The capital city, all the buildings, streets, temples and temples are becoming more and more boiling, and the hustle and bustle of the New Year has dispelled the cold winter spirit.

Although fireworks and firecrackers are not allowed in the palace, the people are coming and going, and the bright red is everywhere, with joy and steaming hot.

In the Cining Palace, the old concubine, Empress Dowager Zhang, Xiao Yongning, Zhu Xu, Li Jieyu, Hai Lanzhu, and two children gathered around a large table, and the hot pot was placed in the middle, gushing and heat surging.

"Come on, tomorrow is New Year's Eve. The emperor is going to be with his ministers and officials. Our family will be over today..." The old concubine sat next to Zhu Xu, her face was red and she said with a bright laugh.

Empress Dowager Zhang, Li Jieyu and others all smiled and agreed. After a few blessings, they all moved their chopsticks together.

Everyone was less cautious in their usual manner, talking, laughing, and making noise.

Zhu Xu sat there with a little dazed expression. This year has passed and Xiao Yongning is ten years old.

Empress Dowager Zhang and others were very happy, and they were talking and laughing with the old concubine and Li Jieyu. Although they didn't drink, they were still a serene and fun.

Halfway through the wine, the old concubine took Zhu Xu's hand and slapped hard, "Emperor, the old lady is happy today, I will tell you about the Emperor Shenzong that year..."

Zhu Xu grinned, but he didn't dare to let her say that the harem of Shenzong was not as clean as Tianqi. Before Zhu Xu could stop him, the old concubine smiled and said, "The Emperor Shenzong's civil and military skills were all chasing Taizu Taizong. Southeast, Korea, and Japanese pirates, who were invincible in the battle and were invincible in the attack..."

Zhu Xu quickly responded with a smile. Although the old concubine drank a little, she was still sober. She said nothing and was still sensible.

Empress Dowager Zhang, Li Jieyu and others listened quietly. What the old concubine said was the truth. Although Emperor Wanli was willful, the national strength of the Ming Dynasty was indeed much stronger after the reform of Zhang Juzheng. The Fifty Years of War in Myanmar, the three major expeditions of North Korea, the Japanese pirates along the southeast coast, and the Ming Dynasty all performed remarkable, that is, the national strength was consumed almost the same later, giving Jiannu from Liaodong an opportunity to take advantage of it.

Of course, these old concubines would not mention them too much. They were all scattered and said that they were all great achievements of Emperor Wanli.

The old concubine said for a while, and seemed to be a little unhealthy, so she patted Zhu Xu's back of her hand and said, "The emperor has the mind and strategy of Emperor Shenzong, and Zhang Juzheng's desire to innovate. It is a blessing for me to be a Ming Dynasty..."

Empress Dowager Zhang, Li Jieyu and others all agreed, not just praising Zhu Xu, but echoing the old concubine.

After a while, the old concubine couldn't hold on, so Empress Dowager Zhang and others hurriedly sent her back to Renshou Palace.

Zhu Xu also left Cining Palace, returned to the warm pavilion of Qianqing Palace, lay on the soft collapse, and breathed a long sigh.

He drank some wine and was a little dizzy. He glanced at Cao Huachun not far away and said with a smile: "I'll give you half a day off and go back for a meal. Don't neglect your family. It's time to be lively and lively."

Cao Huachun smiled slightly and said, "I have changed shifts with Eunuch Liu. He will go home today and I will go back tomorrow."

Zhu Xu said 'um' and said dizzyly, "That's OK, I'll sleep for a while, you go."

"Yes." Cao Huachun responded and quietly retreated.

Similar to Zhu Xu, there are also cabinets and adults from the six ministries, who also enjoy their families at this moment, and the family is full of wine and food.

No matter what, it is rare to have a relaxing and lively atmosphere throughout the year to reunite with your family.

The imperial court gathered, and the people were no exception. The family was reunited, and firecrackers resounded like thunder throughout the capital.

Early the next morning, on New Year's Eve, every family was still full of joy, so the cabinet started work again without stopping, continuing the complicated and huge government affairs.

After lunch, Bi Ziyan and Zhu Xu walked side by side in the Imperial Garden. For some reason, Bi Ziyan was very happy and his tone was light.

"Your Majesty, the twenty-two censors have checked again, sorted out their friends, teachers and students, in-laws, property, past relationships, etc., and have been reselected and checked them layer by layer..." Bi Ziyan said with a smile.

Zhu Xu held his hands behind his back and looked relaxed, saying, "Well, I'll leave this to the cabinet."

Bi Ziyan had thousands of opinions about Zhu Xu in his heart, but because of the honorific, he hid it in his heart. He was still very pleased that Zhu Xu was willing to delegate power. He responded and continued: "The six departments of the Cabinet, the Governor's Court, the Dali Temple, etc. have all formulated plans for next year's promotion. I have sorted it out and submitted it to the Sili Supervisor."

