King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

On the high platform of the court meeting.

Zhu Gaoxu knew everything clearly and was too lazy to waste time and energy arguing with him.

As the saying goes: You can never wake up a person who is pretending to be asleep.

To put it bluntly, the prince actually knows everything and understands everything. For all things, it is not a question of whether they can be done or not, but whether he is willing to do it.

For this reason, no matter how much he said to him, it would be in vain and completely meaningless.

If others want to think about it, it’s just a matter of one word. If others don’t want to think about it, then no matter how much you say, it will be useless.

Moreover, the prince himself knows these matters better than anyone else and knows everything in great detail, so there is absolutely no point in saying these things.

Thinking of this, Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and glared at him, then waved his hand and said:
"Okay, okay."

"Boss"

"Don't waste your time talking to me about these things and these words. You are not tired, but I am tired too. I am too lazy to waste my breath talking to you about these things and doing these meaningless things."

While speaking, Zhu Gaoxu withdrew his gaze and looked at the excited ministers in the audience. He frowned and pondered for a moment, then said:

"Let's think about it."

"Let's see what to do next!"

"Don't be too excited about anything. The Third Brother and the soldiers who followed him to the Japanese mainland, whether they came back alive or died in the battle, have brought such great benefits to our Ming Dynasty and brought back such great benefits."

"Think about how to reward others!"

"You can't just sit there and watch others work so hard for such a long time, fighting for the court without even a little bit of appreciation, right?"

"If this is really the case, if it is really so stingy, I am afraid that those soldiers who fought for the court on the battlefield would be extremely chilled."

"I'm afraid that in the future, it will be difficult for anyone to be willing to risk their lives for the Ming Dynasty like this."

This is said.

Zhu Gaochi was stunned on the spot and almost couldn't react for a moment.

When he came to his senses, he couldn't help but be stunned.

It's a little unclear what the second brother meant by this action.

You know, for the soldiers of the entire Ming Dynasty, if they joined the army and then died in the battle, then the pensions that the court should have were definitely indispensable.

But there has never been a precedent of rewarding soldiers.

Of course, the so-called reward here does not mean letting the soldiers eat and drink well after returning triumphantly, but actually giving money and benefits to these victorious soldiers.

It was for this reason that Zhu Gaochi understood the implicit meaning of the words and was a little confused. He didn't know what Zhu Gaoxu meant, how to answer this question, or what he wanted to do.

Seeing that he was confused, Zhu Gaoxu took in his expression. Knowing the specific situation of the Ming Dynasty, he naturally knew why the prince was like that.

Then, he frowned and pondered for a moment, then said:
"Boss"

"Don't be confused."

"Things are different now. In the past, those triumphs were just victories."

"Except in name, it has not really brought any benefits to the Ming Dynasty. For this reason, the Ming Dynasty has not made any statement, which is understandable. Others can't find anything to say."

"But this expedition to the Japanese mainland is completely different from previous triumphant returns."

"This time, the soldiers who went on the expedition to Japan brought back nearly 50 million taels of silver for the entire Ming Dynasty!"

"With such a huge profit, what's wrong with the court taking out some silver to appropriately reward the soldiers who participated in this expedition?"

"Isn't that the reasonable thing to do?"

"If we really don't take anything, what do you think the soldiers who are on the expedition to Japan will think?"

"Don't think that those soldiers are fools. Don't think that they don't know anything. Although they may not know the specific amount of this profit, it is unlikely that you think they are fools."

"With so much money gained, if there is really no reward at all, how would these soldiers who risked their lives think?"

"For this reason, more or less, some benefits should be given to the soldiers participating in this event."

"No matter how much or how little, it is the court's intention, and it can also motivate others."

"Understand?"

That's what I said.

The prince is naturally not a fool. How could he not understand such simple and straightforward words?
But understanding it is one thing, and being able to do it is another.

Of course, it’s not that the prince doesn’t want to do this, or he is unwilling to do it.

But from the time Taizu founded the country to the present day, there has never been such an experience.

And according to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, there is no such provision.

If it is given this time.

So how should the Ming Dynasty respond when its soldiers return victoriously from battles in the future?

You know, this time, it’s just that the benefits of winning are high?

If the next profit is not high, where will the Ming Dynasty get the money to reward the soldiers?

If we reward you this time, what money will we use to reward you next time if there is no profit?

If there is no reward next time, what will the victorious soldiers think of such different treatment?

Do you have any different ideas?
Will there be any different actions?
Of course, this is just one point, there is also the most important point.

Even if he had no such experience, even if he was willing, the ministers in the court would certainly oppose it.

to this end.

He was also embarrassed.

Seeing that he didn't speak.

Zhu Gaoxu more or less guessed what the prince's difficulties and concerns were, and then asked:

"Are you worried about the impact?"

"You may be worried that the ministers in the audience will disagree!"

After hearing this, the prince came back to his senses, frowned slightly, and nodded:
"Yup!"

"These old stubborn people in the court."

"What exactly is going on? What exactly are your thoughts?"

"Don't you have any idea?"

"For this reason, I sometimes find it difficult to deal with it, and there is nothing I can do."

"Do you have any good ideas for this, second brother?"

"If there is, let's talk about it!"

"There's no need to hide it. We are just brothers, right?"

Dele.

I knew that the prince would put the blame on him and ask him to deal with the matter or come up with some advice.

Fortunately, since he has taken the initiative to raise this issue, he naturally has some ideas in his mind and will not fight a battle without confidence.

After a brief pause, Zhu Gaoxu calmed down and said quietly:

"Isn't this simple?"

