Chapter 99: Huang Zichengs bitterness (please subscribe and vote monthly)
Zhu Yuanzhang's career distribution system has great flaws.
Even at its core, it is the same concept as the caste system.
For now, it is very suitable for the stability of the Ming Dynasty. Once the economy starts to prosper, it will not be possible.
However, since Zhu Di, this career distribution system has gradually been ignored.
Even the emperor himself later did not talk about the ancestral teachings.
"Governing the country is not as simple as you think. If a foolish king really appears, no matter how powerful the Ming Dynasty is, it will gradually decline. This is inevitable."
Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.
Restricted by small farmer thinking and historical limitations.
He established the relatively rigid system of the Ming Dynasty today, and hoped that the Ming Dynasty could last for generations to come.
But Zhu Yuanzhang, who was well-read in history books, also understood better that there was never a perfect system.
The only thing he can do is to make Ming's existence longer-term.
Zhu Ying was stunned when she heard the old man's words.
He didn't expect that in this era, the old man would have such an awareness.
After a slight hesitation, Zhu Ying said: "Actually, there is a better way. As long as the territory of the Ming Dynasty is broad enough, like the Zhou Dynasty, it will have a kingdom of nearly 800 years."
When he heard about the Zhou Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly and retorted: "If the Ming Dynasty was not broken into dozens of pieces and the country was established through feudal states to maintain the country, what would be the meaning of it."
Zhu Ying was silent, and after a moment he said: "Overseas, the country is closed."
Zhu Yuanzhang had a meal.
He didn't expect that after all the talk, Da Sun's final thought was to conquer.
Originally, he just thought that after Da Sun defeated the Japanese country, he would probably be able to settle down, but this is what he meant.
Instead of just attacking the Japanese country, we need to fight all the way.
How is this kind of thinking different from Meng Yuan's?
Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to get angry, scold, and scold.
However, when I saw my eldest grandson, I couldn't bear to leave him.
He could only snort coldly, stand up and say: "It's getting late, let's go first."
After saying that, he walked away.
Zhu Ying looked at the old man's leaving figure and remained silent for a long time.
If you want the Ming Dynasty to prosper and rule for a long time, conquering the world is the best way.
As firearms become more powerful, the way war will be fought will change greatly in the future.
Without a large amount of manpower and material resources, only a small number of elite soldiers carrying sophisticated firearms can conquer a small country and directly incorporate it into the territory of the Ming Dynasty.
Even if it is limited by the speed of information dissemination, if we want to seal countries overseas and educate the world, even if the Ming Dynasty dies, so what.
It is enough for this world to become a world of Han culture.
When Han culture spreads under the sun and the moon, what does it matter if the world's surname is Zhu, Zhao, or Li?
As long as it is a constitutional monarchy, it will still be a democratic republic.
Zhu Ying can't control much of what will happen thousands of years later. The only thing he can do is to make the world in the future centered on Han culture.
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Daming Palace.
There was no morning court today, which surprised the civil and military ministers.
But even so, they still have to go to work and get off work on time, without any rest.
It does not mean that when the emperor rests, the ministers can rest.
At most, you can go to the gate of Fengtian Palace at five o'clock in the morning and wait for a stick of incense, and then the eunuch will notify you to withdraw from the court.
East Palace, Chunhe Hall.
"Grandpa Huang went out last night and hasn't come back yet. During the morning court, my fourth uncle also went."
Zhu Yunwen said to Huang Zicheng in a deep voice.
When Huang Zicheng heard this, he immediately understood.
Your Majesty often leaves the palace, so I'm afraid he has little to do with Prince Yan's palace.
"Last night, before the emperor left the palace, he received news of Uncle Mu Ying's death." Zhu Yunwen added again.
"Is it because Xipinghou passed away?" Huang Zicheng couldn't help but ask.
Since the last meeting with Yao Guangxiao, Huang Zicheng has always believed that His Majesty left the palace because of King Yan.
However, it is now absolutely certain that this has absolutely nothing to do with King Yan.
It is even more nonsense to talk about talents and beautiful women.
"Who on earth can make such a big change in His Majesty? This person is definitely an extraordinary person. He must have an extremely close relationship with Your Majesty, and even..."
Speaking of this, Huang Zicheng suddenly stopped.
Thinking of His Majesty's recent indifference towards His Royal Highness, a cold sweat broke out on his back.
Such a character, if he is a member of the royal family.
Then the identity of His Highness the grandson may change for no apparent reason.
No, even now, it has already had a great impact on the status of His Highness the Grand Sun.
