So in fact, this means that within at least five years, most of the feudal kings will be working for the imperial court.
Zhu Qiyu's last words actually made his attitude very clear, focusing on the overall situation.
What does it mean to put the overall situation first?
To put it bluntly, once the harvest fails, the taxes from the court and the land rent from the feudal princes will have to be pushed back, with priority given to ensuring the tenants' food rations to prevent them from becoming new refugees and preventing trouble in the local area.
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This is the real purpose.
In fact, the core of all Zhu Qiyu's preparations during this period was to prepare for the next disaster.
Originally, he planned to take the money directly from the hands of the vassal king. For the sake of the people's livelihood, he didn't care about the ugly appearance. However, King Yin's entry into the palace gave him a new idea.
Rather than being a bad person and bringing the feudal king's money to the court all at once, it is better to lure them with profit and let them take the initiative to invest money in the people.
In this way, the risk of corruption by the subordinates is saved, and the feudal prince can be tied to the imperial palace so that they can receive a steady stream of blood transfusions.
Just doing this is a bit unethical. In a sense, this can be regarded as transferring half of the pressure of disaster relief from the court to the vassal king.
Of course, this is not without its benefits.
Once they can survive these few years and the years are good, Huangzhuang will definitely be able to bring them benefits.
Moreover, the vassal princes' contribution of money and effort can be regarded as playing a role for the court, and there will be a reason for 'indulging' them in the future.
With this in mind, the maids had already arranged his clothes, so Wynn stepped forward to report.
"Your Majesty, according to your instructions, Prince Min and Prince Dai have already gone to Wuying Palace to await their arrival. Do you think?"
Yes, Zhu Qiyu left Zhu Huixun and Zhu Shixi alone, but did not continue to discuss matters in Wenhua Hall, but summoned them to Wuying Hall.
Putting aside what he had just done for the time being, Zhu Qiyu raised his head and gave instructions.
"Let's go to Wuying Palace!"
At the same time, King Min and King Dai were also puzzled for a while in Wuying Hall.
"Uncle Minwang, tell me, why did His Majesty leave us alone?"
Zhu Shixi was only four or five years younger than Zhu Huixuan, but he was a generation behind him. What's more interesting is that when the two of them stood together, Zhu Shixi looked older.
On the one hand, this is because of Zhu Huixun's rich body shape; on the other hand, it is because of Zhu Shixi's experiences over the years that he ages faster.
After all, although King Min was not as good as Dai Fan in terms of salary and salary, Zhu Huixuan was favored by the old Min King Zhu Chu. When he was young, he applied for a title from the court for him early and got the title of King of Zhennan. Later,
When he was young, he was imprisoned in Fengyang High Wall for slandering Renmiao. He was even named the new Crown Prince of Minfu by the Jin Dynasty. He replaced the old King Min early in managing the Minfu, and he was well-off and wealthy.
When wearing it, you naturally look younger.
Not only are they different in appearance, but they are also very different in temperament. For example, now, both of them are sitting in the palace, waiting for the emperor to come with their hands folded.
However, Zhu Huixuan seemed much more calm and generous. In contrast, Zhu Shixi seemed to be uncomfortable no matter how he looked, and even when he spoke, he seemed very careful.
Seeing Zhu Shixi's appearance, Zhu Huixuan sighed in his heart, but on the surface he didn't react at all, he just said.
"If nothing else goes wrong, it should still be a matter of transferring the title of vassal to the vassal. However, the imperial court has just approved the transfer of the vassal to Qing, and the situation of the vassal to the vassal is quite complicated. Therefore, I think you should not have too much hope.
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After hearing this, Zhu Shixi's expression was a little complicated, as if he was remembering some not-so-good memories.
However, after hesitating for a moment, he still said.
"Uncle Wang, when I first wrote the letter, I said that Uncle Wang could help persuade His Majesty to agree to transfer the feudal clan, so I..."
When Zhu Huixuan mentioned this, he couldn't help but look a little embarrassed. He coughed twice and said.
"This, this is true, but the matter of moving the vassal is very important, and I can only do my best. If there is no Qingfan, it will be a sure thing. But now that Qingfan has taken the lead, it will be difficult for Your Majesty to do it.
Very, you must also understand the difficulties faced by this king and His Majesty."
These words were spoken with sincerity and sincerity.
Zhu Shixi's face turned red, as if he wanted to refute, but when he saw Zhu Huixuan's tense face, his voice inexplicably dropped.
"Even if the imperial court is in trouble, it can't be..."
"Instead of thinking about this!"
Before he finished speaking, Zhu Huixuan waved his hand, interrupted Zhu Shixi, and frowned.
"It's better to think about why His Majesty summoned you and me in Wuying Hall, that's the business!"
