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"At the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the court officials reviewed the system of the previous dynasty and proposed the fifth-rank title system of Dukes, Bos, Sons, and Men. However, later the Ming Dynasty removed viscounts and barons, leaving only the third rank of Dukes, Marquises, and Counts.

It was also stipulated that no title could be granted if it was not for military merit, and no title could be granted unless it was for special purpose.

Having said that, relatives are usually knighted for helping to continue the bloodline of the Zhu Ming royal family.

In addition, in addition to his title, Zhu Ming also has civil and military ranks, civil and military honors as supplements..."

Under Qian Qianyi's narration, Liu Sheng gained a more comprehensive understanding of the Ming Dynasty's noble system.

It can be said that from the perspective of a feudal dynasty, the Ming Dynasty's noble system was quite complete.

But what Liu Sheng wanted to establish was not a traditional feudal dynasty, but a modern feudal empire.

Yes, he still wants to follow the feudal road. As for the democratic election, there is no social soil yet. Doing it forcefully will only cause chaos in the world and make China miss the opportunity he brought to take off.

So, let’s leave it to later generations.

After asking Qian Qianyi about the Lordship system, Liu Sheng asked other ministers one after another, summarizing the knowledge and opinions of all parties, and finally determined the future Lordship system for Damei when Li Changwen came to Nanjing.

On this day, after taking care of Li Changwen, Liu Sheng went to Fengxian Hall (previously, Liu Sheng had always handled political affairs in Fengxian Hall, and those who wrote Fengtian Hall were wrong) made the final confirmation on the matter.

Li Changwen first read the "Da'ei Clan Management Regulations" written by Liu Sheng himself. After reading it, he was shocked and asked in disbelief: "Is your Majesty really going to do this?"

Liu Sheng nodded, "Of course."

When Li Changwen heard this, he couldn't help but look through the thin book again with a complicated expression.

According to the "Da'ei Clan Management Regulations", in the future, Prince Liu's sons and grandsons will have to fight for their own titles. Even the emperor is not allowed to issue canonization orders without reason.

As for the clan's merit evaluation standards, they are similar to those of civil and military ministers with other surnames, at least on the surface.

The only difference is that princes and grandsons can be crowned princes.

The status of clans whose relationship with the emperor is three generations away is exactly the same as that of ministers of civil and military affairs with other surnames, and they can only be elevated to the rank of county king.

And this reflects another setting of Liu Sheng's clan titles that is completely different from those in the Ming Dynasty - clan titles and ministers with foreign surnames use a title system, rather than being distinguished like the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The specific regulations and rules were all written by Liu Sheng in another book, "General Outline of Lord Damei's Management".

According to these two books, in the future Da'ei would only need to support the emperor's three generations of relatives downwards, that is, the emperor's brothers, nephews, grandchildren, and their family members.

And it was not supported by the Da'Ei imperial court, but by the Liu'Ei imperial family.

Seeing this, Li Changwen couldn't help but sigh, "The king's move is truly the first of its kind in a feudal dynasty, almost selfless.

From then on, even if the dynasty changed, I am afraid that no monarch would dare to imitate Zhu Ming and support the royal family with the world's blessings. "

Liu Sheng smiled slightly after hearing this and said nothing.

Because he doesn't think there will be another feudal dynasty after Damei. Even if there is, the emperor will only become a symbol.

In addition, his move may seem selfless, but it actually shows his great confidence in the royal family's ability to create wealth in the future.

Not to mention anything else, the scientific information and technologies he has in his hands now, if he takes out any of them and starts a company, his descendants can enjoy them endlessly, and there is no need for the country to help him raise his descendants.

However, while Liu Sheng provided very few benefits to the clan, he also gave considerable freedom.

All descendants of the clan beyond the third generation can serve as officials and generals like ordinary people.

Even relatives within three generations of the emperor could reach the rank of second rank in domestic politics and brigade commander in the army.

In addition, if the prince, grandson, and clan can expand their territory overseas in the future, they will be able to obtain real titles and even establish a country overseas!

Of course, it is definitely not easy to obtain the right to establish a country overseas - only the descendants of the clan can apply for the establishment of a country overseas by at least performing meritorious services and being awarded the title of Duke.

Officials with foreign surnames must perform meritorious service and obtain the title of county king (posthumous titles are not counted) before they can apply for overseas founding.

Li Changwen couldn't help but feel a little doubtful when he saw this.

"Your Majesty, I know that compared to the world's land, the Ming Dynasty only occupied a small corner in the past. But if we make a rule that dukes and princes can establish their kingdoms overseas, what will happen if overseas countries become stronger in the future and threaten Dawei?"

"Hahaha," Liu Sheng laughed after hearing this, "Sir, you are overthinking, not to mention how difficult it is to build a country overseas. It will take many generations of hard work before its national strength can catch up with Dawei.

Even if what you said does happen in the future, wouldn't it just promote Da'ei to reform its system and strive for development?

It should be noted that if Dawei is the most powerful country in the world for a long time in the future, the emperor, officials and even the people will sooner or later become arrogant, unprogressive and even corrupt.

If these overseas countries that were enfeoffed from Da'ei were strong, they could avoid this situation to a certain extent.

Even if an overseas country really replaces Dayi's supreme position in the world in the future, it will be rotten in the pot. It is better than letting foreigners dominate the world, right? "

After hearing this, Li Changwen was completely convinced. He stood up and bowed deeply to Liu Sheng: "The king's ambition and foresight are unprecedented in history. I admire you!"

Liu Sheng smiled and said, "If you admire me, sir, there is no need to say more. Let's take a look at this "Lord Damei's Management Outline" again and see if there is anything that needs to be added or improved."

