Zhu Youxiao pondered for a moment, then smiled and said to Zheng Yiguan, "Once this task is completed, I will transfer you to the Ministry of Revenue. Well, I intend to add a new department in the Ministry of Revenue, and I need some capable officials."

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will do my best to satisfy you." Zheng Yi Guan bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. Your Majesty, please rest assured that your majesty will do my best to satisfy you."

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said, "You have two brothers named Zhihu and Zhibao. Since they are used to the storms at sea, they should go to the East China Sea Navy for training first. After the Naval Academy is established, you can go there for further training."

Zheng Yi Guan bowed again and thanked the emperor, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

"Mr. Zheng, you may leave now." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and leaned back in his chair lazily.

"I'll take my leave." Zheng Zhilong bowed and walked out.

As he walked out of the palace, Zheng Zhilong gradually straightened his chest.

Being an interpreter in the Siyi Division was his specialty, since he could speak so many languages, but it was not what he wanted after all, as there were too few opportunities for promotion.

Who doesn’t want to be an official, especially a high-ranking official? It is said that Zheng Zhilong in history was obsessed with being an official, but this is also human nature, and it is no exception today.

It is not difficult to guess that the emperor attaches great importance to business. Li Dan, Yan Siqi, Wu Dazhang and others not only made money but also held official positions.

In other words, the new institutions that the Ministry of Revenue will add will definitely be related to business, and will definitely receive the continued attention of Wansui, just like the newly built martial arts school, the newly built clan school, and the newly built new school this year.

What does this mean? It means that if you work in this new organization and achieve results, you can be promoted.

As long as someone is given an opportunity, why worry about not being able to rise step by step, or not being able to bring honor to the family and become famous?

Moreover, His Majesty was quite nice to him. It might be a bit too much to say that Jian was in the emperor's heart, but the fact that he arranged for his own brothers showed that he did not hate him!

Zheng Zhilong breathed in the cool air and felt more refreshed and confident about his future.

The imperial study became quiet. Zhu Youxiao stroked his forehead and sorted out the government affairs he needed to deal with again. He felt that there was nothing important anymore and he could relax.

It's Chinese New Year, my first Spring Festival since traveling through time, and I'm really looking forward to it. Zhu Youxiao picked up the document and looked at the Spring Festival expenses reported by the inner court.

Whether among the common people or the royal family, the Spring Festival is celebrated with great ceremony and joy. In ancient times, the Spring Festival, also known as New Year's Day, was one of the three major festivals along with the Winter Solstice and the Emperor's birthday.

Starting with the Kitchen God Festival on the 24th day of the 12th lunar month, the palace began preparing for the New Year. The palace ladies and eunuchs began wearing gourd-patterned robes and python robes, and they all steamed snacks and stored meat to cover their expenses for the next 10 to 20 days.

From that day until the 17th day of the first lunar month, according to custom, fireworks were set off in front of the Palace of Heavenly Purity every day. Only when there was strong wind would the fireworks be suspended for half a day or a whole day.

At the same time, Aoshan lanterns and fireworks were set up in the palace. The emperor would come to see them every day. When the emperor arrived, fireworks would be set off; when the emperor returned to his bedroom, fireworks would also be set off.

It is said that Emperor Wuzong of Ming Dynasty particularly loved to play. During his reign, the Aoshan Lantern Festival was the most spectacular. All the candles in the palace were used up, and they had to go outside the palace to purchase more. The scene was very spectacular.

On the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month, the palace became busier. "Peach charms and general charcoal were planted beside the door, and door gods were posted." "Paintings of the God of Fortune, the Judge of Ghosts, Zhong Kui, etc. were hung indoors." "Eight treasures of gold and silver, prayer wheels from the West, or yellow coins woven into the shape of a dragon were hung on the bed." "Sesame straw was inserted into the eaves and cypress branches were burned in the courtyard. It was called ? Sui."

On this day, the emperor would also issue an edict, ordering nobles and relatives to go to the various imperial tombs in Changping to offer sacrifices.

The emperor would also hold grand "Jiuji" ceremonies in the Taimiao and Shimiao. The so-called "Jiuji" is to enshrine the tablets of the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty in the Taimiao and hold a joint sacrifice.

A grand court meeting would be held on New Year's Day. First, all officials would congratulate the emperor and present gifts. Then the emperor would reward all officials, including giving them gold and silver and holding banquets.

However, after Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty, the practice of giving banquets became giving red envelopes, the so-called "the emperor ordered the banquet to be canceled and gave money instead."

However, Zhu Youxiao restored the New Year's Day banquet, not because he had too much money to burn, but because of a strong political purpose.

New Year's Eve gatherings are perfectly acceptable. It's not about the food or drinks; it's about the atmosphere. Strengthening ties with officials, increasing cohesion, and inspiring a desire to serve the emperor is excellent!

You know, being able to attend a banquet given by the imperial palace is a very honorable thing. When you retire and go home, you can brag about it to your children and grandchildren.

As the saying goes, "Ten years of preparing food for nothing can hardly repay the emperor's kindness with a single meal." This was the reality of feudal society. Well, in the future, if you've ever attended a state banquet, you'll be able to brag about it for the rest of your life.

Zhu Youxiao had seen the menu and standards for the imperial banquet and felt that it was just a grand spectacle. The food was not particularly sumptuous, and there were no delicacies from land or sea, but it was certainly enough to fill one's stomach.

But this is written in the "Da Ming Hui Dian", so just do it and you can save some money!

The scene is grand and elaborate, and its purpose is to demonstrate the royal majesty and embody the spirit of respecting heaven and following ancestors.

Zhu Youxiao put down the documents, stood up, put on his fur coat, and left the imperial study.

The cool air is refreshing. The snow on the ground has been cleared long ago. Only by looking up can you see the white snow hanging on the branches of the trees.

"Go to Changchun Palace." Zhu Youxiao suddenly thought of Zhang Yuer and gave an order to the palace servants.

The palace servants quickly prepared and soon escorted the emperor on his journey.

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Changchun Palace.

Zhang Yuer looked at her younger sister coming back from school and couldn't help but ask, "Is it vacation starting now?"

Zhang Wan'er replied, "Yes, until the twenty-fifth day of the first lunar month!"

As she spoke, the little girl came up to her elder sister and said with a smile, "Sister, I want a double-bar pattern. Ask the palace maid to make one for me!"

Two bars? What is that? Zhang Yuer looked at her younger sister in confusion.

Zhang Wan'er gestured with her hand and explained, "It's a piece of white cloth this big, with two red stripes on it. It can be worn on the arm."

"What's the point of wearing that thing?" Zhang Yu'er touched her little sister's head and said, "Is it from Shaoyingyuan?"

Zhang Wan'er nodded repeatedly and said, "Two bars make you a squad leader, and three bars make you a team leader. They're so impressive."

Oh, Zhang Yuer smiled, reached out and touched the little sister's face, and asked: "If it's not issued by the college, what's the point of wearing it? Study hard, behave well, and strive to get three bars."

Zhang Wan'er pouted her lips, lowered her head sullenly and said nothing.

Zhang Yuer couldn't help but laugh when she saw her little sister's little appearance. She said, "It's almost the New Year. Mother will take you home and come back to the palace after the New Year."

Zhang Wan'er immediately raised her head, blinked, and asked tentatively, "Let Mom go back. Can I stay with Sister?"

Zhang Wan'er grinned and said, "Sister, you're so lonely all alone. I'll be a little palace maid and keep you company, okay?"