"Send someone over to talk to him, consider it our way of making an appearance," Zhu Yunying said to Wang Chengen. "You're reliable in handling things, but there's something a little untrustworthy about you, so send someone over."

Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger; Wang Chengen immediately understood the emperor's meaning.

There was never a shortage of capable and competent people in the emperor's court, but these people were not always reliable, nor were they necessarily to be given important responsibilities. This time, those who went to 'deliver the imperial edict' were basically the type who would never return.

Wang Chengen immediately said, "Your Majesty, I do have such a person among my servants. However, if the eunuch who delivers the decree goes and doesn't return, who knows what people will say outside. Your Majesty, perhaps we should have someone feed him some medicine first?"

Zhu Yunying waved his hand casually and said, "Alright, let's talk about it after he leaves the mansion. Our uncle shouldn't get his hands dirty."

Look, Zhu Yunying sometimes doesn't need to consider things so thoroughly, but his subordinates will definitely help him to consider things more comprehensively.

Zhu Yunying could sense some things; he couldn't possibly consider everything in detail, nor could he possibly consider everything more comprehensively, and that wasn't really a problem.

Because he was the emperor, his position was too high. So, Zhu Yunying only needed to have a strategic overview of some matters. If others couldn't fill in the gaps, there was no need for them to continue serving Zhu Yunying.

Wang Chengen is quite reliable, with decent abilities, and most importantly, he is loyal enough. Zhu Yunying doesn't need to worry too much about these things.

Continuing to handle official business, Joo Yoon-young suddenly couldn't help but frown and sigh, feeling somewhat helpless.

He couldn't control things like birth, aging, sickness, and death. It seems that not only were the military officials of the Ming Dynasty constantly being replaced, but the civil officials also needed to be replaced constantly.

Zhu Yunying suddenly couldn't help but laugh, muttering to himself, "Our imperial grandfather prefers officials to die of old age or illness in office. We're a little better off here. Sometimes when people are old and frail or senile, we let them retire and return to their hometowns to enjoy their retirement and be with their grandchildren."

Suddenly, Zhu Yunying remembered something. "The mourning period is one thing, but Confucian culture establishes the country on filial piety, so these ethics should be valued. However, trying to gain fame and reputation is definitely not an option."

Zhu Yunying took this matter quite seriously because it was something that had happened in history before, and it was a tried-and-tested method.

Due to political disagreements or a desire to cultivate prestige, some officials choose to "retire," seemingly distancing themselves from the court, but their true intentions are quite different.

"Since you want to retire, then retire cleanly and decisively." Zhu Yunying suddenly laughed, saying somewhat jokingly, "You still expect us to keep trying to keep you here, hoping you'll be reinstated later?"

This regulation needs to be established as soon as possible. In the future, there will be certain restrictions on officials retiring or requesting to resign. It won't be that they can retire or resign immediately if they want to. When some officials with great merit retire, it will also be necessary to show that the court values ​​talent and needs to continuously try to retain them.

But since you've retired, you should retire cleanly and not expect to return to the court. Just go back to retire or pursue your own carefree life and interests. There's no need to think that returning to the court after retirement will automatically get you a promotion.

Zhu Yunying chuckled, feeling that he valued talent and was indeed quite humane, unlike his grandfather who only exploited his civil and military officials.

However, Emperor Zhu Yunying seemed to be very good at backing down the ladder after someone had climbed up the roof, and he absolutely did not give any people the opportunity to 'seek fame and reputation'.

Such a thing is indeed possible, and Zhu Yunying would be more than happy to do so; this is what an emperor should do. As for the so-called "pure stream" officials, Zhu Yunying would not give them any chance.

This matter requires careful consideration. It is indeed something a far-sighted emperor needs to do well, and it serves as a lesson from the past, constantly reminding him of past events.

Wang Chengen simply lowered his head and remained silent. He was extremely loyal to Zhu Yunying, and if the emperor asked him to slit his own throat, Wang Chengen would do so without hesitation.

He also admired Zhu Yunying from the bottom of his heart. He knew that His Majesty the Emperor was wise and powerful, and even the retired emperor could not compare with His Majesty the Emperor.

Therefore, His Majesty's strategies must be the best and most beneficial to the Ming Dynasty. The agents of the Eastern Depot will not stand idly by and watch anyone who dares to obstruct His Majesty's new policies.

Let's continue handling government affairs. Zhu Yunying, who was completely focused, felt that although his work was still extremely heavy, it had improved slightly, which was something to be happy about.

When Zhu Yuanzhang abolished the positions of Chancellor and Grand Secretary, he also established the Grand Secretary position in the Hall of Imperial Sacrifices, modeled after the Song Dynasty, to serve as an advisor to the emperor.

Zhu Yunying naturally wouldn't grant the cabinet too much power, but he did indeed want to ease his workload a bit. These cabinet scholars were basically his assistants, helping Zhu Yunying to lighten his workload somewhat.

The current cabinet lacks decision-making, deliberative, and executive power, but Zhu Yunying is trying to slightly elevate its status.

Decision-making power must remain firmly in the emperor's hands. All memorials from across the country must be collected by the Office of Transmission and submitted to the emperor for review by the Directorate of Ceremonial. The Grand Secretariat, however, may later have some discretionary power, with administrative power eventually being distributed among the Six Ministries. Locally, three offices will be established, responsible for justice, military affairs, and administration, directly reporting to the Six Ministries.

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