Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 311 New Deal ([-])

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yunying is obviously a good emperor who is extremely diligent and caring for the people. He also realizes that there is room for improvement in some of the current court policies, and he can set a better course for the big ship of the Ming Dynasty.

As the helmsman of the new generation, Zhu Yunying certainly needs to do something well, and this is what he should do.As the founder of this big ship, Lao Zhu has always been full of desire to control, and he really hopes to see Daming develop better.

Seeing Xiao Zhu coming, Lao Zhu immediately asked, "Ying'er, our Ying'er is going to be the emperor?"

"Emperor Ren, of course." Zhu Yunying spoke directly, and said unceremoniously, "The emperor's grandfather naturally used heavy codes in troubled times, and now we should be a little more lenient. The lenient government and Yan Shuang, we are also the new emperor after all, There must be some New Deal."

Old Zhu didn't object, but just asked, "Ying'er, tell me how you plan to implement your New Deal."

The New Deal, Lao Zhu will indeed not oppose his grandson's implementation of the New Deal.Naturally, he had expected these things a long time ago, not just the so-called one emperor and one courtier, the emperor would naturally have some new policies after he ascended the throne, which is quite normal.

Regarding the New Deal, Zhu Yunying did have a lot of ideas, and he really felt that now was a good time.Since it's a new deal, of course, you can't be rash, and many things are indeed Zhu Yunying's thoughts for a long time.

Although this was only his first year on the throne, Zhu Yunying had already had some ideas about the planning of the New Deal.

This is not a joke, Zhu Yunying said directly, "The grandson has been thinking about these things all these years, and some policies of the emperor's grandfather must be changed."

Old Zhu didn't object either, and nodded with a smile, "If you don't change anything, we won't be at ease. The new emperor will naturally have new policies when he ascends the throne. It's just that you have to think carefully about the important affairs of the country. This new policy cannot It's too hasty."

Of course, Zhu Yunying couldn't be more clear about this point. In the final analysis, although Lao Zhu's policy has many disadvantages, if it is overcorrected, it will definitely not have any benefits.The reform of the New Deal should not be too idealistic, but must be aimed at real problems.

Zhu Yunying looked at Lao Zhu, and said seriously, "Grandfather, our Daming has always been strict with scholars and civil servants. This is not a good thing. Grandson thinks that the grade of the six ministers should be raised a little bit."

Lao Zhu nodded, and the current six ministers are all of the second grade.Because Zhu Yunying lost Yan Shenggong, who was the first grade, and the former prime minister was also the first grade, and Lao Zhu was cut off.The current head of civil servants is the six ministers of Zheng Erpin.

In contrast, on Wu Xun's side, the left and right governors of the Five Armies Dudu's Mansion are all of the first rank, and those from the first rank are Tongzhi.The governor's affairs, this is the second grade.

That is to say, the third-level officials of the Dudufu of the Five Armies are at the same level as the six ministers.What's more, since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, Wu Guiwen was light, which further shows the low status of civil servants today.

Lao Zhu didn't object either, and nodded with a smile and said, "We don't look down on some scholars, but it's just that scholars should contribute to governing the world. It's appropriate for the six ministers to mention Yipin. Our Governor's Mansion has also A little arrogant."

That's the reason, Lao Zhu has been suppressing those literati in the past few years, but now he has to limit Wu Xun.

Old Zhu recognized this, and said to Zhu Yunying, "That's the reason. After a while, you should also find a way to promote those civil servants, so that those people can also be grateful. This kindness should also fall on you."

Zhu Yunying said jokingly, "There are still many scholars who admire the former court because our Daming does not suit those scholars' wishes. These low-level scholars think that our Daming treats them badly."

Loyalty of scholars, in fact, many people don't care whether they are aliens or not, what they care about is 'orthodoxy'.Under the rule of the Yuan Dynasty, they were loyal to the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, and the Mongols and Han people actually meant nothing to them.

Of course, there are also some scholars who have no position, or have no righteousness in their hearts.Naturally, there is no shortage of scholars who are really capable, have the ability to govern the country, and have some lofty ambitions.

There are still many scholars in the Ming Dynasty who miss the Yuan Dynasty very much, and there are naturally reasons for this.

Don't say that according to the classification of people in the Yuan Dynasty, scholars at first glance are inferior and inferior to prostitutes.However, the rulers of the Yuan Dynasty didn't care about those scholars, or that the status of some aristocratic families was relatively detached, so naturally those people still missed the Yuan Dynasty.

Looking at the Ming Dynasty again, Lao Zhu basically looked down on scholars, and Xiao Zhu also suppressed scholars a lot, which of course made many scholars feel a little resentful, feeling that the gentleness has been swept away.

