In front of the official hall of the Chief Envoy of Henan Province.
There was silence.
It was almost audible, and the tight breathing of people was so clear. The thumping of heartbeats was like the cowhide drums being beaten in front of the military formation, and the sound shook the void.
The emperor's decree was very formulaic, but it lacked the emperor's usual writing style. It was completely a normal imperial decree.
However, it is exactly this that makes people understand the importance and weight of this will.
Cutting out the formatted text at the beginning and the words of praise for the emperor's grandson, just looking at the last few paragraphs of the decree is enough to make countless daydreams arise in the hearts of people present at the moment.
The emperor who was far away in Yingtian City reaffirmed the power of the emperor's grandson to supervise the country and came in and out. He also increased the authority and scope of power of the emperor's grandson.
'Give me the right.'
‘Wherever he goes, everything that is reported to him by a hundred officials will be decided by the emperor’s grandson; all matters concerning the appointment and dismissal of hundreds of officials will be reported by the emperor’s grandson.’
For no reason, a word suddenly came to everyone's mind.
Emperor Sun!
The surname is not Sun, but the descendants.
With today's decree, the emperor and grandson of the Ming Dynasty can make decisions on the appointment and dismissal of princes, down to the common people.
Even if there are six ministers in the court now, the emperor's grandson can also appoint and remove people.
Has the emperor lost his mind?
Pei Benzhi, who was kneeling in front of the court to receive the imperial edict, Gao Guang and others, couldn't help but have thoughts in their minds. However, there was still a prince and prince in Yingtian City, so the emperor's edict could not be a treacherous edict.
The edict was clear and clear. The person summoned was the eunuch of the twenty-four yamen of the inner court, and the escort was the emperor's own army.
The procedure is legal.
Something that has never happened before!
Everyone became confused.
Zhu Yunxi, on the other hand, raised his head and looked quietly at Wu Liangsheng, the chief eunuch who was holding the imperial edict.
At this time, Wu Liangsheng already had a smile on his face and joy in his eyes. He stepped forward lightly and stood in front of Zhu Yunxi: "Your Majesty, your Majesty's move can be said to be a great act of kindness from the Emperor, a heartfelt gesture, and a trust entrusted by the whole country."
Zhu Yunxi's eyes flashed, he raised his hands to receive the imperial edict, and said in a low voice: "My grandson is in charge of Henan. I want to ask if Sheng Gong is doing well."
Wu Liangsheng turned sideways again, raised his head and looked sideways, and said loudly with a smile: "I pay my respects."
After Dai Tianzi replied, Wu Liangsheng turned around.
Behind him, the little eunuch who had followed him came up with a red lacquered wooden box wrapped in bright yellow satin.
Wu Liangsheng opened the wooden box and took out a warm yellow bright jade seal with both hands. Wu Liangsheng carefully held the jade seal of a square size and put it into Zhu Yunxi's palm.
Wu Liangsheng whispered: "Your Majesty, when I leave the capital, Your Majesty wants me to bring you a message."
Zhu Yunxi traced the bottom of the jade seal with his fingertips, his face moved slightly, and he nodded and said: "I ask for the holy words."
Wu Liangsheng said: "Your Majesty said that everything is fine, but your grandson's daughter must not lose anything."
After the chief eunuch in charge of rituals finished delivering the message, he straightened up his chest, looked at the officials on the floor in the court hall, and said loudly: "Old slave, I would like to congratulate Your Highness."
Everything is fine?
Zhu Yunxi held the imperial edict and jade seal in his hands, lowered his head and said respectfully: "My lord, thank you for your grace."
After saying so, Wu Liangsheng stepped forward, stretched out his hands respectfully, and helped Zhu Yunxi up.
From behind, Zhu Shangbing's eyes were shining brightly and his face was flushing.
After seeing Zhu Yunxi stand up.
Zhu Shangbing immediately shouted loudly.
"I congratulate Your Highness!"
Zhu Gaochi's eyes flashed and he looked at Pei Benzhi, Gao Guang and others beside him.
"I, my ministers, would like to congratulate His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson."
Zhu Yunxi was also filled with heroism at this moment. He turned around and looked at everyone, and then looked sideways at Wu Liangsheng: "Superintendent Wu will rest for a day and return to the capital tomorrow to complete the order?"
Wu Liangsheng looked at the number of officials in the court and realized in his heart that his grandson must be discussing the Henan Province with the officials today. Now that he has to rest for a day, he may also have to understand for himself that he is in Henan Province.
What I have to do is to inform His Majesty when I return to Beijing.
After Wu Liangsheng made up his mind, he bowed and nodded, moved back, and stood aside as if he were the attendant of the emperor's grandson.
