Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 237 The ancestral system needs to be changed!

Although there will be many things in the future, many things are unfolding in an orderly manner. After many things are arranged, Zhu Yunying doesn't need to worry too much.

For Zhu Yunying, what he needs to do is to make some strategic arrangements and arrangements, and he needs to do a good job of strategic planning.The specific execution obviously does not require Zhu Yunying to execute it in person, which is probably where the emperor is relatively relaxed.

It's just that there are too many complicated and trivial things, which also makes Zhu Yunying feel that it is necessary for the cabinet to exist.

When thinking about how to reduce the difficulty of his work, Zhu Yunying felt that there were other things to consider.

For example, the affairs of the clan, these are also things that Zhu Yunying needs to consider.Regardless of Zhu Yunying's disapproval of enfeoffing vassal kings, he is indeed using some means to completely remove some of the military power of those vassal kings.

It's just that Zhu Yunying is also very clear. Removing the military power of the vassal kings does not mean that everything will be fine, and it does not mean that everything is safe.Zhu Yunying is very clear about many things and can't just look at the appearance.

For example, regarding the clan affairs, Lao Zhu's treatment for the clan is indeed quite high.But for many clans, there are restrictions.

Zhu Yunying solved the military power of the vassal princes, and now many princes are also watching eagerly in Yingtian Mansion.The placement of these people obviously needs attention, which is also Zhu Yunying's responsibility.After all, speaking of it, he can now be regarded as the "head of the family" of Lao Zhu's family.

The salary is very high, it seems that the clan doesn't need to worry about food and drink.But you can't treat the clansmen like pigs, let them do nothing, and let them really just eat and wait to die.

Think about some clans in the late Qing Dynasty in history, that is also a 'lesson from the past'.Zhu Yunying can't guarantee that there will be no poor people in the world, nor can he guarantee that all the descendants of the old Zhu family will be outstanding.It's just that there are many things that really need to be considered carefully.

According to some of Lao Zhu's practices, the vassal kings of the Ming Dynasty were divided into feudal titles but not tin land, ennobled but not near the people, fed and paid but not governed affairs, and could not participate in the careers of the four peoples, and the title of title was hereditary.

Some of the previous vassal kings still had some power, and the treatment of these vassal kings was quite high.This is not good news for Zhu Yunying, especially if the prince's title is not downgraded, this is obviously a troublesome matter.

Staggering to the Qianqing Palace, Zhu Yunying saw Lao Zhu teasing little Zhu.

"Father." Seeing Zhu Yunying, little Zhu ran over happily.

Zhu Yunying bent down, picked up the little guy and threw it up gently.The brave little Zhu will not be afraid, he likes this kind of game the most.Not only his father would do this, but his great-grandfather and uncle also liked to tease him like this.

After throwing it three or four times, Zhu Yunying put down Xiao Zhu, who was estimated to weigh more than forty catties, maybe a meter short.This little guy is not chubby, just a little baby fat.

Holding little Zhu in his arms, Zhu Yunying said, "Grandpa Huang, it's time to find something for the uncles to do."

Lao Zhu was stunned for a moment, and immediately became interested.The throne was passed on to his grandson because his grandson was the eldest son of his favorite son Zhu Biao.Naturally, there is also the reason why Zhu Yunying's outstanding performance made Lao Zhu feel satisfied.

But this doesn't mean that Lao Zhu doesn't care about other heirs. This can be seen from the fact that Lao Zhu's salary for the princes is dozens of times that of first-rank officials.This does not include marriages or funerals, etc.

"Tell me, how do you want to play tricks on your uncle again?" Old Zhu was very interested, and also meant to be a little joking.

Zhu Yunying was speechless, and said angrily, "The grandson is not bad to the emperor's uncles. If he is willing to expand the territory, the grandson will contribute money and efforts. Besides, the grandson also thinks about our clan, so it is time to consider a business .”

Old Zhu didn't understand, and immediately asked, "The salary we give is not low, enough for them to live well."

"But Grandpa, our current clan children are not allowed to do things." Zhu Yunying said, "Especially when grandson has cut power like this, many clan children don't know what to do. Eating, drinking and having fun all day long, this It's not a problem."

When old Zhu was silent, Zhu Yunying continued, "Grandfather, the eldest son of the emperor's uncles does not need to worry, but the second son and concubine of the emperor's uncles need to worry. It will be passed down from generation to generation. Lieutenant Fengguo's salary is barely enough to live on. What if they are not allowed to work again?"

Guarding the identity of a clan and not being allowed to do anything is really like being raised like a pig.

Lao Zhu frowned, and then said earnestly, "We have thought about these things too, but if the clan is in power, chaos will easily arise."

For such a statement, Zhu Yunying is not unified enough.Even if the rules of setting up the eldest son of the Ming Dynasty are finalized, it is unrealistic to say that all the clan's children will keep their own place. That would be too optimistic.

