Although Empress Zhang had many ideas and was considered a relatively knowledgeable woman, she was still young after all and did not know much about court affairs outside the palace. Even if someone told her these things, she would not be able to explain them thoroughly.

After listening to Zhu Youxiao's words, Empress Zhang felt that what Zhu Youxiao said made sense.

The most important thing is that if her father can do this, then it would indeed be a good thing, because her father did not interfere in the court, but managed some affairs for the royal family, and as the queen, she could also help.

Empress Zhang then said softly, "I'm afraid my father won't do a good job and will delay Your Majesty's work."

Zhu Youxiao smiled and waved his hand.

This was a new thing, and we didn't know who would do well and who wouldn't. Besides, even if we didn't do well, it wouldn't matter. It was just our own family matter, no big deal. What could possibly happen?

It was nothing more than embezzling some money. For Zhu Youxiao, this was not a big deal.

Because no matter who does it, such corruption is inevitable.

If in the future I feel that this small amount of money is not a big deal, I will not pursue Zhang Guoji and just consider this money as something I gave him. Otherwise, the amount of money I reward to the father-in-law every year will be quite a lot.

If Zhang Guoji took too much and he felt bad about it, he could just take it back. Then he could be convicted and all those who were with him could be apprehended.

No matter how far Zhang Guoji went, it was not a bad thing for him. So Zhu Youxiao was not worried at all.

"Then let's settle this matter!" Zhu Youxiao made the decision directly and said in a firm tone.

"Then I will follow your Majesty's arrangements." Empress Zhang said shyly.

Seeing Empress Zhang like this, Zhu Youxiao immediately became eager to try her. He reached out and pulled her hand up, then walked into the bedroom.

It is better to do some exercise that is beneficial to your physical and mental health.

Late at night, Empress Zhang felt a little stuffy. In order not to disturb His Majesty, she quietly got up from his arms, wrapped only in an undershirt, walked to the window, and reached out to gently push open the wooden window.

Looking at the light and even silk-like floating clouds in the east, the full bright moon is rising slowly. The clear light reflects the surroundings into a colorful halo, which is deep and shallow, and seems to be there and not there.

Empress Zhang stared at the full moon in a daze. She remembered her father's instructions before entering the palace, and the heartfelt words of His Majesty during the day. Her eyes were inevitably filled with a hint of sadness.

The next morning, Zhu Youxiao got up late, had breakfast with Empress Zhang, and then left Kunning Palace.

On the way to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Zhu Youxiao kept reminding himself that he should control himself in doing such things in the future, otherwise his body really couldn't bear it. He couldn't be so young and ignorant. If he damaged his body, he would be unable to do anything.

After returning to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Zhu Youxiao said to Chen Hong beside him: "Go and find a few cabinet ministers for me. I have something to discuss with them."

What Zhu Youxiao wanted to talk about was naturally about the Imperial Household Department.

These matters required the consent of several cabinet ministers and their cooperation, otherwise it would be difficult to handle. However, Zhu Youxiao felt that it was not too difficult because it was a royal matter after all.

Another very important point is that he had just announced it to the world, and the cabinet was embarrassed to disagree.

On the surface, the Imperial Household Department was more concerned with managing the palace and had little to do with the cabinet. After the separation of palace affairs from the court, the cabinet would actually have an easier time.

As for the future development of the Imperial Household Department, the Cabinet probably wouldn't have too many concerns. Even if they were a little cautious, they wouldn't have anticipated how the Imperial Household Department would develop.

Others may not know, but Zhu Youxiao, who came from later generations, knew very well that the Imperial Household Department was a monster. Once it was released, it would be like a tiger out of a cage and would definitely scare everyone.

Especially under the creation and blessing of the emperor himself, the Imperial Household Department will definitely become an existence that many people fear.

In the original history, the development of the Qing Dynasty's Imperial Household Department was already terrifying.

The Imperial Household Department was an institution unique to the Qing Dynasty, with as many as 3,000 officials, more than ten times the number of officials in the busiest Ministry of Revenue. It can be said to be the largest agency in the Qing Dynasty, and it can be said that it was involved in all kinds of affairs such as food, housing, and transportation.

All the emperor's affairs were handled by the Imperial Household Department, which had 7 departments and 3 academies directly under it. The main departments were Guangchu, Duyu, Zhangyi, Accounting, Construction, Shenxing, and Qingfeng, which were respectively in charge of royal finances, storage, guards and escorts, hunting in mountains and swamps, etiquette, rent and taxes on imperial farms, engineering, punishments, animal husbandry, etc.

There was also the Shangsiyuan to manage the imperial horses, the Wubeiyuan to manufacture and store umbrellas, saddles, armor, swords, spears, bows and arrows, and the Fengchenyuan to manage and repair the various gardens. They were collectively known as the Seven Departments and Three Courts.

The Imperial Household Department also had more than 30 affiliated institutions, including the Three Weaving Offices, which could be said to be spread all over the country.

As long as he wanted to use the Imperial Household Department to do things, there would be no place where the Imperial Household Department could not reach. Whether it was the more sensitive salt or iron in the country, or anything else in various places, as long as the Imperial Household Department wanted to intervene, it could find a reason.

This will be a very large government office, and it will also be the government office where the emperor has the final say.

From the beginning, this government office was under the control of the emperor himself, so there was no possibility of it being controlled by others. Because from the appointment of officials, this was a government office that was completely inclined towards the emperor, including many eunuchs and palace maids.

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