Ming politicians

Zhu Shenxuan was a little caught off guard by the decision of Empress Jinhuang Taiji.

Less than a month after the letter was sent out, at the beginning of September, Houjin’s negotiator came directly to the capital.

Sony set off from Shenyang and came to the capital through Liaodong. The governor Lu Xiangsheng who was stationed in Liaodong took this matter very seriously and sent a special person to follow him all the way to the capital. It was not until Sony met Zhu Shenxuan that he was truly relieved. .

Sony came to the capital, which caused a great commotion in the cabinet.

On the same day, Yang Sichang and Zhu Shenxuan had a careful discussion on how to face this matter. This proposal was made by Su Tiancheng, but at this time, Su Tiancheng had already left the capital and went to Dengzhou. The two estimated that, Su Tiancheng probably didn't expect that Huang Taiji would make a decision so quickly.

When the representatives of the Hou Jin Tartars came, the Ming Dynasty needed to give a reply, even if it was an unwritten opinion, there must be one, after all, it was related to the dignity and etiquette of the Ming Dynasty.

When Zhu Shenxuan entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he was a little apprehensive. He had just taken office, and in less than a month, he had encountered such a big event. He didn't fully think about how to deal with the next step. He had discussed with Yang Sichang before, but Yang Sichang didn't have a good solution. What kind of request should he make in the next step, and how to mess up the situation of Houjin to the greatest extent.

Zhu Shenxuan and Yang Sichang are still very good at doing things. They can see things in the officialdom very clearly, and they also know how to deal with intrigues in the officialdom. But they have one biggest problem, or it is a problem. That is, I can't show the face of scholars or royal family members, and I always feel that the Ming Dynasty is a celestial dynasty.They are superior, and when facing the alien Tartars like Hou Jin, they need to be upright and upright, and they cannot do such things by using some despicable methods.If it were Su Tiancheng to handle it, it would not be a problem at all.

Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Zhu Youjian looked good. This time, Zhu Shenxuan was appointed as the second assistant of the cabinet, and Su Tiancheng also entered the cabinet. There was no commotion in the capital.Everyone takes it for granted. If it is said that Su Tiancheng entered the cabinet, there is no big problem, but Zhu Shenxun's entry into the cabinet is a violation of the previous ancestral system. Feudal kings are not allowed to participate in political affairs. Now the situation has changed .The vassal king and the royal family members have long been able to enter the court as officials. It seems that many literati and wealthy gentry have fully accepted the matter of the vassal king and the royal family members entering the court as officials. [

Over the years, Zhu Youjian also felt the benefits of the vassal kings and royal family members entering the court to do things. The benefits are many. In the past, the governments of various places had a bad impression of the vassal kings.It is impossible for Zhu Youjian to pursue the things that the vassal king does, and he does some bullying things within the fiefdom. He wants to live a good life and live a comfortable life, and does not use tricks and plunder.How could there be money to use, but since the excellent royal family members were able to enter the court, the vassal kings all over the place changed instantly, and they strictly demanded their own children.Except for the vassal king and the son of the vassal king, the rest of the children are studying hard, taking the imperial examination, and seeking to enter the court as an official.

In addition, after the vassal kings and royal family members entered the court as officials, they performed really well. Not only did they reflect well at the local level, but also those ministers of civil and military affairs who firmly opposed the vassal kings and royal family members entering the court as officials. It can be said that the most outstanding performances here are Jin Wang Zhu Shenxuan and Fu Wangshizi Zhu Yousong.

Today's Shaanxi is completely different from when the rogues rebelled. Relying on the drive of Anning Fort and Jingbian Mutual Market, and the abolition of the guard army, the burden has been reduced, and the lives of ordinary people have gradually begun to improve. Paying taxes on time, even when Shanxi and other places encountered a famine, Shaanxi was safe and sound, and it also gave Shanxi a lot of help, which lightened the burden on the court, and officials in the court were willing to go to Shaanxi to serve as officials. This was unimaginable in the past. As for the high salaries of officials at all levels in Shaanxi, Zhu Youjian also thought about it clearly. If they are capable and can earn money, it is okay to get more. In Shaanxi before, There are rogues everywhere, and rebellious people everywhere. At that time, the government really didn't have much money, and it still needed the help of the court.

Zhu Yousong served as the governor of Shaanxi. This was also Zhu Shenxuan's suggestion, in order to stabilize the situation in Shaanxi and prevent huge changes due to the adjustment of the governor.

What Zhu Youjian was most satisfied with was the loyalty of the vassal kings and royal family members. Su Tiancheng's analysis at the beginning was correct. Doing your own business, there is no problem of rebellion that some civil and military ministers worry about.