"The grandson has also thought about these things. To be honest, the status of this clan is an honor, but it should not always be a shackle." Zhu Yunying also talked about his own thoughts, and said to Lao Zhu, "If a more noble title is also Forget it, our Daming can afford it. It’s just that some low-ranking titles should give the clan a way out to make a living.”

Old Zhu suddenly understood that the former Zhu Yunying had mentioned to reduce the treatment of some clans, especially when he said that the status of Lieutenant Fengguo should not be the lowest and would never be lowered.

In fact, in the past two years, Lao Zhu also reduced the treatment of some clans, and reduced the royal salary by a certain amount, so as to use it for the military and the country.Prince Changding Wanshi, King of the County two thousand stones, General Zhenguo Qianshi, General Fuguo eight hundred stones, General Fengguo six hundred stones, Lieutenant Zhenguo four hundred stones, Lieutenant Fengguo two hundred stones.

Two thousand shi for the princess and consort, [-] shi for the princess and Yibin, [-] shi for the county lord, county lord and Yibin, and [-] shi for the county lord, township lord and Yibin.

This is naturally a lot lower. You must know that the princes of the Ming Dynasty had [-] shi per year, [-] guan banknotes, and [-] pieces of brocade.All kinds of silk fabrics, cloth, even Yanyin and even horse feed were paid by the imperial court.

It's just that when Lao Zhu lowered the clan's treatment, he also made it clear that all the clan's children in the future can only live on the normal clan's salary, and will not grant any positions, nor will they be allowed to work.

In fact, this is not considered stingy. A Fengguo Lieutenant's salary can only be supported by about 120 farming families.After all, every mu of land now produces five or six hundred catties of crops, and a stone here is about [-] catties.

That's not good, financial stress is one thing.It is also because Lao Zhu stipulates that not only can the children of the clan not serve in the court, but even if they want to do some business on their own, it is illegal.Can't do any work, so these clan members can only be addicted to sensuality, trying to increase the number of descendants.

It's okay for Zhu Yunxi to lie flat like this, probably because he likes this kind of life very much, a playboy, a rich prince.But for some other clans, it is hard to guarantee that they will feel that they are born useless, or feel that they have no use at all.

These things made Lao Zhu a little bit uncomfortable, probably because his grandson, although sensible, was a very good wise gentleman at first glance.But there are some things, Lao Zhu also feels that this grandson is too assertive, and he is quite worried.

"Then you come up with a charter, and let's discuss it in detail." Lao Zhu had no choice but to say, "Ying'er, we think you just think too long-term, and you're tired!"

Zhu Yunying was also happy, and said to Lao Zhu, "Grandpa Huang also thinks long-term, and grandson just thinks about some things based on Grandpa Huang's vision."

This also made old Zhu Renjun couldn't help, pointing to Zhu Yunying and said, "Come on, the world we have conquered should be governed by you. Although we have some abilities, we don't have the ability to do everything well."

Zhu Yunying didn't think so, and said half-truth, "The emperor's grandfather established the "Emperor Ming Ancestral System", and the year before last, he also established the clan salary as a permanent system. The emperor's grandfather has set everything up, just thinking that the children and grandchildren will follow the rules. With the rules made by Grandpa Huang, you can become a good emperor!"

Old Zhu could naturally hear that the restless grandson was teasing and cheering him up, which also made Lao Zhu a little annoyed.

"After all, we have endured hardships, planted land in our hometown, been a monk, and even begged for food!" Lao Zhu was extremely annoyed, but also very proud, "But we have brought down this world. If you look at history, who else is there?" With our achievements?! The ancestral system we designated, as long as the descendants follow the rules, even if they are stupid, they will still be a conservative king!"

Zhu Yunying was about to say it, and the reasons were quite sufficient, "Grandfather, the rules you make now are of course no problem, and are suitable for the current Ming Dynasty. It's just 100 or 200 years later. Who can say what the situation will be at that time?" allow?"

Unconvinced, Old Zhu tried to debate and made Xiao Zhu speechless, "Then our descendants, that is, your descendants, are they really that stupid? Can't be flexible at all? Can't do anything well?"

"Grandpa, the ancestral system must not be violated!" Zhu Yunying said helplessly, spreading his hands, "Even if the grandson wants to do something now, he has to assess whether it conflicts with the ancestral system. If the future generations dare to act recklessly, they may cause trouble." Big mess."

Seeing that Lao Zhu was silent, Zhu Yunying said, "Why don't we discuss it, some ancestral rules must not be violated. But there are some ancestral rules, we have to deliberate, so as not to sometimes cause headaches for future generations."

Old Zhu thought about the same reasoning, and agreed, "Then you can rest here at night, and we will deliberate and deliberate. We have set too many rules, and I am afraid that they will be somewhat hard to let go."

With such a statement from Lao Zhu, Zhu Yunying can be regarded as very happy and satisfied.

He doesn't expect it to be done overnight, and it would be nice to progress many things slowly. There is no need to get everything done in one go at this time, which is also unrealistic.

(End of this chapter)