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

Chapter 344: He was granted the title of Crown Prince and appointed General-in-Chief, in charge of all military power in the Ming Dynasty!

"Liu Jing, announce the imperial decree."

"Let all the people of the world bear witness," Zhu Yuanzhang declared loudly.

In response to this sound.

Liu Jing produced an imperial edict and loudly proclaimed, "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:!"

"The eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, is the third-generation direct descendant of the Ming imperial family. He is benevolent and virtuous, has outstanding abilities, and is a leader in military command. He is also concerned about the world and has put forward many policies that benefit the country and the people."

"now."

"At this grand ceremony of recognizing ancestors and returning to the clan, the eldest grandson of the emperor, Zhu Xiong Ying, shall be appointed as the imperial grandson, the third crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, and shall enjoy the powers of the crown prince. He shall not be deposed or replaced."

"Appreciate this."

Liu Jing's voice resounded throughout the entire city of Yingtian.

The eldest grandson of the emperor!
Crown Prince!
It's just a difference of one word.

However, the implications are quite different.

The eldest grandson of the emperor is only the oldest in the current generation. Although he has a noble status, he does not have a real official rank.

But the Crown Prince.

This is the true heir apparent, the true successor to the throne.

Crown Prince, Grandson of the Crown Prince.

in history.

Zhu Yunwen was granted this position and became the Crown Prince. After Zhu Yuanzhang's death, he directly inherited the throne.

"The Crown Prince?"

Upon hearing this imperial decree, Zhu Ying, who was standing to the side, looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao with some astonishment.

This imperial decree was something Zhu Ying had not expected.

According to common sense.

While the crown prince is alive, the crown prince's grandson will not be appointed.

The reason why Zhu Yunwen was made crown prince in history was because Zhu Biao was no longer alive. In order to ensure that Zhu Biao's descendants could succeed to the throne, Zhu Yuanzhang even promoted his concubine, Lady Lü, to the position of principal wife, which can be said to be an extreme example of his love for Zhu Biao.

But Zhu Biao is still alive.

He then bestowed upon Zhu Ying the title of Imperial Grandson.

This undoubtedly demonstrates an attitude.

Zhu Ying was now definitively chosen as the successor to the third generation of the Ming Dynasty.

In particular, the imperial edict cannot be repealed. Once this edict is issued, even if Zhu Biao becomes emperor in the future, he cannot change the edict to depose Zhu Ying.

This is not a cryptic decree, but a clear decree addressed to the world, to be witnessed by all.

This imperial edict cannot be changed.

"Yongying."

“This is something I discussed with your grandfather.”

Zhu Biao smiled and said to Zhu Ying.

"Isn't it too early?"

Hear the words.

Zhu Ying also seemed somewhat bewildered as he spoke.

"It is late."

"Now that this position is settled, we can finally relax."

"Your father can finally rest easy now," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile, his gaze towards Zhu Ying filled with kindness.

"and."

"And that's not all."

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and then looked at Yun Qi, who was serving beside the altar.

"Continue proclaiming the imperial edict," Zhu Yuanzhang said loudly.

echoed.

Yun Qi stepped forward, holding an imperial edict, and loudly proclaimed, "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees:!"

"The Crown Prince Zhu Xiong Ying was accomplished in both civil and military affairs. In terms of military prowess, he created the legendary feat of sealing the wolf and residing in the Xu, which will be remembered for generations and will make him a powerful figure throughout the world."

"now."

"The Crown Prince of Jin was given the power of a general, and was granted a military tally, giving him the authority to control all the troops in the land."

"The Crown Prince can mobilize all the troops of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"Appreciate this."

As soon as these words fell.

Zhu Ying stared wide-eyed at Zhu Yuanzhang, his expression one of astonishment.

He was granted the title of Imperial Grandson.

Zhu Ying hadn't expected this.

Although this position is that of the crown prince, he does not have any real power.

But the position of general is completely different.

In the present Ming Dynasty, although there are many dukes, they do not hold military power when there is no war, and this is also true for most generals.

As for the position of general, it has remained vacant.

Military power was directly controlled by Zhu Yuanzhang, who could also mobilize troops if needed by Zhu Biao.

But now.

The fact that Zhu Ying was directly given the position of General-in-Chief signifies that military power was completely handed over to him, and that he could mobilize the Ming army at any time if he wished.

With the issuance of these two decrees...

The entire city of Yingtian.

It was completely silent.

Whether they were princes, officials, or common people, everyone knew how shocking these two edicts were.

But after a while...

"The Emperor's Holy Might."

"The prince is wise."

"Your humble servants pay their respects to the Crown Prince."

Led by Lan Yu, the generals of Huaixi knelt down facing the altar with excited expressions and shouted.

Throughout the court.

Who is the happiest?

no doubt.

That would naturally be the generals of Huaixi. As military officers of the imperial court, Zhu Ying now holds military power, and they will have more opportunities.

The future is limitless!
in history.

