Ming Dynasty: Regrets about the Jingnan Rebellion? I changed it in a dream!

Chapter 136 Taimiao, Question: Who is Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty?

Then, Xu Jie continued.

"Over the years, the national treasury has been empty, and the provinces have been in arrears of salaries for more than half a year. What's worse, places like Nanzhili, Guangxi, and Yunnan have been in arrears for more than a year and a half."

"Therefore, the Ministry of Personnel requested that 5 million taels be allocated to first reimburse the officials' salaries."

Although he was unhappy, Zhu Houcong tried his best to remain calm.

The Ministry of War requested four million.

The Ministry of Personnel requested five million.

The total here is nine million, with a remaining one million taels of silver and seven hundred thousand taels of gold.

"Officials have divided their money, so it's time to give money to my people."

Xu Jie continued speaking with his head down.

"Yes, in recent years, the country has been in financial difficulties, and there have been cases of excessive taxation across the country."

"Especially several counties in Nanzhili, as well as parts of Henan and Jiangxi."

"Among them, Xing'an County is the worst hit, with taxes more than three times the previous amount."

"In addition, natural disasters have occurred frequently over the years, and many people have been displaced. In some cases, nine out of ten houses are empty."

"Therefore, we have discussed and decided to take out 5 million taels to make up for the extra taxes and allow the people to return."

"Just for a few counties in Nanzhili, 1.2 million taels will be needed..."

Before he could finish, Zhu Houcong roared angrily.

"enough!"

If I continue to calculate like this, won’t I get no money at all?

How to build the Wanshou Palace? How to build the Yongle Encyclopedia?
Xu Jie hesitated to speak. The problem of refugees was becoming more and more serious. If these problems were not dealt with sooner.

It will become a big problem sooner or later, but judging from Zhu Houcong's appearance, he actually doesn't want to allocate funds.

After the roar, Zhu Houcong spoke in an extremely calm tone, saying: "All the county magistrates in Nanzhili should be arrested."

“Give their money to the people.”

"Wherever there are many refugees, the officials there will be arrested."

"Leave no one behind."

Hearing this, Xu Jie stood up and advised: "Reporting to the emperor, this..."

He was just about to say that this would lead to officials in various places excluding and expelling refugees, or even massacring them, which would have a very bad impact.

Looking at Zhu Houcong's tiger-like eyes, he was hesitant to speak.

I could only sigh and say, “Yes.”

"However, even if we raid the homes of these officials, it would still be a drop in the bucket to make up for the deficit."

After all, it still has to be taken from this amount.

Zhu Houcong sighed helplessly: "Forget it, forget it, just divide it all. Spending money will ward off disaster. After dividing this money, God will make my illness better."

At this time, Lu Fang added a sentence.

"Lord Xu, the Wanshou Palace has not been completed yet? Also, there are 20,000 mouths waiting to be fed in the palace."

Xu Jie quickly explained: "This matter has been discussed by us, and the remaining money will go to the palace."

Zhu Houcong closed his eyes and sighed to the sky.

"Lv Fang, I've approved them all."

After getting Zhu Houcong's permission, Xu Jie and Lu Fang both knelt down and kowtowed to Zhu Houcong.

"Emperor Tianshou."

Not long after, Xu Jie left.

At this time, Zhu Houcong was already sweating profusely and suddenly felt his body a little cold. His thoughts quickly went to the tavern.

The voice trembled and flowed out: "Huang Jin~Huang Jin~!"

As the second sound fell, Huang Jin hurried in.

"Master, I am here."

"Is the door of the tavern open?" Zhu Houcong asked hurriedly.

Huang Jin shook his head: "The Jinyiwei have been monitoring the wine shop for twelve hours, but there is no news of it opening."

Zhu Houcong felt a little disappointed when he heard this.

Seeing his disappointment, Huang Jin asked, "Master, why do you like that tavern so much?"

"This is the third time you've asked me that today."

These days, Zhu Houcong asked the same question every day, as time went by.

The number of inquiries is increasing.

Now I ask three questions a day.

Huang Jin recalled that a few days ago, Zhu Houcong was very angry after returning from the tavern.

He continued to ask: "Master, weren't you bullied in this tavern before?"

"Not only did you not allow us to help you."

"I actually like this tavern even more. I am stupid and can't figure out why."

Zhu Houcong chuckled and opened his eyes.

Lu Fang had already left very tactfully.

In the entire hall, there were only Zhu Houcong and Huang Jin.

Hearing such a straightforward question, Zhu Houcong did not get angry, but sighed and said: "Here, I am just the emperor of the Ming Dynasty."

"Enduring the ravages of time and the torture of illness."

"But in my dreams, I am the sun of the world."

"As long as you avoid Hou Yi's arrows, you can pass this level."

"I am the only sun in the world. I live as long as the heaven and earth and will last forever."

