Zhu Youxiao was very busy to worship ancestors, greeting Concubine Liu, and attending the Qing Dynasty court meeting, but not the busiest and tiring one.

At dawn, the Jinyiwei began to set up a ritual, guarding the Danbi and Danmu, setting up a bright fan in the hall, and the train headed to the Danmu. At the ceremony, there were four people who called whips, two on the left and right, standing facing north.

The Jiaofangsi set up a band on both sides of the palace steps, standing facing north, and playing great music; the rituals and rituals set up a synonym, and the jade and silk tables are on the east side of the stairs; the Jinwu Guard has set up a guardian officer in the Fengtian Hall and on both sides of the stairs, and outside the Meridian Gate, outside the Fengtian Gate and on both sides of the stairs.

In addition, the Jinyiwei also set up generals outside the Ganqing Palace Gate, on the steps and bases, and put flags on the east and west sides of the Ganqing Palace Gate.

The Dianmaist set up horses, rhinos and elephants on the south side of the Wenwu Tower, facing each other east and west.

The Imperial Heavenly Prison set up a Si Chenlang to report the time on the east side of the inner road, standing on the north side. The two censors who rectified the etiquette stood on both sides of the steps and stood facing each other...

OK, I won’t say it too much. Anyway, it’s very grand, particularly pompous, particularly particular, very cumbersome, and very tiring.

In short, the dynasty will accept the congratulations from the ministers and foreign envoys, and also receive many New Year gifts. Zhu Youxiao also rewarded them separately, and finally reached the emperor's banquet, which is a very important part of the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Spring Festival banquets are also divided into grades. According to the size of the official position, they are divided into four grades: serving table, serving table, serving table, and down table. The meals on each table are also different.

As an example, the dishes on the table include tea food such as raw small flowers, fruits, fried five-piece, phoenix chicken, double stick bones, large oil cakes, wine five-piece, four-color dishes, soup three-piece, two-pack steamed buns, horse, beef, sheep, meat rice, and wine five-minute wine.

Look, it’s really average to eat this when the emperor treats him.

I have said before that being able to attend the New Year’s Day banquet is a symbol of identity, not what you eat. If you can attend the Central New Year’s League, you will find out what you can eat and what you drink.

Besides, this banquet includes wine and meat, big steamed buns and meat rice. What can you starve?

Moreover, "the general followed the general, pressed wine, fine noodles soup, pepper, vinegar, meat and head and hoof, two steamed buns, pork rice, and one hour of wine; the turtle armored soldiers, Xiangnu lieutenant, Jiafang Sile people, pressed wine, boiled beef, double steamed buns, fine noodles soup, and one hour of wine."

It can be said that no matter how high or low the status is, everyone has a share. It is much more elegant than the lunch box. It is also very kind and humane.

With the performance of "The Song of the Fine Spirit of the Blessings" and "The Song of Ten Thousands of Life", the emperor held up the First Lord wine, marking the beginning of the nine wine-taking times in the banquet.

During the Chinese New Year, the emperor looked in a good mood. His warm smile and loud voice made the ministers at the banquet more relaxed.

I originally wanted to play poetry and skewers with you, but I had already arranged music and dance, so I'll forget it.

Zhu Youxiao glanced at him and finally looked at a table. There were Zhu Youjian and his uncle Zhu Youjian. He was so embarrassed to meet him because he was three generations away.

However, according to Zhu Youxiao's arrangement, Zhu Youjian is still very hard-working in sects and learns economics knowledge.

When the attack of Jiannu was repelled, Bi Ziyan would return to Beijing to serve as the governor of the central bank, and Zhu Youjian might be sent to Nanjing to manage Jiangnan commercial taxes.

Another new institution planned by Zhu Youxiao will be the Ministry of Commerce or the State Administration of Taxation, which is temporarily under the Ministry of Revenue, but will be independent in the future.

The system of three provinces and six ministries established in the Sui Dynasty has been passed down to the present. Although there have been functional changes in all dynasties, in Zhu Youxiao's view, it is no longer suitable for the development of society.

The task that Zhu Youxiao will gradually plan and implement is to gradually plan and implement the government agencies and the functions are more professional and efficient.

For example, the collection of commercial tax was not considered a regular item in the Ming Dynasty, but the growth point of the country's fiscal revenue was here.

Zhu Youxiao’s idea is to increase the collection of commercial taxes and reduce the collection of land taxes. Instead of squandering the foundation and snatching the food from the mouths of the people who are promoted to the Dou Dou.

For this reason, even if the social status of merchants is improved, it is no big deal. Giving the title to the people was Zhu Youxiao's attempt.

"Parent Wang." Zhu Youxiao turned his head and ordered Wang Tigan: "Set a seat at the stairs, and I will summon a few ministers to ask questions."

