Zhao Jing did not dare to be negligent and said hurriedly: "I am humble and grateful."
Zhu Di put his hands behind his back and immediately asked Jin Zhong, the Minister of War, "What do you think, Jin Qing's family?"
Jin Zhong pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, I think...it's not wrong."
"Oh?" Zhu Di was a little surprised.
This was really unexpected. He originally thought that Jin Zhong would strongly oppose it.
After all, the Minister of War is very sensitive about the issue of knighthood.
In other words, most officials in the Ming Dynasty were disgusted with the title of nobility.
Zhu Di smiled and said: "Jin Qing is also open-minded."
Jin Zhongdao: "The imperial court maintains millions of officers and soldiers. The manpower and material resources these millions of officers and soldiers spend every year are really immeasurable. Not only do they have to be granted land to farm, they have to spend a lot of effort on horse administration, and now they have to purchase a large amount of troops.
Firearms, supplying them with military rations, and other rewards are too numerous to count."
After a pause, Jin Zhong continued: "What is the purpose of spending so much effort? It is to ensure the peace of our Ming Dynasty so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. I have seen the military exploits of the Model Camp with my own eyes. As for the
In fact, I have only now learned about the military training methods of the Model Camp from His Highness the Crown Prince. If His Highness the Crown Prince said, such a shocking method is indeed worthy of praise and promotion."
Yang Rong obviously knew what Jin Zhong meant, so he invited Jin Zhong to his room and asked someone to invite Hu Guang and Jin Youzi together.
Zhu Di sighed and said: "It's really difficult for you. From a love point of view, he is like your father and brother. But from a legal point of view, you have to teach him to train well in the camp. I'm afraid it will be unbearable.
, that’s why you can’t bear to ask, right?”
But who knew that Zhu Di had deceived him all his life, and people like Zhang Anshi had also deceived Zhu Di for half his life.
Zhang Anshi also wanted to ask, is it true? So many people received rewards, but he, the person who personally sent the prince to the model camp for training, was ignored.
However, since the emperor held the purse strings and had demands from others and needed the treasury to compensate for the emperor's selfish desires, he had to make certain concessions to the civil servants in certain places, thus achieving a certain delicate balance.
Zhu Di then smiled and said, "I didn't reward you this time. Do you know why?"
Zhu Yong said: "I understand now."
Everyone sat down and held tea with each other. First they talked about the weather, and then they talked about the floods in the Huaihe River and the severe drought in Henan.
Of course, he had already obtained the title of earl by virtue of his military exploits, but now he was granted the title of marquis, which was an unexpected surprise.
Zhu Yong and the other three also left with the ministers.
Jin Youzi pondered for a moment and said: "If what the prince said is true, it will teach the officers and soldiers in the army how to read and write, as well as the way of family and country. Isn't this the first of its kind in the world? Sage Kong once said, there is no difference in teaching, if I
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Even the officers and soldiers know the etiquette, justice and integrity, so I am afraid they have to praise you. Mr. Hu, your Majesty's thoughts are very clear. This is a piece of gold to buy bones, and a dozen or so titles can be used to build a tree of trust. As far as I am concerned, this is
Good thing."
"Fortunately, the treasury is now abundant. Otherwise, the people will suffer. We should ask your majesty to use some of the money in the internal funds to also provide relief. In this way, we can tide over the difficulties."
That’s it.” Jin Youzi said.
For example, the separation of the treasury and internal funds means that civil servants can control the money and food of the treasury. The emperor controls the internal funds, so he can naturally live his own life.
Zhang Fu asked curiously: "What did second brother understand?"
Zhang Anshi smiled and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has always..."
Jin Youzi said: "But there are also many allusions to loyalty and righteousness. As long as we teach allusions, we cannot help but teach people about the righteousness of the Spring and Autumn Period."
You know, in the past, His Majesty repeatedly claimed that he was the favorite son of Emperor Taizu Gao. Emperor Taizu Gao had no choice but to give the throne to Emperor Jianwen. Now, he has succeeded Taizu by succeeding to the throne.
Emperor Gao's wish.
Zhu Yong said: "I see, His Royal Highness is already qualified in the infantry battalion. His best skill is arithmetic. It would be more suitable to be transferred to the artillery battalion."
In the evening, Jin Zhong came to see him.
