Emperor Ming Dynasty

In a country with an absolute monarchy, every word and deed of the emperor has great power.

Therefore, thunder, rain and dew are all the grace of the king.

Demoted for thousands of miles, you can live in the temple in an instant.

The power is overwhelming, and the family can also be killed.

In the feudal peak era like the Ming and Qing Dynasties, as long as the emperor did everything he could, it would definitely be possible.

This is also the reason why Zhang Juzheng's one whip method and Yongzheng's stalls can succeed.

You must know that in the Eastern Han Dynasty, even for the founding emperor like Emperor Guangwu, countless rebels in the whole world rebelled when he first went to the fields.

Forced to compromise.

Thus created the official rise of Haoqiang.

Even Tang Taizong, the first emperor through the ages, only implemented the Futian system in Guanzhong, and he didn't dare to implement it all over the world.

In this way, the Zhou family suddenly climbed to the top of the nobles because of the emperor, which can be said to be the envy of others.

If Princess Kunning lives long enough, then such wealth can be maintained for decades, no matter whether the emperor changes or not.

At the same time, the emperor's request to send envoys all the way to Europe was unanimously approved without regard to personal interests.

Taking advantage of this time, Prince Zhu and his family could just take it away.

"The role of an envoy is to stay permanently. Although Jin Yiwei is in charge, he must also determine the official rank, and he must not disappoint his contribution."

The emperor said casually, half lying on the dragon chair, the soft back cushion was extremely comfortable.

The elders of the pavilion lowered their eyes to listen, and all of them obeyed.

The cabinet during Yan Chongxin's period could be described as a perfect executor. Except for disagreements on issues related to principles, the rest of the time was obedient to the end.

Therefore, in the officialdom, he was jokingly called the prime minister who obeyed orders.

But who knew Yan Chongxin's pain?
In the early years of Shaowu, the emperor formulated a new examination system, with Guozijian Jijiu as the main examiner, and doctors, teaching assistants, Xuezheng, Xuelu, and Dianbo as the same examiners to preside over the examination.

As a result, the cabinet elders and ministers of the eight ministries basically have no way to form cliques for personal gain.

After all, in officialdom, disciples are the most reliable, even relatives can't compare.

For example, Xu Jie and Yan Song, who are each other's in-laws, are ruthless when they attack each other.

Once a student betrays, his future will be ruined, he will not be able to get along in the officialdom, and it will even affect his descendants for three generations.

Without disciples, it means that in the imperial court, they can only gather for profit, and at the same time they can leave for profit.

The mud was squeezed into a house, and the rain dispersed.

However, Guozijian Jijiu has been teaching and educating people, so he can't get an official position at all, and can only waste opportunities.

At the same time, the tradition of Hanlin presiding over the provincial examinations in the past was also broken, and the academic officials of the Imperial College were selected to be competent.

Fundamentally put an end to the path of forming a party.

But the emperor's words are very reasonable: "When it comes to learning, who can compare with Guozijian?"

"For the sake of national integrity, the Imperial College is very suitable."

"As for Hanlin and Pavilion elders, just be good officials!"

Therefore, among the four members of the cabinet, Yan Chongxin, Zhu Mou, Feng Xianzong, and Du Yinxi, only Du Yinxi is a person who insists on his own opinions, and often speaks beyond the rules, which is very prominent.

"Your Majesty is wise. When it comes to collecting information, no one can catch up with Jin Yiwei. Now that he is a barbarian, he should be given the title of doctor of the Ministry of Rites."

Langzhong is the fifth grade, and Qianhu is also the fifth grade, which is a good match.

"It is appropriate to go to a foreign country and receive two salaries."

The emperor nodded slightly.

Hearing this, Yan Chongxin, who lowered his head, showed a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"However, when the embassy is built, the Ministry of Rites has to pay for it, so let's share half of it!"

"Yes!"

"Your Majesty, although the western barbarians are far away, they have set up embassies and ambassadors. Now North Korea, Japan, the vassals of the Kang Kingdom, and the pro-vassals of the Qin State, naturally have to set up the same."

Du Yinxi clasped his hands and said: "Otherwise, it would be a bit unfair."

The emperor gave him a surprised look: "That's right, Mr. Du Ge thought it over and drew inferences from one instance. This is really good."

Seeing the emperor sitting up straight away, several elders hurriedly bent over.

"There are three, six, and nine grades in the state, and ambassadors are no exception."

A few raised their heads, and the emperor's crisp voice came from their ears.

"Therefore, the official rank of the envoy of the pro-vassal is the fourth grade. By the way, it should be the same in North Korea."

"The second class is Japan, Kang, Burma, etc., and it is the fourth class."

"The third class is the European Xiyi, which is the fifth rank."

