The Ming Dynasty experienced the catastrophe of Li Zicheng, and the whole world was panicked. Therefore, although preparations for the enthronement ceremony were hurried, they had to catch the ducks on the shelves.
On the first day of May in the thirteenth year of Chongzhen, the ceremony of enthronement officially opened.
Ten-year-old Zhu Cihong, with the support of Zhou Yanru and Zhou Zheng, ascended to the throne and proclaimed himself emperor in the Palace of Jinluan.
Decided to change the yuan next year, the year name is: Anhe.
The name of the temple given to Chongzhen is Si Zong, posthumous title: Emperor Shao Tianyi Dao Gang Ming Ke Jian, Wu Dun Ren Mao Xiaolie.
These Zhu Cihong didn't know enough about it, and Zhou Yanru was completely responsible for it.
In this enthronement ceremony, Zhou Yanru's position was infinitely elevated, as if he was a minister of trust, he controlled all state affairs.
Zhou Zheng and his people were strongly marginalized. In the grand ceremony of enthronment, all Zhou Yanru's people were at the forefront, and the contacts were also arranged by Zhou Yanru.
Zhu Cihong is a puppet, Zhou Zheng is more like an outsider.
Until most of the enthronement ceremony, everyone had a chance to breathe, and Zhou Zheng's people gathered together, angrily.
Ma Shiying said angrily: "My lord, Yuansuke is too much, it doesn't hide it at all!"
Zhang Heyi sneered and said, "This is worse than the castration party. The castration party at least takes care of it!"
Kou Huaiyi glanced at the crowd and said in a low voice, "I heard that Yuanfu was the one who had to reverse the case for the castrated party before."
Everyone changed their colors as they heard, thinking of Ruan Dacheng.
This person is an eunuch. Could it be that Zhou Yanru saved him for another purpose
Zhou Fang, Shuntian Fufu Yin, was also eligible to participate in the ceremony. He looked at Zhou Zhengdao: "Zhengyun, you can't continue like this."
If this continues, they will really be marginalized, and they will be driven out of the capital a little better. If they are not, they will be jailed!
Zhou Zheng hugged the Banhu, so he was in his spare time, and he smiled and said: "Yuanfu is so capable, how can he not let him do more. Now the country is broken, the national economy and the people's livelihood are so many important things that cannot be separated from Yuanfu, what are the things, wait a minute? Let's go to Qianqing Palace and say."
After the enthronement ceremony is over, the new emperor will also meet with important officials, and Zhou Zheng will all go.
When everyone listened to Zhou Zheng's words, they suddenly showed a knowing smile.
At this time, Yao Tongshun came in from outside and saw that he was all his own. He whispered in Zhou Zheng's ear: "My lord, the money and food have arrived, but only one hundred thousand."
This is Zhou Yanru, who promised to give Zhou Zheng the 500,000 yuan. The ten-day deadline has passed, but only 100,000 yuan has been received.
Zhou Zheng looked at the others and said, "I have an excuse."
A group of people nodded suddenly, their smiles deepened.
After waiting for a while, the enthronement ceremony continued, a series of ceremonies, everyone followed, worshiped, sang and listened to various wills and prayers.
In the end, it was to canonize a hundred officials to show the grace of the new emperor.
Zhou Yanru, the chief assistant of the former dynasty, who had worked so hard and made great achievements, was added to the prince and became the minister of life, the chief assistant of the cabinet, an overview of the government, and various other shades. He was rewarded with countless rewards and great glory.
Zhou Zheng, the great hero who recovered the capital and saved the Daming Shrine, added the prince and Taifu, a fellow of Jianji Temple, and was also in charge of the Ministry of War, the prime minister's suppression of bandits, and there were very few others.
The remaining cabinet ministers are temporarily vacant, such as Zhang Sizhi, Shangshu from the Ministry of Etiquette, Li Rixuan, Shangshu from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Chen Yan from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Li Hengbing from the Ministry of Justice, Li Juesi from the Ministry of Industry, Li Banghua from the Ministry of War, and Ma Shiying, the Zuodu Yushi of the Imperial Court...
Subsequent servants, Jiu Temple and other officials at all levels were also appointed, with only a small number of vacancies, and there are really no talents available.
Ruan Dacheng, this person, also got the assistant minister from the Ministry of Engineering.
