Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 354 Abandon the lowly status and cancel the separation

The grand enthronement ceremony, like a hurricane, swept across the world in an instant.

However, Nanjing City, which is at the center of the storm, appears to be as calm as water.

In today's world, it is still the second year of Hongguang, and next year will be the first year of Shaowu.

The reason for using the year name Shaowu actually has a deep meaning.

Shao, the meaning of inheritance; Wu, the meaning of martial arts.

It can be understood as inheriting the great Ming Dynasty, or it can be understood as inheriting the ambition of Hongwu.

In order to show their orthodoxy, so.For the time being, Zhu Yixi hasn't changed much about the imperial system and laws.

Just like Emperor Yongle, in order to swear orthodoxy, he changed the legal reforms of the Jianwen period back to the original.

Having said that, how can a new dynasty be considered a new dynasty without some action?

Xiao Gui Cao Sui is not a good word for him.

"Come on!"

"His Majesty!"

With a call, an eunuch came eagerly from the outer hall.

Looking familiar, Zhu Yixi suddenly realized that this is an old man in Xiangyang.

The eunuchs and maids in the Nanjing Imperial Palace, except those who were innocent, young and too old, were arranged to guard the tomb in Xiaoling.

Although it is a hard job, it is not dangerous, and it can be regarded as the emperor's favor.

"Call some great scholars over here!"

Zhu Yixi was wearing black casual clothes, also called Yanfu, which belonged to casual clothes, and wore a black gauze crown, exuding a mature and stable atmosphere.

Clothes for various occasions tell the occasion of the emperor.

Dagon Mian, Tongtian Crown Clothing, Pibian Clothing, Wubian Clothing, Yanbian Clothing, and Common Clothing, these six kinds of clothing, plus the ever-changing plaid patterns.

It can be said that he can not repeat the same every day.

"Yes!"

The eunuch should go down.

After a while, the three people who had just gotten acquainted with the cabinet came quickly, and they adjusted their clothes and adjusted their breathing when they arrived in front of the hall.

"come in!"

Sitting on the imperial case, the emperor saw the three people bending over with their arms folded, and couldn't help saying:
"The new imperial court must have a new atmosphere."

The three listened respectfully.

"When I was in Xiangyang, I promoted the New Deal in Huguang. Now it seems that it is time to promote it to the whole world."

"I don't know which item His Majesty said?"

Zhao Shu's face changed, and he asked.

There are many New Deals in Huguang, so it's hard to guess.

"Abolish the separation of household registration, collectively referred to as civil registration!"

Zhu Yixi said in a deep voice, full of momentum.

The three of them exchanged eyes for a while, then Zhao Shu cupped his hands and said:

"The cheap one?"

"Depose too, depose all!"

Zhu Yixi waved his hand and said loudly: "The division of household registration established by the great grandfather back then is out of date for 300 years. It exists in name only, and it is not conducive to the overall management of the imperial court."

"Now, as the first legal order of the new dynasty, I intend to abolish the lowly status and abolish the separation of industry, military, and business people."

"What do you think?"

"What Your Majesty said is true!"

Zhang Shenyan's face was moved, and he hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "This is good governance, and the world is rejoicing!"

When Zhu Yuanzhang inherited the system of the Yuan Dynasty, he also inherited the classification of household registration. After all, this is a good way to manage the world.

For example, if the imperial court wants to build palaces and cities, it is not enough to be civilian husbands, but craftsmen are also needed.

At this time, the craftsmen from the craftsman's family can be gathered directly, and they can concentrate their efforts on major tasks.

Those with military status are responsible for fighting, those with civilian status are responsible for paying taxes, and those with craftsman status are responsible for repairing cities and other things.

But this method has imprisoned people for generations.

The son of a craftsman is not necessarily good at craftsmanship, and the son of a military household may not be able to fight.

More importantly, this kind of simple management is actually a breeding ground for corruption.

Of course, the later imperial court also saw the harm of household registration and carried out some reforms.

For example, during the Jiajing period, the recruitment system was implemented, and Zhang Juzheng reformed, allowing craftsmen and households to use silver as a substitute to save them from the pain of running around.

Therefore, it is true to say that household registration separation exists in name only.

Of course, the management and control of the humble nationality is still there, and there are still remnants of Jiaofangsi in various places.

"Your Majesty, after the separation of household registration is abolished, I am afraid that the household registration will be re-established."

Zhao Shu immediately saw the point and said in a deep voice.

In the past, the military registration was under the control of the Guards, the craftsman registration was under the Ministry of Industry, and the humble registration was the Jiaofang Division. If they were lifted at once, the place must be busy.

"Unified registration as a citizen is just that."

The emperor didn't take it seriously and said: "The world has been in chaos for so long, and the household registration has long been messed up. It's time to reorganize!"

Speaking of household registration, Zhu Yixi thought of the yellow book again.

In comparison, as the main source of taxation for the imperial court, the Yellow Book that controls land is the most important thing.

But now I don't have much energy to do it.

I am afraid that in a few months, the Manchus will go south again.

It is not bad to be able to abolish the humble nationality and change the situation of separation.

"Yes!"

Although the emperor asked them to come over to discuss, in fact, they agreed.

Zhao Shu had never joined the cabinet before, but he just vaguely felt that something was wrong, so he agreed.

And Zhang Shenyan is an old bureaucrat, and he knows everything about the cabinet.

After arriving in Jiajing, the power of the cabinet increased greatly. Generally, after the cabinet discussed, several opinions were divided and submitted to the emperor.

The emperor chooses one to approve, and then the official supervisor Zhu Bi makes an imperial approval, and the eunuch who holds the seal seals it.

Then the cabinet handed over to Zhongshu Sheren to draft the imperial decree.

If the emperor is not satisfied with his handling, he will call back, and if he is not satisfied, he can only clean up the cabinet.

To put it bluntly, the emperor seemed to be determined, but he was in a passive state.

But now, the emperor directly interviewed the cabinet members, and took the initiative in a few words, omitting several procedures.

Sighed.

Is this the power of the founding emperor?
After returning to the cabinet, Zhao Shu saw that something was wrong with Zhang Shenyan, so he couldn't help asking:
"Jin Ming, what's the matter? Do you still have different ideas about the household registration?"

"No no!"

Zhang Shenyan shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I'm afraid the chief assistant doesn't know. If it was before, the cabinet process would not be like this."

As he spoke, he explained the procedures of the cabinet.

Zhao Shu and Yan Chongxin were a little surprised, never thought that a decree would be so troublesome.

After thinking briefly, Zhao Shu said calmly: "As His Majesty said, the new dynasty and new atmosphere have changed compared with the past."

"After all, there is no supervisor of ceremonies to wear red now."

This sentence had a profound meaning, and Zhang Shenyan fell silent for a moment.

Yan Chongxin nodded, and said: "Let's follow His Majesty's thoughts, but this kind of face-to-face conversation is much more convenient than the memorial."

In the imperial power society, the size of power is distinguished by the relationship with the emperor, not the position.

The eunuchs and Jin Yiwei are the emperor's domestic slaves, so they have great power, and the cabinet cannot control them.

Today, Jin Yiwei and Li Jian do not have a strong sense of existence for the time being, so being able to meet the emperor every day is enough to make the cabinet power rise steadily.

After figuring this out, Zhang Shenyan came to a sudden realization, and said with a smile, "I'm a fan of the authorities!"

(End of this chapter)