In the court.
The officials were silent.
However, they all looked terrified.
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly attacked Hu Weiyong.
All the officials were shocked.
As for Imperial Censor Liu Bowen, he was frowning.
Ever since Hu Weiyong became prime minister.
He was becoming more and more domineering and did not know how to restrain himself.
Liu Bowen had been watching coldly.
However, he could vaguely guess Zhu Yuanzhang's intention to indulge him.
He also knew that Zhu Yuanzhang would definitely attack Hu Weiyong.
However, he did not expect Zhu Yuanzhang to suddenly launch an attack!
This was really too anxious!
One had to know that Hu Weiyong had restrained himself a lot since he was scolded by Zhu Yuanzhang last time. He had always been cautious.
There was nothing wrong with this period of time!
After all, Hu Weiyong was the prime minister of a country.
Even if he really wanted to make a move, he should have waited until Hu Weiyong made a mistake and caught him in the act!
This way, no one inside or outside the court could say anything wrong.
He had rashly brought up Hu Weiyong's past crimes.
It would definitely make all the officials feel insecure and not be conducive to the stability of the court!
"Your, Your Majesty!"
"I know my sins. I hope Your Majesty will consider the fact that I have done my best to assist you in these few years and allow me to retire and return to my hometown!!”
Hu Weiyong had already realized that Zhu Yuanzhang was serious.
He immediately apologized.
At this moment, he only wished to retreat in one piece.
He had to protect himself first. Perhaps he would have a chance to rise again in the future.
"You want to retire and return home?"
"Humph!"
"You wish!"
"Men, drag Hu Weiyong out! Cut him down!"
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't give him any face at all.
He also knew that he was a little too hasty this time.
However, after receiving Lin Zi Yun's suggestion, he couldn't wait to implement it.
Therefore, the Prime Minister must be overthrown!
Hu Weiyong must die!
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty, please spare my life, Your Majesty!"
Hu Weiyong was dragged out of the court by the royal guards.
The officials were completely panicking.
A country's prime minister was killed just like that!
This was too exciting!
Lee Shan Chang had no choice but to step forward.
"Your Majesty, Minister Hu has worked hard all these years even if he has not made any contributions. Please spare his life, Your Majesty.”
Li Shan Chang knelt down and pleaded for Hu Weiyong.
If Zhu Yuanzhang really insisted on dealing with Hu Weiyong.
Then he definitely wouldn't just deal with Hu Weiyong.
The Huaixi faction that was attached to Hu Weiyong would likely be punished.
Li Shan Chang was also the leader of Huaixi Faction.
If Hu Weiyong died, Li Shan Chang was also afraid of being implicated.
Therefore, even if Lee Shan Chang did not like Hu Weiyong, he could only plead for him.
"Please have mercy, Your Majesty!"
"Please have mercy, Your Majesty!"
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A large number of civil officials knelt down.
"Impudent!"
"Hu Weiyong is just a subject.”
"I want to chop off his head. Whoever dares to plead for mercy will be regarded as Hu Weiyong's accomplice.”
Zhu Yuanzhang roared.
Who would dare to stop him from removing the prime minister's power?
Even the Heavenly King.
He wanted to cripple it!
The civil officials fell silent again.
Lee Shan Chang was so scared that he curled up into a ball.
Even the military officials looked fearful.
This was the first time that Zhu Yuanzhang was so disrespectful.
Then, all the officials knelt down.
"Your Majesty, please calm down."
"Humph, let's put Hu Weiyong's matter aside for now. All of you, get up quickly. I still have something to discuss with you.”
Zhu Yuanzhang's tone suddenly slowed down.
His face also hid his anger, but he seemed to be in danger.
All the officials rose to their feet, but they were all as silent as cicadas in winter, not even daring to breathe loudly.
"In the future, I will no longer have a prime minister."
"We want to set up a cabinet!"
"Those who enter the cabinet must be well-learned people and must not have any stains on their bodies.”
"These people are collectively known as the cabinet scholars!”
"The Cabinet Grand Secretary is rotated every five years.”
"In the future, military affairs and the people's livelihood must be separated!”
"All major military matters are reported directly by the Bureau of Military Personnel! Let me discuss it with someone, and then let me decide.”
"The cabinet scholars will help me deal with the people's livelihood and internal affairs!”
Zhu Yuanzhang said.
This was what Lin Zi Yun had suggested, the best way to suppress the power of the Prime Minister!
When the officials heard this, they were all stunned.
Liu Bowen's eyes lit up.
Military power was separated from internal affairs.
This was a good idea!
It effectively suppressed the power in Zai Fu's hands.
The cabinet was a stroke of genius.
Cabinet members rotate every five years.
It could also prevent the ministers from encroaching on power for a long time.
There was such a policy.
Liu Bowen was not surprised that Zhu Yuanzhang was so anxious to abolish Hu Weiyong.
However, could this plan have been thought of by Zhu Yuanzhang?
Liu Bowen narrowed his eyes.
He felt that with Zhu Yuanzhang's intelligence, he probably could not think of such a comprehensive plan.
He also thought of the reason why Zhu Yuanzhang had accurately pointed out the reason for the expansion of the aristocratic families.
Suddenly, he felt as if there was an invisible hand behind Zhu Yuanzhang, quietly controlling everything!
Where did this hand come from?
Liu Bowen was really curious!
"I have another list here."
"This is a weapon of the country. Only the cabinet scholars can pass it on.”
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly said mysteriously.
Hearing this, all the officials were surprised.
Zhu Yuanzhang then gave Zhu Biao a look.
Zhu Biao immediately stood up with an imperial edict in his hands.
"Imperial Father has ordered your son to announce the first batch of cabinet scholars.”
"Those who become cabinet scholars will have their original positions replaced by deputies. After five years, they will be transferred back to their original positions according to the situation!”
"Those who hear the name, please step forward!”
Zhu Biao opened the imperial edict.
The first person he read out was Liu Bowen.
The second was Li Shan Zhang.
There were only six cabinet members in the first batch.
After the court session ended, the six of them were brought into the royal study.
"From today onwards, this will be the place where the Grand Secretary deals with internal affairs!”
Zhu Yuanzhang pointed at an area separated by a screen and said to Li Shanchang, Liu Bowen, and the other six.
Then, without waiting for Li Shanchang and Liu Bowen to ask questions, Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Biao,"Biao Er, send the list to these scholars.”
"Yes."
Zhu Biao distributed the six pieces of paper to the six people.
The six of them were immediately attracted by the contents of the paper!
"This, this, Your Majesty, who made this?!!”
Lee Shan Chang was the first to exclaim.
"I naturally have an expert to guide me."
"Hurry up and get to work. We're waiting for the list you've made!”
"If you have any needs, you can tell the eunuchs and guards.”
"You will eat whatever I eat!”
Zhu Yuanzhang said impatiently.
He did not want to explain much, but he wanted to see the efficiency of the cabinet.
"Here."
Li Shanchang heard Zhu Yuanzhang say that there was an expert.
He had a rough guess.
He had seen Lin Zi Yun before.
Naturally, he knew who Zhu Yuanzhang was referring to.
He could not help but smile bitterly.
After entering the cabinet, he would be busy in the future!
With this list, Zhu Yuanzhang could supervise the work of the cabinet members anytime and anywhere.
The Emperor's burden was greatly reduced.
However, the burden of the cabinet members was quite heavy.
Fortunately, there were six cabinet members.
Otherwise, Li Shan Chang would not be able to hold on for long with his old arms and legs.
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