The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 78 New Era Policy
"Your Highness, the late emperor died of illness due to overwork, there is no other reason." Zhu Wusi whispered to Zhu Houzhao.

After hearing this, Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and asked them to leave.

He threw himself on the coffin, looked at the all-too-familiar face, and began to cry.

"Dad, I'm back."

"Dad, how could you die?"

"I haven't given you the whole world yet. Why did you die so suddenly?"

Seeing that the prince had started to cry, the people who were wailing cried even louder, and the voices of the Taoists and monks chanting scriptures and incantations also became louder.

But Zhu Houzhao just thought they were noisy.

"Shut up and get out."

He turned around and shouted angrily, and the whole room fell silent.

Zhu Wusi and others had no choice but to lead everyone out of the mourning hall.

Although it is against the rules, although this and that.

But at this time, the prince is the boss.

When there was no one else around, Zhu Houzhao continued to cry bitterly.

The more I cry, the more uncomfortable I feel.

Why did dad die?
After crying enough, he began to talk proudly about this expedition, and how he easily defeated the Jian Nu and Kublai Khan.

Having said that, he fell unusually silent.

It was quiet for a long time, and when he walked out of the mourning hall, it soon returned to its original state.

Some officials also joined in crying.

Zhu Houzhao took He Ding to a side hall.

"What did my father say before he died?"

“Your Highness, the late emperor left eleven last words before he passed away.

Since I cannot hold a pen, an old servant has written a letter to Your Highness." He Ding said immediately, taking out the letter that he had kept close to him.

Zhu Houzhao took it and took a look.

'Dearest letter to my son:
Zhao'er, Daddy can't hold on any longer. Daddy is leaving and can no longer protect Zhao'er from the wind and rain.

From now on, you have to rely on yourself.

But Dad believes that Zhaoer is the most powerful, and it is only a matter of time before he surpasses Taizu and Taizong.

When the time comes, Zhao'er, just go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple and tell your father.'

'Zhao'er, Daddy once said that when you are taller than me, I will give you the throne.

Now, the time has come.

After you ascend the throne, you must be a good emperor.

There is nothing worthy of praise in my life. My greatest pride is having you, Zhao'er.

Dad believes that Zhao'er will make him proud to face his ancestors.'

"Zhao'er, you are too impatient, remember, sometimes you can't be impatient.

Also, when you marry, you must not follow your father's example. You must marry more wives to expand the Ming Dynasty royal family.

It’s a pity that Dad can’t see Zhaoer get married and have children, and can’t hear Zhaoer’s children call him grandpa.

Zhaoer's child must be very smart and cute.

But it doesn't matter, Dad will be watching from below.'

"Zhao'er, after much thought, the last thing I can do is to leave some last words.

These wills should be considered comprehensive.

If there is anything you want to do, don't force it upon the ministers. Just put the blame on your father's last will.

And your mother, this is the only thing your father asks of you.

Don't hurt her. Dad's will states that concubines are not allowed to interfere in government affairs. She won't stop you.

For Dad's sake, let her live out her life.'

'Zhao'er, don't be sad that your father is gone. Everyone will die eventually.

Dad has just gone to another place, but he will still watch over and bless Zhaoer forever.

Dad finally wishes Zhaoer to be happy forever.'

Zhu Houzhao did not cry this time, but just watched it over and over again.

Then he asked He Ding some questions.

More than half an hour later, he returned to the East Palace, bathed, and changed his armor.

He met with the cabinet, the six ministers and others.

The following month was the most troublesome month for Zhu Houzhao in more than ten years.

But considering his dead father, he mostly endured it.

There are many things like the coffin, funeral, and enthronement.

A few days before the accession.

The cabinet sent over the choice of reign title for the coming year, as well as some new policies to be announced when he ascends the throne.

Zhu Houzhao looked at a few reign titles and immediately curled his lips in disdain.

"What Zhengde, Tianyou, these are just lousy titles, they don't sound domineering at all."

He cursed, rolled his eyes, and thought: "This prince wants the most domineering reign title, Shenwu?

Hongwu? Hongwu belongs to Taizu, and we cannot take it away from Taizu.

Shengwu, well, it’s called Shengwu.

Send an edict to the cabinet: This prince's reign title is Shengwu."

Liu Jin on the side immediately responded.

He continued to look at the new policies, blinked with clear eyes, and threw them away, writing something.

He said confidently: "Can the cabinet write this? Can the people of this prince understand this?"
Tell the cabinet to rewrite it so that the prince's subjects can understand it."

Liu Jin responded and was about to convey the order.

“Wait, tell the cabinet that this prince will write it himself, and they don’t need to worry about it.

At the coronation ceremony, this prince will read it out in person." Suddenly, Zhu Houzhao smiled as if he had thought of something.

Liu Jin felt a little bit of pity for the civil servants.

The civil officials would probably not be able to accept the article written by the prince himself.

But what does this have to do with him?

As long as the prince is happy.

The Crown Prince's edict reached the cabinet, and soon the three elders of the cabinet came to Zhu Houzhao.

"Your Highness, regarding the reign title, aren't the two words Shengwu a little inappropriate?" Li Dongyang was the first to speak. Shengwu, that sounds uncomfortable.