"Not afraid of time, not afraid of illness..."

Huang Jin scratched his head.

"But wasn't that a dream?"

Zhu Houcong slowly closed his eyes and recalled everything in his dream.

"When dreams and reality are exactly the same, there is no difference."

Huang Jin thought for a moment and said, "But aren't you the sun of the Ming Dynasty? Why do you have to be the sun in a dream?"

Zhu Houcong was slightly stunned when he heard this.

After a long silence, he did not continue speaking, but spoke softly.

"I'm tired."

He moved his fingers slightly, signaling Huang Jin to step back.

Seeing this, Huang Jin didn't stay for long and just left.

After he left, Zhu Houcong slowly opened his eyes.

……

at the same time.

Zhu Gaoxu, along with Zhu Gaosui and Xu Zengshou, sneaked into Beijing city late at night.

Because Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were in a dream about the Battle of Tumu.

Successfully became emperor.

The residence is also the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Of course, he is familiar with the road conditions. The layout of the palace basically maintains the layout of the construction period during the Yongle Dynasty. There are some changes, but not big.

"Third brother, are we going directly to the Forbidden City to find that old Taoist priest?"

Zhu Gaosui shook his head slightly.

"Let's go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple first. At the very least, we need to recognize all the emperors first."

"By the way, let's count how many incompetent rulers there have been in the boss' lineage."

"The more incompetent rulers there are, the better it is for us."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded.

No problem, let’s go to the Taimiao first.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were also familiar with the process.

Although, the Imperial Ancestral Temple in Beijing was built in the 18th year of Yongle.

They didn't know each other before, but they got to know each other after the Shuntian Jingnan Campaign.

If I remember correctly, the eight emperors worshipped at that time were Dezu, Yizu, Xizu, Renzu, Taizu, Taizong, Renzong and Xuanzong.

Among them, Dezu, Taizu and Taizong were basically unshakable.

Dezu, the ancestor of the Zhu family, enjoyed the privilege of never leaving the Taimiao.

Taizu, Zhu Yuanzhang is the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. No one can replace Zhu Yuanzhang.

Taizong, Zhu Di was the founder of the imperial power of the lineage of Prince of Yan. Unless the throne was no longer in the lineage of Prince of Yan, it would not be possible to transfer it.

The Taimiao is an important royal place and is guarded by guards.

But it is still very easy for them to sneak in.

The first hall, without a doubt, enshrines the ancestor of virtue, Zhu Bailiu, no need to look.

The second hall is dedicated to Emperor Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, which is also expected.

So Zhu Gaoxu prepared to take the two of them and quickly pass the emperor in front.

There is no need to look at Taizong, Renzong, Xuanzong, and Yingzong.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui ran quickly through the third hall.

Didn't stop too much.

In their minds, there were only portraits of Zhu Di and seals of Emperor Taizong's achievements. They were tired of hearing and seeing these things.

They were personal witnesses of the Jingnan Rebellion and the Yongle Reign, so why bother to experience it from written words?

Xu Zengshou didn't think much about it at first, but with a hint of curiosity, he looked back at the Third Hall when he was about to leave it and catch up with Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

It doesn't matter if you don't see it.

After watching it, I was confused.

The footsteps also stopped.

"Wait!?!"

Was I dazzled just now? Shouldn't the third hall be dedicated to Emperor Taizong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di?
Why does it seem like the Emperor Chengzu of Ming Dynasty is what I see?

Xu Zengshou thought for a moment, could it be that Emperor Taizong of the Ming Dynasty was in the fourth hall?

It was so strange. Although Xu Zengshou was confused, he didn't think much about it.

He thought that this Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty was an ancestor of the Zhu family.

I thought the fourth one was in the fourth hall.

At this time, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui also stayed in the fourth hall.

Staring at the portrait in front of him in silence.

"Third brother, if I'm not mistaken, it seems that my eldest brother has been moved out of the Imperial Temple."

The fourth hall is filled with a portrait of Zhu Zhanji, and is dedicated to Emperor Xuanzong.

This means that Emperor Renzong Zhu Gaochi was carried out of the Taimiao.

Xu Zengshou followed and looked at Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui who were standing there in a daze, and asked, "Why did you stop?"

At this time, Xu Zengshou also saw the portrait hanging at the fourth spot.

"This is... the fourth one?"

Zhu Gaoxu rolled his eyes at Xu Zengshou.

"Uncle, is there something wrong with your eyes? Isn't this Zhu Zhanji, that idiot?"

"You can even see this as my father?"

Zhu Gaosui also smiled slightly and patted Xu Zengshou on the shoulder.

"Uncle, when we get back, I'll ask the imperial physician to check your eyes."

After saying this, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui did not linger for long.

Although it was somewhat surprising that Zhu Gaochi was moved out of the Taimiao, Zhu Gaochi's reign was short.

