My Ming Dynasty, I have the final say

During the evening break, in a small room of the cabinet, two secretaries of the cabinet were gathering together to have a drink.

Three side dishes, two pots of tea, and a pot of old wine.

"Three hundred silver coins. Your Majesty is so kind to Mr. Bige."

After picking up the wine glass and taking a sip, Cabinet Secretary Zhou Zongwen sighed.

"Yes."

Hearing this, Jiang Yangwu, Secretary of the Cabinet, nodded in praise.

He and Zhou Zongwen were both Jinshi in the 44th year of Wanli. Because they were ranked low, they could not join the common people.

The former official department went to various government offices to replace officials, and they were filled with the position of Secretary of the Cabinet.

"Three hundred silver coins can be used as at least four hundred taels of silver on the market."

"Poor Han Fu, as a minister who cares about the late emperor's orders, he is not respected by your majesty. Even if your majesty pays the officials in various ministries, he only gets fifty silver coins every month."

Being able to join the cabinet as an assistant minister was all due to the grace of the late emperor.

Pulling his friend's hand down, Jiang Yangwu shook his head indifferently.

"Besides, today's people value facts. As long as we don't take bribes and bend the law, don't engage in malpractice for personal gain, and don't form cliques, your Majesty will not punish us."

"After all, we are also Jinshi of the Ming Dynasty. What can he, Han Xu, do to impeach me for slandering the court officials?"

Your ability to do things depends entirely on the decisions of the people around you.

I don’t know if it’s because he doesn’t drink enough, but after just two drinks, Jiang Yangwu couldn’t control his mouth and dared to say anything directly.

As long as you don't violate national laws and are caught, you'll be fine.

"Be careful what you say, be careful what you say."

"What are you afraid of? Liu Yishen has been forced to resign. He, Han Xu, is also a grasshopper after the fall. He can't jump around for a few days."

It was obvious that Jiang Yangwu and Zhou Zongwen did not lean towards Han Xu.

If there is, even if it is right, it should not be said nonsense, as it will easily make people feel resentful.

"Han Yuchen, what ability does he have, and he still wants to get a monthly salary of three hundred silver coins?"

Han Xu was looked down upon by most of the secretaries in the cabinet. He had copied books in the Hanlin Academy all his life, and was favored by the late emperor Taichang and promoted to the cabinet.

What Jiang Yangwu said was very straightforward.

"You and I both know what the Ming Dynasty has been like in these years. Do you really want Han Xu, the article writer, to be the first assistant? Will the Ming Dynasty be turned upside down in the future?"

"In terms of literary talent, Bige Lao may not be as good as Han Fu, but in terms of ability, even eight Han Xu tied together can't be as good as Bige Lao."

"Who is Mr. Bige? He worked his way up from being an official to being in charge, and then became a deputy envoy to a state, an envoy to the inspection, and an envoy to the right. He worked hard for the Ming Dynasty for many years before he accumulated this. Blessing.”

After hearing Jiang Yangwu's words, Zhou Zongwen quickly stretched out his hand and pulled the other party.

After hearing Zhou Zongwen's words, Jiang Yangwu curled his lips in disdain.

These cabinet secretaries were responsible for handling the emperor's approval of memorials on a daily basis, and they could easily see what kind of people the emperor needed.

It is no longer like the situation when Wanli was in ruins. Once he was impeached by many people, he had no choice but to resign to protect himself.

Isn't it good to just stand and be the official?
The emperor gave the officials substantial salaries. Now he is an official standing on his own feet. He is not afraid of Han Xu or Donglin's impeachment behind his back.

"That's what I say, but some things are best if they don't happen."

After hearing Jiang Yangwu's words, Zhou Zongwen shook his head helplessly.

Having said this, it was hard for him to say anything else.

"drink wine."

With that said, Zhou Zongwen filled another cup for Jiang Yangwu.

"Victory in Liaodong!"

Just as the two of them were drinking to their heart's content, a clerk ran into the cabinet holding a copy of the good news.

"!"

Hearing the good news coming from outside, Zhou Zongwen and Jiang Yangwu quickly put down their wine glasses, picked up the towels they had prepared and wiped their faces.

