Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 316 Zhu Ying: We've won this round. From now on, the Ming Dynasty will be guided by our national policies!

after all!

At that moment, no one knew what Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking.

But one thing is certain: Zhu Yuanzhang was absolutely furious.

If they say something wrong, they will definitely be reprimanded.

An eerie silence lingered in the main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion for quite some time, with no one speaking.

I don’t know how much time has passed.

"Biao'er."

“Xiongying was right, we were wrong.” Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and slowly said to Zhu Biao.

Zhu Biao nodded subconsciously, his expression equally solemn: "I never expected that this policy of supporting the imperial clan would have such a huge drawback."

That's all for now.

It has already been proven that Zhu was right.

"Your Majesty."

"Now that we're here..."

"Then we will issue you an imperial decree."

"Go back and each of you should draft a report on how to resolve the issue of supporting the imperial clan."

"We want to support the royal family, but we cannot affect the fundamental fate of the nation."

"Go."

Zhu Yuanzhang came to his senses and addressed the dozen or so important officials in the hall.

At this moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang had already realized that this matter had to be resolved, otherwise his Ming Dynasty might really perish within a century, or even less than a century.

Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words...

The assembled officials bowed deeply and said, "Your Majesty, we accept your decree."

then.

They withdrew in an orderly fashion.

The main hall of Wenyuan Pavilion fell silent once again.

"father."

"Now it's proven that U.A. was right."

"What should we do?" Zhu Biao asked again, with some hesitation.

"He won."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, seemingly somewhat frustrated, but his old face was full of relief.

Sun Tzu possessed such foresight that he saw the drawbacks that none of them had noticed.

Furthermore, it revealed the very foundation of the nation.

How could he not be pleased?

After this.

Zhu Yuanzhang's heart had completely tipped in favor of Zhu Ying.

"From now on, the implementation of our Great Ming's national policies will be based on him."

"We also want to see what kind of national policy Xiong Ying will implement for the Ming Dynasty, and we want to see his vision, his courage, and how much he expects from the Ming Dynasty," Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly, having made up his mind.

"Shall we go and call Xiong Ying back now?" Zhu Biao asked immediately.

He was genuinely afraid that things might get complicated and his son might actually run away.

"Yun Qi."

Zhu Yuanzhang shouted.

“This old servant is here,” Yun Qi replied immediately.

"The eldest grandson of the emperor is summoned to an audience."

Zhu Yuanzhang immediately spoke.

but.

It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking of something after Zhu Ying left in a huff.

"and many more."

Zhu Yuanzhang called Yunqi back again.

Then I picked up my pen.

He wrote a sentence directly on a blank imperial edict and stamped it with the imperial seal.

"Give this imperial edict directly to the eldest grandson of the emperor; there is no need to read it aloud," Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice, holding up the edict.

Yun Qi immediately stepped forward and respectfully accepted the imperial edict: "This old servant accepts the edict."

Watching Yun Qi's departing figure.

Zhu Yuanzhang said with some helplessness, "This kid was stubborn when he was young, and he became even more stubborn after living among the common people. If we don't give him a way out, I reckon he won't enter the palace."

"I'm getting old, and I'm even being bullied by my own grandson."

Speaking of which.

Zhu Yuanzhang also showed a sense of helplessness.

"father."

"We should be glad that U.A. is back."

“Otherwise, if we continue to implement this policy of providing for the people, the fate of our Great Ming Dynasty will truly not last more than a hundred years,” Zhu Biao said with great emotion.

Regarding this...

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded silently.

The situation is now out in the open, so it's quite obvious.

If another ten years were to pass, the impact of this national policy would eventually plunge the Ming Dynasty into crisis. By then, Zhu Yuanzhang might already be gone. Even if Zhu Biao were to ascend the throne and try to reduce this policy, it would inevitably provoke opposition from all the princes and even the imperial family, and might even lead to war.

and.

Those vassal kings would even directly invoke his name as the founding emperor to oppose him.

Inheriting the name of the founding emperor Hongwu, this was a national policy established by the Hongwu Emperor to oppose the future Zhu Biao.

Think about it.

Even if it were to be nerfed, the effect would be negligible.

Again.

To be supported by the imperial clan is to be at odds with the entire imperial clan.

They won't give in.

Unless Zhu Yuanzhang himself implements it, the person who formulated this national policy would have to cancel it, and with the authority of his founding emperor, it would be enough to suppress it.

That's why Zhu Yingcai said it.

Many things that could be resolved without bloodshed during Zhu Yuanzhang's reign would become bloodshed in the future.

That's the crux of the problem.

Zhu Yuanzhang's sons were all afraid of him. Although Zhu Biao had the authority of an elder brother and could suppress them, if their core interests were really threatened, they would not yield and would definitely fight back. That was the reality.