"Yes."

Regarding Da'ei's noble title system, it was designed by Liu Sheng after referring to the title systems of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and then taking the essence and discarding the dross. Zhu Ming’s title system, as Qian Qianyi mentioned before, is really crude.

In Liu Sheng's view, the Manchu title system was too cumbersome, full of routines, and even suspected of being a prank.

From high to low, on the surface, there are only nine levels: Gong, Hou, Bo, Zi, Nan, Qingche Duwei, Qiduwei, Yunqiwei, and Enqiwei. Adding the title of king with a different surname, there are ten levels. .

But in fact, from the level of Captain of Light Vehicles upwards, each level was divided into three levels.

Therefore, the famous "first-class public, second-class public, and third-class public" appeared in later Qing palace dramas.

It seems that he is afraid that his ministers will perform meritorious service too quickly or too much, and in the end they will receive no reward.

Liu Sheng took the essence and discarded the dross of the title system of ministers with foreign surnames in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Therefore, Da'ei's titles from high to low are: king of the county, Duke of the country, Duke of the county, Duke of the county, Marquis of the county, Marquis of the country, uncle, son and male, a total of nine levels.

If you include the princes who can only be crowned by princes and grandsons, it is only the tenth level.

It is neither as simple as the Zhu Ming title nor as complicated as the Manchu title.

In addition, Liu Sheng also stipulated in the "General Outline" that hereditary titles will never be conferred in Da'ei.

Only overseas founders can hereditary titles.

However, once someone establishes a country overseas, Da'ei will no longer give him a title salary, and he will also need to recognize Da'ei as the suzerain state and pay tribute to Da'ei on a regular basis.

In addition, Da'ei's titles are all reduced by generation. Without the emperor's special instructions, after being reduced to a baron, the next generation will no longer inherit the title!

However, for some people who have made great achievements or special merits, the emperor can also issue a decree stating that the title will be downgraded to baron and will no longer be downgraded. Their descendants can hereditary barons of Dawei.

However, this special purpose is limited to hereditary barons, and other titles must be demoted on a generational basis.

After Li Changwen finished reading, he showed a worried look again and said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, will such a noble management system make the heroes think it is too harsh?"

"How harsh?" Liu Sheng said, "Take the Duke of the country as an example. After seven generations, he will be removed from the title and become a commoner. If someone within the seventh generation can make meritorious service to the country again, he can be promoted to the title. In this way, the title can be inherited by more generations. .

Is it necessary to be like the Ming Dynasty, where the title is hereditary, so that the descendants of the meritorious officials only know how to enjoy the merits of their ancestors, but will not make new achievements? "

"Uh." Li Changwen smiled bitterly for a moment, not knowing what to say.

Liu Sheng added: "Sir, look at the descendants of Xu Da, the Duke of Wei in the Ming Dynasty. Did Zhu Yuanzhang give enough favor? But he turned Xu Da's descendants into useless people.

When we attack the city of Nanjing, they will be like the Zhu Ming clan, like pigs at our disposal, without even the slightest ability to resist.

Sir, you don’t want your descendants to become such useless people who have no power to resist the enemy, right? "

Li Changwen laughed, "Of course I don't want to."

"That's right. How can we guarantee that future generations will enjoy wealth forever? It would be great if the legacy can benefit several generations. The future generations should be allowed to work hard on their own.

Moreover, compared to the Ming Dynasty, the treatment of Gu Geixungui is not bad. This year's salary is generally twice as high as that of the Ming Dynasty Xungui.

If someone can be crowned king, he can also go overseas to establish a country, acquire a piece of land, and pass it on to future generations. Isn't this much better than being a respected nobleman in Da'ei? "

After hearing Liu Sheng's words, Li Changwen finally nodded and expressed his understanding of Liu Sheng's lord management rules.

In addition to the titles, Liu Sheng also deleted and modified the Ming Dynasty's civil and military ranks, civil and military honors systems, and used them to supplement Da'ei's title system.

First of all, Da'ei completely abolished the military rank and military honors and replaced them with military ranks.

In other words, even if a certain officer is commended or a martyr is awarded a posthumous title in the future, it will only increase his military rank, and there will no longer be any frivolous things such as casual ranks and military honors.

The military rank is directly linked to benefits such as salary and pension.

As for the civil servants, they combined the prose grades and literary honors to create a Da'an version of the "ten grades and thirty-nine grades" literary honors system.

It mainly takes the names of most of the prose classes in the Ming Dynasty, as well as the top of the Wenxun system.

For example, from the ninth grade of literary honors, he was initially awarded the title of General Shizuo Lang, and then promoted to the rank of Shizuo Lang.

Civilian honors are generally used to reward civil servants. After all, it is not easy for civil servants to obtain titles. If a civil servant has made general achievements but is not easily promoted, civil honors can be awarded.

After receiving Wenxun, you will have another salary to receive.

Normally retired civil servants will basically receive literary honors to ensure their life after retirement.

After reaching the first level of the former Ming Dynasty prose level, there will be a super first level above it, which is divided into three levels, namely: Youzhu Kingdom, Zuozhu Kingdom, and Shangzhu Kingdom.

Above the first rank, there is also the title of Honorary Officer, which is the traditional Three Lords!

And the benefits obtained from this set of honors can overlap with the benefits from the title.

That is to say, after a certain minister is granted the title of Duke, he can also be granted the titles of Shangzhuguo, Prince, Taishi, Shaofu, Taibao, etc. Counting official positions, you can receive three salaries at the same time! (End of chapter)