Jinyi champion

Zhu Hao has returned to Beijing.

After returning to the capital, I saw Zhu Si at Sixian Residence that afternoon. At this time, he and Zhu Si already had some relationship, probably because they hadn't seen each other for a long time.

"...Jingdao, are you going to leave as soon as you come back? Go to Tianjin? It's too far away, so stay in the capital."

When Zhu Si learned that the purpose of Zhu Hao's return was to ask for instructions to go to Tianjin Shipyard, Zhu Si was naturally a little unhappy.

Zhu Haodao: "As the servant of the Ministry of Industry, I should complete my errands and do everything that needs to be done well."

Zhu Si shook his head: "You are the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and you can stay in the capital to handle official duties. Why do you have to do everything yourself? If you are required to do everything in the world, what's the use of other ministers? Besides , if you are in Xishan, it is not complicated for me to discuss with you, just ask someone to inform you. But if you go to Tianjin, it will take at least two days for you to go back and forth."

I mean, Zhu Si was talking about how much he valued Zhu Hao, as if he would discuss everything with Zhu Hao.

But Zhu Hao knows that Zhu Si is now more mature and stable, and has more experience in handling state affairs. The eunuchs, including Zhang Zuo, are more in line with the situation in reviewing memorials. existence is no longer necessary.

And Zhu Hao didn't like being a prime minister, and his goal was still to use the emperor's power to change Daming.

"Your Majesty, don't you want to build all the big ships earlier, set sail and open up the territory for Ming Dynasty?" Zhu Hao asked.

Zhu Sidao: "Think about it, but do you really need to go in person to build a ship? Can't you leave it to others?"

Zhu Hao laughed and said, "It's like this. The newly built large ship must not only have the characteristics of high speed and stability in navigation, but more importantly, it must be equipped with various new types of firearms, such as cannons, etc. The layout of the deck and sails, etc. It is based on drawings and imparting experience through the air, many of which cannot be explained clearly, so I have to go there in person.”

"Not shipbuilding?"

Zhu Si was a little confused.

Anyway, he didn't understand. In the past, it was Zhu Hao who said what he said, but now he was struggling with Zhu Hao not leaving the capital for the time being.

Zhu Haodao: "The ships are basically built. After trying to sail, the stability of these ships is quite high, and they already have the strength as a sea-going ship. What's more, it is no longer necessary to rely entirely on sails, and they can be driven by steam turbines. The propeller is moving forward, and the power has increased a lot compared to before.”

"Hey, when you say that, I am interested, and I really want to see it with my own eyes... Otherwise, I will go with you!"

Zhu Si suddenly became interested.

When he was still a child, Zhu Hao described some situations of the great voyage, which made him yearn for the overseas world.

Although he is now the emperor, it doesn't affect his childhood dream. Even if he can't take a big ship to go overseas, at least he can go to the seaside to see the scenery... And it's really not interesting to be in the capital, otherwise he wouldn't always look for him. The opportunity ran outside the palace.

Zhu Hao said: "Your Majesty's foundation is not stable now, it is not suitable to leave the capital."

"Cough! You always say that!"

Zhu Si looked a little displeased.

Zhang Zuo listened for a long time, and finally couldn't help asking: "Mr. Zhu, when can His Majesty go on tour? In fact, His Majesty has long wanted to go back to Anlu for a visit."

Zhu Hao couldn't hide this fact.

Zhu Si let Jiang reincarnate back to Anlu, nominally to repair family temples, mausoleums, etc., but in fact, he also meant to pave the way for him to return to Anlu. After Zhu Si arrived in the capital, he never felt a sense of belonging. A place where he can feel safe.

And in history, Zhu Si did have an inexplicable yearning for returning to Anlu.

Zhu Hao said: "It will take another two years."

Zhu Si waved his hands impatiently and said, "You can go if you want. I'll give you half a month. Can you come back?"

Zhu Hao saluted: "Yes."

"Well, I'm going to go for half a month this time, and don't go anywhere after I come back! I just want you to be the elder of the cabinet. After you join the cabinet, I will get rid of the people in front of you one by one. You come to be the boss." Shoufu, from now on, you can handle the court affairs alone, and I can go on tour with peace of mind!"

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The ministers in the court are still arguing over who the emperor wants to join the cabinet, but in fact there is only one candidate in Zhu Si's mind.

When Zhu Hao finished his meeting with Zhu Si and returned to the meeting hall to meet Tang Yin, Tang Yin also expressed similar views.

"Where's Your Majesty?" Tang Yin asked.

"Go back to the palace."

Zhu Hao said, "Your Majesty just came out to take a look. Now he is not limited to watching a play in Sixian Residence, but wants to go out and walk in the market, and get more contact with the fireworks in the world."

Tang Yin nodded: "Recently there have been rumors in the capital that His Majesty wants to recommend a new cabinet minister to fill the vacancy of Huang Butang. The cabinet is deliberated in the inner court, and His Majesty has not recommended anyone except you. It seems that you are not in." My Excellency, Your Majesty would rather be empty than look for others."

Tang Yin, as a cabinet scholar, although he was just a name, but as soon as he returned to the capital, Liu Chun immediately came to ask for advice, and the cabinet affairs were not a secret to him.

"Oh."

Zhu Hao didn't take it seriously.

When he came back this time, there were a bunch of memorials waiting for his review.

When Zhu Si left the palace this time, he personally sent these memorials to Zhu Hao. It didn't mean that Zhu Hao had to review these memorials. Zhu Si just wanted to express his absolute trust in Zhu Hao in this way.

