I'm only seven years old, Lao Zhu, you let me supervise the country?

Chapter 8 Lifting the Sea Ban

In one thought, Zhu Yunxuan thought of many things.

In history, after Zhu Di succeeded to the throne, he made several Northern Expeditions.

It cannot be said to be a success, but it cannot be said to be a failure either.

In fact, a lot of achievements have been achieved.

Emperor Yongle's illustrious martial arts, no emperor after the Ming Dynasty can match.

However, it is certain that it is a waste of time and money.

In the end, Zhu Di also died on the way back from the Northern Expedition.

But now it seems that Zhu Yuanzhang hopes that the Ming Dynasty will be stable in the future, and the people will live and work in peace and contentment.

Lao Zhu is the emperor on horseback.

Since ancient times, the replacement of the throne has always been based on one generation of civil servants and one generation of military officers.

Only in this way can the country be stable.

Lao Zhu hopes that future generations can have the "rule of Wenjing" like the Han Dynasty, and give the world time to recuperate.

When the country is strong enough, we can then deal with Bei Yuan.

But obviously, Zhu Di is a king of killing.

If he succeeds to the throne, it is not what Lao Zhu wants to see.

Therefore, Lao Zhu did not let Zhu Di succeed to the throne. This is not to mention the whole reason, but at least one of the very important factors.

Originally, Zhu Yunxi thought that Zhu Yuanzhang simply liked Zhu Biao more.

The relationship between Gu Nian and Zhu Biao was passed on to his grandson Zhu Yunqi.

Many people in later generations also think so.

Now it seems that history is far from being as simple as I imagined.

The ancients only had limited vision, but they were definitely not stupid.

The reality of many things must be very complicated.

But no matter what, it is always better to let Zhu Di be the emperor than Zhu Yunqi.

After all, the history of past lives serves as a warning.

Moreover, even if Lao Zhu did not make Zhu Di the crown prince, Zhu Di would still rebel and stage a battle of peace.

How could Zhu Yunwen, who is so muddy that he can't support the wall, beat Zhu Di?
It would be better to simply make Zhu Di the prince.

Emperor Yongle in history had both merits and demerits.

But he created the prosperous age of Yongle, organized and compiled the Yongle Grand Ceremony, and sent Zheng He to the West...

Overall, he can be called a wise king of the previous generation.

Zhu Yunxi looked at Lao Zhu at the side again, and shook his head secretly.

Judging from Zhu Yuanzhang's meaning, it is obvious that he does not support Zhu Di, and this matter can only be figured out slowly.

"Xiao'er," Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile, "Grandpa Huang will ask you another question."

Zhu Yunxuan said obediently: "Well, Grandpa Huang, please speak."

Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "If you follow your idea, how can we pacify Mongolia?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunxi with a smile.

Outside the gazebo, there was the sound of birds singing.

Zhu Yunxi shook his head with a look of grievance: "Grandfather, you are embarrassing Liu'er. You are only so young, how can you know how to lead soldiers to fight?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled a little embarrassedly: "This question is indeed beyond your ability to answer, it is because Grandpa Huang is too demanding of you..."

Zhu Yunzhen thought for a moment, tilted his head again, and murmured: "But... there seems to be some way, but Zhu Yun'er doesn't know whether it's right or wrong, good or bad."

"It was only when Grandpa Huang asked that Xuer suddenly remembered."

"Oh?" Old Zhu became interested, and waved his hand, "But it's okay to say."

Zhu Yunxi nodded, and said: "The emperor asked how we can completely wipe out Mongolia. Zhu Yuner felt that the problem is not with Mongolia, but with ourselves."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up, and he smiled gratifiedly and said, "Continue."

Zhu Yunxi said: "During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the reason why Qin was able to sweep the six countries was not only because of its strong soldiers and horses."

"It is because of the accumulation of several generations and the strengths of Qin's weapons."

"Cao Wei smashed the Shu Han, and it was definitely not because of soldiers and horses."

"The real reason is the scarcity of food production in the Shu Han."

"So in Xu'er's view, if we want to truly defeat Bei Yuan, we need to strengthen the Ming Dynasty itself."

