The highest decision-making body of the Ming Dynasty is actually the highest meeting of the cabinet ministers and officials of the six ministries presided over by Zhu Youji, and decisions are usually made here, whether it is a national strategy or an important personnel appointment.

Inadvertently, important personnel appointments are quietly transferred here.

Although Zhu Youzhu has gradually abandoned the Jiuqing court push formulated by the Yingzong Dynasty, the current supreme decision-making meeting is different from the service officer system after all, and the important ministers attending the meeting have a certain right to participate.

Especially from the cabinet to the sixth ministry, they are all Zhu Youji's people now, so naturally no one will jump out and sing the opposite.

It is precisely because of this that the personnel appointment is also the final decision of the emperor, but there is little opposition in the court, and even the important ministers silently support this model.

In fact, the most disadvantaged are the non-six officials of the Dali Temple, the Taichang Temple, and the left and right political envoys, but these people are destined to be unable to make waves.

The empire under Zhu Youzhi is now thriving.

The war in Liaodong is only one of the topics of this meeting, and in addition to the Chaoming mutual market on the island, another important topic of this meeting is to finalize the candidates for the chief examiner of this year's Enke Township Examination.

In order to prevent the chief examiner of the township examination and the supervisor from colluding to commit fraud, Zhu Youzhu decided to break the traditional pattern of selecting and appointing the chief examiner of the township examination, but he decided that all the chief examiners of the township examination should be appointed by Beijing officials.

Although it takes longer for Beijing officials to travel to remote provinces, such as nearly 50 days to go to Nanchang, it is actually worth the investment for the sake of fairness in the selection of talents.

The important ministers present had already realized the drawbacks of the imperial examinations in remote provinces, and even Xu Qiong, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and Jia Jun, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, took a special look at Wan'an, knowing that this problem should indeed be dealt with.

Now seeing that Zhu Youzhu saw the problem of fraud in the township test and proposed a solution to it, in addition to admiring the emperor's wisdom, he naturally agreed to this pivotal reform.

Officials such as Shangshu are actually happy to do this, after all, they are selecting Beijing officials to take up their posts, which has virtually elevated the status of the current Beijing officials, especially the Liubu Langzhong has become more valuable.

With all of today's topics over, the sixteen important ministers left this sacred temple of heart cultivation one after another.

Since the establishment of the new administrative center, communication between the monarch and the minister has become significantly faster and more efficient, and it has been unanimously supported by the important ministers.

"Your Majesty said that the chief examiner of the township examination is not limited to Hanlin, which is really rare!"

"Some old Hanlin is indeed not suitable for long-distance travel, and it is advisable to focus on young and strong officials!"

"Both young and strong and virtuous, I am afraid that it is difficult to find such an official!"

"Don't think about seniority every day, give more opportunities to juniors, they may not be bad!"

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Wan An and Liu Ji went to the new pavilion outside to plan the vote, and the remaining fourteen officials of the six departments left from the Xiyuan Gate, and Li Yu and others, the secretary of the ministry, looked like they were talking about the selection of examiners in various provinces.

"Liu Shilang, please stay!"

"Father-in-law Liu, I don't know what's going on?"

"Your Majesty, please come to the Listening Tide Pavilion!"

"Huh? Please also ask Gonggong Liu to lead the way! ”

Liu Xuan, the left attendant of the ministry, was a thin little old man, who was suddenly stopped by Liu Jin, and learned that his majesty had summoned him, so he quickly tidied up his clothes, and then made a gesture to Liu Jin to please.

Due to the death of Xu Pu, the left attendant of the original ministry, Liu Xuan, the right attendant of the ministry, was successfully replaced as the left attendant of the ministry, becoming the second in command of the yamen of the ministry.

It's just that modesty and prudence seem to be integrated into the bones, this low-key servant has always maintained his loyalty to Zhu Youji, especially seeing Zhu Youzhi govern the Ming Dynasty in an orderly manner and with more respect.

"Please!" Liu Jin was not a pampered and arrogant eunuch, so he immediately made a gesture of please.

Tingchao Pavilion is located in the protruding fan-shaped area on the east bank of Taiye Pond, which was originally a plantain garden, but now it has become a corridor and attic living by the lake.

In summer, the lakes and mountains, the lush trees, the colorful flowers and plants, and the blue sky and white clouds are reflected in it, this is simply a fairyland.

Although Zhu Youzhu is only an eighteen-year-old young man, his whole person is becoming more and more mature, with a sparse beard under his chin and deeper and deeper eyes.

Whether in his past life or in this life, he doesn't have many hobbies, and fishing is one of them.

He fished here every day in his free time, and originally wanted Fanjin to fish with Qingyue, but the two women had no interest in fishing.

Although it was already dusk, the weather was still a little muggy, so the two beautiful palace maids were fanning their fans.

Fragrant tea, cool breeze and 700 acres of water where one person fishes alone is simply a paradise for anglers.

