Rule the Ming Dynasty Alone

With the emperor setting the tone and the fact that keeping Princess Ixi, who was deeply loved by Manduhai, in the Ming Dynasty was considered a good thing for the empire, there was naturally no longer any controversy at this supreme meeting.

Even if Liu Jian and Qiu Jun wanted to continue to stop them, they were still humble.

Although Zhu Youtang never talked about reform, important ministers have quietly strived for political reform and always kept in mind the teaching of rejuvenating the country through hard work.

It is hopelessly pedantic to stop an initiative that benefits the country and the people just because Ikesi is a Mongolian woman. Naturally, Li Yu, the official minister who pursues practical matters nowadays, will not support it.

If you have to keep her in the Ming Dynasty, the court can not include Princess Yikexi in the harem, but let a prince take her as a concubine! Liu Jian still opposed this proposal and immediately proposed a compromise plan.

Liu Shilang, are you trying to deliberately anger Manduhai and force Manduhai to come in full force? Liu Ji, who had been silent all this time, scolded with an angry smile when he heard this.

Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and others did not expect that Liu Jian, despite being pedantic, could be so stupid, so they all turned their heads and cast disgusted looks.

The reason why they chose His Majesty to bring Princess Yixi into the harem was because the Ming Dynasty had sufficient legitimate reasons to keep Princess Yixi, and it was also an explanation to Mandu Hai.

After all, her precious daughter was attracted by the mighty Ming Emperor, and was also included in the harem as a concubine, gaining a status second only to the queen. What could she object to as a mother?

Even if she still wants to make a big fuss, she is already inferior in terms of slogans. After all, she wanted to pay tribute earlier!

On the other hand, Liu Jian's seemingly compromise proposal did not realize the subtlety of Xu Qiong's proposal. Instead, he wanted to directly worsen the relationship between Ming Dynasty and Manduhai.

It was originally a strategy that could make Man Duhai fearful, but in the end, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites insisted on being clever and belittling Princess Ixi. It really failed to succeed but failed.

For a moment, the important ministers present not only despised the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, but also wished that Zhu Youtang could kick this person out of the list of members of the Supreme Council.

Zhu Youtang didn't want Liu Jian to take things astray, so he expressed his position calmly: You are all my ministers, and your affairs are extremely busy. We must try to keep this meeting streamlined! What I just asked to discuss is the general meeting. Is it feasible for Princess Nayixi to enter the harem? How should our Ming Dynasty resolve the crisis in the border areas and how to protect the border areas from Mongolian intrusion? I am not asking you to discuss whether I can Nayixi. When will the discussion be finalized?

I have indeed deviated from the topic just now. I will take this as a lesson in the future. Colleagues, please do not let down the grace of God! As the nominal head of the officials, Wan An admitted his mistake.

Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and others like the current way of handling national affairs, and feel that Zhu Youtang always pays attention to them. Although they are caused by Liu Jian, a black sheep, they all agree.

Liu Jian knew that these words were actually directed at him, and found that the students in front of him were becoming more and more opaque, and now the court was really under the control of this student who had no independent opinion earlier.

I have to admit that I was really wrong at the beginning. I thought I would cultivate a student who was easy to control. However, since he took office, this student has never followed his approach of respecting teachers and valuing wise ministers.

Your Majesty, I think bringing Yixi into the palace is the best strategy! Ming Dynasty took this as an opportunity to repair relations with Manduhai first, and now temporarily reduce the dispute between Ming Dynasty and Beiyuan. As long as Yixi stays in Ming Dynasty, The Mandu Sea must have some scruples to keep the Ming Dynasty's border stable for several years! As long as the Ming Dynasty rests and recuperates and strengthens its troops, even if Mongolia really wants to be unified in the future, our Ming Dynasty will still be able to find opportunities to defeat them again! Lu Wen, the left minister of the Ministry of War, Immediately express his stance.

Li Si, the Minister of Household Affairs, had almost the same idea. Compared with having a Mongolian concubine, stabilizing the border of Datong was the most important priority, and they all agreed.

Liu Jian and Qiu Jun wanted to stop it, but their positions in this supreme meeting were increasingly out of place, so they finally chose to remain silent.

Zhu Youtang's initial intention was to have a direct confrontation with Mongolia, but he also knew that this would rapidly worsen the war in the border areas, and the price Ming had to pay was not low.

Now with the emergence of Princess Iksi, things have emerged in a gentler way to solve the Mongolian issue, and Li Yu and others already hope for a gentler way of handling it.

