Even though the sound of the piano was surrounding the ears and the dance posture was dazzling, Shen Yongmao still heard some of Zhu Xu's words.

He could hear that Zhu Xu's words seemed to be defending the Six Ministry, but in fact they were helping the cabinet to "snatch" some important rights of the Six Ministry, and continue to weaken the Six Ministry and centralize the cabinet.

Among the six ministries, the Ministry of War is the most special, and it still holds the power to dispatch the national armed forces. The new "military reform" is now in vain. Shen Yongmao, the Minister of War, has always been on pins and needles, trembling, and walking on thin ice.

"What's wrong with Shangshu Shen? Have you drunk a little too much?" Zhu Xu held the wine glass, looked at Shen Yongmao who was nervous, and said with a smile. Liu Shimin, behind him, quietly stepped forward and took the wine pot to refill it.

Shen Yongmao's face turned red and his eyes were free. He was indeed drunk, but his thoughts were very clear. He quickly raised his hand and said, "I am not drunk, what advice does the emperor have?"

Zhu Xu picked up Shen Yongmao's wine glass and handed it to him, touched it with his own wine glass, and smiled with a touching smile: "I have seen the hard work of Shangshu Shen over the years. Wait a little longer, and I will leave you a place in the cabinet."

Shen Yongmao originally thought Zhu Xu wanted to ask him for power, but he looked shocked when he heard this. The wine glass in his hand almost fell to the ground, and a lot of wine spilled out.

Among the six ministers, although the Ministry of War has the most power and responsibilities, in general, the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel are the most important. In addition to Fu Changzong and Zhou Yingqiu's status has been stable over the years and is the core of the "Imperial Party". If these two people did not enter the cabinet, how could Shen Yongmao, the Minister of War, enter the cabinet?

But listening to Zhu Xu's quiet words, Shen Yongmao's heart suddenly became turbulent and he didn't know how to deal with it for a while.

As the Minister of War for many years, he also wanted to go further, especially the rumor of entering the cabinet that had been sensational in the past, King Jing and Sun Chuanting entered the cabinet, especially Wang Qiaonian. I don’t know how many people were shocked, let alone a minister who worked hard for many years!

"I thank the emperor for his kindness..." Shen Yongmao said as he was about to kneel down.

Zhu Xu reached out to support me and said with a smile: "Today is a banquet. These words come out of my mouth and come into your ears... If someone asks me, I will not recognize it..."

Shen Yongmao showed more smiles on his excited face, and raised his wine glass and said, "Yes, I understand, I must be cautious in my words and actions, do more and say less, and live up to the holy hope."

Shen Yongmao has some understanding of Zhu Xu, and he can talk about the point and will not be confused.

Zhu Xu smiled, holding the wine glass, turned to the Minister of Justice on the side of Shen Yongmao, Zhang Wenda. This man was even more "cautious" and had not drunk a few drinks at all. He had already stood up and waited before Zhu Xu turned around.

Zhu Xu felt quite moved by this person. This person needs to have means and ability, but he has too many thoughts and is too difficult to grasp. If it weren't for the general trend now, he would probably not be honest in the court.

When Zhu Xu was still King Xiaohui, I hoped that this person could be the chief minister of King Hui's mansion. With Zhu Xu's ability, his skills and connections, he could be able to work hard in the court and the country, and do a lot of things for the Ming Dynasty.

But Zhang Wenda was very slick and easily got rid of the condom set by Zhu Xu at that time. He still resigned and returned to his hometown.

Zhang Wenda’s thoughts about Zhu Xu are even more complicated. Most of them come from the “new policies” and reforms over the years. Even now, Zhang Wenda still holds a lot of reservations about the “new policies” and so on.

Zhang Weixian has always been a wise man to protect himself and stay away from the court. He naturally nodded and agreed to Zhu Xu's words.

After Zhang Weixian, Zhang Zhiji, Zhang Guoji and other nobles, followed by Cao Wenzhao, Lu Xiangsheng and others. Turning around, the head of the cabinet started from the royal family again, followed by Fu Tao, Song Yingxing, Bi Maokang and others, and finally some "special guests", such as Zhang Yun's uncle, Wei Liangqing, Zhou Yingqiu's son, and there were nearly a hundred people.

This big banquet was indeed an "annual meeting". These people were the most backbone of the Ming Dynasty and were the basis for Zhu Xu to rule the Ming Dynasty. Zhu Xu had all the awards, promises, benefits, and good words that should be comforted.

Zhu Xu walked around and drank half a cup, and was dizzy. He sat back on the dragon throne, sang and danced, looked at a group of people, held their wine glasses, and said loudly, "The year is not good, natural disasters are coming, and we can't eat and drink a lot. I only use the small wine. Thank you for your hard work to the Ming Dynasty this year. Cheers!"

"I am ashamed."

The group of people stood up and raised their glasses to Zhu Xu.

