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Chapter 319 My Emperor's Holy Spirit

Chapter 319 My Emperor’s Holy Ming

Author: History turns to ashes

Chapter 319 My Emperor’s Holy Ming

Zhu Di rolled his eyelids, Queen Xu was sitting over there, and her two sons Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Gaosui were sitting with her. One to three, the advantage is mine!

He pondered for a moment and then said: "I have always cherished the people and put them first. I don't know how many times I have said this..."

"Father, this time I have to practice it personally." Zhu Gaochi added.

Zhu Di pondered slightly, took a deep breath and asked: "Boss, what do you want?"

"Father, you regard the Emperor as the head of all people, not the lord of them. Every year, you don't have to sacrifice to heaven and earth, but you have to praise the people. You don't need to reward the officials, you focus on taking care of the people, solving problems, and you don't need to be aloof and put the people first.

First." Zhu Gaochi said with emotion: "My father, my son, and others are stupid in their qualifications and have shallow virtues. They are not enough to rule the world and rule the people. Only by taking the people's heart as our heart and taking the benefit of the people as our responsibility can we preserve the Zhu family's country.

, so that the middle path will not collapse.”

Zhu Di pondered again and said slowly: "In terms of destiny, if destiny changes, dynasties will change. In terms of people's hearts, if people's hearts remain unchanged, the country will be stable forever."

Zhu Gaochi stood up quickly, bowed deeply and said, "Father, the Holy Ming!"

Zhu Gaosui was stunned for a while and then stood up, but this matter had nothing to do with him and was somewhat redundant... Fortunately, Zhu Di didn't look at him, but turned to look at Queen Xu.

"What do you think? What do you think... Also, what did your eldest nephew say to you?"

Empress Xu immediately said sternly: "Your Majesty, please don't accuse me unjustly. Jingchang didn't say anything about this matter...Besides, wasn't he imprisoned at home by you these days and not allowed to come out?"

Zhu Di was embarrassed for a while, and Zhu Gaosui said hurriedly: "Father, my cousin asked me to investigate the public opinion on the various ministries, and it happened to be assisted by the child. I know how he set up the problem... This kid is full of bad ideas, and he wants to use

This hijacked various ministries... Then he sent out invitations to people from all walks of life to go to the General Administration Department, and he also wanted to continue to manipulate the officials. He is a man with insidious methods and full of bad ideas. I think he must not be willing to reform my father."

"Why?" Zhu Di asked curiously.

"This is not simple. He definitely doesn't want the royal family to be clean and have no clues! Otherwise, how could he deceive Shengting and do whatever he wants..."

"Shut up!" Zhu Gaochi scolded Zhu Gaosui, "Third brother, why do you say that about your cousin?"

Zhu Gaosui flattened his mouth and said, "If you don't say it, you won't say it. But when he cheated me, he didn't show any mercy. Boss, you are not polite either."

"okay!"

Zhu Di was so angry that he scolded: "We are all brothers, and it is so disgusting to behave like this in front of our parents! How can you set an example for the world and be a model for all people like you?"

Zhu Gaosui was too frightened to speak, so he could only lower his head and remain silent.

Zhu Gaochi looked solemn and stared at Zhu Di closely.

And Zhu Di was pacing back and forth on the ground, sighing from time to time... This matter has really touched the royal family, and it has touched the foundation.

Since he succeeded to the throne, he has made continuous reforms and reforms, from civil society to military affairs, from agriculture to industry, and has gone through a circle, but the royal family has not touched it.

But now we have reached the most critical point. If the royal family cannot adjust, many things cannot be pushed forward. The new official science, Jing Nan's orthodoxy, Ming's orthodoxy... Thousands of things will face backlash.

If you have done so many things, it may become useless.

This is something Zhu Di cannot accept no matter what.

It's just that if you actually cut yourself with a knife, it really hurts.

Zhu Di pondered for a long time, finally stopped and whispered: "Boss, if the eunuchs are really stopped, won't there be chaos in the palace?"

Zhu Gaochi said: "If you are worried that there will be trouble in the palace, if you ask the common people to become neither men nor women and serve in the palace, I am afraid that you will break the love for the people first!"

Zhu Di was speechless for a while, and then said after a while: "Let's pass on the decree. From now on, no new eunuchs are allowed in the palace... Those who are not registered in the Ming Dynasty will not be counted."

In the first sentence, I thought Zhu Di wanted to abolish the eunuch system, but the second sentence brought him back... The eunuchs cannot be abolished, but the people of the Ming Dynasty cannot be forced to become eunuchs.

Although it is one step forward and half a step back...but the overall problem is not big.

Zhu Gaochi also breathed a sigh of relief and praised: "Father, the Holy Ming!"

Zhu Di asked again: "What about the cost of the palace? What do you think?"

At this time, Empress Xu said: "Your Majesty, when it comes to Emperor Taizu, he was quite frugal. Many decorations only used brass and were reluctant to use gold. I thought that the splendid things just looked good and may not be practical.

