My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 97
Ji Gang left in a hurry, and then another person came out beside Xu Jingchang's pond. He grabbed the fishing rod and threw it into the pond.

"With so much bait, if you can't get a big fish, it's hard to explain!"

Xu Jingchang smiled slightly, "Young Master, you have already reached this point, what else do you have to worry about. Don't worry, as long as there is still a chance of life, the courtiers will not be willing to lay off staff. You must know that not everyone is as indifferent as me Fame and fortune, regard official position as dung."

Yao Guangxiao was so angry that he snorted and almost threw the fishing rod in his hand.

"Boy, don't think that everyone is blind and deaf. Although you have retired, Xie Jin treats you respectfully and obediently, and you can still intervene in the affairs of the General Secretary. And you, Jian Yi, Xia Yuanji and others People can also talk. You are the empress's own nephew, and you are still an honorable man in the court... In the future, you can mediate any matter in the court or any disputes between the parties. I am a little envious of you. You can compare My popularity is much better. These days, except for His Royal Highness who visits me occasionally, I can only come to you for a while."

Xu Jingchang had a smile on his face. Yao Guangxiao was not lying. He was a black-clothed prime minister who was naturally incompatible with the civil service system. In addition, his status was too high and his status was too special. Even those who wanted to be close were afraid to come to the door.

Only a young man like Xu Jingchang who is not stingy can talk and laugh happily with the old monk.

"Coming to me is enough to reassure the young master. Now that the civil servants are making bold moves and moving forward, they already have enough courage to challenge the clan."

Yao Guangxiao's face was sullen, and he said solemnly: "Some things, such as rectifying finances and taxes, clearing up officials, can be written into military orders, and the six ministries and nine officials can do their best. But some things really can't be put on the surface... here There will be cut off!"

That's right, Zhu Yunqi cut down the feudal clan, and when Zhu Di came here, he also wanted to cut down the feudal clan.

Zhu Di relied on Jing to get to the top, so naturally he couldn't let others copy his success.

And there is a very real problem here.

When Zhu Yuanzhang was in power, all the vassal kings were his own sons, and father and son were close relatives, so there was nothing to say.

When it comes to Zhu Di, the relationship between him and the vassal is mainly about brothers. The so-called brothers settle accounts clearly, and the relationship is still there, but it is not so reliable.

If Zhu Gaochi succeeds to the throne, he will have to face his uncle, and some cousins ​​who have hardly dealt with each other, who are separated from each other... Between the emperor and the vassal, the relationship between the emperor and the vassal will also be changed from generation to generation. We are getting more and more distant, and the family relationship is getting weaker and weaker.

Lao Zhu can tolerate his sons eating and drinking without worrying about eating and drinking, and doing whatever they want, Zhu Di will strictly restrain his brothers.

This is completely human nature. In fact, Zhu Di saw that King Ning had fallen, so he planned to use King Ning as a breakthrough to rectify the clan.

Xu Jingchang smelled Zhu Di's thoughts, cutting down the feudal clan is not a fun thing, if one operation is not done properly, and then the battle of Jingnan is caused, even if the army fails to win, there will be endless troubles. Chao Cuo advocated cutting down the feudal clan, but he lost his life , it was only a matter of the Western Han Dynasty, just over 1000 years ago.

Out of the instinct of seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages, when he realized that someone was going to mess with him, Xu Jingchang happily gave up his position as the general administrator... Even if there is any proposal to cut the feudal clan this time, I don't need to propose it.

Zhu Di didn't want to let Xu Jingchang go, so he took out the crucial Jin Yiwei, maybe he didn't want to use Xu Jingchang's knife to accomplish his goal.

And Xu Jingchang realized that Jin Yiwei was destined to be a scapegoat, and it would be difficult to end well, so he took the initiative to hand over the list to the Ministry of War, and let Wen Chen control part of Jin Yiwei. Even if he wanted to scold Jin Yiwei in the future, he would show mercy... Even Zhu Di None thought.

It is you who took the initiative to reduce the power in your hands!

After all, Xu Jingchang is not a desperado like Ji Gang, and he doesn't need to obey the emperor's orders and obey everything.

After all, his status and power were not all given by Zhu Di.

Seeing that the sharp blade in his hand was about to rust, Zhu Di was naturally annoyed. That's why he attacked the ministers and forced them to abolish redundant staff... Anyway, he has the strength, and he will overturn the table if he doesn't obey.

Looking back on the contests in the past few months, Yao Guangxiao saw it very clearly.

In addition to ensuring the normal operation of the government and increasing taxes, Zhu Di is thinking about how to cut down the feudal clan... Otherwise, it would not be such a coincidence for King Ning to be kidnapped.

In the name of enriching the national treasury with tax revenue, Zhu Di wanted to rectify merchants and track down tax arrears... If he was a vassal king doing business, he would naturally be among them.

It's just that Xu Jingchang, Xia Yuanji and others jointly stopped the knife before it was cut.

But Zhu Di is not a person who gives up easily, he is always looking for opportunities.

Until he found out that Jin Yiwei and Hubu were protecting each other and wanted to escape punishment, Zhu Di was furious and sent a thunderous blow to the courtiers.

In any case, I want you to reduce redundant staff and save money.

How to choose, you can figure it out for yourself.

As strong as Zhu Di, he can't control everything, and as wise as Yao Guangxiao, he can't be exhaustive.