Obviously, Zhu Huixun was also a little uneasy at this time.
According to the system, Wenhua Hall and Wuying Hall have different purposes. The difference between the two is not just like the names, one discusses civil affairs and the other discusses military matters. Instead, they have different purposes. The most obvious difference is that they are literary.
The Hua Palace was usually used for the prince to observe government affairs and give lectures and readings, while the Wuying Palace was the place where the emperor lived and summoned ministers to discuss government affairs.
Of course, this is only in theory. Perhaps it is because before he ascended the throne, he had been handling government affairs in the Wenhua Palace. Therefore, after the current emperor succeeded to the throne, his early dynasty and imperial capital were in the Wenhua Palace, and the Wuying Palace was also used. But it is just like
The name is ordinary and is usually used to summon ministers and generals to discuss military matters.
Zhu Huixuan had been in the capital for a long time. He knew this very well, but what he couldn't figure out was how the two vassal princes had anything to do with military affairs. Could it be possible, and there were problems on the border.
Unusual movement?
However, even if there is something unusual at the border, the current acting prince cannot help...
With this thought in mind, a chamberlain came in to report.
"You two princes, your majesty will be arriving soon."
So, Zhu Huixuan put aside these messy thoughts, stood up quickly, and waited with his hands down.
Sure enough, not long after, the emperor's figure appeared at the palace gate.
"I will see you, Your Majesty."
"No need to pay homage, just get married."
Listening to the emperor's voice, he seemed to be in a good mood, which made Zhu Huixuan feel slightly relieved. However, after getting up, he was a little surprised that the emperor did not offer him a seat. On the contrary, Huai'en stood beside him with two
The chamberlain even removed the pillars originally placed in the palace.
This move was obviously authorized by the emperor, but the emperor didn't say anything, and they didn't dare to ask. After a moment's pause, the emperor spoke up.
"To be honest with you two, I have left you alone today for the purpose of acting on behalf of the vassal."
coming!
After the words fell, Zhu Huixun immediately turned his attention to Zhu Shixi.
Then, the emperor's voice sounded again, saying.
"As for the matter of transferring the title, Uncle Wang had already mentioned it to me before. This time when he came to Beijing, he mentioned it to me again. However, because the matter is so important, it has been difficult for me to make a decision. Today's summons
Come here, I actually want to ask Uncle Dai Wang..."
"Does this fiefdom have to be moved?"
The tone of these words was gentle, and there was no hint of joy or anger. However, judging from the content alone, it seemed that the person who came was evil.
Looking at Zhu Shixi, Zhu Huixuan gave him a wink, hoping that he would take the initiative to give the emperor a step forward.
Again, moving the vassal involves many things and cannot be easily moved. However, in the previous rectification of military settlements, Dai Fan took the initiative to report the land area, which was considered to have opened a hole in the entire vassal system. If Dai Fan had not taken the lead, the army would have been destroyed.
Adjustment will encounter greater resistance.
From this point of view, Zhu Shixi had made a contribution to the imperial court. Since he had merit, he should be rewarded. However, Zhu Shixi wanted to move to the vassal state for no other reason, which really posed a problem for the imperial court.
Zhu Huixuan was more or less aware of the progress of this matter. In the past few days, Zhu Shixi had entered the palace many times, but there was no result, which showed that the emperor was indeed in trouble.
Therefore, the best solution at the moment is naturally for him to take the initiative to give in and everyone will be happy. This is why Zhu Huixun just started to persuade him.
In his opinion, this matter may not be impossible, but with Zhu Shixi's temperament, it is very difficult.
If you really want to accomplish this, there are actually many ways. A reliable method is to recruit a few vassal kings with high moral character and respect, such as King Zhou and King Lu, to make peace.
Or he might have made some noise by crying, making trouble, and hanging himself, forcing the court to compromise.
Otherwise, go all out to bring disaster to the fiefdom, or even more extreme, occasionally go out of the city to hunt, provoke the guards and soldiers, and arouse the fear of the imperial court.
But just having a good discussion with such a good baby won't work.
To put it bluntly, the new acting prince is used to being bullied, is timid and follows the rules, so he is the only one who suffers.
Now, the emperor has said so, it would be better to bow his head earlier...
However, what Zhu Huixuan didn't expect was that the Prince Dai, who had always been timid, did not answer immediately after hearing the emperor's question. Instead, he looked troubled for a moment and said.
"Your Majesty, I feel that Datong is an important border town. Taizu set up a fortress to guard the border because he valued his grandfather's immediate martial arts. However, I have been dull since childhood and am not good at literature and martial arts. In the previous civil war, I relied on Guo Deng, the Marquis of Dingxiang.