As for the thoughts of these important ministers, it is not difficult to guess. The essence is that they still want Ming Dynasty and Manduhai to seek peace and ease the relationship between the two parties through this marriage.

Zhu Youtang knew that things should not be rushed, so he looked at the important ministers present and said: Since everyone agrees with this opinion, let's send an important minister to Datong to discuss the truce and marriage with Manduhai!

Your Majesty is wise! Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, saw Zhu Youtang accepting their proposal, and he also saluted respectfully.

Zhu Youtang knew that the crux of the problem was coming, so he looked at the important ministers present with a half-smile and asked: Who wants to go?

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the Yangxin Hall suddenly became subtle.

Although serving as an envoy is very prestigious, it also comes with certain risks.

Even though China has always had a glorious tradition of not killing envoys, Mongolia may not necessarily follow this rule. Even if the Mongols didn't behead you, they just detained you in Mongolia, which is a world of difference from life in the capital.

That's why if we go to discuss something improperly this time, we may not be able to continue to enjoy a good life in the capital.

Your Majesty, I am willing to go! Li Si, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, saw that no one was moving, and immediately expressed his position.

Zhu Youtang frowned slightly, but he reprimanded: What nonsense! The Ministry of Household Affairs is in charge of the finance of the Ming Dynasty. Today, Liao Salt rectification still needs your cooperation. How can you go?

Li Si was very grateful for Zhu Youtang's consideration. He knew that Zhu Youtang was actually protecting himself, but he secretly looked at Liu Jian, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Qiu Jun, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, who should be the most important candidates.

Generally speaking, matters involving diplomacy are usually best left to the Ministry of Rites, and the Minister of Rites is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

Liu Jian and Qiu Jun didn't know whether they were afraid of danger or simply didn't want to serve the imperial court. They were sitting there looking at their noses and their minds.

Li Yu, the Minister of Official Affairs, Du Ming, the Minister of Punishment, and Jia Jun, the Minister of Industry, all intended to go, but knowing that the yamen under their jurisdiction now had many affairs, they were not allowed to leave for such a long time.

One second, two seconds, three seconds... time passed by bit by bit, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.

Liu Jin, who had been standing by the side, frowned slightly when he saw this. He found that these civil servants could always speak clearly and clearly, but when it was their turn to do things, it was as if they were a different person.

Your Majesty, should I leave it to you? The yamen of the Ministry of Rites does not have many affairs, and there are Liu Jian, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Qiu Jun, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, in the yamen. They must be able to handle it properly, so the reason for my going will not hinder the work of the Ministry of Rites. I beg your majesty for permission! Xu Qiong, Minister of Rites, hesitated for a moment, but finally chose to stand up and request.

Zhu Youtang found that there were still a few useful people among the Ci ministers, so he looked at Xu Qiong seriously and said: Xu Qing, do you really want to go?

Your Majesty has shown great kindness to me, and I never think about repaying your kindness. This time I am going to discuss your Majesty's Princess Nayiksi as your concubine. The Ministry of Rites should be responsible for it, and I am willing to go! Although Xu Qiong was worried, But he still expressed his stance seriously.

After getting along with him for such a long time, he knew that in front of him was an aspiring emperor who was fairer and wiser than the previous emperor.

If you only get the impression of being obedient, not only will it be difficult to get real reuse, but your current position may not be maintained for too long.

Although there are certain risks in going on an mission, it is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to prove yourself and an opportunity to always be by the emperor's side.

Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and others were originally not ashamed of this flatterer, but seeing that the other party could stand up at the critical moment, they couldn't help but re-examine Xu Qiong.

Zhu Youtang saw that Xu Qiong had indeed come to his senses, so he nodded gently and said: Xu Qiong, Minister of Rites, is diligent and loyal, and has the ambition to serve the country. I will now grant the crown prince the title of Taibao, give him a flying fish suit, and quickly go to Datong and Mandu. Let’s discuss the matter of welcoming the bride!”

I obey your decree, and I thank your Majesty for your kindness! Xu Qiong, the Minister of Rites, did not expect to receive the title of Taibao of the Crown Prince, and expressed his gratitude.

It’s totally unreasonable!

Qiu Jun, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, frowned slightly, and he immediately felt dissatisfied secretly in his heart.

He was a Jinshi in the fifth year of Jingtai, and he can be said to be one of the best in terms of virtue, but now he has been promoted to the position of left minister of the Ministry of Rites. On the other hand, this sycophant had already obtained the title of Crown Prince and Grand Master, and was undoubtedly one step closer to entering the cabinet. He immediately felt an injustice to His Majesty.

