The train rumbled, the old thief bald Daoyan held the porridge bowl in his hand, sucking and drinking, on the small table in front of him, there was only a dish of pickled vegetable roots, the old thief's bald teeth had already fallen out almost, fortunately, there were skilled craftsmen, and he burned a pair of porcelain, so that he could chew slowly and eat with relish.

While he was drinking porridge, someone pushed open the door, and Ge Cheng walked in.

"Master, you're happy!"

Dao Yan smiled and said: "Who said no, since I changed my eating habits, four meals of millet gruel a day, with some bitter vegetable root, my spirit has improved a lot." My legs and feet are also strong, otherwise I don't have the strength to respond to the sky. ”

Ge Cheng glanced at the vegetable root on the table, and snorted coldly, the old thief's bald mind, where could he not guess, so ah, don't pretend to be garlic in front of me!

"The master is eighty this year, I'm afraid he will be seventy-nine next year, right? Eat bitter root now, I'm afraid I will have to eat it for decades! Ge Cheng said, casually sitting opposite Dao Yan. The two of them looked at each other, and after a while, Dao Yan finally put down the bowl and sighed slightly.

Who doesn't want to be a high-ranking official, eat fragrant and drink spicy, be poor and happy, and don't bend your waist for five buckets of rice, that's helpless, there is no way!

"Your Majesty can give the throne to the crown prince, and we are all old ministers, so we should abdicate in order to avoid the virtuous road. Is it possible to keep occupying the position and not leaving? ”

Ge Cheng sighed lightly, looking very lonely.

Everyone understands the truth, but when it falls on your own head, it's not so fun.

He has endured it for more than ten years, and it is easy to get a position where he can show his talents, and now that he has stepped down, what should the entire Metropolitan Procuratorate do?

After the newly adjusted Metropolitan Procuratorate, the authority is almost astonishingly great.

The expenses of the yamen of the various ministries, the local officials, the nobles and clansmen, and the royal corporations can almost manage everything except the Son of Heaven alone, and more importantly, in addition to the increase in authority.

The management of affairs has also become more specific and clear, punishing corrupt officials and correcting corruption cases...... These things have just begun, but they have already been praised by the people.

It's just a matter of not doing things, just a convenient thing, just make a little appearance, and let it out, isn't this a toss?

"Master, we've known each other for decades, so I'll make it clear...... The new monarch succeeded to the throne, and the cabinet princes jumped up and down, Yang Rong, Yang Pu, and Huang Huai, all advocated leniency, to put it bluntly, they just wanted to live a few days of comfortable life. They are comfortable and comfortable, and the common people of the world will suffer. ”

"We are all His Majesty's people, and we can't sit idly by! I don't mean anything else, with my body, I can't last a few years, but as long as I have a breath, I can't let these juniors come around! ”

Ge Cheng said so much in one breath, panting, his throat was smoking, and he actually coughed. Seeing that there was no tea around, Dao Yan could only hand over the porridge bowl.

Ge Cheng took it, took two sips, and finally stopped coughing, but most of his spirit was gone, so he could only hang his head and be silent. Obviously, he complained about Zhu Di very much, how could you do this?

If he is not ready for anything, he will throw out the throne, and it is clear that he wants chaos in the world.

National events, how can there be such a child's play?

Even Taishi Liu Chun didn't have the strength to be serious, just thinking about being the emperor of his own territory, and throwing aside state affairs, could it be that the monarchs and ministers were sick?

"That...... Old Ge! Dao Yan smiled bitterly: "Look at your appearance, even if you have a heart, how much strength do you have left?" As the saying goes, children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren, don't be a horse and cow for your children and grandchildren. Now that you've come to this point, you should let it go......"

Dao Yan still wanted to persuade him, but Ge Cheng couldn't listen to it, so he flicked his sleeves and went to his own special train.

Looking at his distant back, Dao Yan grabbed his beard and smiled slightly.

