The Great Industrial Ming Dynasty Started from Beiping

Chapter 587 Such a bad official should not stay

The 36th year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty.

The bells of the imperial city rang 45 times, and the news of the emperor's death spread throughout the world. More and more people knew that when Zhu Yuanzhang died, everyone would die, and living to Zhu Yuanzhang's age was considered a happy mourning.

"Since ancient times, among the emperors of all dynasties, the wisest ones are none other than the saints."

Jiangxi.

A scholar lamented.

"Why?"

"The virtuous kings of the past dynasties have good governance, some are good, and some are not good. We can strive to be perfect. They have established rules and regulations, planned well, and focused on not disturbing the people. Whether it is the ban on slaves or the military household system, they are all in order to save people's power. For the purpose, it must be a saint.”

Guangdong.

An old social studies scholar lamented to the children.

"The people can sue the officials and even put them on trial. This is the first of its kind in this dynasty."

"Since ancient times, even the most virtuous dynasties have not been able to do this. At most, they are just officials judging officials, and the people cannot ask questions."

"The saint specially formulated a privilege for the common people to encourage and allow the common people. If the local parents and officials fail to act and the officials are protecting each other, a virtuous old man can go to Beijing to report in person, so as to preserve the law."

"This is the first time in our Chinese history that an emperor has encouraged people to go directly to heaven to report wrongful prosecutors."

"Before I go to court, don't talk about filing a complaint. Even if you sue an official from the people, you will have to get a slap in the face first, and your life will be in danger at every turn."

Peiping.

"Historically, the development of society has been a history of struggle, the mutual advancement and retreat of the interest class and the common people, and the intensity of our pilgrims' efforts to suppress the interest class is the best in history."

"In order for the common people to understand the law and know how to protect their own interests, the sage stipulated that every family in the world should have a copy of the Great Edict."

"In order to take care of the illiterate people, the "Great Edict" contains a large number of pictures, which can be understood even if they are illiterate. For example, the nine articles of the "Great Edict" tell the people that if officials are harmful to the people, the people can arrest them. , no one is allowed to block it, and anyone who blocks it will be punished by killing the clan."

"The Da Gao also tells the people that in addition to taking bribes and bending the law, officials are not allowed to take concubines, humiliate the people, etc."

"Because taking concubines shows that the desire is high. If the desire is high, the expenses will be high and the salary will not be enough. In the end, the people will reach out to the people. This is what the saints have come to after careful consideration."

"The Great Edict describes local dereliction of duty, misuse of officials, embezzlement and bribery, expropriation of money and food, cruelty to the people, letting off officials, private servants, arbitrarily disturbing the people, misappropriation of business taxes, and confiscation of relief projects. , Selling the rich and distributing the poor, the grain chief making friends with officials, creating records in the league bureau, making false claims, stealing in warehouses, cleverly establishing reputations, rashly setting up military expeditions, spreading grain around, accepting stolen goods, taking charge of lawsuits, and being beaten. The private affairs of the poor people, the powerful and evil gentry buying orders from the officials, etc. are explained in detail and clearly, telling the people the methods involved and the severe punishments."

"In order to encourage people to buy "Da Gao", it is stipulated that those who have "Da Gao" in their homes will have their crimes reduced by one level."

"Everyone in the world has a copy of "The Great Edict", and everyone understands the law. In addition, the sage encourages the people to sue the officials, and even encourages the people to arrest them personally, and there are those who dare to be protected by the officials. The "Great Edict" also uses the method of punishing the clan to punish various crimes. .”

Zhu Gaochi did not expect that Zhu Yuanzhang's death would cause such a big noise.

According to his understanding of history, Zhu Yuanzhang's death seemed to be normal. Many people even rated Zhu Yuanzhang as cruel, thinking that Zhu Yuanzhang was the most cruel monarch in history.

Seeing the social phenomenon, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but reflect.

First of all.

In the early Ming Dynasty, the laws were implemented more completely, unlike in the middle and late Ming Dynasty. In addition to years of accumulated abuses, there was also economic bankruptcy, which resulted in various systems being ineffective.

