Emperor Ming's grandson

Chapter 611 their own affairs

On Zhongshan Mountain, little Zhu is riding on horseback. This is no longer the little pony he liked to ride when he was a child. This is a tall horse, this is the Hequ horse.This is an ancient horse breed, which was called Tuyuhun horse in history.

They were raised in the Western Han Dynasty, and good horses were imported from Wusun, Dawan and other countries to transform native stallions.

During the Mongolian period, a large number of horses were bred here, and the Hequ horse was also one of the main sources of war horses in the Ming Dynasty.

"Cousin, you should be a pioneer!" Little Zhu looked at Lan Yuening and said, "Liang Guogong is a general of the Zhu Kingdom, you don't want to humiliate your family style!"

Lan Yuening, that is, Lan Yu's "grandson" brought back from Shu King Zhu Chun, has changed from a grandson to a grandson, and Lan Yu is extremely proud.Although there is only one daughter, so what, the grandson also has the blood of the Lan family, and his Lan Yu's incense can also be passed on.

As for Lan Yuening, the name has also been changed twice, not to mention the change of the surname, at first Lao Zhu was not too happy with the name Zhu Yunying helped to choose.

The surname is from the Lan family, the word Yue is from the lineage of the king of Shu, and the word Ning is from the old Zhu.

Although Lan Yuening's grandfather is Lan Yu, he is the most domineering prince in the Ming Dynasty, but Lan Yuening also grew up under the discipline of his great-aunt Chang Lan when he was a child, and was disciplined with Chang Qi and others. Docile post.Although there are some domineering, but still general knowledge.

Chang Yuening turned around and clasped her fists at Xiao Zhu, "His Royal Highness, please be the vanguard!"

Little Zhu was happy, and said to Zhu Wengeng beside him, "Wengeng, you are the lieutenant general, and you will follow the son of Liang Guogong as the vanguard."

Hearing what little Zhu said, no matter whether it was Zhu Wengeng or Chang Yuening, they were obviously a little unhappy.This arrangement is really not good, and it seems that everyone is really not happy about it.

Zhu Wengeng muttered directly, "Brother Emperor, I can't be a vanguard, but if I hit a deer, I can eat it!"

Chang Yuening, who was also familiar with Zhu Wengeng, was also speechless about his cousin. He knew that his cousin was good at eating, drinking and having fun. Will be happy.

Xiao Zhu's expression was serious, she was very upset, "What's the matter? How dare you not listen to my palace's decree?"

At this moment, Zhu Wengeng quickly got off his horse, climbed down and said, "Your brother dare not!"

Zhu Wengeng, like his father, is very good at eating, drinking and having fun, but he is also a little clever.They all know that Xiao Zhu, Xiao Xiao Zhu, and even Lao Zhu are all the same. They usually just say "We" and "Wu" without the majesty of the emperor.But once it gets serious, it's 'I' and 'Gu'.

Just when Chang Yuening took Zhu Wengeng and led a dozen or so guards to leave, Shuangquan trotted over, "Your Highness, Your Highness the Eldest Princess summoned the guards Li Xian, Li Rui, and Li Xu."

Little Zhu suddenly got excited, and asked gossip, "What's the matter? Aunt Huang has just betrothed Cao Guogong's first daughter, and will marry Cao Guogong's three sons?"

Shuangquan said with a bitter face, "Your Highness, Cao Guogong's eldest son Li Xian has already married. I'm afraid Li Xu will be the only one on this trip."

Little Zhu immediately laughed and said, "Then don't let the aunt be the master. Cao Guogong belongs to the family. We remember that Cao Guogong's daughter was also betrothed to the second uncle's family. Now it is Qin Wangfei. This is impossible, the emperor can only do it." Look at Li Xu, we have to decide on this marriage!"

Shuangquan naturally wrote down these. In fact, he also understood that Her Royal Highness the eldest princess was just evaluating, and it was impossible to really refer to the marriage.Even if His Majesty is not in charge of these matters, His Majesty the Empress should be referring to the marriage, and Her Majesty the Eldest Princess is not qualified to do so.

The happy little Zhu is leading the clan and nobles on an outing, which seems to be a prosperous scene of singing and dancing.

As for the matter on the other side of Korea, there is no need to care or care about it for the nobles of Daming.They just need to enjoy the current scenery, just need to grow up.

Goryeo or something, really don't need to care too much.Perhaps in the eyes of many people, Goryeo is also an opportunity to make contributions.It's a pity that their father and brother have all gone to make meritorious service. Goryeo will definitely not be a place for them to make contributions in the future, and maybe they can only consider other places.

And at the moment in the palace, Zhu Yunying squeezed Lao Zhu's shoulders while saying, "Grandpa, grandson is going to build a cabinet."