The sudden death of Zhu Biao plunged the generals of Huaixi into despair, which is how the Lan Yu case came about.

But now that Zhu Biao is here and Zhu Ying has returned, Huaixi will naturally enter a brand new chapter.

As for the Jingnan Rebellion?

Zhu Di has already been dealt with by Zhu Ying, so will there still be a Jingnan Rebellion?
"Greetings to the Crown Prince."

"Greetings, Imperial Grandson..."

As the generals of Huaixi paid their respects and performed the rites.

The surrounding vassal kings and officials.

Even the countless people in front of Yingtian City knelt down to pay their respects.

These countless people knelt down in reverence, like waves of the sea.

The shouts echoed throughout the void of Yingtian City.

It was particularly shocking.

"The crown prince holds the power of a general and commands the army of the Ming Dynasty."

The two imperial edicts solidified Zhu Ying's power in the Ming Dynasty.

same.

This was also a promise made by Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao in front of the people, a promise that Zhu should do his utmost to promote the reforms of the Ming Dynasty.

They kept their word.

"Yongying."

"As the Crown Prince, accept the salutations of your subjects."

"You have grown up."

"You're capable of standing on your own now. Grandpa believes you can definitely build the Ming Dynasty you envision." Zhu Yuanzhang stepped forward and patted Zhu Xiong Ying on the shoulder.

"Your father will fully support you," Zhu Biao said with a gentle smile.

Hear this!

Zhu Ying nodded emphatically, then walked to the edge of the altar and looked down at the countless kneeling subjects below. At that moment, it seemed that all things under heaven had submitted to his feet.

This feeling is truly indescribable.

"The people of the Great Ming Dynasty."

"No gift."

Zhu Ying raised both hands, his powerful voice resounding through the sky.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Numerous responses followed.

Countless people gazed at Zhu Ying on the altar, and some even felt a surge of excitement and elation. Zhu Ying's reputation for virtue had already spread far and wide.

His martial arts skills were the best in the world, and he had achieved the feat of sealing the wolf's lair.

Wen Zhi also put forward many policies for governing the country, which benefited the country and its people.

Zhu Ying's becoming the Crown Prince was what the people hoped for, and it was the popular choice.

"today."

"I am deeply grateful for the high regard of His Majesty and the Crown Prince."

"I am hereby appointed as the Crown Prince, the third heir apparent of the Ming Dynasty."

"This is a great favor from my elders, and I dare not refuse it, much less refuse it."

"Just as the imperial edict proclaimed, I was born into the royal family, but grew up among the common people. I know the hardships of the common people and what they think in their hearts."

"Having been entrusted with this important task, I will certainly do my duty to the best of my ability and will never fail the expectations of the Emperor and the Crown Prince, nor will I fail the expectations of the people."

"I am the Crown Prince."

"We are determined to make the Ming Dynasty strong and prosperous, to benefit all people with benevolence and virtue, to deter foreign barbarians with military might, and to govern the world with both the law and benevolence," Zhu Ying said loudly, his expression extremely solemn.

As Zhu Ying finished speaking.

The people, who had just calmed down, were now in an uproar.

"The Crown Prince is wise."

"Long live the Crown Prince!"

"The emperor's grandson..."

Countless people raised their arms and cheered, extremely excited.

It seems that everyone genuinely supports Zhu Yingwei as the crown prince.

"It is the occasion of this grand ceremony."

"All people gathered together."

"I also want to announce several national policies concerning the future of the Ming Dynasty, which will also benefit all the people."

"This is my expectation." Zhu Ying changed his tone, but his serious expression remained unchanged.

Hear this!

Many people are becoming more hopeful.

The previously proposed tax-free national policy!
In particular, the policy of merging the poll tax into the land tax was deeply rooted in people's hearts and benefited countless people.

The results will be clear when the autumn harvest arrives, and now that Zhu Ying has implemented a national policy, it will surely have an impact on the whole country.

"What's this kid up to now?"

For Zhu Gang and other vassal kings, this moment was particularly uneasy.

Now they've already had everything that needed to be cut.

They finally managed to put up a fight, but it was immediately suppressed.

It comes down to it.

Their father was completely behind Zhu Ying, leaving them with no way to resist.

Now that Zhu Ying is about to propose a national policy, they immediately wondered if it was aimed at them.

Hopefully it's a good thing.

"The conversion of land tax to poll tax has already caused me heavy losses. If it happens again, then I will really have no choice but to accept it."

"Ugh."

"Perhaps it is beneficial to the country and the people, but it has never considered the lives of us, as subjects."

"I hope the Crown Prince will show mercy."

It wasn't just the vassal kings who were worried; many powerful figures in the court were as well.

On the surface, the Ming Dynasty appears to be in harmony. Under the deterrence of the army, the implementation of the land tax reform is continuing in various places without encountering too many obstacles.

In reality, all of this was due to the deterrent effect of the army, and the presence of the ruthless and decisive Hongwu Emperor.

