He changed into a military uniform and equipped it with a ceremonial saber. It was the straight saber that Zhu Yijun used in the past.
Civil officials had the habit of carrying swords. The sabers that military generals wore were looked down upon. Zhu Yijun wanted to change this impression, so he gave them ceremonial sabers.
Speaking of which, they looked really good and spirited.
The ceremony went smoothly. After watching the ceremony, Zhu Yijun returned to the palace.
The rest of the matters didn't need him as the emperor. Moreover, he had been out for a day. The emperor couldn't always be outside, right?
In the following days, Zhu Yijun was idle again. After Zhang Juzheng returned, the operation of the imperial court instantly became smooth.
Zhu Yijun also realized the gap between him and Zhang Juzheng, who could give a suitable opinion on anything that came up to the cabinet.
Zhu Yijun didn't wait too long. After the autumn harvest, before winter, Zhang Juzheng finally took out his big move.
A memorial titled "Please clear the accounts of the land in the country" was handed to Zhu Yijun.
In this memorial, Zhang Juzheng explained in detail the importance of clearing the accounts of the land. The investigation of the hidden land was also within this scope.
For a time, the imperial court was shocked. As the news spread, it even shocked the world.
After putting Zhang Juzheng's memorial on the table, Zhu Yijun gently tapped his fingers on the table. His expression was very calm.
"Submit it to the Cabinet Conference!" Zhu Yijun said as he handed the memorial to Zhang Jing.
The entire imperial court was busy discussing this matter. Although the debate was fierce, Zhang Juzheng had prepared for several years. Naturally, he wouldn't be defeated. This time, he came back with the momentum of cutting off all means of retreat.
It always snowed during the New Year. In fact, Zhu Yijun liked it when it snowed, but he didn't like it when it snowed.
Looking at the university fluttering in the wind, there was a sense of freedom, peace, and contentment.
Standing at the entrance of the Kunning Palace with a cloak draped over his body, Zhu Yijun stretched out his hand to catch some of the falling snowflakes. Although it was a little cold, Zhu Yijun still had an expression of enjoyment on his face.
Glancing at Empress Wang, Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "You don't like snow?"
"I don't like it!"
Wang Xijie nodded and said, "It's snowing and cold. There will be many people who don't have clothes to wear. Those who don't have enough to eat can't survive."
Zhu Yijun smiled faintly. After such a long time, Empress Wang had been well protected by him. She was still a little naive.
If it was a mature concubine, she would never say this in front of Zhu Yijun.
Talking about the snow, talking about poems, talking about romance, talking about commoners, how good would that be!
However, Zhu Yijun also liked people like Empress Wang. After all, there were many people who flattered him, and the Empress did not make a difference.
Reaching out to pinch Empress Wang's nose, Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "There will be a day when there will be no frozen bones in this world."
"I also believe that there will be such a day. With the Emperor around, there will definitely be such a day."
Empress Wang smiled brightly. Since entering the palace, she had gone from being uneasy to enjoying, and it was all because of the man beside her.
He was gentle, elegant, resolute, and had an extraordinary bearing. Empress Wang felt that any words of praise were not excessive at all.
Marrying into the palace as the Empress and being able to meet such an Emperor, Wang Xijie was very satisfied.
"Let's go. The snow is getting lighter. Zhen will take you to build a snowman." Zhu Yijun pulled Empress Wang's hand and said with a smile.
Empress Wang was startled and then followed Zhu Yijun with a smile.
Although it was said that the Emperor and Empress were building a snowman, in reality, they were just decorating it. For example, sticking a red nose. Zhu Yijun even took off Zhang Jing's eunuch hat and put it on the snowman's head.
When they were tired, they ate hotpot in the Kunning Palace at night. This was a rare leisure time for Zhu Yijun.
This year, Zhu Yijun had a very comfortable time. It was the most comfortable year he had ever had since he had transmigrated.
There was nothing messy in the palace, and the army had also made arrangements according to his ideas.
The court no longer had to worry about money. Zhu Yijun sighed in relief, as if the pressure on his body had been relieved.
After the new year, the court would begin to clear up the accounts of the land.
Just after the first month, Zhu Yijun received countless memorials. Without exception, they were all impeaching the Honours and members of the royal family. There was only one crime: encroachment on the land!
This time, the officials had clearly come prepared and all had reason and evidence.
Forbidden City, Wenhua Hall.
Zhu Yijun had gathered five cabinet officials for a meeting. Sandalwood incense was lit in the meeting hall. Zhu Yijun sat on the dragon throne and the five cabinet officials sat below. Everyone knew why the Emperor had gathered them.
"Everyone, about the matter of clearing up the accounts of the land, you can speak!"
Zhu Yijun handed the memorials in his hand to Zhang Jing and said, "These are all memorials to impeach the Honours and members of the royal family for encroachment on the land. Everyone, please share your views."
In fact, whether it was Zhu Yijun or the cabinet officials, they had all expected this situation.
For things that everyone had done, but could only be done in private and could not be done in public, it was common for the civil officials to shift the blame.
The ones who were pushed out were the Honours and members of the royal family. After all, these people had a close relationship with the Emperor!
Even if they were civil officials for the rest of their lives, they would finish their work for the rest of their lives. But the Honours and members of the royal family were different. They were truly connected to the country!
Now that this matter had been pushed out, the cabinet officials knew that the person they wanted to see was not them, but Zhu Yijun.
"I believe that clearing up the accounts of the land is imperative." Shen Shixing was the first to speak. "Concealing land and not paying taxes is absolutely intolerable.
His Majesty should issue a decree to thoroughly investigate the land of the Honours and members of the royal family. Return the occupied land to the people and confiscate the hidden land. "
Ma Ziqiang continued, "The Honours and members of the royal family have their own rules. The extra land must be encroached upon.
I also think that we should investigate and confiscate all the land bestowed on the royal family. "
After these two people finished speaking, the other three didn't say anything else. They turned to look at Zhang Juzheng.
The two cabinet elders and Zhang Juzheng had expressed their stance. This was basically the attitude of the cabinet.
Zhu Yijun also knew that this matter was pushed out by those who opposed clearing up the accounts. If they wanted to investigate, they had to start with the Honours and members of the royal family. They all knew that the Honours and members of the royal family were the most difficult to deal with.
Once they were investigated, it would be hard to say whether they would be able to carry on with the settlement of accounts.
"What do you think, Sir?" Zhu Yijun turned to look at Zhang Juzheng and asked with a smile.
"Investigate!" Zhang Juzheng's answer was very simple, only one word.
In fact, Zhang Juzheng was also very dissatisfied with the Honours and members of the royal family's embezzlement of land. These people wantonly embezzled land. They were worse than the gentry and could be said to be Daming harm.
Since it had been brought up, he might as well investigate.
Zhu Yijun nodded and said with a smile, "Then let's investigate!"