Looking at the mountain fire, Zhang Mao was extremely excited.
When Great Ming sent troops to Annan, what they feared the most was the heavenly ravine of Annan.
That forest was a chasm that Da Ming did not dare to cross.
Zhang Mao had governed Annan before, and he had also tried to get people to pass through the dense forest of Annan. In the end, no one survived.
Now that the Emperor had given him the method of opening fire, it could perfectly open up a wide path in the Annan Forest.
At that time, it would be easy for the Ming army and artillery to cross the jungle!
……
Zhu Youtang issued a transfer order to the Ministry of War. The Ministry of War gave the marshal's seal to Zhang Mao and transferred the infantry of Guangdong and Guangxi and a large number of heavy weapons to Annan.
At the same time.
Xie Xiaoman's beheading troops had also safely returned to Northern Zhili from the Japanese Peninsula.
Emperor Houtu's head was hung by Zhu Youtang on the southeast coast.
This was a humiliation.
But even so, the Wei slaves did not dare to send troops to snatch back the head of Emperor Houtu.
"Zhang Min."
In Yangxin Hall, Zhu Youtang casually called Zhang Min.
"The salary of the shadow guards who went to infiltrate the Wei slaves this time will be increased by half.”
When Xie Xiaoman heard this, she hurriedly received the edict to thank him.
Although the Emperor had never publicly praised the Shadow Guards, the words that Zhu Youtang had said before leaving still echoed in Xie Xiaoman's mind.
"Go on duty." Zhu Youtang glanced at Xie Xiaoman.
"Yes, sir!"
……
The weather was getting colder and colder, and the Little Ice Age had reached its peak. The entire Ming Dynasty was wrapped in the cold wind.
Zhu Youtang held the last court meeting of the third year of Hongzhi in the warm pavilion.
"Minister Li, tell me about the financial situation of Hongzhi for the past three years.”
"This lowly subject obeys the decree!"
Li Min flipped open the account book and began to concentrate."In the third year of Hongzhi, the population of the country was half a billion.”
"Compared to last year, the population has increased by 20 million.”
"The treasury of the Ministry of Revenue has a total of 16.3 million, plus the tribute from North Korea, the treasury has more than 22 million silver.”
Zhu Youtang had also checked these data on the system panel.
From the end of Chenghua years, the imperial treasury owed military expenses and civilian debts of tens of millions. Now, after throwing away the expenses, there were still more than 20 million yuan left every year.
The growth of the Ming Dynasty's national strength had shocked the six departments of the cabinet.
In just three short years, after His Majesty ruled the world, a great country rose!
"Minister of the Ministry of Justice, you should also say something. Your Ministry of Justice has the lowest sense of existence in the past few years, so it's time for you to express your stance.”Zhu Youtang said to the Minister of Justice.
"Your Majesty, in the third year of Hongzhi, there were a total of 110 murder cases in the two capitals and 13 provinces of the country. Compared to last year, there were more than 1,200 fewer cases.”
"Zero of the ten crimes, fifty of robbery and prostitution…"
Most of the cases in the Ministry of Justice could reflect the security issues under the jurisdiction of the court.
There were only 110 major cases in the two capitals and 13 provinces in a year. This was the most impressive number in the Ming Dynasty, excluding Hongwu!
This data all revealed that the Ming Dynasty under Zhu Youtang's governance was prosperous and the people were peaceful!
"In the third year of Hongzhi, grant amnesty to the world.”Zhu Youtang covered the coffin and concluded.
The six departments of the cabinet all shouted long live.
"Your Majesty," said Zeng Jian, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of Works.”
"Speak!"
Zeng Jian said," The Great Wall of the Northern Borderline has already been built to Turpan within a year. Minister Jia is old, so he is praying for a scholar.”
Jia Jun was sixty-five this year. According to the rules of the imperial court, he was indeed at the age of retirement.
