In one thought, Zhu Yunxuan thought of many things.

Historically, after Zhu Di succeeded to the throne, he made several Northern Expeditions.

It cannot be said to be a success, but it cannot be said to be a failure.

In fact, a lot of achievements have been achieved.

The illustrious martial arts of Emperor Yongle would be difficult to match for any emperor after the Ming Dynasty.

However, it is definitely a waste of time and money.

In the end, Zhu Di also died on the way back from the Northern Expedition.

But now it seems that Zhu Yuanzhang hopes that the Ming Dynasty will be stable in the future and the people will live and work in peace and contentment.

Lao Zhu is the emperor on horseback.

Since ancient times, the replacement of the throne has always been a matter of one generation of civil servants and one generation of military commanders.

Only in this way can the country be stable.

Lao Zhu hoped that future generations would have the "Wenjing rule" like the Han Dynasty, giving the world time to recuperate.

When the country is strong enough, we can then deal with Beiyuan.

But obviously, Zhu Di is a murderous king.

If he succeeds to the throne, he will resort to violence, which is not what Lao Zhu wants to see.

Therefore, Lao Zhu did not let Zhu Di succeed to the throne. This is not to mention the whole reason, but at least one of the very important factors.

Originally, Zhu Yunxuan thought that Zhu Yuanzhang simply liked Zhu Biao more.

The relationship between Gu Nian and Zhu Biao led to the passing of the throne to his grandson Zhu Yunwen.

Many people in later generations also thought so.

Now it seems that history is far from as simple as I imagined.

The ancients only had limited vision, but they were definitely not stupid.

The real situation of many things must be very complicated.

But no matter what, it is always better to let Zhu Di be the emperor than Zhu Yunwen.

After all, the history of past lives is a lesson for the future.

Moreover, even if Lao Zhu did not make Zhu Di the crown prince, Zhu Di would still raise an army to rebel and stage a battle of peace.

How could Zhu Yunwen, who couldn't hold up a wall with mud, defeat Zhu Di?

It would be better to simply make Zhu Di the prince.

Although Emperor Yongle in history had merits and demerits.

However, he created the prosperous age of Yongle, organized the compilation of the Yongle Grand Ceremony, and sent Zheng He to the West...

Overall, he can be called a wise king of the previous generation.

Zhu Yunxuan looked at Lao Zhu on the side again, and secretly shook his head.

Judging from Zhu Yuanzhang's intention, it is obvious that he does not support Zhu Di, so this matter can only be dealt with slowly.

"You'er," Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile, "Grandpa Huang will ask you another question."

Zhu Yunxuan said obediently: "Well, Grandpa Huang, please speak."

Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "If you follow your idea, how can we pacify Mongolia?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunxuan with a smile.

Outside the pavilion, the singing of birds can be heard.

Zhu Yunxuan shook his head with an aggrieved look on his face: "Grandpa Huang, you are just making things difficult for Xu'er. Xu'er is so young, how can he know how to lead troops in war?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, and then he laughed slightly awkwardly: "This question is indeed not something you can answer. Grandpa Huang has too high demands on you..."

Zhu Yunzhen thought for a moment, tilted his head again, and murmured: "But... there seems to be some way, but Zhu Yun'er doesn't know whether it's right or wrong, good or bad."

"It was only when Grandpa Huang asked that Fu'er suddenly remembered."

"Oh?" Lao Zhu became interested and waved his hand: "But it doesn't matter."

Zhu Yunzhen nodded and said: "The emperor asked how to completely wipe out Mongolia. Zhu Yun'er felt that the problem is not with Mongolia, but with ourselves."

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up and he smiled happily: "Continue talking."

Zhu Yunxuan said: "During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the reason why Qin was able to sweep through the six kingdoms was not just because of its strong soldiers and horses."

"It's also because of generations of accumulation and the advantages of Qin's weapons."

"Cao Wei defeated Shu Han not because of soldiers and horses."

"The real reason is the scarcity of grain output in the Shu Han Dynasty."

"So in Xu'er's view, if we want to truly defeat Bei Yuan, we need to strengthen the Ming Dynasty itself."