Therefore, whether it is the "Da Gao" or the "Da Ming Code", the implementation is relatively strict.

Zhu Yuanzhang did often meet with grain chiefs and village elders from various places.

Second.

Even Emperor Shunzhi of the Qing Dynasty, who was most praised by some later generations, believed that Zhu Yuanzhang was the wisest monarch in the world.

On the contrary, Qianlong, who claimed to be the old man of Shiquan, criticized the system of Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty in the "Imperial Review of the Past Dynasties": What kind of political system will it be if the handle of the emperor is deposed and the gangsters are able to control it?

This means that Zhu Yuanzhang gave the power to control officials to the common people, so that the common people could influence the rewards and punishments of officials. This was too inappropriate.

Qianlong's governing philosophy is completely opposite to that of Zhu Yuanzhang. Emperor Qianlong borrowed from Confucianism. The common people are the grandchildren, the officials are the sons, and he is the grandfather. Even if the son is not good, he should be the grandfather to take the initiative to discipline him. As a grandson, how can he say that his parents What about the bad things you say about your parents?

Qianlong was very disgusted with such "unfilial" behavior. He emphasized the concept of governing the country by ancestors and descendants in several edicts, asking the people to learn filial piety and tolerance and not to act arrogantly. This completely reversed the social atmosphere that had lasted for hundreds of years in the Ming Dynasty.

Zhu Gaochi came back from Qianqing Palace, where the palace was busy with Zhu Yuanzhang's funeral.

Everyone is busy, and so is Zhu Gaochi, but Zhu Di said it himself, because the state affairs were busy, Zhu Gaochi should put state affairs first. After Zhu Di's tone, Zhu Gaochi had guessed it, and Zhu Di decided to go on the expedition himself.

However, Grandpa Huang has just died, and at least he has to wait for Zhu Yuanzhang's funeral to be settled.

therefore.

Zhu Gaochi rushed to discuss the war with the officials in the cabinet and the six ministries. Every official looked tired. They had to abide by etiquette, participate in the emperor's funeral, persuade Zhu Di to join, and even national affairs. Everyone was busy non-stop.

The newly emerging public opinion among the people immediately came to an abrupt end because of Zhu Yuanzhang's death.

Many people are sad.

The spring breeze blew across the earth overnight, changing the color of the earth.

"His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, please take a look."

Jin Zhong, the Minister of War, took out a memorial and gave it to the eunuch to forward to Zhu Gaochi.

Jin Zhong's talents have always been good.

Even historical data agrees that this person has no power and power, but he was promoted from a soldier by Zhu Di to the position of chief historian. This shows everything. Under his management, the Ministry of War was in order and achieved extraordinary results. .

Zhu Gaochi started reading.

Timur was thousands of miles away, and the journey for hundreds of thousands of troops was not that easy.

Unlike the Ming Dynasty, he had a mature management system in various places, and had already prepared grain, grass and other supplies. He needed to loot along the way to obtain military supplies, but various places had been slaughtered, and it was not that easy to come back.

Now that he has decided to fight, Ming will not be polite. He will seize this opportunity to capture his capital first and become the base camp for the Ming army to fight decisively outside the country.

After gaining the terrain, you can also obtain part of the supplies of the Timur Khanate.

"After deliberation, the number of troops in this war should be half and half between cavalry and infantry, with one hundred thousand cavalry and one hundred thousand infantry, and then one hundred thousand reserve troops and 20 civilians, for a total of 50 people to directly participate. "

Verumu is too far away from me. There is no local savings and we need supplies from the interior. The railway is only built as far as Verumu, leaving the country and reaching the city of Samarkand.

Zhu Gaochi saw all aspects of the regulations and did not raise any doubts.

In the detailed management of national government affairs, officials are more experienced than themselves. There was no Jingnan War, and a large number of officials stayed. In the 25th year of Zhu Yuanzhang's reign, a group of officials who grew up in the new era and were trained in the Imperial College have already A lot of talents have emerged.

