Prince of Chaos

Chapter 536
Wang Xijue immediately paid attention to the crown prince's intention to suddenly appoint Shen Sixiao as the prince's guest.

This made Wang Xijue feel a little inexplicable in his heart, but soon Wang Xijue stopped thinking about it.

Now he is the head of the cabinet of Zhongjidian University Scholars, the most important thing he thinks about now is how to suppress Wang Jiaping, Shen Li and Shen Yiguan.

Otherwise, he may have to repeat the tragic fate of Li Chunfang, the chief minister of the cabinet during the Longqing period.

At that time, it was true that Li Chunfang was the chief assistant of the cabinet, but it was Gao Gong, the second assistant, who could really influence the emperor's thoughts in the cabinet and perform government affairs.

Such a result is simply a disgrace to a Chief Assistant.

However, it actually happened.

Therefore, Wang Xijue's top priority now is not to consider the crown prince's appointment of the prince's guests, but to find ways to establish authority in the cabinet.

Otherwise, his position as chief assistant would be in vain.

The day after Zhu Changluo named Shen Sixiao as the prince's guest, he ordered three more prince's guests.

These three are Li Chengliang, Minister of the Ministry of War, Liu Pinru, Minister of the Ministry of Households, and Dong Qichang, Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

After adding these three as guests of the prince, Zhu Changluo's side is equivalent to gathering the four ministries of workers, soldiers, households, and rituals.

With the blessings of these four parts, Zhu Changluo decreed to formally establish the Military Aircraft Department for the North Korean War against Japan on the last day of the 26th year of Wanli.

Moreover, it was clearly announced that the establishment of the Military Aircraft Department was to directly deal with the affairs of the Korean War.

As soon as this decree came out, the capital was shaken.

Anyone with a little discernment can see at this moment that the newly established military aircraft department for fighting against Japan in North Korea is by no means a simple temporary organization.

It is likely to become a center of power alongside the cabinet.

All of a sudden, the minds of all senior officials who were not from Hanlin became active.

Because, they can also see that this military aircraft department may be the key to their further progress in the future.

Faced with the establishment of the Military Aircraft Department, the four cabinet ministers suddenly felt their eyes doubled.

Instinctively, they began to form a group to maintain their power, and began to arrange for officials from their respective sects to prepare to go to Shuciqing Palace in order to limit the power of the Military Aircraft Department.

Unfortunately, it's too late to say anything at this time.

Because it is already the imperial court's rare annual New Year's Day holiday, and this long holiday will not end until after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

At this time, the crown prince would not care about anything except military affairs.

Moreover, it was precisely because of the appearance of the Military Aircraft Department that cracks appeared in the forces under their respective sects.

Officials from Hanlin will naturally take the same actions as the cabinet.

As for those officials who were not from the Imperial Academy, their minds were already confused.

They have already begun to consider whether to transfer to the four ministers of military aircraft in the current military aircraft department.

After all, these non-Hanlin officials also have ideals and aspirations, and they also want to go further and become the planners of the blueprint for the empire.

Therefore, at this time point, the cabinet is powerful and unable to use it at this time.

After the New Year's Day holiday, people's hearts are floating.

If you want to limit the power of the Military Aircraft Department, it is too late to say anything at this time.

It can be seen that Zhu Changluo chose the right time at this time.

Just pinch the cabinet seven inches, so that the cabinet can only watch the military aircraft grow up under their noses, and become a power department that can rival the cabinet.

After seeing Zhu Changluo's series of actions, Emperor Wanli also applauded.

"Military Aircraft Department, that's a good name."

Emperor Wanli ate hot pot and praised Zhu Changluo.

Zhu Changluo smiled modestly: "Father, I don't think so much, I just think about how to improve the efficiency of handling affairs in court and war."

Emperor Wanli said: "I know this. I was just thinking about the benefits of the appearance of this military aircraft department for you to supervise the country. With this military aircraft department, you can better implement your own ideas and propositions in the future. Wait until the end of the war. After that, you can’t withdraw from this military aircraft department.”

Emperor Wanli also saw the beauty of the Military Aircraft Department. At the end of his speech, he did not forget to remind Zhu Changluo to pay attention to the Military Aircraft Department.

Zhu Changluo said obediently: "I will remember it. I will definitely keep the military plane well."

Emperor Wanli smiled and said: "Ok, come on, come on, and continue to eat meat. This hot pot really tastes better the more you eat it. Especially the beef in this shabu-shabu, it is really delicious! You will never get tired of eating it!"

Zhu Changluo said with a smile: "My son thinks so too. Especially when eating with the emperor, the taste of this hot pot is extraordinarily delicious."

Emperor Wanli laughed, ate a piece of beef and drank herbal tea.

Then Emperor Wanli changed the subject, "How is the Ministry of Rites preparing?"

Zhu Changluo knew that Emperor Wanli was asking about state ceremonies.

Originally, according to the meaning of Emperor Wanli, the Jian Guo Ceremony was to be held on the fifth day of the first lunar month.

However, Zhu Changluo remonstrated that the cold weather on the fifth day of the first month was not conducive to the health of Emperor Wanli.

Therefore, Zhu Changluo took the initiative to set the prison ceremony in March of Yangchun.

At that time, the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, and all things are revived, and holding such a big ceremony will be extraordinarily grand.

Emperor Wanli was very moved when he heard that Zhu Changluo considered him so much.

However, he didn't want Zhu Changluo to wait so long.

Therefore, the Emperor Wanli decreed that starting from the 27th year of Wanli, Zhu Changluo could offer sacrifices to the Heavenly Temple with the Twelve Chapter Pattern Green Dragon Crown.In this regard, Zhu Changluo did not refuse.

Zhu Changluo replied: "The Ministry of Rituals has already made arrangements, and all the etiquette systems have been formulated. When the weather improves, the Ministry of Rituals will send an etiquette officer to guide the minister to familiarize himself with the specific etiquette process."

After hearing this, Emperor Wanli said: "This matter must not be sloppy. This matter must be done properly. Don't feel sorry for the money. If the money in the household department is not enough, you can come to my internal money to get it. At that time, I will let you in Beijing. Foreign envoys from all over the world came to watch the ceremony. Don’t lose the dignity of the Ming Dynasty and the majesty of the Celestial Dynasty!”

Zhu Changluo said: "Father, don't worry, my son will always watch closely."

After hearing Zhu Changluo's words, Emperor Wanli felt relieved.

This matter was the most important thing for him during this period of time, and he hoped that this matter would be successfully and grandly completed, and then he could live in the West Mountain Huangzhuang to recuperate the dragon's body in an open and honest manner.

The current Emperor Wanli is used to enjoyment and the relaxed and happy life in Xishan Huangzhuang.

If he hadn't considered the political turmoil caused by the direct succession of the throne, he would have wished to hand over the throne directly to Zhu Changluo, and be a thoroughly happy overlord who would enjoy life comfortably.

It is a pity that the political system and political concepts of the feudal imperial power are not very friendly to the Supreme Emperor, and Zhu Changluo does not want to bear the infamy of forcing his father to abdicate.

Therefore, the only option now is to take the next best thing and complete the handover of the regime in the form of a supervisory ceremony.

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