In 1658 AD, July of the first year of Yongli, in the summer.

Generally speaking, after the new monarch ascended the throne, in order to show respect for the late emperor, his year number would usually be changed in the second year.

However, Hongguang and Longwu changed their dynasties back then, so Zhao Ming was naturally not polite and directly decided to rebuild Zhu Youlang for the third year of Wu, which was the first year of Yongli.

In 1658, there were three reigns in the Everbright Ming Dynasty, Longwu, Jianwu and Yongli. The more reigns, the more confusion it means.

At this time, with the unification of the year names, it indicates that the chaos within the Ming Dynasty was over.

At this time, the handover of internal powers in the Ming Dynasty was completed and people were determined. The government and the people were moved by the turmoil that lasted for two years in the Ming Dynasty. They all hoped that the newly released Yongli court and the regent could do something, maintain the stability of the Ming Dynasty and stop fighting again.

Zhao Ming also knew that people were determined and immediately acted in a row after becoming the regent.

After the enthronement ended, Zhu Youlang returned to the harem to have fun, and all officials retreated to the court.

Zhao Ming stood outside Fengtian Hall, feeling a little emotional inside and was quite proud. His subordinates came over and surrounded him.

"Congratulations to the Regent!" Qian Qianyi and others smiled all over their faces.

Zhao Ming glanced at everyone, and saw that everyone seemed to smile on their faces. He couldn't help but say with a stern face: "You guys should not be too proud! At this time, all the officials in the court and the country looked at Gu and you, hoping that Gu and you can achieve something. Don't be lazy!"

Seeing this, all the subordinates couldn't help but admire him. The Regent is the Regent, and he is not surprised by his favor and disgrace. I can't wait for too many things.

"I will remember the teachings of the regent!" Qian Qianyi was seventy-eighty and still said flatteringly.

Zhao Ming nodded with satisfaction, "Time is no longer waiting! The most urgent task at the moment is to form a cabinet. I decided to choose seven people as cabinet ministers to form a cabinet."

When everyone heard the words, their eyes flashed and they looked at Zhao Ming one after another.

Zhao Ming smiled and said, "Seven Grand Secretarys, I plan to leave three places for Jiangxi, Huguang and Yunnan and Guizhou. The remaining four places will be left for my own people."

As he said that, Zhao Ming looked at Chen Mingyu and Gu Yanwu said, "Two gentlemen, go to the cabinet to report tomorrow!"

Chen Mingyu and Gu Yanwu smiled on his face when he heard this: "Thank you for the promotion of the Regent!"

Zhao Ming then looked at Yan Qiheng again and said, "Mr. Yan, I will go to the cabinet tomorrow!"

Yan Qiheng saluted with a smile, "I accept the order!"

Three of the four places were gone, and only one was left, and the remaining people immediately panicked.

Zhao Ming's eyes turned around on everyone's faces, and finally fell on Qian Qianyi, who was frightened, "Mu Zhai, let's go to the cabinet tomorrow!"

Qian Qianyi was relieved when he heard the words, and was so excited that he burst into tears. He immediately kowtowed to Zhao Ming and said in a trembling voice: "I thank you for the Regent, I will definitely devote my efforts to the regent until my death."

Zhao Ming quickly helped him up, thinking that since Qian Qianyi's deeds that "the water is too cold and the scalp is itchy" have been widely circulated, he has really given up. The more he lives, the more shameless he becomes, and the more flatter he becomes.

The four cabinet ministers confirmed that the team would be established, and the next step was to appoint and clean up officials from various departments and government offices.

At this time, there were still many things waiting for Zhao Ming and the cabinet to do. Zhao Ming needed to sort out his thoughts, so he said to everyone: "Okay! Everyone get off early today and start tomorrow, they will have a big fight with the will of their own!"

After Zhao Ming finished speaking, he left with a smile, and everyone hurriedly bowed to see him off.

When Zhao Ming left, everyone did not go back to rest, but surrounded the newly released four cabinet bachelors.

Qian Qianyi was about to realize his long-cherished wish for many years and was happy inside, so he brought a group of close colleagues and disciples back to the mansion to drink and celebrate.

During the banquet, the disciples and colleagues flattered, congratulating Qian Qianyi on serving as a bachelor's degree in the cabinet.

Qian Qianyi was in the stable and was full of ambition. When he thought that his wish to join the cabinet and become minister for many years could be realized, he was overjoyed and he couldn't help but prepare to do a big fight and serve the people for another ten years.

The next day, the fifth day.

Liu Rushi got up early, washed up, and took his maid to Qian Qianyi's bedroom outside, knocked on the door, but did not respond.

Qian Qianyi has grown old and has lost the dignity of a man. Since a few years ago, he has stopped lying with his wife.

Liu Rushi couldn't help but shake his head slightly, "Open!"