"Yes!"

"We should be thankful."

"Even if my grandson doesn't come back, I'll feel that everything is settled even if I die," Zhu Yuanzhang muttered to himself.

……

Prince Yu Huai's Mansion!

Zhu Ying sat calmly in the main seat of the hall.

"Your Majesty."

"Many ministers have just entered the palace."

"Grand Secretary of the Three Halls, Minister of the Six Ministries".

"This is a major event," Liu Lei said respectfully to Zhu Ying as he stood inside the hall.

"Don't worry about it," Zhu Ying said calmly.

for these.

Zhu Ying was naturally not surprised.

If Zhu Yuanzhang and his men hadn't investigated the mystery he left behind before leaving, then he wouldn't be Zhu Yuanzhang.

"This time."

"As long as Lao Zhu successfully verifies it, and if he knows I am right, then they should not stop me from implementing national policies in the future."

"Let's see if Old Zhu can accept it."

"If they cannot accept the implementation of the national policies I lead, then there is really no need for the Ming Dynasty to remain, so as to save me from wasting more than ten years of my life in the Ming Dynasty," Zhu Ying thought to himself.

Reality.

Just as Zhu Yuanzhang had anticipated, today's events were entirely a test by Zhu Yuanzhang to deal with him.

Could this be a trial led by Zhu Yingguo's policies?

This is something Zhu Ying was bound to do.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao have both declared that he will definitely be the third-generation crown prince and the third-generation emperor of the Ming Dynasty.

but.

There are still many years before he ascends the throne. If Zhu Ying's national policies are implemented only when that time comes, it will be too late. The current hidden dangers of the Ming Dynasty will have become deeply rooted and difficult to change.

There will be even more places where bloodshed is expected in the future.

Zhu Ying truly didn't want to waste these past ten years. With that time, he could have created the country he truly desired outside of the Ming Dynasty.

and so.

This probing was inevitable.

Firstly, to solidify their own position.

Secondly, it was to implement national policies and reform the Ming Dynasty.

It cannot be changed.

"Your Majesty."

"The processes for refined salt, cane sugar, and glass have all been successfully mastered."

"I wonder when sales will begin?"

"If it really goes on sale, we'll definitely make a fortune," Liu Lei asked with a hint of anticipation. "Salt is controlled by the imperial court, are you looking for trouble?" Zhu Ying retorted irritably.

"Your Majesty is already the eldest grandson of the Emperor. The entire Ming Dynasty will belong to Your Majesty in the future. What's the big deal?" Liu Lei replied with a smile.

"Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters."

"This salt is the lifeblood of the imperial court's tax revenue, and it must not be lost."

"Anyway."

"I will decide in the next few days whether to stay in the Ming Dynasty or go outside of it," Zhu Ying said slowly, with a thoughtful expression.

Liu Lei was completely baffled: "My lord, why do we still need to go outside of the Ming Dynasty?"

Now that his lord is the eldest grandson of the emperor and the heir to the throne, there is no need for him to establish a country outside of the Ming Dynasty, right?

"Anyway."

"Just wait."

"We'll have the results soon." Zhu Ying didn't bother to explain anything.

Let's wait for Old Zhu's decision in the palace.

In any case, the meaning I expressed this time was already very clear.

It's also at this time!
"Your Majesty."

"Someone from the palace has arrived."

"The Emperor's chief attendant, Yun Qi, has arrived in person," Xiao Han reported respectfully as he strode into the hall.

"It's progressing even faster than I expected."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Ying smiled.

"Please let him in," Zhu Ying said immediately to Xiao Han.

"Aren't you going to greet them in person?" Xiao Han asked, puzzled.

“Today is different,” Zhu Ying said.

"Yes."

Xiao Han didn't ask any more questions and quickly turned and left.

Not a moment.

Yun Qi, accompanied by two eunuchs, arrived at the main hall of the Prince's Mansion.

"This old servant greets the eldest grandson of the Emperor."

Upon arriving, Yun Qi immediately knelt down and bowed to Zhu Ying.

"No need for formalities, Steward Yun."

Zhu Ying raised his hand, then said expressionlessly, "I wonder what brings you here?"

"By order of the Emperor, I have come to summon the eldest grandson of the Emperor to the palace for an audience," Yun Qi said respectfully as he stood up.

"This is an imperial edict written by His Majesty. Please have the eldest grandson of the emperor read it."

Seeing that Zhu Ying seemed unmoved, Yun Qi did not dare to be negligent and immediately respectfully placed the imperial edict in his hand on Zhu Ying's table.

Upon seeing this imperial edict...

Zhu Ying glanced at it and slowly opened it on the table.

