"Brother Qi, why don't you know how to count?" someone shouted loudly.
Zhu Shu's eyes widened and he said, "How can you accuse someone of innocence out of thin air?"
"What kind of innocence? We have all read your paper, and there is not a single correct answer. Are you ashamed?"
Zhu Shu blushed, and the veins on his forehead popped out, and argued: "I am just a temporary handicraftsman... I also read poetry and books, and was taught by the emperor!"
"What did Huang Kao teach you? When Huang Kao teaches you, you always have diarrhea!" Among the crowd, a white-faced, long-bearded middle-aged prince said with a smile. He was Lao Zhu's sixth son, King Zhu Zhen of Chu.
It turned out that in the past few days, the other kings arrived one after another, including Chu King Zhu Zhen, Su King Zhu Mei, Qing King Zhu Zhu, as well as Zhu Song, Zhu Mo, Zhu Dong, Zhu Ying, etc. who had not yet had time to join the vassal.
In addition to the kings who had already arrived, basically all of Zhu Yuanzhang's living sons gathered in Peiping. Even when Zhu Di ascended the throne, none of them came so fully.
Among these princes, they are obviously divided into three groups. Among them, Zhou Wang Zhu Ji, Chu Wang Zhu Zhen, and Shu Wang Zhu Chun all performed very well and had great reputations.
As for Zhu Shu, they obviously lack education.
As for those young princes, even if they were granted the title, they did not have time to become a vassal, so they were just soy sauce.
"In the future, all the children of the clan, including the princes, will be granted royal titles when they reach adulthood, and the title will be hereditary and irreplaceable... However, they will not be granted a title, and there will be no royal palace troops. The salaries of the kings will be based on those of first-class civil servants."
The kings looked at each other, but Zhu Mei was still unconvinced and said: "Your Majesty, this money sounds like a lot, but what should they do if my brother has children?"
Zhu Zhanji encouraged Zhu Shu in a serious manner. Everyone who was still tense at first could no longer hold back any longer. They all leaned forward and backward, laughing until tears came out.
Zhu Di nodded, "They are brothers, yes! But he is not!"
One sentence, like a thunderbolt from the blue, exploded in the head, Zhu Xi was like holding ice in his arms, and it was completely cold from the inside out.
Looking at the salary of the vassal king, all the officials almost wanted to vomit blood.
But no matter how you post it, that’s how it is.
"That won't work either... I don't accept it. Huang Kao conquered the Ming Dynasty. We princes should enjoy the glory and wealth, don't you think so?"
Xu Jingchang said: "Of course not. In the future, the clan will multiply and the number of people will increase. Whether it is studying for the imperial examination, joining the army, or doing business to get rich, you can choose at will without any restrictions."
Zhu Zhen's eyes lit up and he smiled happily and said: "It is true, God's grace is so great!"
Zhu Di didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Fourteenth brother, the imperial court cannot afford it, Duke Dingguo also said... Then fourth brother, if I tell you one more thing, fourth brother is also afraid, afraid that you will imitate fourth brother!"
However, Zhu Zhanji didn't want to let him go, so the black boy came directly in front of Zhu Shu.
Zhu Di waved his hand, "I never thought about Jing Nan at the beginning!"
Xu Jingchang was calm and said, "I have the title of Duke of Dingguo, but it is only limited to one person. If I have several sons, except for those who inherit the title, they will all be commoners."
Zhu Shu glanced at him with the corner of his eye and said nothing. Obviously, this was someone who had not been taught a lesson.
Xu Jingchang took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, reforming the clan regulations can not only save expenses, but also promote the friendship between the heaven and the family. It is really a good thing that has the best of both worlds. It will benefit the country on the top and the people on the bottom. I hope your majesty will issue an edict."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "I roughly estimate that after each vassal king reaches adulthood, he can get about 300,000 taels of wealth. Calculated based on 15% dividends every year, even if it is 45,000 taels, it is several times the salary.
It’s still more, enough to live well and have good food and clothing, so it’s not an exaggeration!”
By the way, Prince Ning Zhu Quan, who had made several unlucky mistakes in the past, was also brought here.
Facing the room full of pigs, Zhu Shu's face turned red, he groaned and pulled up a chair, sat down, lowered his head and said nothing.
Zhu Shu had been domineering for half his life, but he fell into the hands of a grandchild. It was really tragic.
Zhu Di nodded, "Yes, that's what it means. What do you think?"
Zhu Di nodded, "What do you say? Do you have anything else to say?"
Zhu Di suddenly pointed at Zhu Zhanji, then walked up to Zhu Lai, reached out and grabbed his wrist, and said with emotion: "Fourteenth brother, fourth brother will die sooner or later. This inheritance will be passed down to Zhu Zhanji.
He is not that close to you anymore. Zhu Yunwen was so ruthless that he forced his twelfth brother and his whole family to commit suicide by setting fire to fire... He wanted to kill me, but he was not polite at all!"
Zhu Zhanji tilted his head, "But you don't even know how to teach children! This is not bullying, this is helping people, helping students who are lagging behind... Uncle Seventh, come on, study hard, and try to wear a little red flower at the end of the semester.
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The feelings will only become more indifferent, and the attacks will become more ruthless, without any burden.
Zhu Di nodded vigorously, "That's natural. My grandson is definitely not that beast like Jianwen."
I have to say that Lao Zhu is also used to suffering. He is so kind to his son!
What's even more terrible is that a vassal king will live and multiply. After several generations, there will be a county king, a auxiliary general, a auxiliary lieutenant... There are a lot of these people.
With him taking the lead, the other kings agreed one after another...the most positive among them was Ning Wang Zhu Quan.