The maid then pushed the door open, entered the room, came to the bed, called Qian Qianyi to get up and wash, and then prepared to go to the cabinet to report.

At this time, Liu Rushi asked the maid to put the food on the table, but heard a "clang" sound in the bedroom, and the washbasin fell to the ground and water spilled all over the floor.

"Madam, Master~" the maid ran out in panic.

Liu Rushi's face changed and he rushed into the bedroom. He saw Qian Qianyi lying on the bed motionless and was dead.

"Master!" Liu Rushi exclaimed, lay down beside the bed, crying.

In the first year of Yongli, Qian Qianyi, a Grand Secretary appointed by Regent Zhao Mingxin, made a joke to the Regent. He died at home before he took office, and he failed to realize his long-cherished wish for many years.

On the same day, Zhao Ming was shocked and stunned when he received the news. He had to stop his original work and go to Qian Mansion to pay tribute.

In the lobby of Qian Mansion, the coffin of Qian Qianyi, the former boss of Donglin, was placed in the hall, and the family members were wearing mourning clothes and knelt aside.

Zhao Ming walked in, burned a few pieces of paper for Lao Qian, walked to Liu Rushi, stared at Liu Rushi's face, and comforted him: "Madam, don't worry, Mr. Qian is gone, and I will definitely take care of my wife and the Qian family in the future!"

Qian Qianyi died, and Zhao Ming immediately appointed Huang Zongxi as a cabinet bachelor, starting his actions after he took power.

First, Zhao Ming issued an order to amnesty the world and reduce taxes from southern Zhili and northern Jiangxi for one year, encouraging refugees to return to their hometowns to cultivate land.

Secondly, Zhao Ming began to formally enthrone the towns of Longwu as agreed.

Zhu Linyuan was appointed King of E, Wuchang, Zhu Yue was appointed King of Yue, Changsha, Zhu Yuyou was appointed King of Tang, Xiangyang, Li Dingguo was appointed King of Dingxi, Yunnan and Guizhou, Zheng Chenggong was still the King of Yanping, Borneo, Jin Shenghuan was appointed Duke of Gan, Gannan, Gao Yigong was appointed Duke of Ying, Jingzhou, Yan Yingyuan was appointed Changde, Yuan Zongdi was appointed Yuezhou, and Hao Yaoqi was appointed Hengzhou.

Zhao Ming conferred the Longwu towns into five kingdoms, several principalities and marquis to weaken their strength, and sent an official to each vassal to supervise the taxes of each vassal on behalf of the court, ensuring 30% of the local taxes, and handing them over to the court.

At the same time, Zhao Ming also sent an order to Du Yinxi and Jiang Yueguang, summoned two people to Nanjing to assist in the administration, and ordered Li Dingguo to recommend one person to serve as a cabinet bachelor, intending to use this as an exchange to stabilize the land of Huguang, Jiangxi and Yunnan and Guizhou.

Zhao Ming did not fully follow the previous promise to enthrone the towns of Longwu. Du Yinxi's original intention was to establish a large vassal state in Huguang and Jiangxi. However, Zhao Ming dismembered Longwu's power into several vassal states and dispersed the power of the remaining Longwu party.

Du Yinxi had objections to this, but the Longwu towns had other ideas and did not share the same hatred with Du Yinxi.

The town leaders and generals did not support it, and Du Yinxi could only accept it. The threats from Huguang and Jiangxi to the Nanjing court were greatly reduced.

At this time, when the remnants of Longwu were enthroned, the actions within the Nanjing court were also in full swing.

The cleanup of Zhu Yihai's party members, the appointment of officials from various departments in Nanjing, the rewards of meritorious ministers, and the pensions of soldiers have been gradually completed.

In early August, the regent's residence, Gu Yanwu, placed a file in front of Zhao Ming's table and whispered: "Regent, this is a list of pending "Taigu Temple Incident". Please review it!"

Zhao Ming opened the file and saw that there were dozens of names written on it, including Zhang Huangyan, Fang Fengnian, Ruan Jin, etc., and asked, "Did these people not deal with it?"

Gu Yanwu nodded, "The rest of the people, the demoted officials, and the demoted officials, are the ones who are exiled, and these are the ones who are exiled."

Zhao Ming nodded slightly, lifted up his brush, and while giving instructions, he said: "If you kill, you don't need to kill them. All of them are exiled overseas, but you can't exile in one place, exiled separately, and monitored separately."

Zhao Ming's group was from Zhu Yihai's Zhejiang clan and was deeply involved with the Zhejiang clan. Xiang Ruan Mei, the younger brother of Ruan Jin, was serving Zhao Ming, and Zhang Huangyan's disciple was also pleading for him.

This put a lot of pressure on Zhao Ming. After thinking about it for a while, he decided to reduce the killing and exile overseas.
Chapter completed!