The Ming Dynasty started with saving the eldest grandson

Chapter 254 What is a prosperous age?
"How do we spend the treasure money we print?"

"We can't always pass rewards or give them directly to vassal countries, right?"

"We have to find a way to spend the money, and the best way is to buy supplies."

"But how to buy and what to buy need to be carefully considered...the economy of the vassal country cannot be damaged."

"The vassal system and the business alliance are different and must be treated differently."

"The vassal system is the core of the Ming Dynasty's rule of the world, and it is also the high wall of the small courtyard we build for ourselves."

"Using the vassal system, we can better dominate the business alliance."

"In case the business alliance cannot be maintained one day, we still have the support of the vassal system."

"Therefore, the Ming Dynasty cannot unilaterally obtain from vassal countries, but must develop together with them."

"Let the vassal states and the Ming Dynasty be more closely bound together."

Not to mention marrying a princess, you can enter and leave the palace freely, you won’t kneel when you see the emperor, and you don’t need to call yourself a minister...

Therefore, Chen Jingke can only analyze it bit by bit for them so that they can fully understand this system.

Zhu Yuanzhang also agreed and said: "He has great things in his heart, but he is just afraid that we won't understand and keeps holding them back, and spits them out little by little according to the situation."

Then, he explained Chen Jingke's imperial system plan.

I can understand many things and even draw inferences from one instance.

Of course, Chen Jingke himself also abides by his duties and never violates the rules or assumes power.

Halfway through the course, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had finished handling government affairs, came over and listened at the window for a while.

Empress Ma smiled and said: "The Ming Dynasty also gained endless benefits from it, didn't it? How about it, is this daughter worth marrying?"

Although informal, he is never disrespectful.

What he originally wanted to do was to stay on for another five years. When Zhu Xiongying was older and could help Zhu Biao share the government affairs, he would abdicate.

This kind of treatment is second only to the direct princes and princesses, and cannot be compared to other princes and princesses.

Zhu Yuanzhang pretended not to hear the second part of the sentence and said: "Da Ming and him can be regarded as mutual achievements."

A new framework of governance system gradually took shape.

Sighing, he turned around and left for Kunning Palace.

However, their ability to understand new things is indeed much better than Zhu Yuanzhang.

Empress Ma thought for a while and agreed: "What he said does have some truth. If the empire system can really be established, there are really only these three things that can be compared with it."

"Looking back now, we have been led by him all these years."

Zhu Xiongying on the side also put away his carelessness and immersed himself in taking notes.

Asking the servant to step aside, he suddenly said: "When the capital is moved to Luoyang next year, we will give up the throne to Biao'er."

Then he found helplessly that he couldn't understand what the three people were talking about.

There was a hint of loss in his determined eyes.

"Da Ming has benefited. He has realized his ambition, and we have not treated him badly."

"..."

Zhu Biao and Zhu Xiongying can see the benefits of this system, but they don't know how to operate it.

"What else can you say? This will be the fourth major change in Chinese civilization."

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Yes, Xiongying believes that this plan can be compared with the ascension of the Yellow Emperor, the establishment of Xia by Dayu, and the unification of the Qin Dynasty."

Chen Jingke kept talking and introduced the specific details of the imperial system to Zhu Biao.

Again, the imperial system is something unprecedented.

"Jing Ke used to talk about promoting Chinese civilization every day. I was still wondering how he was going to do it."

They are not lecturing one-sidedly, but discussing with each other.

Queen Ma was naturally extremely shocked, but she felt it was natural:

On the contrary, when the princes and princesses met him, they wanted to be polite.

"Now I finally see some clues. I'm afraid this plan has been hidden in his heart for a long time."

Empress Ma will find it strange that she suddenly wants to abdicate without any end.

"Only Jing Ke can carry out such a grand plan."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed: "We can no longer keep up with the development of the times. If we continue to sit in this position, we will hinder the progress of Ming Dynasty."

"If it really succeeds, Ming Dynasty will usher in an unprecedented era."

Empress Ma couldn't help but nod, the Zhu family did not treat Chen Jingke badly.

Zhu Yuanzhang had long been prepared for his abdication, but Zhu Biao's health problems caused him to change his plans repeatedly.

During this process, Zhu Biao showed extraordinary wisdom and insight and put forward many constructive opinions.

Queen Ma was a little surprised and said: "What happened? Didn't it say it would be in a few years?"

