Chapter 342: The old liar takes advantage of the dandy
"Emperor, Emperor..."
Zhu Yuanzhang found that he really had to be cautious when choosing his successor.
Apart from having both ability and political integrity, he also had to be tough, otherwise it would be very troublesome to manage the huge Ming Dynasty that he and Zhu Han defeated.
…
Zhu Han went to see Meng Duan, and Meng Duan was very excited after seeing Zhu Han. He was transferred from Henan to Yingtian. Although it was a horizontal transfer, it was very different. Yin Yin of Yingtian Prefecture could go to court.
Living under the emperor's nose every day, as long as you do well, your chances of promotion will be very high.
After Zhu Han saw Meng Duan, he praised him and said, "Old Meng, you did a good job. I just came from the palace, and His Majesty praised you for your outstanding ability."
"Your Highness, you are ridiculous. I have no outstanding ability. I am just taking advantage of the situation. Otherwise, how could I, an old liar, achieve my current position?"
Meng Duan followed Zhu Han. He spoke very directly: "As for me, I'm afraid there are many people in the court who don't like me. Your Majesty is so upright that he won't have a good impression of me."
"Oh, you have a clear understanding of yourself."
Zhu Han laughed, and then said: "As long as you keep your heart, how can others' opinions of you not change? In the final analysis, you still have to do your job well. I heard... you also used Xu Huizu
?The ability is okay.”
"Not only Duke Xu Xiaoguo, I also took advantage of several other people." Meng Duan said with a smile, "The son of Duke Han, Li Qi, also did all kinds of evil in Yingtian Mansion. I invited him to a meal and drank him
After getting drunk, I said a lot of good things to the Korean father and told him not to embarrass the Korean father. Now I just have a chance for him to prove himself, and then he became the deputy prime minister by my side. "
Does the Prime Minister still have a deputy position?
Zhu Han was stunned for a moment and asked, "Aren't they just ordinary people?"
"He is not even as good as an ordinary clerk. He has no salary."
Meng Duan said with a smile, "I just gave Young Master Li a way to prove himself. He didn't pass the assessment, so how can he get a salary? Now Young Master Li is managing the stall in Nancheng. It is said that in order to facilitate management, he even specially set up his own
I spent money to manage Nancheng."
"..."
This old liar is so damn clever.
Li Qi and Xu Huizu did not earn a single copper, but had to give money to help with management.
There is no one else who has done it this far.
"It doesn't matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat. It seems like I made the right move by transferring you to Yingtian Mansion."
Zhu Han looked at Meng Duan, "But you have to be careful, these dudes are not fools. Once they figure it out, it will be difficult for you to do it."
"It won't be difficult."
Meng Duan said with a smile, seeming confident: "I have talked a lot with Bachelor Song Lian. He thinks that although my use of Dandy is unreasonable, it has obvious effects. He is going to write a few words to praise these measures for the security of Yingtian Mansion.
Where is the meritorious young master?"
"..."
Holy shit!
This old liar is cheating first and has already thought out the next few steps.
Even if Xu Huizu and Li Qi knew that they had been deceived by Meng Duan, it would be useless. As long as he took out the words written by Song Lian, he would hang each of these young men on the tree!
They lost money and worked hard, but only got a good reputation in return...
Meng Duan's trick of "White Wolf with Empty Hands" is really beautiful!
Zhu Han thought for a while and said to Meng Duan: "Well, your method is good. Let those dandies work temporarily... We can make a non-staff person and calculate their salary according to the expenses of ordinary people. As for these
I believe you should have a way to use your salary."
Meng Duan nodded: "Well, as long as His Majesty agrees, I can take care of the rest and never cause any trouble to His Majesty and His Majesty."
"Um."
Zhu Han really likes this old liar. He is capable of doing things, does not stick to the rules when doing work, and the lower limit is relatively low. The Ming Dynasty needs such talents now.
Zhu Han said to Meng Duan: "You work hard. If His Majesty knows your contribution, maybe he will add some burdens to you."
"As you command!"
Meng Duan also didn't expect that he, an old liar, could continue to rise higher.
A few days later, Zhu Yuanzhang came to Zhu Han to eat barbecue. Zhu Han told Zhu Yuanzhang the incident as a joke, and made Zhu Yuanzhang laugh.
"Ahem!"
Zhu Yuanzhang wiped his mouth, and then said: "Meng Duan, this old liar, is quite capable. He can think of any tricks, but... this can only be placed in Yingtian Mansion. There are no other places like him."
