He was born into poverty when he was a child, and he started to become literate through the opportunity of being a monk and reciting sutras.
Then there is continuous learning.
How many people are as diligent and studious as Zhu Yuanzhang?
Many, too many to count.
But those who are able to apply what they have learned, or even learn about literature, Taoism and martial arts, are very rare.
Zhu Yuanzhang started his rebellion in a remote area. At that time, Chen Youliang had many soldiers and horses and was powerful.
Zhang Shicheng has a lot of money.
Only Zhu Yuanzhang was not strong in these two aspects.
Someone suggested attacking Zhang Shicheng first and seizing his wealth, and then fighting Chen Youliang.
Zhu Yuanzhang directly denied it and attacked Chen Youliang first.
He carefully analyzed the characters of the two people.
Chen Youliang has an arrogant personality, while Zhang Shicheng has a narrow outlook. The arrogant personality likes to stir up wars, while the narrow outlook means he has no lofty ambitions.
Therefore, we must attack Chen Youliang first.
Sure enough, during the Battle of Poyang, Zhang Shicheng's army did not take a step forward to rescue Gusu.
It is evident that Zhu Yuanzhang's talents and strategies were able to defeat the enemy.
Being able to quell chaos and conquer the world can be clearly explained by the word luck.
Then the Ming Dynasty founded the country and governed the world.
Zhu Yuanzhang personally handled various systems such as Ming law, military law, etiquette, and sacrifices.
After the war at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, under the governance of Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming Dynasty recuperated and prospered, and its national power flourished, which shows that he was also a great talent in governing the country.
After all, Zhu Yuanzhang was not an all-rounder, but his weakness was in business.
This can be regarded as a result of historical limitations.
However, in terms of understanding ability, Zhu Yuanzhang is considered to be transparent.
After Zhu Ying's explanation, I immediately understood the principles and routines.
"It's seconds, it's really seconds. Why has no one ever thought of such a simple truth?"
Zhu Yuanzhang slapped the table, almost startling Zhu Ying, and then said loudly.
Before Zhu Ying could say anything, he heard the sound of the rapid stairs and Jiang Wei had already appeared at the door of the private room.
"We're fine, let's go down." Zhu Yuanzhang also knew that he was a little excited and ordered Jiang Yu.
Jiang Wei said nothing, bowed slightly, and stepped back.
"Old man, you are a very loyal guard when the time comes." Zhu Ying glanced at Jiang Wei. Having experienced many killings, he could naturally feel that Jiang Wei was extraordinary.
"It's not bad." Zhu Yuanzhang said casually, and then said: "We have thought about your idea carefully just now. It is indeed very feasible, but the details still need to be discussed."
Zhu Ying nodded and said: "Yes, it seems simple, but in fact it is quite difficult to operate."
"There are a few special points to note."
"First of all, those nobles and gentlemen who can take on government work must have certain qualifications."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he couldn't help but interrupt: "How to judge his qualifications?"
At this point, Zhu Ying began to think about how to explain it in more detail.
In fact, the method Zhu Ying mentioned is the same as the project contracting system of later generations.
Let these gentlemen and nobles, in the form of engineering teams, undertake the projects given by the government.
Then win the bid.
After thinking for a while, Zhu Ying continued: "In some places, a certain family may not be able to take on the responsibility, so we can let them cooperate together."
"As for the issue of qualifications, the local government can provide details first."
"For example, when repairing a certain road section, roughly how many people are needed and how many days will it take to complete, we must reach an agreement with the local team and write it down clearly in black and white."
"If the agreed deadline is violated, of course a fine will be imposed."
"Then no matter what status you have, you must first pay enough grain as a mortgage before starting work."
"The grain you pay is your qualifications. If you give it an appropriate profit, it will work."
"One thing worth noting is that the rations of these civilians should not be the responsibility of the nobles, but the government."
Zhu Ying was thinking and talking with reference to the engineering modules of later generations, but did not notice that the old man's eyes were getting brighter and brighter.
Zhu Yuanzhang held back the excitement in his heart.
What kind of method is this?
This is already a complete strategy. Even the specific countermeasures have been arranged. You only need to arrange it directly according to this process.
You must know that in the memorials of today's ministers, it is because of some limitations in the learning of the ancients.
Many countermeasures, relatively speaking, have a general direction, which is to propose a thinking.
Then the specific implementation depends on how the officials below operate.
Like Zhu Ying, she almost taught her how to do it step by step.
‘It’s like us, it’s really like us.’
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed in his heart, he was indeed the grandson he raised.
Even if you lose your memory, you are still affected by yourself.
When it comes to handling things, Zhu Yuanzhang himself also likes to be precise to the individual.
For example, in terms of clothing, the colors, materials, lengths, and patterns of official clothing are all extremely precise.
The distribution of occupations, the identities of civilian officials and what they should do, were all arranged one by one.
With this kind of acting style, Zhu Yuanzhang has not found any like-minded people for the time being in the entire Ming Dynasty.
But now, when he heard Da Sun's remarks and countermeasures, he suddenly felt like a confidant.
"Did you come up with this method by yourself, or have you heard about it?" Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't bear to ask.
Zhu Ying smiled, not realizing how shocking he was, but instead said modestly:
"It makes the old man laugh. I am just a businessman. I occasionally ponder some principles of doing business."
"Business is first built on the basis of prosperity, so it can be regarded as unconstrained."
When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he said with a smile: "How can you be so unimaginative? You are obviously very talented. I think the great grandson's talent is far inferior to that of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."
"The old man deserves the award. I am just a businessman, so how can I be compared with a minister?" Zhu Ying said with a smile.
It feels good to be praised by others, especially since the old man is a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy.
Zhu Yuanzhang paused for a moment, then asked tentatively: "We have some dignity in front of His Majesty, why don't we recommend you an official position?"
"Old man, don't do this. With my lazy temper, I can't be an official. I just need to live a good life." Zhu Ying said quickly.
He knew that the old man was a bachelor of the royal family.
What I just said is itself an impact on system reform for the current Ming Dynasty.
It would be cool if His Majesty really valued me and called me over.
As we all know, being an official during the Hongwu period was not a good job.
Not only do I have to worry about it, but I get up early every day and I am very tired. The little salary is enough to have a full meal.
It is open all year round.
It was said to be a three-day holiday, the Winter Solstice, the New Year's Day, and Zhu Yuanzhang's birthday.
However, during the Winter Solstice, ancestor worship is held, and on Zhengdan Day, there is a large court gathering. Although there is no need to do anything, everyone still has to go to court to pay New Year greetings to His Majesty.
Not to mention Zhu Yuanzhang's birthday, it was customary to entertain all the ministers.
This is His Majesty's favor. How dare you not go?
Calculated in this way, it means working all year round until retirement.
It means retiring and begging for bones when old.
That also requires His Majesty's consent.
If your ability is very outstanding, it is generally impossible for you to retire until you are completely unable to do anything.
So, during Zhu Yuanzhang's reign.
Diligence is the first element.
Those with poor abilities should be careful with their heads.
Those with strong abilities will have to wait until death.