Zhu Houcong was mentally prepared: in his hands, "all the bad things would be done".

After Tang Shunzhi's "provocation", he found that his quality was still too high.

Before the official start of the major national policy meeting, Zhu Houcong came to Fengxian Hall.

Standing in front of Zhu Yuanzhang's portrait and the god, Zhu Houcong looked at them quietly.

What do I want?

It is the future of China.

It means that the mountains and rivers are forever solid and protected from foreign invasion. It means that the people live in peace and enjoy prosperity.

"Your Majesty, Taizu, will probably laugh at my indecisiveness, right?"

Zhu Houcong smiled.

Even in modern times hundreds of years later, when faced with superpowers, other small countries can only bow their heads and lower their eyebrows. When you say that we all want to develop together, people feel that you are not practical and that you are just talking.

Classes have always existed, and hierarchy has never disappeared. The secret ideal in Zhu Houcong's heart was only on the road of difficult exploration hundreds of years later.

Now, he is just the largest agricultural capitalist and the monarch of the most powerful empire on the planet.

"The ancestors and clans are on high, and they have left here with great care. Let future generations comment on their merits and demerits."

Zhu Houcong bowed and turned around to go to the National Policy Hall.

Naturally, things could not go as smoothly as Tang Shunzhi said.

In the Ming Dynasty, people were oppressed by their own people, so how could there be no oppression in foreign vassals?

If we really wanted to eradicate the most powerful group of people over there, wouldn't they hide in the mountains and forests to carry out guerrilla resistance?

Once this step is started, the war and security investment will be a long-term blood pump.

But Tang Shunzhi was right about one thing.

If Zhu Houcong himself does not do some things, he cannot expect his descendants to have the ambition and ability to do them in the future.

He talked about kindness and morality towards his surroundings. Western powers will probably develop in the future. They come from the west and from the east, but they will not be kind to the neighbors around the Ming Dynasty.

Times are changing, and the so-called Great Wall on land and sea is nothing more than a mere fiction if it is not heavily guarded and easily mobilized.

It's just that the territory is too vast, and it can't be taken seriously as just drawing the blood of the Ming Dynasty.

To allow them to make their own blood and truly become Ming Dynasty's brothers and allies, top-level design must be done in an era like today.

Outside the National Policy Hall, there were many ministers.

Naturally, some etiquette is required for major national policy meetings. The emperor ascends to his seat, is met by all ministers, and then enters the palace, takes his seat, and discusses matters.

Zhang Bi is still in charge today, and he will step down next month.

"Ninety-one members should be present at the major national policy meeting, except Prime Minister Hedao Yamen..."

Zhang Bi reported to the emperor some people who were absent.

The number of people in ordinary national policy meetings is only a small half. However, the total number of people in major national policy meetings, provincial governors, Zuobu envoys, and other newly established key departments is much larger.

Sitting in the National Policy Hall at this moment is the absolute core of power of the Ming Dynasty.

Zhang Bi only presided over the process, and the one who really led the meeting was naturally the emperor.

"This year's major national policy meeting is different from the past." Zhu Houcong stood high on the throne and looked around at the ministers. "Tai Shigong compiled the annals of history. Since the first year of the Republic of China, China has had a history every year. This year is the 2380th. One year. It has been one hundred and seventy-three years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. I have been in power for more than 20 years, and the Ming Dynasty has taken on a new look. At this time, I have a great cause that has been carried out for decades in my heart, and it is time for the monarch and my ministers to discuss it. "

Everyone knows in their hearts that His Majesty wants to say "the world is unified".

"Previously, the longest-reigning emperor was Han Wu Liu Che, who lived for fifty-four years. Today, foreigners call our Chinese people Han people, which is due to the power of Han Wu to shake the world. Since the Han and Tang Dynasties, China's territory has changed from generation to generation, and our national strength has increased. It keeps falling. But looking through the annals of history, there is no dynasty that lasts for thousands of years, so why? We don’t know what a country is, we only know whose family it is.”

Before Kangxi and Qianlong, the longest-reigning emperor was Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. He was emperor for fifty-four years, but he did not fully take power until the death of Empress Dowager Dou, who had been on the throne for more than six years.

Based on this calculation, Zhu Houcong's "remaining time" is not much.

