My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 40 Zhu Zhanji Enters Beijing

Li Jinglong is still honest and reliable. After he said this, even if he becomes the man of Zhu Dafat in the future, he must respect Xu Jingchang three-pointed and dare not neglect him at all.

Although they are all honorable and wealthy families, they are also divided into ranks and ranks.

"Xu Yi, do you think our family is the same as before?" Xu Jingchang asked with a smile.

When Xu Yi heard this, he lost his mind for a while, and then said: "The Duke ate moon cakes, he said that since King Zhongshan left, the Xu family came into the young master's hands, and only then did the Xu family show signs of rejuvenation. He is ashamed of his ancestors. "

With that said, Xu Yi took out a roster from his arms and handed it to Xu Jingchang.

"Young master, this is given to the old slave by the Duke of the state. It is recorded in it that for so many years, the generals who have left the Xu mansion, some of them served as commanders at the border, and some of them supervised troops in various provinces to suppress bandits. Although the positions are not high , but it may be useful after a long time. So he gave this list to the young master, hoping that the young master can use it."

Xu Jingchang was startled, and then he took it in his hand, but he didn't unfold it, he just smiled emotionally, "It's said that the rich and powerful family has students and old officials all over the world, that's probably the case. Uncle, he worked so hard to accomplish this, and it's probably because of this..."

Holding it in his hand, Xu Jingchang suddenly looked at the small stove next to it, on which sat a teapot, and then Xu Jingchang threw the roster into the fire.

Xu Yi was startled, and wanted to say something, but swallowed it back.

This family is in charge of the young master, no matter what you do, it is a matter of course.

"The old Xu family has come to an end, and it's useless to keep these things. Anyone who comes to our family in the future will follow the rules. Don't talk about old friendship with me. I won't accept this."

Xu Yi was stunned for a moment, then nodded vigorously, "I remember it."

Xu Jingchang took a deep breath, "I still have to go to the General Administration Department. There may be many people looking for me to do business these days. Remember, none of them will be seen. If you can't stop me, just leave from the door of Xu's house." .”

After explaining this sentence, Xu Jingchang went to the Department of General Administration.

Usually, the Secretary of General Administration is only responsible for the transmission of official documents, at most adding the progress of follow-up on engineering matters. Although it is already very prominent, it is still a little bit less interesting.

But when Zhu Di decided to use troops against North Korea, the situation of the entire Tongzheng Department changed suddenly.

Being in it, you can really feel the atmosphere of the national center.

"Su Songchang Township Sifu sent 150 million shiqiu grain to Beijing, of which 50 shi was allocated to Liujiagang for use by Zheng He's navy."

"Order Shandong to overcome all difficulties, recruit [-] civilians, transport supplies and ordnance, and support the army's previous expenses."

"This is the list initially drawn up by the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of War. It is used to enrich officials at all levels in Liaodong and let them rush to repair roads in advance."

"Also, the Ministry of Industry supervises the construction of [-] warships, which must be completed within three months."

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Above the hall of the General Administration Department, all the government affairs, in order to support the dispatch of troops, money and food for the people, road construction and shipbuilding, and personnel adjustments, all fell to the General Administration Department.

The Secretary of General Administration issued orders to the outside world, and at the same time supervised the progress of the work in various places.

For different government affairs, some report every five days, such as shipbuilding.Some report every three days, such as recruiting civilian husbands.There is also a report every day, that is, the situation of the mobilization of soldiers and horses in various places.

These matters were sent to the Department of General Administration, classified into categories, and hung above the lobby. It was clear at a glance who did it well and who did not.

For example, in Songjiang Prefecture, [-]% of the progress in allocating food has been completed, while in Suzhou it is [-]%. The Secretary of General Administration issued an official document to inquire... a proper explanation must be given, and then sent as soon as possible. If the task cannot be completed, then I am sorry, the next step is impeachment.

If it is in normal times, you can still push back with official documents, and the six yamen will find a way to defend it. In short, it is easy to discuss.

But when it comes to wartime, if one order goes down, the results will be seen.

If it doesn't work, get out, if it doesn't work, get your head out.

In just a few days, people felt the horror of the General Secretary.

It was also said at the beginning that it was necessary to prevent the Secretary of General Affairs from becoming the real prime minister in the future.

