Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 607 Incentives

Zhu Yunying is a good emperor, maybe not everyone will agree with this, but most people should agree with this.

For Zhu Yunying, there are many things he needs to do now, and many things need to be better developed.

During the reign of Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty, Liu Daxia, the driver of the car, destroyed the materials of Zheng He's voyages to the West, saying, "San Bao's voyages cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians died. What's the benefit of obtaining treasures?"Even if the old files are still there, they should be destroyed. Why are you still asking? '

This is a kind of statement, and some people do not agree with it, because the Ming Dynasty strictly prohibits the destruction of official documents.In history, Liu Daxia only hid the Zheng'an archives but did not record that he destroyed the Western archives.

But Zhu Yunying needs to be vigilant. Although he can change many old Zhu's eternal strategies by himself, there are some things that must not be changed.In this matter, Zhu Yunying also has a serious double standard, and it must be double standard.

For example, the throne of the Ming Dynasty must be established as the eldest son. This is a policy that must be followed and cannot be changed.

For example, Zhu Yunying now received a secret report that his precious son Xiao Zhu was whipping the magistrate of Yingtian Mansion in Yingtian Mansion. Zhu Yunying just nodded slightly, and he didn't seem to intend to punish Xiao Zhu.

Not only would he not be able to punish little Zhu, but he would also take off the black hat of the prefect of Yingtian Prefecture, and the censor at the Inspectorate would also be implicated.

According to Lao Zhu's stipulations recorded in the ancestor's instructions, whether the crown prince is traveling far away or close to the capital, no matter how big or small his fault is, he will not send someone to issue an order to question him, he will only call him back to listen to his father's instructions.

Old Zhu was naturally suspicious and seriously ill, but later generations were deceived, and things like Fusu happened.False preaching of the imperial decree to force the prince to be killed has never happened before.

This time, Xiao Zhu whipped the magistrate in front of the Yamen of Yingtian Mansion simply because the magistrate of Yingtian Mansion was quite courageous and dared to prevent the people from beating the Dengwen Drum.This is simply not taking Lao Zhu and Xiao Xiao Zhu seriously. How long has it been since Lao Zhu established Dengwen Drum?

During Lao Zhu's time, no officials dared to do this. In fact, there were indeed officials who dared to stop the people from appealing. Naturally, the end was miserable.But now Zhu Yunying has given some officials a relatively relaxed environment, and some people are thinking about kicking their noses in the face.

Such things are absolutely not allowed. Zhu Yunying will attach importance to civil servants and support civil servant groups.But Zhu Yunying has always wanted to restrict civil servants, so that the "governing the world with scholar-bureaucrats" expected by the civil official group is just an extravagant hope.

It's too hard to say what will happen in the future, but what Zhu Yunying has to work hard for is to formulate some rules to limit the rapid development of the civil servant group. This is what he should do.

Zhu Yunying didn't care too much about sending out a few officials at random, probably because such things were routine for Zhu Yunying, this was the power of an emperor, and this was the emperor's duty.

As for Xiao Zhu's whipping of officials, some officials might be impeached in tomorrow's morning court, but it's nothing to be concerned about.

Instead of thinking about impeaching the prince, those officials might as well think about how to excuse him.If Emperor Yingshi was angry, it would not be easy to deal with.

Zhu Yunying thought about it carefully, he didn't know whether Liu Daxia would go to the temple in the future, but it didn't affect Zhu Yunying's suspicion of the appearance of an official like Liu Daxia.Liu Daxia may be a good official, and he does have political achievements. It is obviously not a good thing to hide some information and so on just relying on his own knowledge.

Just when Zhu Yunying was still thinking about something, Wang Chengen whispered, "My lord, Yan Shangshu is waiting outside."

Immediately, Zhu Yunying couldn't help having a headache, and said angrily, "What's he doing again? We shouldn't have thought about it for him. His affairs in the Ministry of Industry have not been straightened out, and the Ministry of Households is not enough for him to pester him. This is Are you going to pester us?!"

Wang Cheng'en didn't speak, even though he was the emperor's predecessor, he had always been very trusted by the emperor.But he is just an eunuch after all, and there is still a gap between him and an important court official like Yan Zhenzhi.

Zhu Yunying waved his hand and asked, "What did he say? Is there anything you want to see us?"

Wang Cheng'en said with a bitter face, "Your Majesty, how dare a servant ask questions. What Yan Shangshu asked is probably a matter of great importance to the court."

It's okay to say that, in order to prevent eunuchs from interfering in politics, Lao Zhu has made a lot of arrangements.Even though the current Wang Cheng'en is the eunuch in charge of the chief inspector of ceremonies, he does not have much real power, and there is no such thing as an 'internal figure'.

