Forbidden City.
In the Golden Palace, Zhu Zaihou had already finished handling the government affairs. The crimes were punished, the merits were rewarded, and those who were demoted or killed were killed. The court instantly became much clearer.
All the civil and military officials in the court had also witnessed the majesty of His Majesty.
The powerful ministers in the cabinet bullied the new emperor and intercepted the memorials, but they were all wiped out by His Majesty.
Not only were Yan Song and Yan Shifan killed, but the other cabinet scholars were also demoted.
The cabinet was empty!
During these 15 days, the Minister of Personnel Affairs, Li Mo, and the Minister of Justice, Yu Maojian, were conscientious and conscientious. They investigated the officials who had bought official positions to enter the court and the officials who were corrupt and malfeasant. Under the Emperor's instructions, they were slightly relaxed.
Zhu Zaihou also considered giving the civil and military officials of the court a high salary. After all, the salary of the officials of the Ming Dynasty was indeed a little low. According to the standard of their salary, it was difficult for them to support their families.
Zhu Zaihou sat on the dragon chair in the Golden Palace. The Minister of Personnel, Li Mo, and the Minister of Justice, Yu Maojian, had already returned to the court.
Now that the cabinet was empty, Zhu Zaihou was also considering the candidates for the cabinet. The six ministers were in charge of the six departments, while Li Mo, Yu Maojian, and Wang Shouren were all untouchable.
They had to select the talents to govern the country from the other officials and enter the cabinet.
"If you have a book, report it as soon as possible. If you don't, withdraw from court!"
Cao Zhengchun shouted.
No one responded in the court. Zhu Zaihou stood up and left the Golden Palace. Cao Zhengchun shouted,""Retreat!"
After Cao Zhengchun's announcement, all the civil and military officials in the court heaved a sigh of relief.
The court had finally retreated. They were too afraid when facing the might of the emperor. That feeling was as if Mount Tai had collapsed, and it was simply difficult to resist.
All the officials left the Forbidden City in an orderly manner.
After walking out of the Meridian Gate, the sky was filled with snow. It was already the middle of winter, and the city was covered in snow.
The snow had fallen, but the blood was not cold!
This midwinter was destined to spill blood all over the capital.
Currently, the Ministry of Justice had 67 court officials in custody, all of whom were awaiting execution for malfeasance.
After Yan Song's death, the people in Yan Song's faction scattered like monkeys when the tree fell, each looking for a backer.
Who would have thought that after His Majesty ascended the throne, he would go on a killing spree?
If Yan Song and Yan Shifan knew that intercepting the memorials would bring them great disaster, they might not dare to intercept the memorials.
……
After the court session, Zhu Zaihou left Taihe Palace and walked towards the Palace of Heavenly Purity. The huge white jade square was covered in snow.
Zhu Zaihou stared at the heavy snow and stepped on the bluestone stairs. Cao Zhengchun ordered people to use the canopy to block the snow for Zhu Zaihou. Zhu Zaihou waved his hand and ordered people to remove the canopy.
In these fifteen days, he caused a huge earthquake in the officialdom.
Many officials would be beheaded because of this, and there might be innocent people who would be implicated.
If you ask Zhu Zaihou if he regrets it.
Zhu Zaihou did not regret it!
This was Zhu Zaihou's territory, not the cabinet's territory, and not the courtiers 'territory!
Big Ming had fallen, but they had changed their flag and were still officials. Aristocratic families were still aristocratic families!
However, if Big Ming was gone, could he, the emperor, live on?
Who would let the last emperor live in this world!
It could be said that in this world, anyone could ruin the Ming Empire except Zhu Zaihou, because the Ming Empire was his country!
Zhu Zaihou walked through the snow, leaving a series of footprints on the ground.
Cao Zhengchun followed beside Zhu Zaihou.
Zhu Zaihou turned to Cao Zhengchun and asked,""I just ascended the throne and killed so many people.”
Hearing Zhu Zaihou's words, Cao Zhengchun quickly bowed and replied,""Your Majesty, those people deserve it. They intercepted the memorial, bought and sold official positions, and were corrupt. Killing them is giving them a great kindness!”
