Although the River Governor was a newly established official position, he was not a commander alone. Zhu Youxiao had already classified the Dushui Qingli Office of the Ministry of Works, led by Zuo Guangdou.

The division of the six ministries was too rough, and Zhu Youxiao had to change it long ago, but he also knew that he should not be in a hurry. The newly built River Governor's Office was equivalent to the Ministry of Water Resources according to the definition of later generations.

After the king and his ministers talked for a long time, Zuo Guangdou left.

Walking out of the Meridian Gate, Lao Zuo looked back at the towering Meridian Gate Tower, shook his head with a wry smile, and turned around and left quickly.

When Lao Zuo entered Beijing from Shaanxi, he passed by Shanxi, he took the opportunity to see Shanxi Governor Yang Lian. He and Yang Lian were the backbone of the Donglin Party and were known as "Yang Zuo".

Although the governors of various provinces in the north have received imperial edicts and will come to Beijing to report their duties after the autumn harvest. The imperial edict has also specifically explained that the governors of various provinces should prepare a thorough and meticulous disaster relief plan based on the assumption of major disasters.

But Yang Lian couldn't wait any longer. His friend first entered Beijing, so he wanted to ask his friend to send his memorial to His Majesty.

The memorial criticized the court's policies, the main points included: the emperor allowed the factory guards to be rampant, used his power to promote officials who were inclined to become powerful, rejected and cracked down on upright officials, and suppressed the students...

It is risky to post such memorials, and Yang Lian also believes in Zuo Guangdou's character and character. The key is that he doesn't know how many times he has submitted the memorials, and the emperor ignores them at all.

Of course, Yang Lian is Yang Lian, and he didn't give up his job even if he had any objections. He also worked diligently on the work of clearing the garrison and replenishing corruption.

As the highest commander of a province, Yang Lian often wore green clothes and shoes, went deep into the fields, houses, and visited in a very small way. He knew the benefits and diseases in the neighborhoods, punished evil gentry and powerful people, and was loved by the people.

Zuo Guangdou did not agree with some of the court's policies, and felt that his old friend was also sincere. He did not criticize the emperor in his memorials, but pointed at the slanderous ministers and eunuchs around the emperor, so he agreed.

But Lao Zuo walked along the way and saw and heard it was very different from several years ago. Not only the changes in the scenery such as roads, houses, but also the appearance of the people.

As for the reversal of the battle situation in Liaodong, Lao Zuo also learned about it in the imperial court newspaper and the "Ming Dynasty Forum".

Since Lao Nu rebelled against the Ming Dynasty, the Ming army has been defeated repeatedly, losing hundreds of thousands of troops and abandoning millions of people, and most of the people have been lost. Lao Zuo, a court official, felt much stronger about this than the people.

But now, the turning point in the situation in Liaodong has affected thousands of people. It is not that the tax increase is so sad that it is full of sorrow, but that the tax exemption is exempted and tax reduction is not suppressed.

Lao Zuo knew the cost of the Liaodong war, and the additional "Liao salary" distributed during the Wanli period showed that the court's finances were short of money.

Although Lao Zuo complained about the court's policies and the emperor's behavior, he still knew the overall situation and was not as paranoid as some people.

It has to be admitted that the Ming Dynasty has changed a lot in recent years, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is booming.

Whether it is war or the people, they are gradually improving. Those who are resentful or even dissatisfied are mostly due to their own interests being damaged.

When he returned to the middle of the capital, Lao Zuo saw more and also visited Sun Chengzong, Li Qiyuan, Xu Guangqi and others. From their mouths, Lao Zuo knew more and was even more shocked.

Not to mention martial arts, the Academy of Sciences, and the Agricultural College led by Xu Guangqi, the cost of these is nothing. The investment in Liaodong and Southwest in the past few years is astronomical.

The emperor took out all the gold, flowers and silver to expand his arms and reward the meritorious soldiers.

The palace servants in the palace were released several batches, but never asked them again; the cost in the palace was carefully calculated, and they would not do it anymore. Can you still say that the emperor is a foolish monarch?

Of course, Yang Lian did not dare to say anything about the foolish monarch in his memorial. But at this time, isn’t it inappropriate to cause trouble for the emperor?

The last thing that made Lao Zuo change his mind was the emperor's summons, spending money everywhere, and the emperor did not show stinginess in the investment in water conservancy, just to reduce the impact of disasters and reduce the harm of the people.

Lao Zuo pinched the memorial in his arms and accelerated his pace. Although he felt that he had made a mistake in Yang Lian, he did not regret it very much.

Perhaps after Yang Dahong returned to Beijing, he would change his mind and take into account the overall situation. Lao Zuo thought this way and ordered his servant to turn the front of the car and go straight to the new yamen in the river.

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Zuo Guangdou left, but the emperor was not free and had no time to "punish" Xiaohui. Although it was exciting, the emperor liked it very much.

