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

Is there such a way? ! !
Zhu Yuanzhang and his son Zhu Biao looked at each other with disbelief in their eyes.

The father and son had discussed this matter several times, but they could not come up with a proper solution every time. That was why they thought of calling Ouyang Lun, Li Shanchang and other ministers to ask them about it.

"Brother-in-law, is there really such a proper solution?"

Zhu Biao asked hurriedly.

You know, Zhu Biao couldn't bear to suppress his younger brothers who were princes, but if he didn't suppress them and allowed the princes to develop, they would surely become a disaster in the future. A prince alone certainly could not compare with the central court of the Ming Dynasty, but what if the princes joined forces?

"I dare not speak nonsense in front of the Emperor and Your Majesty."

"This method has actually been done before, but it was later cancelled."

Ouyang Lun said slowly.

Was this method used before? But then it was cancelled?
Now not only Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, father and son, were confused, but even Li Shanchang, Song Lian and Lu Chang were also a little confused. They had no idea what to do when the time came.

"Ouyang Lun, stop hiding it, just speak directly!"

Zhu Yuanzhang said impatiently.

"Yes."

Ouyang Lun nodded, and then said: "My idea is to let the princes take up positions in the Zongrenfu, such as the left and right Zongzheng, and come to the capital regularly every year to study and report on their duties. In addition, the princes' children also need to study in the Zongrenfu, in order to learn etiquette and mathematics, and to cultivate feelings with the next generation!"

"The residences of future princes will all be in the capital. As time goes by, although the princes are in charge of their fiefdoms, they are actually people from the capital. When the princes retire, that is, after they abdicate, their princes will succeed them, and the old princes will also need to return to the capital to retire!"

"They still hold positions in the clan government!"

After Ouyang Lun said this, Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment.

"Brother-in-law, your idea is not bad, but what if the princes all object to such a request?"

"Besides, can the Imperial Clan Court afford to give so many positions to these princes?"

Zhu Biao asked with some concern.

Facing these questions raised by Zhu Biao, Ouyang Lun smiled and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. This arrangement is not a bad thing for them. The reason why they are working so hard to develop the land and expand the territory is not because they have any ambitions. On the contrary, they just want to prove themselves!"

"They are so happy to be promoted and given more responsibilities. Besides, it is exactly what they want to let them go back to the clan house to study. You should know that most of the letters they wrote to me were asking for advice on various issues. If we give them the opportunity to solve their problems, why wouldn't they come?"

Oh!
After hearing Ouyang Lun's explanation, the eyes of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao, father and son, lit up.

"Father, I think your idea is really good!" Zhu Biao said, and then looked at Ouyang Lun with some doubt, "Hey, that's not right! Brother-in-law, didn't you say that you didn't read the letters they wrote to you and burned them all?"

"Then how do you know what is in these letters?"

Forehead.
Ouyang Lun was a little embarrassed, but soon smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I have taught them for so long. Even if I don't read what they wrote, I still know something about it."

"I see, my brother-in-law is really smart!"

Zhu Biao nodded without any excessive doubts.

"Father, what do you think of brother-in-law Ouyang's idea?" Zhu Biao turned his head and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang. This kind of thing obviously needed Zhu Yuanzhang's approval.

"Now you are the emperor, just make the decision." In response to Zhu Biao's inquiry, Zhu Yuanzhang no longer expressed his opinions or added a few words as he did in the past, but directly gave the decision-making power to Zhu Biao.

"Thank you, Father."

Zhu Biao naturally knew that Zhu Yuanzhang did this in order to allow him to have more comprehensive control over the power of governing the Ming Dynasty.

"Lord Li, Lord Song, Lord Lu, what are your opinions?" Even though he had the final say, Zhu Biao did not get cocky, but chose to ask Li Shanchang and the other three.

Li Shanchang, Song Lian and Lu Chang looked at each other and said in unison: "Everything is up to your majesty, and we have no objection!"

You must be kidding. Zhu Yuanzhang didn’t even offer any opinions, so how could the three ministers dare to make any?

Although the three of them were somewhat resistant to the solution proposed by Ouyang Lun, Li Shanchang was especially angry. Why? Why Ouyang Lun again?

Why is it that Ouyang Lun can always come up with a solution to the problem! The most important thing is that they can't think of a better solution than Ouyang Lun.

