As a dignified prince, there is no need to do everything personally.
Most of the work of building monuments is still the responsibility of local governments.
What the two of them need to be responsible for is to find someone to design the style of the monument, then choose the location within the appropriate scope, lay the foundation stone, and inscribe the monument after it is completed.
This is not a heavy job, but once the memorial hall is built, his name will be left on it, and it will be regarded as famous forever.
"Right."
Ren Ning seemed not to notice the expressions of the two of them and continued talking.
"I have been attending the Ancestral Temple these days, and during this period I read a lot of royal documents. I feel that the promotion and demotion of the royal family should be picked up again, lest too many princes and grandsons only want to enjoy themselves and not make progress."
Chen Xiulan and Chen Xiulan looked at each other, both slightly stunned.
According to the design of His Majesty Taizu Yunchui, the royal family should have been divided into princes, county kings and county kings, and each royal rank was divided into first, second and third ranks.
At the same time, like the generals' palaces, the king's rank rose and fell.
As long as they make enough contributions to the empire, a small county prince can be promoted to a big prince.
On the contrary, if the descendants of certain princes are inferior to each other from generation to generation, then the prince's palace can also fall to the rank of county king or even county king, and then it will lose the title of king.
This decision was well-intentioned, but within a few years of Taizu Yunchui's death, it quickly became nothing.
The reason is not complicated.
When the new emperor comes to power, only the brothers and sisters who have a good relationship with the emperor will survive; while most of the dragon sons, dragons and grandsons who have a bad relationship with him or even go in the opposite direction lose their lives or end up in prison.
During the days when I came down, it was easy to say if the brothers below did well, but if they didn't do well, they would only get a few words of reprimand at most.
After all, the palm of the emperor's hand is made of flesh, and the back of his hand is also made of flesh.
There is really no way to suppress these brothers who helped him ascend to the throne.
Not only for face in this world but also for reputation in future generations.
Unless someone commits a serious crime such as treason or rebellion, the lintel of the royal palace will almost never be touched.
So slowly, no one mentioned the rise and fall of Wang Jue anymore...
The fat man reacted first.
He raised his hands with joy and said, "Your Majesty is wise! I think this should have been done long ago."
It has been more than 600 years since the founding of Yunchui, and the Chen family is so huge. However, he has long disliked many people.
For example, Qingwang of Tamaki County.
When the Beihaiguan Pass was broken and Masato Nei had not yet established a firm foothold, Qing Wang actually didn't even want his family. He fled with his whole family and gold and silver, leaving only an empty Qing Wang Manor, which eventually became Huang The temporary station of the Ming Dynasty's Northern Army.
Later, Wei Junqian and others finally regained Beikuan, while the Northern Expeditionary Army was still fighting the Japanese pirates in Jiuyuan County and Huayang County. However, the first thing the Qingwang family did when they returned home was to hand out a brochure to Xingji City, asking for the expedition. Apologize and compensate for the Beijun residence and damage to Wangzhuang.
This is really unreasonable.
If it weren't for the fact that Huayang County was still a little far away from Yumu County and he really couldn't get there, otherwise Chen Xiulan would even have the intention of demolishing the Qingwang Villa.
Chen Xiujian next to him glanced at the fat man and couldn't help but frown.
If Yun Chui governs the country with filial piety, the new emperor will often not overturn the edicts of the previous emperor.
He is the prince conferred by Emperor Changxing.
According to past habits, as long as no major mistakes were made in the future, the Ming Palace could usually protect future generations for hundreds of years.
But if Ren Ning really wants to re-implement the promotion and demotion system, it is estimated that within a few years, his family's prince's palace will become a county prince's palace.
Once the prince surrenders, everything must follow.
For example, the regulations of the palace, the level of the carriage, the number of guards, the number of manors...
Anyway, the dignity, prestige and property left to future generations will be much less.
What made Chen Xiujian most uncomfortable was that during the Changxing Emperor's reign, he had been looked down upon by several brothers because of his mother's clan.
