My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 26

Xu Jingchang again and again hit the spiritual defense of several Shangshu lords. They really wanted to explode and have a big fight with this bastard, and would rather die than follow through.

But Xia Yuanji, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, was clever. He stood at the window and looked out. There were heads all over the place, with a strong smell of blood lingering. The heads of former colleagues were in different places.

On the one hand, Zhu Di ruled the country with an iron fist, which was different from the past. On the other hand, Xu Jingchang was too deceitful to deal with.

"There is such a big case of corruption of ink, even though it has been in the past four years, we can't neglect it, we should reflect on ourselves."

With what he said, those few dared not speak, they could only look at Jian Yi.

After a while, Jian Yi said: "The affairs of the state are complicated, so hurry back and send them to the Secretary of General Administration as soon as possible, so as not to delay important matters."

After finishing speaking, Jian Yi took the lead and left in a hurry, and all the officials could only disperse with anger.

Only Xu Jingchang and Wu Shan seemed to be generals who had won a battle, returning victoriously.

Walking halfway, a scent wafted from the street, Wu Shan looked over and immediately said: "My lord, it's roast duck, this is our Jinling's specialty. I would like to treat you to a meal."

After pausing for a moment, he said again: "The lower official knows that adults can't afford to look down on these things, but the lower official can only afford this."

Xu Jingchang smiled, "Old Wu, I know what you're thinking. I'll eat this meal, so go buy some wine and let's have a drink."

Wu Shan couldn't help but nodded repeatedly. After a while, they found a seat by the side, a jug of wine, and a maroon roast duck, dripping with fragrant fat.

At this time, the method of eating roasted duck wrapped in lotus leaf cake had not yet been invented, so Wu Shan cut off a duck leg with a knife, and placed it respectfully in front of Xu Jingchang.

The two started to eat, Xu Jingchang smiled, "I said, Old Wu, look at the Secretary of General Administration, is there anything missing?"

Wu Shan hurriedly put down his chopsticks, "My lord, I don't know what you mean."

Xu Jingchang said: "Look now, although we can host the ten-day meeting, we only receive the important ministers from various ministries to come to the meeting. To put it bluntly, we are out of the venue. We lack things that can handle people, and we don't have serious people. that power."

Wu Shan smiled wryly and said, "My lord, are you still not satisfied? I never imagined that the Secretary of General Administration would have what he is today."

Xu Jingchang said: "What is this called! Although I don't like being an official, since I am in the officialdom, I can't lose power. You see, the Ministry of Officials is in charge of personnel selection, the Ministry of Households controls money, grain and household registration, the Ministry of War controls military power, and the Ministry of Punishments is in charge. Criminal names...everyone has their share, and they can decide for themselves, but we don't have such power, and it seems like the Secretary of General Administration is inferior to others when we say it."

Wu Shan thought about it seriously, "My lord, why don't we snatch the jobs from Honglu Temple."

"Honglu Temple? They are in charge of early court, etiquette, and banquets. If we annex Honglu Temple, it will really become a large dining hall. We will be responsible for the royal banquet. When the six ministries and nine ministers come, we will also treat guests... What's in it Oil and water?"

Wu Shan immediately said: "My lord, there is a lot of oil and water in here. When have you ever seen a cook who starved to death?"

Xu Jingchang was stunned for a moment, then gave Wu Shan a vicious look, "Your life has been ruined by the pattern! Your vision is too small!"

Wu Shan had nothing to say, so he could only keep his head down and cook like revenge.

Xu Jingchang was thinking in his heart, and in a blink of an eye, it was the next day.

All the testimonials from the six ministers were sent, and Xu Jingchang also sent them to the palace immediately.

As a result, before noon, Zhu Di sent someone to invite him into the palace.

This time Zhu Di did not go to the Secretary of General Administration. It seems that after the addition of the cabinet, Zhu Di behaved more and more like an emperor, and no longer did it by himself.

When Xu Jingchang came to the palace again, Zhu Di was very satisfied with a smile on his face.

"I was still worried that you were young and didn't know how to lead the six departments. Now it seems that I was worrying too much. Your move is very good." Zhu Di picked up the testimonials of the six departments and Jiuqing and shook them at him.

"These people finally know how to be afraid. What they want is that they think hard and are sincere and sincere. They must not be fooled like Jianwen in the past few years. If I want to make a big difference, I need to spur all the officials at all times. You have done it for me."

Zhu Di praised him one after another, and Xu Jingchang saw the opportunity coming, and said: "Qizou Your Majesty, the minister is only doing his duty faithfully, and cannot afford His Majesty's praise. But if Your Majesty wants the Secretary of the General Administration to play a greater role, I dare to ask , Your Majesty, can you increase the budget and give me some more money?"

