Forbidden City.
In the Palace of Heavenly Purity, when Zhu Zaihou invited Lu Bing for a meal, he asked about the candidate for the cabinet chief.
When the former emperor was still alive, Xia Yan was the chief assistant. A few months ago, Xia Yan was imprisoned and Zhu Zaihou ascended the throne to grant amnesty to the world and pardoned Xia Yan.
But in the Ming Dynasty, there was an unwritten rule.
The deposed chief assistant may not enter the cabinet again.
Even if Xia Yan had the talent to govern the country, he could only take on the position of minister and could not enter the cabinet again.
Gao Gong is only a sixth-grade official. If Gao Gong enters the cabinet, how can he convince the civil and military officials in the court?
Xu Jie was also kicked out of the cabinet by Zhu Zaihou. Among all the civil and military officials in the court, the most suitable person to be the chief assistant of the cabinet was Wang Shouren.
In the Palace of Heavenly Purity, after Zhu Zaihou had lunch, Lu Bing took his leave.
In the huge Palace of Heavenly Purity, only Zhu Zaihou was left to continue reading the memorials.
……
Outside the Forbidden City.
After the officials returned to the mansion, they sighed.
At the same time, they were also secretly glad that they had not been corrupt and maligned. Otherwise, they would have been the ones being escorted to the execution ground and beheaded.
Even though they had returned to their own residences and there were no imperial censors around, they still felt as if there was a guillotine on their necks that could fall at any moment.
Be loyal and wise.
This was their only thought.
When they thought of the young emperor sitting high in the court, they couldn't help but tremble.
Who could use such terrifying methods after the new ruler ascended the throne? It was not an exaggeration to say that they were ruthless.
Fortunately!
Fortunately, it was the Yan father and son who bought and sold the official position, and it was the Yan father and son who intercepted the memorial. The culprit had been killed, and the anger in the Emperor's chest had dissipated a lot…
Zhu Zaihou had only issued an imperial edict in the imperial court, but outside the imperial court, the wind and clouds were surging!
The world had a new understanding of Emperor Long Qing!
The new ruler ascended the throne with swift and decisive actions!
What about the traitor Yan Song?
Waist Slash!
What about Xu Jie, the adviser?
Expel from the cabinet.
Those who are negligent in their duties will be punished!
Greedy people are skinned and filled with grass!
The people of Ming Dynasty had been waiting for a wise ruler for a long time. Now, a ruler who dared to kill powerful officials and take on the new world of Ming Dynasty had finally appeared!
……
Zhu Zaihou flipped through the memorial of the Minister of Revenue.
The Minister of Revenue, Fang Jun, reported the total tax revenue of the twenty-sixth year of Jiajing, as well as the situation of the national treasury granary.
A year's tax revenue of eight million stone, each county warehouse seven million stone, military grain expenditure three million stone.
The national treasury has 6.7 million taels of silver.
After Zhu Zaihou put down the memorial, he said,""Send an edict to the Minister of Revenue."
"Yes."
The eunuchs in the Palace of Heavenly Purity immediately ordered the eunuchs to go to the Minister of Revenue's Office to pass an edict to the Minister of Revenue, Fang Jun.
Zhu Zaihou continued to read the memorial.
After the time for an incense stick to burn, Fang Jun, the Minister of Revenue, entered the hall.
"This lowly subject greets Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!”
"Take a seat."
Zhu Zaihou ordered someone to bring an armchair for Fang Jun. After Fang Jun sat down, Zhu Zaihou asked,"Beloved minister, I have just ascended the throne and do not understand the salaries of officials. Tell me, is it because the salaries of the officials of Great Ming are too low?”
After Fang Jun heard Zhu Zaihou's question, he was silent for a moment. Then, he stood up, cupped his hands, and bowed." Your Majesty, if Your Majesty asks me, I will tell you the truth. The salary of an official cannot support a family. Many officials in the court have family support, and many of them come from thousand-year-old families…If you rely on salary, it is impossible to support a family of five. If you rely on salary alone…"
Zhu Zaihou nodded at Fang Jun.
