Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 508 The Emperor's Determination

Zhu Yunying is still very grateful to Lao Zhu, because Lao Zhu has built a very solid foundation for Daming, which also allows Zhu Yunying, the successor, to do whatever he wants.He doesn't need to think about ZTE, or think too much about recuperation.

The foundation of the country is relatively strong, which is why Zhu Yunying can now let go of his hands and feet and throw off his arms to do a big job.

Many people think that Lao Zhu is not good at economics and recuperation, but they are simply joking.Let’s not talk about Lao Zhu’s early founding of the country. Although it is not like Liu Bang’s original search for four horses with the same coat color, it was indeed difficult at the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty. The once prosperous Yangzhou almost became an empty city.

There are too many such things to enumerate, and it can only show that Daming was indeed relatively difficult back then.

But now, Zhu Yunying doesn't think that he has revitalized the country by setting up a silver mine or bringing back a lot of spices, gems, or gold and silver from Nanyang.If you don’t believe me, think about history. Even after the Jingnan battle, the country’s vitality can be regarded as seriously injured.

But even so, it did not prevent Zhu Di from making several Northern Expeditions, and Zheng He's voyages to the West several times, not even including the construction of Tianjin and the relocation of the capital to Beiping.

Naturally, there are also reasons for Zhu Di and his son's hard work, but without the solid foundation laid down by Lao Zhu, it would be impossible to restore people's livelihood in a short period of time, and it would be impossible to have such strong strength.

Zhu Yunying is very clear that the current Daming is stronger than in history, and this is beyond doubt.

Other things can be left aside for the time being, without the battle of Jingnan, naturally, it would not hurt its vitality, and there would be no loss of soldiers and generals due to internal strife.Because of Zhu Yunying's existence, the Xungui Group has also retained a lot of vitality, and the Changxi line has not been wiped out.

As for the continuous development of firearms, or the continuous improvement of Daming sea ships, these can also be regarded as Zhu Yunying's small contributions. It seems that he has done a lot of things.

Ru Yu felt that the current emperor was a wise man, and he knew this a long time ago, because he was the accompanying reader of the current emperor, and he could be said to have watched the emperor grow up.

But even so, he didn't think he was that powerful.The Son of Heaven is early wisdom, Ru Xun knows this better than anyone else.The Son of Heaven is deeply scheming, something that Ru Yu discovered a long time ago, not to mention the Son of Heaven's ambitions, Ru Yuan can somewhat know something about it.

And if the Son of Heaven becomes cruel and ruthless, Ru Yuan will not be surprised at all, this is something he thinks is normal.

The so-called kindness does not command soldiers, and those who are kings must clearly distinguish rewards and punishments, so that people know that thunder, rain and dew are all the favor of the king.

Zhang Wen, Marquis of Huining, did have meritorious service, but it was not just one or two of these lawless nobles who were punished.At most, it was dealt with by Emperor Hongwu in the past, and the fate of those nobles was even more miserable.

Zhang Wen became the target of being killed as an example to the monkeys. He became the first marquis whose title was deprived and his family was exiled after Emperor Yingshi ascended the throne.

For what happened to Zhang Wen, Ru Yu did not have any sympathy, after all, they were not considered a group.Furthermore, as Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Ru Yu also knew very well that Emperor Yingshi attached great importance to rectifying the administration of officials. Zhang Wen committed a crime at this time, and it can only be said that he hit the point of the gun.

Facing Emperor Yingshi, Ru Yu is now under more and more pressure, probably because Emperor Yingshi's majesty looks more and more serious. The current Emperor Yingshi often looks more and more like Emperor Hongwu.

It is estimated that Ru Yu is not the only one who has this kind of feeling, and many people who are able to gain a foothold in the court probably feel it too.

In fact, many people also knew that when he was still the grandson of the emperor, many people thought that if Zhu Yunying came to the throne, he might be a Hongwu emperor. After all, he was taught by Hongwu emperor, and his personality and style of doing things are often quite similar.

Some of these people's predictions are now more and more confirmed.During the emperor's grandson period, he didn't make too much cover-up, but in many cases, some of the faults were carried by Emperor Hongwu. After all, the memorials reviewed during the emperor's grandson period also needed to be reported to Lao Zhu for review.

But now that the emperor is in control, there are fewer people to take the blame for. Many things will be known to be the handwriting of Emperor Yingshi. It seems that there is no change from the time of Emperor Hongwu.

"Your Majesty, the San Judiciary has also begun to investigate the administration of officials." Ru Yu tried to maintain calm, and said, "Since the Ministry of Officials, some officials have also been found to be corrupt and corrupt for personal gain."

Zhu Yunying was not surprised at all. He played with Baoyin and said, "This is also normal. After all, the Ministry of Officials is in charge of the selection, examination, and honors. , In the Mansion of the Governor of the Five Armies, there are many civil and military officials running away every year, and there are many hookups."

This is a fact, Zhu Yunying is very clear about some things, civil and military officials and even the common people in the world know it well, this is also repeatedly prohibited.

Ru Xun hurriedly knelt down, still wanting to show her attitude, "I'm guilty."

