Chapter 157

In fact, the scattered national destiny can also be gathered.

Zhu Zhankan silently watched the constantly filling up the gathering array base.

He couldn't help but sigh.

The golden belt for killing and arson!

"Brother, the island country is finished, let's spread the victory news!"

...

"Great victory! Great victory!"

The victory news was transported back to the territory of Daming.

Several cavalrymen let their horses run freely.

The news of the great victory was delivered to the territory.

The memorial was quickly transmitted to Yingtian.

Yang Shiqi, the cabinet scholar, the left spring palace scholar, and the left Zhongyun of the Zhanshifu, sat in the courtyard with his eyes closed.

A young man of about twenty years old walked out of the courtyard door anxiously.

"Stop!"

Yang Shiqi's deep voice sounded.

Yang Ji's steps froze, he turned around and smiled flatteringly: "Dad, I have an appointment with my friend... You see..."

"Ji'er, Dad has told you more than once to stay away from those gentry in Ji'an."

Yang Shiqi sighed. His reputation for most of his life would sooner or later be defeated by this boy.

Especially, this son of a bitch hangs out with those landlords and gentry all day long.

"Dad, I'm grown up!"

Yang Ji lowered his head in dissatisfaction.

It was you who got involved with those gentry in Jiangnan at the beginning, and it is you who is drawing a line with them now.

In this day and age, is it so easy to draw a line after accepting someone's gift?

"You...rebellious son!"

"Forget it, forget it!"

Yang Shiqi waved his hand, signaling Yang Ji to get out quickly.

After Yang Ji left, Yang Shiqi was left alone.

"Alas, I hope I am overly worried!"

Ten days ago, Yang Shiqi received greetings from many landlords and gentry in Jiangnan.

The key greeting was - the navy!

"Too fast! The new navy."

The Ming navy was built too fast!

The navy ships were powerful and had many soldiers.

In just a few days of entering the sea, most of the smuggling ships were investigated and dealt with.

If they were just investigated, it would be fine.

The key is that if they don't obey, they will be bombarded with cannons!

This made many wealthy businessmen in Jiangnan unbearable.

Where did they get their wealth?

The sea! Smuggling!

Under the cover of Zheng He's navy, they could still steal a little.

But once the new navy appeared.

They couldn't get any benefits at all!

Chapter 165 The debate between civil and military officials

Baohe Hall.

Zhu Di entertained civil and military officials.

The sound of wine and food was like a bell.

There were two rows of tables and stools in the hall, and civil officials and military officials stood in two rows. Tall wine jars stood on the table, and meat and vegetables were embellished next to them.

Zhu Di didn't like to hold fancy banquets.

He also doesn't like extravagance except for war.

After all, the emperor's daily clothes are only eight sets for four seasons.

Frugality is an idea engraved in his bones.

It may be related to the fact that the prince often says that he has no money.

This banquet is an accident!

Conquer Mobei and bombard the island country.

The two wars were successfully completed.

Especially I heard that the island country has a very rich silver reserve.

The silver is on the way back.

He was a little extravagant and held a banquet far more luxurious than before.

Zhu Di sat on the dragon chair with a wine glass in his hand.

Overlooking the various states of the ministers under his seat.

Some were drinking in a depressed mood, some were calling friends, and some were walking around.

When they were having fun, a Jinyiwei came in respectfully and presented a sealed file.

After reading it.

Zhu Di smiled and twisted his beard, and the eunuch beside him sang in unison.

It was quiet in an instant, and all the officials were silent.

Zhu Di coughed lightly and laughed heartily: "Since I ascended the throne, I have conquered the northern desert twice, and Alutai dared not look south."

"I never thought that the Tatars would be destroyed in such a battle!"

"The island country has been disrespectful since the time of the previous emperor."

"Now, it is completely destroyed!"

"Thanks to Zhankan and Zhanji!" Zhu Di smiled more and more brilliantly: "If I am lucky enough to see my ancestors again, I can say it!"

The prince bowed immediately after hearing the voice: "My son, congratulations to your majesty!"

The ministers said in unison: "Congratulations to your majesty!"

"Everyone! Let's drink!"

The emperor left the table, and the atmosphere of the banquet became more harmonious.

Several important ministers also left the banquet one after another.

The imperial study.

As the saying goes, hold small meetings for big things and big meetings for small things.

Representatives of military honors: Xu Zengshou, Duke of Dingguo, Zhu Yong, Duke of Chengguo, and Chen Mao, Marquis of Ningyang.

Zhang Fu, Duke of Yingguo, is still floating on the sea.

Civilian representatives: Minister of Revenue Xia Yuanji, Minister of Personnel Jian Yi, Minister of War Jin Zhong.

And Yang Shiqi, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, stood behind like a minion.

The cabinet was already formed during the Yongle period.

But the official rank of the cabinet was not high, and it was mainly responsible for assisting the emperor or the regent prince in handling government affairs.

There was no independent administrative power.

According to actual power and qualifications, Yang Shiqi was actually not qualified to stand here and hold a small meeting.

However, the meeting needed someone to take notes.

So Yang Shiqi got in.

Of course, the golden bean of the King of Han was indispensable.

This is the biggest representative of the nobles.