Later, through my own efforts, I finally managed to get on the same level as Chen Xiulan and others. At this time, I can't say who is higher and who is lower.
But I'm afraid it won't be long before Chen Xiujian's child sees the fat man's child next to him again, and he will have to bend down and dismount, salute and greet him like he did before...
Despite this, Chen Xiujian did not dare to question it, and just followed Chen Xiulan in complimenting him.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty Taizu is wise, powerful, wise and courageous. He is like a dragon or a phoenix among men, and is rare in all ages. His wisdom is like a bright galaxy, boundless. He has led the empire to prosperity since the founding of Yunchui. Even if he passes away, he will still be there.
Like the stars in the sky, they can guide us and our descendants to forge ahead."
"The humble minister is stupid, but as your Majesty said, Taizu's rules can be strictly implemented. From now on, our Chen family will work together as one, and in the near future we will surely create a prosperous age unprecedented since Taizu."
"That's good." Ren Ning responded calmly and let the two of them go.
Returning to Prince Ming's Mansion, Chen Xiujian quickly found Chang Shi.
The two of them hid in the study together.
"Your Highness," Chang Shi looked at his master nervously, "Nothing happened in the Golden Palace, right?"
Ever since Chen Xiujian was suddenly summoned to the palace, Old Changshi had been worried. He was going over and over the things he had done recently in his mind, fearing that the man on the dragon throne would suddenly raise his butcher's knife over some trivial matter.
, killing the Prince of Ming Dynasty and making him fall into pieces.
Chen Xiujian felt warm in his heart, "Don't worry, Chang Shi, nothing happened in the Golden Palace?"
On the contrary, it is a good thing.
At that moment, he explained in detail what happened in the Golden Palace.
no way.
A long time ago, Ren Ning's position was very stable, and no one dared to challenge him.
The Prince Ming's Mansion had long since acknowledged his failure.
In order to save his life and avoid suspicion, Chen Xiujian dismissed all his staff early.
Now in such a large palace, the only one who can talk to each other and discuss something together is the old Chang Shi who has been with him for most of his life.
After a long while, Chen Xiujian closed his mouth, and Old Chang Shi also stopped stroking his beard.
"Your Highness, please forgive me for speaking frankly. The construction of the monument is an opportunity for our palace to be re-established and it is also His Majesty's inspection of you. From now on, the prosperity or decline of the palace will probably depend on this one move."
"So no matter what, you must do it well with all your heart."
Chen Xiujian agreed, "What the long history says makes sense, and I have written it down."
"Besides," Elder Shi stroked his beard again, "His Royal Highness is favored by His Majesty just like King Jin, so I think I can spread the news. But for His Majesty's subsequent decision, before the imperial edict is issued, I suggest that Your Highness try his best to
Stop spreading the word."
"At least it can't be reported first from our palace."
Chen Xiujian thought for a long time before he chuckled and said, "I know the importance."
Once Ren Ning's order comes out, the prince will be promoted or demoted in the future.
For the few members of the royal family who have made outstanding achievements like Chen Xiulan, this is naturally a great good thing.
But for the other dragons and grandsons who only know how to eat, drink and have fun, it would be a huge bad thing.
And such people account for the vast majority in the entire Chen royal family, including those guys in the Zongren Mansion who sell their old age off.
If so many people get into trouble, Xingji City will probably be in chaos again.
He, Chen Xiujian, wanted to take advantage of the fire and secretly told others the bad news first, but he was worried that Ren Ning would suddenly change his mind. If he was found out, he would either be dead or no longer a human being.
"Also," Old Chang Shi gestured with his chin in the direction of the Zhenguo Palace, "Your Highness, I'm afraid Your Majesty is paving the way for that family."
Chen Xiujian was startled for a moment and quickly reacted.
If the king's title can be promoted or demoted, then the Duke's palace can naturally be promoted or demoted as well.
"Nowadays, the government of Zhenguo has no rewards. I'm afraid our generation may see a king with a different surname." Old Chang Shi said.