Internally, it is to alleviate the people's difficulties, resist disasters, and continue to eliminate accumulated problems; externally, it is to expand, grab land, and use war to support war, and use the gains from war to resist disasters and help the people.

The emperor's thoughts were completely clear, and he revealed them to his trusted ministers without any concealment, and he had already started to take action.

Eunuch Wei and the East Depot were also crucial components of the campaign, one of which was to eliminate corrupt officials. Of course, the East Depot was paramount, and its supervisor didn't necessarily have to be Eunuch Wei.

The emperor has no shortage of confidants and close associates; he has even more loyal ministers, even those who are not flatterers.

After several years of purges and investigations, the number of available people around the emperor had become a large number. Whether they were civil officials or military generals, the emperor no longer had to worry about having no one to use.

It is precisely because of this factor that no official dared to say that they were indispensable, and all had to be diligent, loyal, and pragmatic. If you don't work hard, there are plenty of people to replace you.

This is very good. Everyone has a sense of crisis and dares not slack off. The emperor also needs such an official atmosphere and such a virtuous cycle.

If his ministers were capable, he could relax and just take charge of the overall direction. The emperor knew exactly how to be a good leader.

Old Wei took his leave, and the emperor finally felt relieved and went about handling other official business.

The character of the emperor's younger brother Zhu Youjian was indeed worrying, but he could not be kept without any assignments. Otherwise, there would be more vassal kings who were doing nothing and waiting to die.

"Your Majesty..." Wang Tigan hurried into the palace to report, "The maids from Kunning Palace have reported that the Empress is about to give birth."

The emperor was stunned for a moment, then immediately stood up and ordered urgently, "Quickly summon female doctor Yang to the palace and take her to Kunning Palace."

Wang Tigan nodded in agreement, trotted over to send someone to convey the emperor's order, and then prepared for the emperor to set off.

The emperor's children were the princes and princesses, all of whom were of noble status, either princes or princesses. The princes, in particular, played a vital role in the stability of the empire.

Although the emperor was young, well, that was what he thought, according to the standards of later generations. But many officials did not think so. He had been married for several years, and there were four empresses and concubines, but only two little princesses, which was not considered a lot at all.

The key point was the lack of a prince, the most legitimate heir. Although if the emperor died, the most qualified royal family member would always be chosen based on blood ties, it wasn't always that easy or convenient.

The emperor was actually quite anxious. The Ming Empire had just begun to prosper, and he hoped that it would continue. Although the seventh year of the Tianqi era had passed, he felt that no more accidents were likely to happen, but he was still worried.

Because according to convention and tradition, if he died, the most qualified heir to the throne would be Prince Xin Zhu Youjian.

The emperor was not optimistic about Prince Xin Zhu Youjian's ability or character, and he did not think that Prince Xin Zhu Youjian could follow his example and implement his policies unswervingly.

As long as he had a son, even if he was very young, if he had an accident, he would appoint a regent to try his best to ensure that the Ming Empire continued to move forward along the path he designed.

As long as it can last for another ten years or so, the son will have grown up, the peak of the disaster will have passed, and the Ming Empire can last at least another few decades.

The emperor hurried to Kunning Palace and was met with a bustling and tense scene. Palace servants were coming and going, making various preparations under the direction of Dr. Yang and others.

"No need to be polite." The emperor waved his hand, motioning Yang Hanyi to stand up, and asked, "How is the situation?"

Yang Hanyi stood up and replied, "Your Majesty, everything is normal now, and the Queen is well. I estimate that we need to wait a little longer..."

Seeing that Yang Hanyi was calm and composed, the emperor felt relieved. After giving him a few instructions, he went to the east warm room to rest and wait.