The end of the year is approaching, and according to the past tradition, the old man who has been "tired" for a year naturally has no intention of working, is busy with vacations, or plans to visit friends.

But this year things have changed.

All the ministers canceled their vacations.

The courtiers were also very conscious of commuting on time, and they were much more diligent than in the middle of the year.

Although it has not yet been determined, once the examination method is restored, if you want to be promoted, you have to show your political achievements, which will be late and leave early, and you may directly roll up and leave.

The key is that everyone has no intention of taking a vacation, so they keep an eye on the cabinet every day to find out the news, and most people still don't know what the situation is.

It came so suddenly.

The cause of this is unknown.

This is rare in the DPRK.

Although the ministers were not sure what the emperor was thinking, they were all smart people, and after a short period of confusion, they gradually figured out that one thing was certain, that is, the emperor really wanted to strengthen the power of the cabinet, because now that the power of the cabinet is strengthened, it will not endanger the imperial power, so looking back, this is really a golden opportunity.

In this regard, they don't need to think too much about the interests of the emperor, they know that even if they cross the border a little bit, the emperor will not care, after all, the emperor has wealth in his hands that is richer than the treasury, and at the same time controls the army.

On the other hand, the magnates in the DPRK were very weak by Guo Dan, and the power of the DPRK and China were transferred to the locality, after all, the imperial court was the emperor's home field, and they thought that it was difficult to compete with the emperor and the merchant group here, which led to the local government and Guo Dan's forces to fight inseparably, based on this situation, many ministers in the DPRK and China also hoped that the central government could give a little force, otherwise, they would always be bullied by Guo Dan.

This is also why although most of the ministers in the DPRK and China are against the examination law, they are waiting and watching for the time being, and they do not start scolding their mothers directly as before, and they don't even give them a chance.

It's really the right time, the right place, and the right people.

It's also their last chance.

They knew in their hearts that with the strong support of the emperor, if they couldn't integrate the court, then the emperor would come up with a new group of people.

I've been holding back for many years to get a minister, this time it's full of energy!

Early in the morning, I came to the cabinet for a meeting.

It has to be fast, not delayed.

"At present, some people in the DPRK and China support the examination method, but most people still have doubts about the examination method, and their doubts are also for a reason.

Wang Jiaping first expressed his attitude, that is, he did not approve of the restoration of the examination method as it was.

In fact, he and Wang Xijue have also opposed the examination method before.

Shen Shixing stroked his beard and said: "But it's really strange, I look at Yinuo Yaxing, almost every year is only a day or two off, but they have no complaints about it, but the court wants to take one less day off, and the court is suddenly complaining, why is this?" ”

Wang Jiaping was stunned, are we talking about the same thing?

Shen Yi immediately said: "I think it's because they work every year, their salary is double that of usual, and they have a generous bonus, so naturally they have no complaints." ”

"Yes, that's exactly what happened."

Shen Shixing nodded, and said: "There must be brave men under this heavy reward, if you want to restore the examination method, the first thing is to improve the treatment of officials, now most officials, Yu Lu is not as much as a small housekeeper in Yinuo Yaxing, no wonder they gradually look down on officials, it is not possible to go on like this." ”

Wang Jiaping said: "But this involves the ancestral system. ”

"On destroying the ancestral .......!"

Xu Guo said half a sentence.

Wang Xijue, Chen Younian, and Shen have always laughed and remained silent.

Wang Jiaping had nothing to say.

When it comes to destroying the ancestral system, who can compare with today's sons.

At present, except for the absence of a prime minister, the rest of the ancestral system has basically not been observed.

Shen Shixing said with a smile: "In fact, Your Majesty has also mentioned increasing the treatment of officials in the new policy, but the new policy has not yet been fully implemented, and our promotion of officials is just adhering to the holy will." ”

Wang Xijue said suddenly: "But the current treasury is not full, it should be open source and reduce expenditure, although it is reasonable to increase the number of officials, but I am afraid that it will not be able to do it!" ”

Shen Shixing hurriedly asked, "I don't know what you think?" ”

Wang Xijue immediately said: "I think we should streamline the official office and reduce redundant officials. ”

"Hmm. It makes sense. ”

Shen Shixing nodded.

Wang Jiaping, Chen Younian, and Shen always watched the three of them tacitly cooperate, and they were slightly unhappy in their hearts.

Just this few words, good and bad, let you tell you everything.

Increasing the remuneration of officials is actually to win over the people's hearts, and streamlining indoctrination and reducing redundant officials is undoubtedly to strengthen the centralization of power.

Wang Xijue has always emphasized this point, and this time it can be regarded as letting him seize the opportunity.

But having said that, these two points are indeed very reasonable, the treatment of this official is so low that if the official is not greedy, life will become difficult, Zhu Yuanzhang's system is not anti-corruption, but encourages corruption, and tells you with practical actions that if you are not greedy, you will not be able to live a good life.

And because there is no prime minister, the six ministries are working independently, scattered, and issuing a government decree may involve three or five departments, and the bottom of efficiency is simply jaw-dropping, about this, they are often madly humiliated by Guo Dan.

In addition, to strengthen the power of the cabinet, it is necessary to strengthen the power of the first and auxiliary ministers.

Knowing that they were cooperating, Wang Jiaping, Chen Younian, and Shen Yiyi didn't say anything.

But Wang Xijue was a little embarrassed, and he was afraid that they would misunderstand, so he hurriedly asked for their suggestions. 、

At the same time, Guo Dan braved the cold wind and came to Tianjin Wei.