Both sides can indeed be regarded as mutual achievements.

Zhu Yuanzhang brought the topic back to the beginning and said: "The imperial system is completely beyond our knowledge."

"We can't even understand what they are discussing..."

"Instead of relying on this position, it is better to give up the position to Biao'er and let him do whatever he wants."

Queen Ma could understand his helplessness, but did not support his approach:

"Logically speaking, it is not impossible to give way to Biao'er when he is older, and he can also set an example for future generations."

"But his body is really unsettling."

This can be said to be the sore spot that the couple least wants to touch.

When they mentioned this matter, they all wanted to kill Zhu Ping.

Zhu Yuanzhang valued family ties, and he could forgive his eldest nephew Zhu Shouqian for provoking and ridiculing him many times.

Queen Ma has always been a virtuous woman who treats others with kindness and kindness.

The couple has been unable to forgive their biological son Zhu Xi for so many years, which shows how much this incident has stimulated them.

“We are now undergoing major changes unseen in a thousand years, and there are countless things that need to be done.”

"Although Jing Ke guides the way, the pressure will ultimately fall on the monarch."

"Biao'er's health is not good to begin with. If I let him bear this pressure again, I'm afraid he won't be able to hold on."

Zhu Yuanzhang also had a headache: "We have also considered what you said, but we really don't understand the imperial plan, so we still have to do it by ourselves."

"This pressure will always fall on his shoulders..."

"You said it's true Jing Ke, can't we wait a few years for Xiongying to grow up before proposing this plan?"

Empress Ma laughed and said: "Now Nanyang is a blank piece of paper, and he can paint as he pleases."

"In a few years, the Nanyang system will take shape, and if you want to change it again, you will have to pay a greater price."

"Presumably this is why he came up with the imperial plan at this time."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "I understand, I just complained casually."

Empress Ma said sternly: "Although Biao'er needs to do things, your standing there is a kind of support for him and helps him share a lot of pressure."

"Besides, who said you can't do anything?"

"Although you don't understand how to build an empire system, you always know the most basic right and wrong, right? You can help them find and fill in the gaps."

"Moreover, the internal construction of Ming Dynasty is far from over, and many of Jing Ke's plans have not yet been implemented."

"There are still major enemies in the three directions of Beiyuan, Western Region, and Japan that have not been eliminated."

"You do these things well so that Biao'er can concentrate on the empire plan."

"There are heroes who can also help you share some of the pressure." "Father and son work together to cut through gold. If you, grandfather, and grandson work together, there is no need to worry about the world being in ruins."

Zhu Yuanzhang's mood improved a lot and he said, "Young girl is still good at comforting people, so let's work for two more years."

Empress Ma smiled endlessly and said, "Just be your emperor and don't think about giving up the throne every day."

"Even if you want to abdicate in favor of someone more worthy, you must at least wait until the new vassal system is on track."

Zhu Yuanzhang asked in confusion: "Oh, why is the new vassal system taking shape?"

Queen Ma analyzed: "Although the business alliance is very grand, if you look closely you will find that Jing Ke is not optimistic about its long-term future."

"What he really values ​​​​is the vassal system. This is the core of the Ming Dynasty's invincibility."

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly understood and said: "Yes, yes, what did he say... The high wall of the small courtyard, yes, that's it."

"The vassal system is like the high walls of the Ming Dynasty."

Queen Ma said: "The high walls of the small courtyard are a very appropriate metaphor."

"The fact that he built a high wall in the courtyard shows that he is not optimistic about the future of the business alliance, or that he is preventing the day when the alliance collapses."

"Although I don't know why he has such worries, his plan has always been to take one step at a time and look at ten steps, and he has never made a miscalculation."

"So, I think it's better to give him enough trust."

"Besides, even if there is no business alliance, just the new sect-vassal relationship is enough to benefit the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said: "We are not doubting him, but after being reminded like this by you, we have a clearer understanding of his plan."

"Sister, you are really our good wife. You discovered the secret so quickly."

Empress Ma smiled and said, "It's not that easy to figure out the secrets. I just gained a little bit."

Then the couple gathered together and began to carefully analyze the imperial system, trying their best to understand it.

With the help of Queen Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang finally got a glimpse of some of the secrets.

Especially the sect-vassal system, he felt deeply about it, and even thought of some good methods.

Later, I took these insights and discussed them with Chen Jingke and others, and finally felt a little bit involved.

This made Lao Zhu feel much better.

