First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Although Zhu Yuanzhang was busy all day, he did not dare to neglect Zhang Ximeng's promise. Therefore, after discussing with Li Shanchang, he decided to appoint Jiang Nan as the leader.

There are four Qing Li Divisions under the Du Branch Bureau, which respectively calculate the money and grain taxes in the household, local, military, and business districts.

As soon as this yamen was established, it revealed an awe-inspiring murderous intent.

Even the Zhongshu Province can't manage the situation in the military, but the branch bureaus can, from the imperial court to the localities, from the army to the people, especially the commercial taxation is also under the supervision.

The entire Wu Kingdom is covered by it, like a big net, covering the sky and the sun.

"Li Xiang, I don't think this is right!" The person who spoke was Li Menggeng, who had just replaced Li Xi as the Minister of Punishment... According to Li Shanchang's habit, he felt that he could not let his subordinates have too much power, and he could not alienate anyone who had influence. powerful person.

The so-called influential people are naturally the fellow villagers and confidants who started with Lao Zhu.

The status of Zhang Ximeng, Li Shanchang can't be at the mercy, even generals such as Xu Da, can't interfere with Li Shanchang.

All he can control are ministers and ministers.

Take Yang Yuangao as an example. He worked in the Ministry of Rites and was also in charge of the Ministry of Military Affairs. He was recently transferred to the Ministry of Personnel. Originally Tao An was in charge of the Ministry of Rites, but after he went down, Li Xi succeeded the Ministry of Rites from the Ministry of Punishment, and Li Menggeng was transferred from the Ministry of Household to the Ministry of Punishment...

Every once in a while, Li Shanchang will make adjustments to prevent someone from monopolizing a department and not listening to dispatch.

Fortunately, these people's abilities are still decent, so although Lao Li is tossing, the administrative efficiency is still there, and even due to proper mobilization, this group of people can be kept in a state of trembling, as if facing a great enemy, and it is also guaranteed to a considerable extent. clean.

Even Zhang Ximeng can only sigh, he is indeed a micro-manipulation expert!

Li Menggeng was a fellow of Li Shanchang's family. He was transferred to the Criminal Department this time. On the issue of legislation, he accepted Zhang Ximeng's command, so he was also a colleague with Jiang Nan.

Under Zhang Ximeng, the first is the Ministry of Punishment, the second is the Hanlin Academy, and the third is the Du Branch Bureau... If Zhang Ximeng held a memory, Li Menggeng and Jiang Nan would most likely sit under the same roof.

Working with a yellow-haired girl, Li Menggeng can't be blamed.

"Li Xiang, the Du Branch Bureau is too lenient. In the future, the Ministry of Households, the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of War are all under control. Where will the Central Book Province be placed? Li Xiang, how can you Promise!"

Li Shanchang sneered in his heart, I don't agree?

If I don't agree, my life will be lost!

The establishment of this sub-bureau is not as simple as simply adding a yamen. The power game behind it has at least three layers, including Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhongshusheng, including Li Shanchang and Zhang Ximeng, and also including Li Shanchang and his subordinate officials... Multi-party games, plus the general trend , which led to the emergence of the branch bureau.

Li Shanchang lost a lot of points at Lao Zhu. If Zhang Ximeng hadn't dragged him, Lao Li might have overturned... In that case, Zhang Ximeng would take over Li Shanchang's position and lose his detached status.

And Zhu Yuanzhang suspected the Zhongshu Province, so he had to arrange for someone to manage the Zhongshu Province, otherwise, the Zhongshu Province might be abolished.

In addition, Li Shanchang was scared by the people below, and he also hoped that someone could restrain these things from the outside.

Therefore, it is the right time and place, and all kinds of coincidences have prompted the emergence of the branch bureau.

Otherwise, if you want to arrange a random yamen to supervise hundreds of officials, isn't that a joke? Don't say that the Zhongshu Province does not agree, there will be a commotion at the Metropolitan Procuratorate, from top to bottom, it will not stop.

There was simply no movement now, only Li Menggeng came to chew on his tongue, and Li Shanchang still had a way to suppress it.

"I know, you think the Du branch bureau is too lenient! But what can you do about it? Du branch bureau is a pair of eyes of a superior, and a knife in Zhang Zhang's hand... But don't worry, it's not that bad. "

Li Menggeng was puzzled, "Li Xiang, I heard that it seems that the Ministry of Households will be investigated first. The lower official has just been transferred and left the household. If something happens, what should the lower official do?"

