jobs well, it's no wonder that other low-grade officials are impeached. Although I have reduced the number of regular dynasties, I will not see less. ”

The others only looked at Wang Qiong.

After Yuan Zonggao went, although Sun Jiao became the head of the country, Wang Qiong, the official secretary, got a seemingly insignificant power today.

However, if the court staff officer works overtime, he will have an additional allowance, and how to certify, calculate, and pay this allowance is all done by the officials.

High-ranking officials may not look down on this allowance, but there are many poor court officials who care. Moreover, this naturally also involves normal attendance. If you don't take leave but enter the value later and release the value too early, isn't that leaving the handle in the hands of the officials?

Wang Qiong has been in a sense of crisis now, and he is afraid that he will implement the emperor's will without any discount.

"Then there's the choice of the Ministry of Rites." Zhu Houxi looked at the vacated position of Yuan Zonggao, "This year, there is a big wedding ceremony for me, there are provincial and township examinations, and there will be an examination for the Ministry of Rites next year, and the social studies of the national policy in the other three years also need to be supervised by the great uncle." The location...... I thought it would be better to choose one of the first among the others. ”

Everyone understands: after all, the queen's candidate has been decided, what if a newcomer comes over to be the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, why do you start the draft again? Related to this year's wedding, there is also the new treatment of national relatives......

At this time, the ministers and the ministers of the Ministry of Ministers Wang Qiong and the Ministry of Ministers Yang Tan naturally didn't care, and the other Jiuqing began to heat up.

Although Wang Shouren is already the grade of the left squire of the military department, he is also a little competitive, but this is the book of the Ministry of Rites that is in charge of the world's scholars!

He knows the situation, so he doesn't argue at all.

Zhu Houxi looked at them and was still thinking about it, and continued to speak: "The matter of resetting the three major battalions still requires Da Sima's intentions. ”

Zhang Zilin looked at the emperor's smiling face, and immediately left the table and bowed: "The minister obeys the order, thank you Your Majesty Longen!" ”

Yang Tinghe can't speak, and Zhang Zilin was recommended by him. In the subsequent election of the criminal department, he, a cabinet minister who seemed to have benefited, could not express more opinions.

The other ministers also didn't speak, because Zhang Zilin took a small half step up because of his merits: among the six departments, the weight of the Ministry of Rites was not only higher than that of the Criminal Department, but also higher than that of the Ministry of War.

Even Wang Qiong can't speak: can't you see it? This promotion was directly appointed by the emperor, and Zhang Zilin had eliminated his offense in the emperor's mind. The Qian Ning Jiangbin case affected Wang Qiong, Chen Jin and others, and the past was written off, and it was Yuan Zonggao, who gave up joining the cabinet at that time, who had just passed away, to take over Yuan Zonggao's position.

"As for the matter of the new law in Guangdong, we will still discuss it after the new criminal department is decided." Zhu Houxi looked at them with a smile, "That's the end of today's national policy meeting?" ”

Just a grace, a legitimate promotion.

The efficiency was incredibly high, and the emperor was ready to get up and go back.

But so many important ministers know that many people's visits and requests during the Chinese New Year have been in vain.

The vacated position has essentially become the secretary of the criminal department, so many people's resumes do not necessarily match.

His Majesty is indeed not in a hurry, but his wrists are a little more sophisticated......

……

Zhu Houxi poured his attention into another aspect.

Of course, it's not night, it's not a national event.

It's the camp and the new law.

These two things, in Zhu Houxi's thinking, do not need to communicate with the Ministry of War and the ministers of the national policy for the time being.

Because it's a family affair.

Why are you honored? Because even if they break the law, they can only be dealt with by the emperor and the Zongren Mansion themselves.

Why are ministers special? Because they are slaves of the Son of Heaven, only the Son of Heaven is qualified to punish.

Today, Guo Xun met the old comrades he hadn't seen for a long time: Wei Bin and Gu Dayong.

"Thank you, Grandpa Wei!" Guo Xun only figured it out later, and there was Cui Yuan's point in this, "If it weren't for Father-in-law Wei kneeling in front of the Qianqing Palace for a few hours, there would be no today's situation." Now that His Majesty has enabled Grandpa Wei again, it can be seen that Grandpa Wei has meritorious! ”

Wei Bin has aged a lot for most of the year, but he still looks decent.

