"The next major task will likely be to suppress the rebellion. There are ambitious people all over North Korea, causing trouble everywhere, and there are also those who are fighting among the factions, who are all stubborn. These people may cause trouble, so you have to be careful."

"I'm not good at this, but you are. However, I still have one thing to say to you: eradicate all evil. Kill those who deserve to be killed, and show no mercy. But there is one thing: you must be kind to the people of North Korea."

"I think you can issue an order as soon as possible to reduce taxes for North Korea. I've seen that North Korea's taxes are too high, and some of the people can no longer bear it. I will also report this matter to Your Majesty, and I believe it will not be a problem with Your Majesty."

Cao Wenzhao nodded and said, "You are right, but I can't do it."

"What do you mean?" Zhang Yu asked hesitantly.

"What the palace is saying is that Korea should separate its civil and military affairs. This has already been changed in the Ming Dynasty. You'll understand when you return. Korea will have a Governor-General's Office to oversee Korea's military and political affairs. Under the Governor-General's Office will be two yamen: a general office and a governor's office. They are independent of each other and will not interfere with each other."

"We are only responsible for leading the troops, and they are only responsible for administration. The Governor is the only one who makes the final decision on everything. You should understand what I mean by this."

"I see." Zhang Yu nodded and said, "Then I wonder who was the first governor-general of Korea?"

"Sun Chuanting," Cao Wenzhao said with a smile, "With both civil and military talents, who else could be more suitable?"

"I see." Zhang Yu nodded and said, "Then I won't tell you about this matter. I'll write a memorial and submit it later."

"In fact, His Majesty intends to let you serve as governor in Korea. What do you think?" Cao Wenzhao looked at Zhang Yu and asked.

Zhang Yu shook his head and said, "I don't want to stay here anymore. Even if I have to be a governor for a while, I don't want to stay in Korea. I want to go back to Ming Dynasty."

"Alright, His Majesty will respect you." Cao Wenzhao nodded and said, "But you don't have to be like this. You know what kind of person His Majesty is, and he won't be suspicious of you."

"Your Majesty will not, but I must still fulfill my duty as a subject." Zhang Yu nodded and said, "I'll leave Korea to you. I'll finish writing the manuscript and pack up. I'm sure you'll have news for me to return soon."

Cao Wenzhao shook his head and said, "Don't leave it to me. Lord Sun Chuanting is already on his way. You wait and hand it over to him. Don't think of being a hands-off boss. I haven't been taking care of anything these days. It would be too troublesome if I intervened."

"You, when did you become so fancy?" Zhang Yu pointed at Cao Wenzhao and said with a smile.

"Didn't I learn it from you?" Cao Wenzhao said unhappily.

"Okay, okay, let's stop talking and drink." Zhang Yu said with a big laugh.

Capital city, imperial palace.

The capital city was already a bit chilly in late autumn. Zhu Youxiao, wrapped in his cloak, turned to look at Chen Hong beside him and said, "Hand over this petition."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong nodded quickly in agreement.

This is not a very special question book, but it is of great significance.

Please establish a Taiwan Province.

The Governor of Fujian submitted a petition, hoping to establish a province in Taiwan.

The cabinet didn't say anything and agreed directly. For the cabinet, this was a very good thing, which would help solve the work problems of Ming officials.

In recent years, the number of graduates from various imperial academies has increased, and their value has become increasingly low. The Imperial Household Department has recruited a significant number of graduates and has begun guiding them into other professions. However, some still insist on becoming officials, and the annual imperial examinations are always packed with people.

Countless times, people have suggested to the emperor that he should recruit more officials, but after all, the use is limited, and he can't have too many officials, right?

However, the expansion of territory in Liaodong and the grasslands gave them some ideas. In recent years, many officials there have been appeased, and countless people have been sent there. On the one hand, they can expand the territory, and on the other hand, they can recruit more students, which is a win-win situation.

So recently, the ministers of the Ming Dynasty have become keen on this matter and never get tired of it.

For the cabinet, that was nonsense. The approval they gave was to allow the construction of one prefecture. After all, with the current population, only one prefecture could be built.

However, Japan can send a lot of officials, which is a good thing. With the end of the war in Japan, the rule of Japan has also been put on the agenda.

However, Zhu Youxiao no longer had to worry about these things, as the people under him could do them with ease.

After taking a deep breath and putting down the last question book, Zhu Youxiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter what time it is, correcting the test papers is a very tiring task.

The ones I saw had already been sifted through, and the cabinet had already come up with a solution. All I had to do was listen to what others had to say and then consider the proposed solution. If it seemed appropriate, I'd do it that way; if not, I'd modify it.

Even so, I am still exhausted.

Zhu Youxiao stood up and stretched his muscles.

It may feel okay at my age, but if I get older, I might not be able to handle it.

As they walked back, Zhu Youxiao asked, "What should we do next?"

"Your Majesty, the Emperor wants to go kite flying with the Empress and the Prince. The Empress has already sent someone to inquire about it." Chen Hong said with a smile, "The Prince is getting a little anxious waiting."

"You little brat, all you do is play all day long." Zhu Youxiao scolded him, but his face was full of smiles, and his steps became much faster. "It seems I have to give him more homework later."

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