Of the six ministries, the Ministry of Works currently commanded the most attention. Minister Cao was fêted daily, even receiving increased interest from the Crown Prince.
"The Ministry of Works is a model for all six ministries; all of you officials should follow their lead." Zhu Zhuo looked calmly down at the bowing officials. Now that he held the reins of power, he was bold enough to speak his mind. "I expect you officials to be more than just beggars for silver. Do not let your ambitions grow too large. Some matters, if left to go unnoticed, might pass, but if I personally uncover any wrongdoing, I will show no leniency."
After issuing this warning, Zhu Zhuo departed with Shunzi. The trivialities of court life could be resolved in a few sentences; they were not worth his time.
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