Zhu Di and his wife, one biological son and three godsons enjoyed the imperial meal together.
That's right, Xu Jingchang is already sitting in the first position on the left, and the three pigs are lined up behind him. There is really no way, they are all too stupid to interfere with such an important matter.
The more Zhu Di looked at Xu Jingchang, the more satisfied he became.
You can't hide the look in your eyes when you like someone. The tenderness, excitement, and gleaming eyes made Zhu Gaochi jealous... He even suspected that if Xu Jingchang said he wanted to be a prince, his father would probably agree without hesitation.
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It’s really fatal!
Zhu Di also felt the strange looks from his three sons, and he coughed lightly.
"Since we are all members of our own family, some words can naturally be explained more clearly... I Jingnan raised an army and took over Jianwen's world. After all, he was Huang Kao's grandson and my nephew. The Zhu family killed each other, and the uncle and nephew
Fighting, this matter is not easy to explain. People's words are fearful and discussions are fierce. Since entering Yingtian and ascending the throne as emperor, although there have been suggestions from ministers to help solve problems, only Jingchang's nephew has taken action every time.
They are all just right, preserving the dignity of the royal family and taking care of the current overall situation. They are far-reaching and have won my heart, which really makes me very happy."
Zhu Di's words were completely from the bottom of his heart. Xu Jingchang initially saved Xu Huizu's life and did not massacre Jianwen's old ministers, thus stabilizing the situation of the court.
Later, through the case of the Liao family, the reputation of Fang Xiaoru and others was shaken, which was equivalent to giving them a strong push to be a coward and a traitor.
This time, the temples were inspected again to eliminate the possibility of Jianwen hiding, which could be regarded as quietly eliminating future troubles.
But having said that, I still have these insights after all, and I can see more clearly.
Xu Jingchang hurriedly nodded in agreement, but then said: "Your Majesty, as Taizu Shengrui, there are still people gathering around Jianwen, trying to shake the tree with a fly, these people will not disappear, they will only change their strategies and continue to make noise, focusing on
To summon Jianwen's soul and question His Majesty's national policy... After all, Your Majesty is continuing Emperor Taizu's strategy."
"No!" Xu Jingchang said simply: "There are some people who want to rely on Jianwen to seek benefits. The Jianwen Dynasty they talk about is just the Jianwen Dynasty in their hearts, not the real Jianwen Dynasty. They use this as an excuse and just want to get
Something more.”
Therefore, Xu Jingchang's skills are really good if he can accomplish things that even Zhu Di was amazed by.
"Your Majesty, I am here to say something bold. Your Majesty, don't try to change the minds of these people. They will not regret it because of how well your Majesty has done. They will only lament that they have lost their superior status and cannot give or ask for anything.
...Facing these people, Your Majesty has only one way!"
Xu Jingchang nodded and said: "Your Majesty is wise."
Xu Jingchang glanced at Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui. The two brothers subconsciously straightened their backs and lowered their heads to listen.
Zhu Di took a deep breath and slowly fell into deep thought. Queen Xu and the three pigs also put down their chopsticks, lowered their heads, and thought slowly, but unfortunately, they couldn't figure out the meaning inside, so they could only accompany him.
"How to replace it?" Zhu Di asked again.
Zhu Di was startled, and Zhu Laosan also said: "Father, look at those scholar-bureaucrats, they are eloquent and unwilling to do anything. They just want to be supported by others, eat and drink for free, and have to point fingers. The child's workshop wants
Whenever you want to find some craftsmen, you have to hire new people from your cousins. People who come out of the school don’t have the bad habits of scholar-bureaucrats. They are willing to work hard as long as they are paid enough wages. They are really rare talents."
"His Majesty has long since decided on the strategy of going to the West... to cultivate workshops, promote the prosperity of textiles, and develop industry and commerce. Merchants will benefit from this, and they will naturally oppose the rhetoric of the gentry. And they will regard your Majesty as the founder of industry and commerce.
The Mingjun Holy Lord of the Era, desperately defends His Majesty’s reputation.”
The two brothers spoke in unison, and it was obvious that they had found their niche.
Coincidentally, Zhu Di started his career through Jingnan, and he had a strong impulse to change everything... Xu Jingchang had opened a new door for him. Both sons had stepped in, and there was no need for him to linger outside.
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Zhu Di's face darkened, "Why, I haven't done enough?"
Some things need to be opened and closed, but some things must be done to the end, and you must not mess around.
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Your Majesty, the gentry landlords only occupy the land and rent out the properties. They do nothing but collect the rent. I really can't understand why such people have the nerve to claim to be benevolent and righteous?"
Even Empress Xu smiled and said: "Nephew, if you have anything to say, just say it. There is no need to worry about anything."
Zhu Di pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled helplessly, "What sage? I am helpless now!"
"Your Majesty, I heard that someone praised Fang Xiaoru and collected his poems and articles privately... I dare to say that if this continues, there will be many people who praise and sympathize with Jianwen."
Zhu Di looked at Xu Jingchang with expectant eyes.
But everything should not be messed up. After all, the power of merchants is still too weak. If they act too hastily and cause chaos in the world, the gains will outweigh the losses.
