Great Emperor's Grandson of Ming Dynasty

Chapter 126 Chapter 126 Plan to maintain integrity
"Expand the territory? Become the king across the ocean? What a big statement!"

"Without my permission, no one in this world would dare to be king!"

Zhu Yuanzhang became even more angry.

Even his tone towards Zhu Congxin became harsh.

"My grandson said the same thing."

"But he said it again."

"If Grandpa Huang continues to trace the families of the ministers, he will definitely be able to gather enough power."

"At that time, if we need money, we will have money, and if we need people, we will no longer have to obey Grandpa Huang's orders."

Zhu Congxin said innocently again.

"Presumptuous! You can say such outrageous things!"

"Who is this man! I'm going to kill him!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was furious instantly.

But after roaring angrily, he reacted instantly, frowned, and sat down silently.

He already understood what Zhu Congxin meant.

"Grandpa Huang! The key to the problem now is not the court, but the people."

"Those ministers in the imperial court are all rooted carrots and there is no way to escape."

"Give them a chance to make a new lease of life and maybe even bring you some extra income."

“This revenue can be used to build bridges or pave roads.”

"It even provides compensation to those people who have been persecuted."

"This is something Jin Shicheng will never be able to do."

"And as long as the external situation is stabilized, when the next round of imperial examinations starts, we may not be able to wield the butcher knife against those ministers."

"Especially those who are unrepentant."

"Let's arrange a substitute for him in front of him, and then force him to train us a useful person before he dies."

"Let's see who else dares to do so in the future! Take resignation as an example!"

"Of course, blind oppression is actually not good, so in addition to killing the chicken to scare the monkeys, we also have to show some sincerity to improve the welfare of officials."

"Sun'er happens to have a plan here, called [Step-by-Step Plan for Promoting Integrity]."

"As the name suggests, it is to increase the salary of honest officials by [-]% every year."

"Of course, the premise is that the other party must actively participate in the annual family property assessment."

"Only when you pass the assessment can you get money."

"And for those who are unwilling to take the assessment, we don't have to force them."

"Those who are capable can even continue to be employed, but they must be strictly guarded against and deprived of their chances of further promotion."

"And those who are incompetent must send someone to replace them as soon as possible, then find enough evidence, conduct a public trial, and confiscate their property."

"In this way, the lives of those honest officials will definitely become more and more comfortable."

"And those corrupt officials will be in panic all day long."

Knowing that the time was right, Zhu Congxin finally slowly came up with a solution.

This was the result of his thinking for a long time.

Although it is not necessarily safe, it should at least open up some ideas for Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Where's the money? Where does the money to support Lian come from?"

Zhu Biao asked first.

He seems to be very optimistic about this method, but when it comes to money, he is really a little big-headed.

"There will definitely be no need to give it in the first year. And in the second year, uncle Prince, where do you think the wealth of those corrupt officials come from?"

Zhu Congxin smiled softly and said confidently.

"You mean that as long as there are fewer corrupt officials, the national treasury will naturally be full?"

Zhu Biao really got it right.

This is actually a very simple truth.

But after getting used to the corruption of officials, he was somewhat uncomfortable with it.Even some self-doubt.

"Then what if the treasury cannot be replenished? How should I explain to the ministers then?"

The same is true of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Although his reason has clearly told him that this is indeed a feasible strategy.

But because he had never experienced this kind of situation personally, he was still somewhat uneasy.

"Then don't do it."

"How can anyone admit defeat before they even start?"

"Do you always find your own cemetery every time you go on an expedition?"

Zhu Congxin said without even thinking about it.

As soon as the words came out, Zhu Yuanzhang and his son immediately blushed.

"Ahem. I still need to discuss this matter with the ministers. Well, if you have nothing else to do, go back first! The prince and I already know what to do."

Zhu Yuanzhang coughed slightly and said hurriedly in embarrassment.

"You have to really understand it."

"The construction of bridges and roads I just mentioned is just a metaphor."

"If you want to win people's hearts, it's better to have more three-judge trials and deliver the money stolen from the criminal's home to the victim."

"In this way, everyone will recognize you again."

Zhu Congxin turned around speechlessly and crossed the threshold, but she did not forget to make her final explanation as she walked.

It's like an old mother who is worried about her child.

"You are so verbose at such a young age! What will happen in the future?"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed awkwardly.

Of course, complaints are complaints, and he still approved of Zhu Congxin's plan.

"Da Lang! This time it's up to you!"

"Start with Luzhou. Conviction is not the key, the key is to find the victims or their relatives, and send compensation from the court."

"You can discuss the specific amount with the Ministry of Accounts and make your own decision."

"Also, you can let out some news about the little one's plan to raise a good person in good faith in advance."

"Let's appease those bastards first."

"When Luzhou is stable, we will slowly control those worms who don't know how to live or die."

"Oh! By the way! There is also the Inspectorate. I have decided to add an [Audit Department] there to review the family assets of officials at all levels. We can ignore the cash, but the land must be paid no matter what. Put it into the hands of the people.”

"That's the basis of their survival!"

"It is also the foundation for our founding of the Ming Dynasty!"

When Zhu Congxin disappeared at the end of the corridor, he immediately said to Zhu Biao.

“I think the smaller six-door building needs to be built soon.”

"But it cannot be attributed to the Ministry of Punishment, but it must be separated separately like Jinyiwei."

"And take over all the unsolved cases from the Criminal Department."

"At the same time, the anonymous mailbox that the little one mentioned can also be expanded and installed in the six directions of the six doors, and specially guarded by people."

Zhu Biao nodded and also expressed his opinion.

"Let Yun Wen and Xiao Dot do this."

"Don't worry about it."

"Your main task now is to appease the people outside and the officials in the DPRK."

Zhu Yuanzhang did not refuse.

Immediately afterwards, he waved his hand and asked Zhu Biao to leave the imperial study room.

As for himself, he picked up the previous secret letters again and read them one by one.

But at this time, he no longer had the anxiety he had before.

(End of this chapter)