Li Shanchang was suddenly startled and stared at Li Menggeng angrily: "You, are you embezzling?"

Li Menggeng was so frightened that he waved his hands hastily, "Don't say that, no, no! Xiaguan is just worried. Every year there are thousands of things that can't help but some omissions. If someone catches it, Xiaguan is not easy to explain!"

Li Shanchang looked at him seriously and believed in the explanation at all. Like him, this Li Menggeng was from a small official background. What Li Shanchang couldn't handle, he couldn't handle it, I'm afraid he was not as good as himself!

If this sub-bureau really starts to take action, perhaps Li Menggeng will be the first sacrifice... Li Shanchang turned around in his heart a few times, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"You, you have always been suspicious... Are you frightened by the momentum of the Du branch?"

Li Menggeng was shocked, "Li Xiang, how can you see it?"

"Why do you see it? Although the Du branch bureau is under the rule of Zhang Xiang, the real person in charge of the Du branch bureau is a female class... She has no officials who need to be attached. Even if it wants to run, it will not be a year or a half. No way. After so long, how can we do a thorough investigation? Not to mention the replacement of the Minister of Household Affairs, you may not continue to work as the Minister of Punishment."

"What? Li Xiang, you, you want to..." Li Menggeng was shocked.

Li Shanchang quickly waved his hand, "Don't get me wrong, since the official system is being adjusted, the number of branch offices has been added. I guess that six ministers may not be enough. The superior wants to arrange two ministers for each one. I mean to arrange a few more people to participate in politics... ... There is still no news from Zhang Xiang. You don't have to be busy for now, if there are no accidents, I plan to promote you to political affairs."

When Li Menggeng heard this, he was instantly elated.

And he also heard some wind noise.

Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to increase the number of Shangshu, which was to prepare for the expansion of the six departments in the future... and Li Shanchang's plan to increase the number of political affairs, in fact, was to strengthen the authority of the Zhongshu Province.

Don't look at Zhang Ximeng's suggestion, Li Shanchang has adjusted his position and obeyed Lao Zhu's will. But it is also natural to add some convenience to yourself.

That's right, that's what happened!

"Li Xiang, as long as the subordinates are promoted to political affairs, they must obey orders and obey Li Xiang's orders."

Li Shanchang glared at him and said displeasedly, "Why do you obey my orders? We are all high-ranking officials, and everything is arranged by King Wu."

"I understand, I understand!" Li Menggeng agreed thiefly, and then he was relieved and went on smiling.

It's just that Li Menggeng didn't notice. After he left, Lao Li's expression changed instantly. He couldn't be led by this idiot. We have to prepare in advance. If the branch office finds something, we will immediately follow. It seems that we are discerning, is it different from this bunch of things!

This guy Li Shanchang is simply Xunzong holding the steering wheel, old driver!

I just don't know how many people he has to get rid of with this hearse drifting?

Compared with Li Shanchang's cautiousness, Zhang Ximeng was much more relaxed. The sub-bureau was a big deal, and he had to make good use of it. Even if Jiang Nan couldn't handle it, he still had a way. The big deal was changing someone.

But before that, Zhang Ximeng still took the time to watch Zhu Ying's graduation exam. As an ordinary parent, it is Zhu Ying's ability.

This kid is a big problem in studying, but when he rides on a horse, he is like a dragon. Although he is not yet fifteen years old, he is very good at archery and has great strength. In the personal force competition, he deserves to take the first place. Name, far behind the people behind.

When it was time to lead the team and conduct actual combat drills, Zhu Ying's performance was even better. They simulated an attack on a mountain. Zhu Ying first dispatched a small group of troops to lure the enemy into depth, and then ambush troops were dispatched to wipe out the opponent.

Another clean win.

Because of these two big wins, it directly made up for the deficiencies in the written test. Zhu Ying won the first place in the total score and graduated successfully!

Faced with this situation, Zhang Ximeng was not so surprised.

"Do you know why you got the first place in the exam?"

Zhu Ying blinked, he could clearly feel the low pressure on his elder brother.

"It's definitely not because I'm smart, right?"

When he said this, Zhang Ximeng couldn't say anything, so he could only reach out and rub his forehead.