"You despicable villain, how dare you come here?"

"Despicable villain?"

Guo Dan looked at Zhu Yihua, who was killing violently, and couldn't help but be annoyed: "Lord Wang, I came to see you, and you treat me like this?" ”

"You... You still want this king to do to you. ”

Zhu Yihua said angrily: "What did you say at the beginning, you have no idea about Aunt Xu, but now? You treacherous villain, but this king first fell in love with Aunt Xu, why did he let you take the lead. ”

Even if I don't have an idea, I won't be able to take your turn! Guo Dan snorted: "Lord Wang, have you figured out the situation, do I have thoughts about Aunt Xu?" Obviously, she has thoughts about me, okay? ”

Zhu Yihua pointed at Guo Dan and scolded angrily: "This king lives so big, I have never seen a villain as brazen as you, and you don't pee to take care of yourself, can Aunt Xu look at you?" ”

Guo Dan said angrily: "Lord, let me ask you, in terms of identity, status, appearance, and intelligence, except for Your Majesty, who can compare to you?" ”

Zhu Yihua thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Not really." ”

"But why doesn't Aunt Xu like you?"

"This king is also puzzled."

"It can be seen that it's not that you are not good enough, but that there is no reason to like it, it's blind."

"Absolutely blind." Zhu Yihua nodded again and again.

"It's just right, I'm the one Aunt Xu likes, if you ask me to explain why, then you should explain why Aunt Xu doesn't like you first."

Zhu Yihua was speechless for a moment.

Guo Dan said again: "On the matter, now I am forced to join their Xu family, not Aunt Xu to marry my Guo family, you also know Aunt Xu's methods, that is really killing people without seeing blood, it is she who relies on treacherous tricks, grasps my weaknesses, and forces me to ask His Majesty for the title of the world's first son-in-law, and now many people outside are laughing at me." ”

A trace of doubt flashed in Zhu Yihua's eyes, and he said, "But how did this king hear that you used this trick to get Aunt Xu." ”

"Which bastard is this who reverses black and white in front of the prince." Guo Dan raised his middle finger and said, "I swear to God, until now I have never slept with Aunt Xu ......!" ”

Without waiting for him to finish speaking, Zhu Yihua said: "This kind of text trick also wants to fool this king, this king has countless women, this doesn't need to be in the same bed, just standing." ”

"Uh...... I mean, I'm guarding my wife like a jade now, and I haven't let Aunt Xu ruin my chastity. ”

"Really?"

"I won't die a good death if I lie to you." Guo Dan whispered again: "Lord Wang, don't get some kitsch medicine for the little uncle recently, if this falls into the hands of Aunt Xu, I may not be able to hold on." ”

Zhu Yihua said: "Is it true, this king still wants to hear you talk about the taste." ”

"Huh?"

"Ahem, ahem!"

Zhu Yihua said suspiciously: "Guo Dan, you won't say it the other way around, it's Aunt Xu who guards her like a jade, and won't let you defile her." ”

This guy is really not easy to fool! Guo Dan said twice: "Lord Wang, you judge one thing, first of all, you have to figure out the essence of the matter, I am in their Xu family, if she agrees, what can I do, in this marriage, I am the weak, and I am like a jade to use on her, do you think it is appropriate?" What's even more infuriating is that their father and daughter didn't even give me a wedding, so they sent me some money, which is really too deceitful. ”

Of course, Zhu Yihua also knew that they didn't hold a wedding, but he also trusted it, nodded and said, "When you say that, I feel better." ”

"Hello prince, goodbye prince."

"Don't, don't!"

Zhu Yihua hurriedly grabbed Guo Dan, and said: "Faint, this king still supports you, their father and daughter are indeed too deceitful, if this king can go out, he will definitely be your ......." ”

"It's like a human saying."

"Then do you have a way to get this king out?"

"I...!"

Guo Dan suddenly looked at Zhu Yihua and asked, "Lord Wang, do you want to go out?" ”

Zhu Yihua nodded hurriedly.

"Isn't it fun here?" Guo Dan asked again.

Zhu Yihua sighed: "It's not that it's not fun, although it's not big here, but there are novel affairs every day, last time Brother Rong lived here for a while, I didn't want to leave, but I heard that Brother Rong was very happy in Jiangxi, and I also wanted to follow them." ”

Guo smiled lightly: "I can't help this matter, you better go and tell Your Majesty yourself." ”

Zhu Yihua said: "Of course, I went to tell the imperial brother, but you have to help me find a way." ”

Guo Dan groaned for a while, and said: "Lord, you have to go to Luzon Island sooner or later, if the time is ripe, you can tell Your Majesty that you will go to Fuzhou to board a ship and go to Luzon, then you can go to Jiangxi to have a look." ”

When Zhu Yihua heard this, he couldn't help but hesitate, and said, "If I go to Luzon, can I still come back?" ”

Guo smiled lightly: "Lord, you are really smart but you were mistaken by cleverness, now Luzon and Tianjin Wei are one, both belong to the scope of Luwangfu, when you come back, you can walk around again." ”

"That's right!"

Zhu Yihua's eyes lit up, "It's so simple, why didn't this king think of it." ”

Guo Dan asked again: "By the way, where is Mr. Xu?" ”

"In...!" Zhu Yihua immediately asked, "Are you here for me, or are you here to find him?" ”

"Of course I'm here to find you, but out of courtesy, I also have to visit Mr. Xu first."

"You still know how to be polite?"

Zhu Yihua was shocked.

"Damn!"