Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 537
Regarding the war in Goryeo, Zhu Yunying actually knew relatively little. Even if he was the emperor, he still couldn't fully understand everything that happened on the Goryeo battlefield.

Every now and then, some memorials were sent back to Daming and Zhu Yunying through various channels.But for thousands of miles, only those spies, postmen, or messengers are passing on fast horses from station to station, which will definitely have some delay in information.

This is also because the emperor Zhu Yunying has a "big heart". In fact, generals such as Fu Youde and Xu Huizu did not dare to be good at it, and they did send back some confidence from time to time.But Zhu Yunying does not know how to command remotely, Zhu Yunying is more afraid of the deeds of the master of micromanagement, so the frontline troops also have enough autonomy.

As long as he can fulfill some of Zhu Yunying's strategic intentions, that's enough. In fact, Zhu Yunying really doesn't pay special attention to the ever-changing battlefield, at least he won't run to point fingers at this time.

For Zhu Yunying, the most important thing at this time is to further clean up the administration of officials, which is also the focus of Zhu Yunying's concern.

The bank is cleaning up internally. Those corrupt officials who have seen too much gold and silver in the bank now feel that a catastrophe is imminent, and things often happen when they pull out carrots and bring out mud. Handle without mercy.

The Shibo Department should not feel free. The materials brought back from overseas are sold at low prices, or they accept bribes from some merchants to obtain 'export rights'. These are things that Emperor Yingshi absolutely cannot allow.

It's not just these corrupt officials who will be unlucky, but the merchants who have been implicated, one by one, will not end well.

Regardless of the fact that some merchants seem to have improved their status, it is probably because the current Ming Dynasty is becoming stronger and stronger, so these merchants can naturally be considered to have a good business environment and can accumulate more wealth.

In particular, some policies implemented by Emperor Yingshi are more favorable to these merchants.

It's just that in the final analysis, the status of businessmen in the feudal era was relatively low.Even in the so-called dream era of scholars, the most affluent Song Dynasty, the status of merchants was not particularly high.

Not to mention the Ming Dynasty, even though Emperor Yingshi seemed to be more friendly to businessmen, but that was only a superficial phenomenon.In Zhu Yunying's hands, I don't know how many businessmen's interests have been damaged, and even lost their money.

The abolition of the Kaizhong law back then damaged the interests of many businessmen who could make huge profits.Especially those big salt merchants are even more hurt.Over the years, the imperial court has always firmly controlled the Shibo Department. Many businessmen can only be envious, and they can only drink some soup. Even if they want to make more money, there is no way out.

As long as those merchants want to interfere in the government, or are reported to win over officials, the fate is self-evident.It's just that some family property was confiscated, which is considered relatively good.Many merchants also understand that even if they are "brilliant clothes and jade food", they cannot wear silk and satin, and they may be crushed by the court at any time.

There is no way, such a feudal dynasty is like this, and the status of merchants is low.Emphasis on agriculture and suppression of business is the mainstream.

Even Emperor Yingshi, who seemed to be more friendly to businessmen, had his bottom line. For example, he would not allow businessmen to contact more officials, let alone allow businessmen to interfere in state affairs.Businessmen who want to do this are just asking for their own death.

If you want to be comfortable and rich, then follow the imperial court's policy closely. This is the best way and choice to settle down.

Everyone is not surprised by the purge of officials by the Ming court, because this can be regarded as a continuation.After all, Emperor Yingshi seemed to have lofty ambitions. He was a wise emperor, and naturally he did not allow too many moths in his country.

What's more, Emperor Yingshi is the grandson of Emperor Hongwu, and he was the emperor who was the most ruthless to corrupt officials a few years ago!

Zhu Yunying really will not show mercy, as long as anyone dares to drag his officials into the water, Zhu Yunying can make those people pay ten times or a hundred times the price without any psychological barriers.If it was more ruthless, it would not only be the life of a person or a family.

No matter how embezzled and accepted bribes in the Ming Dynasty, it was a serious crime, and bribery must be severely cracked down, and there should be no mercy.

Speaking of it this way, Zhu Yunying seems to be more ruthless than his grandpa.After all, Lao Zhu only targeted officials most of the time, unlike Emperor Yingshi who would not show mercy to both parties who violated the law.

It's just that Zhu Yunying also understands that sometimes it is necessary to consider improving the treatment of officials of the Ming Dynasty.Otherwise, apart from a very small number of honest officials like Hai Rui, or many ambitious people, they would really feel seriously unbalanced.

Officials have a high social status, but they should also be fed to make them richer than ordinary people.

At the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the treatment of officials was very poor. At that time, Zhengyipin only had a salary of [-] shi.At first, what Lao Zhu gave to the clan prince was [-] stones, not counting silk, brocade and other properties.

