Rebirth of Zhu Di's son

Chapter 184: Rewards for meritorious officers in the Southern Expedition
half a month later.

evening.

The sun is about to set.

Capital.

Imperial City.

Hall of Martial Arts.

Li Xing bowed into the palace and reported: "Your Majesty, Mr. Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, is here."

"Help him in."

Zhu Di ordered.

Huang Huai, the cabinet advisor standing below and to his right, walked down the steps with great discernment and walked quickly outside the hall. He and Li Xing supported Yu Xin on the left and right.

"The old minister pays his respects to His Majesty."

With the support of Li and Huang, Yu Xin bent down and said tremblingly.

"Excuse me, give me a seat."

Zhu Di took a memorial, walked down the steps, and said at the same time.

"Your Majesty's kindness is so great, I am deeply grateful."

Yu Xin sat down slowly.

Zhu Di went to sit opposite Yu Xin and asked softly: "Is the old minister here to report Annan's grain transportation?"

Yu Xin said respectfully: "Your Majesty, yesterday a messenger came quickly to report that [-] shi of grain transported from Taicang has arrived in Quanzhou and will be transported to Annan within ten days."

"Yeah." Zhu Di nodded.

Yu Xin added: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has allocated 30 taels of silver yuan from the Royal Bank, and it will also be shipped with the grain ship."

Zhu Di said in a deep voice: "I know this."

"His Majesty."

Yu Xin's eyes, clouded by old age, suddenly flashed with a heavy look of worry, and he said seriously: "I am worried about where the money will go."

He was honest throughout his life, and what he hated most was officials who wasted food or enriched their own pockets, so when Zhu Yuanzhang was in power, he had a very bad temper with him.

In the 17th year of Hongwu's reign, when the imperial court formally established the system of selecting scholars through imperial examinations, Yu Xin was still teaching in Fengyang.

When he passed the Jinshi examination in the 21st year of Hongwu, he was already 49 years old!
There is no exaggeration here. In the Tang Dynasty, more people passed the Jinshi exam when they were 50 or 30 years old. Those who could pass the Jinshi exam before the age of [-] were all talented people.

Therefore, there is a proverb: "Thirty old people know the classics, and fifty young people are Jinshi."

Even in the Ming Dynasty in history, the average age of those who passed the Jinshi examination was between thirty and forty.

Because Yu Xin was mature and prudent, he successively served as a scholar of Zhongshu, Hanlin, and minister.

Because of his majestic appearance, loud voice, and neat appearance, Zhu Yuanzhang specially named him "Xin" and made him the chief of the branch of Hubu. He was later promoted to be a doctor in Beiping and advanced to a doctor.

Three years later, Zhu Yuanzhang made an exception and promoted Yu Xin to the position of Doctor Jiayi and Right Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.

Zhu Yuanzhang once asked him about the number of household registrations and land taxes in the world, as well as the geographical dangers and dangers, and he answered everything.

After the expiration of his inspection period, he was promoted to the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Household Affairs and a senior official.

At that time, the prince's annual salary was [-] shi. Yu Xin suggested that Zhu Yuanzhang reduce the prince's salary by four-fifths, and also stipulated the amount of rice for the clan below the prince.

And Zhu Yuanzhang, who always protected his children and loved his descendants, agreed to these suggestions!

It can be seen that Lao Zhu's appreciation of Yu Xin is not just about face.

Zhu Di looked at Yu Xin, who was nearly [-] years old, and solemnly promised: "Old Minister, don't worry, if anyone dares to embezzle even a penny of this money, I will execute him Ling Chi! If the circumstances are serious, the entire family will be executed!"

Then, he told Huang Huai: "Zong Yu, you should draft an imperial edict now and tell the Cochin Immigration Department to tell the Yamen that none of the money can be used by their Yamen. All the money will be built by the Jiaozhi Immigration Department to build houses and purchase farm tools for the immigrants." , purchase cattle and livestock, etc.”

Yu Xin immediately added: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince once told his ministers that immigrants have just moved into their new residences. There are no tiles above and no space below, making it difficult to survive. Therefore, His Highness suggests that all immigrants from Jiaozhi should follow the principles of northwest and north immigration. According to the old rules, each person was given one hundred catties of grain and fifteen acres of land, and new immigrants from now on will follow the same rules."

Zhu Di said without hesitation: "That's right."

He looked sideways at Huang Huai and said, "Add this one too."

"Wei Chen takes orders." Huang Huai bowed.