Zhu Shenxuan was the first to enter the cabinet. In the future, there may be more vassals and royal clansmen entering the capital to serve as officials. After Zhu Shenxuan came to the capital, he also made suggestions. Officials and their family members should come to the capital, and those who are officials outside are no exception.Zhu Youjian felt that Zhu Shenxuan's suggestion was feasible. Under such circumstances, the fiefdom system of vassal kings may have to undergo some changes. For example, vassal kings like Zhu Shenxuan will no longer have fiefdoms.

Changes come step by step. Zhu Youjian has a strong confidence and slowly deploys these changes.

"Prince Jin, Sony has come to the capital. I never thought that Huang Taiji would make a decision so quickly and send someone to the capital. Has the cabinet drawn up a corresponding solution?"

"Your Majesty, I have discussed it with Master Yang, but the cabinet has not yet discussed it. After the minister's consideration, I will report the preliminary discussion proposal to the emperor, and the cabinet will discuss it again."

Zhu Youjian nodded. After Zhu Shenxuan entered the cabinet, the benefits soon came out. All matters will be discussed in the cabinet after he has made a preliminary decision. This also means that he has complete control over the cabinet.

"I think we should proceed according to the previous method, but I also have concerns. My Ming Dynasty is upright and upright, and I don't bother to do those petty things. Since the Jin Tartars are willing to come to discuss, the court directly made a request. Exchanges are possible. , but the bargaining chip is not enough, the imperial court wrote the letter at the beginning, it was the minister's personal intention, and the two rebellious officials and thieves, Geng Zhongming and Shang Kexi, were exchanged. Now the imperial court has discussed and proposed another condition, that is, return the Black Mountain to me, Daming. "

After all, Zhu Shenxuan was still too embarrassed to put forward too harsh conditions.

Zhu Shenxuan's way of thinking is in line with Zhu Youjian's requirements. Zhu Youjian has always believed that the Ming Dynasty was a big country with a free style, and one should not do things that were inconsistent with one's promise, and one should not break trust with others or the world.

"Well, I think your consideration is very reasonable, so I exchanged it according to this condition. I still have the same opinion. You are fully responsible for this matter. The cabinet will discuss it immediately. The representative of the later Jin Tartars has come to the capital. Can I, Ming Lose your temper."

After leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Zhu Shenxuan quickly discussed with Yang Sichang. Next, Yang Sichang immediately summoned the cabinet members to discuss the exchange. Su Tiancheng had left the capital, so it was impossible for him to participate in the cabinet discussion. [

In just an hour, the cabinet's opinion was finalized.

Zhu Shenxuan went to the Hall of Mental Cultivation again and reported to the emperor.

Sony is Hou Jin's servant of the Manchu War Department, and his status is not very high, so the Ming Dynasty came forward to negotiate, that is, the Minister of the Ministry of War. No matter what, even in terms of the scale of the negotiation, Daming wanted to suppress Hou Jin.

Everything is decided within a day.

Zhu Shenxuan was more thoughtful, and informed Su Tiancheng of all the negotiating matters by letter. Dengzhou was not very far from the capital, and the letter could be in Su Tiancheng's hands within three days.

After everything was arranged, Zhu Shenxuan and Yang Sichang discussed whether they should go to see Sony.

This suggestion was rejected by the cabinet, and many cabinet ministers believed that the post-Gold Tatars were not qualified to meet the cabinet ministers of Ming Dynasty, they were just some barbarians, and it would be considered very good if the imperial court could send representatives to negotiate with them.

It was very difficult for Zhu Shenxuan to get up. When Su Tiancheng left the capital, he made suggestions on the negotiation matters. The most important suggestion was to be able to pull the skin off. Don't worry about God's face. , as long as Houjin agrees to negotiate, then just let the lion speak loudly, do whatever you want, just do it, it’s no big deal, don’t be polite to Houjin’s attitude, Su Tiancheng also emphasized that Zhu Shenxuan is in charge of this If you want to deal with this matter, you must meet with the representative of Houjin, so that you know yourself and the enemy, and you can propose a solution in a timely manner.

But Zhu Shenxuan couldn't do these things that Su Tiancheng said. In his mind, orthodox ideas occupied the mainstream.

Zhu Shenxuan also understood that what Su Tiancheng said was right, he should not take into account etiquette and face when dealing with the Houjin Tartars, but when he reported to the emperor, the emperor also said that etiquette should be taken into account, At this time, unless Su Tiancheng came back to the capital and reported to the emperor again, the emperor might change his mind.

A person's character cannot be changed in a short period of time. Zhu Shenxuan has such a character, including the emperor's understanding. Basically, there will be no change. At this time, the words that Su Tiancheng said have to be put aside. .

Zhu Shenxuan secretly sighed, it seems that he has come to the capital, and there are still many things to do, from now on, he will do it slowly and get used to it, Su Tiancheng has to explain more. (to be continued...)