"Correct! Jia Jun was granted the title of Grand Scholar of Huagai Hall, rewarded with 1,000 taels of silver and 1,000 mu of land.”
Zeng Jian thanked Zhu Youtang and continued to report to the Ministry of Works,"It's located on the southeast coast of Great Ming. Great Ming's six iron ships have already been built.”
Zhu Youtang was delighted. You are allowed to enter the sea!"
Minister of War Liu Daxia immediately reported,"Reporting to the emperor, the regular army of the nine borders of the country is as high as 1.3 million. This subject requests for the removal of a portion of the army to reduce the financial burden.”
The military strength of the nine borders was massive and extremely powerful. Now that the northern borders were stable, Liu Daxia felt that the military expenditure of the imperial court was too large for the 1.3 to 1.4 million soldiers.
In addition, many soldiers were old and should have reached the age of retirement.
Of course, the most important thing was that no one dared to stroke Ming's beard outside the Northern Frontier. The strategy of reducing troops was beneficial and harmless.
Zhu Youtang asked Liu Daxia,"According to what you said, how many troops should be maintained on the nine sides?"”
"Your Majesty," Liu Daxia replied calmly,"I suggest that we only need 800,000 soldiers."”
Zhu Youtang nodded. This matter is handled by the Ministry of War. Don't force the reduction of troops. Those who are cut will be rewarded with money.”
"I thank Your Majesty on behalf of the Nine Border Army!" Liu Daxia was deeply grateful.”
"What's the strength of the Southeast Sea Division?" Zhu Youtang continued to ask.”
Liu Daxia flipped open the question book and glanced at it. He replied,""53,000 battleships, 100,000 navy, 230,000 guards and water bandits.”
Zhu Youtang nodded." We can't cut the navy. It's not easy to raise a navy in the country. We encourage the Jiubian soldiers to join the southeast."”
"Yes!"
After the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Works finished reporting, the Minister of Rites, Zhou Hongmo, stepped forward.
"Reporting to the emperor, in the fourth year of Hongzhi, the ten foreign countries, led by the ottoman empire, prayed to see the Ming emperor.”
It had been a long time since such a large-scale audience had appeared in the country! This was the symbol of the strength of the Ming Empire under Zhu Youtang's rule.
Zhu Youtang had no reason to refuse.”
Zhou Hongmo continued," More than 100 letters of credence flew over from the Japanese Peninsula, praying for the Ming Emperor to show mercy and return the head of Emperor Houtu Miimen.”
The head of the Japanese Emperor was hung by Zhu Youtang on the southeast sea, which shocked countless maritime countries.
Wei Nu wants his head back? Why didn't you think of this outcome when you beheaded me?
"No!"
"Yes, sir!"
Zhou Hongmo retreated.
The Minister of Personnel, Wang Shu, stepped forward." Your Majesty, since the beginning of the Hongzhi Third Year Examination, the officials of the various prefectures and counties have completed the Hongzhi Third Year Examination. Seventy-eight out of ten of them have passed the examination. There are also a small number of people who have failed the examination and have been sued by the people for slacking off. There are fifty-three officials.”
Zhu Youtang snorted,"You should be demoted and dismissed!" I gave you such a high salary, not to let you live in vain. If you can't do things for the people, what's the use of me supporting you?”
"This subject obeys the decree!"
The third year of Hongzhi's court discussion was announced to end.
Zhu Youtang looked at the six departments of the cabinet, thought for a moment, and added,""The winter of the fourth year of Hongzhi was unusually cold. Inform the rest of the year to be increased to twenty days. Everyone, go back and enjoy the new year.”
The six departments of the cabinet knelt down and shouted,""We thank the emperor for his consideration!"
After a year of hard work, he could finally go back and enjoy the new year.
In the past three years, the officials had worked too hard under Zhu Youtang's encouragement. Now that the Emperor had shown mercy, they were naturally grateful.
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