Yu Xin said with joy on his face: "Your Majesty is wise."

"Old Minister, the prince suggested that the imperial court should establish a post station along the immigration route between Annan, Yunnan, and Guangxi, and pay attention to protection on the immigration route. After all, the south is full of miasma, there are many snakes and insects, and there are also many bandits and bandits."

After Zhu Di watched Huang Huai leave, he looked at Yu Xin and said.

"Your Majesty, Uncle Chengyi inspected Jiaozhi and found many flaws in the immigration matter. The imperial court had previously ordered the Marquis of Licheng to send troops to escort rather than escort. In this way, the riots among Jiaozhi immigrants are also reasonable."

Yu Xin Fuxu said: "After the Immigration Department takes over the immigration affairs, these shortcomings will be eliminated. His Highness the Prince proposed to build a post station, which will not only allow the immigrants to rest, but also open up the business route between the mainland of Ming Dynasty and Annan."

"At that time, without the need for encouragement from the imperial court, in just a few months, a group of vendors selling meals and other daily consumables will automatically gather around each post station. In time, those Annan wealthy merchants and gentry who are close to the imperial court and admire China will be able to pass through This trade route leads to the Ming Dynasty."

"In this way, it will not take three years, but at most two years, Cochin Dusi will be able to achieve great governance, and His Majesty's intention of Annan, County, can be realized."

Zhu Di was not as optimistic as Yu Xin thought. After pondering for a moment, he slowly said: "After the first batch of [-] people who moved to Annan due to the disaster have settled down, the imperial court will continue to move people from the mainland to Jiaozhi. .”

"In order to ensure that the original Chinese folk customs still dominate the folk customs of the immigrants after they settle in Cochin, I have decided to move the entire village one town at a time."

"Your Majesty, is it inappropriate to move the whole village or town?"

Yu Xin said worriedly.

Zhu Di explained: "Specifically, the population is selected from all walks of life in a large village or town by drawing lots, which is equivalent to the overall relocation of the village or town."

"Your Majesty is wise. In this way, the immigrants will still know each other. After they arrive in Cochin, they will not need to spend much time to quickly form a small community including restaurants, inns, hospitals, pharmacies, and schools. Waiting for villages and towns from all walks of life." The melancholy look on Yu Xin's face suddenly disappeared.

"Of course, when you draw lots to choose immigrants, you will face various problems. For example, the person who is drawn is the only son in the family, or has difficulty moving. How to negotiate? If the person who is drawn is not the only child in the family and needs to divide the family, what about that person's property? How to separate from his brother?"

Zhu Di looked at Yu Xin and said: "Old Minister, such complex issues require the officials of the Immigration Department to weigh the pros and cons, patiently persuade, understand with emotion, act with reason, and even need to use the intimidation of officers and soldiers, otherwise the long-lasting achievements of immigration to Jiaozhi will be lost." Not only will it be difficult to complete, but it will also cause public resentment."

"The old minister understands."

Yu Xin stood up slowly, cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, your majesty. When I returned to the Hubu Yamen, I summoned all the officials to draw up a charter, and then submitted it to your majesty for review. After your majesty approves, I will circulate it to all places in the Hubu yamen." Immigration Division.”

"it is good."

Zhu Di nodded and said: "Li Xing, send the old minister back to the household department in a sedan chair."

"Your Majesty, this is impossible!"

Yu Xin hurriedly waved his hand and said: "Your Majesty cannot break the rules for the sake of an old minister."

"I don't think this is a violation of the rules."

Zhu Di stood up, supported Yu Xin personally and said: "Old Minister, you are an important minister of the two dynasties of the Ming Dynasty. From the 24th year of Hongwu to the fourth year of Yongle, you have worked hard for the imperial government for 12 years. I specially allow you to be here. Why not ride in a sedan chair in the imperial city?"

"Your Majesty has been so kind to me, and I have nothing to repay. I can only serve the court with all my heart and die!"

Yu Xin bent down stubbornly and bowed solemnly.

Zhu Di quickly helped Yu Xin up and saw tears welling up in the latter's eyes.

"The old minister retire."

Yu Xin cupped his hands and said.

"Li Xing, take good care of the old minister."

Zhu Di reminded emphatically: "Pay attention to getting on and off the sedan."

"The servants lead the order."

Li Xing bowed and accepted the order.

Zhu Di personally escorted Yu Xin out of Wuying Hall, and then told the eunuch Changsheng at the door: "Go to the side hall and bring over all the soldiers who have been waiting for a long time for the Southern Expedition. I want to summon them."