In the ears of several people, the emperor's tone became more and more fluent, and even a little excited, like a child who found a toy, and a man who couldn't wait to see a woman.

"There are also differences in terms of titles. The pro-vassal is the imperial envoy, the subordinate country is the ambassador, the Yi country is the minister, and the Jinyiwei and the Ministry of Rites are dual leaders."

"In the embassy, ​​there should be ambassadors, military attaches, counselors, etc., and there should be no less than ten people."

"At the same time, the embassy is responsible for conveying the emperor's order, contacting feelings, collecting and inquiring about military information, and managing overseas people and other matters."

Hearing this, everyone was stunned.

It turns out that the ambassador is such a thing.

This is indeed a good idea.

Referring to the part given by the emperor, the cabinet began to plan carefully, subdividing it into order and bringing it under the jurisdiction of the court.

The emperor looked at the words of the few people and began to check and make up for the omissions, but he didn't say much.

The more they talked, the more they felt that the ambassador was really a good thing, and that the Ministry of Rites' jurisdiction was legitimate, because it was a necessary measure to show the style of the Ming Dynasty and monitor all countries.

If a certain country usurps, subjugates, or rebels, if the embassy tipped off the news, the imperial court would not admit it in a daze.

If you can intervene from the beginning, there will be no embarrassment after the established facts.

North Korea's branch rebelled several times. If the Ming Dynasty knew the details, it would not ignore it.

This violated the feudal order and impacted the fundamental interests of the emperor and Confucianism.

"Your Majesty, this matter is about etiquette."

Feng Xianzong tried to say: "Ambassadors need to meet the kings of various countries, and every action is related to the face of the imperial court. I am afraid that Jin Yiwei will not be able to take on the responsibility."

"Of course, when it comes to collecting news and intelligence, Jin Yiwei must be very powerful, but it is most suitable for him to be a military officer or a deputy envoy, and to send someone with broad knowledge, courage and carefulness as an ambassador."

"After all, Ban Dingyuan's contribution to the army is a clear proof."

As soon as these words came out, none of the members of the cabinet spoke, and looked at the emperor eagerly, waiting for a reply.

There is no doubt that this is the civil servants' instinctive usurpation of power.

Zhu Yixi immediately felt disgusted.

But then, he came to another realization: "If civil servants are allowed to serve as ambassadors and travel thousands of miles across the ocean, not to mention anything else, their knowledge will definitely increase."

"Or to be able to see the world with open eyes and understand the advantages and disadvantages of foreign countries."

Can cultivate some knowledgeable civil servants.

And if it's just Jinyiwei, they are humble and light-hearted, and they have no influence on the government at all. At most, it is more effective to collect intelligence.

The emperor's silence directly chilled the atmosphere in the entire hall.

Feng Xianzong wanted to slap himself a few big mouths on this matter, why are there so many things?

The elders of the pavilion cast pity on him.

I'm afraid this wave is not good.

After pondering for half an hour, the emperor finally spoke: "You are right, it does make sense."

These words relieved him of a heavy burden, as the cool wind blew, his back was drenched.

"Civilian officials are more suitable than Jinyiwei."

"Then select people from various ministries to serve as ambassadors, and then let Jin Yiwei serve as military attache to collect intelligence."

Zhu Yixi lay down again, with a lazy tone, but these people listened respectfully, wishing to engrave it on their hearts with a knife.

"The ambassador belongs to the Ministry of Rituals, the Ministry of Communication and Rituals, the military officer is Jin Yiwei, Zhi Shu and I, it can be regarded as both listening and understanding."

"Your Majesty is wise—"

The four elders hurriedly sang congratulations, their tones were consistent, quite coherent, it sounded up and down, very comfortable.

The atmosphere instantly became more lively.

At this time, seeing that Feng Xianzong was fine, Du Yinxi also suggested:

"Western Yi countries build embassies in our capital to communicate with each other, and those vassal states, will they also build embassies?"

"Isn't this inappropriate!" At this time, Feng Xianzong objected: "If they set up an embassy, ​​wouldn't it be a mess?"

"Xiyi has also been established, and the feudal kingdom will naturally be established." Du Yinxi said without any haste:

"For the imperial court, the best and fastest way to understand the vassal state is to ask the people of the country, would their envoys dare to recruit them truthfully?"

"At that time, the words of the ambassador will be mutually confirmed, just like the words of His Majesty, if you listen to them, you will know."

"This is true." The emperor narrowed his eyes and raised the corners of his mouth slightly:

"You can't treat one more favorably than another!"

"It's appropriate to let people have a real place to stay."

"Of course, even if you travel all the way, regardless of your political achievements, this kind of hard work is worthy of praise. Those who return have to be promoted anyway, right?"