The so-called Silijian is Zhu Xu's small room in the cabinet's class room and Liu Shimin.

Zhu Xu has seen it and is very dissatisfied with the speed of advancement of these departments, so he stayed at the right time and was ready to find an opportunity to talk about it.

Bi Ziyan was still very satisfied with this plan, and was safe and would not cause trouble. Seeing that Zhu Xu didn't say anything, he continued: "About the appointment of officials from all over the country next year, especially the magistrates in various places, the magistrates, the magistrate's cabinet has made plans and is ready to take two to three years to rotate or transfer all officials to cooperate with the pace of the 'new policy'..."

"The Royal Court came out of the Royal Court and I have discussed again that those who have outstanding abilities will be promoted to those who have outstanding abilities and those who have won the imperial examination next year will be reused..."

"The other decrees, prohibitions, laws, cabinets and various departments have sorted out and compiled them, and reorganized the "Official Orders" and made clear their efforts to strictly control all officials in the world..."

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Bi Ziyan accompanied Zhu Xu and said a lot, all of them were the recent government decisions made by the cabinet.

Zhu Xu listened and nodded from time to time. The efficiency of the cabinet was faster, more organized than the past six ministries, and more comprehensive. He considered it comprehensively and eliminated many unstable factors.

After talking for half an hour, Bi Ziyan looked at Zhu Xu and said, "The emperor's wedding, the palace, the ritual supervisor, the Ministry of Rites, etc. have been prepared almost the same. I don't intervene much. There are also the directors of the Ministry of War. What I want to ask about the emperor is, where is the location of the grand discussion?"

Logically speaking, the best place for such a big discussion is the Golden Palace, followed by the main hall of the Qianqing Palace. However, according to the big discussion method disclosed by the Silijian, these places are not suitable.

Zhu Xu had already thought about it and said directly: "The cabinet will be demolished and renovated. There is a drawing style on the Silijian side. Now the cabinet will be arranged. When the reconstruction is next year, a large conference hall will be built to be used for common use."

Bi Ziyan was actually not satisfied with the big discussion revealed by the Silijian, but he knew that he could not resist Zhu Xu, so he had to make a decision first and discuss it later.

Then, the most important thing next is Zhu Xu's wedding. Before the wedding, officials and envoys from all over the country came to Beijing one after another.

The Ming Dynasty is not over now. I don’t know how many capitals there will be around and overseas envoys, and it will be more lively!

"Does the cabinet have any opinions on the list of night banquets tonight?" After turning around, Zhu Xu turned to look at Kunning Palace and said.

Kunning Palace, the empress’s residence, is in front of Jiaotai Hall, and in front of Ganqing Palace.

Bi Ziyan stood beside Zhu Xu and said, "The cabinet has no objection."

This kind of royal night banquet is actually not very politically significant. At most, it is a certain period of time when the emperor gives grace and wins people's hearts.

Zhu Xu nodded and said, "Then the cabinet is ready and arrange for people to enter the palace, so don't let anyone fall."

"Yes." Bi Ziyan said. After saying this, his expression relaxed. These troubles this year are considered to be the past, and I will think about the next year again.

West of the city, Zhang family.

Now the Zhang family is so low-key that they can't be any more low-key. They have always closed the door tightly. Except for the occasional maids coming in and out, no one else has been seen.

In the inner hall of the Zhang family, Zhang Rongyu, Mrs. Zhang and other important tribes of the Zhang family gathered together. The hall was filled with various bride gifts, styles, large and small, and half of the room was piled up, which was obvious at first glance.

These are just sent by the Ministry of Rites, and are formal betrothal gifts, which marks the wedding of the emperor and empress, and the official start of this time, which will last more than a month.

Zhang Rongxiu looked at Mrs. Zhang and others and said with a smile, "The Ministry of Rites has revealed to me that next year, the national government affairs will be complicated, the wedding ceremony will be accelerated, and all matters will be decided before and after the New Year. It is said that the Empress Dowager or even the Concubine will come to our Zhang family..."

Zhang Rongxiu is now in the Royal Court and is ranked as the vice president. Lie Zi of Wang Qiaonian is also a promising person.

Everyone smiled and nodded, extremely excited. There was a woman standing in the central palace, which was the supreme glory.

Mrs. Zhang smiled the happiestly, and looked at Zhang Rongsheng and said, "I am a woman. I don't understand these things. I will listen to my uncle."

Zhang Rongxiu nodded naturally with a smile and said, "Don't worry, there will be no mistakes. Our Zhang family will shine on the lintel..."

While talking in the front hall, Zhang Yun and Zhang Shu also made a fuss in the Xiulou, talking secret words in the boudoir.

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