"Slaves take orders."

Changsheng bowed.

The next day.

Light rain.

early morning.

Fengtian Temple.

Zhu Di ascended to his throne, and after accepting the worship of all the ministers, he loudly said: "Prince, read out my edict of reward."

Two ceremony officers, one on the left and one on the right, walked quickly from the east and west corner doors to the front of the civil and military officials.

The ceremonial officer on the left held a thick volume of imperial edict in his hand. After Prince Zhu Gaoxu came to the stage in response, he quickly joined forces with the ceremonial officer on the right to slowly unfold the imperial edict.

So Zhu Gaoxu began to read the imperial edict aloud.

"The emperor is entrusted with the destiny of heaven, and the edict says: I only serve the emperor's plan, abide by the established constitution, promote the transformation to the end, and hope for the happiness of the world, the peace and prosperity of the world, and the peace of all things. Therefore, I work hard day and night, and I do not dare to neglect. Look up to you. Wei Huang Kao, Taizu Emperor Gao, was in the world, showing kindness to people far away. Annan Chen Rixuan admired Yi Xiangfeng and took the lead in paying tribute, so he was named the king of Annan. He had his own land in the world, and was compared to the thieves Li Jishou and Zicang. The leader of the country killed his whole family, poisoned the people, and made complaints spread. He changed his name to Hu Yiyuan, hiding the truth, and called him Chen's nephew. He said that the Chen family had no heirs and asked for a title."

"I remember that the people of the country did not listen and allowed what they said, but fortunately they became treacherous. After that, they acted unscrupulously. They claimed that they were the Three Saints and the Excellent Emperors and the Five Emperors of the Highest Virtues. They considered civil and military affairs as insufficient, and the Dharma Zhou and Confucius were insufficient. They arrogated the title of Dayu , Yuan Sheng of the year, claimed to be the emperor of the two palaces, and pretended to use the court etiquette. The traitor Li Jishou recruited Bu and fled. He followed Zhengshuo and coveted Nanzhao. He spied on Guangxi, occupied several states in Siming Prefecture, and invaded Qizhai in Ningyuan Prefecture. , kidnap their children, beat their people, oppress the weak cities, seize their territory, force them to surrender, and demand tribute from them."

"I was tired of sending an emissary to tell you, but I was not convinced. Prince Annan and his grandson came rushing to complain. The Li thieves misunderstood the statement and sincerely asked for money to welcome the king. They ambushed the envoy to kill him on the way and refused to humiliate the envoy. I also sent people to give gifts for occupying the city. The Li thieves then envoyed to seize it. They were stupid and fierce, and they had accumulated evil as high as a mountain. They were not tolerated by the four seas. They were angry with gods and men. So far, they were so excited that they felt sad. They had no choice but to use the period of raising troops to attack and punish the people. , will rise and fall and continue to die.”

"Lai Tiandi Zongshe silently served, the soldiers obeyed their orders, and the military power reached them, they were leveled by salty troops, and they captured the rebels Li Jiyou and his son and their pseudo-officials alive. He was kind-hearted, accepted and surrendered, and did not commit any crimes in the autumn. The market was not alarmed, and Jieyin was I heard that Liang Shen is very happy to receive the award! In the past, during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, Annan defied orders and raised troops to fight against it, but all failed. However, what he did now is actually more famous than the ancients, and his reputation has been passed down for hundreds of generations. I hereby reward the soldiers who have made great contributions in the southern expedition. The specific rewards are as follows - —”

"Promoted to the South to conquer the barbarians, General Hou Shengyong of Licheng, in order to quell the chaos and overcome difficulties, to promote sincerity and Xuanli, the military ministers specially entered Ronglu, the official of Zhuguo, the governor of the central army, the governor of the governor's office, and the governor of Licheng County (the third-class Duke), with a salary of three thousand and five thousand. One hundred stones, inherited by descendants from generation to generation, rewarded with 4000 taels of silver yuan, forty pieces of silk and satin, and [-] yuan of gold notes."

Today, Sheng Yong, who stood at the head of the military attache class, immediately bowed out of the line, knelt down, and prepared to receive the order.