Whether it is Xu Jingchang or those important ministers of the Jiuqing, they all have their own thoughts and plans, and when they encounter something they don't want to do, they will try their best to shirk it.

The interesting thing about this matter is that at the end of the game between all parties, they still have to face the problem of reducing the feudal clan.

It's just that Xu Jingchang doesn't need Xu Jingchang to promote it, nor does he need him to execute it.

Basically staying out of the matter and watching the situation with a smile can be regarded as his success.

And it was a huge success!
"Xu Jingchang, there are some things I want to remind you. You are certainly very smart, but I don't like your scheming vigor. When you are supposed to be brave enough to take charge, you evade in every possible way and stay out of the matter. How about asking the courtiers? If they are all like you, what will happen to the world of Ming Dynasty?"

Xu Jingchang thought about it seriously, "Young Master, even if I risk my life, the Ming Dynasty may not be much better! And it's much better if the courtiers bring it up than me. Otherwise, you will be accused of estrangement." hat, now they have no choice but to attack the clan, which is the best result."

Although he knew that Xu Jingchang had a sophistry side, he had to admit that what he said made sense.

"Sooner or later, I'm going to find something to let you go ahead and finish it with heart. Instead of staying out of it all the time." Yao Guangxiao gritted his teeth.

Xu Jingchang laughed loudly, "I hope Young Master Yao can find it... But don't worry, even if I find it, I can solve it. How about we just have a gamble?"

Yao Guangxiao said with a chuckle: "I don't know how to gamble, because I will win."

Xu Jingchang rolled his eyelids, how can this old thief's bald and confident appearance be more annoying than himself?

You wait, sooner or later, I will ask you to ask me for help.

Xu Jingchang still wanted to make a bet with Yao Guangxiao, but the courtiers fell into a strong entanglement... because Zhu Di asked them to abolish redundant staff, but after carefully measuring each yamen, no one except those who served tea and water could be axed.

This can be fatal.

Zhu Di was pressing and tight, and the time was up in a blink of an eye.

Everyone is anxious, going to court is like passing through the gate of hell.

But when the big guy saw Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji, the two ministers had a plan in mind, and they were somewhat comforted.

After meeting the king, Zhu Di snorted and said, "How are you doing with what I told you?"

Jian Yi bowed and said: "Returning to Your Majesty, I have carefully verified that it is not easy to weed out the officials in Beijing. Unless some yamen can be merged, such as Zhan Shifu... After all, the responsibilities of each yamen and the number of officials are different. It was determined by Emperor Taizu, Your Majesty is extremely filial, how can it be easily changed?"

Zhu Di snorted coldly and said, "Okay, have you learned how to use the Imperial Examination to gag me? I have also checked the Taizu's Records, and adjusting the official system is a common thing. Don't think I dare not!"

Jian Yi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is very wise, similar to Taizu. It's just that reforming the official system is not a trivial matter. If you do it in haste, you will have endless troubles. I beg your Majesty to be cautious...Secondly, I think that some expenses can be cut off as soon as possible, so there will be no trouble." Any difficulty, as long as His Majesty orders it."

Zhu Di hummed: "Really?"

Jian Yi said: "I dare not deceive Your Majesty. At the beginning, Emperor Taizu established the Nine Great Sailors to guard the frontiers... Time has passed, and the Nine Frontiers today are quite different from those in those days. The Mongolians surrendered and lived in peace. Established by the ancestors, they cannot be abolished. However, the three guards of the palace under the jurisdiction of King Sai can all be abolished."

It turned out that the so-called three were actually the three guards of the palace!
Xia Yuanji immediately stood up and echoed, "Your Majesty Qizuo, King Qi, King Gu, and King Dai, just these three palaces can get rid of [-] soldiers and horses, and save millions of shi in rations."

Zhu Di said angrily: "What do you mean? Could it be that you can't encourage me to cut down the vassal?"

Jian Yi said: "Your Majesty, how dare the ministers let His Majesty cut down the vassals? It's just that the world is peaceful and there is no need for so many soldiers and horses. To reduce the burden on the vassal kings and enjoy the glory and wealth with peace of mind, isn't this the true meaning of Your Majesty's love for brothers!"

Zhu Di glanced at the officials, "What about you? Do you think so too?"

Liu Jun, Minister of War, Zheng Ci, Minister of Punishment, Song Li, Minister of Rites... all stood up.

"Returning to Your Majesty, all the ministers think so. Abolishing the redundant three guards of the palace, Your Majesty can give generously to the kings and let them bathe in the emperor's grace. Wouldn't it be beautiful?"

Zhu Di took another breath and snorted, "Although you say that, you are afraid that troublesome people will slander me for bullying my brothers and violating the ancestral system. What can I do?"

The emperor didn't agree, what was the plan, everyone couldn't figure it out... At this moment, Xu Jingchang took a step forward in a calm manner.

"Your Majesty Qi Zuo, I think what Jian Shangshu, Xia Shangshu, and your colleagues are all right. But it is only half of the truth."

Zhu Di couldn't help laughing, "Could it be that truth can be divided into two halves?"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the princes in the court are for the good of the vassals, but the court doesn't know what the vassals think... So I thought I could send an official document to each prince's mansion, asking how many soldiers and horses they need , What is the use? If the palace has a legitimate reason, then the palace guards must not be eliminated!"

When everyone heard this, they all rolled their eyes... When it comes to immorality, it depends on you!
(End of this chapter)