Hundreds of people raised their hands and bowed in the Golden Luang Temple, congratulating the new emperor and deciding to thank you.
Zhou Yanru stood in front of Zhou Zheng, the nearest to Zhu Cihong. His old face was flushed, his eyes were clear, the corners of his excited mouth trembled, and his whole body trembled.
Zhu Cihang was very small, sitting on a chair, looking at the officials numbly, and looking at Li Zhong beside him when he said anything below.
Li Zhong would bow and whisper a few words to him.
Li Zhong is the one who has seen Chongzhen ascend to the throne, and he is naturally familiar with it.
It was another long time before this hastily enthroned ceremony was over, and a large group of people turned to Qianqing Palace, ready to routinely contact the new emperor.
Sitting on the dragon chair of the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Cihong looked a bit nondescript due to his small size and the table was hidden. Perhaps he was too tired for a day, and his expression was a little stiff and tired.
Zhou Yanru, who is in his 60s and 70s, is not tired at all. He still raised his hand with a red face, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the enthronement ceremony has been completed. Next, I have to mourn for the first emperor and enter the mausoleum."
When Zhu Cihong heard this, he had some expressions. He nodded slightly and said in a sad voice: "Yeah."
Zhou Yanru went on to say: "Your Majesty, the whole world is incompetent, because of the incompetence of the guards everywhere. The ministers have discussed with your colleagues to select and adjust the governors, governors, and three officials of the provinces, purge the officials, and restore my great reputation!"
The new minister of ritual Zhang Sizhi came out and said: "The minister seconded. Your majesty, the Northwestern rebellion is due to the collapse of rituals and laws. Your princes ask your majesty to decree and restore rituals to conquer the world."
Li Rixuan, the official secretary of the official ministry, followed suit and said: "Your Majesty, the minister believes that the rebellion in the northwest and the corruption of political affairs in various places are caused by people. The minister asks your majesty for permission. The official department will purge the officials to lay the foundation for the revival of the Ming Dynasty."
Li Juesi followed a letter from the Ministry of Industry and responded loudly, claiming that there were corruption in many matters of the Ministry of Industry, and requested a strict investigation.
Even if Zhu Cihong is ignorant of many things, he still understands these things. After all, Chongzhen taught him a lot by precepts and deeds, and listened to him in a serious way: "The Qings are right."
Zhou Zheng stood beside Zhou Yanru, holding the slab, and never said a word.
Zhou Yanru made it clear that he wanted to take this opportunity to further expand his power. Given his superior number of people, coupled with his remarks, it is a just and awe-inspiring national event, which is really hard to refute.
Li Zhong kept his eyes on his nose and mind, and learned from Wang Chengen, but he didn't talk too much about politics.
Zhou Yanru and others said more than a dozen items in one breath, all of which were reform proposals of the new dynasty, collectively referred to as the "eighteen sparse".
Zhu Cihong was very happy to listen, but did not notice the problem. During the talk, he meant to entrust the government affairs to Zhou Yanru.
Zhou Yanru's old face was flushed, and he was so excited that he couldn't help himself. He knelt and cried: "The old minister has been entrusted by the first emperor, so ashamed..."
Encouraged by the atmosphere, many people are full of sorrows and deep feelings.
Zhu Cihong quickly asked Li Zhong to help him up, and the monarch and the minister calmed each other for a while.
As if at the end, Zhu Cihong looked at Zhou Zheng and said with tears: "Zheng Xibo, do you have any suggestions?"
Zhou Zheng raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty. Taiyuan reported that Lu Xiangsheng has captured Taiyuan, and is currently working hard to regain the entire territory of Shanxi. There is a large army, ready to enter Shaanxi and fight the intruders at any time."
Hearing the overjoy, Zhu Cihong couldn't help standing up, stretching his head and saying, "When can the thief be wiped out?"
Before Zhou Zheng had spoken, Zhang Heyi stepped out and raised his hand and said: "Your Majesty, the minister heard that there will be 500,000 yuan in food, but today it is worth 100,000. The minister is worried about frontline morale and has not yet told Lu Xiangsheng. Your majesty asks for an order. The Ministry of Households allocated all the funds as scheduled."
What Zhu Cihong worried most was that the thief would come again, and immediately turned his eyes to Zhou Yanru. (End of this chapter)