The train rumbling, and the old thief bald Daoyan held a bowl of porridge in his hand and sucked and drank it. On the small table in front of him, there was only a plate of pickled vegetable roots. The old thief's bald teeth had almost fallen. Fortunately, a skilled craftsman cooked a pair of porcelain for him to chew it slowly and eat it with relish.

While he was drinking porridge, someone pushed open the door and Ge Cheng stepped in.

"Master, you are so happy!"

Daoyan smiled and said, "Who said it was not? Since I changed my eating habits, I have eaten four meals of millet porridge every day, and some bitter vegetable roots, and I have improved a lot of energy. My legs and feet are also strong, otherwise I will not have the strength to come to Yingtian."

Ge Cheng glanced at the vegetable root on the table and snorted slightly. He couldn't guess the old thief's bald thoughts, so don't pretend to be garlic in front of me!

"Master is eighty this year, and I'm afraid it's seventy-nine next year, right? I'm going to eat bitter vegetable roots now, I'm afraid I'll have to eat them for decades!" Ge Cheng said, sitting casually opposite Daoyan. The two of them looked at each other. After a while, Daoyan finally put down the bowl and sighed slightly.

Who doesn’t want high officials to have a good salary, eat a good person and drink a good person, be content with poverty and be happy, and don’t bow down for five dou of rice, that’s helpless and there’s no way!

"Your Majesty can give up the throne to the crown prince. We are all old ministers. We should abdicate to avoid the path of wise men. Could it be that we must always occupy the position and not go?"

Ge Cheng sighed lightly, looking very lonely.

Everyone knows the truth, but it is not that fun to fall on one's own head.

He has been enduring for more than ten years and finally got a position that can show off his skills. Now that he has stepped down, what should he do if the entire Censorate has done?

After the newly adjusted Censorate, the authority of the Censorate was almost astonishingly powerful.

The expenses of various departments, local officials, noble relatives, and royal companies can be managed almost everything except the emperor, and what is more important is that in addition to the increase in authority.

The affairs managed are also more specific and clear, punishing corrupt officials and correcting corruption cases... These things have just begun, but have received praise from the public.

It would be fine if you don’t do anything, but you just do something easy. You have to give it up just now. Isn’t this a torment?

"Master, we have known each other for decades, so I have clearly stated... The new king succeeded to the throne, and the officials of the cabinet jumped up and down. Yang Rong, Yang Pu, and Huang Huai and others all advocated lenient politics. To put it bluntly, they just wanted to live a few days of comfortable life. If they were comfortable and comfortable, the people in the world would suffer."

"We are all His Majesty's people, so we must not sit idly by! I have no other intentions. With my body, I can't hold on for a few years, but as long as I have a breath, I can't let these juniors do whatever they want!"

Ge Cheng said so much in one breath, panting, smoking his throat, and coughing. Seeing that there was no tea around, Daoyan had to hand over the bowl of porridge.

Ge Cheng took it, took a few sips, and finally stopped coughing, but his energy was gone, so he could only lower his head and remain silent. Obviously, he complained to Zhu Di, how could you do this?

If nothing is ready, I throw the throne out, which is clearly a turmoil in the world.

How can there be such a joke in national affairs?

Even the Grand Tutor Liu Chun lost his energy to be a vassal overseas and became his own local emperor and threw state affairs aside. Could this pair of kings and ministers be sick?

"That... Lao Ge!" Daoyan smiled bitterly and said, "Look at your appearance, even if you have the intention, how much strength is left? As the saying goes, children and grandchildren have their own blessings, so don't be a horse and cow for their children and grandchildren. Since you have reached this point, you should let go..."

Daoyan wanted to persuade him, but Ge Cheng couldn't listen. He shook his sleeves and went to his own train.

Looking at his back as he was leaving, Daoyan grabbed his beard and smiled slightly.

To be honest, he also wanted to see the skills of this prince.

What regrets do Daoyan have in this life?

That is, he never got a bargain in Liu Chun's hands, especially in the end, he actually saved his life by relying on Liu Chun, at least for many years, which made Daoyan particularly frustrated.

Today's situation must have been encouraged by Liu Chun.

The boy probably thought that his disciples were very capable and could clean up the mess and make new things.

"Then let me see how profound your disciple is!"

With the two old ministers coming to Yingtian, this former capital actually reappeared in the capital!

In addition to the prince, King Zhu Gaoxu of Han, King Zhu Gaosui of Zhao, Chief Secretary Yang Shiqi of the Grand Secretary, Governor Jin Youzi, and several other Shangshu Temples all arrived.

What is particularly surprising is that Liang Guogong Lan Yu actually came.

This is very confusing. Aren’t he always responsible for the royal martial arts? What did he come here to do?

Just when everyone was confused, a big man was also called, and he was King Zhu Su.

Hearing everyone coming, Zhu Dapang finally clapped his hands and showed a proud smile.

Instead of letting others go, he came to the door in person and invited Daoyan, Ge Cheng, Lan Yu and Zhu Xu to invite them to enter the palace for negotiation.

If these four people get together, they have something in common, that is, their status is their extraordinary identity!

Daoyan and Ge Cheng were Zhu Di's old ministers, with older qualifications than Liu Chun. Lan Yu, as the only remaining nobles in Huaixi and the representatives of the warriors, even stomped his feet and trembled in the army.

As for Zhu Xi, it goes without saying.

He has been concentrating on medical skills over the years, working hard to eliminate bad habits, cultivate doctors, and extend his life span. Although there is no accurate statistics on the average life expectancy in the Ming Dynasty, it is no problem to be over fifty years old.

More importantly, the mortality rate of infants has dropped significantly, which is very amazing.

