The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 86: Kindness in the Elderly

Qiu Yue and others' eyes lit up.

Compare with Jinyiwei!
This is not to underestimate the Emperor Wu Dragon Riders, but to overestimate them.

Although the Jinyiwei was also a guard of the Ming Dynasty, its situation was different from that of other guards.

This was caused by the fact that almost all of the Jinyiwei practiced martial arts.

It is also the most unique one among all the guards in the Ming Dynasty. It does not require farming or managing corresponding household registration.

The general flag and small flag of Jinyiwei were of the seventh rank and the seventh rank respectively.

The Hundred Households and Trial Hundred Households are of the sixth and junior sixth rank.

The thousand households and deputy thousand households are of the fifth rank and the junior fifth rank.

Emperor Wu's Dragon Cavalry was a conscription system. If compared with the Embroidered Uniform Guard, everyone would be promoted. How could they not be happy?
"Brothers below the small flag will be unified as the eighth rank." Zhu Houzhao dropped another bomb.

"Your Majesty, in this case, won't the salaries of the brothers be increased?

Will this cost too much?" Xu Bikui said with some concern.

It is normal to get a promotion and a salary increase.

"The Ming Dynasty has plenty of money. I'm not worried, so why are you worried?" Zhu Houzhao glared at Xu Bikui with a proud look.

Xu Bikui and the other two couldn't help but feel a little pity for those corrupt officials.

Your Majesty is obviously trying to torture them to death.

However, Mu Kun and Xu Bikui couldn't help but worry about their own families.

One of them is a duke, and the other is the duke's son.

The crackdown on corrupt officials will definitely affect one's own family.

It seems that I still need to warn (remind) my family more often.

Zhu Houzhao looked at the dragon cavalry training and did not stay long.

The court is too busy now. New policies are being prepared and the New Year is approaching. Next year will be the first year of Zhu Houzhao's rule over the Ming Dynasty.

The new policy will also be officially implemented in full next year.

It's less than a month, and that's the time for the court to prepare and make arrangements. How can it not be busy?

Although Zhu Houzhao handed over all the tasks to his ministers, he still had to review them continuously before finalizing them.

He also had to practice, so he didn't have much free time.

December 9th.

The Jinyiwei, Dongchang and Xichang were the first to have their discussions, and then made the final corresponding plan, which was submitted to Zhu Houzhao for review.

On this day, most of the senior executives from the first health department and the two factories came.

The Jinyiwei is composed of Zhang Fengfu, the commander of the command room, and two commanders, Weng Taibei and Murong Chong.

Cao Zhengchun of the Eastern Factory, and his adopted son, Cao Renchao.

There is also Cao Shaoqin, who is considered a senior official, who is still in Jin.

Cao Youxiang of Xichang, Yu Huatian.

Zhu Houzhao lost interest after taking a few glances at the memorials and just listened to the explanations of Zhang Fengfu, Cao Zhengchun and others.

Basically, it is what Zhu Houzhao said.

After several generations of development and inheritance from father to son, the Jinyiwei spies can be said to be spread all over the Ming Dynasty.

As long as there is enough silver, those inconspicuous spies who have been passed down from father to son can be fully activated.

It is most appropriate for them to find corrupt officials.

Once found, the East Factory will send people to follow.

The factory guards worked together to arrest people, confiscate evidence and stolen goods, and then handed the evidence and criminals over to the Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice, and the factory guards for review.

The Western Factory would monitor the actions of the factory guards.

Every detail has been perfected.

For example, how should one twentieth of the total amount of money and other items confiscated be distributed according to merit?
The ratio between Jinyiwei and Dongchang is roughly 80:20, depending on their specific contributions.

A series of regulations have also been made regarding exchanging merits for martial arts.

After that, we just need to contact and discuss with the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple.

After listening, Zhu Houzhao glanced at everyone and said seriously: "The duties of the Jinyiwei, Dongchang, and Xichang are never easy, they require fighting for life.

Their opponents are not only cunning corrupt officials, but also powerful martial arts masters.

Their contributions are no less than those of Emperor Wu’s Dragon Riders and other battlefield soldiers.

Therefore, I gave them the greatest preferential treatment and trust.

You are all people whom I trust, and I want to remind, no, warn you."

“The two factories and one guard are definitely not henchmen or murderous weapons. They are my sons, my brothers who fight for me, and the heroes of the Ming Dynasty.

First, you must never abuse your power for personal gain and mistreat your brothers.

Second, we must not frame others and bully the people.

If I knew about this, even if he only killed an innocent civilian, no matter who he is, I would never forgive him.

do you understand? "

"I (the old slave) will follow your Majesty's instructions."

The people from the two factories and one guard immediately knelt down and said solemnly.

"Okay, I will always watch over you.

Just do it according to these instructions, and after the New Year, when it is the first year of Shengwu, you can start taking action. "Zhu Houzhao said.

"Yes, I will take my leave."

They retreated to busy themselves.

Suddenly thinking of something, Zhu Houzhao looked at Liu Xi who was standing beside him, and asked with a jumpy mind: "Have Li Guang, He Ding and the others entered the Sutra Repository?" "Your Majesty, Eunuch Li and Eunuch He and the others have already entered the Sutra Repository." Liu Xi, who was Liu Jin's godson, immediately responded respectfully.

