Domineering Daming

It wasn't until dawn that Fu Changzong came to Wenzhao Pavilion again with difficulty concealing his sleepiness.

Zhu Xu also didn't sleep all night, rubbed his stiff face, and said with a smile: "How about it, everything that should be settled has been settled?"

Fu Changzong nodded, took a sip of tea and said, "The name of the funeral temple and other matters have been settled, and the year name is set as 'Chongzhen'. I am afraid that other matters will have to go through the court discussion."

Zhu Xu sighed a lot when he heard the word "Chongzhen", but he didn't intend to change it.What made him helpless was that the adults had been arguing all night, and the final result still had to be decided at the court meeting.

"Uncle, you should just rest." Zhu Xu thought for a while, and said, "At the court meeting, you and Zhou Yingqiu and Zhao Han should talk together and don't talk. Let's see how well these adults can perform. .”

Fu Changzong knew that Zhu Xu was planning again, nodded and said: "I'm afraid that other people don't have the intention to rest, so I'd better go out and watch."

As soon as Fu Changzong finished speaking, Zhu Youjian and Gu Bingqian came to the door and sent a message to see him.

Zhu Xu sat on the soft bed, looked at Fu Changzong and said with a smile: "You don't need to look at it now, let them come in."

Zhu Youjian had a sullen face, and Gu Bingqian looked mature and serious. The two walked in side by side, and saluted at the same time: "I will pay my respects to the emperor."

Zhu Xu smiled lightly and said, "Let's get down, Brother Huang, tell me, what's the result of the discussion?"

Zhu Youjian's brows became a little more melancholy, he looked up at Zhu Xu, frowned slightly and said, "Report to the emperor, the funeral ceremony, temple name, date of enthronement, year name and ministers have been prepared, please have a look at the emperor."

Cao Huachun took it and handed it to Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu glanced at it, and sure enough, it was exactly the same as what Fu Changzong said. When it came to the appointment of key officials in the court, not only did he not have the slightest suggestion, he didn't even mention it.

Zhu Xu nodded and said: "Brother Huang has worked hard, Shoufu, is there anything else you want to report?"

Gu Bingqian's complexion was different, his eyes quietly sized Zhu Xu, he stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, the courtiers are even doubtful about His Royal Highness Xin Wang's arrangement, please ask the Emperor to make a clear decision."

Zhu Xu showed a look of embarrassment on his face, pretending to think for a while, and said: "The emperor's edict, the fifth emperor's brother assists the government, and the government affairs are now in the cabinet. How about it? , plus the proposal of the Fifth Emperor Brother."

Gu Bingqian's complexion changed slightly, and he felt vigilance in his heart. Adding Xin Wang's bill, wouldn't it mean that Xin Wang was added on top of the cabinet, so what's the use of him as the chief assistant?Going forward to argue, Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "Okay, Chief Assistant, you will be in charge of the arrangement later, don't make any mistakes."

After Zhu Xu finished speaking, he turned to Zhu Youjian and said, "Brother Emperor, regarding the addition of ministers to the cabinet and the replacement of the six vacancies, you can write a note later and submit it to me. I will have a look and announce it at the court meeting."

Gu Bingqian's expression changed drastically, and he said fiercely: "Your Majesty, I object! The vassal king has strictly ordered to intervene in politics since he became the ancestor, and he must never delegate power..."

Zhu Xu naturally knew what Gu Bingqian was going to say, but he was determined to use the good shield of King Xin, and he scolded with a cold face: "Bastard! Brother Wu Huang assisting the government is the last emperor's edict, who can disobey it! You If this chief assistant doesn't want to do it, I can grant you permission to disarm and return to the field right now!"

The corner of Gu Bingqian's mouth twitched, the desire for power made him stop his mouth.But Wang Xin, who glanced at his side, was like an eternal enemy, and a flame of fighting for the country was slowly igniting in his heart.

Chapter 188 The Cabinet, Supplementary List of Ministers

Zhu Youjian looked at Zhu Xu, seeing that he trusted him so much, he felt a little moved, felt ashamed of his previous recklessness, bowed respectfully and said: "It's the emperor."

Zhu Xu turned to Cao Huachun who was next to him, and said, "Take Brother Wuhuang to the room on the left, and prepare paper and pens."

"Yes." Cao Huachun agreed, and gestured to Zhu Youjian: "His Royal Highness, please."

Zhu Youjian saluted again and said, "I will leave."

Zhu Xu watched Zhu Youjian go out, then turned to Gu Bingqian, with a smile on his lips.This old man is over 70 years old, and his grandson in his 40s recognized him as the son of Wei Zhongxian, who is about the same age.

Gu Bingqian is still thinking about how to contact the courtiers, he must "persuade" the emperor, and limit the power of the king, it is best to be a symbol and not give real power, so as to ensure the stability of the country and the stability of the royal family.

