The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 198 The establishment of the king

Another plan was successfully implemented, but Zhu Yuanzhang did not appear very happy, looking very worried.

Everyone was a little confused, what was going on, was something big happened?

Queen Ma found out the reason after asking.

He was worried about how to ensure the education of the crown prince.

Now they are very clear-headed and know not to praise Confucianism too highly.

But what if any descendants of later generations are influenced by Confucianism and go back to the old path of the Song Dynasty?

Empress Ma was dumbfounded and said, "Can you guarantee that there will be no foolish kings in future generations?"

Zhu Yuanzhang said helplessly: "No."

Queen Ma said: "That's it, the truth is the same."

"We can't control what happens to future generations."

"All we can do is do the right thing in front of us."

"Children and grandchildren will have their own blessings, so don't be a beast for them."

Zhu Yuanzhang is still very unhappy in his heart, which is easy to understand.

Who doesn’t want the family to prosper forever?

So he found Chen Jingke and expressed his concerns.

His original intention was actually to find someone to talk to about his worries, without expecting to get answers.

In particular, Chen Jingke has always emphasized that there is no eternal method, and there is no eternal family.

Unexpectedly, after hearing his question, Chen Jingke pondered for a long time and then nodded and said:

"Although I don't have a way to solve this problem, I have a way to increase the error tolerance."

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, and after he came to his senses, he quickly asked:

"Error tolerance rate? Tell us quickly, how to increase that error tolerance rate."

Queen Ma and Zhu Xiongying were also very curious. Is there really a way?

Chen Jingke said: "It's actually very simple, just don't put your eggs in one basket."

"When one basket breaks, there's another basket."

"When His Majesty has enough baskets, the error tolerance rate will naturally be high."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately understood what he meant and said doubtfully:

"You want us to follow the old path of the Zhou Dynasty's enfeoffment? Haven't you always opposed the restoration of Zhou rites?"

Queen Ma and Zhu Xiongying also frowned, this is not a good way.

Chen Jingke smiled and said: "If Japan is really defeated, how will your Majesty plan to govern it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly understood, patted his thigh and said: "Okay, okay, we understand."

"Haha, naturally the Ming Dynasty cannot break the soil and seal the king, but overseas places can."

"Jing Keyou can tell the truth about the person in the dream with one word. This is a good method. We like it."

Empress Ma and Zhu Xiongying also heaved a sigh of relief. As long as they did not establish a kingship in the Ming Dynasty, everything else was easy.

Chen Jingke took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty's decision to ennoble vassal kings in the Ming Dynasty does have more advantages than disadvantages in the short term."

"Relying on the vassal king to guard the place can quickly stabilize the overall situation."

"Especially the King of Sai has a natural advantage in guarding the border and expanding the territory."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly. This was his intention to divide the kings.

It's a pity that those people don't understand our painstaking efforts at all, they only oppose it.

Chen Jingke changed the subject and said, "But in the long run, the harm will outweigh the benefit."

"We can't guarantee that as the blood relationship becomes further and further apart, the vassal kings can still love each other as much as they do now."

"When there is a conflict of interest between the feudal prince and the court, it is more likely to lead to negative consequences."

"Whether the vassal king succeeds in his rebellion or the court succeeds in cutting down the vassal, the ones who die will be His Majesty's descendants."

"But if the kings are enfeoffed overseas and given the power to establish kings and institutions, there will be no such hidden dangers."

"I believe that the kings will prefer the kingship system instead of staying in the Ming Dynasty as a jealous vassal king."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded again. If Chen Jingke usually said this, he would definitely be angry.

But now, he just felt that it was well said and analyzed thoroughly.

In fact, as an emperor, how could he not know the dangers of feudalism?

But he did it anyway.

It's very simple. In the early stage, we relied on the vassal king to stabilize the Ming Dynasty.

No matter what happens in the future, the meat will still rot in the pot.

It would be better if the imperial court succeeds in reducing the vassal state. If the vassal king succeeds in his rebellion, the world will still belong to the Zhu family.

But he couldn't tell anyone about this thought, he could only keep it in his heart.

Now, Chen Jingke provided him with a better solution.

Queen Ma and Zhu Xiongying also nodded repeatedly. That's the reason.

Especially Empress Ma, how could she not know Zhu Yuanzhang's thoughts as her pillow partner.

But she also couldn't tell her about it.

There are some things that can be done but not said.

Once spoken, the meaning is different.

She could only support silently.

Zhu Xiongying thought simply. He studied with Chen Jingke every day, how could he not know the problems of the vassal king.

But as the crown prince, he couldn't mention it.

At least until he became emperor, he couldn't mention the matter of vassal king.

Now that Chen Jingke had revealed this hidden danger, he felt that he was indeed his companion, always thinking about what he was thinking.