.I always feel that many things in the Xu Mansion are more comfortable to use."

At this time, Zhu Gaosui spoke again, "Mother, can you feel uncomfortable? The official kiln porcelain used in the palace is twenty taels per basin, and my cousin's place is at least 200 taels!"

Queen Xu glanced at Zhu Gaosui fiercely, "Don't talk too much. The Xu family needs some good things. What are you greedy for?"

Zhu Di thought about it again and again, and finally came up with an idea, "I remember that the palace's expenses are to be announced to the outside world and calculated by the Ministry of Revenue, right?"

Zhu Gaochi nodded, "Not only that, the construction of the palace also has to go through the Ministry of Works."

Zhu Di sealed his eyes slightly and suddenly said: "Boss, look at this, can you hand over all the personnel and objects in the palace?"

When Zhu Gaochi heard this, he was overjoyed. He already had a clue.

"Father, if you want to hand over all of them, that's not possible. There are still people who belong to the emperor in the palace... It's better to hand over the three main halls where the court meeting is held to the General Affairs Department, and leave the harem part to the Ministry of Works.

Maintenance. The ordinary furnishings and porcelain furniture in the palace are the responsibility of the Household Department. As for the low-level palace maids and eunuchs, they are assigned to the Staff Department, and the bodyguards are assigned to the Jinyiwei... If there is a problem with any yamen, they will be held accountable for their responsibilities."

Zhu Di snorted: "If you say so, do you want to hand over the palace?"

"No!" Zhu Gaochi said: "This is what I plan to do. Dozens of main eunuchs can be retained in the palace, and they will be responsible for the affairs of the ceremonial supervisor and the royal horse supervisor. The father can appoint a close confidant to take charge of the palace affairs. In the future,

The palace's expenses are only to provide for the emperor, concubines, and a few eunuchs. Naturally, the expenses will be reduced, and the father will have more money at his disposal."

Zhu Di frowned slightly and chuckled: "Will it really increase?"

Zhu Gaochi hesitated for a moment, "My child is stupid and doesn't understand what my father means."

Zhu Di sighed slightly, "I can't tell."

The emperor has no nonsense, but he knows it well... If it is really abolished and merged in this way, the inner court will undoubtedly be abolished.

At that time, Li Wenzhong advised Zhu Yuanzhang to stay away from eunuchs. Lao Zhu angrily scolded, "You want to weaken my wings?"

Just this sentence frightened Li Wenzhong so much that he died soon after.

What you are doing now is many times more cruel than Li Wenzhong's original suggestion...it is equivalent to abolishing the inner court at once. From then on, the government can only rely on the civil servants of the outer court to govern.

Ask yourself, Zhu Di is capable of holding court officials in check.

He solved the battle of Jingnan, the hidden danger of improper position, controlled the courtiers, and was familiar with the road... Zhu Gaochi also experienced it for many years, so the problem is probably not big.

As for Zhu Zhanji, this kid is probably smart enough to control the courtiers.

But if it goes on further, I'm afraid it won't work.

But then again, if the palace retains tens of thousands of eunuchs, there are still many poor children outside the palace who have no way out and can only cut themselves off and wait to enter the palace as eunuchs... This is not an act of love for the people anyway.

.

And because of the special nature of eunuchs, they have been regarded as proof of the emperor's stupidity since ancient times.

The use of eunuchs would further create a distance between the emperor and the people.

Losing the arm of the eunuch has increased the popularity among the people... How to weigh the gains and losses?

"Government should be based on the people!"

Zhu Di let out a long sigh, "Boss, let's do what you want now."

Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but be excited and hurriedly bowed and said: "My son, I would like to thank my father."

Zhu Di said again: "Go to the Xu Mansion and let that boy come out. It's such a big thing in the court, but he hides at home and watches the show. It's really abominable!"

Xu Jingchang, who was shot inexplicably, felt that he was particularly unjust. From beginning to end, he didn't say anything, let alone interfere with the court affairs. I just hid at home and fished. Did the fisherman offend you?

It's really baffling.

After complaining for a few times, Xu Jingchang patted his butt and returned to the General Affairs Department.

Because receiving so many people and chatting together in the palace is really a big deal, we must be careful to avoid any accidents.

What the people want to say is meaningful, but it cannot poke their lungs.

If someone asks Zhu Di to pardon Zhu Yunzhen, this would be too much and should never be mentioned.

Xu Jingchang had known the case for a long time, so he arranged it with ease and in an orderly manner.

Let's say that as the day of the big banquet comes... the people who have received the invitations gather at the Meridian Gate.

Xu Jingchang led his courtiers to greet him.

Following him were six ministers and cabinet scholars. In the past, these people were regarded as high-ranking people, deciding the affairs of a country and controlling the fate of thousands of people.

But today, they all have smiles on their faces and are very humble.