As soon as he heard the money was asked, Zhu Di's head became dizzy.

"You also want money, and he also wants money. I have just been exempted from Bingzhou County's tax for three years, and the rest of the country has also been exempted from half of the tax... The three halls need to be rebuilt, so many meritorious ministers need to be rewarded, thousands of dollars Xu, money is spent everywhere, but you all control me for money, who does I control? Is it increasing the burden on the people?"

Xu Jingchang said eloquently, "Your Majesty, the six ministers are now going to the minister for a ten-day meeting, and the minister must arrange some banquets for them! It is a matter of national dignity, and I hope your majesty will see clearly."

Zhu Di snorted and said, "You guys are decent, where is my dignity? Anyway, I don't have any money, so you can find a way by yourself and go to the Ministry of Households to ask for it."

Xu Jingchang immediately said: "Your Majesty, if I ask the Ministry of Household Affairs, I will inevitably be restrained by others. How can I preside over the ten-day meeting in the future? I boldly propose that the Secretary of General Administration raise funds by himself."

"Self-financing? Do you have a solution?" Zhu Di asked doubtfully.

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "Your Majesty, it's like this. Right now, the Secretary of General Administration is in charge of counting the work of various ministries and government offices, and following up the progress of major government affairs... I just thought, can I select some of them, publish them in the mansion newspaper, and sell them to the outside world?"

Zhu Di frowned. The Secretary of the General Administration, who is proficient in government affairs, is also in charge of the mansion newspaper, but this mansion newspaper is owned by various government offices and is not for sale.

"What's on your mind, kid?"

Xu Jingchang hurriedly shouted out his innocence, "Your Majesty, this minister is also trying his best to raise money. I think that instead of letting the people gossip and speculate, it is better for the imperial court to issue a residence report and allow the people to buy it, so as to raise some money and increase income."

Zhu Di was slightly taken aback, and asked, "What do you want to print?"

"Naturally, it is what His Majesty needs. The minister was promoted by His Majesty, and he is also a serious relative. The minister will not turn to outsiders, right?"

Zhu Di took a deep breath, the joy on his face became more intense, and finally he laughed.

"Okay, you really have a heart. My heart is so comforted, my heart is so comforted!"

Seeing that the emperor was in a good mood, Xu Jingchang said again: "Your Majesty, the General Secretary is short of manpower, can you choose some elite soldiers and generals to join the General Secretary to handle the affairs of the residence?"

Zhu Di thought for a while, "I will arrange this for you later."

After talking with Zhu Di, Xu Jingchang was satisfied and returned to the Department of General Affairs happily.

He called Wu Shan over again, "Old Wu, how do you measure the status of a yamen?"

Wu Shandao: "Naturally, it's a grade, just like my lord, you are the commander-in-chief of the third grade, and you are one of the nine ministers!"

Xu Jingchang shook his head, "Your words are not comprehensive. Rank alone is not enough. Master Yao is still a super-ranked Duke! The strength of this yamen depends on the annual budget and the number of officials under its control. The more people, the more money. , the stronger the nature."

Wu Shan was puzzled and said, "My lord, can you spend all that money?"

"Stupid!" Xu Jingchang said unceremoniously: "There is only money that cannot be paid, and there is no money that cannot be spent. You must have confidence in the wasteful ability of the officials."

Wu Shan rubbed his nose, feeling very helpless. Looking at it this way, he was really a little unqualified.

"My lord, what are you talking about? Could it be that we increased the budget and added more people to import?"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "The budget has not increased, but the power has increased a lot. We can report to the takeaway mansion."

"Sell the mansion newspaper?"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "That's right, you should go and recruit some craftsmen who know how to print books. By the way, find some more, who are familiar with Yingtian's situation and know the courtiers' secret know-it-alls. I want all officials to live in trembling all the time!" "

Wu Shan was completely dumbfounded, this guy really has a strong desire for revenge!
It's not enough to just write a thought, you have to continue to toss people.

With such a tough opponent on the stand, Baiguan is really unlucky for eight lifetimes.

What else can Wu Shan say, he can only go down and make arrangements.

Three days later, someone came to report.

"The lower official Hanlin reviews Hu Yan and pays a visit to Tongzheng."

Originally, Hu Yan was a member of Wenyuan Pavilion, and he was regarded as a palace scholar next to Zhu Di.

Now he is asked to come to the General Secretary to take charge of the affairs of the residence, which shows how much Zhu Di attaches importance to it.

"Very well, now that Bachelor Hu is here, we can show off our skills and have a great fight!"

　I kind of admired me, I actually came out with another chapter... I didn't have a fever, but my throat started to hurt...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)