Zhu Xu looked at a group of people and leaned over almost at the same time.

When Liu Shimin saw that everyone in the hall was in high spirits, he signaled a look and singing and dancing appeared again.

In the main hall of Qianqing Palace, there are silk and bamboos surround the ears and singing and dancing. If you just look at it from here, you may still feel that the Ming Dynasty is singing and dancing to peace.

The dull bell in the palace was ringing again and again. Until Zhu Xu was drunk, his mind was stiff and he couldn't move. Then he looked at the shaking figure below with drunken eyes, and said with a smile: "It's too late today, everyone is having a good time. Let's drink a full cup and then it will be dispersed."

With Zhu Xu's comfort and wish, everyone was relieved and drank, and their faces were drunk. Listening to Zhu Xu's words, they raised their glasses and clamored.

After drinking this cup, Zhu Xu stood up happily and left the side door with a smile.

When Zhu Xu left, Bi Ziyan and others looked at each other, stood up one after another, and walked out the door staggeringly.

Liu Shimin accompanied Zhu Xu out of the main hall. Looking at Zhu Xu with his feet slightly frivolous, he whispered: "Your Majesty, should you go back to the warm pavilion or go to the Yuzao Palace?"

Zhu Xu had only two women in the harem. Hai Lanzhu was over seven months pregnant, so everyone in the palace was used to Zhu Xu either staying in the Qianqing Palace or going to the Yuzao Palace.

Zhu Xu looked at the bright moonlight above his head and smelled of alcohol. He felt particularly comfortable. He put his hands behind his back and thought for a while, "Go to Yuzao Palace and see the two little guys."

"Yes." Liu Shimin immediately arranged someone to lead the way with a lantern.

A gust of cold wind blew, which made Zhu Xu feel a little more awake. He had just said a lot of things in the hall. With these things, Zhu Xu's heart was reduced a lot for some reason, and he felt relieved.

The Ming Dynasty will indeed go through a relatively cruel time next, but it is not unsolvable. On the contrary, Zhu Xu is confident that he can spend it easily!

"Not only do you have to survive, but you also have to live better!"

Zhu Xu whispered to himself softly, his heart was burning, and an inexplicable feeling surged.

Liu Shimin glanced at Zhu Xu and sent Zhu Xu into Yuzao Palace with all his heart and responsibilities.

Although according to regulations, court officials have twenty days off for annual leave, from New Year's Eve to the 20th day of the first lunar month, after a one-night banquet, the ministers were full of energy and almost ignored the matters of the holidays and were working hard.

Zhu Xu was much more worried when the ministers worked hard. In fact, the big framework was basically well structured, and it was all fragmentary matters. Zhu Xu was a rare leisure time.

Under the eaves of Yuzao Palace, the hot pot was churning, Zhu Xu and Li Jieyu sat opposite each other, and a little guy sat in their arms.

I don’t know if it’s rain or snow outside, but it’s drizzling, and it’s cold.

Li Jieyu was in his arms. While feeding him, he whispered to Zhu Xu: "Kunning Palace and Jiaotai Hall have been packed up, and the decorations are all complete. The Ministry of Rites is already on the way. It is almost the ninth day of the second month, so it will not delay the wedding..."

Zhu Xu nodded and drank hot porridge, and the next wedding was the next step.

A wedding is of great significance, but in fact it is very simple and can be completed in three to five days.

What Zhu Xu values ​​behind it is, performing martial arts to the world, showing off his strength to the whole world.

Many people only want to increase the morale within the Ming Dynasty and shock the stingy outside the territory, but what Zhu Xu thought was to establish the Ming Dynasty's strength, or even the strongest position in the entire world!

This is very important and has an unparalleled effect on the current and future development of the Ming Dynasty, especially the development of maritime trade and colonialism, which will have an immeasurable impact!

Zhu Xu didn't say these things. The adults in the foreign court did not agree to the opening of the sea ban and could not see that far. They were still the past model. Do it first and then talk about it. It would be simple to create the established facts.

Zhu Xu ate silently, slowly calculating in his heart. With the current firearms of the Ming Dynasty, they can definitely shock people and have enough shock to the surrounding sluts, and there will be no trouble for a period of time.

“It’s not enough on land alone…”

Zhu Xu suddenly muttered to himself, turned to look at Liu Shimin, and said, "Hongwu, are you armed now?"

Liu Shimin bowed and said, "The Hongwu is still being renovated and tested, waiting for the second launch, but it should not be assembled."

Zhu Xu nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "I sent an order to Tianjin and Wei, and asked the Ministry of Works, Ministry of War, Royal Court and other relevant departments to step up a little more, go into the water first, assemble weapons, and have a naval battle for the big martial arts exercise. I will be ordered to prepare and practice it quickly. I will not go and see it. Then I will take people to observe directly, so don't embarrass me..."

"Abide by the order." Liu Shimin understood.
Chapter completed!