With the finalization of the list of ministers of the Grand Council, things officially entered the preparation period, and Zhu Yijun himself also fell into a period of silence.
Every day, except staying in the palace, he basically did nothing.
When the emperor didn't do anything, the court was also stable, at least the officials were stable.
Of course, it didn't mean that things were not done. With the establishment of the Grand Council, the separation of the Imperial Bodyguard was also put on the agenda, followed by the establishment of the Imperial Censor Yamen in various places.
Along with the establishment of the Thirteen Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Law and Order Department in Daming.
The implementation of the imperial court's commercial tax was also very smooth. After it was officially implemented in Southern Zhili, it was also implemented in other provinces in Jiangnan.
Zhu Yijun's idea was really right, the role of interest guidance was very big.
Since the establishment of the Grand Council and began to prepare for the war in the north, all kinds of orders from the military flew up. Businessmen from all over the country were busy getting a share of this. No one would oppose the commercial tax as if their head was hit by a wall.
The steel plant in the capital was also officially opened, and countless workers began to enter.
On the other side, Zhang Xueyan also sent news that the military reform there was going well.
Although the ethnic groups there were complicated, and most of them were surrendered soldiers, it was still a good thing to be a soldier and have food to eat.
Coupled with the development of trade, the life of the people in the northwest was also a lot better.
Zhang Xueyan severely punished some Han officials and calmed the local contradictions. He did a good job.
The military reform of Liao was also carried out very smoothly under the leadership of Zhang Xueyan and Wu Dui, the governor of Liao. The whole thing entered the second stage.
It was estimated that it would be almost completed by the end of the year, and the military reform of Liaodong could be carried out next year.
Prince Jin's vassals entered the capital one after another and began to live in the Imperial City in the western suburbs.
The first CBD of Daming built by Zhu Yijun finally showed its power. The land price changed three times a day, and every shop was rising rapidly. The vassals who entered the capital played all day and bought all kinds of luxury goods.
It should be known that these vassals in Daming were not poor.
Although there were many who complained about being poor, most of them were at the bottom of the royal family, and their lives were still very good.
Coupled with the property exchange this time, most of the vassals got good things, especially the shops in Xi City.
Next year, the vassal kings of other places can also move here.
The civil servant system of the Shun Tian Prefecture was progressing smoothly. The second round of recruitment could be carried out at the end of the year. Next year, it could be carried out to the whole of Northern Zhili, and after a few years, it wouldn't be a problem to carry it out to the seven northern provinces.
Wanli's 16 years were basically a transitional year, a year of development. Zhu Yijun didn't plan to do anything.
Apart from one thing, Zhu Yijun didn't really care about anything else.
The thing that Zhu Yijun was concerned about was Li Dan. If he couldn't settle this Daming Pirate, things wouldn't be easy.
However, Li Dan had been in the capital for a few days, and Zhu Yijun had not seen him.
"What has that Li Dan been busy with these days?" Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Jing and asked.
"In reply to Imperial Majesty, Li Dan has been staying at ease these days. He has been hanging around Xi City all day, talking to many merchants, and even went to the Ministry of Internal Affairs a few times. It seems that he is preparing to cooperate with the Ministry of Internal Affairs on some business."
Zhang Jing hurriedly bowed and said, "Because this matter involves the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Old Slave didn't let Dongchang continue to investigate."
Zhu Yijun glanced at Zhang Jing, then smiled and nodded. Zhang Jing's words were very professional. It was not that Dongchang couldn't investigate, but because it involved the Ministry of Internal Affairs, they didn't investigate.
If the Emperor wants me to investigate, I will definitely be able to find out. This shows that I am a person with a sense of propriety.
Zhu Yijun was very satisfied with Zhang Jing's attitude. He pondered for a moment and said, "Arrange for him to enter the palace!
Otherwise, he will probably be really afraid. Don't scare him away. "
With regards to Li Dan's thoughts, Zhu Yijun could guess a little.
It was impossible to say that he was not afraid. Once the Emperor fell out with him, he could basically find a reason to kill him.
In the face of such a matter, it was impossible for Li Dan not to be afraid.
However, even if he was afraid, he had to show that he was not afraid. Moreover, he had to show a willing attitude.
Zhu Yijun also felt that it was about time for Li Dan to enter the palace. Therefore, he asked Zhang Jing to summon him to the palace.
After receiving the imperial edict from the palace, Li Dan's worried heart was finally at ease.
The next morning, Li Dan had already tidied himself up and went straight to the palace.
"This commoner, Li Dan, pays his respects to Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"
After entering the palace, the first thing Li Dan did was to kneel on the ground and kowtow. Then, she kowtowed three times and kowtowed nine times, not daring to be negligent at all. At this time, Li Dan also knew that she had to please the emperor in front of her.
Zhu Yijun nodded and said in a calm tone, "Get up!"
After waiting for Li Dan to get up from the ground, Zhu Yijun said, "I heard that you are quite powerful in the Japanese Empire?"
While speaking, Zhu Yijun stared at Li Dan and said, "It is said that you are close friends with a person called Tokugawa Ieyasu?"