Yang Shen was very serious. He didn't know why the emperor mentioned Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. The emperor, who was famous for his martial arts, beat the treasury of the Han Dynasty to death every day, which made Yang Shen feel bad.

Although they are already discussing to use the knife against Japan, isn't the overall purpose of foreign vassals not to use diplomatic relations at the same time?

Zhu Houcong continued to elaborate on his main theme: "Whoever has a kingdom has only the monarch and his ministers. When it comes to all the people, they are also accustomed to looking at the people's power. Recuperating and recuperating is to build up the people's power. If there are no internal and external troubles, the people's power will be used to support the monarch and his ministers. If there are internal and external troubles, the people's power will be used to support the monarch and his ministers. Then we use the power of the people to quell the chaos and defend the enemy. I believe that because of this, there has never been a stable dynasty, the country has been overthrown repeatedly, and the Chinese state has been destroyed several times. But if we really want to talk about the country, it is different."

The two accompanying bachelors from the imperial study were also present, and Hu Zongxian and Shen Lian each recorded.

This is not only a daily note, but also a summary of major national policy meetings.

"A country refers to its territory, its people, and its political power. The people living on a territory support and trust the political power to protect their peace and stability. This is a stable country. The aspirations of the people of a country are the political power. A solid foundation. The monarch wins the hearts of the people, delegates authority and appoints hundreds of officials to assist. This political power is only a corner of the country. It is only one corner, top-heavy, how can it not worry about overthrowing?"

Zhu Houcong paused for a moment, and then said solemnly: "Now, the country is called Ming. What is the name of the country? I think that the main purpose should be stated so that future generations of the Ming Dynasty, monarchs, ministers and people all know what the country is. Where did this country come from and why? And the establishment of China? China comes from ancient times, so it should have the name of China, and this is the surname. The purpose of establishing a country is to protect the land and stabilize the people, so it should have the word "people". I have the Constitution of Heaven in my mouth. This Constitution of Heaven is given by the way of heaven. The end of the avenue of heaven and justice is also the end of the avenue of human principles. , The civil constitution is the natural constitution! I am in charge of the political power, and only by aiming at the unity of the world can the country be prosperous and long-lasting."

"Just like people have a surname, a name, a word, and a title. Today, the imperial edict is issued to the ministers, and next year the edict is issued to the world. The Chinese surname is Zhonghua, and the name is People. The full name of the Imperial Constitution is the Ming Dynasty, which is referred to as China. If you know the people, you will know where the authority of the monarch and his ministers comes from, who they govern for, and what their goals are. What do you think?"

"……good."

"promise!"

"Your Majesty the Holy Ming..."

It was noisy for a while, with different people responding in different tones and expressing their attitudes with different moods.

Some people find it awkward, but some people can figure out the meaning behind it.

All dynasties have had country names, but now the country is officially named, and the surname, first name, and first name are also emphasized. This may seem like child's play, but it puts some shackles on the emperor and the ministers, emphasizing historical responsibilities and ambitious goals.

, build a country for the people.

Zhu Houcong nodded: "As you all know, at this major national policy meeting, I want to gather the wisdom of you and establish the constitution of the country, and the monarch, ministers and people will abide by it. The name I decided on is my opinion. The emperor will abide by the constitution.

Articles can stabilize the political power, gain support, and maintain long-term aspirations. Ministers who abide by the articles of constitution can protect their wealth, expand their ambitions, and enjoy respect. All people who obey the articles of constitution can understand the laws and disciplines, know what to do, and live in peace. This article of constitution allows the monarch and his subjects to know

Where did China come from and where will it go?"

"The old will die, the strong will be useful, the young will grow, and the widowed, widowed, lonely, disabled, and sick will all be provided for. How many years has it taken for the world to be harmonious? How can we get there? Can we get there? Or just let all the people in the world know that the emperor and his ministers are upright.

If we take them there, the people's hearts will be stable and their political power will not be lost. In the constitution, the monarch and his ministers must come up with something real. In the future, it will not be because of the cowardly monarch and traitorous ministers that will ruin the world's public road and destroy the things that improve people's livelihood.

, unite people’s hearts and minds and stabilize the country’s long-term policies.”

