Reborn Ming Dynasty as Emperor

Chapter 458
In the autumn of the 14th year of Apocalypse, when the summer heat was not over, Zhu Youxiao formally accepted the request of Li Mingrui, the second assistant of the cabinet, to issue an imperial decree to divide the Ministry of Rites into three, that is, the Ministry of Rites was officially divided into three departments: rites, learning, and diplomacy.

Li Mingrui continued to serve as Minister of the Ministry of Rites concurrently, while Wen Tiren, the former left servant of the Ministry of Rites, was the Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of the Ministry of Education was dismissed because Li Biao, the right servant of the Ministry of Rites, was dismissed.

During the few years when Yang Tinglin served as the governor of Monan, what he mainly did was to reform the land and establish basic education, and he did a good job. Up to now, basically every person in Monan has started to learn Han culture. Fifty herdsmen households have a social school assigned by the imperial court to be in charge of children or students.Mobility sociology was even created because of the frequent migration of Monan Mongolian herders.

In addition, Yang Tinglin himself was born in the Imperial Guard system, and he was the first among young officials to accept Zhu Youxiao's new ideas, which is very similar to Xu Guangqi.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao believes that Yang Tinglin is qualified for the position of Minister of the Ministry of Education, and can implement a new set of Ming education plan, imperial examination plan, and talent selection plan that he has planned.

However, in fact, at this time, Yang Tinglin had not yet reached the age of forty, but his official ranks were leaping quickly. He became the governor of a province in only three to five years, and now he was directly promoted to Shangshu. Another new star.

The reform of the Ministry of Rituals has begun in full swing, but for the officials, it does not seem to have much interference with their political life. Several cabinet ministers are still drafting memorials, and the Supervisor of Rituals is still criticizing reds. Other ministries The court is still doing its own thing, only the local provincial governors and censors, the deputy envoy of Tixue and the main hall of the state government have received an edict ordering them to fully cooperate with the reform of the Ministry of Rites.

It can be said that quietly, the reforms in a certain aspect of Ming Dynasty can be carried out independently without involving other administrative departments. Reform is easier, and the Ministry of Rites is nothing more than setting up another institution in the local area.

This is also related to the fact that the original political system of Ming Dynasty has been relatively perfect throughout the thousands of years of development, and Zhu Youxiao's administrative reform can be said to be just a small innovation, which further refines the previous political system.

As soon as Yang Tinglin arrived in the capital, Zhu Youxiao immediately summoned him. Looking at this first transferred official from the imperial guards to civil affairs, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion. Although he wanted to control the government and expel Donglin However, due to the re-division of interests and classes, the Royalist Party, which has rapidly expanded in a short period of time, has already existed in name only, and his real descendants are only the Imperial Guards, and Yang Tinglin is one of his real descendants. member.

And Ting Lin was close to Lu Xiangsheng in the original history, just as he led his troops to fight against the Qing Dynasty and rescued himself, and finally dived directly to die for the country. Yang Tinglin in this life is still a person who advocates equal emphasis on martial arts and culture, and advocates the eradication of the old and the innovation. idealist.

Wang Shouren has been his idol since he was a child, and he chose to enter the Royal Military Academy after being a scholar in high school, and he was able to receive a lot of theoretical knowledge beyond this era, which made Yang Tinglin yearn for the old and the old and the old, the young and the young, and the people. The young Datong society turned into a hegemonic and ambitious society where the whole world is dominated by the Han family.

Yang Tinglin understands what His Majesty's intention is to create a department and reform the education system, so when Zhu Youxiao asked him if he knew what responsibilities he had as a minister of the department, Yang Tinglin just said four words: Prosper the country through science and education!

After Zhu Youxiao saw Yang Tinglin put forward these four words, he couldn't help being shocked. He didn't expect that these four words would be proposed by an official of the Ming Dynasty, but when he thought that he had indeed moved some of Taizu Taizong's remarks In institutions such as the Royal Military Academy and the Royal Academy of Sciences, now that Yang Tinglin can speak out directly, it is probably because he saw this thing.

Thinking of it this way, Zhu Youxiao felt relieved, and asked pretending to be puzzled: "Well, you should talk about it carefully, and let me hear what you have learned in the past few years."

"Although this humble official is not one-thousandth as wise as His Majesty, after listening to the hadith and reading His Majesty's holy book in the Royal Military Academy for several years, and going out to fight against the Tartars, he has been a Monan for several years. Governor, now I can be regarded as understanding a bit or two of His Majesty's foresight. The relationship between countries is like the jungle predator and the prey. There will be no gentleness. Okay, but don't let my Chinese man's bloodiness wear away because of this, and become mediocre and insensitive!"

