Ming Dynasty: He was ordered to give lectures in prison, but Lao Zhu eavesdropped and made people nu

Chapter 263 Zhu Yuanzhang’s Three New Deals
Zhu Biao's smile froze instantly, and he asked in confusion:

"Father, I wonder what my son did wrong to make my father so angry?"

Zhu Yuanzhang had a cold face and did not answer.

On the other hand, Zhu Xiang, who was sitting aside, quickly made a few lip-syncs to his eldest brother.

Zhu Biao made a careful distinction.

Immediately took out the box that used to contain the prince's gold seal.

He apologized to Zhu Yuanzhang and said: "Father, I remember to go back to the East Palace today to sort out the lecture notes. I forgot to give the garlic medicine formula to my father. Please punish me."

After hearing Zhu Biao's lecture notes, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and was about to say a few words of praise.

But he saw the box with the prince's gold seal in the elder's hand.

His face suddenly darkened again: "Why do you think you can't stand the injustice when you go back to sort out the lecture notes? You even took out the crown prince's golden seal. What do you want to do? Do you want to force me to apologize to you?"

In Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, Prince Zhu Biao presented him with the Prince's Golden Seal.

It's like he's angry and planning to quit his job.

This is a complete act of forcing the uterus.

How could Zhu Yuanzhang tolerate this? He would get angry immediately.

Fortunately, Zhu Xi, who knew the inside story, quickly explained to Zhu Yuanzhang on behalf of his eldest brother.

"Father, please calm down. My eldest brother was worried that the garlic medicine prescription would be lost, so he put it in a box with the prince's golden seal."

"I don't mean any disrespect to you, I hope you understand."

As soon as these words came out, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression froze instantly.

He did not expect that Zhu Biao would regard Lin Che's formula as more important than the Crown Prince's golden seal.

So much so that there was such a misunderstanding.

Zhu Yuanzhang coughed lightly and pretended that nothing happened.

He praised Zhu Biao and said: "The importance of garlic medicine to our Ming Dynasty is far greater than that of a seal. I am very grateful that you can preserve it with such care."

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Yuanzhang took the box from Zhu Biao's hand, changed the subject, and asked about Lin Che's lecture records.

……

The next day.

It’s morning time again.

Zhu Yuanzhang did not wait for the ministers to speak, and asked the eunuch Liu He to announce three new policies.

"From now on, the imperial doctors of the Tai Hospital will examine their medical skills. Those who pass the test will continue to serve. Otherwise, they will be expelled back to their hometowns and will not be able to practice medicine forever. At the same time, famous private doctors will be recruited to fill the vacancies in the Tai Hospital."

"Secondly, municipal shipping departments were established in Zhanjiang, Quanzhou, Panyu and other places to manage the exploration of the hydrology and geography of the Ming Dynasty's coastal areas and the maritime trade."

"Third, set up treasure ship manufacturing bureaus in Beihai, Lianyungang, Qinhuangdao and other places to build maritime warships for our Ming Dynasty to prepare for the conquest of Japan."

The first New Deal, both civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty had no intention of opposing it.

After all, they know better than the royal family how bad the imperial doctors are.

It was just a policy formulated by Emperor Hongwu, and he did not dare to say anything about it.

Now Emperor Hongwu was aware of the hidden dangers of the imperial doctors.

Drastic reforms were carried out in Taiyuan Hospital.

The courtiers will also not jump out to stop it.

You know, this matter is related to the lives of the royal family and nobles.

Making irresponsible remarks about the policies formulated by Emperor Hongwu.

If he fails to protect him, Zhu Yuanzhang will accuse him of murdering the royal family.

Therefore, ministers praised Zhu Yuanzhang for his clear insight.

Get rid of the pest horse in the hospital.

It's a pity that the flattery of these ministers is not finished yet.

The second new policy shocked them to a halt.

The sea ban policy was formulated by Emperor Hongwu himself. It has not been two years and it will be abolished.

