King Luhuang of the Ming Dynasty: My father, Ming Taizu

"Father! You must not do it at this time!"

Zhu Biao couldn't help but said.

"Nowadays, the pressure of Jin Yiwei on the subjects is already considerable. If the pressure of supervision is increased, all officials will be overwhelmed! What's more, eunuchs are not allowed to interfere in politics. This is a rule established by your father yourself. How can you change it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted.

Eunuchs are not allowed to participate in politics?

In fact.

The eunuch has long been involved in politics.

How many eunuchs did he send to supervise the army, manage internal funds, even horse administration, salt and iron, etc...

Zhu Yuanzhang has used eunuchs many times.

After using it, I can only say, it’s easy to use and I love using it.

Now the eunuch is getting more and more comfortable with it.

Even the prestige of old eunuch Chen in the outer court has increased a lot.

After all, the young eunuchs under him have a lot of power, and the civil and military officials sometimes have to be more respectful to old eunuch Chen.

Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang was relatively cautious in using eunuchs, and at the same time, his management was relatively strict, so there has not yet been any incident of eunuchs causing harm to the government.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao, frowned and said: "Civil and military officials are breaking the law, and there are Jinyiwei pickets! What should I do if the Jinyiwei violates the law? Is it enough to just rely on Nanzhen Fusi?"

Now the commander of Jinyiwei is in charge of Nanzhen Fusi. If something goes wrong with Jiang Gu, can Nanzhen Fusi still supervise him?
How can peers supervise me? "

Hearing this, Zhu Biao was silent for a moment and said: "After all, there is the Metropolitan Procuratorate in the DPRK... If there is a problem with Jiang Gu, there will be a censor to impeach him!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sneered.

"Huh! Censor? Those civil servants are just weaklings! They are good at bullying and fearing the strong, but they dare not impeach them when they really encounter lawlessness!
Look at Feng Ting, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry. His favored concubine will be impeached by the censor!

Where is Lao Shi?
The ups and downs with Wu Waner spread from Yanzhou to Yingtian. Why don't we have a memorial to impeach him here?

We can't believe it with those weaklings! "

Zhu Tan:......

You scolded me in front of me, right?
Zhu Biao:......

Do you blame the civil servants for their softness?

I'll kill you if you're so hard...

At first, Ru Taisu was one of the few civil servants who dared to offend Yan Zhijian. What was the result?
First he was demoted, then he was killed...

Without Li Shimin in the Ming Dynasty, who would dare to be Wei Zheng!

However, he did not dare to say this to Zhu Yuanzhang, so he could only sigh helplessly.

It seems that this new supervisory agency is most likely to be established...

When old eunuch Chen saw Zhu Biao's reaction, he was overjoyed.

The prince doesn’t even stop him!
It seems that this new supervisory agency is really going to be established!
The ancestor is on top, Zhao Gao, Shi Changshi, Yu Chaoen, Tong Guan is on top...

Our eunuchs from the Hongwu Dynasty will also have their day!

God, how much power does it have to be able to monitor the powerful Jin Yiwei...

Whoever can get this job must not go sideways...

Of course, nine times out of ten, the person who can be the head of this supervisory agency is also his godson.

After all, his godson is now the big boss among the eunuchs...

Old eunuch Chen was ecstatic and couldn't help but think about it.

That’s how it should be!

How useful is the eunuch?
The eunuch is loyal. In addition to being greedy for money, he must not be lustful. He cannot live without the emperor!
Giving eunuchs power is the most reassuring thing...

What's more, the eunuch has no descendants and is absolutely reliable!

After all, what's the use of taking the throne...

You can't take advantage of your nephews at home, right?
Pooh…

Only a ghost is willing to risk beheading to gain benefits for his nephew!

So eunuchs are the most reliable subordinates around the emperor most of the time...

But Zhu Tan knew that he had to let Lao Zhu give up this year.

First of all, eunuchs' interference in politics will cause endless harm.

Not to mention, the reason why later generations of Tumubao God of War, foreign students from Wala, and Ming Yingzong Zhu Qizhen were so embarrassed is inseparable from the instigation of eunuchs.

As for the later disasters such as Liu Jin and Wei Zhongxian, let alone them.

Although the eunuchs have no offspring and will not rebel, they are perverted!

With great power in hand, he will try his best to bring harm to the country!
Are there any good people among the eunuchs?
some.

For example, Zhu Tan always wanted to borrow Ma He from Zhu Di.

That was a big figure in history who made outstanding contributions to China's ocean navigation.