"I obey the order." Wang Tigan bowed to accept the order and called the palace servants to set up an embroidery stub under the emperor's imperial table.

Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment and said, "Please come first."

The palace servants took the order and left, and soon called Sun Chengzong closer.

"I wish you a happy New Year's Day and a happy life." Sun Chengzong bowed and bowed to the emperor and "happened" the emperor first.

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "I wish Master Sun good health and to share my worries. Give me a seat."

After Sun Chengzong thanked him, he sat on the embroidery pier and waited respectfully for the emperor to speak.

Although Zhu Youxiao did not send Sun Chengzong to Liaodong, the Ministry of War has been in a complicated manner this year. He spoke, issued an order and made suggestions. I don’t know how to be busy and tired!

"Thank you for the hard work of Master Sun in the past year." Zhu Youxiao looked at Sun Chengzong's white hair and said with a sigh: "In the She'an Rebellion, the East Gate is rampant, and the war is a major event in the country. In the next few years, Master Sun will be very likely to be free."

Sun Chengzong bowed and said, "By relying on long-lasting planning, the country's strength will improve day by day. The weak ministers can do what they can, how dare you say "work hard"?"

Zhu Youxiao shook his head and said, "Planning is simple, but it takes effort to implement it. Only when Master Sun and Master Yuan are both inside and outside can I feel at ease about the war in Liaodong. The weakness of the Donglu has been exposed. As long as I suppress consumption without rushing and impatiently, I can see that I can win without fighting in three or five years."

Sun Chengzong said with a gentle head, "Suppression and consumption are indeed constantly weakening the strength of the Eastern Lu, but to completely eliminate them, we must recover the lost territory and force them more effectively."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Of course, winning without fighting is just an example. I know that if I want to plow the courtyard and sweep the cave, I still have to fight a few tough battles with the Donglu. But this must be done within my ability and I must be impatient. As long as the country is rectified well, with the strength of the Ming Dynasty, the Donglu will definitely have no chance of winning."

Sun Chengzong pondered for a moment and said, "The Ming Dynasty has many problems. How can I not know? But if I am eager to seek treatment, it is inevitable that I will be very worried. I hope I can see the truth from my heart."

Zhu Youxiao lowered his eyes, and he naturally knew what Sun Chengzong said about being tempted and eager to seek treatment.

This year, well, it should be last year. The "Qingtun Recharge" launched and the handling of illegal gentry were carried out in a strict manner. It can be said that among the emperors of the Ming Dynasty, there were not many such cases.

Killing scholars and burying scholars, is it the name of a foolish monarch?! Zhu Youxiao sneered a few times in his heart, but a warm smile regained his face, and he said, "I have recorded what Mr. Sun said."

He accepted advice humbly and refused to change it. Zhu You liked this method very much. If anyone dared to resist the wind, he would still have to fight it without mercy.

After chatting for a few more casual words, Sun Chengzong retreated in the eyes of his ministers, who were envious or jealous.

In the new year, there has been an iron-fisted shock. The deepening of reform should be much smoother, right?

Zhu Youxiao looked around at the ministers at the banquet and narrowed his eyes unaware.

Zhu Youjian sat at the table, not paying attention to the singing and dancing performances of Jiaofangsi. His eyes were occasionally on the emperor, and his thoughts were constantly on the emperor.

Logically speaking, the emperor personally sent someone to rescue him and the Prince of Tang from the cage and sent him to the capital to study, which should be of great importance.

But after coming to the capital, the emperor did not summon him. He just sent an internal official to spread the word, first, to let Prince Tang take good care of his health, and second, to ask him to study hard and have appoint him in the future.

In this regard, Zhu Youjian felt that the emperor's attitude had not changed, but he was not very satisfied with his knowledge. From the "Ming Ming Forum", he also figured out some of the emperor's preferences and gained a deeper understanding of "using people in the world".

Well, since the zongxue is a subject arranged by the emperor and has designated the economic management subject he wants to specialize in, then study hard and satisfy the emperor.

Another reason why the emperor has never summoned him is that Zhu Youjian thinks it should be a matter of seniority. The emperor may feel that it is not easy to scream when he meets him, but Zhu Youjian has no intention of being a senior at all.

Just when Zhu Youjian first saw the emperor and was having some random thoughts, the inner officials came to summon him, and the emperor finally called his name.

It was finally inappropriate, and Zhu Youxiao did not summon many ministers to approach. Sun Chengzong, Xu Guangqi, Li Qiyuan, Bi Zisu, Tao Langxian, and the chief assistant Han Du who had already submitted his resignation were all important officials at the top of the pyramid.

Zhu Youjian was the first to summon the royal family. Maybe the emperor thought it had been so long, so he should say a few words in person.

