Zhu Youde suddenly felt that a country cannot be without religious beliefs, and it must have orthodox ideas.
Many ancient monarchs put great effort into religious thought just to consolidate their rule.
From this point of view, Daliang also needed a religion that the people liked and that was beneficial to long-term rule.
"Wang Zhonghou, in this country of Liang, besides Buddhism, is there anything else...?"
The prince on the side was stunned for a moment before replying: "According to Daliang law, there is no orthodox religion, but among the people, there are quite a few..."
"For example, there are the Holy Sect around Jinling City, the Tiandi Sect in the south of the Yangtze River, and the Feitian Sect in the northwest."
As he said this, Wang Zhonghou glanced at Zhu Youde, wondering if His Majesty, who had always denied religion, might have some thoughts?
Zhu Youde nodded and did not continue to ask. There was no rush to unify the religion. The most important thing at the moment was to unify the government.
Party Zhang, who has dominated the imperial court for decades, has fallen, and Party Li and Party Zhao must not appear again!
Returning to the palace, the sounds of play came from Luo Xian's palace.
"His Majesty."
When Luo Xian and Zhou Ruqian saw it was Zhu Youde, they immediately saluted.
"Two beloved concubines, please rise."
Zhu Youde stepped forward with a smile, helped one person up with each hand, and sat down holding the white and tender hands of the two beauties.
The two girls sat on Zhu Youde's lap, one on each side.
Even though Luo Xian became bolder under Zhu Youde's training, she still blushed with embarrassment in front of her little sister.
Not to mention Zhou Ruqian, blushing and not daring to raise her head.
Zhu Youde greedily inhaled the beauty's fragrance and looked at the shy two with a teasing smile on his lips.
"How come Qianqian has time to come to see your Queen Sister today? Could it be that her physical discomfort is about to be cured and she wants to ask your Queen Sister for advice on two tricks so that I can conceive a dragon child?"
"His Majesty!"
When Luo Xian heard this, her face turned red instantly, and she said angrily: "How could you, your great lord, eavesdrop on our conversation..."
Zhu Youde was stunned.
What the hell?
Who eavesdropped on your conversation?
I just said it casually!
But then my mind changes, good guy, my feelings are going wrong...
"Your Majesty, please don't make fun of us two sisters. Eunuch Cao just sent a secret letter and is waiting for you."
Luo Xian got up from Zhu Youde, picked up Zhou Ruqian, and took out a letter.
Dongchang Cao Wang’s secret message?
Zhu Youde put away his smile and opened it to see that it was Wang Po coming from the front line.
"Your Majesty, I have defeated the Huns' 100,000-strong army and captured two cities... It's a pity that the eldest son of the thief Zhang ran away and went to the Western Tang Dynasty..."
After browsing, the general content is the battle between Liang and Xiongnu. The Huns were defeated and abandoned two cities. However, one of the two sons who asked Wang Po to capture Zhang Yuanhai escaped.
Zhu Youde immediately wrote back a letter: "The son of the defeated army cannot make waves. Keep an eye liner to find out where he is going... After cleaning up the Xiongnu city, you can return to the court with your troops! I will give you a big reward!"
"Wang Zhonghou! Give this letter to Cao Wang and arrange for the Dongchang spies to rush to the front line!" Zhu Youde laughed and called Wang Zhonghou.
"Congratulations to your majesty, congratulations to your majesty..."
Luo Xian and Zhou Ruqian were also extremely smart and smiled at Zhu Youde.
"Haha! Qianqian, come here, sit here..." Zhu Youde hugged Luo Xian and motioned for Zhou Ruqian to come too.
"I'm happy tonight. I want to hold the prince! I'll hold two more!"
………………
One night, everything changes. One night, everything changes.
Hearty and hearty.
Early the next morning, Zhu Youde sat up with dark circles under his eyes, and Luo Xian tried to get up despite her tiredness to help him get dressed.
"Just rest, I can do it myself."