" Help me think of a set of adjusted salaries. That is, to ensure that the officials reciprocate their gifts, and also to ensure that the officials do not have to worry about food and clothing…"
Zhu Zaihou instructed Fang Jun.
If they wanted to fundamentally solve the corruption of the officials of the Ming Dynasty, not only would they have to use heavy punishment, but they would also have to increase their salaries. Otherwise, these officials would not have enough to eat and clothes to cover their bodies. How could they not be greedy?
"Then how much do you think your salary should be raised, Your Majesty?" The Minister of Revenue cupped his hands and asked.”
"There are no limits. Go ahead and do it. I want to see a perfect salary system.”
"Yes!"
Fang Jun understood the Emperor's intentions and did not dare to delay any longer. After leaving the Palace of Heavenly Purity and returning to the Ministry of Revenue, he began to discuss with the other officials of the Ministry of Revenue to improve the salary system.
When these officials from the Ministry of Revenue heard that the Emperor wanted to raise his salary, they immediately became happy.
They were looking forward to a salary increase, and their eyes were already red with anticipation.
They looked forward to it!
Today, they finally got to see the day when their salaries would increase!
In the Ministry of Revenue, all the officials were enthusiastically modifying and adjusting the Ming Dynasty's salary system.
……
Cining Palace.
Empress Dowager Fang and Empress Dowager Du looked at the heavy snow outside the palace. Although it was cold outside, the palace was as warm as spring.
"Younger sister, in this widow's opinion, next spring, let the world select talents to add some new faces to the palace.”
"Elder sister is right. Younger sister also has such a plan. After all, His Majesty has already ascended the throne. It is time to choose some beautiful women for him.”
The two Empress Dowager were discussing the selection of concubines in the harem. In their opinion, the selection of concubines was a major event. After the new emperor ascended the throne, before the empress was selected, as Empress Dowager, they had to manage the harem and manage the harem for the emperor.
Choosing a virtuous and virtuous empress would not only stabilize the harem, but they would also be able to enjoy their lives.
If they chose an empress who was jealous and fought for favor, not only would the harem not be at peace, but the emperor's heir would also be poisoned.
Therefore, after Zhu Zaihou ascended the throne, the two Empress Dowager had already begun to look for a candidate for the Empress.
First of all, the daughter of a minister of the previous dynasty must not enter the palace. Otherwise, it would be easy for a relative to take power.
Secondly, the women who entered the palace had to have a clean background, their parents were still alive, and they had to be from a scholarly family. They had to be good at playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. People with unclear backgrounds were not allowed to enter the palace.
Finally, it was about beauty.
Of course, choosing an empress was not a simple matter. First, they would choose the beautiful women, then the concubines, and finally the empress.
"Letting Hou 'er come to Cining Palace and stay in Qianqing Palace all day to deal with memorials will tire her out.”Empress Dowager Fang ordered the eunuchs of the Cining Palace to head to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to invite the Emperor to rest in the Cining Palace.
……
Palace of Heavenly Purity.
After Zhu Zaihou finished reading the memorials in his hand, he let out a long sigh of relief.
When the court session starts tomorrow, the cabinet chief assistant will be decided!
Zhu Zaihou already had a candidate in mind.
Just as Zhu Zaihou finished sorting out the memorials, the eunuch of Cining Palace came to Qianqing Palace."Reporting to Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager has invited Your Majesty to dine at the Cining Palace.”
"I'm going to Cining Palace!"
Zhu Zaihou went to the Cining Palace. The two Empress Dowager saw Zhu Zaihou beaming with joy. A sumptuous feast was already on the table.
The entire Forbidden City was covered in silver. Spring was in full swing in the Cining Palace. Zhu Zaihou leisurely accompanied the two empress dowagers to eat.
Time passed amidst laughter.
Zhu Zaihou accompanied the two empress dowager for dinner before returning to Yangxin Hall to rest.
The next day!
The sun was shining brightly!
Zhu Zaihou was in a good mood. After changing into his dragon robe, he strode towards the Golden Palace!
This book is provided by FunNovel Novel Book | Fan Fiction Novel [Beautiful Free Novel Book]