"In the past few years, Wei Chen has ruled Monan. In accordance with His Majesty's instructions, these ordinary herdsmen who were slaves of tribal chiefs were liberated to make them accustomed to the way of free animal husbandry. A group of Weichen's staff compiled a simple history outline, proving that they were originally Han people and descendants of Yan and Huang with the Spring and Autumn style of writing, and then replaced the glory of China with the Changshengtian they believed in, revealing the sins of the Changshengtian, and promoting the glory of the Yellow Emperor. The excellence of descendants, and present their thoughts in textbooks in the form of words, and teach them to children and young people. Now a few years later, many young people in Monan have begun to agree with the orthodoxy of my Ming Dynasty, and they regard themselves as China, and many of them voluntarily join The imperial guards, according to the statistics of the lower officials, 340 Monan people participated in the war to eradicate the slaves, and more than [-] people died.”

Yang Tinglin's impassioned words made Zhu Youxiao very helpful. Zhu Youxiao felt like meeting a confidant, and he couldn't help thinking that looking at the entire Ming Dynasty, it was not without one of the hundreds of millions of people who opened their eyes to see the future Of course, Zhu Youxiao didn't know if Yang Tinglin was pretending to be a prophet to use the words in the materials to get close to him in order to achieve his goal of obtaining the holy family. After all, Li Mingrui and others were like this before, so Zhu Youxiao didn't immediately Expressed his opinion, but also affirmed:

"Very well, it seems that it is right to let you be the Minister of the Ministry of Education. In terms of funds, I will ask the Royal Bank to give you priority funding, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Sixth Division will give these officials in the matter. You don't have to worry, even if someone sues you Conspiring to rebel, I will also take care of it for you. Of course, I am not afraid that you will really rebel. I will also send people from the local officials to greet you and ask them to fully cooperate with you. The imperial guards assist you. Naturally, you can’t stay in the capital and reform all the time. Go to the local area. I will give you five years. After five years, the gross enrollment rate of children under the age of 14 in Ming Dynasty must reach 90.00% %, that is, nine out of ten have to go to school for five years, and the literacy rate must be greatly improved. I will not implement a policy of obscuring the people. On the contrary, I hope that all the people of Ming Dynasty will be smart and Reasonable."

After Zhu Youxiao said, he asked Yang Tinglin to retreat. He intended to see Wen Tiren again. Now that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was established, Wen Tiren encountered the first thing that needed to be dealt with by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was to go to the Mongolian Lindan Khan to ask for Dole Dagon.

However, seeing that there were already three clappers ringing outside, the cool wind had blown away the intense heat of the day, it was the best time to fall asleep and nourish one’s energy, otherwise, it would be scorching hot again when the sky brightened a few hours later. People cannot sleep.

"Wang Chengen, go back to Kunning Palace!"

Zhu Youxiao got up and rubbed his temples with a call. His tired body was refreshed a lot. When Wang Chengen opened the heavy palace door, a strong evening wind directly blew his wings. Almost fell out, Zhu Youxiao simply took off his hat, now it is late at night, and it is also in the forbidden garden of the deep palace, so there will be no censor to impeach him for his behavior.However, at this time, the bright red scene outside aroused Zhu Youxiao's interest.Zhu Youxiao couldn't help asking Wang Chengen: "Is the Daming Gate area over there?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, the night market in Beijing is much more lively now than it was a few years ago, especially around Daming Gate. Not to mention this hour, even if it is later, many shops are open all night long. There is an endless stream of people drinking and entertaining, and Xin Qiji's words about the night view of the capital city are most appropriate."

When Wang Chengen said this, Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but said: "I will take a look at some time, and then I will call Shangshun Tianfu Yin. The population of this capital city has reached millions, and public security, sanitation, water and food are all very important. Every job is important, such as waiting for supplies, and this night market is even more so."

When Zhu Youxiao said this, Wang Chengen couldn't help but smiled, nodded in agreement, and followed Zhu Youxiao into the Qianqing Gate with a lantern.

Although Zhu Youxiao’s internal income is already quite a lot now, and his wealth accumulation is far higher than that of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, there is no need to practice frugality in the Forbidden City and live a tight life, but because electric lights have not yet appeared, making it difficult The Forbidden City still looks a bit dark at night.

Even after entering the Qianqing Gate and arriving at the living area of ​​the emperor himself, this is still the case, but Zhu Youxiao doesn't believe in ghosts and gods, and he has nothing to fear. Instead, he feels that this environment is very quiet, which can make people feel relieved The son returned to tranquility, but at this time, there was a sound of a piano from a certain position in the six palaces ahead, which pierced through the silent night sky and drifted into Zhu Youxiao's ears.

