The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 82 If you have the guts, invite Taizu out
Amidst many complicated emotions, Liu Jin talked about a series of rewards.

Compared with previous emperors, the rewards Zhu Houzhao received when he ascended the throne were quite meagre.

Except for those close to the Eastern Palace, there are almost no others.

There's not even any at my uncle's house.

But when I thought about the relationship between the prince and the two uncles-in-law, I felt relieved.

One of the two uncles-in-law was even sent to Nanjing.

It is also because of this that the three elders of the cabinet and others still have some psychological comfort.

Finally, the new policy was announced.

Seeing Liu Jin's slightly bitter face, Liu Jian and others felt nervous and their bad premonition became stronger.

"Liu Banban, this lady, I will read it myself."

Suddenly, seeing Zhu Houzhao, who was supposed to read out his hard work, he became completely excited.

He waved his hand, stood up, and walked forward a few steps without taking the imperial edict.

Liu Jin wanted to give some advice, but it was against the rules.

But he didn't dare to say a word. He closed the imperial edict, took two steps back, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Reading His Majesty's edict is indeed a kind of pressure.

"I, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, have ascended the throne and will announce some new policies to show the people of the Ming Dynasty my determination and confidence in governing the country.

I think this is a good idea, so I thought about it for several days and nights and personally wrote the new policy I will implement. "

Zhu Houzhao glared at everyone, his eyes flashing with expectation and confidence.

His new policy is definitely the best.

Suddenly, he raised his eyebrows and said with some dissatisfaction: "Why are you all bowing your heads? Raise your heads and look at me. I will explain the new policy to you."

The nearly a thousand ministers who were already stunned were even more stunned.

"Your Majesty, all the ministers, please do not offend His Majesty! This is extremely disrespectful."

An official in charge of supervising etiquette received a look from his superior and spoke with gritted teeth.

"Why are there so many messed up rules? If you don't look at me, how can I know if you are listening carefully?" Zhu Houzhao shouted unhappily, "Look up."

The ministers were helpless. They looked at each other, then raised their heads and looked directly at the figure at the top.

The black imperial robe is majestic, gorgeous, and extremely youthful, full of vigor, as well as an unbridled, domineering, and fearless aura and edge.

It seemed as if this great hall could not contain him and that it was going to have several holes in it.

It was consistent with some ministers' imagination of the young emperor on horseback.

"Yes." Zhu Houzhao felt comfortable after seeing the looks in everyone's eyes, "From now on, when you face me, you must all look at me.

What do you mean by looking at me is disrespectful?

Shit.

Dignity is gained through strength, not some random rules, do you understand?"

Some officials couldn't help but speak.

This has been the practice in all dynasties and is also the rule established by Taizu.

It is to maintain the emperor's majesty.

But thinking about today's occasion and this person's achievements, I endured it.

I'll advise you later.

"Yes, I obey the order."

No one dissuaded them, and all the ministers spoke up in response.

"Now let me talk about my new policy." Zhu Houzhao nodded with satisfaction.

He looked happy, expectant and serious, and the ministers became even more serious.

They all realized that His Majesty was starting to make trouble again.

But this should also be his true thoughts and the future political direction.

If you don't listen carefully, you don't deserve to be here.

"I am now the emperor and the father of all the people of Ming.

As a father, the most important thing is to make the lives of your children better."

Zhu Houzhao looked serious and said solemnly: "Therefore, my first new policy is to never let the people of the Ming Dynasty die of starvation, freezing, or unjust death.

Can it be done? "

The sound was like the roar of a dragon or a tiger, ringing clearly in the ears of all the ministers and making their scalps tingle.

This is not a new policy, it is an unrealistic slogan and even a fantasy.

But no one would dare to object.

"We swear to be loyal till death." The ministers said in unison.

Zhu Houzhao immediately frowned and said unhappily, "I am asking whether it can be done? What are you talking about other nonsense?

Can it be done? "

The ministers were speechless.

Who can do this?
Isn't it enough for us to express our stance? Why does Your Majesty have to force us?

No one dared to speak up, and Zhu Houzhao suddenly felt bad, "No one dared to speak up, don't you have any confidence?
Cabinet, you speak first."

His attention shifted to the three elders of the cabinet.

“Your Majesty, your Majesty loves the people like your own children and has lofty aspirations. You are truly a blessing to our Ming Dynasty.

But since ancient times, no dynasty has been able to prevent any of its people from starving to death, freezing to death, or dying unjustly.

We are all willing to do our best, but if we want to see any change, it will take decades of sustained effort.

Therefore, we, the ministers, dare not agree to it.

I hope Your Majesty will understand this." Liu Jian bowed and said solemnly.

All the ministers nodded immediately. This was what they wanted to say.

“Is this an excuse?
Successive dynasties have been unable to do this, and that’s because their emperors and ministers were useless.

I will definitely be able to get there, and my ministers will definitely be able to do it too.

Of course, I also know that this will not take a few days, but I want to see good results and changes. Whoever can't do it, then replace him immediately. There are many people who want to be officials and can be officials in the Ming Dynasty. "Zhu Houzhao's tone became stern.

He didn't care at all that these words were also insulting his ancestors.

The ministers continued to feel helpless, and they couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.

This is very tyrannical.

How can you say that about officials?
Liu Jian and others wanted to argue, but after thinking it over, they decided to endure it.

