The sun rises, and the last trace of winter snow pressing on the branches slowly melts under the spring light. It silently nourishes the branches and leaves, preparing them to bloom in spring.
The frost hidden in the gaps between the golden glazed tiles also turned from white ice and snow into crystal trickles. Following the curved arc of the glazed tiles, it ticked intermittently on the eaves.
The windows in Zhu Yunxi's palace were all open, and the cool breeze came in, blowing the potted plants by the windows and eating the pages of the books on the table.
He sat on the throne with a smile on his face and looked at Jin King Zhu Fan who came to deliver his speech.
After the New Year, all the vassal kings who came to Beijing returned to their fiefdoms one after another. Only King Zhu Fan of Jin stayed longer. In fact, he stayed with the old man for a long time. He went to the palace every day and talked with the old man every day.
, busy working on that one-third of an acre of land.
"Is Third Uncle going back now?" Zhu Yunxi said with a smile.
"I have been away from Taiyuan for a long time. Now is the time when spring plowing is busy. The soldiers and guards under my command are stationed in the fields and I have to go back and keep an eye on them!" Zhu Fan lowered his head and said with a smile.
"That's fine!" Zhu Yunxi smiled, "Have you gone to see Grandpa Huang? Does he know about it?"
"I haven't told my father yet!" Zhu Fan said, raising his head slightly with a somewhat moved expression, "I'm leaving now."
Zhu Yunxi understood the meaning of his words. This time he returned to the fiefdom, but he was thousands of miles away. The old man was getting older, and he couldn't let it go after all. Considering the old man's age, to be honest, maybe this trip would
Next time he comes to the capital, he won't be able to see it.
"I understand, don't worry!" Zhu Yunxi comforted him with kind words, "The old man has a heart for his son, and you have a filial heart. God will definitely take pity on you."
After saying that, he paused and continued to smile, "I know you are leaving, so I have already made preparations. I will give you some of the new tribute silks and satins from Suzhou this year. There are also porcelains from the official kilns in Jingdezhen.
And bring back a few sets!”
"I already have enough external things!" Zhu Fan said with a smile, "I lick my face and beg Your Majesty to reward me with some things that can be passed on to my descendants!"
"Third uncle, whether he wants to be rewarded or not, that's up to him!" Zhu Yunxi smiled.
Suddenly, Zhu Fan's face became solemn, and then he bowed solemnly and said, "I dare to ask your majesty, for my sake, when the vassal is reduced the next day, give my children and grandchildren a good way out!"
The smile on Zhu Yunxi's face disappeared instantly. He looked at King Jin and said coldly, "Third uncle, where did you listen to some rumors and come to me to talk nonsense?" Then he said, "You are mine.
Uncle, are you so scared?"
The first half of his sentence was scolding and questioning, and the second half was comforting.
Moreover, the most important thing about this sentence is the second half, which is not only comfort but also a reassurance.
As he spoke, Zhu Yunxi paused for a moment and spoke again, "Where did you hear these words?"
King Zhu Fan of the Jin Dynasty raised his head and said slowly, "These words were said by the emperor's ministers!" After saying this, he kowtowed.
In an instant, Zhu Yunxi understood everything.
The old man knew that he wanted to cut down the vassal, and he knew that after a hundred years, Zhu Yunxi would definitely take action against those vassal kings. Over the years, the old man also saw many things clearly and no longer blindly protected his sons. He was sad for some of his sons.
.He still loves and cares for some of his sons.
That's why I told Zhu Fan this and asked him to come to Zhu Yunxi and explain it to him.
"Third uncle, get up!" Zhu Yunxi stepped down from the throne, helped Jin Wang Zhu Fan up, and asked him to sit on the soft stool covered with brocade.
He wanted to say something, but when the words came to his lips, they only turned into a sigh, "Hey!"
Then, after a pause, he said, "It's difficult for me too!"
Zhu Fan's eyes were a little red and he said nothing.
"It's not that I can't tolerate the vassal kings, the enfeoffment is the rule set by the old man. The nine-border fortress king protects our Ming Dynasty. The fortress king is external, and the inland kings are internal." Zhu Yunxi sighed and said, "The descendants of the Ming Dynasty will be prosperous from generation to generation.
Be rich and enjoy the country forever!"
"But there are endless descendants!"
"The legitimate son will inherit the prince's title, and the other sons will be granted the title of county prince. The prince will have sons, and the sons will have sons. Each time a title is given, a large area of land and a large amount of money and food are required."
"Besides, we still want the best land in the world!"
"Let me ask, if the seal continues like this, within fifty years, the Ming Dynasty will have no land to seal!"
"Is it possible to snatch land from the people and give it to my descendants of the Zhu family?"
"It has not been more than a hundred years since then. There are vassal kings everywhere in the world. My Zhu family is well fed. The ditches of dragons and dragons are full of trenches. But what about the ordinary people? Where is the country?"
"Third Uncle, you also know that being crowned a king is not only a matter of land, but also of tenants, workers, and servants, livestock, and the construction of the royal city. When the court has money, it is easy to talk about these things, but what if it doesn't?"
"The world is wasted, and the Zhu family is fat!"
"Your Majesty, I understand!" Zhu Fan said calmly, "I told you these words when my eldest brother was here. Too many vassal kings are not a blessing to the country. I and other people of this generation still know how to serve the king.
, worthy of being a king. After a few generations, he turned into a worm who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun!"
"I understand all these words!" Zhu Fan said with a wry smile, "It's just that I am already this age and will soon be a grandfather, so I can't help but want to make plans for my children and grandchildren."
As he spoke, he continued in a low voice, "To be honest, I understand what the emperor said, but now I just feel that there are some..."
"A little aggrieved, right?" Zhu Yunxi said with a smile, "If I were you, I would also feel a little aggrieved. There has been hard work without merit over the years, so why do I want to take action against the titles of you imperial uncles?"
Zhu Fan hurriedly said, "I don't dare!"
"It's human nature! Since you said this today, we, uncle and nephew, have closed the door and let's make it clearer!" Zhu Yunxi smiled, moved a stool with his own hands, and sat next to Zhu Fan, "Cutting Fan"
Yeah, it’s not what you think. It’s not like your descendants will lose their glory and wealth!”
Zhu Fan raised his head and looked at Zhu Yunxi in confusion.
"Look at Uncle Twenty-one, when I was still in the East Palace, I suggested to the old man that he be sent to Korea. Isn't he quite happy there now?" Zhu Yunxi continued to laugh.
Zhu Fan lowered his head and was thoughtful.
"There are too many dragons and grandsons, and they are all sealed in the Ming Dynasty. Not to mention not enough land, and good men's families have to support themselves. The next generation will not be as good as the previous one, they are just cystic worms!" Zhu Yunxi said again, "Third uncle, look
Have you seen the whole world behind me?"
Hearing this, Zhu Fan looked over.
"Look, in addition to our Ming Dynasty, there are Annan, Chenla, Champa, Burma, Siam, Ryukyu, and Japan on that map! These places seem to be barbarian lands, but in fact some towns are as wealthy as our Ming Dynasty.
of!"
"Why should a good man focus on the three-thirds of an acre of land in his home and take a long-term view? When the time comes, the imperial court will seize it and grant it to them. They will bring their family and officials to the vassal to govern the subjects and expand the territory.
Is it not good?"
"When a folk family gets big, there is talk of moving its branches to other places. Why can't my Zhu family do the same?"
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