You old man, I'm afraid he will cause quite a problem."
"Brother, there won't be any problem. These dudes don't need this salary. A good reputation will tie them down. The key is what kind of people guide them."
Zhu Han saw it more clearly than Zhu Yuanzhang, but it was a matter of non-staff personnel, which was also very common in later generations: "Meng Duan's guidance is good. If Xu Huizu and Li Qi agree with Meng Duan's way of doing things, they will be in power in the future."
We will use the same method, and this step taken by Meng Duan is a good thing for us."
"It's indeed a good thing."
Zhu Yuanzhang knocked on the table, pondered for a while and then said: "Meng Duan, this old liar, has some ability. Qi Wu... What do you think about letting him be promoted to a higher position and let him coordinate the relationship between the six departments?"
After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Han paused his hand, and then asked: "Brother, are you going to attack Liubu?"
"Yes, we are going to reform the six ministries, especially the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Works. They are getting more and more powerful and have more and more people. This is not a good thing. If the tail is too big, it will be a trouble in the future. You have mentioned this to us before.
It’s the right time to do this.”
Zhu Yuanzhang did not hide anything from Zhu Han, and said to Zhu Han: "We are going to let Biao'er handle this matter. Meng Duan... is a good candidate to help Biao'er coordinate the relationships between various places."
"Brother, I think we can form a cabinet."
Zhu Han finally mentioned the cabinet, "Abolish the prime minister system and reorganize the cabinet."
Abolish the prime minister system?
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard it, he agreed very much.
He had long felt that the Prime Minister's power was a bit too great and must be restricted. Zhu Han's words gave Zhu Yuanzhang a breakthrough: "What are you going to do?"
"Decentralization of power! Divide the power of Shangshu Province and divide it equally between Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province."
Zhu Han said, "The Shangshu Province has reorganized the cabinet and is responsible for managing the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of Punishment, and local political affairs. The Ministry of War is personally in charge of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Zhongshu is responsible for the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites, and the Ministry of Menxia is responsible for supervision and review of Zhongshu.
The province and cabinet have done their job.”
Zhu Han didn't know much about the official system of later generations. He only knew part of it, but this part was basically enough.
"The Zhongshu Province, the Menxia Province and the cabinet cooperate with each other and restrict each other. There are six ministries and twenty-four departments. The six ministers are assigned to different departments according to the two provinces and the cabinet. The ministers of the Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of Criminal Affairs and the Ministry of Industry enter the cabinet and are in charge of each department.
, then it will be reviewed and reconsidered by the provincial department, and finally handed over to my brother for the final decision..."
Zhu Yuanzhang listened very carefully. He thought Zhu Hanti's method was good.
This broke the method he and Zhu Biao had formulated. Zhu Yuanzhang did not expect Zhu Han's method of improving the status of Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province.
"The most important thing is that with this separation, everyone's efficiency will be much higher."
Zhu Han told Zhu Yuanzhang what he thought was the key point, "In the future, I will only be responsible for approval, which will reduce a lot of the burden and not be as tiring as now."
Zhu Han felt that a large part of the reason why Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to attack the Three Provinces and Six Ministries was because of himself.
Over the years, Zhu Han has brought a very heavy workload to Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Han has an idea, and Zhu Yuanzhang thinks it is good, and then he has to implement it. Three provinces and six departments are responsible for research and planning. Zhu Yuanzhang will find faults again, but now he separates various things.
Everyone is responsible for their own affairs, and at this stage Zhu Yuanzhang has basically figured out the steps for doing things.
"Okay, let's discuss it carefully with Biao'er."
Zhu Yuanzhang stretched his waist, thinking that he would not have to face so many memorials every day in the future, and the smile on his face showed a lot of relief: "At that time, we can also go to various places to have a good look. Let's take down such a big one."
The world is not in a good place yet."
Speaking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly thought of the two women Zhu Han brought from Hangzhou, and immediately became interested: "Qiwu, what about the overseas women?"
"Not bad, quite obedient."
Zhu Han laughed and teased Zhu Yuanzhang: "Brother, are you ready to win glory for the country?"
"Go, where are these crooked ways? We just want to treat everyone equally." Zhu Yuanzhang was angry, and then said: "In the future, there will be more and more people overseas in the Ming Dynasty. We don't want to be like the Meng Yuan people, so what else are we doing?
Three, six, nine, etc., they are all our subjects, so we have to take in a few overseas concubines to let them know that we treat overseas people equally."