Liu Jin is now the eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department. As the chief eunuch of the Imperial Household Department, he is very busy most of the time and cannot be always by Zhu Houzhao's side.

Cao Zhengchun, Cao Youxiang and others were busy, so Liu Xi came to Zhu Houzhao to serve him.

Entering the Sutra Repository was also a tradition of high-ranking eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty.

A new emperor means new eunuchs.

After the new generation of eunuchs came to power, any eunuchs of the previous generation who had reached the innate realm would enter the Sutra Repository, practice in meditation, and even retire.

At the same time, they are also one of the foundations of the Ming Dynasty.

“You said that those who have reached the innate realm can live in the Sutra Repository in their old age.

What should those who have not reached the innate state do when they get old?

It seems that many of them have no family members anymore." Zhu Houzhao frowned.

Just leave the palace and wait for death.

Liu Xi thought about it in his heart, but he certainly couldn't say it out loud. As Liu Jin's most outstanding godson, he had served in the Eastern Palace for many years and knew his own Majesty well.

This shows concern for the eunuchs in the palace.

Although he personally didn't care, he was still happy about His Majesty's concern.

This means that Your Majesty trusts and is close to us eunuchs.

"Your Majesty is truly kindhearted and cares so much about us servants.

Your Majesty, please rest assured that many people in the palace have godsons and some private money.

When I get old, I can support myself." Liu Xi said, picking out the benefits with a touched face.

"Then how many of them cannot support themselves?" asked Zhu Houzhao.

"This, I am not too sure, but it should be quite a lot." Liu Xi said with his head down, not daring to hide anything.

Everyone in the palace knows that what His Majesty hates most is deception.

And with His Majesty's strength, there is nothing in the entire palace that can be hidden from him as long as he wants to know.

Words can be skillful, but they must not deceive.

Otherwise he would be finished.

"That won't work. Go ask Liu Banban to think of a way to ensure that all the eunuchs and maids in the palace can live a good life when they get old." Zhu Houzhao said seriously.

He added: "They have served me all their lives. Now that they are old, it is only natural for me to take care of them.

Go quickly. "

With a plop, Liu Xi knelt on the ground, tears streaming down her face as she said, "Your Majesty is so kind to us servants. I, I, I really don't know what to say."

"Okay, okay, get up quickly. It's my duty to do it." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand nonchalantly. It was what I should do.

"Yes, I will go and inform Eunuch Liu right away." Liu Xi stood up and said, wiping her tears.

Soon, Liu Jin finished listening to what Liu Xi said.

With a sigh, Liu Jin said, "Your Majesty is so kindhearted. He treats us servants as real people and citizens of the Ming Dynasty."

Liu Xi and the two eunuchs present all nodded, looking moved.

Over the past ten years, who in the palace doesn't know how good His Majesty is to them, the servants?

The oppression and darkness that existed in the palace in the past have now largely disappeared.

If there is any eunuch or palace maid who still has some conscience, who wouldn’t want to know about Your Majesty’s kindness?

Now I am thinking about their future.

"But your majesty is kind-hearted. We, as servants, must not forget our duties, understand?" Liu Jin's tone changed, and he spoke in a dignified manner without being angry.

"Son, I understand." Liu Xi and the other two present immediately responded respectfully.

"You report to His Majesty and tell him that I will find a solution as soon as possible." Liu Jin looked at Liu Xi and said.

"Yes, godfather." Liu Xi nodded repeatedly.

“If you are following His Majesty, then be smart and don’t hide anything.

Later, you may have a chance to go to the East and West Second Factory." Liu Jin said meaningfully.

Liu Xi's eyes lit up, "Son understands, godfather, don't worry, son will work hard."

Where do the eunuchs in the palace want to go the most now?

The East Factory is first, the Imperial Household Department is second, and the West Factory is third.

The Eastern Depot directly surpassed the Imperial Household Department, which was the leader of all the supervisory departments.

Because Cao Zhengchun is also one of the three old men around His Majesty, and because the East Factory takes money openly.

Who doesn’t like to get money openly?
Even Liu Jin felt a little depressed and envious.

What made him feel even more uncomfortable was that originally his strength was above the top two Caos. After becoming the seal holder of Silijian, he already felt the opportunity for a breakthrough.

Just as he was preparing to sort out the Silijian, he was looking for an opportunity to break through before the New Year.

He was also the first person beside His Majesty to break through to the Grand Master level, completely surpassing the two Caos.

Unexpectedly, the two Caos took control of the East and West Factories, especially Cao Zhengchun, whose strength increased greatly. I'm afraid he will break through no later than him.

The more he thought about it, the more depressed he became. How could that shameful idiot Cao Zhengchun be compared with him?

But no matter how depressed he was, there was nothing he could do.

Although he was confident that he was the number one eunuch around His Majesty, the two Caos had watched His Majesty grow up and were deeply trusted by His Majesty. He could do nothing to them unless they made big mistakes themselves.

Half a day later, Liu Jin, who knew his majesty's impatient temper, came to report.

"Your Majesty, I think it would be better to build a retirement home not far from the Imperial Palace.

To provide for the eunuchs and palace maids who are old and do not want to live alone. "

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