I tried my best to defend, but I just couldn't lose it. As the king of Sai, I couldn't do my best, which really makes me feel extremely uneasy."
"A few days ago, I heard that the Ministry of War had submitted a report to Shaobao, and wanted to build a nine-border stronghold to resist the Northern invaders. The two towns of Datong and Xuanfu are the key to it. If the vassal territory of my vassal is still in Datong, there may be inconvenience.
, Therefore, I sincerely request your Majesty to allow me to move to the interior of the domain."
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After saying this, Zhu Huixuan's eyes flashed with light, and he couldn't help but look at Zhu Shixi in front of him again.
It seems that he underestimated the acting prince, and he was able to hide it. He was able to hold back this reason until now.
Zhu Huixuan did not know the details of the Nine-Border Town, but he had generally heard that it was a strategy proposed by Yu Qian of the Ministry of War. However, as soon as it was proposed, it was opposed by the ministers in the court, and even the officials who had always believed in it were opposed.
Yu Qian's emperor was not optimistic about this matter, so there was a quarrel for a while and the matter was settled.
But what is certain is that since Yu Qian has proposed such a big policy, it means that he already has a plan in mind and will not give up easily.
In this case, Dai Fan is still in Datong City, which will indeed have an impact. After all, the current Dai Prince is cowardly, but it does not mean that it will be like this for generations. If there is another Zhu Gui like this in the future, it will take the court
It is indeed a hidden danger to ignore the imperial edict.
It is somewhat certain to use this reason to persuade the emperor.
However, is this kind of idea really something that King Dai can come up with?
As expected, after hearing these words, the emperor was a little surprised. After thinking about it for a while, the emperor suddenly said.
"Uncle Dai Wang, does he know anyone?"
"May I ask who your Majesty is talking about?"
Zhu Shixi seemed a little uneasy and asked bravely.
Then, a smile appeared on the emperor's face and he said.
"The son of Marquis Changping, Yang Jie!"
Hearing this name, Zhu Shiyi was stunned for a moment, then he bowed his head and said honestly.
"Your Majesty, forgive me..."
Yang Jie?
Zhu Huixuan blinked and remembered the man who caused a commotion on the border some time ago. However, what is his relationship with King Dai?
With this question in his mind, Zhu Huixuan was looking forward to the emperor and Zhu Shixi saying more, but unfortunately, after saying these words, the emperor obviously understood the whole story, so he did not continue to ask, but said:
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"It's unlikely that the Nine Borders thing will happen within a few years. Regardless, even if it does happen, I can feel more at ease with Uncle Wang in Datong City. There is no inconvenience."
"However, Uncle Wang has made great contributions to the imperial court. Since he wants to move the vassal state, I will naturally try my best to help. However, the Qing vassal has just moved to the mainland. If the vassal is moved again, clans from all over the country will inevitably discuss it. Therefore, if the vassal is to be moved, Jiangnan will help him.
I'm afraid it won't work."
"However, in other places in the mainland, the mountains are high and the water is far away, and the environment is harsh. I'm worried that Uncle Wang won't be able to adapt!"
The inward movement of the Qing vassal was a favor given by the imperial court in order to allow King Qing to cooperate in reorganizing the army.
However, this grace cannot be used indiscriminately, otherwise, if the vassal kings each use it as a threat to change themselves to a better fiefdom, the court will definitely be in chaos.
Therefore, just like what the emperor said, if the Daifan Dynasty wants to move inward, then it will definitely not go to a good place.
After hearing this, King Dai was obviously a little disappointed, but after only a short moment, he gritted his teeth and said.
"Your Majesty clearly knows that I just want to move to the mainland. As for where to go, I will obey your Majesty's orders. I will have no complaints!"
Although he couldn't get any good fiefdom, the emperor finally relented, and the king naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity.
However, after saying this, Zhu Huixun on the side sighed a little. He didn't know how much of a shadow this old king had left on Zhu Shixi, so that he hated Datong City so much and had to pay such a heavy price.
Change the domain.
Of course, compared to this, Zhu Huixuan was more curious about where the emperor planned to move Dai Fan. The mountains were high, the water was far away, and the environment was harsh. Is it possible that he wanted to be neighbors with Min Fan?
Otherwise, what would you do if you let him come over together...
Zhu Huixuan was thinking this on one side, while the emperor on the other side had already spoken, saying.
"There are two capitals and 13 provinces in the Ming Dynasty. Each province basically has a vassal king, and there are only a few who do not have a vassal king. In recent days, I have received reports that Japanese invasions are frequent in the southeast, and it is necessary for a vassal king to be in charge."
"Dai Fan was originally the king of Sai in Datong. If he wants to move inland, I think Zhangzhou Prefecture might be Wang Shu's new fiefdom. I wonder what Wang Shu wants?"