Zhu Youde looked at the two tired girls and smiled fondly.
Early morning.
Without Zhang Yuanhai, the atmosphere is a bit delicate.
Even the number of people was slightly smaller. In the past two days, Situ Mingrong, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, continuously investigated officials who had deep connections with Zhang Dang. Once verified, they were immediately thrown into the sky jail.
"Why are there so few people in this morning court? Is someone asking for leave?" Zhu Youde asked deliberately pretending to be confused.
Xu Xiu, the Minister of Personnel, stood up and replied: "Your Majesty, except for Zhao Shangshu, the Minister of Rites, who is seriously ill and has asked for leave, no one has asked for leave..."
"Oh? Zhao Aiqing is seriously ill?" Zhu Youde was a little surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, it was normal.
Zhao Feng, the Minister of Rites, is seventy-five years old. He is old and it is understandable that he is ill.
"Wang Banban, take out my thousand-year-old ginseng and give it to He Qingfeng, the Minister of Rites, and send it to Mr. Zhao's residence after the court." Zhu Youde ordered.
Zhao Feng usually keeps his face secretive, but he is actually a loyal minister.
He has been in charge of the Ministry of Rites since the late emperor's generation, and it has been more than thirty years now. If Zhao Feng had not been a stinker, I am afraid that the Ministry of Rites would also fall into Zhang's party.
After settling the matter, he looked around and his eyes fell on Feng Bogong: "Feng Aiqing, what happened to Zhang's party confiscating the house?"
"Back to Your Majesty, plus the five million taels of gold from Wanfo Temple, the total is nearly ten million taels. The land deeds, calligraphy and paintings are still being counted..."
Feng Bogong broke out a shocking statistic!
Ten million taels of gold!
The entire Liang Dynasty’s income for several years!
Zhu Youde looked gloomy and said: "Zhou Kongfang, starting from today, you will serve as the general manager of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the governor of money and food..."
Zhou Kongfang came out and said: "I must live up to my expectations!"
When the ministers heard this, they felt very cold. This meant that all their money was in Zhou Kongfang's hands.
But this week Kong Fang is the head of the country and a close confidant of Zhu Youde. This is tantamount to strangling Chinaka from the source.
Xu Xiu in the crowd took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, now that Zhang Dang has bowed his head, many seats in the court are vacant. This is the list made by the Ministry of Officials. I hope you can take a look at it."
As he spoke, he took out a list that he had already prepared.
Zhu Youde glanced at Xu Xiu discreetly. This guy broke away from Zhang Dang and seemed to be on his side, but he was too utilitarian, which was not a good thing.
"Well... keep this list for now, and the other department heads will also make a list. I will consider it as appropriate..."
After a pause, he continued: "In addition, the four major academies must reform and establish an equal recommendation mechanism. People in the court no longer serve as recommenders..."
As soon as this statement came out, the officials were excited.
Their sons are all in academies. With this reform, they cannot serve as recommenders. How can their unlearned sons become officials?
Zhu Youde's order directly put an end to the gangsters in the four major academies.
"In addition, the imperial examination should also be put on the agenda. Mr. Xu, please write down your views on the imperial examination... Feng Bogong, Xue Wenju, Fan Song, Feng Yuyue, you should also write down..."
Of these four people, Xu Xiu was the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and was supposed to be in charge of the imperial examinations, while Feng Bogong and the other four were cabinet bachelors appointed by Zhu Youde.
There are ten bachelors in total, and besides Wang Po, who is about to return, there are still five more...
Next came some trivial matters, Zhu Youde dealt with them one by one, and then Zuofang announced that Wang Po was about to return to the court.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"
All the ministers knelt down and sang loudly.
"Three days later, outside Jinling City, I will bring hundreds of officials to personally welcome General Wang Po's troops back to the court!"
After saying that, Zhu Youde left directly, but whispered to Wang Zhonghou: "Let He Qingfeng come to the inner hall..."