Zhu Youxiao didn't know the qin, but he also knew whether it sounded good or not, but the sound of the qin that floated at this time was very pleasant, and it caught Zhu Youxiao's ears at once, and made Zhu Youxiao's heart ache. It was immediately warmed up by it.

But Zhu Youxiao still couldn't help but glanced at Wang Chengen: "In the forbidden palace, no sound is allowed to disturb the quiet after the third watch. Who is so bold to play the piano at this hour? How do the straight palace supervisors do things?" , won’t be asleep at this point.”

"The sound should come from the direction of the body and hall where the nobleman lives." As soon as Wang Chengen said it, Zhu Youxiao guessed what Wang Chengen meant. It was obvious that Wang Chengen was deliberately sending himself to the sea. Orchid Zhu over there cited.

This means that when the emperor sometimes has to deal with Ming Dynasty's foreign affairs and court affairs, even when he is physically and mentally exhausted, he also has to deal with the affairs of the harem. Accidentally used by eunuchs and concubines.

It's just that Zhu Youxiao didn't expect that when did this Wang Chengen have a relationship with Hai Lanzhu, and this Hai Lanzhu was taken in by him for a few days, and he began to know that he made friends with the servant, and he actually made friends with the chief of staff palm prints.

"Wang Chengen, you are the seal of the supervisor of ceremonies. Everyone calls you the ancestor, but you must also understand what you should do and what you should not do. You are not in charge of my harem, and you better keep your distance from my women." Otherwise, let me know that you are getting close to a certain concubine, even if you don't bring me with you, I will make you die a miserable death!"

When Zhu Youxiao said this, Wang Chengen's face turned pale with fright, he hurriedly knelt down, and hurriedly said: "Your servant has been wronged, how could I dare to make friends with you ladies behind your majesty's back, if your majesty doesn't believe it, you can see clearly!"

Wang Chengen was very anxious and waited for Zhu Youxiao's response after he said it. In fact, he couldn't help being afraid, because the former secretary, supervisor and capital supervisor was directly decapitated by His Majesty for conveying His Majesty's itinerary to Concubine Hui.

"Then tell me honestly, do you and Mrs. Hai have a private friendship? Tell me quickly! To be honest, I might forgive you!"

Zhu Youxiao's sudden shout made Wang Chengen tremble, and immediately replied:

"Your Majesty has clearly found out that it has nothing to do with Hai Guiren. She is a new girl named Ruolan who came from outside the customs. This person is the personal maid of Hai Guiren's relative Bumbutai, because Bumbutai has been allowed to live in Haigui temporarily. In the Palace of the Nobleman, Ruolan also came in, because last time His Majesty asked the minister to send a decree to go to the Temple of Tihe, ordering Bumbutai not to leave the Hall of Tihe without authorization, and heard her singing the words of Mr. Jiaxuan, Because of this, the maidservant became acquainted with her in poetry and had some affection, so she accepted her request and persuaded the Zhidian Supervisor to allow her to play the piano at night."

"Your Majesty is punishing you for your crime!" Wang Chengen kowtowed to Zhu Youxiao again.

Zhu Youxiao was rather speechless. He knew that the palace would not go anywhere purely. There must be things about eating and drinking for eunuchs and maids. But he absolutely does not allow his own women, personal maids and high-ranking eunuchs to do such things in the palace. After all, this is also for the sake of maintaining the legitimacy and legitimacy of his rule, and these ministers want to control more His power and higher status must also be sacrificed.

But Zhu Youxiao did not intend to punish Wang Chengen for this. After all, this Ruolan is just a newcomer, but what surprised Zhu Youxiao was that this Ruolan, who just came from outside the pass, loves poetry, but she also likes Wang Chengen. I also like Xin Qiji, which is really a coincidence.

"I will forgive you this time, because you have done things for me for several years. Take that Ruolan out of the palace directly and don't allow her to come in again! In addition, it is not my will, and you will not let her go in the future." You must take half a step into the inner court, go back", Zhu Youxiao said and recruited a small eunuch: "You light a lantern for me, and take me to Kunning Palace."

But who knows, on the second day, when Zhu Youxiao learned that a maid named Ruolan had crashed into a pillar and died, when Zhu Youxiao summoned Hai Lanzhu to question him, he said that he refused to betray his master Bumbutai.

This made Zhu Youxiao couldn't help but become curious about Bumbutai. This guy had only been in the Forbidden City for a few days, and he even pulled the seal of a supervisor of ceremonies into the water, and now he has killed himself.

(End of this chapter)