After listening to the emperor's plain words about the evil emperor and traitorous ministers, everyone finally felt for themselves that the emperor was serious.

It is no joke that the monarch, his subjects, and all the people obey him.

The emperor has been like a day for twenty years, taking the emperor, his ministers and future emperors and ministers with him...

Zhu Houcong pointed at them: "It has been twenty years since the National Policy Council was established. It has served as Prime Minister and Minister of State for five terms. My determination is known to you. The monarch and his ministers should not miss the expectations of the people, and they should mutually prove their gains and losses when they hold power. This is stipulated in the constitution.

One of the things that must not be overturned in China's political system is the system of national policy conferences where ministers discuss national policies together. When good ministers hold their posts, it is a blessing for the country and a blessing for the king."

"I have established a national treasury, and the royal family's expenditures are also fixed. I have established a prime minister and a minister of state to let the ministers of state take charge of national affairs. Although I am the official judge of important matters, I rarely act independently on matters that are discussed by ministers and others and recommended by the public.

I have delegated power because the process of joint deliberation helps to build consensus, and the results of joint discussion are mostly stable. The process of joint recommendation helps to eliminate traitors, and the candidates recommended by joint committee are generally in line with public expectations. But when I delegated power, I naturally hope that this power will be used appropriately and in accordance with the requirements of the public.

national interest."

He paused and then slowly said: "Struggles for power and profit are naturally inevitable, and it is not impossible. Everyone has selfish motives, and there is no need to avoid them. But everything has pros and cons, gains and losses. Struggles, with vitality, help to select better ones.

As a result, if we only fight for power, we will go back to the old way. Therefore, I want to create a unified party in the world. To fight for power, fight within the party and abide by party discipline; in the process of fighting, it is dereliction of state duties and harmful to state affairs, which is a matter of right and wrong.

clear."

It was quiet in the State Palace. Some people who were only qualified to attend the major national policy meeting this year felt the emperor's straightforwardness.

But even for some veterans, the emperor's straightforwardness today was very powerful.

After listening to so much, they finally understood the emperor's overall framework.

"The purpose of the Datong Party must be higher than the Constitution! Within the Datong Party, we must talk about ambition, morality, discipline, and ability. If these things are discussed well within the party, we will all be able to work together on the road of serving the common good.

Whether people work in the government, work in enterprises, or develop education and culture, they are all making contributions to the country."

Zhu Houcong talked about something that he was familiar with, but that might be unfamiliar to them, and finally said: "In the past, the emperor relied on the wisdom of the gentry to select hundreds of officials to govern the world. From now on, the emperor will lead the world's comrades who are aspiring to great harmony as his comrades.

Party members are all over the government and all walks of life, and we will walk this road together."

At this point, it is clear what constitution he wants to establish, what party he wants to create, and what purpose he wants to establish.

The emperor must have millions or tens of millions of comrades, and the officials in the government system are only part of his vision.

The Constitution will bind the monarch, his subjects, and the people, and that is a lower limit that cannot be exceeded.

The party platform must condense common aspirations, which is the upper limit of what we hope to achieve.

But there is no doubt that if you cannot become a "companion" recognized by the emperor, then don't think about what position you can hold in the government or how high you can climb.

At the same time, in the subsequent discussions, Zhu Houcong also conveyed another layer of his intention: The constitution and laws cannot be violated, but no one has made any mistakes. If there are some extenuating mistakes, they can still be tolerated and corrected.

There is room for punishment within the party. But if the problem is serious and violates the purpose of the party's program, then no one can really save it.

It not only gives you more leeway, but also draws some clear lines.

In the end, the emperor himself did not shy away from selfishness, and naturally he still wanted to benefit them. In addition to the benefits of reputation and status, there were also some material benefits. How to satisfy them?

Salary, treatment, and the realization of connections are all needless to say.

Zhu Houcong looked at Tang Shunzhi, and then spoke: "Now there is one thing that no longer needs to be argued about: wealth can be created. A broader territory and more people mean more wealth. We, the Great China, have accumulated culture and education.

, thousands of years of science and technology, in addition to benefiting the people of the Ming Dynasty and stabilizing the political power, it should also benefit more people in foreign vassals. As long as you get the method, the world is vast, why worry about not being able to enjoy the wealth of the world?"
To be continued...