Zhu Di said again: "It's just these things, why didn't you talk to me beforehand?"
Yang Rong and others all returned to Wenyuan Pavilion.
Jin Zhong smiled and said: "If I hadn't been the Minister of the Ministry of War now, I would really want to tell the fortunes of the gentlemen. Well, let's talk about serious matters. As for the Ministry of War, the charter was drafted in the past two days, but it's only the uncle's.
The name still needs to be discussed with the princes."
Zhang Fu touched his head and seemed to understand the context: "Second brother, are we still training him well now?"
Qiu Song: "..."
Zhang Anshi was directly fucked into silence.
Hu Guang was a traditional Confucian scholar-bureaucrat. They were a group of scholars. This group was self-aware, and thus gave birth to a set of national systems that they considered reasonable.
On the other side, the half-drunk Zhu Di took a sip of tea. The warm tea, with its faint fragrance, suddenly made him sober up.
Disasters in ancient times were always continuous, but this year there have been many major disasters, which made the Lords of Wenyuan Pavilion frown.
Hu Guang was obviously still worried, saying: "What they teach in the camp may not be..."
"If your Majesty only rewards a few princes and rewards with a little money, it will make the officers and soldiers in the world know that if they can follow the example of the model camp, they can also be named princes and become prime ministers in the future. Therefore, each and every one of them should learn from it with all their heart and soul."
, then... for the imperial court, instead of losing a few rewards, it has gained millions of elites, which is really a gratifying thing."
Turning his head, he suddenly told the truth.
This is actually a very painful feeling. On the one hand, the things that he originally believed in deeply have been riddled with holes. In fact, Hu Guang himself no longer believes in these things.
Hu Guang paused, seemed to be thinking about something, and finally said: "Okay, this is indeed correct, Zhang Anshi did do a good thing, I admit it!"
Jin Zhong remained silent, as he was too lazy to argue with him.
Hu Guang was not stupid, but he believed it deeply, but he did not dare to believe it, because what would end was not only his own set of etiquette concepts, but also the pastoral songs of people like him for generations.
Jin Zhongdao: "If there is injustice, we will cry. I see, some people have no way out."
Zhang Anshi said: "Yes."
Hu Guang pursed his lips and fell silent.
"This..." Zhang Anshi lowered his head and said, "I have a lot of things to do at hand right now. Regarding His Highness the Crown Prince's affairs in the model camp, I actually..."
Zhang Anshi said: "If Emperor Taizu Gao knew about His Majesty's achievements, I don't know how happy he would be."
Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty understands his ministers."
This is digging your own grave!
However, for such matters, it was not necessary for him, the Minister of War, to come in person. He insisted on coming here, obviously also wanting to listen to the suggestions of the Wenyuan Pavilion princes.
The treasury is insufficient, but the wealth in the internal funds is many times that of the treasury. He controls the world's soldiers and horses, controls the royal guards, and at the same time holds the money bag of the emperor. His power is almost beyond all.
These brothers have all been granted the title of marquis today, so they are in a good mood and look very proud.
Before Zhang Anshi could finish speaking, Zhu Di waved his hand and said: "You don't always have to say good things about him. He has been a nurturing gift to you. You have to speak for him everywhere. It's just my own son. His strengths and
Do I not know the shortcomings? Now that he has this knowledge and is in good health, I am indeed very happy."
Once the emperor ran out of silver or was short of money, he would of course try his best to reach out to the treasury. This would lead to a game between the palace and the officials. Such things were not uncommon in history.
Zhu Di smiled and said: "You are wrong. The most important thing for Emperor Taizu and Gao is his children and grandchildren. I cannot say these words to outsiders, so I will simply tell you today. I am the heir of Emperor Taizu Gao. He
Sincere love
I, but Zhu Yunwen and others...why don't Emperor Taizu Gao have pity for them? I know very well what I have done. Although Jing Nan did it out of necessity, it is not necessarily fair to say that it was completely aboveboard.
"
At times like this, it's inevitable to complain without reason, so just say it's right.
Zhu Di waved his hands and said: "I am old. Although everyone calls me Long Live, the birth, old age, illness and death of a person cannot be changed no matter how many times I say Long Live. I respect the Heavenly Patriarch and only ask for the rest of my life to do something for my descendants, so that I can be better in the future."