So he said: "Master Hou, our family doesn't know what His Majesty commands, so don't ask." ”

Guo Xun was slightly embarrassed: Is it so obvious? I didn't say anything.

There are just the three of them waiting here, so why did His Majesty call the two of them here, I really don't know?

I thought I would wait here for a long time for the national policy meeting in the imperial study, but the emperor came over soon.

Zhu Houxi still said very simply: "Although the bandits are ugly, after all, they dare to go to the battlefield, and they can go to the battlefield, and you will be promoted to the Shenji Battalion." In addition, since the last time I gave the banquet, most of them have sent their heirs and stewards to Beijing. After listening to my words, the honorable ministers who intend to make military merits can also send one of the heirs and stewards of the clan to the capital. ”

Guo Xu was overjoyed: "Thank you for your grace." ”

"Two things, do them separately." Zhu Houxi looked at him with a smile, "It's one of the things to notify these families, and in addition, I asked Wei Bin and them to sort out the list of descendants of the lords who were removed for various reasons last year. You send someone to tell them: Do you want to carry a sword into battle again and restore the glory of your ancestors? If you are willing, I will give you a chance to take it. ”

Guo Xun trembled with excitement, how much grace did this give him? Those people must be willing to fight! And now those who have a knighthood and are still willing to fight will also have him as the Marquis of Wuding.

"The minister will live up to His Majesty's expectations!"

"Go ahead."

Wei Bin and Gu Dayong stayed.

Zhu Houxi looked at them.

After ascending the throne in order to survive and the Liangguang incident, their savings for so many years after becoming the great eunuchs may have really been wiped out.

There was an inner ghost in the palace of the Rijingmen incident, and the last time Wei Bin knelt for a few hours was really a thought of life and death.

If Zhu Houxi had to deal with them, it would definitely be a dead end.

Do you know that the emperor needs a thousand dollars to buy horse bones, or can he only live to die?

It didn't matter, at least they did show complete surrender, and they had been very quiet and low-key all this time.

"You know what kind of character I am. Do a good job for me, and say that you will be Jinkou Yuyan in your old age. ”

"Slave and maid, thank Your Majesty for not killing."

Zhu Houxi also ignored the choked up, which was somewhat true: "I have harmed people in the past, so let's accumulate some virtue when I get old." Gu Dayong, I ordered you to go to Huguang, the head town. In addition to paying attention to the king of Huguang Domain, you should cooperate with the Ministry of Industry to investigate the floods and water conservancy of Huguang. The main thing on weekdays is to go to Haosheng to take care of those fields in my subterranean mansion. Don't abandon the palace, you've all heard about the Salesian Academy, right? ”

Gu Dayong nodded: "Your Majesty's benevolence is like the sea, and everyone in the palace will cry and worship, and pray sincerely for Your Majesty every day." ”

"Do one at the palace. The lake is wide and flooded, and there are many orphans and young children. Huang Jin brought out a godson, and I would send him to Huguang to teach these children something there. When you go to Huguang, don't treat tenant farmers harshly. The Salesian Home is to provide for orphaned children, do not worry, do not accept the sale of young children. ”

"Slaves and maids remember, they will not act greedily."

"In the matter of Kangling, you have also done your last loyalty for the imperial brother. Huguang is the land of my dragon and prosperity, if you can replace me in Huguang in your later years, not only me, but you will also have the gratitude of all the people in Huguang. Zhu Houxi looked at him solemnly, "I hope that after you take charge of Huguang, one day Daming will be able to preach a sentence about Huguang and the world." ”

Gu Da knelt on the ground with sincerity: "The old slave only wanted to be able to guard the emperor's mausoleum for His Majesty, but now His Majesty can still believe in the old slave, and even entrust him with a heavy responsibility, the old slave will change his mind and retribution with death!" ”

"You don't think you'll have to worry about it when you're old." Zhu Houxi smiled lightly, "After I go, make a good apology to the Marquis of Zhenyuan, and pass on my message to him: Jiang Bin humiliated you, and I have already killed you." I heard that you have been guarding Huai'an for ten years and are known for your innocence, and you are sympathetic to the soldiers, so I intended to call you back to Beijing to supervise the first battalion. However, the lake is wide and the land of the dragon is hidden, and if I want to make the lake wide and ripe, I still need you to protect the land and the people with your heart. ”

"Slave and maid command."

