Providing for the Elderly and Raising the Young

Civil service matters gave Zhu Xiongying a headache, but many things could be considered under control. Big fish were not caught, but small fish and shrimps were acceptable. Zhu Xiongying was not picky about food.

Lao Zhu and Xiao Zhu still have a tacit understanding. This time they attack the civil service group, which can be regarded as preparations for the subsequent relocation of the capital. They serve as officials in different places, support the north, and hold the North and South Rankings. This is also Lao Zhu

The plan with Xiao Zhu was not just to disgust the civil servants.

According to Zhu Xiongying's plan, even in the future, these imperial examinations will no longer serve scholars who have read the books of sages. By then, there will be other people who may enter the court through the 'imperial examinations'.

This can be regarded as taking a long-term view. Zhu Xiongying is digging a hole now, and naturally he is waiting for some civil servants to jump in. In other words, such actions mean that Zhu Xiongying is making some of his plans, some long-term plans, and

There is no plan to achieve success overnight.

It cannot be said that Zhu Xiongying is very scheming, that is, he knows that the power of Confucian disciples is too great now, and many things must be done slowly.

Muchun, the Marquis of Xiping, sent a military report, and the rebellion of Yuezhou Guardsman Aziz was put down. Mu Chun killed Aziz and 240 of his followers in one fell swoop. At this time, Mu Chun did not return to the court with his troops.

He cooperated with Lan Yu's army to continue the operation.

Nong Zhenyou, the chieftain of Guangnan, united with the party barbarians to resist the Ming army. Mu Chun led his troops to attack, captured Nong Zhenyou and others alive, and killed thousands of prisoners. The chieftain of Ningyuan attached himself to Annan and refused to obey the orders of the court. At this time, the imperial army naturally

He was not polite and continued to drive the rebels straight into the land of Annan.

The leader of Annan, Chen Yong, was a little panicked. Of course, there were some who were emboldened. Among the countries surrounding the Ming Dynasty, Annan was the most disobedient. The imperial army rushed to Annan in a mighty manner. In addition to revolting against rebellion, it also frightened the uneasy.

divided countries.

There is no way to swallow Annan now, but it can slowly encroach on it and train the army in the border areas. Things like acclimatization must be taken seriously. If non-combat attrition can be reduced, it will naturally need to be reduced.

Regarding sending troops to Annan, Zhu Xiongying was determined to win and had many ideas.

Although Annan today is relatively wild, it is not completely savage or uncivilized. After taking over some places here, Zhu Xiongying not only resettled some of his imperial uncles.

The most important thing is that Annan is located at the connection between mainland China and the Indochina Peninsula. It can be used as a springboard for the Ming Dynasty to explore the Western Ocean. Its geographical location is extremely important. As long as it is captured here, the Ming Dynasty can more easily control the Indochina Peninsula.

It can control the cities of Champa, Siam, and Chenla in the near area, and it can control the Manchurian and Sumatra countries near the peninsula, Old Port, Guawa, Ningni and other countries in the far distance. This is also to realize the military power of the Ming Dynasty in the Indochina Peninsula.

It exists for Zhu Xiongying's "Southward Policy".

Nowadays, the navy of the Ming Dynasty should be far stronger than the navy of the same period in history. After all, Zhu Xiongying has been building the navy for so many years. After tasting the benefits brought by Nanyang and Japan, Lao Zhu is indeed

In fact, Ming Dynasty paid more attention to the navy. The strength of the navy in the Ming Dynasty was quite terrifying.

Let alone sailing around the world at this time, if a eunuch wanted to sail to Nanyang, Zhu Xiongying would definitely be able to easily gather a powerful navy.

Zhu Xiongying is still somewhat complacent. Regarding some of the changes in Ming Dynasty and some of Ming Dynasty's current achievements, Zhu Xiongying believes that he has made a considerable contribution. He is indeed qualified to feel proud and happy. Regarding the future of Ming Dynasty, , of course, I feel more confident.

Zhu Xiongying, who was here to report, rushed to Qianqing Palace in a hurry. He had to show off his brother-in-law's achievements, "Grandpa Huang, the Marquis of Xiping sent military reports."

Lao Zhu raised his head slightly and said immediately, "I think I won, you just have to deal with it."

Lao Zhu is qualified to be so calm. Some minor disturbances in Yunnan seem to Lao Zhu to be of little interest. In other words, some savages and barbarians have rebelled, and there is no need to take it seriously.

"The Marquis of Xiping has made many achievements since taking over the title, and now he has put down the rebellion. I thought it was time to mention it. After all, they are based in Yunnan." Zhu Xiongying opened his mouth and said to Lao Zhu, "Mu Chun is not bad, grandson. Not only does this brother-in-law have military exploits, but he is also as talented as King Qianning in terms of civility."

Lao Zhu smiled and said to Zhu Xiongying, "In the future, you can confer him the title of Duke of Guizhou. Now it's better to wait. Don't be anxious."

Zhu Xiongying also smiled. Mu Chun did indeed have some achievements. But now it is a bit reluctant to call him a Duke. Of course, it is acceptable. After all, this is an absolute noble who guards a place. There is no problem in making him a Duke.

Lao Zhu's meaning is also very obvious. Muchun has no particularly great achievements now, so he can wait and suppress it. Wait until Zhu Xiongying ascends the throne before mentioning Muchun's title. Then the grace will naturally be Given by Zhu Xiongying.

