Zhu Youxiao looked at the famous Ming Tombs in later generations. Although there are only eleven tombs now, they are still very spectacular.
Although Emperor Wanli has just entered the tomb, the construction of his tomb started decades ago, and now it only needs to be completed. However, the tomb of his cheap father only repaired the main hall, which could not be repaired in a few years.
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Zhu Youxiao stayed until it was almost dark before returning to the Thanksgiving Hall. It was said that Concubine Liu cried very sadly in Dingling today, so Zhu Youxiao still wanted to visit her.
"Sun Chen sends his regards to the concubine!"
"The emperor is exempt from the gift. I will make the emperor laugh in the cemetery today!"
"Why did the concubine say this? Sun Chen also feels the same way. Birth, old age, illness and death are the laws of heaven. Even if you are an emperor, you will eventually return to the earth!"
Concubine Liu and Emperor Wanli had been close to each other for decades. She was several years older than Emperor Wanli, so their relationship was naturally very deep.
"It is no regret that I can come to Dingling to worship at the temple in this life!"
"It's true that the emperor has helped me. Thank you very much, emperor!"
Zhu Youxiao looked at the kind old man who was nearly seventy years old in front of him, and couldn't calm down for a long time. She had been in this palace for decades, and there was only so much that she, a junior, could do.
On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, Zhu Youxiao drove back to the capital from the Thanksgiving Hall at the foot of Tianshou Mountain in Changping. The officials returned to the capital on the same day. Zhu Youxiao arrived at the Shahe Palace in the afternoon, rested for one night, and returned to the palace early the next morning!
"I order Li Songping to come see me!"
The day of leaving the customs is getting closer and closer, and I must be fully prepared. Now it is time to make arrangements. Everything I am doing now is to hide the truth and prevent anyone in the DPRK from leaking information, and especially to prevent those civil servants from leaking information.
Black hand.
"I respectfully wish your majesty to have your blessings!"
"Is the Xiaoqi Camp ready?"
"I have implemented the military regulations according to the military regulations. The Qiaoqi camp has been prepared and is just waiting for your Majesty's order!"
One of the military regulations of the Yulin Army is that as soon as the army leaves the camp, everything must be prepared according to wartime conditions. All armor, weapons, food, tents and other materials must accompany the army.
"Okay, take my instructions and lead the army to camp overnight to Xifengkou tonight. Don't let anyone discover your whereabouts. Walk day and night. Give this order to General Mangui. Mangui will know what to do.
, wait for my military orders at Xifengkou!"
"I obey the decree!"
At this time, the Ming Dynasty was full of demons, traitors, and spies all over the world, whether they were Mongolians or slaves. He couldn't clean them up in a short time, so he had to take this next step.
These five thousand cavalry took away 10,000 horses from the capital. Zhu Youxiao gave them one person and two horses. This was all the wealth he had worked hard to buy. Before that, he gave them the best armor and weapons in the army.
They were all transferred to the Xiaoqi Battalion.
As long as he can win this battle, the various Mongolian tribes will be honest. There is only one Chahar tribe, and Zhu Youxiao still doesn't take it seriously. As long as they are not allowed to unite, he can also focus on Liaodong.
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It took Zhu Youxiao five days to go to the foot of Tianshou Mountain to worship his ancestors. The emperor's time was too precious.
During this period of time, I will start to make arrangements in the court. Those high-ranking and important positions must be replaced.
Because a large number of corrupt officials were killed in the first two months, the court in the first year of Tianqi seemed to have returned to what it was like in the 47th year of Wanli, with nearly half of the official positions vacant.
Killing corrupt officials has many benefits. It can make money and gain a good reputation, and it can also leave a place for those loyal ministers and officials.
Because of the propaganda in the newspapers, not to mention in the two capitals and thirteen provinces, but in Beizhili, Zhu Youxiao's reputation is very good, and the people shout that the current majesty is wise and worthy of being a descendant of Taizu.
Public opinion has been mastered, military power has been gained, and now only the court is left. It only needs a gentle push by yourself to form a new political pattern, and the Donglin Party will never be able to stand up again.
"The six ministries of the cabinet are announced to come to the Qing palace! There is no need to call Liu Yishen."
Zhu Youxiao no longer wanted to see this person, so he replaced him in two days and promoted Wang Zai to the cabinet.
Now there are four vacancies in the six ministers alone. The civil servants below are eyeing these positions with jealousy. Zhu Youxiao can only make a final decision as soon as possible.
"Master Wang, I have worked hard on you these past few days to worship our ancestors. I must have a lot of political affairs!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty. It's the same as usual. I'm not working hard at all!"
"These past few days, the capital has been stable as usual. Wang Aiqing deserves the most credit. I was not wrong about the person!"
Wang Zaijin stayed behind as Minister of War, controlling the five-city army and horse department. Although Jinyiwei and Dongchang were also watching secretly, Zhu Youxiao knew that Wang Zaijin was the most important person.
"I'm ashamed, it's just my duty!"
After Zhu Youxiao finished chatting, he got into the topic, picked up a list from the imperial desk and handed it to Wang Chaofu, who then handed it to Wang Xiangqian.
"My dear friends, this is the list of officials I have drafted for promotion. Take a look at it and let me know if there is anyone who is not suitable for promotion!"
Zhu Youxiao had already prepared this list before the Chinese New Year, and now it is finally ready.
"Your Majesty, is it inappropriate for many officials to be promoted several levels in a row? I might not be able to convince the public."
"Just like Cheng Guoxiang, although he was a Jinshi in the 20th year of Wanli, his qualifications and age are acceptable, but now he is only the head of the Ministry of Rites. I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to take on such an important task as the left minister of the Ministry of Households."
Naturally, Zhu Youxiao had considered these people over and over again. Most of the people on this list were capable ministers and officials, and their abilities were definitely guaranteed, and there were also many eunuch party officials from later generations.
But when Zhu Youxiao hires people, no matter how upright and upright he is, even if you are as mediocre as Hai Rui and have no ability, Zhu Youxiao will not use you. What he values is talent.
"Master Wang, don't worry. I have already carefully surveyed these people, and the positions I have assigned to them are basically the ones that are most suitable for them."
"Your Majesty has a sharp vision, I admire you! I have no objections."
After this period of observation, Wang Xiangqian has already discovered that His Majesty is not the kind of person who does whatever he wants. Every step His Majesty takes seems to be random, but in fact it is carefully considered. The Ming Dynasty can produce such a wise king, it is really the spirit of the late emperor.
Naturally, the remaining ministers of the Ministry of War, King Jin, and the Minister of Rites, Zhang Ruitu, had no objections. They were His Majesty's confidants.
"Then we will hold a court meeting after the Lantern Festival to formally announce the matter. I have already approved it. Thank you, Master Wang, for taking the ticket back and getting it stamped."
"I obey the decree!"
Everything is ready, all that is left is the east wind. Zhu Youxiao only needs to wait for the arrival of the court meeting tomorrow. A small change in the Ming Dynasty is about to happen.
Let me, my grandson, take care of Grandpa Shenzong’s fault. It’s time for the decades of abnormal party strife to end.
Let me see what your reaction is. It’s best to jump out and do it all at once to save time and effort.