Daming: I can’t kill such a greedy prince-in-law?

Chapter 338 Each one is more bold than the other! (Please subscribe!!)

Just when Ji Gang and Wang Zhong were about to kneel down and shout "Your Majesty, please calm down".

Zhu Yuanzhang said "Huh" and then sat down again.

Then Zhu Yuanzhang’s hearty laughter sounded again!

Um! ?

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's laughter, Ji Gang and Wang Zhong were both startled and looked confused. They lowered their heads and looked at each other. They seemed to be asking each other, what kind of wind did your majesty have, one was angry, the other was happy, and then If you come a few more times, you might scare them to death!

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed because he also discovered that there was content behind the memorial handed over by Ouyang Lun!

It's just that the characters are relatively small, and they are covered with a piece of white paper. Unless they are completely opened, you can't see them at all.

Study abroad! !

After reading the last paragraph, these four words were deeply ingrained in Zhu Yuanzhang's mind!

Zhu Yuanzhang finally calmed down the turbulent emotions of the "clan fund" and "salary reform plan", but he was stirred up by "study abroad" again!

Once again, Zhu Yuanzhang’s cognition was broken!

Zhu Yuanzhang really didn't expect that Ouyang Lun would come up with such a method.

Moreover, it can be seen from the lines in Ouyang Lun's words that Ouyang Lun is quite casual about the method of "study abroad", as if Ouyang Lun also knows the world outside the Ming Dynasty very well!

Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down, and then thoughts about Ouyang Lun's "study abroad" plan began to appear in his mind.

What Ouyang Lun wrote in the end was also based on the fact that Ouyang Lun would worry about the vassal king becoming stronger or the Ming Dynasty having too many clans and internal strife within the clans. Ouyang Lun gave a solution to these problems, which was the "study abroad" plan.

The so-called studying abroad means of course going abroad!

To put it more plainly, it is to encourage some ambitious and capable clan members to go out of the Ming Dynasty, go to other parts of the world, live in peace, and then create their own territory!

The Ming Dynasty will provide a certain degree of support, and when the personal power of the clan children develops to a certain extent, the Ming Dynasty will also provide additional support!

This method can not only solve more and more problems for the descendants of the clan, but also expand the territory. If everything goes well, it won't be long before the entire world will be ruled by the Ming Dynasty!

Regarding the "study abroad" plan, Ouyang Lun's writing was not as detailed as the "clan reform" plan. It was more like whetting Zhu Yuanzhang's appetite. Zhu Yuanzhang was also aware of this, but there is no doubt that Zhu Yuanzhang was interested in Ouyang Lun's "study abroad" plan. very interested!

This "study abroad" plan is much bolder than the "clan reform" plan!

It can even be said - a fantasy!

But after thinking about it carefully, I feel that this is not impossible to implement.

This reminded Zhu Yuanzhang of the family separation habits of some families. Many families in the Ming Dynasty adopted the eldest son inheritance system. Like the royal family, the eldest son inherited all the family's property, which also determined the distribution of various resources. Other members of the family The children can only be attached to the main family. There are also some families that will divide the family after the children of the family reach adulthood. The eldest son inherits most of the property and resources, while the other children receive one-time compensation and go to other places. Spread the branches and start a new endeavor!

If they develop well, the main family and the branch can cooperate and borrow each other's strength. Even if the main family is buried, the branch can still carry the banner of the main family and ensure that the family will not decline immediately!

Ouyang Lun's "study abroad" plan is very similar to this family separation system.

However, there is no doubt about the dangers of "study abroad". If you are not careful, you will be wiped out and die in a foreign land.

But if it succeeds, the effect will definitely be greater than the "clan reform"! Higher returns!

Letting your children and grandchildren go abroad to develop is full of risks. Do you really want to do this?

Zhu Yuanzhang fell into deep thought again. Ouyang Lun had already given him the solution, and it was just a matter of his words to use it or not.

Time passed little by little.

At this moment, Zhu Biao walked in quietly.

"His Royal Highness!"

Wang Zhong and Ji Gang saw this and saluted quickly.

"Shh!"

Zhu Biao made a silent gesture and said softly: "Please keep your voice down, so as not to disturb the emperor."

"Yes."

Wang Zhong and Ji Gang nodded repeatedly.

"Eunuch Wang, Lord Ji, what are you thinking about, why are you so lost in thought? Are you encountering some difficult situation? Why is there no news at all?" Zhu Biao asked softly with a puzzled look on his face.