Old Zhu narrowed his eyes and asked casually, "The cabinet? What is the cabinet?"

Zhu Yunying explained, "It's for us to consult the government. We plan to place three to seven people in it. Grandpa Huang also understands that there was the Ministry of Education in the past, and there were prime ministers on the left and right. Grandpa abolished the Ministry of Education and the Prime Minister." , and the power of Zhongshu Province belongs to the six departments."

This is something Lao Zhu feels quite proud of. The power of the prime minister has always been a sharp weapon to restrict the imperial power. The abolition of the prime minister is obviously a more highly centralized power, and the emperor's imperial power is obviously even more supreme.

Zhu Yunying continued, "In the early years, the emperor also set up four great scholars in Huagai Hall, Wuying Hall, Wenyuan Pavilion, and Dongge, and also set up a great scholar in Wenhua Hall to tutor the prince. What we mean is to give these great scholars, Find something to do."

University bachelor, in fact, existed in the Tang Dynasty.The Grand Scholars were responsible for drafting edicts and reviewing memorials to assist the emperor's senior secretary, and their powers were roughly equivalent to those of Zhongshu Sheren in the Tang Dynasty.

Even Old Zhu, a workaholic, actually had to set up a palace scholar to serve as the emperor's advisor because of the heavy workload.

Zhu Yunying said at this time, "We are going to let the great scholars participate in the maintenance. In the past, the prime minister could make decisions. But we will definitely not give this power. As for the great scholars, they can discuss politics, and the six ministries can exercise power. The cabinet and the six ministries have their own duties. We Take it easy, too."

Although Lao Zhu was a little unhappy, he still said, "Ying'er, are you not afraid of powerful officials?"

Zhu Yunying did not hide it, and said, "We are afraid. Although it is unlikely that there will be powerful ministers now, if we open a cabinet, we may have powerful ministers in the future. It's just that we have some confidence in ourselves. Yin'er looks It makes sense. It's just that our descendants and grandchildren may not all be wise in the future."

Lao Zhu also sighed, he naturally knew that not all of his descendants would be wise.Maybe, there may also be some stupid kings and the like, maybe they will ruin the great society.

Old Zhu, the insecure overlord, pondered for a long time before asking, "If there is such a cabinet, shall we revise the ancestral instructions?"

Zhu Yunying immediately objected, saying, "Grandfather, don't change it. We just want the name of this cabinet to be unfair. If it really comes to a certain time, this cabinet will violate the precepts of the ancestors. Let's see who dares to bear this title."

When Lao Zhu heard this, he was immediately happy, "You are really our grandson, your heart is dark enough!"

Zhu Yunying is not ashamed, he is also very proud, "We think so too, this is really black-hearted. Our heart is not black or dirty, so we can't be an emperor. Tell us to be fair, but we just can't give it."

If someone else said that, Lao Zhu would definitely not be able to tolerate it, and would definitely explode on the spot.Under such circumstances, Lao Zhu might immediately show the harshness of Emperor Hongwu, and he could not tolerate corrupt officials who broke the law.

But when Zhu Yunying said that, Lao Zhu would only feel happy.Of course, Lao Zhu hopes that his children and grandchildren will be kind, benevolent, and upright, but as someone who has risen from the bottom, Lao Zhu also knows that there is too much darkness in this world.If the emperor is really too benevolent, it is not a good thing, and the emperor will have a black hand!

Only in this way can the court be controlled, and only in this way can the officials be subdued. This is the means and authority that the emperor should have.

Zhu Yunying said with a smile at this time, "If the name is not right, there are some advantages. If the name is right, according to the nature of the cabinet, it will develop very quickly. If the name is not right, unless there are some talented people, otherwise the cabinet president It’s easier to be suppressed.”

This is the emperor's mind. Although the cabinet is generally useful, the emperor's first thought is not just laziness, but the cabinet's possible restrictions on imperial power, and how to restrict the cabinet, and may even include banning the cabinet.

Zhu Yunying continued at this time, "Grandfather, this cabinet must be restricted. As we said before, it must be the six ministers and be in charge of the government. If you want to join the cabinet as a scholar, you must also be the shepherd."

Lao Zhu also realized that Ren Hengtai, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, was dismissed from office two years ago, and Minister of the Ministry of Punishment died of illness.When choosing to succeed Shangshu, Zhu Yunying did make a request that the six ministers should have the experience of being an official close to the people.

These are obviously interesting, because Zhu Yunying seems very sensitive and caring, worried that the head of civil officials like Liubu Shangshu will not know the suffering of the people, or put forward some unrealistic political ideas.

If he wanted to just get out of the noble Imperial Academy, or rely on good poems, etc. to climb up, Zhu Yunying was almost blocked from the source, blocking some people's "easy" promotion channels. Has experience as a civil servant.