In Lao Zhu's opinion, the responsibilities of the supervisor of ceremonies can be some trivial matters in life, and the rest of the political tasks should not be entrusted to them too much.Lao Zhu also looked down on eunuchs, he felt that most of the eunuch organizations were people with sinister intentions.

"Internal ministers are not allowed to interfere in political affairs, and offenders will be beheaded." This iron plate hanging on the palace gate is the best warning to eunuchs.In fact, Wang Chengen was half blind, and Lao Zhu did not allow eunuchs to read and write.

Zhu Yunying can probably guess what kind of thoughts Yan Zhenzhi has.In fact, it wasn't just Zhu Yunying who could guess, Wang Chengen just pretended to be confused just now.The mind of the minister of the Ministry of Industry can be regarded as the mind of his boss, Sima Zhao, and everyone knows it.

It's just that even if he knew Yan Zhenzhi's thoughts and ideas, Zhu Yunying still needed to summon Yan Zhenzhi, and he still had to do what he had to do.

After all, Yan Zhenzhi came to chat with Zhu Yunying because he had nothing to do, there must be something, and it can be regarded as a real national event.

Seeing Zhu Yunying, Yan Zhenzhi knelt down and bowed immediately, "Shangshu Yan Zhenzhi of the Ministry of Industry and Engineering, pay homage to His Majesty the Emperor."

Zhu Yunying raised his hand and said with a smile, "Let's be flat, this is not the early court, so there is no need for Zhen Zhi to be polite."

Yan Zhenzhi is also helpless, his real name is Yan Zimin, and his character is Zhenzhi.But being appreciated by Lao Zhu, Lao Zhu often called Yan Zhenzhi by the name, which is an honor, so Yan Zhenzhi changed his name.Coupled with the fact that Emperor Yingshi "made progress", Yan Zhen couldn't do without changing his name.

Zhu Yunying looked at Yan Zhenzhi, smiled and said, "But it's still about the Yellow River? Zhenzhi, you should also know that this matter is not a trivial matter, and we need to make a careful calculation here. If it is really to control the Yellow River, mobilize the people to be afraid It's more than 20."

Yan Zhenzhi's eyes brightened, although the emperor seemed to be perfunctory, it was just that it set the tone for this matter a little.This requires 20 people. This is definitely a huge project, and this is not a minor repair.

Seeing Yan Zhenzhi's excited look, Zhu Yunying said with a smile, "Many people outside also said that we are very happy and greedy for perfection. We don't bother to talk about this. Since we, Ming Dynasty, want to control the Yellow River, we should cure it. Zhen Straightforward, the money, food and civilian husbands we are raising now are not enough, you may understand what we mean?"

Yan Zhenzhi got up quickly, and said more seriously and excitedly, "Returning to Your Majesty, I can understand your Majesty's painstaking efforts. Governing a big river is a major event, and the whole court must make good plans and raise funds."

Zhu Yunying nodded with a smile. That's what he meant, "Since Zhenzhi understands these things, we don't intend to simply mend them. We have to clarify the mouth of the Yellow River into the sea. We also need to give it the channel of the Yellow River. Settle down."

Yan Zhenzhi suddenly felt that he seemed to have underestimated Emperor Yingshi. Emperor Yingshi's management of the Yellow River was obviously a bigger project.

The Yellow River diverted frequently, and since the end of the Song Dynasty, it has been a little 'unrestrained', and there will always be some small changes in the river course.Now there is no major breach of the embankment, but small diversions still exist.

But now, Emperor Yingshi's requirements are even higher. This is to completely 'fix' the unfettered Yellow River. This must be an extremely huge project, which will inevitably mean that this project will require more financial resources. and manpower.

20 civilian husbands, millions of taels of silver, this is not enough if there is no accident, and this is not something that can be done overnight.

Looking at Yan Zhenzhi, Zhu Yunying confessed, "Some things are not easy to put in the court now, and it will inevitably cause a lot of noise if they are brought up now. It is a mistake to talk about their own reasons. Although if we get angry, we can also force Manchu Chao Wenwu admitted these things, but it's not very good after all, and Zhenzhi should also be considerate of us."

Yan Zhenzhi naturally understood that Emperor Hongwu was said to be domineering, and no one could change what Emperor Hongwu decided.It's just that Yan Zhenzhi also understood that Emperor Hongwu didn't care about the feelings of all civil and military officials.

Even Emperor Hongwu was like this, and Emperor Yingshi naturally should "respect civil and military officials", even if it was only superficial respect.

If the management of the Yellow River is discussed in court now, it will inevitably cause an uproar, and there will be various voices.

In fact, there have been a lot of news these days, but the emperor does not admit it, and consciously avoids these things in court, so even if many people are speculating in private, they can only speculate in private.

