Ming Dynasty: My father Yongle, Forever Reigns Over Mountains and Rivers

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In the spring of the seventeenth year of Yongle's reign, the emperor moved the capital to Beijing.

Beijing was designated as the capital, and it was called Xingzai. Six ministries were established, and the seals of Nanjing's bureaus were given to the yamen in Beijing. The seals of Nanjing's bureaus were added to the two characters Nanjing, and the imperial edict to move the capital to Beijing was announced to the world.

The new capital of Beijing, which lasted for thirteen years, has since ushered in its glorious moment as the center of the Ming Empire.

However, the capital of the empire was changed from Nanjing to Beijing. In addition to the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, Zhu Di, as the emperor, was also very busy.

The first and most important thing is that he needs to confirm the list of personnel in the two capitals and seven departments.

Although Nanjing is no longer the capital, it is the former capital of the Ming Dynasty and has an extremely important political status.

Moreover, the territory of the Ming Dynasty has increased by more than ten times compared with before. After the imperial court moves its capital to Beijing, it is inevitable that its dominance and control over the south will decline. This is helpless.

For various reasons, Zhu Di decided to retain Nanjing's capital status and a set of central institutions, including the Seventh Ministry, the Metropolitan Inspectorate, the General Affairs Department, the Fifth Military Governor's Office, the Hanlin Academy, and the Imperial College. The levels of officials were also the same as in Beijing.

Now, what Zhu Di has to do is to finalize the list of the extra Nanjing court team.

In fact, Zhu Di had already discussed this matter with Zhu Gaoxu, but he had not yet made up his mind.

The current nine ministers of the court will naturally follow him to the new capital of Beijing. After they arrive in Beijing, they each have important matters to attend to.

As a result, the extra candidates are not easy to determine.

Zhu Di was looking at a list and fell into deep thought.

Little Sniffle came over in a hurry and reminded in a low voice.

Your Majesty, Mr. Jin is here!

Hurry up!

A moment later, Jin Zhong hurried in and was about to salute, but was stopped by Zhu Di.

No need for these false courtesy, you and I have been kings and ministers for so many years, please sit down quickly!

Jin Zhong smiled and nodded, and sat directly on the brocade stool without any hesitation.

I remember that when the emperor was still King Yan, he and Yao Guangxiao were sitting on the left and right sides of King Yan, discussing matters of appeasement.

Now that the emperor has ordered the capital to be moved to Beijing, they have to return to the place where they launched their troops to suppress the war.

It's just a pity that things are different and people are different!

Looking at Jin Zhong's old face, Zhu Di seemed to have remembered something and sighed inexplicably.

Time flies so fast!

I have been ruling the world for seventeen years!

Jin Zhong smiled and nodded, Your Majesty is at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, and it won't be a problem to come for another seventeen years. However, the old minister's body is getting weaker and weaker, and I'm afraid he won't be able to survive this winter.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Di's expression suddenly changed.

Of the old minister Jingnan who is still with him now, only Jin Zhong is left!

If you are not in good health, don't work too hard.

Why don't I assign a minister to the Ministry of War and let him assist you in handling chores, then you can rest in peace and recuperate.

The old minister who followed me to conquer the world, now you are the only one left! You must never abandon me like this!

Jin Zhong was also very moved after hearing Zhu Di's heartfelt words.

But as a minister, how can he let His Majesty the Emperor worry about him for his own reasons?

So Jin Zhong decisively refused and shook his head with a smile.

Your Majesty, these old bones should have been buried in the ground back then.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince saved my life, and I have been surviving until now.

I will have no regrets in my life when I can see the Emperor sweeping across the Mobei grasslands and conquering the grasslands with my own eyes.

When Zhu Di heard this, he snorted angrily.

Now when Zhu Gaoxu was mentioned, he became angry.

That bastard Prince!

The imperial court is about to move the capital, and all the temple supervisors are very busy!

He is a good prince. He went to inspect Jiangnan without saying a word. I wish I could give him a slap!

Jin Zhong was stunned when he heard this and didn't know what to say.

Still the same behavior, still the same taste, the prince is still the prince!

Your Majesty, the prince always makes decisions before acting, so there is no need to criticize him too much.

The meaning of this sentence is very simple. His abilities are there. If he wants to patrol Jiangnan, just let him go. Why do you care so much!

Zhu Di rolled his eyes at him angrily and said in a feint of anger: Are you, old man, talking to the prince?

Haha, I don't dare, old minister. Jin Zhong shook his head innocently.

The monarch and his ministers looked at each other and smiled. Some words did not need to be said too bluntly.

Zhu Di handed the list to Jin Zhong and motioned for the latter to take a look.

This is the list of seven ministers in Nanjing drawn up by the prince. What do you think?

Jin Zhong took a look at the list and couldn't help but gasped.

Nanjing's official minister, Wang Ji!

Nanjing Minister of Household Affairs, Zhou Chen!

Nanjing Ministry of Rites Shangshu, edited by Zou!

Chen Qia, Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing!

Zeng Qi, Minister of Nanjing Academy of Sciences!

Except for the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment in Nanjing and the Minister of the Ministry of Industry in Nanjing, who had no candidates, the other five departments were all his followers, Zhu Gaoxu!

Prince, Prince, what do you want to do? You want to rebel!

Although it is said that if the imperial court moves its capital to Beijing, the power of Nanjing's six ministers will inevitably decrease. Even if their nominal status is the same as that of Beijing's six ministers, everyone knows that the two are not on the same level at all.

But after all, this is a court minister, a second-rank court official. You are just like selling cabbage, are you doing wholesale business here?

What do you want to do, build your own little court in Nanjing?

His Majesty the Emperor is not dead yet!

He is simply an extremely bastard and extremely arrogant!

Jin Zhong shook his head speechlessly, and UU Reading www.uukanshu.net couldn't help but smile.

This is really something that boy Zhu Gaoxu can do!

No wonder His Majesty the Emperor has a strong opinion of him now!

Try this with another prince!

I've peeled off all my skin for you!

Ahem, Your Majesty, Your Highness, this is...

Isn't that outrageous? If he were around, I would not only hang him up and beat him!

Zhu Di shouted angrily and slapped the desk.

This bastard still has a reason. He said that he recommended all talented officials and left them in Nanjing to gain experience.

Hearing this, Jin Zhong looked at the list again and nodded somewhat suddenly.

Your Majesty, what you say makes sense.

Leaving aside the others for now, the Emperor should still have an impression of Zhou Chen and Zhou Xunru, right?

The whip method was successfully implemented in the south of the Yangtze River, and this son is indispensable. The old officials heard that his reputation is now notorious, and the gentry and powerful people hate him with all their heart!

When Zhou Chen was mentioned, Zhu Di also nodded.

This is indeed an official!

In order to implement a whipping method, I almost lost my life!

Moreover, he completed his errand perfectly and made such a great contribution, so it is reasonable for him to be promoted!

It's just that Chen Qia is not suitable to stay in Nanjing. He should go to Beijing with the emperor.

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Di's face changed slightly.

Jin Zhong took the initiative and made a seemingly absurd request.

Your Majesty, I'm old. It's a long way to Beijing, and Beijing is a bitter cold place. Why don't you let me stay here in Nanjing to retire!

Chen Qia is both civil and military, and has served in the Annan army. The affairs of the Ministry of War are entrusted to him, so the emperor can rest assured!

Here in Nanjing, there must be someone on duty to prevent anything from going wrong!

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