This is the case with the six ministers, and of course the cabinet scholars also need the same. With the experience of governing the local area, these officials can let these officials know the sufferings of the people, so that these people will not just talk about it, or come up with some policies that cannot be implemented and are not down-to-earth. .

Hearing what Zhu Yunying said, Old Zhu seemed to be relieved, "In this case, it's the same thing."

Zhu Yunying said with a smile at this time, "Grandfather, don't forget, we have to check and balance the Jinyiwei, and create an East Factory. Our ceremonial supervisors here can also be suppressed a little bit. Besides, there are six, although six There is no need to obey the cabinet. But the cabinet is closer to the emperor than the six ministries, and the cabinet is not allowed to use its position and power to try to control the six ministries, while the six ministries take advantage of the lack of legal status and power of the cabinet."

Lao Zhu thought about it again, the cabinet seems to be the emperor's staff group, which can have a certain status and power.But they have no so-called real power, and they are subject to others everywhere. Once their power loses the support of the emperor, it will be like a flower in a mirror.

Zhu Yunying continued at this time, "Grandfather, don't forget our martial arts, these people can also restrict the cabinet."

It's just that this matter is not a trivial matter, Lao Zhu said, "We also know that you have a lot of things to do. You are busy moving the capital, and you are also busy fighting wars everywhere. You also need to repair the Yellow River, open Jingxiang, and still tax reform. It’s just that the cabinet has to think about it in the long run.”

Zhu Yunying smiled and nodded, not afraid of treason, "Grandpa Huang, we just want to discuss with you. Otherwise, wait until Grandpa Huang dies. If we really do this, who can stop us?!"

Lao Zhu was also happy, although his grandson seemed to be breaking some of the rules he made, sometimes Lao Zhu was really unhappy.But Lao Zhu also knew that his grandson also attached great importance to his opinion.

The most obvious thing is that Zhu Yunying discusses many things with him. If Lao Zhu disagrees, Xiao Zhu will not be busy implementing them. He just keeps analyzing with Lao Zhu and trying to persuade Lao Zhu.

Just like what Zhu Yunying said, if Zhu Yunying is determined, who will be able to stop the powerful Emperor Yingshi after the old Zhu returns home with a crane.Now Xiao Zhu is always discussing with Lao Zhu. Isn't it because Xiao Zhu respects Lao Zhu!
Matters like the cabinet really need to be discussed in the long term, and Lao Zhu really needs to discuss this matter with Xiao Zhu.

This matter is naturally based on their opinions, but they do need to refer to the suggestions of some ministers.Although the suggestions of these ministers have at most some reference significance, they cannot be completely ignored.

Little Zhu is happily hunting, busy with 'gossip', while leading his younger siblings on a spring outing, he is also fulfilling his dream of General Zhu. He must be very happy now.

At this time, Lao Zhu and Xiao Zhu would not worry too much or miss Xiao Xiao Zhu, they both knew that Xiao Xiao Zhu's outing must be extremely safe.What they care about now is the country and the country, and the long-term stability of the Ming Dynasty.

Do your own thing well, play your own role well, that's about it, and you don't need to think about other things.

After talking about the business, Lao Zhu said with a smile, "A lot of people from your clan went over this trip, so they must have moved their minds?"

"It's time to think about it. We have to think about Yin'er's marriage again, but we should focus on other things." Zhu Yunying didn't hide it, and said half-truth, "Although we will let the queen see this matter." Let's do it, but we need to nod anyway. Grandpa Huang, you still need to come forward for some marriages, we can't help uncle and aunt arrange the marriage. "

Old Zhu was immediately happy, and complained, "You? If you are a little bigger, you will make arrangements for your sister-in-law's marriage."

Zhu Yunying was not happy anymore, and resolutely refused to take the blame, "Grandpa Huang, my little aunt's marriage was arranged by the emperor's grandmother, and we don't like Liu Bowen, let alone his grandson. You said that our little uncle still doesn't want to be a good husband until now." Officer, we are all going to be pissed off!"

Old Zhu remembered something, and said, "It's still your grandmother who has the means, neither we nor your father can stop him. But this matter was caused by you, why don't you go and see if you have nothing to do!"

Zhu Yunying was even more unhappy, and retorted, "My sister-in-law, of course we pay attention. Liu Bowen's grandson doesn't want to be an official, and he is considered a good match. If that so-called Ouyang Lun becomes a son-in-law, my sister-in-law will definitely be sad. Our temper , can rely on the clan to do anything wrong?!"

Lao Zhu didn't speak anymore. It's good for his grandson to be busy, but it's even better to care about his family!
Face or something, how can it be important for the family to live well!
(End of this chapter)