Although they are younger siblings, Zhu Xiong Ying treated them with some of the care and concern of an elder during their upbringing.
"Did the third brother go to supervise the army?" Zhu Yue asked directly if she didn't understand something, and didn't need to pretend in front of her eldest brother. "If he really needs to supervise the army, then the second brother should go. As for the eldest uncle leading the army, I think it's more appropriate for the third brother to go with him."
Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Zhu Yue with some helplessness and said, "These days, there's been so much noise in the court. You really don't know anything about it? If Yunwen stays here, some people might try to get close to him. It's better to keep him in a more sober state and avoid causing trouble."
This time, it seems he mainly understood one thing: although they were half-brothers, after their father's death, Zhu Xiong Ying was essentially the eldest brother, like a father to him. If Zhu Yun Wen really caused any trouble, it would still be Zhu Xiong Ying's responsibility to handle it.
So it's better to be straightforward and just let Zhu Yunwen leave this mess, so everyone can save themselves some trouble.
Looking at Zhang Lin, Zhu Xiong Ying said, "After a while, when you go to the Five Cities Military Command, you should find something to do."
Zhang Lin immediately stood up, a little excited, "Your subject obeys the decree."
Zhang Lin came from a family of lower-middle-ranking military officers; his father died in battle at a young age. He was now a prince consort, but everyone knew that, barring unforeseen circumstances, he would become the emperor's son-in-law. The Ming Dynasty didn't have many restrictions on maternal relatives, and many would enter the imperial court.
The Five Cities Military Command was not a single government office, but a collective term for five government offices, and the Commander was only a sixth-rank official. However, this was the government office responsible for patrolling the capital to apprehend thieves, dredging streets and ditches, managing prisoners, and prohibiting fires. Ordinary people could not obtain this position; it required absolute trust.
Having military power in the capital, even if it's just some lowly soldiers, means having the authority to command troops, which naturally means that such a position must be taken very seriously.
Some things don't need much explanation. Zhu Xiong Ying knew that his brother-in-law was of average talent and unlikely to become a great general like Mu Chun. But that didn't matter; Zhu Xiong Ying could still look after his brother-in-law.
After the gathering with his younger siblings, Zhu Xiong Ying naturally needed to continue with his work, which was always a worry-free affair.
It was indeed quite busy, and occasionally he felt a bit tired. But Zhu Xiong Ying enjoyed it; perhaps it was this sense of accomplishment, this sufficient motivation that power brought, that kept Zhu Xiong Ying busy with work every day.
The previous issues surrounding the imperial examinations had caused some resentment among civil officials, but they all knew that even with these grievances, they still needed to work hard. Whether it was to advance their careers, maintain their power, or simply avoid being caught doing anything wrong, they all needed to strive.
Instead of immediately bringing some matters to court, Zhu Xiong Ying walked towards the east side of the Thousand-Step Corridor after the court session. Although Zhu Xiong Ying could indeed summon officials from the Six Ministries to the Wenhua Hall, he occasionally preferred to go out for a stroll and visit the Six Ministries.
The officials in the Ministry of Works, where Yan Zhenzhi worked, were naturally quite disciplined, because they knew that the Crown Prince was about to arrive.
"No need to gather here, everyone disperse." After the officials paid their respects, Zhu Xiong Ying spoke directly, "Just do your jobs well, I don't need you to serve me here."
Some officials were bitter, having missed the opportunity to impress the Crown Prince. However, they all felt they still had a chance; the Crown Prince valued the Ministry of Works, a fact known throughout the court. Even the Ministry of Rites, a department that should have been extremely important, seemed to carry far less weight in the Crown Prince's eyes than the Ministry of Works.
Zhu Xiong Ying took the tea, took a sip, and placed it on the table. It was still not as good as the tribute tea. Although Zhu Xiong Ying was not particularly particular, his years of living in luxury had naturally raised his standards and requirements considerably.
Zhu Xiong Ying wasn't there for idle chatter; he went straight to the point and asked, "How is the construction of the imperial city in Beiping progressing?"
Yan Zhenzhi immediately replied that this was not something to be taken lightly, “Give me another six months and the imperial city will be completed.”
It's alright; this is within the construction period. However, Zhu Xiong Ying is well aware that this kind of completion isn't true completion; it only means the basic construction is finished. If you want it to be more perfect and magnificent, it will require continued construction and maintenance.
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