Time Travel: After Seizing the Throne, I Lead the Ming Dynasty to Take Off

The Grand Secretaries only began to have power during the Yongle period.

The current Grand Secretary is just a tool to draft imperial edicts, which is equivalent to a secretary, and his position is not very important.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Ma Sanbao responded immediately.

Wait until Ren Hengtai retreats.

Zhu Yunhuan stared at the vermilion lacquered door that was closed by the other party, frowned and looked thoughtful.

Ma Sanbao was about to leave to convey the imperial edict to the scholars in the palace.

However, she noticed her master's abnormality and asked, "Your Majesty, what's wrong? Is there anything else I want to tell Master Ren?"

Zhu Yunhuan withdrew his gaze and shook his head.

Then he looked up at Ma Sanbao, frowned, and asked, "Do you think... this Ren Hengtai is a little strange? I always feel that there is something strange about him, but I can't put my finger on what it is."

Although Ma Sanbao was a eunuch, his eyesight was much sharper than that of ordinary eunuchs, so Zhu Yunhuan also wanted to see if he had noticed anything that he had not noticed.

Ma Sanbao, however, looked confused.

She said, "This... I am not very good-looking, so I can't see anything. I only know that Lord Ren has very sharp eyes, and he has seen all of Your Majesty's wisdom." As he said this, a smile appeared on his face.

His focus is on.

This Minister of Rites is more likable than other officials.

Zhu Yunhuan knew that this guy's focus was completely off, so he could only look away helplessly: "Forget it, you should go and pass on the imperial edict first."

"Hmm!" Talking about this, Ma Sanbao's mood became even better, and the smile on his face deepened. "This servant must immediately handle this matter properly. This is a big deal for Your Majesty! Everyone in the world must know that next year will be the first year of the Kaiqian era! This Ming Dynasty is now yours, Your Majesty!"

As the saying goes, the emperor is not anxious, but the eunuchs are.

Ma Sanbao seemed even happier than Zhu Yunhuan. As he spoke, he even lost some of his usual composure and hurriedly took his leave to deliver the imperial edict.

When the vermilion lacquered door was closed again.

Zhu Yunhuan was the only one left in the Qianqing Palace. It suddenly became extremely quiet. Zhu Yunhuan's eyes fixed and he murmured, "Change the reign... the first year of Kaiqian... Kaiqian..."

At this point.

He inexplicably felt a slight excitement in his heart.

He took a deep breath, stood up, took a pen from the pen holder on the dragon desk, dipped it in ink, and wrote the two big words "Kai Qian" on the rice paper in front of him.

The pen tip is sharp, and when it opens and closes, it seems to want to swallow up the world!

Just as Ma Sanbao said.

The old era has ended, and a new era is about to begin, a world that belongs to him, Zhu Yunhuan.

This world is a scroll.

And he is the paintbrush!

He wanted to paint a bold and colorful picture between heaven and earth! Kaiqian, the beginning of the universe, unprecedented and unparalleled!

Zhu Yunhuan's eyes flashed, and he slowly placed the wolf-hair brush in his hand on the pen holder beside him. The rice paper on the table with the words "Kai Qian" written on it seemed to move without wind, and the edge swayed slightly, making a very slight sound of paper pages rustling.

at the same time.

Zhu Yunhuan's heart couldn't help but beat slightly faster.

……

The actions of the Ministry of Works and Qin Kui did indeed cause a small stir in the court, but now was the New Year and a time for family happiness.

Over the past six months, Zhu Yunhuan has successfully left the stereotype he wanted in the minds of many people through various intentional and unintentional operations: not easy to mess with.

As the saying goes, it’s the New Year.

No one wanted to cause trouble or get into trouble at this time, so although all the officials in the court were talking about it, no one had brought this matter to Zhu Yunhuan in the past few days.

Zhu Yunhuan finally had some peace and quiet and had some free time.

As for the common people.

What they were always more concerned about was whether they could have a good meal today and how to have a prosperous and glorious New Year. Although the Ministry of Works and Qin Kui did not deliberately conceal their actions, their news basically did not reach the ears of the common people. What made them celebrate even more was the news that Zhu Yunhuan had taken some action to deal with those Beijing officials.

Killing corruption is what the people like to see most.

As the days passed, the streets and alleys of Yingtian Prefecture became more and more lively.

The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to the wine.

New Year's Eve.

The people of Yingtian Prefecture stayed awake all night. The sound of firecrackers echoed throughout the streets and alleys of Yingtian Prefecture for a long time, and only stopped slightly at dawn the next day.

The sky is just beginning to light up.

When the first ray of sunlight falls on Yingtian Prefecture, on the banks of the Qinhuai River, and on the red walls and glazed tiles of the Forbidden City...

The new year... has also arrived.

From New Year's Eve to New Year's Day, the curfew will not be too strict. After all, bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year is always the biggest thing in the eyes of Chinese people. The entire Yingtian Prefecture will wake up earlier than usual.

The people put on new clothes early.

Walking through the streets, carrying gifts in hand, visiting relatives and friends.

The streets and alleys of Yingtianfu are crowded with people.

As the sky brightened.

A decree was also issued in a high-profile manner, and it was known to the world:

I, with my noble character, have inherited the throne. I have reviewed the past and reformed the system, truly embodying the principle of reform. From this day forward, I change the reign title to Kaiqian, marking the first year of Kaiqian! I make a fresh start for the nation, striving to ensure peace and prosperity for all, and a happy life for the people. I grant amnesty to all officials, soldiers, and civilians for crimes other than treason and murder...