Zhu Gaoxu then read out: "I was promoted to the deputy general of the Southern Expedition to conquer Yi and the left. The deputy general of Xiping, Mu Sheng, in order to quell the chaos and overcome the difficulties, declared his sincerity. The military ministers specially entered the Ronglu doctor. Zhu, the governor of the central army, the governor of the governor's office, and the governor of Guizhou County (the third-class Duke). The salary is three thousand and five hundred stones, which will be inherited by descendants from generation to generation. The reward is 4000 taels of silver yuan, [-] pieces of silk and satin, and [-] yuan of gold notes."

"The deputy general of the Southern Expedition Zheng Yi, the right deputy general Zhang Fu, in order to quell the chaos and conquer the difficulties, push for the sincerity and proclaim the power, the military minister specially enters Ronglu, the official of Zhuguo, the governor of the rear army, the governor, and the governor of Xincheng County (second-class marquis), with a salary of two thousand five hundred Stone, inherited from generation to generation, rewarded with three thousand and fifty taels of silver, thirty pieces of silk and satin, and six thousand yuan of gold notes."

"Li Bin, the left-hand counselor of the Southern Expedition, was appointed to quell the chaos and conquer the difficulties. He proclaimed his strength, and the military minister was specially promoted to Ronglu, the official of the Zhu Kingdom. The governor of the right army, Tongzhi Fengcheng Rural Marquis (third waiting list), was given a salary of two thousand stones, and his descendants would inherit it from generation to generation. He was rewarded with silver coins. 3000 taels, thirty pieces of silk and satin, and five thousand yuan in gold notes."

"Chen Xu, the right-hand general of the Southern Expedition, was appointed to quell the chaos and conquer the difficulties. He was a powerful military official who entered the Yunyang County Bo (second-class uncle) in Zhuguo, the Ronglu doctor. He was given a salary of 3000 dan, and his descendants inherited it from generation to generation. He was rewarded with [-] taels of silver yuan. Thirty pieces of silk and satin, and four thousand yuan in gold notes."

"Feng Xu Xiang, the general of the Southern Expedition across the sea, to quell the chaos and conquer the difficulties, and to promote his sincerity and force. The military minister specially entered the Xing'an Tingbo (third-class uncle) of Zhuguo, the Ronglu doctor. He was given a salary of 2000 stones, which his descendants would inherit from generation to generation. He was rewarded with [-] taels of silver yuan, silk and satin. Ten horses, three thousand yuan in gold notes.”

"Feng Xu Li, the general of the Hussars of the Southern Expedition, to quell the chaos and conquer the difficulties, and to promote his sincerity and force. The military ministers specially entered Wukang Tingbo (third-class uncle) of Zhuguo, the Ronglu doctor. He was given a salary of 2000 shi, which his descendants would inherit from generation to generation. He was rewarded with [-] taels of silver yuan, silk and satin. Ten horses, three thousand yuan in gold notes.”

Mu Sheng, Xu Xiang, and Xu Li, whose names were called, followed closely behind, bowed out of the queue, walked to and knelt down behind Sheng Yong.

Since Zhang Fu, Li Bin, Chen Xu and other generals are still in charge of military affairs in Jiaozhi, they have not returned to Beijing this time, so they are not in the court at the moment.

At present, the three titles of Duke, Marquis and Earl in the Ming Dynasty are divided into nine levels. From high to low, they are Duke of the country, Duke of the county, Duke of the county, Marquis of the county, Marquis of the county, Marquis of the township, County Earl, Township Earl and Ting Bo.

Zhu Gaoxu swallowed his saliva and finally read out: "Those who have been rewarded and knighted above will be given crowns, uniforms and certificates. The other officers and soldiers of the Southern Expedition will all be rewarded based on their merits. I appreciate this."

"I accept the decree and thank Your Majesty for His grace!"

After the reward was completed, Zhu Di looked at the generals and said loudly: "The king is an upright man and rewards people without any selfish motives. Today, I use the world's wealth to reward the world's achievements. Although the rewards are limited, the honors and rewards are endless. However, I will not hesitate to repay you if I can continue to work hard and work hard, so I encourage you to do so."

"As you have worked hard, I may know that there are unfinished retributions, and the severity is inappropriate. I will tell you immediately, and I will make sure you return it to the right place. If you don't tell me yourself and retreat, you will have to say something later, or you will be resentful, and you can't do it."

"Now that Annan has been decided, the monarch and his ministers will work together to protect wealth and honor. I cannot live in peace and forget about danger, and you must not be arrogant and lazy based on merit. But always remember the festival of hard work to protect your reputation. This blessing will be extended to your descendants, and your fame will be spread forever." .”

(End of this chapter)