After seeing the above content.

Zhu Ying's lips curled slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.

"Please ask Chief Steward Yun to return to the palace to report."

"Your Majesty, I will then enter the palace to pay my respects," Zhu Ying said slowly.

Upon hearing this sound...

Yun Qi breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Yun Qi had been waiting outside the hall while the three of them were inside, he had still heard some of the commotion.

He knew that Zhu Yuanzhang was already angry.

They also knew what Zhu Ying had said.

Grandparents and grandchildren facing each other?

At that moment, Yunqi really thought so. He originally thought there would be a major earthquake, but after this, it seemed that there was no other situation, which made Yunqi feel much more at ease.

"This old servant will return to the palace to report now." Yun Qi bowed respectfully, then left the main hall of the Prince's Palace with two eunuchs.

After he left.

Zhu Ying said to Liu Lei, "Go and prepare the carriage."

"Yes."

Liu Lei immediately accepted the order and quickly retreated.

Zhu Ying's gaze fell upon the imperial edict before him, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"This round."

"I won."

"I will decide the future national policies for reform in the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Ying murmured to himself, his heart filled with an indescribable excitement.

The imperial edict on the table.

There wasn't much to say.

There are only three sentences written by Zhu Yuanzhang.

"A policy that benefits the Ming Dynasty shall be approved."

"A national policy that benefits the destiny of the nation is approved."

"Written by Zhu Yuanzhang himself."

I am the seal affixed by Zhu Yuanzhang.

These three sentences clearly indicate Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude after this incident.

As long as the national policies proposed by Zhu Ying are correct and beneficial to the Ming Dynasty, they will be allowed to be implemented, and he will not obstruct them but will do his best to promote them.

This is the biggest takeaway for Zhu Ying in his confrontation with Zhu Yuanzhang in the Wenyuan Pavilion today.

Zhu Yong, drawing upon his understanding of his two lifetimes and leveraging his own strength, successfully secured the opportunity to have the national policy implemented under his leadership.

later.

If Zhu Ying wanted to implement a national policy, it would greatly reduce resistance if Zhu Yuanzhang issued an edict, and no one would dare to openly disobey.

Compared to him implementing it himself later, this would reduce a lot of resistance.

This is the fundamental reason why Zhu Ying made such a strong demand.

This is similar to how, with Zhu Yuanzhang in power, the implementation of national policies would normally only take one year, but if Zhu Ying were to become emperor, it would take two or three years, or even longer, to implement them.

A founding emperor.

A successor ruler.

That's the crux of the matter.

Wenyuan Pavilion!
"King Yu Huai has arrived."

A loud shout.

This caused Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao inside the hall to pause and immediately look outside.

Zhu Ying, dressed in royal robes, strode into the main hall.

After entering.

Zhu Ying bowed deeply and said, "Your subject greets Your Majesty and the Crown Prince."

This worship.

Yun Qi, who was originally inside the hall, immediately understood, quickly turned around, and left the hall, closing the door behind him.

Inside the main hall, only the grandfather, grandfather, and grandson remained.

"Alright, no need for formalities."

Looking at Zhu Ying inside the hall, Zhu Yuanzhang felt both angry and helpless.

He was annoying when he was a child, and now that he's grown up, he's even more annoying.

"It seems that His Majesty has found the root of the problem."

"It seems that the three-day period I suggested was too long," Zhu Ying said, raising his head with a hint of teasing.

"Come on."

"You little rascal, you got the benefits but are now acting innocent."

"We were wrong, okay?"

"We should not have enfeoffed princes, nor should we have established this system of supporting the imperial family."

"Now tell me, what should we do?"

"If we cut off the royal support all at once, what will happen to your uncles and brothers?"

"We've risen from humble beginnings to become emperors. We can't let our descendants go hungry and suffer, can we?" Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Ying with a hint of annoyance.

Let Zhu Ying figure out a solution directly.

However, he also made his meaning clear.

We can't condemn them all outright, nor can we completely cut them off.

"The supremacy of imperial power was not wrong in this era."

“But it would be a grave mistake to use the national treasury to support the royal family.”

"There are two ways to resolve this issue."

"Firstly, the support for members of the royal family and clan could not be for life, but rather a fixed period of time was set, and the support would cease once the period was up."

"This will save money and grain, and also prevent the creation of more arrogant and incompetent good-for-nothings," Zhu Ying proposed directly.

In this regard.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, then asked, "And the second one?"

"Just say it all, don't make us guess."

Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Zhu Ying, anticipating his second step in the plan.

"Separation of financial and administrative power."

Zhu Ying uttered four words.

This is the fundamental solution to the problem of supporting the royal family.

……

(End of this chapter)