Holding the imperial edict and the jade seal in his hands, Zhu Yunxi walked through the crowd and returned to the court.
He put the imperial edict on the wooden stand on the table. He sat down with the jade seal in his hand, turned his palms slightly, and showed the bottom of the jade seal that had been scratched several times.
Just like my personal rights, my grandson Yuanxi.
Canggu's official script is deeply embedded in jade, forming a seal.
He placed the jade seal on the wooden plate and placed his palm on the jade seal. Zhu Yunxi coughed slightly and looked at the officials who stood up and reentered the courtroom.
"I hereby order Pei Benzhi, the magistrate of Chenliu County, to be appointed as the chief envoy of Henan Province, Si Zuo."
"I hereby order Gao Guang, the head of the Department of Officials of the Qing Dynasty, to be appointed as an official of the Department of Inspection and Envoy of Henan Province."
"I hereby order Pan Deshan, a doctor in the Dushui Cleaning Department of the Ministry of Industry, to serve as the governor of the Yellow River water affairs and supervise all matters related to the Yellow River."
"Instruct the Chief Envoy Department of Henan Province and the Inspector General Department of Henan Province to hold a meeting to recommend candidates for the vacancies in the yamen of each department in Henan Province. Their names should be reported, and each one should be stamped with a seal."
Zhu Yunxi's calm voice sounded in the court hall of the Governor's Office of Henan Province.
The voice was not loud, but it was extremely loud at this moment, and it kept lingering for three days.
He explained it perfectly. Once he has the power, he will carry out his orders.
With the seal in the palm of his hand, with just a few words, he sealed out three frontier officials, one in charge.
In the courtroom, all the officials were silent, but their breathing seemed a little heavy.
Pei Benzhi had been an official in Chenliu for eight years, and it was reasonable for Uncle Fang to take charge of the government according to what happened in the past few days.
It is also conceivable that Gao Guang, the head of the Ministry of Personnel, was transferred to the post of inspector of Henan Province. He has been in charge of the Ministry of Personnel's merit examination and the purification of the officials all year round. He is naturally aware of the twists and turns in the court and officialdom, and is in charge.
The Henan Province Inspector Si Yamen was able to calm down the situation so that he could cooperate with Pei Benzhi in handling various matters in Henan Province.
As for the other people present, they were all excited.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Although officials in the capital are expensive, they are not as powerful as delegating power to outsiders.
Now that the officialdom of Henan Province is almost empty, there are naturally countless positions waiting for people like them to fill it. Although it is impossible to do anything that violates the laws of the court now, as long as you work honestly in Henan Province for a few years, you will be able to
The emperor's grandson had stabilized Henan Road, and if he could be transferred to Huitian at that time, he would be able to put on a big red robe and rank in the ministry.
No one can resist the temptation of Dahongpao!
Pei Benzhi and Gao Guang had complicated expressions on their faces. Although all this was expected, the fact that it came together today still made them feel quite complicated.
The impact of a sudden rise and taking over a place is difficult to explain to outsiders.
The two immediately took a step forward, bowed and clasped their fists.
"I accept the order and thank you."
With the two men accepting the order, Zhu Yunxi's order of appointment was completed.
All the officials present cast envious glances at the backs of Pei Benzhi and Gao Guangguang.
As for Pan Deshan who was not present, everyone was slightly envious, but soon they focused their attention on Pei Benzhi and Gao Guangguang, the two new big guys in Henan Province.
After all, even if Pan Deshan is not here now, no one knows what the future will be for a new official position like the Governor of the Yellow River Water Affairs. And more importantly, Pan Deshan, the Governor of the Yellow River Water Affairs, will definitely be the most important person in the government and the public for many years to come.
The hardest and most tiring job.
Zhu Gaochi took a step back silently, lowered his head and turned a deaf ear.
He already had a premonition that Zhu Yunxi, who was holding the imperial edict and jade seal just sent by the old man, would definitely cause him countless troubles that he had planned long ago.
as expected.
When Zhu Gaochi just thought of this.
Zhu Yunxi had already spoken again: "Officials from the tax bureau are mobilizing tax collectors from now on. The Jinyi Guards and Yulin Guards will be stationed in Taikang County. The Beijing Army will recruit Liangjiazi to fill the position of tax collectors in the tax bureau.
The two departments of Henan Province will start from now on to check the number of acres of land in various prefectures and counties in Henan Province. If there is any obstacle to deceive the court, the department of guards in Jinyi and the Henan Province will review and convict the officials of the provincial government.
All temples, Taoist temples, gentry, merchants, and other households with corresponding acres of land in their names are checked and verified, and the required land is for the person, and the tax is for the land. Cooperate with the officials of the tax office to clarify the acres of land, and implement the reform of the tax collector and grain director system.