"Food, weapons, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, only if these are improved can the Ming Dynasty be strong."

"In this way, the threat can be eradicated."

Zhu Yunxuan looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with some embarrassment and said: "Grandpa Huang, in my humble opinion, if you are wrong, Grandpa Huang, don't be angry."

As he spoke, he shrank his neck.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly and said: "You're right, this recipe is the foundation of a strong country."

Zhu Yunxuan felt Zhu Yuanzhang's rough hands stroking his hair.

Zhu Yuanzhang smiled with satisfaction and said: "What you just said is right. Although it is a cliché, it is not easy for you to have such insight at your age."

Zhu Yunxuan smiled sweetly: "Hey, thank you, Grandpa Huang, for your compliment."

In fact, he still has a lot of ideas, but he is only seven years old at this time, so there are some things he cannot say.

Being too evil is not a good thing.

Lao Zhu nodded, as if teasing a child and said: "Xi'er, just now you talked about scholars, farmers, industry and commerce? How can scholars, farmers, industry and commerce strengthen the country?"

Zhu Yunxuan hesitated for a moment.

Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Just talk about it, it's okay."

The weather in the afternoon was a bit sultry and surprisingly quiet. In the pool next to the pavilion, fish kept jumping out of the water, making a thumping sound, and then dived to the bottom.

Zhu Yunzhen said: "Well... in Xu'er's opinion, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce should start with business first."

"How to start?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked cheerfully.

Zhu Yunzhen said: "Then the commercial tax will be re-established. The current commercial tax is too light. Grandpa Huang, do you still remember Shen Wansan?"

Shen Wansan, formerly known as Shen Fu, is a wealthy businessman in Nanjing.

Zhu Yuanzhang built the city of Nanjing, and it can be said that he is one of the heroes.

It's just that this man likes to seek death, and he even shamelessly funded Zhu Yuanzhang to reward the three armies.

This touches Lao Zhu’s reverse scale.

The imperial power is supreme, how can a businessman reward the three armies on his behalf?

In the end, due to various reasons, Shen Wansan was confiscated by Lao Zhu and exiled.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "What's wrong with Shen Wansan?"

Zhu Yunzhen said: "Grandpa Huang, Shen Wansan is just a businessman, but he can fund the construction of Nanjing City."

"Moreover, I dare to brag about going to Haikou to reward the three armies on behalf of the emperor."

"Although this move is rebellious, it is not difficult to see that Shen Wansan is rich, or that the businessman is rich, with lots and lots of money."

"But in fact, they pay very little tax."

"Grandpa Huang, I heard from my father that these businessmen value profits but despise justice."

"Didn't Shen Wansan also help the enemies of Grandpa Huhuang back then?"

"And then Grandpa Huang won the battle, and Shen Wansan became a stranger..."

Zhu Yunxuan talked eloquently, but Zhu Yuanzhang did not interrupt. He just watched with relief, nodding with a smile from time to time.

He couldn't see through Lao Zhu's thoughts for a while.

However, collecting business tax is easier said than done. How to collect it is the big problem!

Although Zhu Yunxuan had many ideas in his mind, he could not only raise business taxes, but also further stimulate the development of the Ming Dynasty's commodity economy while collecting taxes.

But Lao Zhu didn’t ask, so of course he wouldn’t tell.

Don't forget, he is still a child now, a child of only seven years old.

"Xi'er," Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "Did your father tell you these things, or did you think of them yourself?"

Zhu Yunzhen said: "Some of them were told by my father, and some were read in books."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.

Zhu Yunxuan said again: "There is one more thing that Xuer dare not say..."

Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, "Speak frankly, Grandpa Huang will not be angry."

Zhu Yunxuan took a deep breath and said: "The emperor should not ban the sea, but should send ships out to sea."

After saying this, Zhu Yunxi immediately felt the temperature drop a few points.

The eyes that fell on him seemed to have changed substantially.

A gust of wind blew by, and I couldn't help but feel a chill on my body.

But in just a moment, it disappeared.
Chapter completed!