In short, Zhu Shi was not only in the royal family, but also in the entire Ming Dynasty, his fame even surpassed Zhu Di and Liu Chun.

"Uncle Fifth Uncle, Duke Liang, Master Daoyan, Master Ge... I invite you four to come here just to discuss something." Zhu Gaochi didn't say nonsense. The youngest here is his uncle, and he is also using tricks. It's really embarrassing. So I'd just go straight to the point!

"I have been thinking about the retirement of the old minister for a long time... After all, government affairs are complicated and you must have a strong body to hold on. I don't want to see some old ministers, with their hair and beards, deaf and blurred eyes, and still stay in their positions... It is indeed the duty of the ministers to devote themselves to their lives until they die, but the great affairs of the world cannot be placed on a group of old people..."

Zhu Gaochi's opening is very bad, as if he is pointing at a few old people and shooting his bow left and right. Except for Zhu Su, everyone else is not young anymore.

Fortunately, these people are all old fry, and they didn't burst out immediately, but listened patiently.

Zhu Gaochi changed his tone and smiled: "Another way, there is an old man in the family, like a treasure. The national rules and regulations and government orders are more clear, so the old man must rely on the wisdom of the old man. I think the old man is willing to give advice and escort his descendants..."

Then again, what does this mean?

Lan Yu was more direct and coughed lightly, "What is your Highness planning? I have nothing to say! Please give me some instructions!"

The other three people didn't say anything, but they all stared at Zhu Gaochi.

Facing these people, the pressure is really considerable.

"Duke Liang, I have read historical books and found that when Emperor Zhezong of Song Dynasty, Wen Yanbo and others were given the title of military and national importance to Pingzhang as a show of grace. I am going to follow the example, so I invite everyone to come here to ask about this matter..."

When talking about this, several old men looked at each other. Lan Yu and Zhu Su didn't understand, but could Ge Cheng and Daoyan not understand?

Pingzhang's military and national affairs are indeed a kindness to the old ministers, but it is more of an honorary title, and basically has no right to discuss with the prime minister.

But then again, this future emperor is not too affectionate.

Zhu Xun is a doctor, he doesn't care about these things. As for Lan Yu, he can be relaxed. Daoyan is deeply thinking and can't tell the joy or anger. Only Ge Cheng, the old man frowned with a long brow, looking like he was accumulating anger.

Zhu Gaochi pondered for a moment and smiled, "I am determined to set up this position, but I also think that title alone may not work. I plan to set up Pingzhangyuan to discuss national affairs, evaluate gains and losses, and provide suggestions. I don't know if there are any suggestions?"

After hearing what he said, the first person to widen his eyes was the old thief Bald Daoyan!

Good means!

It's really a two-way move!

Daoyan’s current situation is like watching the fire.

As the saying goes, there is no tiger in the mountains, and monkeys are called kings.

Zhu Di and Liu Chun let go, and the biggest problem next is how to divide the power of the monarch and ministers.

The court officials, mainly the cabinet, the veterans led by Ge Cheng and others, the Eastern Palace faction headed by Xie Jin and others, and the Taishi represented by Liu Zheng, Tang Huai and others... These forces are complicated, and everyone wants to debut in the position of C and become the most beautiful child.

But the problem is that there is only one C position, and there is only one top star. If you cannot control your position well, you may become a funeral when you debut, and the top star will also be a mess... So, what you need most at this time is wisdom.

In addition to the wisdom of the people below, the new king of the future must also have enough wisdom.

After all, Zhu Gaochi is not like Zhu Di, he relies on force to take off the dragon throne, so he can only work hard to coordinate and ensure balance... I have to say that setting up Pingzhangyuan is very clever.

First of all, he comforted the elders. On the surface, his authority not only did not decrease, but on the contrary, he also improved his status a lot and his status was even more respectful.

Secondly, the cabinet did not move, maintaining the stability of the government orders and avoiding twists and turns. At the same time, it can use the power of the elders to check and balance the cabinet and prevent the cabinet ministers from becoming bigger.

A better move is still behind, that is, after the elders left, the place they stayed for those young and strong sects.

Especially Liu Chun’s disciples, they have accumulated too much power in the local area. If they are not promoted, they will rot in advance.

The Censorate supervises the world and holds great power. Although Ge Cheng is highly respected, he is not the candidate Zhu Gaochi likes.

According to the principle, it would be safe to let Junior Brother Yu Qian take over the Censorate.

Unfortunately, Yu Qian's qualifications are too low, so he can only accumulate his background for the time being... But it doesn't matter, there is no one left... Zhu Gaochi ordered Huang Guan to take over, and he took over the Censorate. At the same time, Zhu Gaochi called Xia Yuanji again, and Jian Yi, who was responsible for teaching the inner court, was also brought to the court by him...

"Hahaha!"

Liu Chun, who was in Luzon, held the newspaper he sent, couldn't help laughing, his smile was filled with great comfort, and the younger generation was terrifying... This Zhu Gaochi was really not simple.

When it comes to power, he is much clearer than Zhu Di. He is really better than his superiority!

"Your Majesty, is this master still competent?"

Zhu Di snorted angrily, "I have not abdicated yet, and he has the character of a master. It's really like you, your master! It's especially hateful. This bastard actually cares about my money, who can give him the courage!"

Liu Chun was surprised and took a list from Zhu Di, which turned out to be sent by Zhu Gaochi. He meant that he hoped to take advantage of the opportunity of inspecting the countries in the world to increase the total trade volume to one billion and achieve 200 million tariffs!

Compared to the present, it has been improved by three times!

Liu Chun's face is not good-looking...
Chapter completed!