Zhu Hao said, "Sir, didn't you approve any of them?"

Tang Yin gave Zhu Hao a blank look, and said: "I am a cabinet minister, when will it be my turn to criticize Zhu Hao? Even if I draw a circle on it, that is trespassing... Besides, do you think I can write a review of the handwriting?" Like you, imitating His Majesty's characters so vividly?"

Zhu Hao pouted: "But you didn't classify..."

"No time, no energy."

Tang Yin answered very simply.

Even if I come to Sixian Residence, it should be your job, Zhu Hao, so don't push it on me, don't make me bother.

Don't you know I'm dying?

What do you think about letting a dying person do your work for you?

Tang Yin probably also felt that it was a bit irresponsible to say so, and then he added: "In the past, Mr. Yang Ge and Mr. Jiang Ge had conservative opinions on drafting drafts from various places, which formed constraints on His Majesty. Your Majesty needs you to balance the two. But now that Fei Ge and the others are relying more on His Majesty's opinions, I think most of them just need to approve the proposals according to the draft and they will be fine, there is no need to bother so much at all."

Tang Yin saw this very clearly.

Today is different from the past, the cabinet is now gradually becoming "flattering", this kind of flattery is reflected in all aspects.

The biggest advantage is that it is easier for Zhang Zuo to review the memorials, because many votes are drafted according to the emperor’s intentions, unlike when Yang Tinghe and Jiang Mian were the chief assistants, most memorials insisted on abiding by the Ming Dynasty’s ancestral system. In terms of allocation, they tend to be more conservative, focusing on benefiting the people but not benefiting from reality, and focusing on righteousness instead of sticking to small details.

In comparison, the current cabinet proposal is more pragmatic.

Without the pedanticness of Confucian officials, the handling of people's livelihood is more flexible and changeable, and no longer stick to the rules.

"If you don't join the cabinet, you can recommend someone to His Majesty."

Seeing Zhu Hao sitting there without even holding a pen, Tang Yin couldn't help reminding him.

Zhu Hao shook his head: "The current structure of the cabinet is just right, the three of them perform their own duties, and they are even slightly conservative, but because of the prestige of Mr. Fei Ge, there is room for change in the affairs of the court, whether it is conservative or seeking change, They can maintain their own interests in this delicate balance. Why break this rare balance?"

Tang Yin nodded.

While talking, Huang Jin came in from outside.

"Eunuch Huang, is there something wrong?"

Tang Yin got up and asked a question.

Huang Jin came in and said, "You two gentlemen, it's like this. Your Majesty just ordered that all the recent prison cases be handed over to Mr. Zhu. He also said that Mr. Zhu should deal with the matter at hand first, and then go It’s not too late to go to Tianjin.”

Tang Yin looked at Zhu Hao with a smile on his face.

It roughly means that you are doing well, the emperor can't leave you for a moment now, and he will try every means to keep you in the capital for a longer period of time.

"Please trouble Eunuch Huang."

After Zhu Hao finished speaking, he took a stack of files from Huang Jin.

Huang Jin said again: "Mr. Zhu, Zhu Qianhu has been stranded in the capital. Our family originally wanted to keep him in the Fusi of Beizhen, but we were afraid of you... What do you think we should do now?"

The last time Zhu Wanhong came to hand over the criminals in the tribute battle, he stayed in the capital and did not leave.

Of course, in Zhu Wanhong's capacity, it was a last resort if he wanted to see Zhu Hao again.

Zhu Hao is no longer an ordinary hidden appearance. On the surface, he has achieved two ministers and a bachelor of the Imperial Academy. With such a prominent status, he will hardly show his face. Now Zhu Wanhong doesn't know where Zhu Hao is, and he doesn't even dare to visit the door rashly. visit.

"Let him go back to Nanjing, I don't want to see him." Zhu Hao said, "But... just let him go to Tianjin with me! Maybe I can use him again."

Originally, Zhu Hao wanted to send Zhu Wanhong back directly, but he suddenly thought that maybe he could take Zhu Wanhong to the shipyard.

Before the big voyage, Zhu Hao planned to take the big ship he supervised to do a drill, and first sailed to the southeast coast to fight Japanese pirates. In addition to the necessary military equipment, he also needed the cooperation of Jin Yiwei. Anyway, Zhu Wanhong wanted to make contributions all day long.

Then give him a job that is easy to make merit but very difficult.

"Yes, then our family will tell him that."

Huang Jin was also thinking, maybe the Zhu family also broke the bones and tendons.

That's why he still kept Zhu Wanhong in the capital, knowing that Zhu Hao didn't want to see the Zhu family.

Of course, there are also factors of Zhu Wanhong's generous shots.

Zhu Wanhong spent the past two years in Nanjing, doing nothing else but thinking about how to make money. Anyway, the sky is high and the emperor is far away. The Jinyiwei Qianhu in Nanjing City is already a member of the party. If you want to search, there must be a way, and Zhu Wanhong fights With the backing of Zhu Hao, a big celebrity next to the emperor, he acted a bit recklessly in the officialdom in Nanjing. Those officials who had committed crimes and had a handle in the hands of Jin Yiwei were all blackmailed by Zhu Wanhong.

Before Huang Jin left, Zhu Hao asked Tang Yin at the side: "Mr. Tang will not go with me?"

"not going!"

Tang Yin seemed less interested, "Stay at home and see your relatives and friends more, it will be considered as a farewell to life and death. I hope that when you come back, I will still be alive, and I will personally listen to your story."