Hearing this joke, Yan Chongxin immediately went on: "Your Majesty's benevolence, in the entire Ming Dynasty, who doesn't know?"

"Du Yan, you are the most benevolent monarch in the ages!"

"Renjun? It's true!"

Zhu Yixi also smiled when he heard this.

It is indeed benevolent and righteous to send the entire Prince Zhu's family away without killing them.

In this regard, this major diplomatic matter was discussed and completed in this small room.

When the monarch and his subjects are in harmony, the so-called staying in China will no longer exist, and then things will be done extremely quickly.

Official positions have been vacated in the officialdom. For those officials who are waiting to go crazy, it is no less than rain after a long drought.

One radish and one pit, new pits appear, regardless of their hard work or not, as long as they come back and get promoted, I don’t know how many years of waiting will be saved.

A little is this opportunity, the ladder to climb to the cabinet.

After a heavy rain, the entire Yuquan Mountain was drenched, the fragrance of the soil spread throughout, and the steaming heat disappeared more and more, leaving only some coolness.

For some people who are physically weak, they are even shivering with cold.

However, although Zhu Yixi is embarrassed every night, she does not fall behind in running and exercising, and she is still young and strong.

Early in the morning, when I get up from the four jade arms, the goal is roundness and rolling waves.

He was not greedy either, and got up resolutely.

"Grandpa, sleep for a while!"

On the bed, a tall nose bridge, full lips, and a springy face came into view.

"That's right, our sisters are waiting on you for a while, and finally have a chance..."

The other identical face made Zhu Yixi's heart tremble.

"I have something important to do today, next time!"

As he said that, he put on his clothes under the service of the court lady, and left directly without carefully preparing a rich breakfast.

European sisters, how fierce are you!

Shaking his head, the emperor's pace unknowingly moved a little faster, and he actually felt a little frivolous at this moment.

The pair of sisters are naturally the only Xiyi women in the harem, Nicole and Kress.

After entering the palace for several years, each gave birth to a son and a daughter.

In other words, Zhu Yixi also has four sons and daughters who combine Chinese and Western styles.

I hope that at that time, there will be several feudal princes in the European region.

When he came to the study, Liu Afu, who had been waiting for him for a long time, ordered someone to prepare a hot breakfast and followed him all the way.

He is satisfied after a full meal.

"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites said that it has completed the matter you explained——"

"what?"

Zhu Yixi calmed down, and then realized that this was referring to the Pinyin matter.

"Let them come here!"

Immediately, Wei Kuanguo and Chen Zhi, the Minister of Rites, saluted respectfully.

"Your Majesty, after receiving the imperial edict, I worked tirelessly day and night, together with Father Wei, combined the advantages of Latin to compile this easy-to-learn dictionary."

Chen Zhi said seriously.

"Oh? Show it to me!"

The emperor's expression changed.

Wei Kuanguo added: "Your Majesty, the Latin vocabulary is divided into Yinping, Yangping, Qusheng, and Rusheng, and the phrases are divided into finals and denominators, a total of 63 groups of words..."

"In addition, I came from Guangdong and Guangxi. I know Cantonese. It has nine tones, which is too complicated. Therefore, I refer to Beijing dialect and form four tones, which is easier to learn."

Zhu Yixi was too lazy to listen so much, so she looked at the alphabet.

This is not far from the alphabet of later generations. It is also composed of 26 letters, which looks very appropriate.

a[阿]o[呵] e[杂] i[衣]u[乌]ü[诗]
b [glass] p [slope] m [touch] f [Buddha]
d [得] t [Special] n [勿] l [Le] g [哥] k [科] h [drink]
j [base] q [deception] x [xi]
zh[knowledge] ch [eat] sh [poem] r [day] z [capital] c[female] s [thinking]
y [medical] w [house]
……

There are even Chinese character stickers at the back, which is easy to understand.

"Not bad, but not enough."

"This is to educate the ignorant children, so it is necessary to write how to teach it later, so that those teachers can directly enlighten them."

The emperor nodded, and the smile on his face became more real: "After supplementing, the Ministry of Rites will publish this article."

"By the way, the Ming Gazette will also be published, which is a great joy for scholars."

Chen Zhi, the doctor of the Ministry of Rites, smiled wryly in his heart.

If this pinyin is distributed, the number of scholars in the world will at least double, and the number of places in the imperial examination is so small, the competition is simply unimaginable.

At this time, he was glad that he had already become an official, but also worried about the imperial examination of his descendants.

In essence, it's too much to worry about.

The fundamental reason for restricting the number of scholars lies in economic issues.

It is a big burden for the landlord to support a scholar who does not go to the land, let alone ordinary people.

The publication of pinyin will only increase the literacy rate among the people.