"You have worked hard."

Zhu Gaochi praised.

Everyone quickly handed over, and someone said: "Everything is for national affairs."

Whether it was the Timur incident or the death of Zhu Yuanzhang, major events happened one after another, but they also calmed down the chaotic society, and people became united again.

"The war in the northwest cannot affect the surrounding areas of the Ming Dynasty."

"After a war, Ming Dynasty's control in various places was out of control. This is not what I want."

Zhu Gaochi said.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, please take a look."

Hu Guang, the cabinet minister, took a step forward. He had already been prepared and came up with a brand new way to deal with the current situation.

Zhu Gaochi opened it curiously and looked complicated after reading it.

Such a bad person.

Someone as bad as Yang Shiqi should not stay in the country.

Yang Shiqi went to Southeast Asia.What about Hu Guang?

When the war is over, should we send it to the northwest or to East Asia?
Anyway, only good people can be left in the country.

Zhu Gaochi touched his chin.

Hu Guang wanted to sneeze for some reason. Although His Royal Highness the Emperor Taisun had lifted these etiquette restrictions, such as the charge of ministers being disrespectful, Hu Guang was not willing to make a fool of himself in public.

Who is planning on myself?
Hu Guang heard that when someone sneezes, someone must be thinking about him. It is said to be a saying spread in the palace.

Those who can think about themselves are mostly political opponents.
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The Ming Emperor passed away.

Officials from the Ministry of Rites went out to inform all the vassal states, asking them to start paying homage to the late emperor. They also announced to the world that a new emperor of the Ming Dynasty was born, and he would be succeeded by Zhu Di, the successor designated by the late emperor.

This year's era name is still Hongwu, which is the 36th year of Hongwu. Starting next year, the Ming Dynasty's era name is Yongle, which is the first year of Yongle.

The new era name, as well as various regulations, began to be affected from the Ming Dynasty to the world.

The kings and officials of the vassal state need to know to whom future memorials are written and what they need to pay attention to.

The King of Goryeo cried bitterly when he learned about it.

The officials and eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty were extremely moved when they saw it. Although they knew that this person was trying to curry favor with the Ming Dynasty, so what? If you only speak from the heart, there are many things that cannot be said. The main thing is to see what is right.

undoubtedly.

The king of Goryeo Kingdom was the best performer.

The envoy was personally seen off by the King of Goryeo and left Seoul. Then he passed through Kaesong, Panmunjom, Jinchuan, Pingshan, Saliwon, and Hwangju, and was greeted by officials from various places, and finally arrived in Pyongyang.

The large city that was occupied several times by the Red Turban rebels of the Yuan Dynasty finally became the city where the North King of Goryeo lived.

Li Fangyuan is Li Chenggui's youngest son.

the youngest.

Compared with the king of Goryeo, although he tried his best to declare his power, he immediately became sad and expressed sadness for the death of the Ming Emperor. He strictly followed the etiquette and strictly contacted the envoys.

"It seems that the young Northern King plans to outlast his brothers."

"Being able to survive is also a skill."

"The size of his army is not weaker than that of the King of Goryeo, and he can challenge the South King of Goryeo. After his two brothers die, who else will be his opponent in Goryeo?"

manifestation of national strength.

The Ming Dynasty's influence in the vassal state was growing.

There are merchants from the Ming Dynasty everywhere. In the city of Pyongyang, the merchants organized activities to welcome the arrival of the mission. Because of the current atmosphere, they did not dare to make a big deal, and all the fun came to a halt.

But the ambassador and Li Fangyuan discussed behind closed doors.

"The Ming Dynasty has decided to go on an expedition to the Timurid vassal state, raise a million troops, and quell all dissatisfaction."

The number one million.

Li Fangyuan didn't quite believe it.

Daming could do it, but what he learned from talking to businessmen was that Daming did not launch a nationwide conscription. It mainly mobilized the northern army, while the southern army did not move.