"I want to find out who he is."
Zhu Yunwen gritted his teeth and said. After speaking, he bowed deeply to Huang Zicheng and said, "Please help me, sir."
"Your Highness, you can't do this for fun."
Huang Zicheng was startled and quickly supported him.
However, Zhu Yunwen bowed his hands and refused to straighten up.
Seeing this, Huang Zicheng had no choice but to say: "Your Highness, don't worry, I'll leave this matter to you."
After hearing this, Zhu Yunwen was willing to straighten up and said, "I'll leave everything to you, sir."
Huang Zicheng nodded bitterly.
Of course he knew how difficult it was to inquire about His Majesty's whereabouts.
Difficulties should be put aside first. If Jin Yiwei discovers it, the consequences can be imagined.
Even now, the court is full of rumors about His Majesty's quick end of morning court every three days.
Even so, it was just a private discussion, even among the six ministers, or even among the first-rank royal relatives.
No one dared to inquire about His Majesty.
If one of them is bad, it will be nothing more than death. It is the young and old of the clan who are in trouble.
Huang Zicheng originally thought that he was the companion of the Eastern Palace, but now he was the confidant of the grandson, and he would definitely become an important minister of the Ming Dynasty in the future.
I didn't expect such a mistake.
Whether he can survive until the day His Highness the Grand Sun ascends the throne is anyone's guess.
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Prince Yan's Mansion in the capital.
"My father must have slept at Zhu Ying's place last night." Zhu Di narrowed his eyes slightly and said to Yao Guangxiao opposite him.
Yao Guangxiao nodded. He got the news about this matter last night.
As long-sleeved and good at dancing as he is, he certainly has some skills.
As for Zhu Ying's residence, all you need to do is watch by others nearby.
"It seems that His Majesty is trusting Zhu Ying more and more. The poor monk also got the news yesterday that Xiping Hou passed away."
"Your majesty is waiting in Xiping, just like a parent and son, so he is heartbroken. It is indeed excusable to go to look for Zhu Ying." Yao Guangxiao said with a smile.
Zhu Di nodded. In fact, Zhu Di was very familiar with Mu Ying.
It's just that I grew up in a military camp and experienced life and death, so I didn't feel much sadness.
Besides, his relationship with Mu Ying was neither good nor bad.
The person who mainly grew up with him was Li Jinglong, the son of Li Wenzhong.
Mu Ying has been following Zhu Biao and is valued by her father.
There was a time when Zhu Di was a little resentful towards his eldest brother Zhu Biao, and at the same time he also hated Mu Ying.
However, after experiencing many things, I finally became convinced of my elder brother.
But for Mu Ying, it was just so-so.
"I wonder how the excavation at Xiaoling Mausoleum is going," Zhu Di said with a frown.
The Xiaoling Mausoleum is guarded by the Xiaoling Guards, and the situation inside is isolated from the outside world. It is impossible to find out any details.
"Your Highness, just rest assured, nothing big will go wrong." Yao Guangxiao said.
"No, this is not what I am worried about."
Zhu Di replied, then frowned and said: "Yesterday, my father suddenly sent an order to the Ministry of War, ordering Duke Lan Yu of Liang Kingdom to return to the capital."
When Yao Guangxiao heard this, he raised his eyebrows and said subconsciously: "Is it possible..."
Zhu Di nodded and said: "Yes, my father has completely trusted Zhu Ying before the tomb is excavated. My eldest nephew is Lan Yu's grandnephew."
"My father called Lan Yu back, and the purpose behind it can be imagined. If my father helps Zhu Ying like he helped his eldest brother, this matter may be..."
Before Zhu Di finished speaking, Yao Guangxiao completely understood.
These actions of His Majesty are obviously paving the way for Zhu Ying. Civil servants and generals will probably make arrangements for Zhu Ying step by step.
After a moment of silence, Yao Guangxiao said: "Your Highness, you don't have to worry. Zhu Ying's identity is very real when Your Majesty is here. If His Majesty is no longer here."
"It's true or false, false or true, what does it matter?"
"If it's fake, it can become real, so if it's true, it can also become fake."
When Zhu Di heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Then he smiled and said: "What the master said is reasonable. Whether it is true or false has nothing to do with it."
"Just disappearing for ten years and then resurrecting from the dead is enough."
Zhu Di suddenly felt enlightened.
Zhu Yunwen succeeded to the throne, and he had no way to refute.
But if Zhu Ying succeeds to the throne, just by being resurrected from the dead, his throne will be unstable.