The key is that Chen Jingke not only said it, but also proposed a solution.

The Ming Dynasty's ruling ability was limited, and it could not rule even if it conquered lands that were too far away.

It is most appropriate to entrust it to kings.

As for whether the feudal kings would agree... there is no doubt about it.

A vassal king who is jealous of the emperor every day, and a real king, no need to say which one to choose.

It not only solved the vassal problem, but also increased the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

It is indeed my companion reading.

Chen Jingke paused for a moment to give everyone time to react before continuing:

"If any vassal king accidentally loses his country in the future, Ming Dynasty, as the suzerain state, can help them recover."

"If the Ming Dynasty encounters difficulties, it can still rely on the vassals to try to save the situation."

"To be disrespectful, even if the Ming Dynasty is really gone in the future."

"Can't all the vassal countries disappear together?"

"As long as there are still vassal states, it can be guaranteed that the Zhu family's sacrifices will not be cut off."

"That's really it, not putting your eggs in one basket."

After listening to these words, Zhu Yuanzhang felt as if he had drank ice honey water in the dog days of summer and felt refreshed all over.

The stubborn disease in my heart completely disappeared, and my whole person was full of fighting spirit.

We can fight for another twenty years and win more territory for the Ming Dynasty.

When the time comes, my dear grandson will grow up, take over our battle flag, and continue to fight.

We don’t believe that three generations and several decades have not been able to lay down enough land.

As for Zhu Biao, this is the pain in his heart.

With high blood pressure, how can we be willing to hand over the heavy responsibility of the country to him again?

A good child will definitely be a promising king in the future.

We have all thought about it and will give way to him in a few years.

But now everything has been ruined by that beast Zhu Xi.

Every time I think of this, we want to cut that beast alive.

However, the throne still has to be handed over to Biao'er, but we can't give all the burden to him as we thought before.

Let's be the Supreme Emperor and help him share some government affairs.

When we get old and can no longer work, and our good grandson grows up, he will share the government affairs for Biao'er.

Thinking of this, he looked at Chen Jingke.

With Jing Ke still here, he can also help Biao'er share some government affairs.

What does it mean to be a minister of humerus and thighs? This is it.

It is not to oppose us blindly, but to help us think of the problem after seeing where our problem is.

This girl is so worth marrying.

However, this matter was no small matter, and Zhu Yuanzhang did not make the decision easily.    He needs to discuss the details with someone.

So who is the most suitable?

After looking at the civil and military officials of the court, Xu Da was the only one.

And he also has an identity, the father-in-law of King Zhu Di of Yan.

If Zhu Di can establish the kingship, it will be a good thing for the Xu family.

Tang He is loyal, but his ability is really not good, and his character is also very flawed.

There used to be a Li Shanchang, but it was a pity.

Forget it, forget about him.

So he asked people to find Xu Da and talk about the matter of making the king outside the country.

After Xu Da listened, a figure instantly appeared in his mind:

"Sir, is this method presented by Jing Ke?"

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Who else can you say besides him? Is this method feasible?"

Xu Da did not answer this question directly, but said:

"The military merit system, the opening of the sea, the establishment of kings... Jing Ke's ambitions are bigger than you and me."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "Since he encouraged us to write "A Brief History of China", we can see his ambition."

"It's not just for one family...it's all about the Chinese ethnic group."

"His purpose is also to make China stronger..."

Xu Dazhuang said casually: "Now the Ming Dynasty is the orthodoxy of China. If the Ming Dynasty is strong, China will be strong."

"China is strong and powerful, and the Ming Dynasty can also dominate the world."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "Don't worry, we still understand this truth."

"If he wants to strengthen China, he can only rely on Ming Dynasty."

"Seal the vassal kings in a foreign land, and within a hundred years, that place will become a Chinese territory."

"Even if our descendants lose their country, they will still be succeeded by the descendants of China."

"The meat will rot in the pot after all."

"In fact, knowing what he was thinking, we let go of our worries."

"We are not afraid that he is ambitious, but we are afraid that we cannot figure out what he wants."

"Since he wants this name, let's give it to him."

"He wants the name, we benefit, we each get what we need."

Xu Da also put aside his worries and said with admiration: "The superiors still see clearly. I wonder what Jing Ke is thinking every day."

"I can only guess that he seems to be very interested in expansion, but he has never been able to figure out his purpose."

"Like the Tang Dynasty, the territory was vast, reaching Anxi in the west and Beihai in the north. It looked very powerful."

"But once there are changes in the country, these things will be lost in an instant."

"What's the point of wasting people and money, only to end up with a false reputation?"

"When you said that, I realized that my vision is still too narrow."