When I return to heaven and see Emperor Taizu Gao, I will never scold him."
It seemed that all of a sudden, I had another idea.
Zhu Di nodded and said: "Yes, money has to be spent on the blade, and the same goes for rewards. When I was in trouble, if there was such a warrior camp, why would it take several years to reach Nanjing? After several years of trouble, another result was caused
How much disaster has caused the world, and how much money has been spent
How much money and food do the Southern and Northern armies have? This shows how important it is to have elite soldiers. Today I will spend thousands of gold to buy bones, and let the world know that I have many rewards, and there is nothing I can't bear to part with. As long as the energy efficiency model camp can be accomplished, these rewards will be
What is it?"
Zhu Gaochi looked surprised and didn't know how to respond.
Everyone knows this very well, and naturally, whether it is Zhang Anshi or others, they all said with a smile, Your Majesty is right, I was the lice on Emperor Taizu Gao's head at that time, and Emperor Taizu Gao was
Think so.
"In the past, he was too kind and suffered too little hardship. Didn't His Majesty say that? When he was in the desert, it was just suffering. In comparison, this is nothing." Zhu Yong said seriously.
Yang Rong smiled and said: "There is also a time when Mr. Hu admits defeat?"
Zhu Di said: "I have decided to let the prince stay in the model camp for a few more days. On the one hand, it is to let him practice his body again, which is good for him. Secondly, to teach him the hardships of officers and soldiers in the army, which will be good for his future."
It’s also very helpful. You don’t have to ask about these things in the future, just teach him to understand them by himself.”
He left Zhang Anshi alone.
Hu Guang said depressedly: "I'm just complaining. Why is Jin Gong so stubborn and careless about others?"
Having said this, Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaochi with a little more hope in his eyes, and said: "You are my son, and today's peace is many times better than my situation back then. Now... let you continue.
In the camp, one is to take care of your body. The other is to be of great benefit to you. Just learn it carefully and you won't go wrong."
Zhu Gaochi looked at Zhu Di's concerned eyes and could only say: "My son, I obey the order."
After that, Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaochi and said: "The prince has been in the camp for several months. Originally, Zhan Shi's mansion would be impossible without the prince. But right now, it is important for the prince to take care of his health. Today, I allow the prince to rest for five days.
From now on, I will still go back to the model camp and listen."
He looked at Zhang Anshi for a long time and then said: "If the prince can do this, I feel relieved."
The top title in the Ming Dynasty should be the two Dukes of the Xu family, that is, the Duke of Wei and the Duke of Ding, the brothers of the Xu family.
Zhang Anshi said: "That's what your Majesty said."
Zhang Fu seemed particularly excited. Behind the gate, he was thinking about being granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister.
Zhu Di looked at Zhang Fu again: "I will also give you a marquis."
Of course, he still wanted to save face, so he put on a calm look and said: "I don't have any merit..."
Zhang Fu's eyes lit up: "Ah... that's right, it's time to put an extra burden on His Highness. His Highness the Crown Prince will be very pleased to know that, so it's been decided."
Everyone is still chattering here.
At this time, since Jin Zhong was talking about business, Yang Rong said: "Let the Ministry of Rites decide on this matter. Liu Butang... has drawn up the charter, and we will discuss it later."
Hu Guang raised his eyebrows and said plausibly: "A gentleman can't even tell the difference between right and wrong?"
While speaking, Zhu Yong and Zhang Fu looked at each other, and then their eyes fell on Qiu Song, who had his hands crossed.
Zhu Di glanced at Qiu Song and said, "Let him follow this example. We must issue an edict clearly and tell the world."
He even knows better than anyone else that no one can hide the achievements brought about by the New Deal. It seems that the only way out for the world is the New Deal.
Jin Zhong, the Minister of War, needs to come to Wenyuan Pavilion to go through the formalities because he involves a large number of military ministers and knights.
Hu Guang frowned: "Hey..."
After hearing this, Jin Zhong smiled and said: "Where does the money in the internal funds come from? Why is the treasury in deficit? After all, isn't it just that we can't get the money? The money and food in the world are gone again.
Where, Mr. Hu can’t figure it out? Yes
I see, Mr. Hu is pretending to be confused. It is treasonous to say that he is controlled by others. Of course, Mr. Hu is straightforward and there is no need to care about it. But where the money and food went, you know and I know, and everyone in the world knows it.
