Zhou Zheng looked at these people, hesitated, took out his hand, clenched his fist, and knocked on the table.
The other seven court officials gave a violent look, and they stared at Zhou Zheng dignifiedly one after another.
If Zhou Zheng is really irritated and moves, what can they do
Zhou Zheng knocked on the table twice and said faintly: "There is nothing curious about it. We want to continue our business and cannot be disturbed. I will talk about the things in my hands. The first thing is the Ministry of Rites. Li', I must come out before the end of the year. If I can’t, I will order everyone in the Ministry of Rites to resign and return to their hometown. Secondly, the Ministry of Industry, I have already told the Ministry of Industry that, in the next three years, 10 million silver will be added , Used to clean up the official roads, rivers, bridges, etc. across the country, and use work for relief to reduce the pressure on the people. Third, the Ministry of War’s “soldier reform” needs to enter an in-depth stage. I have approved the Ministry’s internal review and rotation plan The action will begin before the end of the year. The Metropolitan Procuratorate will then strengthen inspections of localities and speed up the handling of the cases concluded in Chongzhen since 13 years..."
As everyone listened to Zhou Zheng's words, their expressions became more solemn.
Each of these things is not simple. Some purposes can be seen, but how many are not seen
Zhou Yanru looked at Zhou Zheng, then at Yang Sichang and others. He pondered for a moment, and said, "It shouldn't be difficult for the Ministry of Rites. I will urge you. You personally supervise the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of War, and Zhengyun. As for the clearing and closing of the case, three more Si Lai."
The Ministry of Rites is Zhou Yanru's traditional site, so Zhou Zheng will not really be involved. The Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry is Zhou Fang, the elder brother of Zhou Zheng, and the Ministry of War is the traditional place of Zhou Zhengcai, and he will never give others the opportunity to get involved.
However, the case was cleared and closed. There were too many problems in it, and Zhou Yanru couldn't grasp it, so he had to intervene and watch.
Zhou Zheng glanced at him and said: "Old Li, you have always acted properly and impartially. You will handle this matter with the third division, and strive to close the case in the middle of next year."
Li Banghua looked startled, but he did not expect to fall on his head.
Without waiting for Li Banghua's reaction, Zhou Zheng looked at Yang Sichang and said: "Old Yang Ge, please take the place of the Ministry of War and sort out the relevant plans of the Ministry of War. You participated in the military reform last year. You are the most suitable. I can't get rid of it for a while."
Yang Sichang's expression remained unmoved, but he knew that Zhou Zheng wanted to take the opportunity to observe his arrangement in the army.
If he doesn't move, then his plan will definitely be ruined. If he does, Zhou Zhengshun will touch the vine, for fear of uprooting his network of connections!
Zhou Zheng didn’t want Yang Sichang to agree. He looked at Qian Qianyi and said, "Old Qian Ge, you are looking at the Ministry of Engineering, from top to bottom. If there is any problem, as a cabinet minister, take someone first, and I will send me. Here's your guard, see who dares to stop you!"
Qian Qianyi's eyelids jumped, Zhou Zheng seemed to give him power, and he took good care of him. How did he feel that there was a big hole in front of him? It made him frightened and did not dare to answer.
Zhou Zheng was giving orders without the need for the three of them to nod. He looked at Zhou Yanru and said, "Yuanfu, the rotation of the Ministry of War, including the imperial army and the patrol battalion, first say hello to Yuanfu."
Zhou Yanru was shocked and said: "The guard is mine. You can't move. If you want to change, I'll pick someone!"
If Zhou Zheng really needs to master Da Nei urgently, Zhou Yanru is really worried that Zhou Zheng will become Cao Cao, Wang Mang!
Zhou Zheng glanced at him and said faintly: "Since Yuan Fu insists on doing this, so be it. In addition, I plan to further compress the imperial court and the local official system, streamline the military and simplify administration, and curb the chaos of people...
Zhou Yanru knew that Zhou Zheng might have been irritated. He refused to agree to this because he was afraid that it would be more troublesome later. He pondered for a while and said, "Okay, I'll do it."