Zhu Youjian hurried forward and bowed to salute, "I wish you a happy New Year's Day, my memory."

When Zhu Youjian called himself a humble minister, Zhu Youxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, smiled and said with the flow: "Zhu Qing is exempted from courtesy and is given a seat."

It is appropriate not to talk about relatives of the royal family and to be called by the king and his subjects, and it also eliminates the embarrassment of both parties.

After Zhu Youjian sat down, he was respectful and waited quietly for the emperor to speak.

"I know that although you are trapped in the royal palace, you have not abandoned your studies." Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment and said, "But if you want to be practical, those Confucian classics are far from enough. Unless you are a person who spends his life to the end of your life, you don't want to support yourself."

Zhu Youjian bowed and said, "Long Live is very true. I am shy to be a descendant of the Zhu family, so I am unwilling to eat people's fat and ointment, and want to do something to serve the country."

"There are so few people who are so ambitious among the clans and vassals." Zhu Youxiao sighed: "The clan branches have reproduced, the scale of the clans has expanded sharply, and the financial burden of the court is extremely heavy. However, the clans have already opened up, and how many clans are willing to come to the capital to enroll? Especially when they are far away from clans and vassals, they have difficulties in supporting their families, but they still sit still and are unwilling to find a way out."

Zhu Youjian agreed with this and said, "Taizu once issued an edict: Any descendant of the county prince who has the talent of civil and military, who can be appointed will be famous and famous. The court will be tested and the official position will be changed. The promotion will be as usual as the law of choice. The ministers think it is very good."

Zhu Youxiao smiled bitterly and said, "It is certainly a good policy to open an imperial examination to establish a clan examination, and exchange official positions for titles, so that the children of the royal family can support themselves. But according to your opinion, how many children of the royal family can pass the imperial examination?"

Zhu Youjian also showed a helpless look, allowing the pampered vassals to take the imperial examinations. There were indeed few who could compete with the students who studied hard.

The change of the royal family was not created by Zhu Youxiao. This discussion had been made before, but it was collectively opposed by civil servants. But if we look for the right path to the imperial examination, how many of the descendants of the clan could pass the exam?

Zhu Youxiao was thinking hard about these parasites, but until now, there was no practical and effective way.

From another perspective, if we can get something for nothing and live a life of slaughter, how many people will work hard on their own?

"If you really want to exchange titles for official positions, I can also open a door for them to facilitate." Zhu Youxiao said: "If you do not take the imperial examination, you will ask the Zongren Mansion to recommend the Zong talents, and the court will grant the official positions after the test."

Zhu Youjian said happily: "Long live wise and wise, this method is very good."

Zhu Youxiao knew that this method would be passed in the court, and it might not be so easy.

The imperial examination system and the selection of the Ministry of Personnel have followed the system of talent acquisition and official appointments for hundreds of years. If the Zongren Mansion has mastered the power to recommend talents to become officials, it can be imagined how much impact it will have on the existing bureaucratic system.

From the court to the local government, officials were selected through the right path. The royal family changed their qualifications and opened the door of luck, but was strongly opposed by the existing civil servants. It is foreseeable and something that happened.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao felt that changing the royal family may be a way, but it is definitely not a good way. Because the reduction of the royal family's children who are required to be given official positions, coupled with their pretentiousness, may make the administration worse.

But no matter how effective it is, Zhu Youxiao should also try it. While strengthening the supervision of officials and improving the system, see if there are still talents in the royal family. For example, Zhu Youjian can be created like this.

Obviously, Zhu Youjian was imprisoned since childhood. In a few days of being pampered, he would not have the lazy habit of living a life of a vassal family like his sons.

But in terms of life experience and experience, Zhu Youjian still lacks it. In Zhu Youxiao's plan, he still wants him to learn more about the sufferings of the people. Of course, the spirit that should be had cannot be worn away.

Facing Zhu Youjian's happy agreement, Zhu Youxiao knew that his view was correct. Zhu Youjian was too young and energetic and immature!

"I know that you are working hard in sects, and economic talents are in short supply in the country and will be of great use in the future." Zhu Youxiao looked at the example of sects he was preparing to set and said earnestly: "The royal family has changed their teachings. I hope you can become a model. Are you willing?"

"I am willing." Zhu Youjian bowed and replied, "As a descendant of Taizu, if he cannot support himself, wouldn't he be insulted by his ancestors?"

"Very good." Zhu Youxiao nodded with relief and said, "If you have any ideas or questions for good students, please report to me directly."

"I obey the order." Zhu Youjian stood up and bowed, and left.

Zhu Youxiao felt that the ministers summoned should be fine. For the New Year, there was no need to call them one by one to show their grace. Just as a part of the singing and dancing stopped, he raised the second wine for the Spring Festival banquet to the ministers.
Chapter completed!