At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the competition for the deer in the world

Chapter 236 Decentralization
When Cheng De returned to the palace, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the center of the Daming Palace, as if exuding a layer of divine brilliance.

Cheng De inadvertently raised his head to look at the slowly setting sun, his eyes revealed a bit of solemnity.

Today's private visit to Weifu, if the problems found are not remedied in time, then, sooner or later, the foundation that I have worked hard for may fall like this sunset until it collapses.

Turning his head away, Cheng De hurriedly walked towards the Kunning Palace, the inner palace of the Daming Palace.

Along the way, all the elite soldiers of the Ming Dynasty bowed to Cheng De and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Cheng De nodded, and after he walked a little farther, the soldiers who saluted him stood up again, staring ahead with piercing eyes, performing their duties.

After Cheng De came to Kunning Palace, Cheng De saw Ma Xiuying chatting with Luo Yan, Liu E, Shen Lingling, Guo Hui and others in a pavilion.

Luo Yan was the first to discover Cheng De's arrival, her face showed joy, and she hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is coming!"

Ma Xiuying and others looked up one after another, with happy looks on their faces.

Ma Xiuying took the lead and saluted: "I, my concubine, are here to see your majesty!"

Seeing this, Cheng De pretended to be angry and said: "Sister Xiuying, I have told you many times that this is not something we want to do between us. Also, if you don't remember it next time, don't blame me for punishing you. "

Hearing this, Ma Xiuying looked at Cheng De with an angry expression on her face.

If it were before, she might still insist on the literal meaning of punishment.

However, after staying with His Majesty Cheng De, Emperor of the Ming Dynasty for a long time, Ma Xiuying had a new understanding of the word punishment, which was an eye-opener for her.

Because of this word, in Ma Xiuying's ears, there was an unscrupulous taste.

Reading this, Ma Xiuying's ears turned red.

Seeing Ma Xiuying's expression, Cheng De pretended not to see it, and looked towards Luo Yan and the others.

"What are you talking about here? From the looks of it, you seem to get along well." Cheng De looked at the people present with a smile.

In Cheng De's mind, the scene in front of him was what he expected.

In Cheng De's view, these people are his women and his family.If they don't get along well, or even fight against each other, then he will also feel extremely headache.

From the current point of view, it seems that under the governance of sister Xiuying, the harem is peaceful.

Luo Yan answered: "Your Majesty, we are all talking about His Majesty's past!"

Cheng De couldn't help asking curiously: "What happened in the past?"

Liu E hurriedly answered, "Your Majesty's majestic demeanor in killing the enemy on the battlefield."

"So that's what happened!" Cheng De suddenly realized, and subconsciously looked at Ma Xiuying.

Ma Xiuying nodded.

"Your Majesty, why did you come back so soon after going outside today?" Guo Hui's eyes were full of curiosity.

Ma Xiuying and the others also set their sights on Cheng De.

Cheng De was silent for a while, and then said: "It's not a big deal even if I went outside for a private visit. By the way, why don't you see Biaoer and the others?"

Ma Xiuying said with a smile: "Just before Brother De came, the child just fell asleep, and I have ordered my servants to take it back to the room to rest."

Cheng De: "By the way, how many of Mu Ying and the others are there?"

Ma Xiuying gave Cheng De a white look: "Since Your Majesty moved into the palace, Muying and the others have lived in a courtyard outside the palace. However, they will come to my place to salute every day. Moreover, they have been busy with children recently. Military affairs, Brother De wants to see them?"

Cheng De waved his hand and said, "It's just that I suddenly thought of them. Since they still have things to do, I won't bother them for now."

suddenly.

Cheng De noticed with sharp eyes a book "The Heroes of Ming Dynasty" placed on the table.

Opening the title page, Cheng De turned his head to look at Ma Xiuying and asked, "Is this written by Shi Naian?"

Ma Xiuying: "It was written by Shi Shang. Shi Shangshu sent it to Luo Guanzhong. He said it was for me to relieve my boredom, and asked me to give it to Brother De Zhangzhangyan."

