Da Ming Tai Shi

Chapter 228 The cabinet is stable
Countdown to Zen: three days.

In the Wenyuan Pavilion, the nine ministers came together, Zhu Yuanzhang sat on the golden chair directly above, and a chair was added next to him, and the crown prince Zhu Biao was seated.

There is only one thing discussed in today's Jiuqing meeting.

The reign name of the new king after he ascended the throne.

"The Imperial Academy and the Department of General Affairs and Envoys have come up with a total of sixteen candidates for the year name. What are the opinions of the ministers on which one to choose?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was asking for opinions on the first place, while Chen Yunfu, who was standing still under the imperial steps, was staring at the recommenders behind the sixteen year names in his hand in a daze.

One of them has a name that stands out.

Fang Xiaoru!
He is a Hanlin bachelor, and the year he proposed is: Jianwen!

History has really been changed beyond recognition by myself.

But it still seems to be tossing and tossing, trying to do its best to achieve self-correction.

"Your Majesty, this dynasty is Hongwu. From the Northern Expedition in the first year to this year, we pacified the Western Fanman, recovered Ganxi and Qinghai, and fought for 24 years in the 24th year of Hongwu's dynasty. The minister tends to be Fang Xiaoru, a scholar of the Imperial Academy. To apply Jianwen."

It was Ren Hengtai who spoke out. As the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, he should really be the first to speak out about the matter of dating.

"In addition, Wenxi recommended by Lord Yansheng is also good."

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say anything, but looked at the other eight people, and finally fixed his eyes on Chen Yunfu.

"What's your opinion?"

"Wars should not be fought for a period of time. Now the country is full of places where money is used. In the next few decades, it is the right way to build up national power and make the people rich and strong. Therefore, the minister also seconded Ren Butang's suggestion, using Jianwen Or Wenxi is more suitable."

Ge Xun, Shangshu of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and Xu Ben, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, expressed their support one after another.

Then Qi De, Minister of the Ministry of War, couldn't sit still and stood up to support Jianwen and Wenxi.

"Biaoer, what do you think of Jianwen's reign name?"

Zhu Biao's nature is very different from Zhu Yuanzhang's, and he really doesn't like the loss of life caused by war. Jianwen's year name is very appropriate.

He was about to speak out in support, but he caught sight of the silent Chen Yunfu out of the corner of his eye, and took the initiative to ask.

"Chen Zhuguo, you are the head of the Nine Ministers, what's your opinion?"

The latter came back to his senses and cupped his hands.

"I feel that these sixteen year names are not appropriate."

In an instant, everyone turned their attention to Chen Yunfu.

Not appropriate?

Zhu Yuanzhang also became interested: "Oh, it seems that our Dazhu Kingdom is very picky, okay, tell me one, and I will listen to it."

"Yongle."

"Yongle?"

"Yes, Yongle."

Chen Yunfu made a bow and said: "Inheriting Hongwu's Longzhi, you can enjoy eternal peace, and I recommend Yongle as the reign name of the new dynasty."

Really, number one sycophant!
This year name really not only praised Zhu Yuanzhang's Hongwu rule, but also sent a message for the bright future of the new dynasty.

Looking at the father and son of Lao Zhu, both of them had smiles on their faces.

This year name is indeed very decent.

"Biao'er, after all, you are the caring minister of your hidden mansion." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, and this time he didn't bother to ask other people's opinions, so he waved his hand directly: "Okay, then according to Chen Qing's opinion, the new era name Just decide Yongle."

"My Emperor Shengming."

How could Jiuqing say anything else, Qi Song Shengming accepted it honestly.

Just like that, the history line that was about to be self-corrected was abruptly dragged back by Chen Yunfu.

Yongle changed from the third year name of the Ming Dynasty to the second, and the emperor changed from Zhu Di to Zhu Biao.

As for whether Zhu Lao Si can become the emperor in the future, it depends on whether Chen Yunfu gives him this chance!
"Now that the year name has been determined, the ministers can proceed to make preparations, including the calendar, the firing of porcelain kilns, and the casting of new coins can now be changed."

Zhu Yuanzhang explained, and finally said: "Chen Qing stay here."

The eight people took another glance at Chen Yunfu in unison, and then all retreated.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't speak until everyone had left.

"I heard that what cabinet are you busy with now?"

"Ah, yes, I planned to report to the crown prince after the new dynasty, but I didn't expect His Majesty to know about it first."

"Why, are you afraid that I will disagree if I know it?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked back, and then continued to sneer: "You want to take power before I abdicate?"

"If the minister intends to exercise power, he won't have the whole cabinet come out to restrain the minister everywhere."

Chen Yunfu responded frankly: "The original intention of the minister to set up the cabinet was only for the affairs of Liaodong and other provinces, and at the same time, in order to avoid ministers who were in power, the cabinet and the five military governors worked together to strictly divide the military administration of the local provinces.

At the same time, the minister will retire after ten years. At that time, whether the cabinet will disperse or stay will be decided by the crown prince, so what does it matter with the minister. "

"What if you don't want to leave after ten years, when the tree grows and has deep roots?"

"I can write a document to prove that if I don't want to leave ten years later, and I am willing to accept the crime of deceiving the emperor, I have no military power to add to my body, how dare I do such a foolish thing."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed, pointed at Chen Yunfu and said, "You're right on point. Without military power, you're nothing. Smart man, I've heard that you plan to let Xu Huizu join the cabinet?"

"Yes, the cabinet can only be formed if Duke Wei joins the cabinet. Without Duke Wei, the ministers will not feel at ease, and His Majesty will not feel at ease."

"It's not enough just to have Xu Huizu. Tell me, who is your first five-member cabinet?"

Chen Yunfu thought for a while, then raised his head and asked Zhu Yuanzhang: "Whoever I recommend, can anyone get in?"

"Not necessarily." Zhu Yuanzhang joked: "But maybe I agree?"

"Chen, Minister of the Ministry of War Qide, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment Shao Zhi, Minister of the Ministry of Industry Xu Ben, Duke of Wei Xu Huizu."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded frequently when he heard it, and sighed: "You know balance and sense of humor. Among the five people, except Shao Zhi who is your father-in-law, the other three people are really not close to you, but let you be the cabinet. Shoufu, I don’t feel at ease in my heart, why don’t I let Xu Ben do it, how about you as the second assistant?”

At this time, Chen Yunfu cupped his hands without giving in and said: "Since that's the case, that minister might as well not join the cabinet, and just guard the one-acre land of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and be honest."

"Hahahaha." Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly, pointed at Chen Yunfu and Zhu Biaoyan and said, "Biaoer, it seems that Chen Yunfu is indeed a pure minister. He is clearly asking for power. Do you think we will give it to him or not?"

Zhu Biao also said with a smile: "Yunfu is still very capable. Since he is determined to be a pure minister, we have to give this opportunity. You taught me to use people without doubting others."

"It's a pity that we don't count."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hands and got up: "Chen Yunfu."

"The minister is here."

"After the abdication ceremony, you can talk to our signer, he agrees that it is easier to speak than me."

Looking for Big Brother?
The biggest stone in Chen Yunfu's heart suddenly fell to the ground.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

(End of this chapter)