Zhu Yunying wanted to make a final decision, but only if the preliminary preparations were more adequate, then when these matters were discussed in the court, it would be considered thorough preparations and a final decision.

The preparatory work in the early stage is more sufficient, and a lot of time and energy can be devoted to handling affairs, instead of spending more energy on wrangling in the court. This is Zhu Yunying's real thoughts and thoughts.

Zhu Yunying looked at Yan Zhenzhi and said, "How many people are needed, how much food is needed, how to strengthen the embankment, how to determine the entrance to the sea, you have to think about these things clearly for us. Not only think clearly, but also give We have a definite answer, this matter should not be casually talked about.”

Yan Zhen knelt down and kowtowed heavily, "I accept the decree, I will fulfill my mission!"

Zhu Yunying nodded with a smile and said, "Zhenzhi, it's hard to say how we will evaluate it in the history books in the future. But you remember, if you cure the river, you can leave a name in history, and we will set up a monument for you at the mouth of the sea! These things Benefit the country and the people, and leave a legacy to the world!"

Yan Zhenzhi was a little emotionally agitated. He can be said to be an extremely human minister. From a local gentry and grain chief, he became the minister of the Ministry of Industry in the Ming Dynasty, and became the emperor's confidant. It can be said that Yan Zhenzhi is already an extremely human minister. .

The reason why he proposed to govern the Yellow River before was because he wanted to become a famous eunuch and a minister capable of governing the world.But it's not that Yan Zhenzhi is a little cautious, and wants to do a big thing in office, a big thing that can really leave a name in history.

In this way, maybe everyone will stop talking about him not being an orthodox scholar, and maybe civil servants will accept him better.
In fact, compared with many of his colleagues in the court, Yan Zhenzhi sometimes has a low self-esteem.Although the hero does not ask where he came from, Yan Zhenzhi is a bit out of place in the cultural management system. He is not a "scholar" recognized by the civil servants.

Even in the early days of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, or even earlier when Emperor Hongwu conquered the world, Li Shanchang beside him was not famous, but he was indeed an orthodox scholar.And Liu Bowen was a Jinshi in the Yuan Dynasty, which is out-and-out fame.

Especially since the founding of the Ming Dynasty 30 years ago, several imperial examinations have also made the halls of the Ming Dynasty full of orthodox scholars. It is basically impossible to replicate Yan Zhenzhi's background and experience.

Zhu Yunying didn't really care much about how excited Yan Zhenzhi was or what kind of ambition he had.

As long as Yan Zhenzhi can do some things well, Zhu Yunying will be very satisfied.Not to mention Yan Zhenzhi's previous contributions, if Yan Zhenzhi can really manage the Yellow River well, Zhu Yunying will definitely be willing to give all kinds of rewards.

At that time, it is possible to seal the Marquis.Although it seems that Yan Zhenzhi did not lead troops to fight or have no military merits, but only governing the Yellow River, it is actually greater than many military achievements.

No, this is going to break some of Lao Zhu's rules again, and the most important thing is that it is very likely to start a bad start.

There is no doubt that the credit for harnessing the Yellow River is great.But if there are some civil servants who have some credit in the future, maybe they can find a theoretical basis at that time, even if the credit is not as good as Yan Zhenzhi, they can still brag about themselves.

If at that time, Zhu Yunying managed to limit the treatment of the clan, he and Lao Zhu finally reduced some honors.Maybe at that time, the various nobles of the Ming Dynasty will grow explosively.

Sure enough, as an emperor, he still can't make decisions with his head on his head. Many things still need to be thought twice before acting, and long-term considerations need to be considered.

Let's continue to review the memorials. The management of the Yellow River is very important, but there are other things that need to be dealt with right now, and there is no delay.

While Zhu Yunying was reviewing the memorial, Wang Chengen, who was waiting beside him, quietly arrived at the gate of the hall, and when he heard the report from a young eunuch, he didn't dare to delay any longer, it was a big deal.

Gently coming to Zhu Yunying, Wang Chengen said, "My lord, His Royal Highness is asking to see you outside the palace."

Zhu Yunying immediately became happy and quite happy, "Our prince, this is a grown-up, and this is still a gift. He is better than us. Our old Zhu family has worked hard for four generations, and finally we are becoming more and more disciplined." .”

There is a certain truth in the so-called three generations of a nobleman.Old Zhu Ni was born with legs, and he seems to have a lot of rules, but most of the time, he can't change it in his bones and doesn't accept gifts.

Da Zhu and Xiao Zhu seem to be fairly well-behaved, but that is relative, and the main thing is that Mrs. Zhu prefers them.Even though the etiquette system has been perfected all these years, it is just that it is a bit unruly at times.But now, Xiao Zhu's performance made Zhu Yunying happy, and she was a big white!
(End of this chapter)