Cheng De said with a smile: "This Shi Naian is still a cunning, the first hero in this book is actually written by me, tsk tsk is interesting!"

After saying that, Cheng De sank his mind into the book.

Ma Xiuying and the others looked at this scene with smiles on their faces and looked at each other without disturbing Cheng De's reading.

After half an hour.

Cheng De rubbed his eyebrows, raised his head, looked at the darkened sky, and murmured: "It's getting dark so quickly?"

"Brother De is optimistic?"

Ma Xiuying's voice sounded next to Cheng De's ear, and Cheng De turned to look at Ma Xiuying, but Luo Yan and the others were already gone.

"How many of them?"

Ma Xiuying: "They all went back to the house to rest."

Cheng De put down the book in his hand, and walked to Ma Xiuying's side: "Let's go, I'm a little hungry, let's get some food!"

Ma Xiuying said: "Brother De, I have already explained this matter. I guess the food should be ready by now. Let's go directly to the house to eat!"

Cheng De nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to sister Xiuying."

Immediately, Cheng De took Ma Xiuying's hand and walked towards the main room of Kunning Palace.

After entering the room, Cheng De found that candles were lit everywhere in the room, and the whole Kunning Palace was brightly lit for a while.

However, compared with the electric lights in his previous life, Cheng De is still not very satisfied with the light brought by candlelight.

Be sure to get the light out if you get the chance.

However, there is no rush right now, and various conditions are not suitable.

"Brother De, what are you thinking?" Ma Xiuying looked puzzled.

Cheng De smiled and said, "Nothing."

Ma Xiuying: "Brother De, I heard that you went to Jurong County today?"

Cheng De: "Well, I went there for a private visit on Weibo."

Ma Xiuying: "What was the result?"

Cheng De was silent for a while, and then said: "I'm very dissatisfied. Today's private visit on Weibo made me understand a truth."

Ma Xiuying looked towards Cheng De.

Cheng De said: "Governing the country is essentially governing officials. If the officials are not clear, the country will be unclear. If the officials are not governed, the country will not be governed."

Hearing this, Ma Xiuying said silently in her heart: "Governing the country is essentially governing officials. If the officials are not clear, the country will be unclear. If the officials are not governed, the country will not be governed."

Suddenly, Ma Xiuying's eyes lit up.

Ma Xiuying: "Brother De's words are really thought-provoking!"

When Cheng De heard Ma Xiuying's praise, he showed a sad face: "Sister Xiuying, you don't know something!"

Ma Xiuying didn't answer, her gentle eyes met Cheng De's.

Cheng De: "The magistrate of a county still has great power."

After finishing speaking, Cheng De told Ma Xiuying all about what he had experienced during the day.

After Ma Xiuying listened, she thought for a long time before she said, "Brother De wants to weaken the power in the hands of the county magistrate? Or use means to check and balance the county magistrate?"

Cheng De sighed lightly: "I am going to decentralize power to the local areas. According to my vision, the county magistrate is only responsible for local government affairs. As for other powers such as trial cases, I intend to separate them. Also, since ancient times, the imperial power has not been limited. Township is also something I want to solve. However, I don’t have a written charter in my mind, and I only have a rough idea.”

Ma Xiuying was silent.

In this matter, she can't help.

Seeing that Ma Xiuying was silent, Cheng De quickly said: "Sister Xiuying, leave these matters to me to solve. As an indomitable man, I believe this matter can be resolved. However, sister Xiuying insists on doing it every day. Play that set of Tai Chi?"

Ma Xiuying nodded slightly and replied: "Brother De, I believe you. As for the Tai Chi that Brother De mentioned, I insist on doing it every day. Moreover, I also feel that Tai Chi has a great impact on my body." improvement. I don’t know who created this Taijiquan?”

Cheng De said with a smile: "It's good if it works. As for who created it, maybe one day, we can see it too."

Ma Xiuying didn't ask any further questions.

After the two finished eating, they each held a book and read it.

One night passed away quietly.

(End of this chapter)