Although there are still some things in Shandong that need to be concluded, Zhu Youxiao no longer needs to stay here. With Zhang Weixian's return, returning to Beijing became what Zhu Youxiao had to do next.

Three days later, the fleet set sail again and headed straight towards the capital.

There was no accident along the way, and Zhu Youxiao once again returned to the capital, where he had been away for quite some time.

This time, when the emperor came back, the entire capital could be said to be trembling.

The capital city naturally knew very well what Zhu Youxiao did in Shandong. His Majesty even cleaned up the Kong family. Naturally, he would not care about others. Therefore, all officials in the capital began to fear Zhu Youxiao from top to bottom.

This is the establishment of authority.

Why was Emperor Yongle so authoritative?

It was not because he successfully rebelled, but mainly because he had a powerful army and several northern expeditions that allowed everyone to see the emperor's huge power.

As long as he wants to do, he must do it. If you don’t accept it, you will kill you.

Only the army is the confidence of the emperor, and this has never changed.

This time, the incident in Shandong made people see Zhu Youxiao's confidence. Although it was not enough that Zhu Youxiao had the prestige of Emperor Yongle, its prestige is already high enough that countless people dare not speak loudly anymore.

After returning to the palace, Zhu Youxiao did nothing, and first he found Concubine Tian.

I haven't met any woman along the way, and it really made Zhu Youxiao miss her a little.

Young and energetic, the first thing he did when he returned to the palace was that Concubine Hotan gave a London gift.

After the comfort, Zhu Youxiao had the heart to talk.

Originally, this kind of thing should have been the result of Emperor Zhang, but now Empress Zhang has been pregnant for more than five months and has already shown signs of pregnancy.

Zhu Youxiao dared not torment his queen. If he really made some trouble for the child, wouldn’t he regret it?

Besides, there are no other women in the palace.

With his hand in his arms, Zhu Youxiao asked, "Can life be easy at home?"

After hearing this, Concubine Tian showed a hint of confusion on her face.

You should know that Your Majesty has never been very fond of himself and Concubine Yuan. When he first entered the palace, he was even neglected. Even now, Your Majesty regards himself as a concubine, he still doesn't favor him so much.

Concubine Tian knew about this and was very cautious in the palace. Now when she heard His Majesty ask about her family’s affairs, she knew in her heart that something must have happened to her family.

Those people in the family didn't know her situation in the palace. Relying on her identity and status, they must have done something messy outside.

Concubine Tian was so busy that she wanted to get up and apologize to Zhu Youxiao.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Youxiao pulled her down, hugged her in his arms, and said softly: "There are some things. I don't want to have any gaps with you, so I want to talk to you, and you don't have to take it too seriously."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Concubine Tian hurriedly said: "My mother's family is a small family. If you have been poor and rich for a long time, there will definitely be some inappropriate things. If they do something wrong, Your Majesty does not need to tolerate it, and I understand."

"What are you talking about? After all, it's a family." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile, not looking too concerned on his face.

Although Zhu Youxiao said it casually, Concubine Tian really didn't dare to agree casually. She knew very well in her heart that although His Majesty now seems kind on the surface and has never even said anything serious to herself, if she really does something, she will never go there casually.

"It's just that someone gave some money to the family." Zhu Youxiao looked at Concubine Tian and said with a smile: "It's not a big deal. After all, your family is also a newcomer now, so it's normal for someone to send money to the family to ask for love. But this time I have to deal with them. After all, some money can be collected, while some money cannot be collected."

After hearing this, Concubine Tian was shocked.

In the opinion of Concubine Tian, ​​there is no money that can be collected at all. As long as it is a messy money sent by others, it must be something to ask for.

If it were just human relations, Your Majesty would not care about these things at all. Now that Your Majesty has told him like this, it would definitely not be a good thing.

"Your Majesty," Concubine Tian raised her head and looked at Zhu Youxiao, and said with a sad face: "I really don't know. If Your Majesty wants to punish them, you don't have to care about me. If Your Majesty feels that it is not enough, I am willing to accept the punishment."

"Put your heart in your stomach, I will tell you." Zhu Youxiao patted Concubine Tian and said.

"The matter at your house is not big, it's just a fine of some money and a reprimand. Besides, it's not your family, so you don't have to worry. After you go back, you tell Concubine Yuan, and don't have to worry too much."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I understand." Concubine Tian said hurriedly.

"It's good to understand. Let's sleep with me now." Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "But let's do it again before going to bed."

After hearing this, Concubine Tian suddenly showed a shy expression on her face and said, "Your Majesty, the imperial doctor said that Your Majesty is young, so you should control it."

"How long have I been holding it in? I can't listen to them." Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said.

"Then I will serve Your Majesty." Concubine Tian said quickly, but her face turned even redder.

I don’t know if it was because of what happened just now, but this time, Concubine Tian was very proactive.

After Zhu Youxiao was released, he hugged Concubine Tian with satisfaction and fell asleep.

The next morning, Zhu Youxiao got up very early and was in good spirits.

