Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 210 Governance and Prosperity
Every year at the end of the year, not only ordinary people's homes are busy, but there are also a lot of things in the court. Every department has things that they need to be busy with, and basically everyone can't take time off.

Needless to say, the Ministry of Officials needs to assess the performance of officials.The criminal department has to check backlogged cases, etc., and the household department has to consider the issue of money and food. At this time, I am busy summarizing and doing some inventory. This is a very normal thing.

It's just that for some people, it seems that this year's end of the year is even more unusual, and it is necessary to consider the current physical condition.

When Lao Zhu, who hadn't appeared in the hall for a long time, suddenly appeared, many people were really shocked.In their impression, the emperor who kept his fighting spirit all the time looked really old at the moment.The gray-haired emperor sat on the dragon chair, and he seemed to have lost the terrifying domineering aura he used to. He looked really old.

Lao Zhu, who appeared in the hall, listened carefully to the report, and suddenly began to cough violently.

Without saying a word, Zhu Xiongying walked quickly to Lao Zhu.Even if Lao Zhu winked quietly, Zhu Xiongying was still a little worried, and still worried that Lao Zhu's body was really in some condition.After all, Zhu Xiongying didn't dare to neglect Lao Zhu's age.

"Leave the court first, and the ministries have something to report." Zhu Xiongying said immediately after helping Lao Zhu up.

This time, the civil and military officials became even more nervous. They saw the emperor's grandson help the emperor to leave anxiously.This is an extremely rare scene in the past 30 years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Before that, it was really difficult to see the early announcement of the end of the dynasty in the middle of the opening.

This also made more people worry about the emperor's physical condition. Before that, the emperor had been ill continuously and seemed to be seriously ill.Everyone was worried at first, but looking at the current situation, it seems that it is worse than they imagined. Maybe it has really reached a stage where many people only dare to think about it in their hearts.

Being supported by Zhu Xiongying to leave, Lao Zhu showed some smiles, "It's okay, if we think about making such a fuss again, those people should be irritable. When we say abdicate, those people reckon it's just hypocrisy." talk about it."

"They all asked three times and made three concessions, but that's different from ours." Zhu Xiongying also laughed, and said to Lao Zhu, "The emperor's grandfather is sick, and these people are also watching. Really If it gets to that point, these people won't say much."

Old Zhu patted Zhu Xiongying on the back of the head, and said angrily, "You want to be emperor in such a hurry? If others hear it, they will say that you are forced into the palace and unfilial. Once you abdicate properly, don't act like an emperor for us." Xuanwu Gate."

Xuanwu Gate is definitely not possible, but if you are not careful, it is really possible to become Tang Taizong and force Tang Gaozu to abdicate, that would be considered a complete failure.After all, what Lao Zhu and Xiao Zhu mean is that the succession of Lao Zhu's family is a smooth transition, because the emperor is too old to take on the government affairs, so he can only give up the throne to the prince at this time.

It seems that only they know the plans of the grandpa and grandson, and their plans for the future are also very clear.After all, imperial power seems to be supreme, but sometimes it can be slightly restricted.

Obviously, Lao Zhu, the founding ancestor of the country, can bring some restraints to his descendants in many things, which is beyond doubt.

This may not only have some unilateral benefits, but there may also be many disadvantages.It depends on how you treat it, and you need to see what kind of things it is.

Zhu Xiongying has always understood the truth that you can't have both, and he also acquiesced to this fact.There are advantages and disadvantages, which is understandable, and there is nothing to say.

Zhu Xiongying, who was in a good mood, chatted with Lao Zhu, and the two were reviewing the memorial as usual.There are a lot of things at the end of the year. Obviously, there is no way to really relax at this time. When it is time to work hard, we must still work hard.

Little Zhu is also here, this little guy is the most private in the imperial city, there are almost no places he can't go.This is even better than Zhu Xiongying's treatment. Zhu Xiongying won't go to the real 'harem', after all, at his age, he still needs to avoid suspicion.

But little Zhu doesn't need to care about these things, she runs around happily and is very welcome wherever she goes.

Apart from the cuteness of the cub, the most important thing is that everyone knows that Lao Zhu dotes on his great-grandson.Everyone also understands that as long as Xiao Zhu grows up smoothly, he will be the crown prince and emperor without accident, and of course they want to keep a good relationship.

Little Zhu who came to Qianqing Palace was not idle, and sat on the ground by herself.Of course, Wang Chengen and Shuangquan were very careful, they must have spread the blanket immediately, so as not to freeze little Zhu's butt.

Lao Zhu was reviewing the memorial, and looked up from time to time to see his grandson who was seriously reviewing the memorial, and his great-grandson who was lying on the blanket and playing with small toys.

"You didn't come here when you were your age." Old Zhu said suddenly, and said to Zhu Xiongying, "You only came here when you were a little older. We were approving memorials with your father, and you were reading books and writing papers. Let's grind. We were so happy at that time, we beat the world and have successors."