Zhou Zheng nodded, looked at Li Hengbing, and said, "You go to Nanzhili again. There are some people who can't stay."
Li Hengbing looked indifferent, but his heart was extremely solemn.
Zhou Zheng didn't engage in any tricks or tricks, he went on a big deal, and shattered all conspiracies and tricks upright.
It was the first time that he understood that at Zhou Zheng's level, he no longer needed to be entangled with those conspiracies and tricks.
The seven cabinet ministers, including Zhou Yanru, had different faces and thoughts.
Zhou Zheng knocked on the table again and said, "Being up, you have to do things well."
Everyone's expressions were startling again, Zhou Zheng knocked on the table, it was too scary.
Zhou Zheng was too lazy to say something. He knocked on the table and got up and left the meeting room.
Zhou Yanru looked around. Although it was not clear who was behind the shot, he must be in this room.
He snorted coldly, which counted as a warning, and got up and left.
Qian Qianyi wiped away his cold sweat quietly. The two above were about to get into trouble, and I hope that Chi Yu won't hurt him.
Zhang Sizhi and others left one after another, only Li Hengbing and Yang Sichang remained in the end.
Yang Sichang didn't squint, and said, "He should be aware of it."
Li Hengbing had no expression on his face, and said, "It's a little too anxious. I should have aroused his suspicion when I joined the cabinet."
"Next, what are you going to do?" Yang Sichang said.
Li Hengbing said: "Zhou Zhengyun became suspicious, and so did Zhou Yanru. Compared with Zhou Zhengyun, Zhou Yanru is better to deal with. But he has deep roots, and most of the ruling and opposition parties are his people. We need time, and it is precisely through Zhou Zhengyun's power to grow slowly. , While looking for opportunities, a fatal blow."
Yang Sichang said: "My arrangement in the army is no longer useful. It is estimated that those in the court will also be purged. How sure are you?"
Li Hengbing looked indifferent, and said, "Don't worry, we will profit from chaos at this time of reform."
Yang Sichang was silent for a while, got up and left.
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Following the words of Zhou Zheng's cabinet, the Ming court moved quickly inside and outside.
Zhou Yanru is naturally slow, with limited efficiency, but the power that Zhou Zheng masters, under his powerful control, is like a stream of iron, surging and unstoppable.
The reform and reform have made great strides forward in Nanzhili, whether it is land, taxes, or restructuring, great progress has been made.
When the summer harvest came, Nanzhili reported on various situations, especially the taxation, which really gave a pleasant surprise.
Gao Hongtu took a thick official document and said in surprise to Zhou Zheng: "My lord, the land problem in Nanzhili has been solved by nearly 50%. This year's food tax has actually doubled compared to last year!"
Zhou Zheng took it, looked at it and said, "Go on."
Gao Hongtu replied excitedly and said: "The business tax revenue is 1.2 million, which is incredible. Other miscellaneous taxes are also 600,000. Nanzhili has collected nearly 4 million in the past six months. Ten million, more than doubled from previous years!"
Zhou Zheng said while watching: "The reason for the effectiveness of the reform is that it also prevents corrupt officials from taking over."
Gao Hongtu nodded and said: "Nanzhili's anti-corruption still needs to be strengthened. The fire consumption is indeed too high."
Zhou Zheng finished reading and said: "These silvers are all used to buy grain, and the price is for large households. For the common people, increase by 10%. After borrowing five million from Zhou's ticket number, these grains are used as strategic reserves, and part of it is replaced every year. . The specific reserves are discussed with your household department."
Gao Hongtu suddenly sighed and said: "My lord is foresight. You really need to reserve, and you will start making arrangements when you return to the next official."
Zhou Zheng put down the memo and said: "Nan Zhili cannot let go, and other provinces must put some pressure on them, and they can't let them stay away and watch dramas that are irrelevant to them."
Gao Hongtu said: "Yes. Now I can allocate some energy."
Zhou Zheng thought about it in his heart, and said: "Go to make preparations. By the way, in September, let's go to Shaanxi and take a closer look." (End of this chapter)