Being moved out is indeed normal.

I just wonder what Zhu Gaochi’s expression would be when he learned the news.

Xu Zengshou was confused.

"Zhu Zhanji? Um...where's the fourth one?"

That's impossible. Was Taizong moved out of the Taimiao?

No way, whose temple would have Emperor Taizong moved to?
Han, Tang, Song and Ming dynasties, four emperors: Emperor Taizong of Han Liu Heng, Emperor Taizong of Tang Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Song Zhao Guangyi and Emperor Taizong of Ming Zhu Di.

They all came to power through special events, and the emperors of the Han, Tang, Song and Ming dynasties were basically their descendants.

Therefore, Taizu and Taizong were basically bound together in the Taimiao.

I have never seen Taizong being moved out.

"Gao Xu, let me tell you..."

When Xu Zengshou was about to ask what was going on.

But there was no one around.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui have already gone to the next palace.

So Xu Zengshou had no choice but to follow quickly.

In the last hall, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were hesitating.

"I say, Third Brother, your idea is not reliable."

“There are only nine places in the Imperial Ancestral Temple.”

"What's wrong with an emperor who can enter here?"

Facing his second brother's rebuke, Zhu Gaosui snorted coldly.

"Brother, what you said is wrong. Emperor Yingzong Zhu Qizhen of the Ming Dynasty is here."

"This Taimiao has no gold content at all."

Coincidentally, at this time, Xu Zengshou finally caught up with Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were both preparing to leave at this time.

It is still impossible to find out from the Taimiao how many of Zhu Zhanji’s descendants were incompetent rulers.

When Xu Zengshou saw them about to leave, he quickly stopped them and asked, "Wait, Gao Xu, I have something to ask you."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui looked at Xu Zengshou.

After he took a breath, he said, "Gao Xu, why didn't I see the fourth master when I passed by the third hall just now?"

Hearing this, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were slightly stunned.

"did not see it?"

"How can this be?"

Each of them said one sentence.

"The throne was passed from Prince Yiwen's line to Prince Yan's line, all thanks to my father."

"Move Taizong out. Which emperor would dare to play like this?"

Basically, the temple enshrines one ancestor, a Taizu who founded the country and a Taizong who decided the direction of succession to the throne.

Xu Zengshou said affirmatively.

"Really! I didn't see the three words Emperor Taizong of Ming just now."

"I only saw the three characters Ming Chengzu enshrined in the third hall."

"By the way, which ancestor of your Zhu family is Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty?"

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were also confused after hearing this.

Judging from Xu Zengshou's expression, he doesn't seem to be lying.

He wouldn't be so idle.

As for Chengzu...

"Third brother, is there anyone in our Zhu family who was posthumously named Chengzu?"

Zhu Gaosui shook his head: "No."

The Fifth Patriarch was not posthumously named Chengzu.

In order to verify who Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty was.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui followed Xu Zengshou and returned to the third hall to check.

Soon, Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui followed Xu Zengshou into the third hall.

The portrait enshrined in the third hall was that of Zhu Di, a portrait that both of them had seen before.

"Uncle, isn't this okay? Isn't the person in this portrait my father?"

Zhu Gaoxu spoke.

The emperor would basically ask a painter to copy a portrait of him at the beginning or middle of his reign.

Otherwise, when you copy it when you are old, it will not look good, with gray beard and wrinkled skin.

Therefore, basically the portraits are those painted in the early, middle and prime years, showing vitality and majesty.

At this time, Zhu Gaosui noticed the three big characters engraved on the tablet.

Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty.

He looked at the portrait, then at the three big characters on the tablet.

I suddenly wondered if I had seen it wrong.

So he rubbed his eyes hard, but when he opened his eyes again, he still saw the three big words "Emperor Chengzu of Ming Dynasty".

Rather than Emperor Taizong of the Ming Dynasty.

But the person in the portrait was indeed his old man.

What exactly is going on?

Zhu Gaosui quickly nudged Zhu Gaoxu beside him and said.

"Second brother, it seems that our father's temple name has been changed."

"look."

Following his gaze, I looked towards the tablet.

The three big characters "Emperor Chengzu of Ming" come into view.

Zhu Gaoxu also fell silent.

At this time, Xu Zengshou said, "I said I was not mistaken."

"But didn't you say that the fourth brother's temple name is Taizong?"

"Why is it Chengzu?"

"Normally speaking, isn't it only the founding emperor's temple name that contains the character 'zu'?"

"Could it be that the fourth brother has started a new government? Does he not recognize Emperor Taizu?"

Xu Zengshou didn't quite understand why this happened.

Normally, ancestors are usually posthumously honored, or they are founding emperors whose temple names contain the word "ancestor", as was the case during the Han, Tang, Song and Yuan dynasties.

Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui were also confused.

(End of this chapter)