Although in the 25th year of Hongwu, Lao Zhu raised the annual salary of Zheng Yipin to [-] shi.But overall, it's really not enough.Of course, the treatment of the clan has indeed dropped a bit, but it is far more than that of some important court officials.

Zhu Yunying probably wouldn't do such a way of raising a low salary with a high salary, and certainly wouldn't give civil and military officials special preferential treatment like in the Song Dynasty.But we can also consider improving the treatment of officials as much as we can.

Since you want the horses to run fast, of course you need to feed them some grass, and you can't be too harsh.

This matter needs a long-term plan, and Zhu Yunying knows that such a matter is really not in a hurry.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty the Supreme Emperor and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be able to return to Beijing the day after tomorrow." When Zhu Yunying put down the memorial, Wang Chengen immediately seized the time to report, "The other side of the Clan Mansion has also received a notification."

Zhu Yunying smiled and said with emotion, "They are finally willing to come back. I guess they had a good time this round."

After laughing, Zhu Yunying asked, "Did Grandpa Huang say who he wants to meet?"

"His Majesty the Supreme Emperor has strictly ordered that His Highness the Empress does not need to greet her, nor does His Highness the Third Prince need to greet her." Wang Chengen immediately replied, "The Emperor Taishang means that if His Majesty wants to manage politics, there is no need to greet her. His Highness King Zhou and King Xu Just go down and welcome your Highness."

Zhu Yunying said angrily, "The one who knows is that the emperor loves us, but the one who doesn't know thinks that the emperor is not filial."

If you really want to understand these things, Emperor Hongwu and Emperor Yingshi obviously have extremely flexible standards.To outsiders, the standards of these two emperors are extremely strict, and they can be regarded as the type who don't rub the sand in their eyes.

But for those they care about, these two are extremely tolerant.Even some things that ordinary people think they must care about, these two can actually choose to ignore them, and they can choose not to care too much.

"Let someone prepare, we still have to go to the pier to meet him." Zhu Yunying said with a smile, "Let Mr. Founder go, he can do this well."

Changmao is relatively reliable most of the time, especially when doing things according to the regulations.For these jobs that don't seem to have much technical content, Chang Mao can also be said to be very good at it. He only needs to show his identity.

In the final analysis, it is the emperor's travel. There are many rules in this chapter and chapter.It is said that Chang Mao is to be responsible, but obviously Chang Mao is not the only one in charge. The clan mansion, the Ministry of Rites, etc. also need to participate in it, and Chang Mao is also responsible for the task.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yunying will also go back to the East Palace, and he still needs to talk about these things with Xu Miaoqing.

The youngest son was still sleeping, which made Zhu Yunying a little helpless.His youngest son is always sleeping, although the main reason is that newborns are born to sleep for a long time.Furthermore, Zhu Yunying might have been unlucky and came here when his youngest son was sleeping.

"The emperor's grandfather and Yin'er will be back soon. What the emperor means is that you don't have to go to meet him, just stay in the palace and take care of the emperor." Zhu Yunying cut to the point and said to Xu Miaoqing, "We also have the same thoughts, so don't Tossing around."

Xu Miaoqing smiled, and said to Zhu Yunying seriously, "Your Majesty, the concubine naturally understands that it is your majesty and the emperor's grandfather sympathizing with the concubine. It's just that the concubine is out of confinement and the grandfather returns to Beijing. not good."

In the truth of what Zhu Yunying wanted to say, Xu Miaoqing continued, "Yu Gong, the concubine is the empress of Ming Dynasty, and she should set an example for the women in the world. Yu private, thanks to the tempering of the emperor's grandfather these years, the minister and concubine are also at ease in the palace. When I return to Beijing, my concubine, the granddaughter-in-law, should naturally go to meet you."

Zhu Yunying thought for a while and said, "Let's all go to greet him, can the emperor be at ease here?"

Xu Miaoqing immediately said, "Naturally, there is no need to worry. The foster mother and wet nurse can take care of her, and the imperial concubine can also help."

It's right to think so, Xu Miaoqing is qualified to meet the driver, but Lian Qiongqiong is not.Including Lao Zhu's concubines, they are actually not qualified to greet him.

"Alright, then let's go there together." Zhu Yunying didn't hesitate anymore, and said, "Yin'er hasn't seen us for a while, but we're afraid that he's playing wild outside, and I don't know if he misses his parents."

There is really no need to doubt these things, little Zhu can really do these things.That kid went out for a trip, and he really couldn't think of leaving.

But no matter what, Zhu Yunying is still very happy that his son is coming back. Speaking of which, he still misses his restless eldest son who likes to make troubles.

As for Xu Miaoqing going to meet the driver with him, of course there is no problem.After all, she's already confinement.Lao Zhu loves his granddaughter-in-law dearly, but he can't be proud of being favored, he still has to do what he should do.

Anyway, Xu Miaoqing is also the Empress of Ming Dynasty, so she should set an example!

(End of this chapter)