As the wooden buoy sank, Zhu Youji's eyes flashed with joy, and he lifted the fishing rod, and a heavy yellow perch was caught.

The moment when the angler feels the most bloody starting the rod, there is not only a sense of accomplishment in catching the fish, but also looking forward to what kind of species the fish will be this time.

"Your Majesty, this perch is so big!" Guo Yong stepped forward first to grab this wild yellow perch that was jumping around, and exclaimed with great joy.

Zhu Youzhu saw that what he caught turned out to be a yellow perch, and he also showed a satisfied smile and said: "Although it is not as good as the one the day before yesterday, this one is indeed fierce!" ”

"Your Majesty, please use tea!" The beautiful palace maid who was in charge of making tea had a pair of slender jade hands, so she sent the teacup over.

Zhu Youzhu put down the fishing rod in his hand, and was not in a hurry to continue fishing, but picked up the tea that had just been brewed, looked lazy and leaned on the soft collapse, and then turned his head and looked at Liu Xuan, who had been standing next to him for a long time, with a smile.

Some people's lives are closely related to nobles, although Liu Xuan, the left servant of the Ministry in front of him, is already considered to be infinitely beautiful, but he can be said to be very depressed when he is young.

Liu Xuan was originally a native of Anfu, Jiangxi, although he was sent to a private school to study at a young age like many peasant children, but due to his father's death and some changes, he was transferred to Lulong.

Although he suffered this kind of accident at a young age, when he fed the horses for the guard, he always used his free time to study in the stables day and night, which later attracted the attention of Zou Laixue, the governor of Jizhou.

Because of sympathy for Liu Xuan's plight and appreciation of Liu Xuan's diligence and talent, Zou Laixue, the governor of Jizhou, asked Liu Xuan to study with his two sons, and often taught in person in his spare time.

Liu Xuan did not live up to Zou Laixue's cultivation, first tried high school Xie Yuan in Shuntian Township, and then entered the second class Jinshi in the second year of Jingtai, and entered the Hanlin Academy as a Shujishi.

It's just that from the soldier who feeds the horses to the Hanlin official, it seems that he has exhausted his life's luck, because he is not good at drilling camps, and he has no background and backing, it is very difficult to walk on the road of the minister.

Usually the longest tenure of Shaoqing of Taichang Temple is only nine years, but he was forced to serve in Taichang Temple for eleven years, and then directly released the sacrificial wine of Nanjing Guozi.

Perhaps it was because the court needed a weak right attendant of the ministry, or it was his luck to return to the light, Liu Xuan was reappointed as the right attendant of the ministry in the 22nd year of Chenghua.

Because Xu Pu served as the left waiter of the ministry, and there was a secretary of the ministry, although he was a servant of the ministry, he did not have too strong a voice in personnel.

According to the script of history, the career of Liu Xuan, an official with no background and not very social, is coming to an end, and it is time to return to the Nanjing nursing home.

"Minister Liu Xuan pays a visit to Your Majesty!" Liu Xuangang had never dared to disturb Zhu Youzhi fishing, but now when he saw Zhu Youzhu looking over, he immediately saluted in a proper manner.

Zhu Youzhu had already noticed this cautious servant, and after taking a sip of tea, he asked lightly: "Liu Qing, I have heard that you love to read, and you read in the stable day and night when you are young, so you must have been involved in military books, right?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, although the minister loves to read, he only dares not set foot in the field of the art of war! Zou Laixue, the minister's teacher, said that the minister was too sincere, not a soldier, and the minister did not dare to do Zhao Kuo's paper talk about the army, so he rarely read the military book, and never dared to fantasize about commanding the battle! Liu Xuan's eyes were very calm, and he replied respectfully.

Zhu Youzhu almost choked on the tea in his mouth, and asked very absurdly: "Since you don't understand military affairs, why do you want to petition to be the governor of Liaodong?" ”

When Liu Jin heard this, he couldn't help but look strangely at this left servant of the ministry, who took the initiative to petition to be the governor of Liaodong.

"Your Majesty, the minister is stupid, please punish the crime of negligence! The minister thought that what Liaodong needed now was to rectify the military and political talents, and consolidate the grain reserves of the Guangning warehouse, so that the imperial court could go out with a large army at any time. If His Majesty wants the ministers to conquer the Jurchen tribe, the ministers dare not accept the order, not because the ministers are greedy, but because the ministers are indeed not good talents. Once they commit the crime of Datong Cai Xin and Xu Ning's rash attack on the enemy, it is difficult to escape the blame for the death of the ministers! Liu Xuan realized that there was a misunderstanding about the position of governor of Liaodong, and immediately knelt down to plead guilty.

Zhu Youzhu looked at this good attitude of the official Zuo Shilang, and said thoughtfully: "What do you mean when you arrive in Liaodong, the main thing is to consolidate Guangning Cang?" ”

"Your Majesty, in addition to consolidating Guangning Cang, it is also necessary to strictly enforce military discipline and find available generals for Your Majesty, but the ministers are by no means capable of commanding the army!" Liu Xuan nodded lightly and added seriously.

