The Resurrection of the South Seas of the Ming Dynasty

Zhu Hongyu coughed lightly for a while, and then continued to speak.

"I just want to tell you that you are wrong, you are wrong!"

"It's true that it's not your turn to inherit the throne, but for you, learning is equally important."

"Because, I plan to implement the enfeoffment system in the New World in the future."

"The imperial court will assign the many clans and nobles of the Ming Dynasty to the New World. On the one hand, it will increase the imperial court's development of the New World, and on the other hand, it will also balance the power of Indian chieftains and western foreigners in the New World."

"Most of you will be sent to the New World in the future to become kings of a country and rule over the military power."

"Of course, if your academic performance is not up to standard, then you don't have to go, just be an idle prince in Nanjing City."

"Why, do you still think that your studies are meaningless?"

This is the first time that Zhu Hongyu publicly stated that he wants to implement a strategy of enfeoffment in the New World.

The moment his voice fell, the faces of the people in front of him were full of unbelievable expressions.

They really didn't expect that their father and emperor were planning to do something in the New World, it was simply incredible.

In this land of China, the last time the enfeoffment system appeared was in the early Western Han Dynasty...

Zhu Yingxue's small face was also full of astonishment.

But then she seemed to think of something, and said coquettishly.

"Father, they also want a fief..."

When Zhu Hongyu heard the words, he did not immediately refuse, but fell into deep thought.

After pondering for a while, Zhu Hongyu spoke.

"Yes, father can decide to give you a fief."

"However, after you get this fief, you won't be able to marry anymore."

"Can you understand the meaning of the emperor?"

"Don't rush to make a decision now, think carefully about whether this matter is worth it, think clearly, and come to Emperor Father anytime."

After all, this world is still the world of the patrilineal family.

Zhu Hongyu can give a fief to his daughter, but he will never give a fief to his son-in-law.

Because the son-in-law is a person with a foreign surname, and the grandson is also a person with a foreign surname.

This is unacceptable to everyone in the world.

Zhu Yingxue nodded when she heard the words.

"All listen to the father."

Zhu Hongyu laughed, but didn't take it seriously, but started calling his sons and daughters to continue fishing.

Throwing the rod, laying the bait, the movements are swift.

……

Zhu Hongyu stayed in Qiongzhou for more than half a month.

He returned to the capital before the New Year's Eve, and began to deal with the government affairs that had been backlogged for a long time.

Zhu Caikun stood aside, anxiously watching his father flip through the memorials he had reviewed during this period.

This feeling of being checked for homework is very tormenting.

Zhu Hongyu flipped through the memorial, his face was full of deep thought.

As the memorials were flipped through, the expression on Zhu Hongyu's face gradually relaxed.

From the current point of view, my son is still very good at handling government affairs.

After a long time, Zhu Hongyu put the memorials aside, picked out a few memorials that he thought were problematic, and began to change the redemption.

Seeing his father's actions, Zhu Caikun felt even more apprehensive.

Zhu Hongyu asked while correcting the memorial.

"Do you know why I rejected your approval and then re-approved?"

Zhu Caikun said.

"My son is terrified, so I ask my father to enlighten me."

Zhu Hongyu nodded slightly, then opened a memorial and explained to Zhu Caikun.

"For example, in this book, the position of Lang Guan under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Construction of the imperial court has changed..."

"The person you selected is Fang Chaoxian. As far as my father knows, he is a relevant technical official of the cabinet's second assistant faction."

"His ability is really good, and his technical means are also excellent."

"To some extent, it is indeed suitable for the position of the Ministry of Construction."

"But what you need to know is that he belongs to the faction of Cisuke, and Cisuke is now also the Minister of Construction."

"Once Fang Chaoxian is appointed as Lang Guan, the Ministry of Construction will be completely controlled by the second assistant."

"It's not a good thing to let a certain faction dominate at any time."

"Although as far as the current situation is concerned, no one in Ming Dynasty can threaten the imperial power, but we must guard against it."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Caikun said very respectfully.

"Thank you, father, for your instruction, my son understands."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Hongyu nodded in satisfaction, and then continued.

"Although partisanship is not a good thing, we don't need to shy away from partisanship."

"I am the emperor, and you are the crown prince. In the party struggle, our role is not the contestants, but the referees who preside over the competition. What we have to do is to use the party struggle to balance the court, instead of treating the party struggle as a scourge."

"At any time, maintaining the balance of power in the court is the emperor's top priority."

"Because, as long as it is balanced, the emperor, a factor that can change the situation at any time as long as he steps off the field, is irreplaceable."

