Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 719: Integration of Science and Taoism
Zhu Youxiao had no interest in growing flowers and plants, or cultivating his sentiments. In his opinion, this was a waste of time. Apart from dealing with state affairs and military affairs, his favorite things to do were exercise, shooting, and incognito visits. As for other things, he would think of them when he remembered.

There is always something to do. Before you finish the things you are doing, new things will arise. This is life, and it is the same for everyone.

"On the military level, all the battles that should be fought have been fought, and those that have not been fought are still being maintained. However, from an overall perspective, the Ming Dynasty has quietly gained the upper hand."

Outside the Qianqing Palace, on the snow-covered imperial road, Zhu Youxiao walked with his hands behind his back, holding a memorial in his hands. Next to Zhu Youxiao was Li Qiyuan, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate.

"Thinking back to when I was enthroned, Liaodong alone caused unrest in the country, especially in the court, where there were so many voices of fear of the Jianlu. I was thinking at the time, even if the Ming Dynasty was in decline, it shouldn't be so dire, right?"

"A former household slave, with less than 100,000 soldiers under his command, won a battle. So the Ming Dynasty is powerless to resist?"

Li Qiyuan had a complicated expression.

Of course he knew what the emperor meant by saying this.

"After knowing some people's thoughts, I understand a truth." Zhu Youxiao continued walking and looked up at the blue sky. The blizzard had stopped and the sun was high in the sky, but the coldness was still raging in the world.

"It was never the Jianlu who defeated the Ming Dynasty, nor was it anything else, but the Ming Dynasty itself. The Ming Dynasty has been peaceful for a long time, which makes some people become anxious and worried."

"The Ming Dynasty has always been filled with the thought that 'a country may be great, but it will perish if it loves war', but has completely forgotten the conclusion that 'a country may be great, but it will be in danger if it forgets war'!"

"It turns out that your majesty is right."

After hearing this, Li Qiyuan bowed his head slightly and said, "Although the Jianlu are strong, they are not invincible. Although the Ming Dynasty is weak, it has not always been like this."

"So what?"

Zhu Youxiao smiled and stopped, "How many people in this world now say that I am a warmongering emperor who likes military force and does not know how to sympathize with the people."

Li Qiyuan: “…”

Zhu Youxiao's attitude towards war has always been clear. Since the Ming army has encountered major problems, he should take advantage of the fact that everything can still be turned around and lead a few major battles under the leadership of the central government, so that the army can be deployed in batches and let these well-fed and adequately paid soldiers face the brutal war.

Perhaps many people will die in these wars, but the restoration of the army's military power will inevitably require the baptism and cleansing of blood.

Cruel, right?
But the world is cruel like this.

Zhu Youxiao really couldn't imagine what kind of tragedy would be waiting when a country and a nation did not have the courage to draw the sword and when foreign enemies invaded wantonly.

Since you have decided to be a soldier, you have to choose to bear these things. As the king of a country, Zhu Youxiao can guarantee that anyone or any group who dares to try to seize the fame and fortune of those meritorious soldiers, or even infringe on the interests of the Ming warriors, will pay the price! !
Perhaps these things cannot save the lives of the soldiers who died in the battle, but for countless people at the bottom, it is an unrestricted path to promotion.

When people live in this world, they always have to climb up.

This is the conclusion.

In fact, many people are not afraid of death. What they are really afraid of is that even if they die, they will not get what they deserve, and then their wives, children and relatives will suffer. "You should know what kind of storm this memorial will cause once it is presented to the court, right?" Zhu Youxiao did not continue the topic, raised the memorial in his hand, looked at Li Qiyuan and said.

"I have mentioned the integration of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Justice to you a long time ago, but the separation of the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Justice is also the ancestral system of our dynasty. The creation of the six departments was determined by Emperor Taizu Gao, and the original intention was to be in charge of attendants, admonitions, supplements, and missing items, assisting the emperor in handling memorials and inspecting the affairs of the six ministries. They have the power of "copying the Ministry of Personnel", "reviewing the Ministry of Personnel" and "cancelling"! "

"However, after more than 200 years of the Ming dynasty, this national policy has gradually changed and has become a tool for some people to stir up factional struggles in the court."

"I understand."

Li Qiyuan looked serious, raised his hand and bowed to Zhu Youxiao, saying: "I am not sure in my heart, so I have been thinking deeply about the integration of science and law, and I will try my best to make it foolproof."

"But until the counterfeit currency case, my thoughts changed. It is better to do it than to think about it. Just as your majesty has formulated the currency policy, the original intention is to relieve the national treasury and solve the problems of our dynasty. But even so, there are still some treacherous people who want to gain personal benefits from it!"

"The changes in the imperial court are urgent and cannot be delayed. The censors and imperial officials can no longer act as they did in the past. After this is done, it is inevitable that there will be disturbances and it is inevitable that I will bear the blame. But someone has to do it. The whole Ming Dynasty cannot just turn a deaf ear and turn a blind eye, right?"

This is the pillar of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Youxiao smiled, and the look in his eyes when he looked at Li Qiyuan changed.

When Li Qiyuan submitted this memorial at this time, Zhu Youxiao certainly knew what was going on. It was closely related to the joint arrest and joint execution.

The New Year's torture, with so much blood shed, made many people who did the work see their determination and will. Apart from that, this was also closely related to the fact that the situation in Liaodong had become clear and the Jianlu had suffered a heavy blow.

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If the Ming Dynasty wants to become stronger and revive, it must not change just one aspect, but must make efforts in all aspects at the same time, only in this way can there be change.

Only by continuously improving the shortcomings can the Ming Dynasty, like a wooden barrel, store more water.

In a sense, Zhu Youxiao was indeed a carpenter emperor. He wanted to use his wisdom to fill in the shortcomings of the Ming Dynasty, which was like a wooden barrel, and thus changes came quietly.

"Then do it."

Zhu Youxiao collected his thoughts and handed the memorial to Li Qiyuan, with a slight smile on his face. "But I have a suggestion for you. Send a copy of this memorial to the Cabinet, the Ministry of Public Administration, the Six Ministries, the Six Departments, the Five Temples, the Hanlin Academy, the Zhanshi Mansion and other departments in the name of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Since it's a bomb, let's make it louder!"

Li Qiyuan took the memorial with both hands, but a puzzled look appeared on his face. It was obvious that he did not understand the emperor's intention.

"Just do as I say."

Zhu Youxiao smiled, looked at Li Qiyuan and said, "After this thunder explodes and shocks the nobles in the eyes of the world, I will send a big gift to your family."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Although Li Qiyuan had more doubts in his heart, he still raised his hand and bowed. However, deep in his heart, he was wondering what the great gift that the emperor was talking about was.
Is there anything more serious than the turmoil caused by the integration of science and politics?

(End of this chapter)