"Fellow Qings, please go and do your work first..." Under the gazes of Han Qing and others, Emperor Chongzhen picked up a memorandum, stretched out his hand and signaled: "Wang Dehua, go and serve some tea and cakes to Han Qing and others."

After saying this, regardless of the reaction of everyone in the palace, he concentrated on reading the memorial in his hand. He was very curious about how Han Xu and the others came up with opinions on how Ji Miyong, the third assistant, should be handled.

In the Ming Dynasty, Jianlu took advantage of the situation and invaded, causing great turmoil in the country. It can be seen that it was incorrect to implement Yuan Chonghuan's proposal to reduce troops and reduce pay in Jimiyong Sanxie.

The peace of Liaoning is certainly very important, but the security of the capital is even more important. If all the old nests are called Jianlu, even if you recover all Liaodong, what is the political significance?

One place for another?

'The conservative and prudent style of Han Xu's voting opinions can be seen at a glance. He reduced expenditures elsewhere, increased the money and food of Ji Miyong Sanxie, governed the garrison from the north of Zhili, and selected a group of garrison soldiers.

Prioritize the replenishment to key passes and defense lines, and slowly map out key points in various locations.'

When he asked the Supervisor of Ceremonies to deliver Ji Miyong's memorial to the cabinet, Emperor Chongzhen specifically told him to order all cabinet ministers to draft their own opinions.

From this, we can also see which of Han Xu, Li Biao, Zhou Daodeng, He Ruchong, and Qian Xiangkun are considered to have some real ability, and which are considered to be representatives of the retreat school.

Since he wanted to increase the power of capable ministers who were pragmatic and did practical things, the best way Emperor Chongzhen could think of was to add them to the cabinet, where they would be in charge of the affairs of each stall as a cabinet scholar.

Only in this way can everything become meaningful.

"Li Biao, your opinion is just to tear down the east wall to mend the west wall, treat headaches, head pain, and foot pain. As you said, draw the elite of the loyal and brave army and make up for it in Jimiyong Sanxie. What I have accumulated

Just scatter all the seedlings of the new army.'

After seeing Li Biao's opinions on the vote, Emperor Chongzhen flashed a cold look and felt a little unhappy. He had no good impression of this representative who used to support the Yuan faction.

While Emperor Chongzhen was reading these memorials, Han Xu, Li Biao and other cabinet ministers did not have much thought in dealing with the affairs at hand.

After all, the current case of Yuan Chonghuan supervised by the Jinyi Guards has stirred up trouble in the court. Now that the emperor has finally come to the Wenhua Palace to manage politics, some people must want to take this opportunity to dissuade him.

For example, Han Xu.

For example, Li Biao.

But people like Zhou Daodeng and He Ruchong were thinking about how not to involve themselves in it.

'It seems that the Yuan case will be speeded up.' After reading the votes of several people, Emperor Chongzhen frowned and secretly said in his heart: 'Except Han Xu, for the political purpose of stabilizing the situation, he can continue to serve.

, Li Biao, Zhou Daodeng and others must be removed from the cabinet.'

There is too much bureaucracy.

Real talent and learning are too little.

This was Emperor Chongzhen's evaluation of Li Biao and Zhou Daodeng after reading the draft. It was a pure waste of quotas for them to remain in the cabinet.

"Until we have the ability to negotiate with the officials, gentry, and scholars to do things according to their own will, the cabinet seems to really have to maintain the political structure of 'one leader, one deputy, and seven groups of assistants.'"

Emperor Chongzhen held the memorial in his hand and thought to himself: 'Although this will lead to disagreements among the majority, it is still better than letting a bunch of random people control such power.

The conservative forces in the Ming Dynasty were huge, and it was simply unrealistic to suppress them in a short period of time. Otherwise, there would not have been the strange phenomenon of frequently changing cabinet ministers in an attempt to scare the monkeys and scare the chickens.

The trend of retreat and gossip has become prevalent in the Ming Dynasty officialdom. If many courtiers are dismissed at once, it will inevitably cause political incidents. As for the power groups behind them, they will definitely do something wrong.'

The power held by the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty and their intricate and complex network of relationships are unimaginable. Using force will only cause more troubles.

"Your Majesty... the Jinyi Guards are now supervising the case of Yuan Chonghuan, which is too extreme."

Li Biao's voice sounded, calling Emperor Chongzhen back to reality from his thoughts. When he saw Li Biao bowing his hands and admonishing him, Emperor Chongzhen frowned slightly.

"In such an important place as the Meridian Gate, Luo Yangxing actually allowed the Jin Yiwei to put up a sign and accuse him of having no basis. This is clearly Luo Yangxing's intention to investigate and deal with the matter as quickly as possible.

Your Majesty is a benevolent and holy king of the Ming Dynasty. You should not rely solely on the words of Jin Yiwei. You should transfer Yuan Chonghuan from the imperial prison to the Ministry of Punishment and hold a joint trial with the three judicial departments.

The imperial court is currently being disturbed by the royal guards who are pretending to be the emperor. If things continue like this, I'm afraid..."

"That's enough."

Faced with Li Biao's flattering words and wanted to persuade him to transfer Yuan Chonghuan to the Three Laws Division, Emperor Chongzhen said indifferently: "As the second minister of the Ming Dynasty cabinet, you don't think about how to help me relieve my worries, but you are focused on getting into the situation."

Regarding Yuan Chonghuan, I want to ask you, are you Yuan Chonghuan's second assistant?"

"I have never had such an idea!"

Li Biao's expression changed drastically, he knelt down and looked at Emperor Chongzhen and said excitedly: "Everything I said was for the sake of the country, I..."

Emperor Chongzhen didn't listen at all to what Li Biao said. He looked at Han Xu, Zhou Daodeng, He Ruchong and others with cold and stern eyes, and frowned.

"Your Majesty, I feel that reusing the Imperial Guards is putting the cart before the horse."

Seeing Emperor Chongzhen's eyes looking at him, Han Xu stepped forward bravely, cupped his hands and said: "What Li Cifu just said was out of the stability of the country and the country, out of his own public conscience, and not for his own selfish interests.

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Your Majesty, have you forgotten the harm and turmoil that the factory guards controlled by the former Wei eunuchs brought to the country? You were the emperor..."

Wei Jiao, Wei Jiao.

That is an extension of imperial power!

Is it possible that the Ming Dynasty is strong only if everything is decided by your civil servants?

In the Ming Dynasty during the Little Ice Age, various bad policies broke out, disasters occurred frequently in various places, officials protected each other, officials and gentry colluded, class conflicts intensified, and land annexation was severe. Don't I see these objective facts more clearly than you do?

If I really listen to you on everything, then why should I bother with these things and just give up the throne to you and go up to the mountains to fight guerrillas.

Emperor Chongzhen's eyes were shining with brilliance. He sat quietly on the dragon chair, listening to what Li Biao, Han Xu and others said, and looking at He Ruchong and others who lowered their heads and said nothing.

At this moment, Emperor Chongzhen had a clearer understanding of the saying that the butt determines the head. In terms of dynastic rule, imperial power and ministerial power had no intention of living in peace and harmony. He wanted to achieve his own political goals.
Chapter completed!