To be honest, he also wanted to see what this prince was capable of.

If you say that Yan still has any regrets in this life?

That is, he has never been able to bargain in Liu Chun's hands, especially in the end, he actually relied on Liu Chun to save his life, at least to prolong his life for many years, which made Dao Yan extremely aggrieved.

Today's situation must have been instigated by Liu Chun.

That kid thinks that his disciple is very capable and can clean up the mess and create a new one.

"Then let the old man see how deep your disciple is!"

With the arrival of the two old ministers in Yingtian, this former capital city has reappeared in the style of Beijing!

In addition to the crown prince, Zhu Gaoxu, the king of Han, Zhu Gaosui, the king of Zhao, Yang Shiqi, the scholar of the first auxiliary university, Jin Youzi, the governor, and several other scholars and ministers all rushed to come.

What is especially surprising is that Liang Guogong Lanyu also came.

This makes people very confused, isn't he always in charge of royal martial arts? What is he doing here?

Just when everyone was confused, a big man was also called, he was Zhu Hu, the king of Zhou.

Hearing that everyone was coming, Zhu Dapang finally clapped his hands and showed a smug smile.

He didn't let others go, but personally came to the door, invited Dao Yan, Ge Cheng, Lan Yu and Zhu Hu, and invited them into the palace to discuss.

These four people get together, if there is anything in common, that is, their status is high and their status is extraordinary!

Dao Yan and Ge Cheng are Zhu Di's old ministers, and their qualifications are older than Liu Chun, and Lan Yu, as the only remaining Huaixi nobleman and a representative of the martial arts, stomped his feet and trembled in the army.

As for Zhu Hu, it goes without saying.

Over the years, he has devoted himself to medical skills, making every effort to eliminate bad habits, train doctors, and prolong his life. At present, although the average life expectancy of Daming is not accurately counted, it is no problem to exceed 50 years old.

More importantly, the infant mortality rate has dropped dramatically, which is very alarming.

All in all, Zhu Hu is not only in the clan, but in the entire Ming Dynasty, his fame even surpasses that of Zhu Di and Liu Chun.

"Fifth Uncle, Liang Guogong, and Master Daoyan, Master Ge...... I invite the four of you to come here just to discuss something. "Zhu Gaochi didn't talk nonsense, the youngest of them were his uncles, and they were playing tricks, which was really a bit embarrassing, so let's just get straight to the point!

"I've been thinking about the matter of the old minister for a long time...... After all, government affairs are complicated, and you must have a strong body to be able to hold on, and I don't want to see some old ministers, with white hair, deaf and dazzling, still staying in their positions...... It is of course the duty of a minister to die after doing his best, but the world's major events cannot always be pinned on a group of old people......"

Zhu Gaochi's opening is very unpleasant, as if he is pointing at a few old ones, and opening the bow left and right. Except for Zhu Hu, the others are not young anymore.

Fortunately, these people are all old fritters, and they didn't explode immediately, but listened patiently.

Zhu Gaochi changed his words and said with a smile: "Then again, there is an old man in the family, if there is a treasure." The ins and outs of the national rules and regulations and government decrees are still better known to the old man, so he must rely on the wisdom of the old man. I think the old man is also willing to guide his children and grandchildren and escort them......"

Then again, what does that mean?

Lan Yu was more direct, and coughed lightly: "What is Your Highness's plan, I have nothing to say!" Please give me the command! ”

The other three didn't speak, but they all stared at Zhu Gaochi.

In the face of these people, the pressure is really not small.

"Liang Guogong, I have consulted the history books and found that when Song Zhezong was old, Wen Yanbo and others were old and virtuous, and they were specially awarded the title of Pingzhang Military Affairs to show their favor, and I am ready to follow suit, so I invite everyone to come over to ask about this matter......"

mentioned this matter, several old men looked at each other, Lan Yu and Zhu Hu didn't understand, but could Ge Cheng and Dao Yan not know?