Zhu Youzhu drank the remaining tea in the cup, and asked very seriously: "What if the Jurchens come to attack?" ”

"Your Majesty, there are many generals in Liaodong today, and the Jurchen dare not come to attack!" Liu Xuan saw the situation in Liaodong very thoroughly, and he was very sure of it.

Zhu Youzhu knew that the Jianzhou Jurchens had not recovered yet, and at most they would only send some people over to loot, but he seriously emphasized: "I said what if! ”

"Your Majesty, the way to use troops lies in righteousness, and there is no reason for the weak to defeat the strong! Today, the Liao army is strong and the enemy is weak, as long as the soldiers come to block it, the water comes to cover it, and the number of people can annihilate it, so there is no need to be too nervous about the Jurchen! Liu Xuan raised his head and looked at Zhu Youji, and said seriously.

Zhu Youzhu looked at this servant of the ministry, and asked very strangely: "Liu Qing, didn't you just say that you don't know the art of war?" ”

"Your Majesty, the art of war is to constantly use tactics and strive to defeat the strong with the weak, but the Ming Liaodong only needs to attack it according to the usual method! Although the minister is not the commander of the army, with the geographical advantages and strong army of Liaodong, he will not let the Jurchens offend me in the slightest! Liu Xuan's eyes were clear, and he seemed to be natural and authentic.

Zhu Youzhu looked at this cautious servant of the ministry and found that there was indeed a shining point on his body, at least this servant of the ministry was self-aware.

How many disasters have come from the lack of strength throughout the ages, obviously only Adou's talent, but as a result, he has to do Zhuge Liang's work, and in the end it will only bury the great rivers and mountains.

The biggest problem in Liaodong now is military rations, not that there are no generals available, and there is really no need to command the army.

If Liu Xuan arrives in Liaodong and can consolidate the Guangning Cang, then it will be like loading a bullet, and Da Ming will have the capital of its kind. At that time, if you really want to conquer the Jianzhou Jurchens, you can send Wang Yue, Wang Zhi or others.

Zhu Youji's eyes turned soft, and he said lightly to Liu Xuan: "Liu Qing, don't kneel, stand up and speak!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Liu Xuan felt the change in Zhu Youji's attitude, and secretly thanked him with a sigh of relief.

Zhu Youzhu had already decided that Liu Xuan would be the governor of Liaodong, but he still asked: "Liu Qing, you are already the left servant of the Ministry of Officials, why did you take the initiative to petition to go to Liaodong this time?" ”

"Ministers in the second year of Jingtai into the office, has not necessarily served as a real position, now every time I see the plaque of the heart palace is always ashamed! Presumably, His Majesty also thinks that the minister is not a practical person, so the minister also wants to make some achievements in front of the minister! Liu Xuan said bitterly in the face of this question.

Zhu Youzhu was really not interested in the old seniority, but he continued to taste tea quietly: "I don't have this opinion of you!" It's just that I not only want to govern this country well, but also to create a prosperous era, and I really hope that more officials with the ability to do things will take important positions! Liu Qing, as a minister who has been working in the idle yamen, will he feel that I am harsh? ”

The minister never had this thought, but felt that His Majesty's strategy of employing people was the foundation of a strong country. Most of the officials are greedy and powerful people, and it is better to talk about virtue than ability, and the minister took the initiative to petition to Liaodong this time because he actually has selfish thoughts! Liu Xuan shook his head lightly, looking ashamed.

Zhu Youzhu was holding the teacup, and his eyebrows were gently raised: "What are your private thoughts!" ”

"Although the minister wants to make some achievements, but in fact, there are also future considerations, the minister wants to serve as the governor of Liaodong in the future, and he will be appointed as the sixth secretary, and please punish His Majesty!" Liu Xuan hesitated for a moment, and even said his private thoughts.

Although he successfully progressed to the left squire of the Ministry of Officials this time, he has realized that the current road to promotion is no longer based on seniority, but on the need to show real political achievements.

He Cong, the left attendant of the military department, can be said to be quite a holy grace, but he still could not be directly promoted from the left attendant of the military department to the secretary of the military department, but was sent to Shandong to serve as the governor.

Now even if he is the left servant of the ministry, if he can't show the corresponding political achievements, the future is actually bleak.

Not to mention that he will win the title of six Shangshu in the future, because he has been the right attendant of the ministry for too long, it is more likely that he will be released back to Nanjing for retirement.

It is precisely in this way that he can only use the governor of Liaodong as a springboard to win a prize in this position, so that it is possible to open the door to promotion through the six Shangshu.

For a while, the atmosphere here suddenly quieted down, although Liu Xuan adhered to the principle of not bullying the king, he was also worried that Zhu Youzhu would really punish him.

(End of chapter)