Anyone who disobeys orders or shows disrespect will be detained and questioned by Jin Yiwei and the various government offices!"
Zhu Yunxi reiterated what he had just said shortly before the decree arrived.
But this time he seemed more confident.
Zhu Gaochi sighed silently.
The last part is about the arrangements for Henan Province. The whole article involves the entire territory of Henan Province and the two yamen of Henan Province, but I have to participate in the whole process.
Zhu Gaochi's eyes became a little sparkling.
I am very worried about whether I will be able to get out of Henan Road alive by then.
Zhu Gaochi, who was still secretly feeling sad, suddenly ran forward.
When he came to his senses, he turned around with resentful eyes and looked at Zhu Shangbing who had just hidden behind him and pushed him.
Zhu Gaochi coughed lightly, waved his arms and said, "I accept your order."
Pei Benzhi and Gao Guang also led the officials behind them to accept the order in unison.
"The two yamen are left behind, and the rest can handle their own affairs."
After making arrangements for the follow-up matters in Henan Province, Zhu Yunxi waved to the officials.
After those officials who had not yet decided which yamen they would be in in Henan Province and were waiting for official positions, they all retired.
Zhu Yunxi sighed softly and looked at Pei Benzhi, Gao Guang, who were left alone, as well as Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Shangbing, and Wu Liangsheng, the eunuch who was waiting silently.
"It's still the same sentence. If Henan Road wants to innovate, it must use heavy blows to wipe out all evil spirits with the power of thunder. Guhui will sit in Kaifeng Mansion until you have sorted out the whole Henan Road."
When it comes to employing people to do things, the tasks are related to millions of subjects in Henan Province. Zhu Yunxi had to give Pei Benzhi and Gao Guang a reassurance.
The newly appointed Chief Minister of Henan Province, Pei Benzhi, was a little hesitant.
Zhu Yunxi looked over calmly: "What doubts does Dachuan have?"
Dachuan is Pei Benzhi's name. Calling him like this at this time is naturally to stop Pei Benzhi from having so many worries.
Pei Benzhi frowned and glanced around. If Gao Guang, as an accompanying official this time, was promoted from the director of the Department of Examination of Merit and Clearing Officials of the Ministry of Rites to the promotion of the Department of Inspection and Envoy of Henan Province, it was a normal operation.
If I had suddenly risen from a seventh-rank county magistrate to a third-rank minister of Zuobu in Henan Daozheng, then I was really lucky, and it was like smoke rising from the ancestral graves.
Pei Benzhi only showed a hint of curiosity when he saw everyone.
Only then did he feel relieved and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness has revolutionized Henan Road and soothed the hearts of the people. I deeply agree. People who have been sick for a long time will also use strong medicine. Military strategists often say that all their achievements can be accomplished in one battle. At present, Henan Road is also
At this point, there is no longer time to boil with warm water.
However, I believe that if Henan Road is to carry out various innovations, it must guard against the power of the countryside. The incident in Donghuzhuang is still before our eyes. The chaos and trouble caused by the people in Kaifeng City are still before our eyes.
There are so many clans in the countryside and monks and Taoists outside the country. If they are involved for benefit, it is like the hatred of killing parents, which will last for generations.
When Your Highness carries out reforms, he should use troops, horses and soldiers to guard against wild chaos in the countryside below the prefecture and county. Promote the people to know the good deeds of the court and benevolent government, and prepare for the instigation of thieves and villains to deceive the millions of people in Henan Province."
Summary in one sentence.
Pei Benzhi was worried that after the reorganization, Henan Province would have a bureaucracy and the implementation of reforms would cause local chaos in Henan Province and needed to be prevented in advance.
Gao Gaoguang looked at the emperor's grandson who was sitting above him, with the imperial edict and jade seal clearly displayed in his hand.
He whispered: "Your Highness, should we summon the Henan Dusi?"
But Zhu Yunxi shook his head: "Prevent chaos at the local level, don't rush it in one day. At present, there are two yamen, and when there are official vacancies, we must check the actual number of acres in various counties in Henan Province as soon as possible."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Pei Benzhi opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something.
The emperor's grandson's response at this moment was completely different from his previous impression.
It was obviously something that needed to be prepared for now, but at this moment, the emperor's grandson turned a blind eye, or rather ignored it.
Pei Benzhi was a little confused.
Could it be that the emperor's grandson just wanted Henan Road to become truly chaotic?
But what kind of chaos is going to happen? Are there going to be chaos everywhere in Henan Province?
Gao Guangguang coughed faintly with his eyes, crossed his arms in front of Pei Benzhi's eyes, then raised his hands and said, "I have received your order, and today I will sort out the list of vacancies for officials in various divisions and yamen in Henan Province and hand it over to His Highness for review."
