The imperial court wanted to assign the Martial Arts Selection Department to the Commander-in-Chief's Office of the Five Armies. At the same time, they wanted to assign the Merit Selection Department to the Commander-in-Chief's Office of the Five Armies as well.
The moment this matter spread out, it caused an uproar in the officialdom of the capital. For a while, there was an uproar, and countless people began to write impeachments. However, the cabinet and the six ministries maintained a supportive and silent attitude in this matter.
This made many people begin to target the cabinet and the six ministries. A large number of impeachment memorials from the cabinet and the six ministries were submitted.
As for these memorials, Zhu Yijun did not even look at them. He knew what was written in them even without looking at them. It would be fine as long as it did not cause a big mess.
With the support of the cabinet and the six ministries, this matter would not be difficult to handle.
The Minister of Personnel and the Minister of War were originally the two most difficult people to deal with. Now that there was Zhang Juzheng, there would not be a problem.
"Your Majesty, the Duke of Ying and the Duke of Ding are here!" Zhang Jing came to Zhu Yijun's side and bowed.
Zhu Yijun nodded. "Let them in!"
Not long after, the Duke of Ying, Zhang Yong, and the Duke of Xu, Xu Wenbi, walked in under Zhang Jing's lead.
The two of them bowed to Zhu Yijun together and were then given a seat. Only then did they begin to talk about the main topic.
"Regarding the Merit Selection Department and the Martial Arts Selection Department, do you know about it?" Zhu Yijun looked at the two of them and asked.
"We understand!" The two of them quickly replied with a very serious attitude.
The two of them could also understand the importance of this matter. They did not expect the emperor to let the two of them enter the palace.
The two of them also knew that they could not escape from this matter. Whether it was in the Honours or in the Commander-in-Chief's Office of the Five Armies, the two of them were the top existences.
"It's good that you know!" Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "Can you set up these two yamens?"
Since Zhu Yijun had set up the Merit Selection Department and the Martial Arts Selection Department in the Commander-in-Chief's Office of the Five Armies, he naturally would not let the original people come over.
Daming's Honours had been passed down for at least five or six generations, while some had been passed down for eight or nine generations. They were no longer those vulgar martial artists.
They were very good at reading and nurturing their own disciples.
Although most of them were disdainful descendants, there were still some who were elites. Not all of them were idiots. Establishing a Merit Selection Department and a Martial Selection Department would definitely not be a problem. This matter was very important.
"Then Duke Xu, you will be in charge of the Merit Selection Department. Duke Ying, you will be in charge of the Martial Selection Department."
Zhu Yijun said directly, "You have to prepare people as soon as possible. The imperial edict will be issued in a few days. You will go to the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War to make the handover.
In the future, the two of you will be in charge of the Martial Selection Department and the Merit Selection Department. "
"I took these two yamens from the hands of the civil officials. You should understand my intentions."
At this point, Zhu Yijun let out a sigh and said, "The merits were stolen, and the capable people were not allowed to participate. This kind of thing happened a lot in the past. We hope that in your hands, things will change.
You are all Dukes of Daming. You know better than me what your families rely on. "
"Don't disappoint me. Don't let those civil officials see you as a joke."
"We understand!" The two of them hurriedly knelt on the ground and said loudly.
Zhu Yijun nodded and said directly, "That's good!"
Three days later, the imperial edict was issued.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies set up the Martial Selection Department and the Merit Selection Department. From now on, all the approval of military merits and the selection of generals would be reported to the Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies. The Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies would then report it to His Majesty.
Although this imperial edict caused a huge storm of public opinion, it did not cause much of a stir in the officialdom.
With Zhang Juzheng holding the fort, this matter was considered to have reached Zhu Yijun's expectations. However, there were more accusations against Zhang Juzheng. Countless memorials were written to impeach Zhang Juzheng.
However, these memorials were like clay oxen in the sea.
Just when everyone thought that the matter would become more and more serious, Dongchang made its move.
Seven people were arrested from the Merit Selection Department of the Ministry of Personnel and nine people from the Martial Selection Department of the Ministry of War.
The crime was very simple. They accepted bribes to obtain official positions for others. The evidence was conclusive. Dongchang wrote out all the charges. At the same time, they confiscated nine hundred and thirty thousand taels of silver from the 16 people's houses.
There were countless antiques, calligraphy and paintings in the fields. This instantly shocked countless people. I knew you were rich, but I didn't expect you to be so rich!
Because 16 people were arrested, the number of people who bought and sold official positions was as high as 162. Most of them were prefectures, county magistrates, fellow magistrates, and the like.
The entire imperial court was shocked. Zhang Juzheng used this opportunity to dismiss a large number of people.
Countless officials were silenced. The matter regarding the Merit Selection Department and the Martial Selection Department was completely suppressed.
Forbidden City, Palace of Heavenly Purity.
Zhu Yijun stood at the entrance of the main hall and looked at the pattering rain outside. With a faint smile on his face, he turned to look at Zhang Jing and said, "It's been hard on you these days. You did a good job."
"This is Old Slave's duty!"
Zhang Jing bowed and said. During this period of time, Dongchang had shown off his power. Zhang Jing was now famous.
Zhu Yijun didn't continue and continued to look at the rain. He knew that he needed to live a peaceful life for a period of time.
Ever since Zhang Juzheng seized the love, the imperial court had been busy with major events and he had been exposed a lot.
The matter with the military had come to an end for the time being. What he needed to do next was to keep a low profile and let Zhang Juzheng do what he wanted to do.
"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager sent someone to pass a message. There will be a family banquet at the Palace of Benevolent and Peaceful tonight."
Zhang Jing heard a young eunuch whisper a few words in his ear, then turned to Zhu Yijun and said.
Zhu Yijun was stunned, then nodded and said, "Okay, I got it."
In the evening, Zhu Yijun went to the Palace of Benevolent and Peaceful with his Empress. Queen Dowager Li seemed to be very happy. She sat there and looked at Zhu Yijun with a smile.
After the family had dinner, Zhu Yijun was called by Queen Dowager Li to have a talk.
"Your Majesty, I have something to ask you!"
After sitting down, Queen Dowager Li looked at Zhu Yijun and said slowly, "Why is there no movement in the bellies of the Empress and the two concubines after the wedding for so long?"
"I heard that you went to the palace quite frequently. Is there any problem?
Do you want to find an imperial doctor to take a look at you? "
In this era, there were three ways to be unfilial, and having no descendants was the worst. Therefore, talking about this was the etiquette of Zhou Gong and the etiquette of human relations. It was a very serious and serious matter.
After speaking, Queen Dowager Li looked at Zhu Yijun. He was waiting to hold a grandson now!
Although Zhu Yijun had been in Daming for a long time, he was still not used to it.
"Mother, it's too early!"
Zhu Yijun said helplessly, "Whether it is the Empress, Concubine Yi or Concubine Zhao, they are all too young. They will be fine in a few years!"