Although they were extremely unwilling, they had no choice but to comply in order to protect their families.

That Hongwu Emperor was truly capable of killing people and exterminating entire clans.

now!

The commotion in Yingtian City gradually subsided, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the three generations of grandfather, grandmother, and grandson on the altar, no one daring to utter a sound.

"This time."

"I will announce the first national policy, which concerns the people's livelihood, the world's commerce, and is closely related to every citizen of the Ming Dynasty."

"Since the founding of our Great Ming Dynasty."

"The currency has changed a lot: copper coins, silver coins, gold coins, and my Great Ming Treasure Notes."

"These coins were all issued by the Ministry of Revenue of the Great Ming Dynasty. It was cumbersome for ordinary people to use them, extremely difficult to exchange them, and they were even embezzled, cheated by scalpers, and people even had to worry about being robbed when they had too much money in their homes."

"And today."

“From Yingtianfu onwards, to the entire Ming Dynasty, this situation will be changed.”

Zhu Ying spoke loudly, then waved his hand.

All that could be seen was beneath the altar.

Liu Lei and Xiao Han walked slowly towards the steps on the altar. When they reached the top of the steps, they immediately unfurled the white cloth in their hands and wrote six characters on it.

Many people watched intently, and those who could read immediately recognized it.

"The Imperial Bank of the Ming Dynasty?"

Many people read it aloud without thinking.

However, apart from a few people who knew the truth, everyone else looked on blankly, puzzled.

The deeper meaning behind the word "bank" remains unclear.

After all, this is the era we live in.

There were only money shops, and they were not established by the imperial court, but were run by private merchants.

"As all people have seen."

"The Royal Bank of the Ming Dynasty".

"In the name of the Ming Dynasty royal family, and relying on the Ming Empire."

"A bank is a place where money and wealth are collected and where currency is issued."

"From now on, the issuance of copper coins, silver coins, and paper money by the Ministry of Revenue will all be handled by the Royal Bank. However, unlike before, the bank will operate independently of the court and will be directly under the control of me, the Crown Prince, and the Emperor."

"All appointments and removals of bank executives are decided by the three of us."

"The meaning is simple and reaches the ears of the emperor." Zhu Ying smiled and said loudly.

"May I ask, Your Highness the Crown Prince?"

On the left side below the altar, a young man spoke, but his expression was full of trepidation.

"Feel free to speak your mind if you have any doubts," Zhu Ying said, turning to look at the man with a smile.

"His Highness the Crown Prince said that this bank is related to the livelihood of the people of our Great Ming Dynasty. Does that mean it is only responsible for issuing and exchanging currency?" the young man asked nervously.

"Good question." Zhu Ying smiled, then explained, "In the future, the entire currency of the Ming Dynasty will be issued and controlled by the banks!"

"In addition, the bank also serves as a money shop. People can exchange money at the bank, and all currency is measured according to the currency set by the imperial court. There will be no difference in the exchange rate and no one will be cheated."

"at the same time."

"People can deposit their money in banks and receive a certain amount of money in return. The more money they deposit in the bank and the longer they stay, the more money they will earn."

"of course."

"The people can deposit their money, and they can also borrow from the bank. The interest will be absolutely fair, and detailed rules will be implemented in the bank in the future," Zhu Ying said slowly.

Hear this.

Many people nodded, seemingly understanding.

After Zhu Ying explained.

This bank seems to have incorporated the Ministry of Revenue's power to issue currency, the deposits of private money shops, and the high-interest lending practices of the private sector into the bank, only in a more standardized manner.

and.

If you deposit your money in a money exchange, you can still earn interest.

It's important to understand that most ordinary people don't need to use money shops. In fact, even if they deposit small amounts of money, money shops will charge a safekeeping fee. Even if a money shop is very large, it is still a private business. Once it runs away, all the money is gone. Therefore, the business of money shops is mostly lending. People come to them to borrow money rather than depositing it, but it is basically usury.

But now.

The Royal Bank was launched.

It could really cause the collapse of countless money shops throughout the Ming Dynasty.

This also destroyed this entire black market supply chain.

"May I ask, Your Highness the Crown Prince?"

"Can ordinary people like us really get money back when we deposit our money in this bank?"

“In the past, we commoners had to pay a safekeeping fee to deposit our money in banks, and once the banks closed down, we would lose everything,” a commoner asked respectfully.

"The Royal Bank, being named after the royal family, must be completely bound to the Ming Dynasty and our royal family."

"Unless the Ming Dynasty falls, the Imperial Bank of the Ming Dynasty will never close its doors. Moreover, on behalf of the court, we promise that any money deposited into the bank, no matter how much, will receive a deposit, and we will never charge any so-called safekeeping fees." Zhu Ying scanned the people below the altar and said loudly.

Hear this.

Many people also showed a hint of excitement on their faces.

If what Zhu Ying said is true.

Then they can make more money from their earnings, and they won't even have to worry about being robbed.

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