Zhu Houxi nodded: "You also go and prepare, and set off as soon as possible." ”

In the end, only Wei Bin was left.

"You're the smartest."

Wei Bin knelt down when he heard this: "The old slave is afraid. ”

"That's why I've given you the heaviest task." Zhu Houxi stared at him, "With your mind, qualifications, and experience, what I want you to do still needs you to think about it more and ask me for advice." ”

“…… Your Majesty, please. ”

Zhu Houxi took out a seal box and a booklet: "Within three months, you will negotiate with the relatives of the various families who have no intention of military merits, and establish this emperor Ming Ji." Tell them that if they want to make money, don't go against the ancestral precepts and use domestic servants to do business. Each of them made a price, and the branches were divided, and they all participated in the Emperor's Record. Just this chance, more or less, it's all up to them. ”

Wei Bin took it solemnly, thought about it and asked, "Your Majesty, if you suspect that Your Majesty wants to take over the property again after cleaning up the official store of the imperial store before......

"So your task is the heaviest." Zhu Houxi said lightly, "I just give a chance, and I don't force anyone." This emperor Ming Ji, the head office is in the capital, but the first branch will be in Guangzhou Mansion, and you have to go to Guangzhou Mansion too. ”

Wei Bin was shocked, and couldn't help but raise his head to look at the emperor: "Your Majesty, the maritime merchant family of the coastal provinces ......"

"That's why I say you're the smartest and the most taught." Zhu Houxi laughed, "There is still a sea ban now, except for me, who can see the light?" There is resentment, and let them hold it first. There are Haikou bandits, let Guangdong Haiphong Road go to suppress. ”

“…… Your Majesty, the proceeds will be collected and distributed to the Xun family, and the household department will ......"

"I have my own plans, and the household department will not have anything to say."

“…… The slave and maid understood, and the slave and maid first went back to study the statute, and if there was any uncertainty, they would come back to ask His Majesty for an audience. ”

Zhu Houxi nodded: "Go ahead, I will transfer two people from the internal division to assist you, they have both learned some of my strategies." ”

Wei Bin finally knew that the emperor had not stopped thinking about the new law in Guangdong and had been preparing.

And the two Salesian Homes in Beijing Huangzhuang and Huguang'an Lu Qiandi Wangfu will also be useful for the young sons they will cultivate in the future.

These little eunuchs and palace maids in the palace are afraid that they will have a son who is not easy to do in the future.

After bowing down to the young emperor and thanking him, Wei Bin looked at him deeply.

After the high-flying and domineering of the ministers of the Zhengde Dynasty, the emperor spent more than half a year completely suppressing the arrogance and thoughts of the ministers, and now he has begun to show grace and give them a completely different way out.

Using the servants of the Son of Heaven to subdue those unmotivated relatives, and taking them to make money to continue to envelop these people, is also related to the new law in Guangdong and the future situation in the southeast.

This task on him is indeed the heaviest.

On the first "working day" of the new year, Zhu Houxi arranged these things first.

After the rest of the recitals, he returned to the imperial study: "Huang Jin, listen to the three companion bachelors discuss whether the vote is acceptable, and if there is no dispute, approve Zhu." If there is any controversy, leave it first, and then come back to me. ”

The stage of criticizing opinions and seeing the reaction has passed, and now these sparse performances will have transcripts from the internal file division, and he can slowly watch the after-effects.

It is true that being an emperor cannot be so tired and urgent.

said a thousand ways and ten thousand, although many of his measures are only used as means, but in fact, if they are left in a generation, I am afraid that there will be a big problem, such as the provision that concubines and concubines can be selected from the big family.

So, wouldn't it be funny if people died of overwork?

You still have to learn to adjust.

So he was going to take Lin Qingping to the Flower Hall to enjoy the flowers.

(End of chapter)