But it is really rare to find a good eunuch like Zheng He.

In short, eunuchs must not be allowed to take power!

However, Lao Zhu has a very stubborn temper, so obeying him will not be a big problem.

But if you go against him, there is a high probability that Lao Zhu will push this matter forward.

Zhu Tan thought for a while and said with a smile: "What my father said is that someone should have taken charge of the Jinyi Guards a long time ago. Their power is too great. They supervise all the officials and the people, and we vassal kings are also under his supervision. If there is someone The commander of the Rijin Yiwei is not loyal to the emperor, and the impact is too great! "

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said with a smile: "Old Ten still understands us! But I have to tell you, we are sending Jin Yiwei, not to monitor you, but mainly to protect...ahem..."

Zhu Tan smiled.

I believed your ghost.

Zhu Tan said with a smile: "My son thought that the institution to supervise the Jinyiwei should have been established long ago, and the eunuch should be the general manager of this new institution! After all, eunuchs are the most loyal to the emperor, and they are the bodyguards around the father. , and there are no descendants, so I have no other choice but to be loyal to my father."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly and said: "Exactly! Exactly!"

Zhu Biao frowned when he heard this.

Does Lao Shi not even know the harm of eunuchs interfering in politics?
Besides, don’t you yourself resent being watched?

Why are you still speaking for your father?
This is really unreasonable!

Zhu Tan said: "Father, I have another suggestion!"

It was rare for Zhu Yuanzhang to be so recognized by others. He couldn't help but feel very good and said with a smile: "Tell me and listen."

Zhu Tan said: "I feel that this newly established supervisory agency may not be so reassuring! They can supervise the Jin Yiwei and they can supervise all officials in the future. Their power is boundless! Although the eunuchs may not be rebellious, they are greedy for money!
When the time comes, if they wantonly offer and demand bribes, they will work together to control the officials and seek benefits for them with the help of this newly established supervisory agency!
I'm afraid it's also a headache. "

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he nodded and said, "What you said makes sense, so what do you think we should do?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "Simple! Establish a new supervisory agency to supervise Jin Yiwei and the newly established supervisory agency! This way it will be safer."

When Zhu Biao heard this, he went crazy.

Aren't you just looking for trouble?
Why are more and more supervisory agencies being established?
By then, the world will be full of spies and spies, and no one will be able to survive!

Zhu Yuanzhang felt uncomfortable hearing this.

He couldn't help frowning and said: "Then what should we do if the supervisory agency you proposed to establish does something illegal? Should we set up a new supervisory agency?" Zhu Tan said with a smile: "Father is wise! Son! I believe that it should be established as my father said..."

Zhu Biao was almost numb.

Why, two are not enough, three more are needed?
And from what I hear, not even three will work, but four or five...

Thinking of this, Zhu Biao was speechless.

If this goes on, won't it be endless?
On the other side, Old Eunuch Chen was almost crazy with joy!
If this continues, won’t all our eunuchs turn over?
it is good…

OK!

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard Zhu Tan's words, he snorted: "What a waste! If this continues, it will be endless. How many supervisory agencies must we set up!

This is really unreasonable! "

Zhu Tan laughed dryly.

In fact, the later generations of Lao Zhu's family did play this way.

During the reign of Yongle Emperor Zhu Di, he established Dongchang to supervise Jinyiwei and all officials.

Chenghua Emperor Zhu Jianshen established the West Factory to supervise the East Factory, the Jinyiwei, and the officials.

By the time of Zhengde Emperor Zhu Houzhao, an internal factory was established to supervise the West Factory, East Factory, Jinyiwei and Baiguan...

Lao Zhu's family played the nesting doll game of surveillance very well, but it only made the country's surveillance in a mess, and spy politics was rampant.

Zhu Yuanzhang was also disappointed by what Zhu Tan did to him.

He couldn't help but frown and said: "What a mess! Only idiots will set up one thing after another! When will it end! Forget it! Stop it!"

Zhu Tan asked with a smile: "The agency that monitors Jinyiwei is no longer established?"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted.

"You're such a bad boy! You're not as sincere as the prince! If he doesn't agree, he just says it outright! It's better for you, you don't agree, and you still go round and round, huh!"

When Zhu Biao heard this, he finally smiled.

The tenth brother is smart!

That's it!

Old eunuch Chen was in a daze.

what's the situation?
Why did so many supervisory agencies disappear all of a sudden?