"Actually, I have considered not killing them, but if I don't kill them, I won't be able to resolve the hatred in my heart. If I don't kill them, the other officials will think that I'm a clay emperor! They think I don't have a temper!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty has just ascended the throne and is in power at a young age. Naturally, there will be some powerful officials who want to play politics. I believe that after this purge, there will no longer be any powerful officials in the court who dare to look down on the might of the heavens.”
Zhu Zaihou listened to Cao Zhengchun's words and entered the Palace of Heavenly Purity. He shook off the snow on his body and looked back at the heavy snow that enveloped the entire Forbidden City. He said,"Although I have killed some people who blasphemed the imperial power, I haven't killed enough. I hope that when I come to court tomorrow, I will see how many disobedient officials there are in the court. My guillotine has just been sharpened and is only waiting to be beheaded!”
Whoosh!
Zhu Zaihou suddenly turned around, his cloak fluttering in the wind. He strode into the Palace of Heavenly Purity and began to read the memorials.
This country is mine! Whoever dares to harm my country, I will make him eternal damnation!
Killing Yan Song was just a small test of Zhu Zaihou's abilities. He still needed to take it step by step to truly govern the country!
Zhu Zaihou believed that as long as he made good use of the famous officials and generals, the Ming Empire would definitely prosper in his hands!
In the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Zhu Zaihou was reading memorials. Cao Zhengchun had already left the Forbidden City and returned to the East Chamber.
Zhu Zaihou reviewed the memorials while considering the candidates for the cabinet.
The cabinet had been emptied and needed to be filled by new officials.
Xia Yan?
Wang Shouren?
Gao Gong?
Zhang Juzheng?
Hai Rui?
Li Mo and Wang Shouren would definitely not be transferred. They managed the six departments and controlled the lifeline of the Ming Empire. If they were to enter the cabinet again, they might not be able to do so.
Zhu Zaihou was considering the candidates for the cabinet.
Although Zhu Zaihou had cleared out the cabinet, this did not mean that he did not need it. He had to have a cabinet. Otherwise, Zhu Zaihou would not be able to read all the memorials on his own!
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Palace of Heavenly Purity!
Lunch was already served.
After Zhu Zaihou read through most of the memorials, he began to eat.
There were too many memorials. The Palace of Heavenly Purity received up to 800 to 900 memorials every day. In addition to the memorials from the ministers in the court, there were also memorials from the prefects of various prefectures and counties and the chief soldiers...
There were more than 3,000 memorials in the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Zhu Zaihou asked Cao Zhengchun to read some of them for him. Even so, there were still a large number of memorials that could not be processed in time.
Just as Zhu Zaihou was having his meal, the Imperial Attendant came into the palace and reported,""Your Majesty, Commander Lu Bing of the Embroidered Uniform Guards requests an audience.”
"Summon him in."
Not long after the Imperial Attendant Supervisor left, the Commander of the Jinyiwei, Lu Bing, entered the Palace of Heavenly Purity."Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Come, sit down and eat with me.”
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Lu Bing followed the order and entered the banquet. In Lu Bing's opinion, it was a great honor to be able to eat with His Majesty!
Zhu Zaihou asked while enjoying the food,""Lord Lu, let me ask you a question. Among the civil and military officials in the court, who can be the chief assistant of the cabinet?”
Lu Bing pondered for a moment and said,""Your Majesty, Minister of War Wang Shouren can be the chief assistant of the cabinet. Lord Wang is not only skilled in the art of war, but also has a unique way of governing the country. If Lord Wang is the chief assistant of the cabinet, he can convince the masses!”
"If Wang Shouren enters the cabinet, who will be able to take up the position of Minister of War?”
"Your Majesty, the Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War, Yang Bo, has defended Jizhou and repelled the attacks of the Tartar leaders, Ba Du 'er and Da Sun, twice. He has outstanding military achievements and can be the Minister of War to command the army, weapons, and rations of the world.”
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