Zhu Yunying seemed noncommittal, and said, "Since you are guilty, you are allowed to take the crime and make meritorious service. After all, the Ministry of Officials is the head of the six ministries, and controls the officials of the world. The Ministry of Officials is unclear, so how can we talk about the administration of officials?"

Looking at Ru Yu who was kneeling, Zhu Yunying continued, "Let's fine her salary for three months to see the aftermath."

Don't look at Ru Yu as Zhu Yunying's number one confidant, but when it comes to punishment, Zhu Yunying obviously won't be too lenient.It is not the first time that Zhu Yunying has done this for the punishment of his confidants. For example, Zhuo Jing, a former confidant, Zhu Yunying has no plans to call back to the court.

Sometimes Zhu Yunying also thinks that she is a little mean and ungrateful. Once she loses patience and trust in some people, Zhu Yunying obviously won't give those people too many opportunities.

Perhaps it seems that some leeway is left, but that is only because those people still seem to have some merits, and they still have some value and necessity of existence.

Punishment of Ru Yu, this is definitely not Zhu Yunying's stinginess.Although the treatment of officials in the Ming Dynasty was indeed not very good, and it must not be as good as that of officials in the Song Dynasty, Zhu Yunying obviously did not lack Ru Xing's three-month salary.

The reason for punishing Ru Yu now is simply that Zhu Yunying is not satisfied with the officials, and Ru Yu, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, is naturally implicated. This is also because of Ru Yu's dereliction of duty. .

What's more, Zhu Yunying didn't intend to save some face for Ru Zhen, this matter must be reported to the mansion and publicized.

One Zhang Wen has some weight, and now the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, the first of the six ministers, is also implicated, and the emperor's number one confidant is also punished for the administration of officials, which is obviously not a small matter.

The emperor's determination to rectify officials is very firm, which is a manifestation of determination, so more people should know about it.Civil and military officials seem to be beautiful, but they should also be cautious in their words and deeds, and don't think that they can do whatever they want with power.

After Ru Xun left, Chang Mao came again in a hurry, "Your Majesty, did you really ask the minister to raid the house?"

"What's the matter?" Zhu Yunying couldn't help laughing, and said, "Uncle, can't bear it anymore?"

Chang Mao shook his head, and said, "I don't have much contact with Zhang Wen, so naturally I can't bear it. Even if I go to ransack the house, I'm afraid someone will say that I'm taking power."

Who made Chang Mao the successor of Chang Yuchun, and even the uncle of today's emperor.It's actually not too outrageous for such a foreign relative to raid the house, at most there will be some gossip.

As for the fact that Xu Huizu is not in Yingtian Mansion, Chang Mao is naturally the banner of Wu Xun.Letting Chang Mao go to ransack the house at this time may also make some Wu Xun feel "sorrowful when the rabbit dies and the fox", and feel that the Wu Xun of the Ming Dynasty is really too difficult to survive.

After all, Chang Mao, the leader of the nobles, was also helping the emperor, venting his anger with the emperor, and didn't think too much about the interests of the noble group.

Zhu Yunying didn't care too much, just said with a smile, "Uncle, let's not deny it. Uncle has a special status. As long as we are in power, uncle may not have real power. We are in the Kaiping Palace, and we should also be with those honorable officials. Expensive to separate."

Hearing Zhu Yunying's words so clearly, Chang Mao naturally understood, "The minister leads the decree."

In fact, Chang Mao himself knew that when today's son was his nephew, it would be difficult for Chang Mao to hold power. Who made the identity of the relatives very special and sensitive, not to mention that this was Chang Yuchun's son, and his identity was even more sensitive.

The monarchs or courtiers of all dynasties are also more afraid of such things as foreign relatives intervening in politics.

That is to say, many people know that Chang Mao's dude can't afford to be a leader, otherwise Chang Mao may become a target in the court.

Just like the current Xu Huizu, although it seems special now, but in a few years, Emperor Yingshi must support other forces, and slowly make Xu Huizu empty and idle.

Now that the emperor said so, Chang Mao naturally knew what he should do.Although he is indeed a bit of a dandy, he has also done a lot of stupid things.But Chang Mao knows many things well.

Zhu Yunying continued, "Uncle should also understand that if we didn't hold the power alone, the line of the Kaiping Palace would definitely be the target of attack by the courtiers."

Chang Mao nodded again and again. If it weren't for the fact that the Emperor Yingshi held great power, the Kaiping Palace lineage would really be the target of many people's attacks.

After all, attacking relatives seems to be the cheapest method. It can quickly become famous in Shilin, and even become Jane's minister in the heart of the emperor.

Chang Mao thought for a while, and then suddenly said, "Your Majesty, there are still some good horses in Zhang Wen's house. Back then, he guarded Lanzhou, conquered Shu, conquered the Western Qiang, conquered Yunnan, and made a lot of gains from the Northern Expedition. He likes it. Collect the armor and weapons of the defeated generals, or should we move them back?"

Looking at Chang Mao, Zhu Yunying seemed to understand how his precious brother learned the wrong way.

Whether Chang Mao is self-defiled, or just trying to take advantage of it, Zhu Yunying himself is a little unclear now.

(End of this chapter)