The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 119
"Good word."

Looking at the words in front of him, Chen Jingke blurted out.

Because I didn't read when I was a child, I later became a monk, begged for food, and finally became a soldier to fight.

Many people subconsciously think that Zhu Yuanzhang's handwriting is just average.

In fact, this is not the case, his handwriting is very good.

No less than many calligraphers.

"The pen is sharp and the bones are strong. This word is enough to be regarded as a family heirloom."

"It's a pity... It would be great if there was His Majesty's signature and seal."

Looking at the critical Chen Jingke, Zhu Xiongying opened his mouth again and again.

This is obviously used by Grandpa Huang to beat you. Don’t you have any grudges in your heart?
We just met Fang Xiaoru in the restaurant in the morning, and Grandpa Huang wrote these four words in the afternoon.

It means that he is monitoring you all the time, and you are not angry?
Zhu Xiongying really couldn't understand. He felt aggrieved for Chen Jingke.

I saved your grandson, your daughter-in-law, treated your whole family, and imparted my knowledge without any selfish motives.

In exchange for your suspicion and surveillance?

Just trying to put himself in his shoes made him feel like he couldn't bear it.

I really can't understand that Chen Jingke can still act like a normal person.

Looking at the unhappy Zhu Xiongying, Chen Jingke put down the calligraphy and said with a smile:
"Can't figure it out?"

Zhu Xiongying said directly: "I can't imagine that others would pretend to be indifferent out of helplessness when they are treated like this."

"But I can see that you really don't care, and you even enjoy it. I can't figure it out."

Chen Jingke thought for a while and said: "The king has his own way, and the ministers have their own way. Only if everyone abides by their way can we survive for a long time."

Zhu Xiongying frowned. Can a monarch doubt and spy on his ministers at will?
This is not in line with the way to be a king.

Chen Jingke had a headache. It was really hard to explain this matter.

After thinking it over again, he said:
"To measure whether a monarch is excellent, it is never his personal morality, but his political achievements."

"Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty had a violent and ferocious personality. He got angry because of playing chess and smashed the Prince of Wu to death. It still did not affect everyone's evaluation of him."

"Tang Taizong also killed his brothers and imprisoned his father, but it still did not prevent him from being a model of a wise king."

"The Qin Emperor and the Han Dynasty committed many atrocities, but everyone still calls them promising kings."

Zhu Xiongying's mind was in confusion. It's wrong, it's wrong, that's not what Mr. Ye said.

That’s not what the history books I read said.

But why do I think what he said makes sense?
Chen Jingke knew why he was like this, or that it was an inevitable result to find a great scholar as his teacher.

Similar things happened frequently in history.

He decided to take this opportunity to tell Zhu Xiongying what the real world was like.

Lest he also become what Confucians call a benevolent king.

"The standards for being a man and the standards for being a king are different."

"As human beings, we cannot make malicious assumptions about others."

"But a good monarch will never pin the loyalty of his ministers on his personal integrity."

"In the face of power, the human heart is the most unreliable thing."

“Once they have tasted power, few can remain the same.”

"So a good monarch does not employ people with suspicion, but does not give his ministers a chance to betray them."

"Sometimes the more you value a person, the less likely you are to give him a chance to make a mistake."

Zhu Xiongying showed a thoughtful expression, which seemed to make some sense.

Just like the frontier army, logistics must not be in the hands of the frontier army generals.

Could it be that the imperial court did not trust the generals?Maybe.

But the real purpose is not to give the generals a chance to rebel.

This is a two-way protection.

It not only protects national security, but also protects the generals.

"I am arrogant and say that the knowledge I possess is unparalleled in the world."

"Any monarch would doubt me and fear that I would rebel."

"A monarch who does not doubt me is not a qualified monarch." "At this time, it has become inevitable to send someone to monitor me."

"And if I know someone is watching, I won't do anything against my will to protect myself."

"So His Majesty sent someone to monitor me. Isn't it a form of protection?"

Zhu Xiongying couldn't help but nodded, but... why did he always feel weird.

"You think His Majesty sent this letter to knock me down, but I think it was His Majesty's reassurance to me."

"A gentleman be cautious. As long as I do what I should do, I can rest easy."

This last sentence was said without conscience, but under Zhu Yuanzhang's surveillance and in front of Zhu Xiongying, what could he say?

You can't just say that your grandfather is a conspiracy theorist and never trusts people.

Isn't that making yourself uncomfortable?

Of course, what he said above is not nonsense.

It's not like he's servile or anything.

Since we have entered the imperial society, we must abide by the rules of this era.

Talking about human rights to the emperor is not unyielding, but stupidity.

It is much better for Zhu Xiongying to become a pragmatic emperor than to make him a so-called benevolent emperor.

There were many benevolent kings in the Song Dynasty, but everyone knew what the Song Dynasty was like.

The Ming Dynasty later produced several benevolent monarchs, and everyone saw the serious consequences of their kindness.

Zhu Xiongying was finally convinced by him, nodded heavily and said:
"I see, Jing Ke, don't worry, I won't give you a chance to make a mistake."

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Chen Jingke had a question mark on his face, "I've told you so much, but the co-author is asking you to deal with me, right?"

Not surprisingly, this conversation fell into Zhu Yuanzhang's ears.

He was very satisfied.

The result that he was satisfied with was that Queen Ma invited Chen Jingke's mother, Feng, to the palace for a talk.

Then Queen Ma liked Feng very much and specially gave her a house.

If Zhu Yuanzhang or Zhu Biao did this, it would definitely arouse opposition from the ministers.

How can you reward people without merit?

But when Queen Ma did this, the officials would happily praise the Queen for her kindness.

Then I envy Feng, she is so lucky.

When Chen Jingke learned about this, he went to Qianqing Palace and Kunning Palace to express his gratitude.

He naturally knew why he was given this house. It was not because his mother liked Queen Ma, but as a reward for himself.

Although a house is far from equal to the contribution he has made, it is still a kind of statement.

We have not forgotten your contribution, but it is really not easy to reward you for a while.

Thinking about it, it was really difficult for Lao Zhu. When he could not be granted an official title, he thought of using this method to solve the problem.

The new residence is right on the edge of the Imperial City. The terrain can be said to be the best in Yingtian Mansion. It is also very close to their family's medical clinic.

It sounds like their family really needs a new home.

The previous old house was not large in area, and it seemed a bit shabby after Feng was granted a royal title.

It's just that the housing prices in Yingtian City are very expensive. They can't afford the good ones, and don't want to buy the bad ones, so they are delayed.

Lao Zhu's move can be regarded as solving their urgent need.

Moving is very simple. In Feng's words, the new house is for Chen Jingke to get married.

The couple usually lives in the old house, and only goes to the new house for a few days when they need to socialize during holidays.

So you don’t have to move much, just bring some common items with you.

But even so, Chen Jingke also held a housewarming party and invited many of his friends.

Just when he moved to his new residence, the court launched a series of major actions.

It caused the government and the public to boil.

(End of this chapter)