"You're not stupid... but I also think you know that from the age of eight, you can eat meat and eggs almost every day, and your physical condition is better than many of your peers. And you know so many generals, as long as you want to learn , they will all give away, they won't hide it. Plus you work hard, so there is a reward, understand? "

"Understood! I don't fully understand!" Zhu Ying pondered: "This, is this wrong?"

"It's not wrong, but compared with ordinary people, your conditions are too good, and ordinary people work very hard, but the rewards for their efforts are much lower than yours. Even more people don't know at all. Where to work hard, the heavy pressure of life has left them no time to think, so they can only live by... Do you understand this time?"

Zhu Ying took a deep breath, and most of the joy of winning the first place suddenly disappeared... It's not that he didn't work hard, but that his efforts were not rewarded. I don't know where to work hard?

That's right, if it wasn't for the famous teachers like Xu Da and Hua Yun who taught him, but a 250-year-old teacher, no matter how hard he tried, it probably wouldn't be very effective.

It is even said that you simply cannot find a master who leads you to the beginning.

"Big brother, you said that if I didn't meet you back then, would I be like those ordinary people who couldn't find the temple gate with their pig heads?"

Zhang Ximeng grinned, it was I who met you and then Zhu Yuanzhang!

"Brother told you this, not to deny your hard work and intelligence... but to tell you that you should always be aware of your status, don't get carried away, and don't really think that you are the son of heaven. You have to have the heart of an ordinary person. One point is that when you lead troops to fight in the future, you will benefit endlessly."

For so many years, Zhang Ximeng seldom taught himself this little brother, but at this juncture, he felt that he had to remind this kid that you can be stubborn, you can not love to learn, you can make any small mistakes, but you can't see yourself clearly.

Zhu Ying thought for a while, then grinned: "Brother, I seem to understand a little bit, but don't worry, I will keep it in my heart and keep thinking about it... By the way, I won't go to my godfather today, nor to you. Home...I want to have dinner with my classmates, have a performance, and then go boating on Xuanwu Lake, it seems that many of my classmates haven't been there yet!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and nodded, "Go ahead and have fun with the big guy."

Zhu Ying agreed and turned around and ran back to martial arts.

Zhang Ximeng also returned to his duty room. Not far from his duty room, there was a duty room with the door open, and people kept coming in and out, holding the account book in his arms, very busy.

Is it the branch office?

There is no need to arrange it yourself, Jiang Nan is already busy?

Zhang Ximeng was curious, but didn't bother ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ When he passed Song Lian's duty room, the old man came out with a smile, took Zhang Ximeng in, and told him about Jiang Nan.

"Zhang Xiang, I've been looking at it for a long time. It's really resolute! Checking the account books and arranging the liquidation, I was very busy. I opened my eyes, this woman is ruthless, and she is three points better than us! "

Zhang Ximeng was also surprised, but he didn't expect this Jiang Nan to be really capable.

Song Lian said again: "Zhang Xiang, she will be our colleague from now on, do you think it is convenient to arrange to get together to chat? Originally, we have new people here, we are eating and drinking together, drinking happily, and getting to know each other... Now When a woman comes, I don't dare to invite her rashly, and I don't even know what to say to her, it's up to Zhang Xiang."

"Look at me?"

Zhang Ximeng was stunned, how could I know what to do?

Although theoretically speaking, Zhang Ximeng supports letting women enter the officialdom and giving everyone a chance to compete fairly. But when it was really implemented, Zhang Ximeng discovered that there were indeed inconveniences everywhere.

He sat in the duty room for a while, noticed the bag of tea, and sent a small gift over there?

It's just tea, I'm afraid it's not good?

What will girls like?

Zhang Ximeng thought about it for a long time, and suddenly came up with an idea. He brought over the stove for making tea, and found another small pot. After looking at it for a long time, he went to the back stables to go around again.

When Zhang Ximeng came back, he had an extra bucket of toilet milk in his hand, covered with filtered gauze, and a small jar of honey.

Zhang Ximeng grabbed a handful of top-quality Longjing, and threw it directly into the pot to fry it. When the aroma of the tea came out, he poured it into the mare's milk, kept stirring until it boiled, then filtered it into the bucket with gauze, and added a tablespoon of honey. .

A small bucket of milk tea is ready.

It smells good. It is estimated that girls will like the best milk tea in West Lake, right?

Zhang Ximeng decided to greet his subordinates...

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