The cabinet is on duty at night and is only responsible for signing and receiving official documents.

In principle, although food and drink are provided, drinking is not allowed.

But as time goes by, many things have changed. If you drink something while eating, no one will say anything.

After wiping their faces, they picked up their official hats and put them on their heads, and the two of them quickly left the duty room.

"Give me the good news."

As soon as he came out of the check-in room, Jiang Yangwu said to the clerk.

"Jiang Zhongshu, this is the official document announcing the victory of Liaodong. Please check it."

Seeing this, the Ministry of War clerk quickly handed the translated official document to the other party, and at the same time took out the Kanhe.

Yes, official documents must also be signed for. After hastily using the seal, Jiang Yangwu couldn't wait to read the official documents.

"Ding Liao soldiers and horses envoy Yang Hao reported victory, beheading more than 150 people and rescuing more than 2,000 Han people!"

After reading Yang Hao's victory document with Zhou Zongwen, they both became happy.

Winning a battle is very satisfying.

Moreover, when the two of them are on duty, going out to brag is also a good source of conversation.

"Quickly, make a copy for later use and pass this memorial through Xi'an Gate."

"I'll write it."

Nodding, Zhou Zongwen quickly picked up his pen and started copying Yang Hao's victory report.

"Another battle won."

Standing next to Zhou Zongwen, Jiang Yangwu felt a little emotional.

Since the young emperor ascended the throne, the Ming Dynasty has become better.

Soon, Yang Hao's victory document was delivered to Xiyuan from Xi'an.

When the good news was delivered outside the emperor's bedroom, the little eunuch's face became a little strange.

Because there was something wrong with the movement coming from inside.

"Ouch~~ be gentle!"

"Yes, yes, that's right there."

Listening to the sound coming from the bedroom, the little eunuch who came to deliver the good news glanced at the eunuch keeping watch, feeling a little confused.

It stands to reason that the queen or empress should be called this, but it sounds like the emperor is calling her.

"Father, this is good news for Liaodong."

Not daring to speak rashly, the little eunuch could only look to the gatekeeper for help.

"Put it down and you can go back."

Lifting his eyelids and looking at the other party, Liu Hongpi said with a smile.

"Yes Yes."

Hearing this, the young eunuch didn't dare to say anything, put the official documents at the foot of the steps, and left in a hurry.

"I'm not very discerning. I didn't see that Long Live Master and Concubine Shun were cultivating a relationship."

After looking at the little eunuch who was leaving, Liu Hong walked down the steps, picked up the letter of victory and read it.

"This Yang Hao can win the battle, why did Saerhu lose so miserably?"

After reading Yang Hao's victory report, Liu Hong couldn't help but frown.

Like Liu Shimin, he is also an old man in charge of the rites supervisor.

Moreover, he also had a sworn brother named Liu Qing, who was the supervisor of the Marin Army. He died during the Battle of Sarhu.

Taking Yang Hao's good news document, he came outside the emperor's bedroom and said loudly.

"Your Majesty, good news from Liaodong."

"Bring it in."

Hearing the words of the eunuch outside, Zhu Youxiao's voice came out immediately.

Carefully opening the door, Liu Hong took a cautious look inside and found that the emperor was lying on the bed, and Concubine Shun was standing on the emperor's back with her bare feet.

"Your Majesty, Ding Liao's military envoy Yang Hao reported victory."

Without daring to say anything, Liu Hong came to the bed and placed the official document in front of the emperor.

"Go."

After twisting his neck, Zhu Youxiao asked Liu Hong to go out, then turned over and wrapped Xu Huier in a quilt.

This little loli can step on his back.

After opening Yang Hao's memorial and looking at it for a few times, Zhu Youxiao threw it aside.

Yang Hao's military ability is mainly reflected in personally leading troops.

In layman's terms, you can only be a general but not a commander.

If he is left alone, nothing big will happen, but if he is allowed to command an army?

He doesn't have the ability to know.

Cooperating with Mao Wenlong, Yang Hao attacked the Jiannu grain team and beheaded many people. According to his order, he brought back a lot of pig tail scalps.

This is asking for credit. (End of chapter)