"Just say it directly."

"besides……"

"When did I ever say that the so-called reward must be money?"

"Besides giving them money directly, don't we have any other way to reward them?"

"You! You!" "You are definitely stuck in a misconception and are totally unwilling to come out of it."

"Tired?"

Ok?
After hearing this.

Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but be stunned, not quite understanding what was going on.

Isn’t the so-called extra reward just giving money?

If not by giving money, then how can we reward them?

How to reward?

Thinking of this, Zhu Gaochi was slightly startled, a little surprised, and asked:
"no!"

"What on earth do you mean, Old Man?"

"Is there any other way to reward me?"

"It doesn't cost much, and it can make the soldiers feel the court's care for them, right?"

After hearing this.

Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but laugh, shook his head slightly, pointed at him helplessly, and said:
"Ugh……"

"Isn't this question simple?"

"Spend a little money to buy gifts for each of their victorious people, such as money, rice, oil, salt, etc. to express their consolation."

"Aren't these also a reward?"

"This will not only allow you to have face-to-face contact with the soldiers who have returned, but will also allow them to see your face, promote the relationship between the two of you, and increase their intimacy with you."

"Why not do it?"

"Isn't this more practical and more effective than just handing out money?"

"Even if other soldiers win battles in the future, the benefits won't be that great."

"I don't think it would cost much to offer such practical condolences, would it?"

"It should be within the range that the Ming Dynasty can bear!"

"Or rather, just this expenditure, just this amount of money spent."

"Forget the imperial court, even your own mansion can be used to make a living!"

"For these small expenses, I don't believe that the civil officials in the court can still argue or say anything about such a small thing or such a small expense?"

"Do you think that's possible?"

This statement came out.

The question directly stunned Zhu Gaochi.

To be honest, this question, this idea.

He really had never thought about it, nor had he ever felt that it was possible to do so.

In the past, he always thought that so-called rewards were rewards given with money.

I have never really thought of giving things like money, rice, oil, and salt as gifts.

But thinking about it, Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but hesitate, looked up and asked:
"Second brother..."

"As the crown prince, my condolences and rewards are just some money and food."

"Don't you think this is too shabby?"

"It's a bit embarrassing, isn't it?"

"If this matter gets out, how will others view and think of us?"

"This is not a reward at all. I'm afraid it will directly bring discredit to our Ming Dynasty court."

"It's shameful. I'm afraid many people will laugh at me in secret!"

"No, no, I always feel that it is a little unreliable."

“It always feels unrealistic and impractical.”

"What do you think?"

Zhu Gaoxu: "!!!!!!"

Dele.

It's actually possible to say such words.

It has to be said that although the prince is well-read, I'm afraid he only knows about the sufferings of the people from hearsay, or the information he got from books!
Daily necessities like firewood, rice, oil and salt.

How could it be looked down upon in this day and age?

OMG!

I really don't know what's going on in his head.

As for things like money, rice, oil, salt and so on, let alone in this era when everyone is hungry and cold, even in the future when everyone can eat and wear warm clothes.

I have never seen many people who can look down on such things.

Therefore, in such an era, how could it be possible to be looked down upon or be unable to show off?
He really doesn't know the importance of daily necessities and food.

Thinking of this, Zhu Gaoxu glanced at the prince with disdain, snorted coldly, and asked:

"Boss"

"Have you ever really understood the real living conditions of the people of our Ming Dynasty?"

"Have you forgotten the ridicule and mockery your sister-in-law said when your salary and money were not enough for the Crown Prince's Mansion?"

"Everything for daily necessities!"

"How could it be possible that I look down on you? How could anyone look down on you?"

"This can really fill your stomach, and it is a very real thing."

"You actually have such an idea. I really don't know what to say to you."

"There's one more."

"It is this thing. As the crown prince and heir apparent of the Ming Dynasty, you personally distribute it to each soldier as a reward. Have you ever thought about the meaning of this? How great an honor this will be?"

"Let alone anything else, I'm afraid that the soldiers who received your consolation and rewards would wake up laughing in their dreams, and at the same time, they would definitely be extremely close to you from the bottom of their hearts."

"When the time comes, you can say a few more nice words of consolation. Believe it or not, if you come here a few times in a row, I'm afraid that as long as time goes on, the old man's prestige among the camp commanders will definitely not be as high as yours."

"hey-hey."

"If you have other ideas at that time, you must just raise your arms and shout, and it will definitely work..."

Having said that, Zhu Gaoxu shut his mouth tactfully, and did not say anything else. Instead, he made eyes at the prince with a smirk on his face, as if to say, "You understand."

Don't say yet.
Of course, he understood the implication of Zhu Gaoxu's words.

At the same time, at this moment, his brows were furrowed and he fell into deep thought, wondering in his heart the feasibility of what Zhu Gaoxu said, and whether things here were as good as he said.

If it was really that good, Zhu Gaochi would really have such an idea and really want to give it a try.

Of course, this move does not mean that Zhu Gaochi really has other intentions, but it can increase his prestige and can.
I think as long as one is a normal person, there will be few people who can refuse.

If you don’t think about it, you won’t know. If you think about it carefully, you will be shocked.

After carefully savoring the deep meaning contained in this, Zhu Gaochi's originally twisted brows slowly relaxed at this moment. Looking at Zhu Gaoxu on the side, a hint of fear emerged in his eyes. He raised his thumb and said in a deep voice:
"Second brother! Second child!"

"You really have a lot of tricks up your sleeve."

"He is able to win people's hearts and minds, and his understanding of human nature is truly extraordinary!" (End of this chapter)