The villain is reused, but the gentleman is unsuccessful. Sooner or later, this Hongzhi Dynasty will come to an end.

The Yangxin Hall seemed very open, where Emperor Hongzhi and his ministers continued to discuss matters.

Although the issue related to Mongolia has ended, other important matters continue to be discussed.

Huguang's efforts to clear landowners from Anlu Prefecture have already achieved preliminary results, and the local officials and gentry's hiding of landowners has finally been revealed.

The results from the use of diving bells in the pearl pools in Guangdong are gratifying. Since Hepu pearls can be harvested from deeper waters, more and more large pearls are harvested.

News came from Liaodong that the SHIELD battalion had achieved a complete victory in this battle, and had achieved its stated goal of military strike against the Jianzhou Jurchens who had repeatedly invaded the Ming Dynasty.

The current Ming Dynasty can be said to be prosperous, and everything is developing in a good direction.

Zhu Youtang was most concerned about Sanji Island, which was the window for trade between the Ming Dynasty and North Korea and the springboard for the Ming Dynasty to invade Japan, so he was also concerned about the progress.

Your Majesty, the new city is progressing smoothly now, and it will definitely be completed before the opening of the markets in both countries! Jia Jun, the Minister of Industry, was in charge of the construction work and ensured that it was authentic.

Since He Cong has gone to Shandong to serve as governor, the formation of the new army is now in charge of the new left minister of the Ministry of War, Lu Wen. He immediately reported: Your Majesty, the new army has been training in Tianjin and can be stationed on Shenzhi Island at any time!

Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, has already finalized the officials who will govern the island, so he has nothing to report now.

When Zhu Youtang saw that the matter had been discussed, he said calmly: I want to use this major case of liaison with Mongolia to shock Shanxi businessmen, and I want to execute these eight businessmen at an early date. What do you think?

Your Majesty is wise! Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and other officials did not have a good impression of the eight smugglers, and they said respectfully.

As the discussion ended, all the important ministers left in twos and threes.

Liu Jin followed from behind. When Li Yu and others saw Liu Jin, they knew that officials would be summoned alone, and they were even lucky enough to taste the grilled fish caught by His Majesty himself.

Liu Jin quickly found the lucky guy, but what was very surprising was that he turned out to be the very low-key Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Industry.

Chen Zheng was from Yifeng, Jiangxi Province. His father died young and he was raised by his mother. He came from a poor family and had neither enough clothes nor enough food to eat at a young age, but he was thrifty and studious.

His stepmother died when he was eleven years old. Fortunately, he was raised and taught by his uncle.

Tianshun was a Jinshi in high school for eight years. He first served as the director and Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Industry, and later served as the General Affairs Department. Because he was always diligent and diligent, he was promoted to the right minister of the Ministry of Industry, and then took over the position of the left minister of the Ministry of Industry left by Jia Jun.

The resume of the left minister of the Ministry of Industry is not too flashy, but he has always had a reputation for integrity and is an official who is very dedicated to his work.

If we were to use a character from Journey to the West as an analogy, it would probably be the hard-working Sha Wujing.

After Chen Zheng listened to Liu Jin whisper a few words, he did not follow Liu Jin to meet the saint. Instead, he suddenly hurried out towards Xiyuan Gate, surpassing everyone present in one fell swoop.

Seeing Chen Zheng leaving like a gust of wind, the officials present couldn't help but look at each other.

Is he rushing to reincarnate?

It should be the emperor's messenger, but what has he been doing all this time?

Don't look at me. Your Majesty's most important thing is Shenzhi Island. Now I'm focused on building cities and ships!

…

Seeing Chen Zheng leaving in a hurry, several ministers who were leisurely leaving immediately became curious, while Jia Jun, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, spread his hands and said.

Don't ask around when you shouldn't!

Your Majesty has foresight, and if we do our job, we will usher in a prosperous age!

Yes, we each perform our duties and work together in a down-to-earth manner. Is there any reason to be unhappy?

…

Although Li Yu, the Minister of Civil Affairs, was very curious, he knew that Zhu Youtang was a practical emperor and must be planning something important now, so he expressed his opinions one after another.

Hongzhi ZTE? What are you thinking about?

Liu Jian, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Qiu Jun, the right minister of the Ministry of Rites, walked at the end of the crowd, but they rolled their eyes silently, not optimistic about the current Hongzhi Dynasty at all.

About a stick of incense later, Chen Zheng, the left minister of the Ministry of Works, left and returned. However, he did not come back alone. Instead, he led officials and craftsmen from the Ministry of Works to bring a big guy.