After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's explanation, Zhu Han raised his thumb: "Brother, I'm speechless with this excuse. But I don't care how you choose this woman, so that my sister-in-law won't blame me again."
"Are we henpecked?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked very masculine and said to Zhu Han: "In the palace, we have the final say!"
"Is it?"
Zhu Han chuckled.
You say that, why don’t I believe it?
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't explain either, but he was determined to find a few overseas women.
This is not for yourself, this is to treat everyone equally.
As for whether Ma Xiuying would be jealous, Zhu Yuanzhang didn't think so, and Zhu Han didn't think Ma Xiuying would be jealous. Among other things, let's talk about the concubines in Zhu Yuanzhang's harem. They included the daughters of current ministers and the daughters of former Yuan officials.
The women Meng Yuan dedicated to him...there were quite a few of them. Ma Xiuying wasn't jealous, was she?
Besides, Zhu Yuanzhang wants to spread his branches now. The more land the Ming Dynasty has, the more heirs Zhu Yuanzhang needs. Ma Xiuying herself also feels that the Ming Dynasty is the Ming Dynasty of the old Zhu family, so when governing the Ming Dynasty, her own children should still be used.
rest assured.
This cannot be said to be narrow-minded, it is just the fact.
Family under heaven, family under heaven, as long as we continue to adopt the imperial system, we will never be able to get rid of the concept of 'family'.
The relationship between Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying, unless there is a gap between the two of them, it is impossible for anyone to drive a wedge between them.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang took concubines just to carry on the family line.
In Zhu Han's view, Zhu Yuanzhang's life is really tiring. He is no longer living for himself, but for the Ming Dynasty. Even when looking for a woman, he has to consider her identity and how much benefit she can bring to him. This
What else does it mean?
However, Zhu Han also knew that Zhu Yuanzhang was looking for a woman purely to carry on the family line. If he was asked to choose between one woman and countless women, he might only choose one: Ma Xiuying.
Zhu Han felt that this kind of loyal feeling was not a good thing for the royal family, so he reminded Zhu Yuanzhang: "Brother, Biao'er's East Palace will also have new members. Our old Zhu family needs future generations."
"Yes, we were thinking about this too."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard that he was looking for a daughter-in-law, he immediately became interested: "A good wife has a good husband and few troubles. Biao'er's future wife, no matter her background, must be a good daughter-in-law, who can manage the family well like his mother."
Hearing what Zhu Yuanzhang said and thinking about the general trend in history, Zhu Han had already guessed that Zhu Yuanzhang already had a candidate in mind: "Brother, after you said so much, have you already thought about what kind of wife you want to find for Biao'er?
Already?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. He was not surprised that Zhu Han could say such a thing. The person who understood Zhu Yuanzhang best was not Ma Xiuying, but Zhu Han. Often when Zhu Yuanzhang said something, he could guess what Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking.
Thinking about it, Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Han: "What do you think of the eldest daughter of the Chang Yuchun family? Your sister-in-law likes her very much."
Sure enough, it is exactly the same as in history.
"Okay, Chang Ying is pretty good and well-received by others."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Zhu Han also expressed support for this, but still said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "However, Chang Ying has a simple mind. If you choose someone else for Biao'er in the future, you must be careful. Chang Ying
Unlike my sister-in-law, my sister-in-law has experienced many ups and downs and has grown up, but Chang Ying is different, she will not have the same experiences as my sister-in-law."
Hearing what Zhu Han said, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "Well, when Xiaoying comes to the palace in the future, let your sister-in-law teach her more."
It can be seen that Zhu Yuanzhang recognizes Chang Ying very much and thinks that she is Zhu Biao's best partner.
The two talked about other things, and the final topic would fall on the children. In their opinion, children are the most important. Zhu Yuanzhang was also very concerned about Zhu Han's descendants. He said to Zhu Han: "You will have more children in the future."
Daidai, the Ming Dynasty still has to rely on their brothers to work together."
"Brother, you don't have to force me on this. Children are children and I am me. We must not confuse them with each other."
Zhu Han didn't want his children to have to bear any mission since they were young. Besides, Zhu Han could have the ability he has now because he is a time traveler. Any other person would not have the foresight he has now.
"My children... I will not put any pressure on them. They can do whatever they want. I will not force them. As for whether any of them can inherit my throne, it depends on their ability. If not,
It’s no big deal to be a commoner.”
Hearing what Zhu Han said, Zhu Yuanzhang believed it. Who doesn't want their children to become successful? Who doesn't want their children to be better than their masters?
But Zhu Han is not this kind of person...including himself.