"I still miss your nephew." Lao Zhu laughed and said to Zhu Xiongying, "As an uncle, you have endless concerns like us."

Zhu Xiongying was also happy and said to Lao Zhu, "If Mu Lin can be like King Qiyang in the future, then my grandson will be happy."

Lao Zhu didn't say anything more. There was really no need to continue talking about such things. Muchun's title will be mentioned again when there is an opportunity. Yunnan and Annan's military affairs are all under control.

Let's continue reviewing the memorial. Zhu Xiongying still has a lot of things to do, and he really can't be idle at this time.

Zhu Xiongying, who was accustomed to reviewing memorials, was very efficient, but when he saw a memorial, he immediately stopped. This requires careful thinking and careful consideration.

Respecting the elderly and loving the young has been a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation throughout the ages. And feudal society attached great importance to the issue of caring for the elderly, so that they would have something to rely on.

From the pre-Qin to the Qin and Han dynasties, the elderly were given wine and meat, orphans were given rice and cotton, and criminals with elderly parents were pardoned. During the reign of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, the Three Elders were established to stabilize social order and consult with local government affairs.

During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, there was further improvement. Even the Jurchens and Mongolia also provided some elderly care policies, such as generally giving grain and silk to the elderly.

Naturally, the Ming Dynasty also attached great importance to the policy of elderly care. Implementing elderly care measures for the common people was not an original creation of the Ming Dynasty, but a governance policy passed down by successive dynasties.

At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Lao Zhu stipulated that men should be forced to do corvée when they reach the age of 16 and be exempted from the corvée when they are 60. At the same time, it was also stipulated that if there is an elderly person over the age of 70 in the family, one person in the family can be exempted from the corvée service to serve the elderly.

With the improvement of the country's strength, Lao Zhu also ordered some additional elderly care measures. Regular distribution of daily necessities such as rice, grain, silk, and cotton wool to the elderly can ensure the livelihood of some elderly people.

The other is that those who are physically disabled, have no one at home, or live in extreme poverty can enter a nursing home.

In fact, there were almshouses at the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, but now they are becoming more and more perfect. For example, the court wants to expand the scale of almshouses. There should also be almshouses in some states, counties, and remote areas.

"Grandpa Huang, my grandson is going to let the Jinyi Guards and the Metropolitan Procuratorate supervise the situation together." Zhu Xiongying was a little helpless and said to Lao Zhu, "In recent years, there have been some corrupt officials who have committed fraud from time to time. Those who should be admitted to the nursing home should not be admitted.

Those who receive support from the imperial court try to sneak in with the Dharma."

There is no way, although Lao Zhu has always severely punished corrupt officials. But now, there are still many corrupt officials. There are orphans in the nursing home, and there is no shortage of some people who do not meet the conditions. He bribes

The auditors privately changed their age and property status in order to obtain support from the court.

Lao Zhu's eyes showed murderous intent and he said to Zhu Xiongying, "Those people deserve to die!"

Zhu Xiongying nodded, he would not be polite to these people, "Grandpa Huang, although the Ming Dynasty Law has required that all prefectures and counties should have almshouses, it is just not progressing at the moment. My grandson plans to list the almshouses in some time."

As one of the standards for civil and military evaluations, border guards should also have almshouses."

Lao Zhu smiled and nodded. He has always been supportive of things like supporting the elderly.

"I am old and old, and young and young." Zhu Xiongying continued, "The old should be supported, and some children should also be supported. The grandson thought that if his parents died in state affairs, the imperial court should support them.

Come and support them. My grandson is ready to take those children to the capital and educate them personally."

Lao Zhu was stunned for a moment and said to Zhu Xiongying, "Ying'er, this is not a trivial matter. Can you bear it?"

In fact, in this era, seventies have been rare since ancient times, and there are relatively few elderly people of this age. Therefore, whether it is the almshouse or the court distributing food and cloth, the overall consumption is not large. But the orphans who died in the king's affairs will be

It's not a small number anymore.

Zhu Xiongying also followed up and said, "Grandpa Huang and his grandson have also investigated, and the number is not large. Some soldiers will die in battle, and the court will naturally provide compensation. The widow or his parents can also raise children and grandchildren. But there are also some people who are sick.

Disasters are also unpredictable. If an orphaned child is admitted to an almshouse, my grandson will be heartbroken."

Lao Zhu nodded, and then said fiercely, "What we are most afraid of are those who will be exterminated! If the head of the family dies, there will inevitably be some damned people among those clan relatives, and some clan elders may not be fair."

"My grandson is going to find the Yulin orphans to give an explanation to the meritorious soldiers. They are loyal to the country, and the court will take care of their wives. In addition to the five hundred Yulin orphans, the Imperial College, Xinxue, and the special decree allow the meritorious soldiers to enter the school..."

Zhu Xiongying was still talking, but Lao Zhu suddenly interrupted, "If you create a Yulin Orphan Army, we will support you. Let the soldiers study and practice essays later, and we won't say anything about it. It's this new study. What exactly is the new study?

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Zhu Xiongying was not embarrassed at all because he was carrying personal information. He just wanted to do this. He knew that it was not easy to promote new learning and would not be accepted by traditional scholars, so Zhu Xiongying found some students who were more upright and popular.

In the future, civil servants will definitely not just be those who read the books of sages!
Chapter completed!