"I thank the emperor for his kindness." Old Wei, who had not seen him for a long time, knelt in the hall, walked several steps, and kowtowed heavily.

Zhu Youxiao raised his hand and said, "Wei Banping." After pausing, the emperor continued to ask, "I've moved into the mansion, but are you still used to it?"

"Habit, habit." Old Wei kowtowed again, his voice choked, "I am grateful to the emperor for being deeply grateful and cannot sleep at night. Finally, I thought of a way to repay the situation."

Oh, Zhu Youxiao was a little curious, what solution did Lao Wei think of.

Last time, in order to repay his kindness, he wanted to offer his nephew and granddaughter to the palace, which was called "beautiful and cunning" in history. He was rejected by the emperor. What are you going to do this time?

"Get up and talk." Zhu Youxiao's eyes flashed, and his heart was a little more alert.

In history, Wei Zhongxian and Keshi persecuted concubines in the palace. If we investigate the reason, it should be because Concubine Ren Rong gave birth to Prince Xianhuai Zhu Cijing.

Think about it, the death of several children of the little carpenter was a bit suspicious, but the only prince Zhu Cijing grew up healthy.

If it weren't for the mysterious Wang Gongchang explosion and Zhu Cijiu died in fright, he would naturally be the only heir to the little carpenter. Old Wei and Keshi were naturally rich and had no worries.

Therefore, Zhu Youxiao would not accept the concubine as Rong, although he heard that she was very beautiful and charming. Therefore, Zhu Youxiao had to clean the palace and never let Lao Wei intervene.

Leading the East Factory and supervising all officials was a foreign affairs. Zhu Youxiao thought that Lao Wei was still very competent. If he was loyal, he wanted to give Lao Wei a good end.

Rewarding the mansion is also a reward for merit and kindness. Old people give eunuchs, so civil servants are inevitably frustrated, and Zhu Youxiao is also helpless. According to his stingy spirit, giving a false title is more cost-effective than rewarding the mansion?

Old Wei stood up and bowed halfway and started to proclaim: "Emperor, this year's weather is good and everything goes well. You must have a decent birthday festival to show your wise and powerful martial arts and this peaceful and prosperous era."

On the Wanbao Festival, Zhu Youxiao pursed his lips and could do it or not. If Ping Liao was not successful, it would be better to spend the money on the edge.

Seeing that the emperor did not interrupt, Old Wei continued, "For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor never stings with the treasury and gold, flowers and silver, so he had no money to organize such a major celebration as the Wanbao Festival. Have those vassal kings and powerful men donated generously to the country and the court?"

It makes sense that this Ming Dynasty is not my own? Well, no, this Ming Dynasty is my own, no one can take it away.

Zhu Youxiao blinked his eyes and waited for Lao Wei to continue talking.

Old Wei looked full of righteous indignation and replied: "I am willing to go to the homes of the nobles in the capital. There are also vassal kings from various provinces. Dongchang can also send people to explain the righteousness and let them donate money, so that this year's Wanbao Festival can be celebrated together and grandly."

Donating, and you still know the righteousness, just forcibly levy and raise funds!

Zhu Youxiao gently stroked his forehead and felt that this idea was not good. If he was to pay for state affairs, such as the Liaodong war, and let the powerful and powerful vassal kings pay for it, there would be no psychological burden. If he was too anxious, he could do the work of fucking his family.

But it was a bit unworthy of the loss of offending the powerful and powerful vassal kings for their birthday. It was not because of fear of them, but because Zhu Youxiao had a long-term plan and was not in a hurry.

Old Wei was eagerly waiting for the emperor's decision. He was doing this well! When he was raising funds to run a bank, he ran through various provinces and squeezed 500,000 taels from the fat man Fu Wang alone!

"How can I not know the loyalty of Wei Ban?" Zhu Youxiao raised his eyes and said warmly: "Now that Liaodong is not yet pacified, even if you have money, the birthday festival is not the time for a grand ceremony."

After pausing, Zhu Youxiao continued: "In this way, this year will be simple. I feel that it is more easy-going and convenient to be with the harem."

Old Wei was a little disappointed, but the emperor was becoming more and more authoritarian. Although he was not harsh in his words, the things he had decided could not be changed.

"The Emperor is so excited for the Ming Dynasty--it's really..." Old Wei was so moved that he almost burst into tears.

Zhu Youxiao smiled and said, "Wei Fan Admiral Dongchang, to make my eyes clear and corrupt officials frightened. This is a great achievement. Continue to work loyally, and I can rest assured and at ease in this imperial palace."

"Yes, yes." Old Wei bowed and said, "I am loyal and dedicated to my efforts. I will definitely reassure the emperor and feel at ease without any worries."

Zhu Youxiao nodded, picked up the objects on the table and said, "This is something overseas brought by the North Korean envoys."

"I thank you for your kindness." Old Wei's knees were surprisingly flexible, and he was shorter than the ground, so fast that the emperor's eyes blinked.