Although it is true that there are many civil servants entering the court, it is just that the emphasis on military affairs and the harsh policies are somewhat disappointing to scholars.There are so many scholars who are indeed not satisfied with the current court.

It is impossible for literati and bureaucrats to rule the world together.But these people are more contributing to the governance of the world. Zhu Yunying welcomes such a thing, and it is also something he is looking forward to.

"The minds of those scholars are the most difficult to figure out, and they are also the most troublesome." Lao Zhu couldn't help complaining that he didn't like many scholars, "Now you make him an official, and he still wants to control us. Tomorrow If you don't follow his wishes, he will argue that we are not Yaoshun."

It is indeed difficult to figure out the minds of scholars, especially some scholar-bureaucrats, and their pursuits are not so easy to achieve.

In other words, people's desires are constantly expanding. Those scholar-officials not only want to be officials or rule the world together, but they may also want to come to a world of great harmony and achieve the legendary prosperity of the Three Emperors and Five Emperors.

Even if it may be just some records in the books, it does not affect many scholars who are full of expectations for such a governing world, and many people also regard such a world as an ideal.

"So we also want to give those scholars some dignity, and we want them to contribute, but we won't let them overwhelm Wu Xun." Zhu Yunying said with a smile, and said to Lao Zhu, "Give them some sweetness, and in the next few years we will I don’t even want to fight around, I’ve got Wenzhi.”

After taking a look at Zhu Yunying, Old Zhu couldn't help being happy. He probably understood what his grandson wanted to do, or he already knew the answer.

The purpose of giving respect to those scholars now is to make them serve the imperial court well.Put a carrot in front of them, and let those scholars keep running forward.

The "status" of the civil servants needs to be improved, Zhu Yunying is going to give them a "promotion" first, so that those people can feel the mighty grace of the emperor, let them arouse their fighting spirit and motivation one by one, and let them start to serve the court well.

Zhu Yunying continued to say at this time, "Wu Xun, these years have been too strong. Let's support scholars now, so that we can rule the world. Emperor Wu, we are Emperor Wu, but we didn't intend to really be just To rule the world with martial power should also be governed by martial arts. We want to get on the horse to conquer the world, and dismount to secure the world.”

Lao Zhu immediately said with a sneer, "Our grandson, the leader of the army, doesn't even understand, and he's still riding a horse to conquer the world!"

Zhu Yunying immediately gritted her teeth, feeling speechless, "Grandson, after all, he also led the army, and he also has some military achievements."

Lao Zhu just laughed and said nothing, he just knew what level his grandson was.With some things, Xiao Zhu just fools people who don't understand a little bit. If you say that he is both civil and military, it really doesn't mean that he doesn't have that level.

Old Zhu nodded slightly, and said to Xiao Zhu, "We think this matter is fine. We have been a little strict these years. Speaking of which, we originally thought that if your father is alive, he should be the one who treats all officials leniently. This matter It was originally agreed that we are strict and he is lenient. Now that he is gone, it is time for you to be more lenient and honest."

Zhu Yunying felt that this was the reason, and then said, "The grandson also thinks the same way, so it's better not to force it blindly. These scholars are still useful. We can't just force the country and the people in one go."

Zhu Yunying understands this kind of truth, and Lao Zhu naturally understands it even more, and he will not object to Zhu Yunying's ideas.From Lao Zhu's point of view, his grandson can think of these things, and these are actually some reasons to make him feel at ease. Good Ming Emperor.

At this time, Zhu Yunying continued, "Grandson's idea is also very simple. Now it is lenient to scholars, which is just a saying. Suner also said before that the taxes in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are too high, and grandson can also take advantage of the trend to reduce it. side taxes."

Lao Zhu still frowned slightly, he indeed imposed heavy taxes on the people in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and the taxes in Jiangsu and Zhejiang were several times higher than in other places.It can be said that the people in Jiangsu and Zhejiang have complained about Lao Zhu, but they are more afraid of Lao Zhu now.

Old Zhu naturally understood this truth, and said, "Success, we had no choice but to let the people in Jiangsu and Zhejiang live a more stable life."

This is also something that can't be helped. The Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions have been heavily taxed, but it doesn't mean that Lao Zhu wants to retaliate.In the final analysis, there is not much to do. The previous Daming family had a weak foundation, so they could only make more 'contributions' to the relatively affluent Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions.

As for the New Deal, some changes should be started at this time. The leniency is not limited to civil servants, but also in all aspects.

Lao Zhu looked at his precious grandson expectantly, hoping that his grandson would continue talking about his thoughts on the New Deal.The country of the Great Ming was in the hands of such a down-to-earth and assertive new monarch, and Lao Zhu felt at ease.

(End of this chapter)