The Ming Dynasty had an army of 50 men, and [-]% of the cavalry was in the north.

Of the [-]-strong navy, more than [-] are overseas and there are still [-] at home. The war in the northwest has nothing to do with the navy.

The emperor had just died and people's hearts were unstable.

The capital must retain heavy troops, plus the garrisons in various places, and even the emergency support troops retained, 20 are still all the forces that the Ming Dynasty can mobilize without giving up the surrounding situation.

But even so, the thought of an army of 20 is terrifying.

Li Fangyuan himself only had an army of 20, while his fourth brother had an army of [-]. Including Seoul's army, it seemed that there were [-] or [-], but Li Fangyuan knew the strength of the Ming Dynasty very well.

The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty's army are of high quality, well treated, and have strong combat effectiveness.

And their army of Goryeo was far inferior to their opponent.

The army that the Ming Dynasty only mobilized could already defeat Goryeo without any suspense.

"Does the superior country need our vassal country to send troops?"

Li Fangyuan asked.

"The imperial court discussed it and finally rejected it," the ambassador said.

Deploy troops from North Korea.

The soldiers have low combat effectiveness, but they consume the same amount of materials as the soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, which is a waste of national power.

The Ministry of War formulated a phalanx adapted to local conditions.

For the war in Southeast Asia, it is most appropriate to mobilize the vassal states in Southeast Asia. For the war in East Asia, it is most appropriate to mobilize the vassal states in East Asia. Otherwise, it will be a hindrance and the gain will not be worth the loss.

"But the imperial court required the three kings of Goryeo to send troops to join the coalition formed by the Ming Dynasty to prevent civil strife in the Japanese kingdom. Not only Goryeo, but also the Great Ryukyu Kingdom and the Little Ryukyu Kingdom must participate."

Li Fangyuan suddenly realized.

No wonder Shangguo only mobilized 20 troops. Shangguo could at least mobilize [-] to [-] troops. It turned out to be used to intimidate them.

The person who came up with this idea was really pregnant.

It can be said to kill three birds with one stone.

Transferring the troops of Goryeo ensured the stability of Goryeo and left the fourth brother helpless. He also saved the army of Ming Dynasty and strengthened the control of Japan. It was really clever.

"What did my second brother say?"

Neither he nor the fourth brother called the second brother king, they still regarded each other as brothers.

"The King of Goryeo has agreed to send [-] troops and be responsible for part of the food and grass. You all need to follow the king's rules." The ambassador said.

It seems that the second brother is dead set.

Li Fangyuan has never looked down upon his second brother. Only the fourth brother thought that he was scheming the world and that everything was in his hands. However, he never thought that the second brother had so many adopted children. In fact, he was willing to be controlled by others. .

Li Fangyuan adopted the strategy of keeping a low profile and biding his time. Anyway, the fourth brother was the most anxious.

"As long as Fourth Brother agrees to send troops, I will agree to send troops."

"What we are discussing is that King Nan will send [-] troops and you will send [-] troops."

"it is good."

Li Fangyuan happily agreed.

He has [-] soldiers, but he only needs to send [-] troops. The fourth brother has [-] soldiers, but he has to send [-] troops. It seems that the officials of the Ming Dynasty are very worried about the fourth brother, and they are targeting him everywhere.

Therefore, Li Fangyuan did not resist the Ming Dynasty's plan. For now, building a high wall and calling Wang Fang the best strategy for the time being.

Not only did he have the support of Ming Dynasty, but he could also wait for the opportunity. The most important thing was to watch.

The army went out to follow the Ming Dynasty to open their eyes and learn from the Ming Dynasty's combat experience. It also strengthened their own strength and restrained the fourth brother from annexing Seoul. Why not do it.

　I had a busy day in the hospital yesterday, taking my children for various examinations. The pediatric department in the hospital was full and it was very difficult to find a bed. Today’s update only has one chapter for the time being. I’m not sure whether I can add more in the evening. Please forgive me, book friends.

　　
　
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