Li Dan's body trembled. He didn't expect that the Emperor's first question would be this.
"Replying to Your Majesty, this commoner travels between the Daming and the Japanese Empire. I only have some business dealings with Tokugawa Ieyasu." Li Dan didn't know why the Emperor asked this question, so he could only bite the bullet and say it.
Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "I heard that Tokugawa Ieyasu's recent situation isn't very good!"
"It seems that there is a person called Toyotomi Hideyoshi who has a lot of power. I heard that he is gathering troops to attack North Korea?" Zhu Yijun stared at Li Dan and asked in a serious tone, "Is there such a thing?"
Li Dan didn't know what to say. Your Majesty, is it really good for you to know so much?
You said that you don't know the people's feelings because you live deep in the palace.
Not only do you know about the people's situation, but you also know about the Japanese Empire?
Although it wasn't a secret that Toyotomi Hideyoshi wanted to attack North Korea, it wasn't known to everyone!
Didn't Toyotomi Hideyoshi just start stockpiling food?
Your Majesty, you already know?
Li Dan couldn't help but think of the imperial court stockpiling food and military equipment in the north and Liaodong. He heard that the Grand Council was set up for this purpose. It seemed that they were going to attack the north. Now, it seemed that it wasn't to deal with Toyotomi Hideyoshi, right?
However, Li Dan still felt that it was a little unreal. How many people did Toyotomi Hideyoshi have?
Although the Japanese Empire's people were also quite good at fighting, Li Dan absolutely didn't believe that the Japanese Empire could attack them. If they acted as Japanese pirates and circled the coast, they might be able to cause some trouble.
Fighting directly from the land? Stop joking, you will be beaten to the point of sh * t.
Only people like Toyotomi Hideyoshi could do this. He thought that he was invincible in the Japanese Empire and wanted to test his luck with the Daming.
He heard that they had made a big plan. From Li Dan's point of view, Toyotomi Hideyoshi was digging his own grave.
Of course, Li Dan naturally wouldn't remind Toyotomi Hideyoshi to die.
"Your Majesty, the Japanese Empire is just a clown, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi is just a dog, not worth mentioning," Li Dan said respectfully, "If this person dares to come, he will definitely die without a burial place."
Looking at Li Dan's respectful expression, Zhu Yijun slowly nodded.
In fact, Zhu Yijun said this to Li Dan to warn him. It was clear that he was telling Li Dan that he didn't know anything and that overseas was outside the law.
He knew everything. The Daming knew everything. If you don't behave, I'll take care of you.
In fact, Li Dan really didn't have the guts. Now that the Daming Empire was getting stronger, Li Dan could feel this very clearly.
Especially after coming to Beijing these days, Li Dan felt this even more deeply.
Although he hadn't seen what the Daming Royal Navy looked like, Li Dan's heart was already in his throat.
Ever since the Daming Royal Shipyard was established, Li Dan had been paying attention to this aspect. It was said that he had invested a lot of money and mobilized countless skilled craftsmen.
It was also said that a new shipbuilding method was used, and the warships would also be equipped with new cannons.
These things made Li Dan tremble with fear. With the Daming Royal Navy's current financial resources, if they were really determined to build it, Li Dan didn't doubt that the Daming Royal Navy would be a huge fleet.
In such a situation, Li Dan wouldn't act recklessly.
"In that case, let's not talk about them!"
Zhu Yijun saw that the purpose of the warning had been achieved, so he simply didn't continue this topic. Instead, he changed the topic and said, "You're very good. You can leave now!"
Zhu Yijun waved his hand and directly indicated that Li Dan could leave.
Naturally, Zhu Yijun wouldn't take over the business. He wouldn't even talk to Li Dan about it. Because these matters were handled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the He family. There was no need for Zhu Yijun to intervene at all.
As the emperor, it was enough for him to meet Li Dan and give him a reassuring pill to reassure him.
"Yes, this commoner will leave now!" Li Dan quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed. After getting up, he bowed and retreated.
After waiting for Li Dan to leave, Zhu Yijun breathed a sigh of relief. The matter could also come to an end at this time.
After leaving the palace, Li Dan also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He had passed this hurdle. However, Li Dan's heart was also covered with a layer of shadow. Obviously, the emperor didn't know much about overseas as he thought.
Now it seemed that not only did the emperor know a lot, but he also made a lot of countermeasures and precautions.
There must be other things in it, but the emperor didn't tell him, so no one else would tell him. It was basically impossible for him to find out.
This made Li Dan feel very passive. She didn't have any confidence!
After returning to the inn he booked, Li Dan saw his nephew, Li He, at a glance. Looking at him standing at the door, Li Dan instantly understood that he was waiting for him!
After getting off the carriage, Li Dan directly asked, "What's the matter?"
"Master Li and Master He from the Ministry of Internal Affairs are waiting for you inside!" Li He said quickly.
As for the Master Li and Master He that Li He mentioned, Li Dan naturally knew who they were as soon as he heard them.
The general director of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was Li Zhonghang, and Master He was from the He family that did sea trade. His daughter had been sent to the palace.