How can you people not keep your words?
After Zhu Yuanzhang finished talking about the supervision agency, he frowned and said: "Old Shi, you came just in time, and it saved us from looking for you! Have you also dealt with that Tuogu Si Timur? Why did you read that day? The two machines are silent? Tuogusi Timur was sighing in the house recently, and he often said that you were unreliable in doing things, but he didn't even say anything to his concubine Wu Yunqi in the middle of the night. Maybe it will make him happy!"

Zhu Tan thought it was normal when he heard the first part, but the more he heard the second part, the weirder he felt.

No, Lao Zhu, could you please listen less to other people’s privacy...

In the Ming Dynasty, you are the one who knows the most secrets of others, right?

Do you know everything you said to your concubine in the middle of the night?

So perverted!

Zhu Yuanzhang also seemed to notice the strange expressions on Zhu Tan and Zhu Biao's faces.

He coughed lightly and said, "Anyway, that's what happened! Could you please explain why you left King Guiyi there and ignored him?"

Zhu Tan smiled.

"There are two reasons. First, the matter is serious and my father should be given more time to consider it. I think it is better for my father to consider it and summon me.

Second, the promotion and manufacture of this machine requires a lot of time, and it is not yet fully ready. Even if it is to liberalize trade with the Mongols, or even release Togu Si Timur back to the grasslands, there is no rush. "

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and praised: "You are becoming more and more mature."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "We guessed from the time you invited King Guiyi to see those two machines that you would want to let him return to the grassland.

It's not that we don't have the courage to let him go. Zhuge Liang can still capture and manipulate Meng Huo seven times...

However, the influence of the Golden Family on the grassland is very important. If Tuogu Si Timur is put back, the risk is not small.

Are you really that confident that these prairie wolves will turn into prairie sheep obediently and provide you with wool honestly? "

Zhu Tan nodded and said: "I believe that at least Togu Si Timur has no rebellious intentions! As long as he goes back and we open mutual trade, the possibility of the Mongols rebelling again is very small."

Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Zhu Tan, and asked: "Why do you judge so?"

Zhu Tan smiled and said: "Because the benefits of living in peace are greater, they will find that they will gradually become rich in materials that they rarely see in daily life, and their lives will get better and better!

There was no war between the two sides, and the Mongols no longer had to suffer from famine. Would they be willing to give up such a good life? "

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed in his heart.

This guy is a bit naive.

If we look at the pros and cons, almost all wars in the world are unnecessary.

Because as long as there is a war, people will die, money will be spent, and the losses will be heavy!

Almost every war ends in a lose-lose situation.

Only wars that are sure to win can be of some benefit.

But most of the time, even if you win, it's a miserable defeat.

For example, all the wars since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

Although it seems that they have defeated their opponents, consolidated their borders, and expanded their territories.

But in fact, the cost is not directly proportional to the gain.

Whether it is the northwest or the southwest, a large number of health stations are now stationed, but every year the country spends a lot of money on these places, but it is difficult to get much in return.

On weekdays, when chieftains from ethnic minority groups rebelled, the imperial court had to send troops to suppress them, and at the same time allocated a large amount of property to appease those chieftains.

But has the war ever stopped?
Whether it is the Ming Dynasty or any force, the consideration of war is never limited to economics.

Also includes national security, hate, culture, politics…

Any incident, big or small, can trigger a war.

Why does this kid Lao Shi only have eyes for money?

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Tan and asked: "Since you have so much confidence in him, if we release Tuogu Si Timur back to the grassland and continue to let him sweat, will you be willing to vouch for him?"

Zhu Yuanzhang thought secretly in his heart.

If this kid is willing to vouch for Togu Si Timur, once he rebels in the future, he can take advantage of the situation to educate him.

Considerations for war are not that simple.

To be honest, although the auxiliary prince is not the emperor.

But the auxiliary prince can also be regarded as part of the continuation of imperial power. Lao Zhu really wanted to impart all his experience as an emperor to Zhu Tan.

Zhu Tan smiled and shook his head, saying, "My son will not guarantee him!"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned and said: "Then you are boasting so much that you still have no confidence in him!"

Zhu Tan said with a smile: "I have confidence in myself. On the one hand, I am sure that I can't rebel. On the other hand, even if he rebels, I can quickly quell the rebellion with minimal losses."

The reason why he was selected to return to the grassland and continue to be the Great Khan was mainly because he was the most undisputed Great Khan in legal terms on the grassland. At the same time, he had also seen the strength of the Ming Dynasty, and the possibility of rebellion in the future would be even lower. "

(End of this chapter)