Zhu Kai hummed and said: "I dare you, our noble Tianhuang, the son of Taizu, just enough to live?"
With one sentence, all the kings lost their voices again, sweating profusely on their backs and shaking all over.
A regular first-class monthly salary is eighty-seven dan, and half of it has to be converted into treasure notes. Throughout the year, roughly calculated, it is 500 shi of grain and 500 guan of treasure notes.
"What?" Zhu Kai suddenly stood up and said angrily: "Xu Jingchang, Duke Dingguo! Your family and the country live together, how dare you bully the Tian family like this?"
The later the Ming Dynasty reached, the more fiscal and fiscal resources were depleted, not only for the imperial court but also for local governments.
The horse fodder is provided for fifty horses per month. The satin horses are given to the craftsmen every year and paid to the prince to make them themselves.
"Then, what are you worried about, fourth brother?" Zhu Mei said stupidly.
At this moment, Zhu Di came in from outside. Zhu Di was still holding his precious grandson Zhu Zhanji's hand.
Xu Jingchang took a step forward and said seriously: "According to the rules of Emperor Taizu, an adult prince joins the vassal and is granted military power, a kingdom, and a annual salary. The eldest son of the vassal king inherits the throne, and the other sons are demoted, and so on... Emperor Taizu
Wise and powerful, he gave birth to twenty-six sons. In just one generation, they spread all over the north and south, and many famous cities were turned into feudal states. If this continues, in a few more generations, the Ming Dynasty will not be able to grant any title, and the treasury will not be able to give it to the vassal state.
The king's salary cannot support the three guards of the palace. So your majesty intends to reform the clan regulations."
It turns out that King Zhu Zhen of Chu is a capable man. He doesn't want to be trapped in the palace for the rest of his life. It would be a great thing if he could look around and enjoy the infinite scenery of the world.
"Dong Guo, I just want to ask you one thing. Can I get the money and pay the taxes I owe to the court?"
Zhu Kai felt a chill all over his body and almost cried: "Fourth brother, Taisun Renxiao, will definitely not be as good as Jianwen!"
"Seventh uncle, you can't do this. If you don't understand the calculation, you will be fooled."
At this time, the other princes, including Zhu Zhu and Zhu Zhen, were all frightened and bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I definitely don't have this intention. Please tell me clearly."
Hearing this, all the kings changed their minds... Even those who had not yet become vassals couldn't bear it, there were really too few!
Zhu Kai was stunned for a moment, then he quickly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, fourth brother, we are brothers!"
Chu King Zhu Zhen suddenly stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, I still have some hesitations. If we follow the new method, what will the family members do? Will they only live on this little money?"
Of course, with Xu Jingchang's advice, officials in the Ming Dynasty, especially the princes in Beijing, are now very good at paying themselves allowances.
Zhu Di looked stern and waved his hand, "Don't laugh."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "I have already said that if you are not a vassal, you will not raise soldiers and horses. If you are a first-grade official, you can get some extra allowances, which is enough to live on."
He hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed, "Fourth brother, how dare I think of rebellion? If fourth brother is suspicious, just kill me. Why bother to scare me?"
"Dong Guo Gong, who can you give me such a small amount of money?" Su Wang Zhu Kai suddenly said.
A prince can earn 50,000 dan per year, 25,000 guan of banknotes, 40 bolts of brocade, 300 bolts of silk, 100 bolts of gauze and Luo, 500 bolts of silk, 1,000 bolts of winter and summer cloth, 2,000 taels of cotton, and salt.
Two hundred flowers, a thousand catties of flowers, all year-old branches.
Zhu Shu was so angry that his face turned pale, "It's not that I don't understand, I, I just... I am a dignified vassal king, and I want to learn the lessons of children. It's too bullying!"
Zhu Yunwen was still a nephew, and when Zhu Zhanji ascended the throne, he was a grandnephew.
How much salary does a first-grade civil servant have?
Zhu Di sighed: "We are all members of our own family. I will tell you what is on my mind... I am afraid that the clan rules left by Huang Kao will need to be changed, and it will be a big change. Xu Jingchang, please tell the big guys."
It took the kings a long time to recover.
Xu Jingchang said calmly: "Don't worry, just listen to what I say... The feudal state cannot give you soldiers and horses, but you can give money. I have calculated that the imperial court still has many resources, such as canals, salt fields, and mines.
, forestry farms, fisheries, as well as overseas trade, and in the future there will also be land outside the territory, which can all be regarded as royal property. Since it is royal property, it can be rewarded to the princes. "
If a city has a vassal king, the consequences will not be good.
Xu Jingchang immediately said: "At the level of a county king, you can get 50,000 taels of property... After three generations, the clan will have to rely on its own ability to support the family."
Even if they exhausted all the grain and rice in the province, they would not be able to satisfy their appetite.
Compared with Zhu Di, the black boy Zhu Zhanji made Zhu Shu change his face when he heard about it and was frightened when he saw it.
He looked around, but no one answered. Zhu Lai was stunned. You cowards, are you really going to let others bully you?
At this time, Zhu Di suddenly said calmly: "Fourteenth brother, you don't want to take money, do you still want to be the same as before?"
It turns out that this man who pretended to be the King of Han to lend money was still carrying the debt!
Before Xu Jingchang could speak, Zhu Di smiled and took Zhu Quan's arm, "Don't be afraid, the fourth brother will pay back the money for you."
Hearing this, Zhu Quan's nose felt sore and he almost cried.
Fourth brother is so nice!
Then Zhu Di said with a smile: "Let's go, you all follow the fourth brother to the Martyrs' Memorial Hall to see how our country was founded in the Ming Dynasty!"