I know.”
Jin Zhong pondered for a moment, and then said: "I am in charge of the Ministry of War, and I have always been opposed to the imperial court's excessive rewards. But I am not a stingy person. I serve your Majesty in front of the Ministry of War, so I should learn to settle this account well.
, which rewards should not be spent and which ones must be spent, but I still understand."
Now, he is quite accustomed to the life in the model camp, but someone with a family and a career cannot stay in the camp all day long.
…………
However, after Zhu Yong became a duke, he unexpectedly got a hereditary and irreplaceable marquis, which shocked him and made him speechless for a moment.
But now, apparently the situation is exactly the opposite.
This is too cruel, but Yang Rong has a good heart.
His elder brother Zhang Fu is now a British duke. Of course, this is because of his father's influence, and Zhang Fu is only the second son and is not qualified to take the title.
What's more, he couldn't understand what his father meant by making such a decision?
Seeing Zhu Gaochi's uneasy look, Zhu Di said: "When I was in the reign of King Yan, Emperor Taizu Gao once said that it was impossible to raise a noble son in the palace, so he ordered me to conquer Peiping and fight in the army several times.
Attacking the desert is like half a soldier's life."
He shook his head, worried about this.
Zhu Di said grandly: "Du was granted the title of uncle. As for you... I will make you a marquis again. If you attack your father's duke in the future, your title of marquis can be passed on to your second son. In your Zhu family, there is one
A Duke, a Marquis, hereditary and irreplaceable!"
After that, Zhu Di asked Zhu Yong vigorously: "How many thousands of households are there in the camp?"
Only then did Zhu Di remember that today's serious business seemed to be to entertain the Tatar, Walasan Khan, and he smiled and said: "This Wurige is also a good man, so I gave him one hundred thousand gold. Although the other Boke warriors were disappointed, they were defeated.
But he is still a man and is given fifty thousand gold."
Hu Guangdao: "Nowadays, when it comes to the affairs of the imperial court, people are always reaching out to ask for money. Little do they know that...they are soft-handed and can eat soft-mouthed... In the long run, whenever the court uses money, it will be subject to restrictions..."
Even Taiping Prefecture was actually within the scope of the disaster. After all, the Huaihe River floods caused Taiping Prefecture to suffer a lot of losses.
Zhang Fu's body trembled slightly.
Zhu Yong was startled when he heard this and stammered: "Ten... thirteen people..."
Hu Guangdao: "Are there too many knights this time?"
So he hurriedly said: "I thank your Majesty for your grace."
Sanhan looked like he was crying with gratitude and hurriedly thanked him.
As he spoke, Zhu Di had a slight smile on his lips, which showed that he was indeed in a very good mood today. It should be said that the changes Zhu Gaochi showed today made him feel extremely comforted.
Yang Rong was surprisingly silent today. In fact, it would be meaningless to say anything at this time. He knew that Hu Guang was like a drowning person at this time. You have to make people wail a few times. You can't let anyone mentally
You are about to die, but don’t let people howl!
"But..." Zhang Fu said with lingering worries: "Will this make His Highness the Crown Prince hate us?"
On the contrary, all the ministers can think about every day is to rack their brains to get a few melons and two dates from the internal funds to save the emergency. This is obviously completely contrary to the ideals of civil servants.
Zhu Yong said: "Eldest brother has a clever plan. I'm afraid we have expected that we will be so lucky. This merit is given to us by eldest brother. It's strange to say that training His Highness the Crown Prince is actually a great achievement. In this way, we will have to
Do a good job."
Zhu Di was obviously in a particularly good mood today. He immediately entered the banquet and had a good time drinking. It was not until the afternoon that everyone dispersed.
Qiu Song: "..."
Jin Youzi said: "Why did Mr. Hu sigh?"
This makes Zhang Anshi very embarrassed. What should he say at this time?
Your Majesty, aren't you just teasing everyone?
Zhang Anshi's thoughts were going back and forth in his mind. He was a little unsure whether this question was a proposition, and he was afraid that he would accidentally answer it wrong.
After struggling for a long time, he finally took a deep breath and finally said: "Because of this, I feel very lucky."
Zhu Di glanced at Zhang Anshi in surprise. He felt that Zhang Anshi's words were meaningless.