"I only saw a small part of the land in front of me, but he saw a broader world."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed: "Why don't we? We even created fifteen countries without conquest."

"Now that I think about it, how short-sighted it is."

"We also have a lot of contact with him and listen to his lectures every day."

“Whenever I had some free time, I thought about what he said and did, and my horizons slowly opened up.”

Xu Da smiled and said, "I also saw through his underwear."

These are also Chen Jingke's words, showing someone else's underwear.

They found it interesting and learned.

Zhu Yuanzhang also smiled and said: "Yes, I think about it every day, can't I think about him thoroughly?"

"Okay, now that you know his plan, what do you think of this method?"

Xu Da affirmed: "Okay, I naturally agree with this method, but it needs to be implemented with caution."

"Our goal is to expand. We can't leave the mutton uneaten and cause trouble."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "That's why I came to discuss it with you. You are better at fighting than we are."

“I’ll just think about how to proceed with this matter if I have nothing to do in the future.”

Xu Da nodded and said: "Everything must be done after Bei Yuan is solved. At least Bei Yuan must be crippled so that he will no longer be able to go south."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and said: "Jing Ke told me before about a way to permanently eliminate hidden dangers in the grassland. Please listen to see if it is feasible."

Eliminate grassland hidden dangers forever?

Xu Da's eyes lit up and he became excited.

The dispute between the grassland and the Central Plains has been going on for thousands of years. Various dynasties have tried many methods, but they have not been able to resolve it.

If it can be eliminated forever in their hands, it will be an unprecedented achievement.

Zhu Yuanzhang explained the method of building a city with cement and dividing the areas to accommodate the tribes of the Northern Yuan Dynasty.

Xu Da said thoughtfully: "Dividing regions to accommodate various tribes looks a lot like the county system."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Yes, it is the county system, but the grasslands are resettled in tribes."

Xu Da pondered for a moment and said: "It's feasible. The advantage of the Mongols is that they are wandering. They will move away when our army is gone."

"When our army withdraws, they will come back with their cattle and sheep."

"It's different when we have a city. We can hoard food and fodder for the garrison so that they will never dare to come back."

"We can rely on building cities to squeeze their living space..."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "This is in military affairs, but in civil affairs the city is still very important."

"The reason why our predecessors failed to implement the system of prefectures and counties on the grasslands was because of the lack of cities."

"Without a city, there is no way to station troops for a long time. Without the suppression of the army, the grassland tribes will not abide by the boundaries defined by the imperial court."

"The various policies of the imperial court cannot be implemented among the grassland tribes."

"With the city, all this is no longer a problem."

"Whoever dares to disobey the boundaries defined by the imperial court can be dispatched from the nearest city to annihilate him."

"As long as they can be fixed in one place, the imperial court's policies can be implemented."

"Such as indoctrination, such as population cap orders."

With them fixed in one place, the court could more accurately grasp the population of each tribe.

When the tribal population exceeds the upper limit, they will be forcibly relocated.

As long as the grassland population is controlled, there is no need to worry about them rebelling.

Even if there is a tribal rebellion, it will only be local.

It will no longer be the same as now, with the entire grassland unified under one voice.

The more Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da talked, the more they felt that this method was exquisite.

Xu Da couldn't help but praise: "If we really follow this method, maybe the Ming Dynasty can really eliminate the troubles of the grassland forever. Jing Ke has so many ideas."

In fact, neither of them knew that this method was used by the Manchus to deal with the Mongols.

According to the unit of alliance and flag, pastures were divided for each tribe, and those who moved at will were exterminated.

These were not the only methods adopted by the Manchus. They also introduced Lamaism.

These lamas have a lofty status but are not engaged in production. They rely entirely on the support of the people, causing Mongolians to rush to become monks.

This move not only eliminated the will of the Mongols and made them unable to resist, but also restricted the economic development of the Mongols.

The population ceiling order was also instituted by the Manchus.

In order to limit the Mongolian population, they imposed regulations.

If a family has multiple sons, some of them must be forced to become lamas.

Lamas are not allowed to marry and have children.

Coupled with other policies, the powerful tribes that once dominated Europe and Asia fell completely.

Of course, Chen Jingke will not imitate the Manchus in all aspects. What he wants to do is to make the Chinese ethnic group strong, and Mongolia is also Chinese.

The current problem between the Ming Dynasty and the Beiyuan Dynasty can be regarded as brothers fighting against each other.

Therefore, religious paralysis cannot be used.

The population cap order has also been magically changed, so that if the population exceeds the cap, some of them will be relocated.

When will the two ethnic groups be completely under the banner of China, this restrictive policy will be lifted one by one.

Of course, all of this will have to wait until Ming Dynasty defeats Bei Yuan before it has a chance to be realized.

(End of this chapter)