"Food, weapons, soldiers, farmers, industry and commerce, only when these things are improved can Ming be strong."

"In this way, the threat can be eradicated."

Zhu Yunxi looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with some embarrassment, and said, "Grandpa Huang, it's my humble opinion, if you say something wrong, don't be angry, Grandpa Huang."

As he spoke, he shrank his neck.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly and said: "Zhen'er is right, this recipe is the foundation of a strong country."

Zhu Yunxi felt that Zhu Yuanzhang's rough hands were stroking his hair.

Then Zhu Yuanzhang said with a satisfied smile: "What you just said is right. Although it is a cliché, at your age, it is not easy to have such insight."

Zhu Yunxi smiled obediently: "Hey, thank you, Grandpa Huang, for your compliment."

In fact, he still has a lot of ideas, but he is only seven years old at this time, and there are some things he can't say.

Being too monstrous is not a good thing.

Lao Zhu nodded and said as if teasing a child: "Zhen'er, just now you mentioned scholars, farmers, industry and commerce? How can scholars, farmers, industry and commerce strengthen the country?"

Zhu Yunxi hesitated for a moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Just talk about it, it's okay."

The weather in the afternoon was a bit sultry and surprisingly quiet. In the pool next to the pavilion, fish kept jumping out of the water, making a thumping sound, and then dived to the bottom.

Zhu Yunxi said: "Well... In Liu'er's view, scholars, farmers, businessmen should start with business."

"How to start?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked cheerfully.

Zhu Yunzhen said: "Then the business tax will be re-established. The current business tax is too light. Grandpa Huang, do you still remember Shen Wansan?"

Shen Wansan, formerly known as Shen Fu, was a wealthy businessman in Nanjing.

Zhu Yuanzhang built the city of Nanjing, and it can be said that he is one of the heroes.

It's just that this person likes to die, and he even brazenly contributed money to reward the three armies for Zhu Yuanzhang.

This touched Lao Zhu's Ni Lin.

The imperial power is supreme, how can a businessman reward the three armies on their behalf?

In the end, under the support of various reasons, Shen Wansan was ransacked by Lao Zhu and exiled.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "What's wrong with Shen Wansan?"

Zhu Yunxi said: "Grandfather, Shen Wansan is only a mere businessman, but he can fund the construction of Nanjing City."

"Also, dare to boast about going to Haikou to reward the three armies for Grandpa Huang."

"Although this act is disobedient, it is not difficult to see that Shen Wansan is rich, or that the businessman is rich, and has a lot of money."

"But in reality, they pay very little in taxes."

"Grandfather, I heard from my father that these businessmen are people who value profit and despise righteousness."

"Didn't Shen Wansan also help the enemies of Grandpa Protector back then?"

"Later, Grandpa Huang won the battle, and Shen Wansan became a fool..."

Zhu Yunxuan was talking incessantly, but Zhu Yuanzhang didn't interject, but just looked at it with relief, and nodded with a smile from time to time.

He couldn't see through Lao Zhu's thoughts for a while.

However, collecting business taxes is easier said than done, how to collect is the big problem!

Although Zhu Yunxi had a lot of ideas in his mind, he could not only raise the business tax, but also further stimulate the development of the Ming commodity economy while collecting taxes.

But Lao Zhu didn't ask, so of course he wouldn't say anything.

Don't forget, he is still a child now, a child of only seven years old.

"Xiao'er," Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "did your father tell you these things, or did you think of them yourself?"

Zhu Yunzhen said: "Some of them were told by my father, and some were read in books."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

Zhu Yunxi said again: "There is one more thing that I dare not say..."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, "Speak frankly, Grandpa Huang will not be angry."

Zhu Yunxi took a deep breath and said: "The emperor should not ban the sea, but should send a boat out to sea."

After saying this, Zhu Yunxi immediately felt the temperature drop a little.

The eyes that fell on him seemed to have changed substantially.

A gust of wind blew by, and there was a coolness on my body.

But in just a split second, it was gone.

Zhu Yuanzhang was still smiling, and asked, "Why did you send the boat out to sea?"

(End of this chapter)