"Once the court becomes the dominance of a certain force, then the party struggle will become a battle between the courtiers and the emperor."

"At that time, the imperial power will definitely be greatly threatened!"

"It is impossible for an emperor to fight against a group of top talents selected from all over the world."

"I can't, you can't, and the king of future generations, there is a high probability that I can't."

"Once these people unite against the imperial power, you should be able to guess what the consequences will be."

"So, for us, partisanship is necessary."

"However, this party struggle must be between courtiers and courtiers, not between the imperial power and courtiers. In the process of balancing the court, the imperial power cannot easily end, and one party cannot be allowed to dominate."

"Maintaining a detached posture and maintaining a good balance are the key."

"As long as you can do this well, you are a qualified heir to the imperial power."

Zhu Caikun bowed again and said.

"My son understands!"

Only now did he realize what imperial power was.

These things are really only taught to him by his father, and those Confucianism teachers when he was studying would not tell him these things.

Instead, it will only emphasize that the Holy Son of Heaven will rule the world with his bow!

But if he really ruled under the arch, how can the imperial power be guaranteed? !

However, suddenly Zhu Caikun seemed to have thought of something, and asked.

"Father, what you just said is that if you master the balance, you can be a good heir to the imperial power."

"Then what should I do to be a good emperor?"

Zhu Caikun knew that what he said today might be a bit taboo, and might cause his father's displeasure, but he still asked.

However, Zhu Hongyu didn't care about it, he pondered for a while, and said.

"First of all, you have to figure out what the essence of imperial power is."

"Why can you be emperor? Where does your power come from?"

Zhu Caikun fell into deep thought when he heard the words.

Zhu Hongyu did not rush to continue talking, but dealt with the government affairs at hand.

Constantly flipping through the memorials.

After a long time, Zhu Caikun raised his head and said.

"My power comes from my father, and I can be the emperor because I am the eldest son of my father."

Zhu Hongyu nodded.

"That's right."

"Then father will ask you another question, why can father be the emperor? Where does father's power come from?"

Zhu Caikun spoke without much hesitation.

"Because of the destiny of the father, the control of the army and finances, and the identity of the Ming clan can appeal to the hearts of the world, and reproduce the great cause of Emperor Taizu's expulsion of the Tartars and restoration of China..."

"That's why the father can be the emperor!"

"Father's power also comes from the army."

In Zhu Caikun's words, there is a faint meaning of the son of heaven, the strong soldier and the strong horse.

If it weren't for the fact that he was the crown prince, it would be a bit taboo to say this.

Zhu Hongyu nodded slightly, and then spoke.

"You are right, but you only saw the appearance of the matter, but failed to see the essence of the matter."

"Father does not deny the destiny, because Father's luck is really good."

"And the reason why Father is able to control the army and finances is because after I took control of the army and finances, I have been protecting the interests of the people around me."

"The identity of the clan is effective because of the aspiration of the people of the world."

"Father and emperor completed the achievements of Emperor Taizu, in fact, he was protecting the interests of the people of the world. He took back the benefits that the Man Qing had plundered from the people of the world after entering the customs, and redistributed them."

"Now, do you understand what the father means?"

Zhu Caikun asked tentatively, half understanding.

"Father means, interest?"

Zhu Hongyu nodded and said.

"That's right, the reason why the father became the emperor is because the father became the emperor and echoed the interests of the majority."

"The army needs the father to be the emperor, so as to ensure that their military achievements and rewards can be implemented."

"The generals need their father to be the emperor, so that they can continue to increase their ranks."

"Civil officials need their fathers to be emperors, so that they can be promoted and make a fortune, honor their ancestors, and realize their own life value."

"The people of the world need the emperor to be the emperor, so as to help them regain the resources and interests seized by the Qing Dynasty."

"What is the desire of the people?"

"To put it bluntly, where the interests lie, it is what the people want."

"So, do you understand?"

"If you want to be an emperor, you must ensure that the interests of the ruling class are not damaged, such as the army, officials, generals, nobles, gentry, etc."

"If you want to be a good emperor, you must ensure that the interests of the ruling class are not damaged, and at the same time transfer benefits to more classes in the whole society, so that everyone can benefit from your rule, such as the bottom farmers, workers, merchants, etc."

"In that case, you will be the best emperor in the whole world."

Zhu Caikun nodded and said.

"My son understands!"

This is the first time Zhu Caikun has heard someone analyze the essence of power so clearly.

He couldn't help but marvel in his heart, his father's thinking was so clear.

He couldn't help doubting himself. When he succeeds in the future, can he really be a qualified emperor?