Looking at it now, it is not a problem in the future, but there are signs now.

Xu Jingchang used the authority conveyed by the Secretary of General Administration to the extreme.

The six ministries will not work, not even the cabinet.

Soon Zhu Di also discovered that instead of waiting for various news in the palace, the best way to know the progress of the war preparations is to sit in the lobby of the Secretary of General Administration and see the progress of each item. If there is a serious problem, directly issue an order accountability.

And for the convenience of discussing government affairs, Zhu Di also called several cabinet scholars to personally supervise the affairs in the Secretary of General Administration.

"Your Majesty, it's not that I don't welcome you. Now that the General Secretary has so many things to do and more staff, do you think you can add some manpower and increase my budget so that I can serve Your Majesty better!"

Zhu Di looked at Xu Jingchang, thought and thought, "Forget it, how many people do you want, do you have a plan?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, look, there are thirteen clean-up departments under the household department, and each clean-up department has a Langzhong, a Yuanwailang, and a chief... responsible for supervising the finance and taxation of the two capitals. I am now supervising six departments, supervising the localities, Military and civilian affairs, as well as dealing with foreign vassal affairs...the burden is no less than that of the Ministry of Household Affairs, do you think it must at least follow the specifications of the Ministry of Household Affairs?"

Zhu Di thought about it seriously, then suddenly smiled and said, "If I assign these subordinate officials to you, you will be the real prime minister of Ming Dynasty, right?"

Xu Jingchang chuckled, "If Your Majesty is not willing, then I will not say anything as a minister, but if there is any negligence, I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

"Hahaha!" Zhu Di laughed loudly, "You boy, you are full of bad water. However, I have also arranged for cabinet bachelors to come to the Secretary of General Administration in rotation. , both inside and outside, you also have manpower, and I also understand the situation of the court, the best of both worlds."

Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes, it would be strange to have the best of both worlds!

It is clear that you, Zhu Laosi, are also greedy for the power of the General Secretary, so you sent those sour scholars from the cabinet.

It seems that there is still a long way to go before turning the General Secretary into a real prime minister's mansion.

Perhaps under Zhu Di's hands, it is impossible to do it at all.

There is no other way, we must believe in the wisdom of future generations...

Fatty Zhu, when are you coming to Beijing?

I miss you!

Zhu Gaochi didn't have time to go to Beijing. He still had to sit in Beiping and be responsible for mobilizing troops and punishing the rebellious king of North Korea.But Zhu Gaochi has asked his wife Zhang to take his eldest son Zhu Zhanji with him to Yingtian.

"Your Highness, you still have to allocate food, grass and supplies, and the affairs are complicated. Wouldn't it be better for our family to go to Yingtian after your side is free?"

Fatty Zhu shook his head again and again, "I think so too, but you don't know yet? The second child has long wanted to seize the heir. He was named King of Han, and I haven't become the heir. It's out of control. There's also the third child, he captured Tie Xuan and entered the capital, with these two people around, it's not sure what's going on in the capital, I'm afraid something will happen."

Mrs. Zhang said with a bitter face: "I'm a girl, even if there is something, I can't help, isn't it for nothing?"

"Oh, that's not the case. Listen to me. The queen mother has already confessed to me. The only one who can help me now is my cousin Xu Jingchang. He was riding on my back and asked me to be his horse. These years have passed, and he should help me. At worst, I owe him a huge favor. You take our son there, and let this kid get closer to his cousin. His cousin is now in charge An envoy, holding great power in his hands. Let him serve as his own father, and our father and I will rely on him."

Mrs. Zhang rolled her eyes, "I said that you are also a big man, and you will buy your son everywhere. It's like this at the father's queen mother's place, and it's still like this at Xu Tongzheng's. Don't you think it's embarrassing?"

"Who are you to lose! You don't know what is called a second-generation relative? Folks say that the eldest grandson and the son are the lifeblood of parents. I, the boss, are not welcome, and you, the eldest daughter-in-law, are also scolded. Now parents The emperor sits on the dragon chair, and our family is the most difficult."

Mrs. Zhang thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "I see, is there any other explanation from Your Highness?"

Zhu Gaochi thought about it seriously, "There is only one sentence, and I will hide it from both sides as a daughter-in-law, so be careful!"

(End of this chapter)