Immediately, a minister came out and said: "Your Majesty, banning the sea is a policy related to the fate of the country. How can we abolish it just by saying it should be abolished?" Don't look at the righteousness of this man's words.

In fact, after the sea ban is lifted, everyone can go to sea to do business. Then they will not be able to make so much money relying on the sea ban and exclusive maritime trade routes.

And Zhu Yuanzhang was able to ascend to Dabao because he was from a humble background.

Therefore, the minister used the words benevolence and filial piety to force Zhu Yuanzhang to change his mind.

When Zhu Yuanzhang faced the minister's fierce generals, his expression did not change at all.

Instead, he asked other ministers: "Am I the only one who opposes the second of my three new policies?"

It’s not that there were no objections from ministers.

But a few days ago, Zhu Yuanzhang arrested more than ten people and sent them to prison.

Among them, people related to shipping matters accounted for more than half.

Even many courtiers are worried about the establishment of the Municipal Shipping Department.

It will affect the shipping interests of your own family or the gentry behind you.

But they were afraid of being dragged directly from the court to the imperial prison by the captain of the fifth army.

After all, it doesn't matter if you make less money, but if you lose your head because you oppose the opening of the sea.

That would be such an unjust death.

Therefore, for a time, no one raised any objections among the civil and military officials of the court.

But just when Zhu Yuanzhang was planning to make a decision on these three strategies.

A slightly skinny red-robed official with a gray beard.

He walked out of the crowd of ministers and asked Zhu Yuanzhang: "Your Majesty, the Japanese pirates have repeatedly attacked our people in the Ming Dynasty. We can build ships and conquer them. But now that our treasury is empty, where will the money for shipbuilding come from?"

This question is sincere and sincere, and it is a statement of genuine concern for national affairs.

Zhu Yuanzhang saw that the inquirer was Liu Bowen, his sincere uncle who had just recovered from illness for many days.

He didn't answer his question.

Instead, he asked with a smile: "Uncle Chengyi, has your body recovered? If you feel any discomfort, you can go to the Imperial Hospital and ask the imperial doctor to take a look at you."

Although Liu Bowen knew that Zhu Yuanzhang arranged an imperial doctor for him as a sign of favor.

But now the imperial doctors of the Ming Dynasty are really bad at treating diseases.

He had finally recovered his health, but he didn't dare to find those quack doctors and treat him randomly.

Liu Bowen quickly responded: "Thank you for your willingness, Your Majesty. I have recovered and there is no need to trouble the imperial doctor."

Then, without waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang to speak again.

Liu Bowen said again: "Your Majesty, our Ming Dynasty is not going to have good weather this year, and disasters have appeared in the Central Plains."

"I also ask Your Majesty to decline shipbuilding and use the remaining silver in the treasury to purchase grain and transport it to the Central Plains."

"Lest when the disaster comes, the people will suffer from cannibalism due to hunger!"

Zhu Yuanzhang faced Liu Bowen's advice.

I couldn’t help but clasp my hands and laugh:
"Liu Aiqing, who has just recovered from a serious illness, is still so concerned about national affairs. He is truly a pillar of the country."

If he were an ordinary courtier, he would be praised like this by Zhu Yuanzhang.

The young man knelt down excitedly and shouted long live three times to thank His Majesty for his kindness in recognizing people.

however.

Liu Bowen didn't care about these false reputations.

This kind of abnormal praise made him think that Zhu Yuanzhang was determined to use the disaster relief money to build a warship.

So he earnestly advised again: "Your Majesty, if there is a big disaster in Henan, then I..."

"Don't worry about love!"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and interrupted Liu Bowen's advice.

He smiled faintly and said: "I have already prepared a plan to deal with the disaster in the Central Plains. There will never be a situation where refugees are everywhere."

"Moreover, the money for building the warship this time will not cost me any money from the national treasury. All expenses will be paid by me from the inner treasury."

(End of this chapter)