As time passed, the emperor's family finally reunited in Nanjing.
The eldest princess, Qingnu, is also half a year old.
The other heirs were actually in good health and did not die as young as expected.
Thinking about it, firstly, the doctor is protecting her, and secondly, the concubine is healthy and old enough, so the heir will naturally be fine.
Of course, the emperor's own body was also the most fundamental reason.
There is no need to mention the excitement in the harem.
However, as the autumn harvest is approaching, Nanjing has received bad news.
The Manchu Qing sent envoys south to negotiate.
In other words, it's a warning.
The envoys are both civil and military. Needless to say, the civil servants act as translators and are the real ones in charge, but they are the military men, especially the Manchus.
"If you surrender, I won't be stingy with the prince..."
"Hereditary inheritance, eternal wealth and honor..."
"The two families will be harmonious and the people will be at peace..."
These words sound good individually, but together they are extremely disgusting.
The Manchus, on the other hand, held their heads high and looked proud and complacent.
The civil servant translated it respectfully.
Obviously, those words are still the result of beautification.
Seeing the emperor's ugly face, Zhang Shenyan immediately stood up and scolded:
"If you surrender, why not be your lord? I, the Ming Dynasty, will accept all such good terms and transfer them to your lord intact."
"Jianzhou Jurchen was originally a concubine of the Ming Dynasty. Now she is crowned as a monkey. She only occupied Beijing and tried to be the master of the family. Don't you know that a domestic slave will always be a domestic slave and cannot be the master of the family!"
His fluent words and sharp writing made the civil and military officials of the entire court applaud him.
The Manchu envoy's face turned pale and he was obviously very angry.
"I understand, I'm just pretending." Yan Chong trusted the wat board and couldn't help but murmured as he looked at Zhang Shenyan's brilliant performance.
He glanced at the old and comfortable Zhao Shu again, and finally secretly glanced at the satisfied look in the emperor's eyes, feeling regret in his heart, not to mention how uncomfortable he was.
If I had taken a step earlier, this would be my qualifications.
Finally, the Manchu envoy left in anger, and the court hall was filled with the sound of joy.
Just gaining the upper hand in diplomacy has already made these civil and military officials happy for a long time.
However, Zhu Yixi is realistic after all.
He deeply understood that this time was nothing at all, or even just a trial within a trial.
If there are no jujubes and there are no jujubes, what if you get hit?
Moreover, no matter where the peace-seeking faction exists, the Manchu Qing will not let go of anyone who can influence the morale of the Ming Dynasty's military and people.
After discussing the autumn harvest in the court, the emperor held a cabinet meeting.
As the saying goes, small things should be discussed with a group of people, and big things should be discussed with a small group of people.
Not to mention confidentiality or anything like that, let’s just say that in terms of power, the area on the top of the mountain is limited.
As for the cabinet meeting, the emperor figured out his own way of governing within a few months.
It is somewhere between a royal meeting and a private meeting.
Their number was controlled by the emperor to less than ten people.
That is, the cabinet ministers and the six ministers.
Among them, Wang Yingxiong, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Zhu Mou, the Minister of the Ministry of War, Feng Xianzong, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, Jiang Yueguang, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Lu Daqi, the Minister of the Ministry of Husbandry, and Gao Hongtu, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites.
As for the noble Nine Qings, they had no chance to serve at the table.
Austerity, essence, efficiency.
It's not like Zhu Yixi hasn't considered setting up a military aircraft office like that of the Manchu and Qing Dynasties.
But as we all know, the Military Aircraft Department relies on the emperor to make decisions and must be presided over by an adult and independent emperor.
Once the emperor is in trouble or is unable to handle government affairs, the Military Aircraft Department will be at a standstill.
For example, when Tongzhi and Guangxu succeeded to the throne at a young age, the harem naturally interfered in political affairs. This was the political need of the Manchu Dynasty.
Either a powerful minister or a harem, the Manchu Qing court could only choose the harem to intervene in politics.
Moreover, if someone was as stubborn as Chongzhen, he would die much faster and it would not take seventeen years at all.
For example, the last regent Zaifeng demoted Yuan Shikai if he could not be killed, abused the bannermen, the royal cabinet, and the state-owned road rights...
He and Chongzhen can be described as sleeping dragons and phoenixes.
Comparatively speaking, the current cabinet is quite suitable.
"How about the autumn harvest?"
The emperor's face was calm, without the previous anger and joy. He sat high and stared at several people.
Of course Yan Chongxin understood that the emperor was telling others this as an excuse.
He simply said directly: "Unlike the droughts in previous years, the weather this year has been smooth. According to expectations, the imperial court can harvest more than 8 million shi of grain this autumn."
"Then send one million shi to Luzhou, one million shi to Yangzhou, and another 100,000 shi to Xuzhou."
"The rest of the grain will be left in Nanjing."
The grain here mainly refers to the total share of the local government turned over to the court.
In the past, it was basically divided into 50 and 50, but now there is no need to support the vassal king, it is divided into 30 to 70.
Of course, in places such as Shaanxi and Henan, most of the food was retained to supply the border troops.
"What about commercial tax?" At this time, Zhao Shu continued to ask.
"In terms of commercial taxes, including grain tax, salt tax, iron tax, tea tax, wine tax, iron tax, plus customs duties and taxes, the total is about seven million taels."
"Why so many?" Jiang Yueguang, who has always been outspoken, couldn't help but exclaimed.
Regarding this, Yan Chongxin couldn't help but said proudly: "The tax on Huai salt, well salt and other salts has earned three million taels since the summer tax."
"Tea, iron, grain, wine, etc., about two million taels."
"As for tariffs, there are seven checkpoints on the Yangtze River, the Xiangjiang River, the Ganjiang River, etc. Together, there are about 20 checkpoints. The tariffs are only for the capitals of each province. If they are spread out, there will be more."
"We still dare to use troops."
Lu Daqi couldn't help but said: "The Commercial Taxation Department under the Ministry of Household Affairs has two to three thousand tax collectors alone. The local government has to cooperate when necessary, so no one dares to evade taxes."
"Lü Shangshu is worthy of being a man who knows military skills. He uses military skills in taxation, which can be said to complement each other."
The emperor clapped his hands and praised.
Jiang Yueguangze said with some worry: "Your Majesty, there are a lot of tariffs, which hinders business. Merchants are only interested in profit. If there are too many taxes, prices will be high. It will be the people who will suffer."
As an emperor who loves his people like his own son, Zhu Yixi naturally followed his advice: "There are indeed too many domestic tariffs, which is not conducive to the circulation of department stores. For example, there are too many seven checkpoints on the Yangtze River. Let's cut a few!"
After saying that, the emperor added: "Although the Municipal Shipping Department has been established not long ago, we must pay attention to it."
"Yes!" Yan Chongxin and Lu Daqi nodded quickly.
Compared with direct taxes like checkpoints, indirect taxes like salt taxes are more comfortable.
The emperor summed up his experience.
"How about the military recruitment?"
The responsibilities of the General Staff Department were gradually integrated with those of the Ministry of War and the Fifth Army Commander's Office, but they still retained their prestige.
For example, military recruitment is carried out by the Ministry of War, while military training is carried out by the General Staff Department.
The Fifth Army Governor's Mansion also manages military households, plus it is affiliated with professional titles.
For example, if someone serves as commander-in-chief, according to convention, he must also hold the title of commander-in-chief.