If I confront the emperor on this occasion, I might just go home.

If you lose your job and go home because you have no confidence in governing the country, your reputation will not be very good.

"I'll ask you again, can you do it? Do you have the confidence to do it?" Zhu Houzhao's tone became more high-spirited.

"Your Majesty, I am confident that I can do it, and I swear to do it even if I die." Wang Shouren, who rushed back to the capital alone last night, spoke firmly.

"I also have the confidence to do it, and I swear to do it even if I die." Li Xunhuan followed closely.

A dozen more officials stepped forward.

At this point, all the other officials could only follow suit and say, "So do I."

"Okay, I heard you. I trust you for now and will keep an eye on you." Zhu Houzhao was slightly satisfied.

After a pause, he continued, “The second new policy is to reorganize the army.

The capital's barracks, border troops, and garrisons all need to be reorganized.

Apart from the border troops who are barely able to do so, can the Beijing camps and garrisons still fight?
Do you think I'm blind? I don't know anything?
And the Five Military Commandery, what have you been doing all these years?
A bunch of trash."

The more he talked, the angrier Zhu Houzhao became.

Below, a large group of people from the Ministry of War and the nobles immediately knelt down.

"The minister is guilty."

"Of course you are guilty. We will tell you what crime you committed after investigation." Zhu Houzhao said bluntly, "From now on, the Five Military Commands will be abolished.

I have established a military cabinet, and all military departments have been incorporated into the military cabinet, which will assist me in comprehensively managing the military reorganization."

These words seemed to cause a huge uproar, truly shocking everyone.

The first new policy is still just a slogan. Anything more will only happen in the future.

But this Military Cabinet is different. The Five Military Governor's Office was abolished and the Ministry of War was merged into the Military Cabinet.

What is this going to do?
In parallel with the Cabinet?

The cabinet, the six ministries, and the nobles all changed their expressions.

Even Wang Shouren frowned and thought rapidly.

Is this what Your Majesty thought of?
Maybe it's a good thing. The power of the Military Cabinet may be very great, but as long as it is balanced, there will be no worries as long as His Majesty is around. But it's a bit too hasty.

The officials will not agree.

"Your Majesty, I have an objection." Liu Jian could no longer bear it. He was the chief minister of the cabinet and the head of all officials, so he had to stand up.

"What objection?" Zhu Houzhao looked over.

"Your Majesty, the Five Military Commandery was established by Taizu, how can it be abolished so easily?

Moreover, the Ministry of War is of great importance, how can it be incorporated into the Military Cabinet?" Liu Jian said solemnly.

"I agree. If Your Majesty wants to reorganize the army, you can order the Ministry of War and the Five Military Commanders' Office to jointly reorganize the army." Li Dongyang followed.

"I second the motion." Xie Qian bowed.

"I second the motion." More and more civil servants including officials from the six ministries and the left and right censors spoke up.

The nobles were both worried and expectant.

Worried that the Five Military Commandery would be gone, I looked forward to the establishment of the Military Cabinet.

Don't know what to do?
But after looking at His Majesty, all my thoughts were extinguished and I just listened to His Majesty's orders.

Zhu Houzhao raised his eyebrows and said disapprovingly: "Okay, I have made up my mind, let's do it this way."

The faces of all the officials changed again, but His Majesty didn't care about their objections at all!
"Your Majesty, I object." Minister of War Liu Daxia said loudly.

"I have said, I have decided, this is my imperial decree.

What do you object to?" Zhu Houzhao looked unhappy.

"Your Majesty, the Five Military Commandery is an ancestral system, and the Ministry of War has existed in every dynasty, so it is of great importance.

How can it be abolished?

Your Majesty's decree is a disaster, I ask Your Majesty to think twice." Liu Daxia said resolutely.

Zhu Houzhao's expression changed.

"Your Majesty, let's discuss this matter a little more. The establishment of a military cabinet is of great importance, and its internal system needs to be carefully considered.

Why not wait until everything is confirmed before establishing it?" Wang Shouren spoke at this time. He knew that if he didn't ease up a little, the ministers would really confront His Majesty.

This is the coronation ceremony.

"Wow."

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand at Wang Shouren, his sleeves rustling, "I have already made up my mind, no need to say more."

He stared at Liu Daxia and said, "Don't mention the ancestral system to me. If you have the ability, please ask Taizu to come out and talk to me.

I ask you, are you going to disobey my order?"

"I am not disobeying your order. Your Majesty's order is to bring disaster and chaos. For the sake of the Ming Dynasty, I cannot obey your order." Liu Daxia said loudly.

Many admiring glances were cast over.

"Heh." Zhu Houzhao was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed in anger, "Your grandfather, you are so hypocritical even though you disobeyed the emperor's order. Are you looking for death?"

"If Your Majesty wants to kill me, I am willing to die, but please take back your order." Liu Daxia said without hesitation.

"Okay, I'll help you and skin him alive." Zhu Houzhao was furious.

After he finished speaking, when the faces of the ministers changed drastically, he suddenly shook his head and said, "No, I am the most merciful father in the world. How can I kill my son just because of a few rebuttals?"

Everyone immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Some people admired Liu Daxia even more, while a very small number of people looked at His Majesty with concern.

No matter what, the imperial power cannot show weakness at this time.

"check."

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