This important matter of the military state in Pingzhang is indeed a favor to the old minister, but it is more of an honorary title, and basically does not have the right to sit and discuss with the prime minister.

But then again, talking is better than nothing, this future son of heaven is not too affectionate.

Zhu Yan is a doctor, he doesn't care about this, what about Lan Yu, he can be let go, and Dao Yan is deep in thought, and he can't see joy and anger, except Ge Cheng, the old man frowned tightly, looking like he was accumulating anger.

Zhu Gaochi groaned slightly, and said with a smile: "I have the intention to set up this position, but I feel that the title alone may not be effective, I plan to set up the Pingzhang Academy, which is dedicated to discussing national politics, evaluating gains and losses, and making suggestions." Don't know what to suggest? ”

Hearing him say this, the first to widen his eyes was the old thief Bald Daoyan!

Good means!

What a couple of hits!

Dao Yan is very aware of the current situation.

As the saying goes, there are no tigers in the mountains, and the monkey is called the king.

Zhu Di and Liu Chun let go, and the next biggest problem is how to divide the power of monarchs and ministers.

The courtiers who were mainly in the cabinet, the elders led by Ge Cheng and others, the Donggong faction led by Xie Jin and others, and the Taishi family represented by Liu Zheng and Tang Huai...... These forces are intricate, and everyone wants to debut in the C position and become the most beautiful cub.

But the problem is that there is only one C position, and the top stream is that one, if you can't control the proportions, your debut may become a funeral, and the top stream will also be paste...... Therefore, what is most needed at this time is wisdom.

In addition to the wisdom of the people below, the future new monarch must also have enough wisdom.

After all, Zhu Gaochi is not Zhu Di's kind, he relied on force to pull down the dragon chair, he can only work hard to coordinate and ensure balance...... I have to say that the setting up of the Pingzhang Courtyard is very clever.

First of all, he pacified the senators, and on the surface, not only did not reduce their authority, but on the contrary, they increased a lot, and their status became more respectable.

Second, the Cabinet did not move, and the decree was kept stable and there were no twists and turns. At the same time, it can use the power of the elders to check and balance the cabinet and prevent the cabinet from becoming bigger.

An even better trick is still to come, that is, after the patriarchs left, the place left was just for those young Zhuang factions.

Especially Liu Chun's disciples, they have already accumulated too much strength in the place, and if they are not promoted again, they will rot in advance.

The Metropolitan Procuratorate, supervising the world and holding heavy power, although Ge Cheng is highly respected, he is not Zhu Gaochi's favorite candidate.

According to reason, Senior Brother Yu Qian should be allowed to take over the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and he will be at ease.

It's a pity that Yu Qian's qualifications are too low, so he can only accumulate his foundation for the time being...... But it doesn't matter, it's not that there are no candidates...... Zhu Gaochi ordered Huang Guan to come, and he took over the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and at the same time, Zhu Gaochi called Xia Yuanji, and Jian Yi, who was responsible for teaching the inner court, was also brought to the court by him......

"Hahaha!"

Liu Chun, who was in Luzon, pinched the newspaper sent by him, and couldn't help laughing, his smile was full of old comfort, and the future was terrifying...... This Zhu Gaochi is really not simple.

When it comes to power, he is much clearer than Zhu Di, and he is really better than blue!

"Your Majesty, this master is quite competent, right?"

Zhu Di snorted angrily, "I haven't abdicated yet, he has been awarded the title of hero, but he really has the demeanor of a master like you!" It's especially hateful, this rabbit cub actually asked me for money, who gave him the guts! ”

Liu Chun was taken aback, and took a list from Zhu Di's hand, which turned out to be sent by Zhu Gaochi, he meant that he hoped to take the opportunity of inspecting all the countries in the world to increase the total trade volume to one billion and achieve tariffs of 200 million!

Compared to the current one, it has increased by three times!

Liu Chun's face was not good-looking......