Old Wei retreated with gratitude and tears. The emperor sighed for Old Wei's flexible knees. It would be a pity not to practice some skills such as gliding.

After stretching, the emperor stood up and looked up and saw Fan Xiaohui standing beside him with his eyebrows down.

Pretend to be honest, right? I thought I remembered for seven seconds and forgot about the "good way of heaven is good"?

"Xiaohui, have you come up with the answer?" The emperor's voice was not high, but it sounded like Xiaohui's ears, but it was a little buzzing with an echo.

"The Emperor——" Fan Xiaohui raised her face pitifully, and saw that the Emperor's face had no sense of harmony, and said with a whisper: "Yeah, it's so cool, it's so cool, it's so cool, it's so cool, it's so cool, it's so cool, it's so cool, it's so cool?"

Zhu Youxiao was stunned. What a mess, he even forgot about the problem of "the way of heaven is good", and he even made up the problem of "the cold weather is so cold".

Seeing the emperor's face strange, Fan Xiaohui grinned and changed the topic: "Emperor, I will accompany you to see the Korean beauties. They are anxious to wait!"

After snorting, Zhu Youxiao rolled his eyes and stepped out of the hall, followed by Xiaohui, who was frowning.

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After Li Yu, the king of Ryongyang, North Korea, ascended the throne, he immediately sent a letter to the Ming Dynasty to request enthronement.

At that time, the Ming court had a great controversy in the court, and there was a proposal to "report the crime to punish the king's will."

Finally, it was based on Mao Wenlong's report, Yuan Keli's change in attitude, and the needs of the situation in Liaodong that he finally decided to recognize Li Gui's succession to the throne.

But the confession was acknowledgement. The envoy sent by North Korea only brought back the imperial edict that the Ming court recognized Li Jue as the king of North Korea. The Ming court did not send envoys to North Korea to hold a canonization ceremony.

Including Zhu Youxiao, none of them know much about the situation in North Korea, nor do they know the urgency of Li Nei's desire to be sealed.

Without the recognition and enthronement of the Supreme Kingdom of the Celestial Empire, Li Wu could not completely whitewash the suspicion of usurping the throne, and the hostile factions in the country would not give up. Even if there were flaws in the procedures, it would not be convincing.

As soon as the imperial edict arrived in Korea, it immediately aroused doubts among the Korean subjects, believing that: "The old rules that have passed by over two hundred years must be sent to envoys, and they will issue edicts and envoys, and this seal is divided into two things. It is not just a small country that hears strange things, and it is contrary to the ceremony of sages of the celestial dynasty."

Therefore, Li Yu had to send envoys to Beijing again and submit a request to the Ming court to send envoys to complete the ceremony of envoys to him as soon as possible.

This time, the petition sent by Li Yu not only brought a large amount of silver, ginseng and treasures, but also presented four beauties to the emperor, all of whom had never had plastic surgery.

Let’s see what the difference between the Korean beauties of this era and later generations. The emperor summoned him in Maoqin Palace, Qianqing Palace, with strong curiosity.

The four beauties were led by officials of the Ministry of Rites to wait outside the hall first. North Korea requested the Seoul Prefecture magistrate Li Deyi, and the letter official Hong Yihan came in first, knelt down and kowtowed, and paid homage to the emperor of the Supreme Emperor of the Celestial Kingdom.

Zhu Youxiao raised his hand and ordered the outside to flatten his body. Wang Tiqian came forward to take the memorial and submitted it.

According to the procedures of the Ming Dynasty, after the Korean envoy arrived in the capital, he first submitted documents (memorial or consultation) to the Ministry of Rites' Head and Visit Qing Lishu.

Then, the documents must be submitted to the cabinet bill after being approved by the Ministry of Rites, and then submitted to the emperor for reading. After the emperor's redemption, they will be sent to the relevant departments for processing.

The last time he asked for an envoy to come, the Ministry of Rites officials solicited bribes regardless of the size of the request, and lost all the face of the Supreme Kingdom of the Celestial Kingdom. This made the emperor furious and ruthlessly cleansed the officials of the Ministry of Rites.

This time, no official from the Ministry of Rites dared to do this again. Hong Yihan, the official who came with the delegation twice, was very moved by this.

The emperor already knew the content of the memorial, and it was just a gesture. How to deal with this matter has been determined. North Korea has also agreed to all the conditions, so there is no need to delay it.

What's more, today is different from the past. The reversal of the situation in Liaodong has greatly reduced the role of North Korea. The plan to train the Korean soldiers is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and has been temporarily shelved.

But if North Korea has completely lost its function, it will not be a factor that has not yet been destroyed. Because of its geographical location, North Korea has always been a factor that cannot be ignored.

He opened the memorial and glanced symbolically, and the emperor slowly spoke, "I will deal with it after the court discussion."

After pausing, he added: "The envoy came to submit a request for thousands of miles across the sea. I want to approve the statutes and wait for the officials to send them to discuss the report."
Chapter completed!