"What's wrong with that? Don't you think it's very domineering?" Zhu Houzhao said indifferently.

"Your Highness, the reign title should reflect your aspirations and should not be too domineering." Xie Qian said tactfully.

“It just so happens that Shengwu best embodies the aspirations of this prince.

Born a saint, with unrivaled martial arts skills.

Besides, why can't you be too domineering? Who dares to object?" Zhu Houzhao said domineeringly.

The three elders of the cabinet were silent for a moment and did not dwell on this matter.

“Your Highness, the reign title can be Shengwu, but why do you have to write Xinzheng and Your Highness yourself?
If Your Highness is not satisfied with anything I have written, please point it out and we will make the changes.

Why bother Your Highness to write this in person?" Chief Minister Liu Jian spoke with great earnestness.

The reign title could be compromised, but the prince must not be allowed to act recklessly when drafting new policies.

Although no one talked about the prince's literary talent, they all knew it.

If it was really written by the prince, then these people would be nailed to the pillar of shame.

"What's not satisfactory? This prince is not satisfied with anything.

Can the people understand the new policies you wrote?

What idiot wrote this?

Can you write articles?

What kind of bullshit is this that ordinary people can't understand?" Zhu Houzhao scolded without any hesitation.

Liu Jian and the other two were stunned by the scolding, and their old faces turned red.

Angry and ashamed.

The prince doesn't give them any face at all.

And it has been written like this in every dynasty. The prince is simply being unreasonable.

“Also, of course, I know best about this prince’s new policies.

How do you know what this prince is going to do?
You guys are still writing? What are you writing? Do you know what this prince is thinking?" Zhu Houzhao continued.

"Your Highness, why do you have to humiliate us like this? We are only working for the stability of the court and have no selfish motives.

I hope Your Highness will think twice." Xie Qian looked at the other two people, sighed in his heart, and bowed solemnly.

"Humiliation? How did this prince humiliate you?" Zhu Houzhao was stunned and puzzled.

Looking at the prince's sincere confusion, Liu Jian and the other two fell silent and felt even more depressed.

The prince really didn't seem to be humiliating them on purpose.

It's just my temperament.

Say whatever you want to say and curse whenever you want to curse.

What does it matter because of their identity?

But this seems to be even more troublesome.

"I spoke out of turn and misunderstood. Please punish me, Your Highness." Xie Qian admitted his mistake straightforwardly.

"What's so inexplicable?" Zhu Houzhao curled his lips and said, but he didn't care.

Then he waved his hand and said confidently and proudly: "Don't worry, this prince's literary talent is unmatched in the world, and he knows how to govern the country best.

Just wait and listen.

This prince is the most tolerant, so I will not blame you this time. However, you must learn a lesson. Next time, no matter what you write, you must write something that ordinary people can understand.

do you know?
Well, if you have nothing else to do, please leave. I still have a lot of things to do."

It's written for Your Highness so you can understand it, right?
Should we also thank His Highness for not blaming us?
Liu Jian and the other two felt uncomfortable and depressed.

Suddenly, I didn't know how to deal with this Crown Prince.

Because of today's events, plus the events of the past month, they now suddenly realized and understood that this Crown Prince was completely different from the previous Emperor Chenghua and Emperor Hongzhi.

No matter what face, what imperial mentality, what this and that, they all don't matter.

Speak and act according to your own will.

The problem is that he still thinks he is not wrong and that others are the ones who are wrong.

What do they do?
Good advice?

Stern admonition?

Or risk your life to advise?

The three people's eyes met and they felt a sense of pain.

At this moment, they would rather face the emperor who is as scheming as the sea.

I don't want to face His Royal Highness the Crown Prince either.

Because no matter how cunning and scheming an emperor is, he will always listen to advice, weigh the pros and cons, and talk about some truths that are recognized by the world.

But this person seems to be completely unreasonable.

In other words, his philosophy is different from that of the world's.

What should I do?
As cabinet elders, they dare not act rashly and easily confront the crown prince, especially an unreasonable crown prince.

But this matter cannot be compromised easily.

After a moment of hesitation, Li Dongyang, who was known for his quick wit, said, "Your Highness, if you write it yourself, can you let me take a look after you finish it?"

When Liu Jian and the others heard it, they understood. Let's see what His Highness wrote first.

It’s not too late to give advice once you have the content.

It is not advisable to confront the prince now.

"Okay, no problem." Zhu Houzhao agreed immediately.

"Then we will take our leave first." The three of them bowed.

Before leaving, Liu Jian suddenly felt a little worried and said cautiously: "Your Highness, in three days, the ministers will come to persuade you to ascend the throne in person.

Your Highness, do you have any comments?"

The matter of persuading the emperor to ascend the throne should have been a tacit agreement among all the ministers, and should not have been mentioned in front of the monarch in advance.

But he was really worried about the prince. Would he cause any trouble again?
"I have no objection, just go ahead and give me advice." Zhu Houzhao said casually.

Liu Jian couldn't say anything more, so he took his leave.

When Zhu Houzhao saw them leave, he immediately began to write his new policies.

Write as you think, and revise from time to time.

After more than half an hour, I felt unsatisfied and decided to continue thinking about it tomorrow.

Then I went to practice.

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