"Back to Your Majesty, Prince Consort Ouyang of the Zongren Mansion just sent someone to send you a memorial. Your Majesty has been watching until now!" Ji Gang said.

"Moreover, when His Majesty was reading this memorial, his expression was sometimes solemn, sometimes angry, sometimes frowning, sometimes laughing. Mr. Zajia and Mr. Ji were completely confused. They are really worried about His Majesty's health!" Wang Zhong said worriedly.

"The fourth brother-in-law's memorial? That probably concerns the salary and treatment of the clan members."

Zhu Biao looked serious and nodded, "Okay, I understand the matter. You can go down and rest first. Father, I am here."

Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Wang Zhong and Ji Gang breathed a sigh of relief. They had stood nervously for so long, and their feet were a little unruly, so they had to go down slowly.

After Wang Zhong and Ji Gang left, Zhu Biao did not disturb Zhu Yuanzhang, but stood patiently aside, waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang to think.

Time continues to pass.

The sun outside is gradually setting.

Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little dry in the mouth, "Wang Zhong, bring me a cup of tea!"

Zhu Biao quickly handed the tea to Zhu Yuanzhang.

When Zhu Yuanzhang took the tea cup, he discovered that it was his son Zhu Biao.

"Biao'er!"

"Why is it you? When did you come in? Where are Wang Zhong and Ji Gang?"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked somewhat unexpectedly.

"I have come in early. Seeing that my father is thinking about the problem, I did not disturb you. Instead, I asked Eunuch Wang and Lord Ji to leave first."

"Father, please have tea!"

"Biao'er is determined."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, took the teacup, and took a sip.

"Father, what on earth did your fourth brother-in-law write to you that made you think about it for so long? This is comparable to deciding whether to fight Chen Youliang or Zhang Shicheng first!"

Zhu Biao asked curiously.

"Hey -" Zhu Yuanzhang put down the teacup, "It's indeed the same! If you make the wrong choice, it will affect the future destiny of the Ming clan's children! Your father, I have to be careful!"

"Biao'er, since you are here, you can help my father with his advice. This matter has a lot to do with you. Do you want to do it? My father also wants to hear your opinion!"

After saying that, Zhu Yuanzhang handed the memorial that he had been holding in his hand to Zhu Biao.

"Yes, Father." Zhu Biao took the memorial and began to read it. He was also entranced for a moment, and it took a long time to get out of it.

"Finish reading it!"

"Yeah." Zhu Biao nodded with a frown and a complicated look on his face.

"Looking at your appearance, I guess you are in the same mood as us at the moment. Ouyang Lun is such a bastard. His methods are like poisonous wine. He smells the fragrance and drinks the poison!"

"We are a little unsure now!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a hint of sadness.

"Father, I don't dare to talk nonsense about such an important matter. However, the method given by the fourth brother-in-law, whether it is the clan reform plan or the study abroad plan, is quite good, but it is too bold."

"These methods have given me a variety of choices for the children of the Ming Dynasty clan, preventing the talents among the clan children from being buried. At the same time, they also gave the king the means to arrange the clan children. Those who have no ability and ambition can live on the clan salary, although it is not much. But you will never be reduced to being a beggar, and you can receive full salary when you are old. Those who are capable and ambitious can be arranged to become feudal kings, and those who are ambitious and unsatisfied with the status quo can be sent abroad!"

"Perhaps this world in the future really belongs to me."

Zhu Biao said slowly.

Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head, "Biao'er, if it was just that simple, we wouldn't have thought about it for so long. We don't worry about the other things. We are worried about whether the descendants of the clan who have gone out will become bigger and stronger and develop. The idea of ​​​​Xiao Zong replacing Da Zong? Although this possibility is very low, it cannot be said to be impossible! After all, once outside the territory of the Ming Dynasty, it will not be easy to control these vassal kings. "

Zhu Yuanzhang thought about it for so long, and he thought of many issues. The more he thought about it, the more entangled he became, and the more he thought about it, the more he became overwhelmed.

"Father, I think the fourth brother-in-law's plan to study abroad is not very specific. If there are any questions, why don't we call the fourth brother-in-law to ask in person?"

Zhu Biao said.

"Hmph!" Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and muttered: "I think Ouyang Lun did it on purpose. He probably didn't write down the study abroad plan clearly!"

"We can't think of anything even if we think about it. If we call Ouyang Lun for questioning, even if he is willing to tell us, he will definitely open his mouth!"