If someone else has come up with a solution that can solve the problem, but you can't think of a better solution, what grounds do you have to refute? If you forcefully oppose, they will say that you should come up with a better solution, and if you can't come up with one, then it's just envy!
There is no way to toughen it!
To rob by force would be tantamount to bringing humiliation upon oneself, especially since the emperor and the emperor emeritus were watching.

So they had no choice but to nod obediently.

Seeing that Li Shanchang and the other two had no objections, Zhu Biao nodded and said, "I also think that Brother-in-law Ouyang's suggestion is a good one, so let's settle it!"

"Well, brother-in-law, you are responsible for the princes being recalled to the capital. How about you take full charge of this matter?"

"Of course, I know you've been burdened recently, but this matter concerns the future of Ming Dynasty, and I don't feel comfortable leaving it to others!"

have to.

This matter is ours again.

Hearing Zhu Biao's words, Ouyang Lun's eyes almost rolled up to the sky.

However, what Zhu Biao said made some sense. Even if this matter was handed over to other people, it would eventually come back to him. Instead of cleaning up the mess made by others, it would be better for him to just take it over himself.

Anyway, Ouyang Lun has plenty of ways to deal with these vassal kings.

"I accept the decree."

Ouyang Lun clasped his hands together and saluted.

"it is good!"

"Then I will immediately have someone draft an imperial decree to directly recall all these princes to the capital, so that they can receive a thorough education from you, my brother-in-law!"

Zhu Biao made a decisive decision.

Following Zhu Biao's order, imperial edicts were sent out from the capital and finally delivered to every vassal king.

Yanfan, Beiping City.

Prince of Yan Zhu Di was convening civil and military officials in Yan to discuss matters.

In recent years, under Zhu Di's governance, Yanfan has made great progress in politics, economy, culture and other aspects. The military is also not bad, and is equipped with a full 200,000 regular troops!
These 200,000 troops were composed entirely of the sons of Yan and Fan people. Apart from the military pay being distributed by the Ministry of Revenue of the imperial court, Zhu Di was responsible for the daily training of soldiers and the promotion of generals.

"Your Highness, Prince of Yan, we now have a full 200,000 troops in Yanfan. We can expand further and strive to take over more territory!"

A general stood up and said.

"Well, you hit the nail on the head! The court allowed us to expand our territory. If Yanfan wants to develop faster, we must have more territory support!" "My brother-in-law Ouyang has developed the entire Northern Zhili very well. After I took over, I completely followed the governance policy he left behind, but I didn't make much achievement!"

"However, with the court's agreement that our fiefdom can expand its territory on its own, this is exactly what I am good at!"

"Next, we Yan Fan will prepare for war. When the time is right, I will personally lead an army of 200,000 to go into battle!"

"The military generals will follow me in the expedition, and you civil officials must manage Yan Fan well. If I find that someone is not paying attention, the court's latest official management system has also been released. Although I do not have the power to dismiss you directly, as your superior, I can give you a very low rating!"

"Forget about any promotions, you may even be fired by the Ministry of Personnel!"

Zhu Di has now grown a beard and his aura is becoming more and more majestic. The civil and military officials of Yanfan are quite convinced of Zhu Di, the King of Yan.

"Your Highness, Prince of Yan, we will certainly work hard to build Yanfan!"

"Yes, yes. Now the Ming Dynasty relies on political achievements. Who dares not to do their best?"

Just as Zhu Di was discussing with a group of civil and military officials, a guard came hurriedly.

"Your Highness, the imperial court has issued an imperial decree!"

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"Imperial decree!"

Upon hearing the word "imperial edict", Zhu Di hurriedly brought a group of officials to receive the order.

Soon an eunuch came in and read the imperial edict to Zhu Di and the civil and military officials.

The content of the imperial edict was also very simple, which was to require the princes to return to the capital regularly every year to report on their work and study, and at the same time to arrange positions in the clan court for them!

"Your Highness, the King of Yan, His Majesty said that many things will only be understood after you return to the capital. Before the court's approval, the prince cannot expand outward." The eunuch finished reading the imperial edict and continued, "His Majesty also said that Your Highness, the King of Yan, should return to the capital as soon as possible after receiving the imperial edict!"

