After finishing all the work and replacing all the officials with his own people, Zhu Youxiao had a very deep experience, that is, he had less things to do.
The ministers in the court were able to handle their own affairs without him having to worry about anything. The most important point was that no one would point fingers at the affairs of his harem, nor would anyone think of writing letters to advise him all day long.
This was a very good thing for him. So Zhu Youxiao's harem life began to become harmonious.
This was actually the result of Zhu Youxiao's purge of the inner court. No one in the harem dared to make trouble again.
On this day, Zhu Youjiao was accompanying Empress Zhang to fly a kite. The two were talking and laughing, surrounded by a circle of eunuchs and palace maids.
Everyone looked at the most noble man and woman in the world with envy.
The palace maids looked at Empress Zhang with envy. Everyone knew that His Majesty doted on Empress Zhang.
"Your Majesty, Fang Zhenghua is here." When Zhu Youxiao turned around to drink tea, Chen Hong came to his side and said respectfully, "The emperor's father-in-law is here too."
After hearing his words, Zhu Youxiao nodded calmly, then smiled and continued to accompany Empress Zhang to fly kites, as if he had no idea about the arrival of the father-in-law and Fang Zhenghua.
Only after they were tired of playing did Zhu Youxiao take Empress Zhang's hand and walk back.
Looking at Empress Zhang, whose forehead was slightly sweaty, Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "Go and prepare, the Empress and I need to take a bath."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong quickly agreed.
Upon hearing Zhu Youxiao's words, Empress Zhang blushed slightly, glanced at her own emperor coquettishly, and followed him to take a bath.
After an indescribable bath, Zhu Youxiao changed his clothes and returned to the Qianqing Palace.
Tapping lightly on the table, Zhu Youxiao pondered, "Go call them both over!"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chen Hong agreed and hurried to pass on the message.
Not long after, Zhang Guoji and Fang Zhenghua walked in from outside.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Fang Zhenghua and Zhang Guoji and asked expressionlessly, "What brings you two here today?"
"Your Majesty, I would like to talk to you about the affairs of the Imperial Household Department." Zhang Guoji said with a serious face.
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Zhang Guoji calmly, nodded and said, "My dear, please speak freely!"
"I came here today to discuss with Your Majesty the selection of officials for the Imperial Household Department." Zhang Guoji bowed and said, "I would like to select officials for the Imperial Household Department through recruitment. This way, the Imperial Household Department can recruit more talents."
"Besides, the Imperial Household Department originally serves Your Majesty. This approach will demonstrate Your Majesty's unconventional approach to employing talent. It will also provide those who have no hope of passing the imperial examinations with an opportunity to join the Imperial Household Department and serve Your Majesty loyally. This is a win-win approach. Therefore, I would like to select officials for the Imperial Household Department through open recruitment."
Zhu Youxiao glanced at Zhang Guoji, smiled and nodded, saying, "This is a good idea. Let's do as you say, my dear."
Zhang Guoji seemed to have not expected that his Majesty would agree so easily. He was slightly stunned, and quickly stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best and will never let Your Majesty down. I will definitely do this beautifully."
Zhu Youxiao nodded gently and said with a smile: "I believe you, my dear."
"Then I will take my leave first."
After the matter was discussed, Zhang Guoji and Fang Zhenghua said goodbye.
But after turning around, Fang Zhenghua came back, "Emperor."
Zhu Youxiao didn't leave either, waiting for Fang Zhenghua. After taking a look at Fang Zhenghua, he said expressionlessly, "Tell me about it!"
"Yes, Your Majesty," Fang Zhenghua quickly agreed, bowing his head as he spoke, "Actually, I didn't put in much effort. Although no one appears to be looking for the Emperor's father-in-law these days, there are still quite a few who are secretly trying to get him. They're just a lot more humble than last time, and they're mostly resorting to bribery, hoping to arrange for someone to join the Imperial Household Department."
Zhu Youxiao nodded. He knew something about this matter because someone had reported it to him.
However, Zhu Youxiao did not expose the truth. He turned to look at Fang Zhenghua, frowned, and asked, "Who gave the father-in-law this idea? Open recruitment? Some people forget everything when they are obsessed with money."
"Your Majesty, it is said that it is a confidant of the emperor's father-in-law, named Liu Bing." Fang Zhenghua said hesitantly.
"Then let's get in touch with him and make him obedient." Zhu Youxiao said expressionlessly.
Fang Zhenghua was about to agree when Zhu Youxiao said, "Forget it. I'll let Chen Hong handle this matter."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After a brief pause, Zhu Youxiao said solemnly, "Just keep a close eye on them and make sure nothing goes wrong. Bring me the list when the time comes. I'll select some from it and let them enter the Imperial Household Department."
Fang Zhenghua said hesitantly, "Your Majesty, the father-in-law..."
"Does he have anything to do with this?" Zhu Youxiao asked with some doubt.
"Only talents should be promoted, that's what you should do. You don't have to worry about other things, you don't know anything. Do you understand?" Zhu Youxiao found that Fang Zhenghua's head was a little straight, maybe this is a common problem for people who practice martial arts.
If it were Wei Zhongxian or Chen Hong, they would have understood it immediately. But Fang Zhenghua actually had to explain it so clearly himself.
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