It can be seen that Zhu Xu looked at him like this, first he was startled, then he bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I think that His Highness King Xin should move to the Tenth Prince's Mansion..."

Zhu Xu interrupted him with a wave of his hand, walked down from the roof, took a few steps, looked at him with a smile and said: "You are the chief minister of the cabinet, and all orders of the cabinet still need to be issued by the ministers. Brother Wuhuang, just wait I'm reviewing now, don't worry."

Gu Bingqian didn't dare to relax a bit, and said: "Your Majesty, what kind of official position does Xinwang arrange?"

"No official title."

Zhu Xu had thought it over a long time ago, and said: "Believe in the king's assistant government, but supervise all government affairs, and the cabinet is no exception."

Gu Bingqian is an old bureaucrat, and he grasped the word "supervision" very knowingly, and he was slightly delighted, and said comprehendingly: "The old minister understands that in the future, the cabinet will ask His Royal Highness to add the draft, and then Send it to the Supervisor of Rituals."

Zhu Xu smiled with satisfaction, and said: "Go, the selection of court ministers is the responsibility of the cabinet, discuss it with King Xin, and then bring it to me for review."

"The minister obeys the order."

Gu Bingqian knew that the new emperor did not want Xin Wang to be in charge of everything, so he withdrew with confidence.At the same time, I made up my mind that I must do everything possible to fight for power with King Xin, and I must not let King Xin become big enough to threaten the country.

After Gu Bingqian left, Zhu Xu stood where he was, paused, and said: "Xiao Cao, from now on, the papers sent to the Supervisor of Rituals don't need to be approved. All the papers are classified into different categories, and those related to government affairs and official administration are sent to the room on the left. For military affairs, the papers from the Ministry of War are sent to the right."

Cao Huachun's face changed slightly, His Royal Highness Hui Wang, no, is the emperor going to deprive the Supervisor of Ceremonies of the right to grant awards?

However, he was only a little shocked in his heart and didn't have much doubts. He bowed and said, "Slave obeys the order."

After arranging all these, Zhu Xu let out a long breath and said, "How long is it until Chaohe?"

Liu Shimin took a step forward and said, "It's still half an hour before we return to the emperor."

"Let's go to Kunning Palace."

Zhu Xu raised his foot and walked outside. After half the night, Empress Zhang should have recovered.

Zhu Xu's identity is different now, and he is at a special critical moment.As soon as he left Wen Zhao Pavilion, both the guards and the ostentation were astonishing. There were more than a hundred people following him around, looking as if he was facing a big enemy.

But when they arrived at Kunning Palace, Zhu Xu still stubbornly left everyone outside the door, and walked in with Cao Wenzhao, Liu Shimin, and Cao Bianjiao.

At this moment, there are already many people in the courtyard, led by the Ministry of Rites, and various yamen are involved, preparing for the funeral.

Everyone saluted one after another, Zhu Xu waved his hand and walked into the room.

Empress Zhang looked haggard, holding Xiao Yongning, standing at the window, watching the busy crowd in the yard, among them, Zhu Youxiao's body was placed in the center.

Seeing Zhu Xu approaching, she smiled stiffly and said, "You...have seen the emperor."

Zhu Xu hurriedly supported Empress Zhang who was going to salute, her heart was heavy for a while, and she could only speak tongue-tiedly: "Sister-in-law, my condolences will change."

Empress Zhang forced a smile, and said: "Well, today is your first boarding, don't be rude, go get ready, don't worry about me."

Zhu Xu looked at Empress Zhang's face with a stiff smile, then at Xiao Yongning who was sleeping soundly in her arms, and said softly, "Sister-in-law Huang, eat something and sleep for a while, otherwise you will have to worry even more when Xiao Yongning wakes up."

Empress Zhang looked at the pink and tender little Yongning in her arms, who was sleeping soundly with her mouth pouting, and a smile appeared on her face.

Zhu Xu didn't know how to comfort her, so he stood with her for a while, and only left Kunning Palace under Liu Shimin's repeated urging.

Although it is his first time ascending, the etiquette is extremely complicated. He has to go through the three halls of the outer court to show the world, and then he can receive congratulations from the officials in the Huangji Hall. It is almost equivalent to rehearsing the ceremony of enthronement .

Zhu Xu went to Jianji Hall first, and changed into the dragon robe that he had rushed to work.

Zhu Xu stood there, letting the maids and servants play tricks on him.A dragon robe is extremely cumbersome, from the beginning to the end, it may not be enough time for a stick of incense.

Zhu Youjian and Gu Bingqian stood side by side not far in front of him, and Zhu Xu was looking at the two of them and the notebook they wrote.

The above are the additions of the cabinet ministers, and the additions of the six ministries and nine ministers.Zhu Youjian and Gu Bingqian did not seem to be favoritism, there were several candidates for many positions, waiting for Zhu Xu to delineate.