Pointing to little Zhu, Zhu Xiongying said, "This is also the case. My grandson must teach me well. Four generations of us work hard, and a prosperous dynasty will be established. The emperor's grandfather established the country, and my father has governed it all these years. Daming has already It's a prosperous age."

This is not self-promotion, not deliberately praising Lao Zhu, this is definitely a fact.

When Lao Zhu ruled the world, the people were in dire straits, but now the world is peaceful, and most people can still eat, or even have enough to eat.The powerful Ming Dynasty oppressed the surrounding countries so hard that they could not breathe, and they were always worried that the kings of the Ming Dynasty would launch a crusade against them.

Although the existence of some corrupt officials cannot be ruled out, Lao Zhu and Da Zhu vigorously rectified the administration of officials in the past few years, which has indeed improved the administration of officials in Daming a lot.Compared with the widespread corruption of officials in the Mongol and Yuan Dynasties, the administration of officials in Ming Dynasty was much better.

Old Zhu laughed out loud, and was also quite complacent, "Prosperity is estimated to be close, but the foundation is solid. If you are enthroned, continue to pay attention to people's livelihood, and win a few big battles. At that time, the history books will inevitably say that It's a prosperous age, we have left you a good foundation!"

Zhu Xiongying still agrees with what Lao Zhu said.The current Ming Dynasty has already had the trend of a prosperous age, but it is not yet a true prosperous age.Perhaps after he ascended the throne, he added a little fuel to the fire, which can be regarded as the arrival of the real prosperous age.

As for the evaluation of history books, Zhu Xiongying actually didn't particularly care about them. He knew what kind of virtue history books were.

It was basically written by civil officials, and more of it was made by the next dynasty to summarize for Daming.By that time, maybe many of the things recorded will change, and maybe Zhu Xiongying will be a very successful and cruel emperor by then.

There is no need to pay special attention to these things. For Zhu Xiongying, it is better to manage the country well and leave a more prosperous and powerful country for the descendants of the old Zhu family.Even if there are unworthy descendants, those unworthy descendants can lose their family business for a few more years.

If possible, Zhu Xiongying also hopes to use his foresight to bring about some changes in this nation during this period.

He may have done some things, but he also knows that what he is doing now is not enough.He also hopes to be able to do more things, hope to be able to do some things better.

In terms of expectations and ambitions, Zhu Xiongying thinks that he really does not lack these. What he needs is time and more power.

After finishing the official duties, Zhu Xiongying looked at little Zhu and asked, "Yin'er, should I go back with me, or stay with my great-grandfather?"

Little Zhu, who tilted her head and thought for a while, replied in a childish voice, "I won't go back, I'll play with my great-grandfather."

For this answer, Zhu Xiongying was not surprised at all.Because he and Xu Miaoqing will still control little Zhu a little bit, but in Lao Zhu's place, little Zhu is a lawless little overlord, full of pampering.

What's more, little Zhu and Lao Zhu have a deep relationship. No matter how busy Lao Zhu is, as long as the situation permits and he is in good health, he has to see his great-grandson every day, otherwise he will feel exhausted.This kind of treatment sometimes makes Zhu Xiongying, a little Zhu, jealous. He didn't have such treatment when he was young.

Zhu Xiongying, who returned to the East Palace, thought about it, and went to see his precious daughter, just pay a little attention, stood in the side hall for a while, and then entered the hall.In this era, the infant mortality rate is relatively high, and many things need to be careful.

Seeing the slightly better-looking daughter, Zhu Xiongying smiled happily, "Is Ruyi still good-looking?"

Lian Qiongqiong smiled, and said to Zhu Xiongying, "Ruyi is very good, she doesn't cry very much, she just likes to sleep."

After rubbing his hands, Zhu Xiongying held back, his precious daughter is sleeping, so there is no need to disturb her at this time.Just let her sleep well, and if she grows up a little, she can be hugged.

Seeing Zhu Xiongying staring at her daughter intently, seeing Zhu Xiongying's loving eyes, Lian Qiongqiong felt relieved a lot.Even though the emperor's grandson had repeatedly said that he wanted a daughter, Lian Qiongqiong was still worried that what the emperor's grandson wanted was a son.And looking at the current state of the emperor's grandson, Lian Qiongqiong doesn't need to worry about falling out of favor, nor does she need to worry about her daughter not being loved.

"Our little princess!" Zhu Xiongying squatted down cheerfully, and said softly to Zhu Ruyi, "When you know how to call Dad, we will give you a canon. You are our first daughter, and from now on you will be our Ming Dynasty." The eldest princess!"

Lian Qiongqiong next to her felt her heart skip a beat, even though the grandson of the emperor was the crown prince, even though many people felt that some things were logical.But the daughter of the emperor's grandson is not qualified to be called a princess now, she is just a princess.

And the emperor's grandson said that now, because there is no outsider, so he showed his sincerity?

(End of this chapter)