"Your Highness accepts the order!"

Although Zhu Di had many doubts in his mind, he still obeyed the order.

After receiving the imperial edict, the eunuch left.

"Your Highness, the court has issued this imperial decree at this time, should we still go to war?" a general asked hurriedly.

"I have received the imperial edict, so the expedition will naturally be put on hold!"

Zhu Di shook his head. "Pass on my order. All Yan troops must continue to train for me. Wait for my order on when to go out to fight. The civil officials should not change what they are supposed to do! Continue to develop the economy for me. No matter how the situation changes, development is the only way forward. This is what my brother-in-law told me."

"Okay, all of you go down. I want to think alone."

"Your Majesty, please leave!"

Seeing this, the civil and military officials could only slowly retreat.

Soon, Prince of Yan Zhu Di was the only one left in the entire conference hall, and his expression became increasingly solemn.

After a while, the door of the meeting room was pushed open and the monk Yao Guangxiao walked in.

"Master Yao, you're here!"

Zhu Di smiled bitterly when he saw that the person coming was Yao Guangxiao.

"Your Highness, I heard that there was a new decree from the court, so I came here to see you!" Yao Guangxiao became nervous when he saw that Zhu Di's face did not look very good.

"Master Yao, this is the imperial edict from the court. Please take a look." Zhu Di handed over the imperial edict in his hand.

Yao Guangxiao took the imperial edict and read it carefully. After reading its contents, he fell into silence.

"It seems that Master Yao is helpless in dealing with this imperial decree!"

Zhu Di glanced at Yao Guangxiao and his mood became even lower.

After a careful analysis, Yao Guangxiao said, "Your Highness, the development of Yanfan can be said to be quite rapid. Trade between various foreign states is becoming more and more frequent. Yanfan has mastered many technologies. Looking at all the foreign states in the entire Ming Dynasty, Yanfan is also in the first echelon!"

"I know that Your Highness wants to lead 200,000 Yan troops to go on an expedition, further expand the territory of Yanfan, and make Yanfan develop more rapidly!"

Zhu Di nodded and said helplessly: "Master Yao, you are absolutely right!"

"Unfortunately, the imperial edict from the court has completely disrupted my plan!"

"If I want to expand my territory, I must go to the capital to study and report my work. I can understand reporting my work, but what does studying mean? I am already a vassal king, why do I still need to study?"

"If you fail to learn, you will be punished!"

"This time, I really don't know what to do!"

The more Zhu Di spoke, the uglier his expression became.

"Haha!" Yao Guangxiao laughed.

"Master Yao, why are you laughing? What I have done is not a good thing!" Zhu Di was even more confused when he saw Yao Guangxiao actually laughing. He didn't understand what was so funny at all, unless Yao Guangxiao was mocking him, Zhu Di, for being incompetent!

"Your Highness, I don't think this is a bad thing!"

Yao Guangxiao said with a smile.

"I can't even lead the army to fight, and I have to go to the capital to report on my work. Isn't this a bad thing? If I had this much time, I could have led the army to fight a lot and come back!" Zhu Di couldn't help but mutter.

"Your Highness is wrong!" Yao Guangxiao shook his head, "Your Highness only thought about the delay in the expedition, but did not see the benefits of going to the capital this time!"

"What benefits?" Zhu Di asked hurriedly.

"Of course there are many benefits! First of all, Your Highness returned to the capital this time to report on his duties and learn. Reporting on his duties is easy to understand, but there are many things to learn!"

"Your Highness, don't you have a lot of questions in your mind that you want to ask Prince Consort Ouyang?"

Yao Guangxiao said with a smile.

"If you put it that way, that's a good thing. I gave Brother-in-law Ouyang a lot of gifts this time, but what was the result? Brother-in-law Ouyang didn't even read my letter and just burned it!" Zhu Di gradually calmed down and began to analyze the situation.

"If I can return to the capital, I will naturally ask Brother-in-law Ouyang for everything!"

Zhu Di frowned, "But with just this one benefit, I still feel like I'm losing out!"

"Your Highness, asking questions is just one of the questions. If I am right, I am afraid that Prince Consort Ouyang will teach you personally when you return to Beijing to study!" Yao Guangxiao continued, "And the imperial edict also said so." (End of this chapter)