Everyone knew the basics. Seeing that he had changed from being ignorant to being able to offer suggestions, they naturally knew what was going on.

Zhu Biao just smiled and did not expose it.

Zhu Xiongying muttered secretly in private: "This old man is so shameless. He uses the methods of the Imperial Grandmother for his own use."

Chen Jingke suppressed his laughter and said, "Your Majesty and your Majesty are one husband and wife, so there is no difference between you and me."

Zhu Xiongying said with envy: "This is the benefit of a good wife. It would be great if Miao Jin could be like the imperial grandmother."

Then he looked at Chen Jingke and said seriously: "You must teach me Miao Jin well. I also want a good wife."

Chen Jingke laughed and said, "Aren't you afraid that she will steal your limelight?"

Zhu Xiongying said proudly: "Hey, Miao Jin has a cold temperament and is not the kind of person to show off."

Xu Miaojin's temperament is indeed a bit cold, and she prefers silence to movement.

But this does not mean that she is weak and easy to bully. On the contrary, this girl is determined and determined.

As long as she is here, there will be no trouble in Zhu Xiongying's harem.

As for whether he can be helped in his career, no one can say for sure.

Chen Jingke could only try his best to cultivate her.

The addition of Zhu Yuanzhang (Empress Ma) had an obvious effect, greatly accelerating the formation of the new vassal system.

But I was so involved that I neglected other things.

The ministers soon discovered that the emperor, prince, and grandson were not acting normally recently.

I can't see anyone all day long, and sometimes I get distracted when I go to court.

It's so mysterious, I don't know what the hell it is doing.

Xu Da and others took advantage of their close relationship with Zhu Yuanzhang to inquire, but they all encountered a soft nail.

The more this happens, the more curious they become. The emperor and the others must have a big plan.

They all know what's appropriate. Since Zhu Yuanzhang didn't tell them, he definitely didn't want them to know.

Although he was curious, he didn't ask around.

As for government affairs, they have actually been arranged long ago, and all the ministers can do is follow the plan.

The focus is on the affairs of Chu State.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army dispatched a navy to station in Chu.

The Ministry of Personnel also selected the first batch of civil servants to go to Chu State.

The Ming Dynasty destroyed Luzon and established the Chu State, which should have caused an uproar among the scholar community.

But this time the civil servants sided with the court and took the initiative to settle the matter.

As for the reason why they did this, I have already mentioned it before and will not go into details again.

Vassal states were also forces within the Ming Dynasty system. When the Ministry of Civil Affairs released news that officials were needed, many frustrated people took the initiative to sign up.

The Ministry of Civil Affairs easily selected the first batch of officials to land on the island.

Only officials are not enough, there must be people.

The Ministry of Revenue mobilized a thousand households and rushed to Chu State to build settlements.

More people will migrate there in the future.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally had nothing to say to his son, and planned to move 100,000 households there within three years.

These people are enough for the Chu State to gain a foothold.

Compared with these major events, the promulgation of the new weights and measures system did not attract much attention.

There have been so many changes in Ming Dynasty in recent years, some of which are earth-shaking.

Promulgating new weights and measures seemed trivial in comparison.

Moreover, the standards of weights and measures are actually changing all the time, and each dynasty is different.

Taking the unit of length as an example, a foot in the Song Dynasty was about one centimeter longer than a foot in the Tang Dynasty.

In the Yuan Dynasty, changes occurred again.

The new dynasty has a new atmosphere, the Ming Dynasty established a new dynasty, and it is in line with etiquette and law to adopt new standards.

The only slight controversy is the change from sixteen taels per catty to ten taels.

Many people say it has lost its meaning.

But the explanation given by the court is also very interesting. One pound and ten taels has a perfect meaning and is easy to calculate.

So, no one said anything more.

The main thing is that everyone knows that Zhu Yuanzhang, the emperor, is very powerful, and there is really no reason to quarrel with him over this matter.

In the palace.

As the discussion on the vassal system deepens, it is inevitable that we will talk about other things.

Among them, there are still some differences between the two sides regarding whether to enrich the people or the country.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao believed that the people should be strictly restrained and not allowed to have too much money.

This is actually what all dynasties have been doing.

Chen Jingke disagreed and asked a question:
"Everyone often talks about a prosperous age, and all dynasties have been pursuing a prosperous age."

"So, where is the prosperity that everyone calls prosperity?"

(End of this chapter)