Although some people are smiling but not smiling, they still laugh after all.

Xu Jingchang said: "Everyone, today we are following His Majesty's order to welcome you all. Today we are the masters of ceremonies entertaining the distinguished guests. And you are the distinguished guests of the Ming Emperor! Your Majesty wants to listen to your opinions and understand your thoughts.

.Over the years, it can be said that such actions are unprecedented in all dynasties. My emperor, the Ming Dynasty, is willing to listen to the voices of the people and ask questions about government affairs. This is an unprecedented act by a sage!"

Xu Jingchang's voice was high-pitched and emotional, "Masters, please follow me into the palace."

The old Taoist was among the crowd. For today, he specially bought a suit of clothes. Just to show his identity, he wore a Taoist scarf on his head and a peach wood hairpin.

Walking into the palace with slow steps...

What is this?

Lingxiao Palace in the sky!

If you are lucky enough to enter the palace, is it considered that you have succeeded in cultivating Taoism and have entered the palace?

But no matter how good the Heavenly Palace is, can it compare to the human world?

It’s really hard to say, after all, in heaven, you can live forever and be free from illness and disaster.

This is not the case in the Forbidden City.

But even if he enters the Heavenly Palace, can he sit on an equal footing with the Jade Emperor and discuss the rules of heaven?

Obviously impossible!

No Taoist scriptures say this, let alone Buddhist scriptures.

Only I, the Great Emperor, have such a big heart...

From this point of view, this move is better than countless in heaven!

Everyone was led to the front of Fengtian Hall. When everyone came over, they found that there were several rows of small tables, and there was a small stove on each table.

This is the meticulousness of Xu Jingchang.

Because there are a lot of people coming, some of them are elderly, it would be bad if they hurt their spleen and stomach after eating something cold and contracted a disease after returning home.

You have to know that a certain seal madman holds a banquet for thousands of old people. After the banquet, many people hold funerals. The seamless connection is called silky smooth.

Xu Jingchang thought about it and decided to eat hot pot. Each person has a stove. It is hot and will not hurt the spleen and stomach.

Each person has a pot of meat and vegetables, and whatever they want to eat, the palace guards and maids carry the trays over, and everyone can help themselves.

Even Zhu Di agreed to this arrangement.

Inviting everyone to sit down, Zhu Di raised his wine glass and walked among the people with a smile.

"I have been emperor for almost five years, and I can't say how well I have done. I invited you here today just to ask if I, the emperor, and the ministers under me are doing well.

Are you letting everyone down? Just speak freely and don't be afraid."

When Zhu Di opened his mouth, he called himself I, not me... In fact, His Majesty, the Emperor, knew better than anyone else how to close the distance with the people. Without this ability, how could he lead a group of soldiers to defeat the strong with the weak and achieve peace?

Hard to succeed?

This has almost become Zhu Di's instinct.

When these people heard it, they suddenly felt friendly, and most of their sense of alienation disappeared.

Zhu Di, Xu Jingchang, Prince Zhu Gaochi, and other important ministers all held wine glasses and walked among the crowd, constantly asking everyone for their opinions.

If anyone has useful suggestions, Zhu Di will stop for a while and listen carefully. If he has any ideas, he will answer them immediately. If not, he will ask the Hanlin bachelor behind him to write them down.

This kind of on-the-spot political inquiry is really effective.

Not far away, a man bravely said: "Your Majesty, the price of food this year is 20% higher than last year. What will happen if the price increases again in the future?"

Zhu Di was startled and glanced at Xu Jingchang.

At this time, Xu Jingchang was calm and said, "Food prices have indeed increased, but this is because the imperial court intentionally raised food prices."

The people who asked the question were startled. Is this intentional?

Xu Jingchang continued to explain: "It's like this, cheap grain hurts farmers, expensive grain hurts people... This has been true since ancient times. Now the court has calculated that food prices are too low, resulting in weak consumption capacity among the people. To put it bluntly, the people cannot afford the city.

goods, pots and pans, bricks and tiles furniture. If the people cannot afford these things, our workshops will not be able to expand production, and the workers in the workshops will have no source of income. Such a big country cannot rely solely on selling

Give it to the barbarians to maintain the development of the workshop."

Xu Jingchang said: "In the future, the imperial court will invite all parties to evaluate the grain purchase price together, and then set a price. The range of adjustments will not exceed everyone's affordability."

The people nodded immediately, but Zhu Di said again: "Ding Guo Gong, just like this, there are probably some people who can't afford food, right?"

Xu Jingchang said: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. Therefore, the General Affairs Department is also planning to build a number of overseas granaries... The first batch of them include Annan and Champa, and others such as Luzon and Java are also among them. To ensure food security, let

Ensuring that everyone is well fed and will not starve is an important responsibility of the imperial court, and we must not be careless about it."

When the people around heard this, they couldn't help but exclaimed in unison, "Long live my emperor! Your majesty is wise!"

(End of chapter)


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