Although he was in a bad mood in Shandong, Zhu Youxiao also knew how to control himself and did not do anything seven times a night.

After a perfect night, he felt refreshed.

After taking Concubine Tian to spend breakfast together, Zhu Youxiao returned to the imperial study room.

He glanced at Chen Hong and said, "Have everyone come?"

"Go back to Your Majesty, everyone is here and waiting outside." Chen Hong hurriedly bowed and said.

Zhu Youxiao nodded and said to Chen Hong: "Then let them come in."

It didn't take long for a group of people to come in from outside.

These people don’t know why they were summoned, but they probably weren’t a good thing. His Majesty summoned them as soon as he came back from Shandong. The matter may have something to do with Shandong.

After all, everyone also has ghosts in their hearts. If you know about Shandong, they have heard of it.

Before this, they bought food for Shandong, using inferior products as good products, and even earned a lot of money. In this case, no one was not guilty.

Many people went to Xu Xianchun to find out the news, and I think he knew something. After all, he followed His Majesty to Shandong and lost his official position in Shandong.

However, how dare Xu Xianchun say such a thing without knowing what Zhu Youxiao wants to do?

Xu Xianchun could only bite the bullet and apologize everywhere, but he just didn't tell the reason.

After everyone had seen it, Zhu Youxiao smiled and waved his hand and said, "Get up."

When everyone stood up straight, Zhu Youxiao said: "This time I went to Shandong, I was deeply touched, and the following was really shocking. Those people thought I could not hear or see, and regarded me as a deaf and blind man. Even the people around me wanted to bribe, which shows how bold and reckless those people were!"

"The people present should be all royal relatives, right? The family of Empress Zhen, the family of Concubine Zhen, and some newly promoted ministers are all valued. I think those people are also treated with courtesy to you. Have you received a lot of benefits?"

After this sentence came out, everyone was shocked and began to complain.

It was indeed because of Shandong. They naturally heard about His Majesty’s actions in Shandong. His Majesty even dealt with the Kong family, let alone these people?

These people did not dare to be negligent, and quickly knelt on the ground and said in fear: "I am guilty!"

"You are guilty." Zhu Youxiao said calmly: "What is the specific crime? Go and ask Xu Xianchun. I came here today, but I didn't plan to punish you. I just wanted to tell you, so I won't be an example."

"I didn't say it before, so I didn't plan to pursue it after you did it. This time I said it. If anyone commits it again, please consider it yourself."

After saying this, Zhu Youxiao stood up and walked out behind.

I have finished speaking, so I don’t have to do the rest by myself. I just need to have my hands to do it.

As for these people, of course, it is not just a simple matter of beating, but also needs to be used well.

If the emperor wants to reach his hands on the place, he must use these people well.

In the Ming Dynasty, the gentry was very powerful. The reason was very simple. These people not only controlled the power of officials, but also controlled the actual local economic rights.

The land, mines, shops, and merchants in the local area are basically the gentry who are the ones who are in charge. Administrative orders want them to be obedient, yes; but if they want to deprive them of their rights economically, it will be difficult.

The economic foundation has always determined the superstructure. No matter how you change the economy above, if they have the final say in the economy below, it will be useless no matter how you change it.

If you want to infiltrate the local area with economic means, you, the emperor, cannot end up in person.

If you end up in person and the scale is too large, you may lose sight of one thing, so someone needs to help you.

Zhu Youxiao selected these nobles and relatives, and asked them to cooperate with the Interior Ministry to do business in the place; the Interior Ministry to lead the Interior Ministry and they cooperate.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs is the state-owned enterprises and central enterprises in later generations who control their lifelines. As for the remaining supporting facilities, these nobles and relatives will go there.

They have money and some people can compete with local gentry and take over.

You should know that there were no ordinary businessmen in the Ming Dynasty. They only had power and money collusion, or even power and money integration.

Instead of raising pigs here, it is better to send them out to get money.

These people are better at playing tricks and scoundrels than themselves. As long as they divide the various parts of the country to them, or according to the industry conditions, they will do their things well.

The country Zhu Youxiao wanted to establish has always been clear in his heart.

Capitalism is impossible, socialism is even more impossible, and feudal landlords are not.

And what we have to choose after all is Junker aristocracy.

In later generations, this was a backward and abandoned system. But in the Ming Dynasty, this was an extremely advanced thing.

The most important thing is that the transition can be completed and the current feudal system can be transitioned well. Even if there are some problems and difficulties, it is relatively much easier to solve.

Junke's aristocraticism is a good direction. He will not do those things like Wang Mang. If the people are not wise and cannot do those things, the people will not support you.

The Juncker landlord class was extremely conservative in politics, advocating monarchy, advocating force, and agreeing to protecting the country.

As for how to prevent them from oppressing internally, the approach is very simple, transferring domestic conflicts and turning oppression into external expansion.

As long as overseas interests are sufficient, their eyes will continue to invade, expand, and plunder overseas, which is destined to be a bloody road.
To be continued...