My father Zhu Gaoxu

Chapter 662 Zhu Zhanji’s concerns
The corruption of the military household system was the key to the decline of the Ming Dynasty. If Zhu Zhanhe was still in the Ming Dynasty, he would definitely consider reforming the military system and fundamentally eliminate the impact of the military household system.

But it is a pity that the current emperor is Zhu Zhanji.

After Xia Yuanji finished talking about the oppression suffered by the military households and the reasons for their flight, Zhu Zhanji said with a cold expression: "Even if the military households have grievances, it cannot be a reason for them to flee overseas. I plan to issue an order , prohibit military households from fleeing overseas, and if anyone dares to assist military households in fleeing, they must be severely punished!"

"Your Majesty, prohibiting military households from fleeing can only treat the symptoms but not the root cause. The most important thing now is to restrain the generals everywhere and ensure the livelihood of military households. Only in this way can we cure the root cause!"

Xia Yuanji immediately said again.

Xia Yuanji knew very well that even if Zhu Zhanji issued an edict, it would not be able to stop the military households from fleeing. After all, they were almost dying, so who cared about the edict?
"A small household of a hundred or a thousand households can dominate the local area, eat the flesh of the soldiers, and drink the blood of the soldiers. If there is no one behind them, how can they be so bold?"

Unexpectedly, Zhu Zhanji suddenly said something pointedly.

Xia Yuanji was shocked at first when he heard this, and then realized that this was Zhu Zhanji hinting to him that the oppression of military households was essentially the corruption of the military system, and behind the military system were the nobles of each family. If If you want to completely resolve this matter, it is inevitable that the nobles will be blamed in the end.

In fact, Zhu Zhanji saw this matter very thoroughly. A small family of hundreds or thousands could make a profit by eating empty wages. Without the connivance from above, they would not have the courage at all, so there must be nobles involved.

The reason why Yang Rong and the others were so active was actually to use this incident to investigate the nobles' heads, thereby attacking their power in the court.

Xungui is not innocent in this matter, and the civil servants are not just for justice. The root of everything is actually the power struggle between the civil servant group and the Xungui group, so Zhu Zhanji did not rush to deal with this matter before. .

"Your Majesty, I know that this matter is very complicated, but the military households are the biggest victims of this matter, so I might as well use this to give some people a slap in the face to stop them from going too far."

Xia Yuanji hesitated for a long time and finally suggested again.

"So, I decided to send people to check the military vacancies in various places, but the degree must be controlled. It cannot be too big, otherwise it will affect the stability of the court. You, Xia Shangshu, know this better than anyone else!"

Zhu Zhanji woke up again.

The reason why he kept Xia Yuanji was so that he could keep an eye on Yang Rong and others in the future. They could investigate, but they must not involve too many people.

"I understand, but the corruption of the troops stationed in various places has affected the stability of the imperial court in various places. I think we should find a way to fundamentally solve this matter!"

Xia Yuanji nodded first, and then suggested again.

Speaking of which, Xia Yuanji was also greatly influenced by Zhu Zhanhe, or he was used to it and wanted to completely solve hidden dangers when encountering problems.

"The military household system is the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. It is not easy to solve it. We cannot rush this matter, we can only figure it out slowly!"

Zhu Zhanji shook his head and said.

When he said this, Zhu Zhanji seemed to have thought of something. He hesitated and finally said: "After all, it's all Kaihai's fault. If it weren't for Kaihai, why worry about the military households escaping? "

"Your Majesty, the advantages of opening the sea outweigh the disadvantages. You must not stop eating because of choking!"

Xia Yuanji was also startled when he heard this and hurriedly stepped forward to persuade him.Before Zhu Gaochi's death, he had insisted on restarting the sea ban. Fortunately, he died in time, otherwise we don't know how much trouble it would cause?

But now Zhu Zhanji actually started to complain about opening the sea, which made Xia Yuanji couldn't help but think of Zhu Gaochi, fearing that the other party's brain would twitch and he would follow Zhu Gaochi's old path.

"Haha, don't worry, Xia Shangshu. I just felt something in my heart for a moment and just complained a few words. I still fully agree with the opening of the sea!"

Unexpectedly, Zhu Zhanji laughed again at this time.

Of course, is what he says consistent with what he thinks?I'm afraid only he himself knows.

"Your Majesty is frightening the old minister to death. Since the opening of the sea, the taxes paid by customs in various places have increased every year and have become one of the important financial resources of the imperial court. For example, in the Henan floods this time, much of the money and food provided by the imperial court for disaster relief must come from the customs It’s out!”

Xia Yuanji wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said.

He couldn't tell whether Zhu Zhanji's words were true or false, but no matter what Zhu Zhanji thought in his heart, it was absolutely unfeasible to restart the maritime ban. Not only were the nobles opposed, but many civil servants were also inextricably linked to overseas affairs. How many people rely on sea trade to survive?

It can be said that the Ming Dynasty has been firmly tied to the sea trade. Restarting the sea trade ban is equivalent to cutting oneself in the head. Even if the Ming Dynasty does not die, it will be seriously injured.

"I just said casually, Xia Shangshu, don't be so nervous. What's more, if I really restart the sea ban, I'm afraid the first person who won't agree will be my second uncle who became emperor in Tianzhu. He might come again by then. Once a horse rides on the capital, there must be more people secretly colluding with him than last time!"

When Zhu Zhanji said the last words, his face could not help but darken.

There were frequent sea trade exchanges between the Ming Dynasty and the Han Dynasty. The Han Dynasty, in particular, not only gained huge profits through sea trade, but also received a steady stream of immigrants from the Ming Dynasty. Even if Zhu Zhanji wanted to ban it, it would be useless. After all, the coastline of the Ming Dynasty was so Sir, if people want to go to Tianzhu, they will always find a way.

Therefore, if Zhu Zhanji really restarts the sea ban, Zhu Gaoxu will definitely be the first to refuse. Then a war may break out between the two countries. With the influence of Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanhe, they can definitely contact those whose interests will be damaged due to the sea ban. Maybe Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Zhanhe would not take action at all, and these people in the Ming Dynasty would join forces to sell Zhu Zhanji.

Xia Yuanji finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Zhu Zhanji's words. In any case, Zhu Zhanji had scruples in his heart and should not dare to restart the sea ban like Zhu Gaochi did.

"Okay, I'm tired. Xia Shangshu, please go back and do your business first. Please help me keep an eye on Yang Rong!"

Seeing the change in Xia Yuanji's expression, Zhu Zhanji seemed a little irritated and immediately waved his hand and said.

"I retire!"

Xia Yuanji also immediately withdrew from Wuying Palace.

However, when he left the palace gate, he suddenly stopped and turned to look at the familiar hall. He remembered that when Zhu Zhanhe was here, no matter what kind of problems Zhu Di encountered, Zhu Zhanhe always seemed to have a solution. Help him solve it.

It's a pity that the owner of this hall has changed now, and Zhu Zhanhe has also gone to Han Dynasty to be the crown prince. It seems that things are getting worse and worse in Ming Dynasty.

(End of this chapter)