But you have to ask Jian Yi, Xia Yuanji and others. They still think that merchants are the source of chaos. They must focus on agriculture and suppress merchants and not allow merchants to grow bigger.
But it was the gentry and officials who controlled the scholar-officials and influenced people's thoughts. Moreover, they were intricately connected, highly united, and highly capable of action, and would not let go of any opportunity to counterattack.
Zhu Di took a deep breath and looked very unhappy.
Zhu Yuanzhang implemented a strategy to maximize the care of the people at the bottom...while Zhu Di adhered to a strategy to maximize the benefit of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Di suddenly spoke, interrupting Xu Jingchang's words.
So whether we talk about the Hongwu Dynasty killing innocent people indiscriminately, or talking about Uncle Zhu Di seizing the throne from his nephew...it all boils down to putting the emperor in a position of making mistakes first, and then finding ways to overthrow the old system and re-establish national policies that are more beneficial to the scholar-bureaucrats.
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But what to do next is still a problem.
Not only Zhu Di, but even Zhu Yuanzhang in his later years lamented that he had exhausted all means, but the officials were greedy and continued to kill them all...
Xu Jingchang nodded. At this time, Zhu Di had unconditional trust in him and might be able to tell some key things. He didn't think he was much better than those people. Without the experience of later generations, he would not even be as smart as Zheng Ci and others.
There is no way, these people are all rolled up from thousands of human beings, and there is no fuel-saving lamp.
"Stop talking!"
Xu Jingchang looked at the two brothers Zhu Gaoxu again and said seriously: "Your Majesty, please think about it. The King of Han and the King of Zhao make money by relying on their craftsmen. Naturally, they have to be kind to them, at least to keep the workers fed. And they also need the government to open their doors.
Shipping routes, voyages to the West, and wealth. That’s why they were willing to pay taxes to the court, enrich the country and raise soldiers. But when it came to the gentry, what they relied on for survival was the land in their hands. This was their foundation. When the tenant farmers died, they died.
Anyway, there are still new ones, so they will change if the court changes. As long as the new master still recognizes their land, they will be satisfied..."
"Furthermore, if you set up schools and use newspapers to influence the ideas of the people in the city, these people will also side with your majesty. Only in this way can we draw out the bottom line and dismantle the scholar-bureaucrats' scheme. Please think twice, your majesty."
In fact, this matter can be seen very clearly from the perspective of future generations.
This is a question of talking to oneself, it all depends on which side you want to stand on?
If the Emperor Taiping succeeded to the throne naturally according to the patriarchal rules, there is really no need to cause trouble for himself.
Looking at the three hundred years of Ming Dynasty history, we have to say that the gentry and officials had the last laugh and successfully sent away the Zhu Ming Dynasty.
No one in the Ming Dynasty, civil or military ministers, could do this... let alone come up with effective measures one after another, not even a single decent suggestion.
"Just completely replace them!"
"I have recorded what you said... How many slaves were found in the capital this time?" Zhu Di said casually.
After all, Zhu Yunwen cannot make the same mistakes again.
"What can we do?" Zhu Di asked.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Laoer quit, "Father, I think merchants are just greedy for money and profit, while literati are those who want both fame and fortune. They are ten thousand times more hateful than merchants!"
Zhu Di's expression suddenly changed, "I roughly understand what you mean. They clearly miss Jianwen, but in fact they oppose my national policy. Is Xiang Zhuang's sword dance meant for Pei Gong?"
After a while, Zhu Di slowly said: "I have talked with Master Yao many times. Master Yao told me that a large group of rotten scholars gathered around Jianwen. They opposed the old imperial examination system and were dissatisfied with their situation.
The reform of the imperial examination... Among the many old systems of the imperial examination, the vassal king is the most obviously out of date. Only then did everyone target the reduction of the vassal, and that's why I was able to achieve peace! It's ridiculous to build a text, with high vision and low hand, and gullible slander.
, if he fails, God will not allow it!"
People like Ji Gang only know how to trace and arrest people, and they will not let anyone go... But the problem is a political matter, which requires delicate techniques and a sound layout.
Vigorous efforts will not produce miracles, it will only overturn the table and smash the pot, which is self-defeating.
With a population of one million in the capital, there are only so many hidden houses. Looking at the entire Ming Dynasty, how many are there?
Zhu Di thought for a while and suddenly said in a deep voice: "It's not a good thing for merchants to be greedy for money and profit!"
Neither father nor son was used to the scholar-bureaucrats.
According to the views of Xu Jingchang and his two sons, the gentry and officials were extremely evil.
Xu Jingchang said: "According to estimates from Shangyuan County, there are at least one hundred thousand. If all the people hiding in the temples can be released, there will be tens of thousands."
Xu Jingchang really makes sense when he says that the gentry does not engage in production and just enjoys the benefits.
"In this way, all the found slaves and hermits, including the monks in the temple, will be handed over to you. I want them to work for the country. Do you understand?"
Xu Jingchang nodded vigorously, "I understand... I will arrange for them to be sent to the school for training, and then handed over to the workshop in batches to serve as workers."
When Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui heard this, they were overjoyed and said together: "Father, Holy Ming, in this way, the children's industry will develop rapidly, and they will also be able to contribute more finances and taxes to their father, enrich the national treasury, and help their father achieve a prosperous and prosperous age!"