"I must not be threatened by my ministers, let alone blackmailed by Ouyang Lun!"

"I have to use his plan!"

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's stubborn look, Zhu Biao shook his head helplessly in his heart, but continued to persuade: "Father, the fourth brother-in-law has written an extremely complete plan for the clan reform. Although there are still problems, I think we can start with it. Try it, and if it really succeeds, it will be very helpful in reducing the pressure on the court."

"Biao'er, do you think the clan's salary and treatment should be reformed according to Ouyang Lun's plan?" Zhu Yuanzhang confirmed again.

"Yeah!" Zhu Biao nodded, "The core of the fourth brother-in-law's plan is the clan fund. Over the years, I have often consulted the fourth brother-in-law and learned a lot from him. If I understand correctly, this clan fund is equivalent to the original Leave part of the money that should be distributed to the clan children, and use this part of the money for investment. Investment can continue to make money. In this way, there will be more and more money in the clan fund, and you can give salaries and benefits to the clan children, etc. Once the clan fund begins to be self-sufficient, the salary and benefits of the clan children will no longer cost the court a penny, and they can even help the court in times of trouble!"

"This alone can outweigh all the shortcomings!"

"Father, you don't have to believe in the other abilities of the fourth brother-in-law, but you absolutely cannot disbelieve in the ability of the fourth brother-in-law to make money!"

"Of course, if major problems arise during the reform process, we will just deal with them in a timely manner."

After listening to Zhu Biao's words, Zhu Yuanzhang looked up at Zhu Biao, then looked down at the memorial in his hand, and nodded, "Since Biao'er believes in Ouyang Lun so much, I will give him another chance, but I have to remind him. You, Ouyang Lun is destined to assist you in the future, you have to take care of yourself!"

"Father, please rest assured." Zhu Biao nodded heavily.

"Okay, then we, father and son, will decide this matter first, and then we will study Ouyang Lun's clan reform plan, sort it out, and come up with a specific and feasible plan! Tomorrow morning, we will give the reform plan to Announce it!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile.

"Yes, Father!"

Next, Zhu Biao and Zhu Yuanzhang began to study more carefully and completely changed the plan given by Ouyang Lun into a plan suitable for Ming Dynasty.

The father and son stayed up all night.

After finishing it, the two of them went to the morning court.

"Your Majesty is here!"

As Wang Zhong shouted in a high voice, all the officials who had been waiting in the Tai Chi Hall immediately stood in order.

"Greetings to Your Majesty!"

"Long live your Majesty, long live, long live your Majesty!"

"No courtesy, stay on your own!"

Although the fatigue and dark circles on Zhu Yuanzhang's face are visible to the naked eye, his eyes are sharp and exciting, giving people a completely different feeling.

This made all the officials very curious, and they all secretly guessed what Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang had done yesterday and at night!

Could it be seven times in one night? !

Or did you take some elixir?

its not right! His Majesty the Emperor is like this, why is His Highness the Prince also like this? They can't do it together as father and son. If this is true, then the Ming Dynasty will be over!

Just when the officials were thinking wildly, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "My dear friends, do you have anything to report today?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's words brought all officials back to their senses.

Immediately, an official from the Ministry of Household Affairs came out and said, "Your Majesty, there has been a lot of commotion over the past few days regarding the treatment and salary of the clan members. Even the common people have treated this matter as a topic of conversation after dinner!"

"The clan government said three days ago that it would submit a new plan to His Majesty for review. Now three days have passed, but there is still no news. Please make a decision as soon as possible!"

After the official from the Ministry of Revenue finished speaking, another official from the Ministry of Rites stood up again.

"His Majesty decreed that the Zongren Mansion should resolve the issue of salary and remuneration for the clan's children within three days. Now that three days have passed, the Zongren Mansion has not taken any action. Your Majesty also asks the Zongren Mansion to punish Ouyang Prince Consort for his incompetence and dereliction of duty. !”

"In addition, the clan government has withdrawn the salaries of all clan children from the Ministry of Household Affairs, but until today, the salaries have not been distributed to the clan children! I suspect that there is something very fishy in this, and please order a thorough investigation of the clan mansion!"

After the two people finished speaking, many officials spoke again, all with the purpose of forcing Zhu Yuanzhang to express his stance and distribute the salaries to the clan's children.

After all the officials in the Taiji Hall had finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang finally spoke, "Since all of you are so concerned about the royal family, I will talk to you carefully today!"

(End of this chapter)