Pei Benzhi became confused.
It was obvious that what he said was clearer than Guangguang's, but he didn't say another word.
Has he forgotten that he is now the inspector of Henan Province?
With his head full of confusion, Pei Benzhi didn't know how he followed Gao Guang and sent the emperor's grandson out of the Chief Envoy Si Yamen.
Zhu Yunxi took Xiaopang and Xiaohan, who were not busy yet, out of the Chief Envoy Si Yamen.
He walked a little way toward the northwest of the city in the direction of Prince Zhou's Mansion, and then he reacted with a light sigh.
"Uncle Wu is still imprisoned in Kaifeng Mansion Prison."
The chubby Zhu Gaochi rolled his eyes: "You are really a great nephew of my fifth uncle."
Xiaohan Zhu Shangbing snorted twice: "Don't worry, the fifth uncle is well fed and clothed in the prison, and it's no big deal. I have taken good care of my aunt and brothers and sisters in Prince Zhou's Mansion, but I can't
Just leave the palace."
Zhu Yunxi glanced at Xiaohan and felt that this guy was really his father's biological child.
He didn't say anything, just turned around and walked towards the city wall.
Today's Kaifeng Fucheng has been taken over by the troops and horses under Yu Ma and Tang Bi. Yu Ma, the capital of Henan Province, is currently in charge of only more than 10,000 people. Together with Tang Bi's Yulin Right Guards, the total is 20,000 troops.
, jointly protect Kaifeng Fucheng.
When a few people arrived at the city wall, there were only many officers and soldiers standing behind the city wall holding spears.
Looking into the distance from the city wall, we can see the real victims covered with mud, with holes under their clothes, and no longer wearing white linings. Under the leadership of the new Henan Province Yousi Yamen officials, they are busy rectifying the damage left by the flood.
Mark of.
Zhu Gaochi glanced at the busy scene outside the city and whispered: "Pei Benzhi must still be confused now."
Zhu Yunxi chuckled: "Gao Guangguang will probably explain it clearly to him."
"Did this decision come after the Donghuzhuang incident? At present, the crimes of officials and gentry in Henan Province we have are already too numerous to mention. In the countryside, the imperial government's policies are simply ignored, or they are deceived by refusal.
.
You are just waiting for the real chaos to break out in Henan Road, and then you can light this fire and burn it vigorously.
But what I don’t understand is, what are you going to do after the fire starts?”
Zhu Yunxi turned to look at Xiaopang, who half understood but still didn't understand the other half, and smiled: "Do you remember what I said that you might have to return to Yingtian?"
Zhu Gaochi frowned in surprise.
"The sixth line of Zhou Yikun's hexagram: dragons fight in the wild!"
Xiaopang took a deep breath, and without seeing any different changes on Zhu Yunxi's face, he continued: "The dragon fights in the wild, and its blood is black and yellow. The dragon is yang, and this line is yin. The yin and yang are fighting in the wild on the outskirts of the city.
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He took a deep breath and his chest heaved heavily.
"Today you asked Pei Benzhi, Gao Guang and the others to lead the two new divisions of Henan Province to implement various reforms without taking any precautions, just to wait for Henan Province to bleed into a river!"
Zhu Yunxi smiled slightly and was noncommittal.
He patted Xiaohan on the shoulder.
Zhu Shangbing turned around with a groan, a blank expression on his face.
"Are you going to kill someone?"
Zhu Yunxi smiled again: "Actually, we already know in our hearts that what the imperial court wants to do does not mean that everyone in the world wants to do it. Zhejiang Province has been promoting the practice of dividing people into acres for several years, and I killed half of them.
The officialdom of Zhejiang Province was only established. Moreover, Zhejiang Province is divided into seven parts by mountains and three parts by land, so the benefits of an acre of land are not much.
But what about other places? Why has the second uncle repeatedly wanted to give up his wife in recent years? We should have understood a long time ago that the second uncle either knew what was going on, or had heard about it.
Are the gentry all over the world really willing to pay taxes and get preferential treatment? The past few years seem to be calm, but now look at Henan Road.
If you take a peek at one place and see the whole picture, among the Liudao prefectures that have implemented reforms at this time, is Henan Province the only one like this?"
Zhu Gaochi was silent for a moment, and finally he could only whisper: "After all, I thought less. Are you going to attack the entire government and the public... But, are you not afraid of offending everyone and causing a big disaster?"
Zhu Yunxi sneered twice.
"Who is the enemy? Who is the friend?"
"Now I am waiting quietly, waiting for the whole Henan Daofu County to be in chaos. Then I will have the opportunity to do another shocking thing!"