Ming Dynasty, starting from the empty seal case

Chapter 91 Zhu Yuanzhang’s inner thoughts

"Qianzhuang? Military power?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the dragon chair, murmuring these words.

Immediately he looked at the new Minister of Household Affairs in a funny manner.

"We really haven't thought about this, but in this way, the six movies do have the best of both worlds."

Zhu Yuanzhang's tone was very gentle, which was completely different from his previous behavior of getting angry and then swearing loudly.

But the next moment, his voice suddenly turned cold.

"But what we want...there's nothing left!"

"That's great. This sutra feast has really exposed your fox tail."

In a blink of an eye.

Everyone seemed to notice something and looked at each other.

Li Wentai quickly lowered his head and said hurriedly:

"What is a fox tail, I don't understand?"

"Why did your Majesty say this? The six ministries are your majesty's six ministries, and the Ming army is also your majesty's Ming army. What I said is nothing more than to unite them into the six ministries of the country. This will make it easier for your majesty to convey orders..."

"This is not nonsense, but a further step to streamline government affairs!"

"Don't tell us what is and isn't." Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, "Today we are talking about the causes of the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion!"

"Now that the bank has just been established, if the Ministry of Accounts wants to participate, that's fine. Then it can provide the silver itself and allow people to buy and sell."

"This..." Li Wentai suddenly became embarrassed. If the Ministry of Revenue was rich, why would His Majesty work so hard on the treasure bank transfer department?
  "Can't you tell me? They say that the Southeast is the richest in the world. I think they also have many silver shops and pawn shops. If your Ministry of Finance is jealous, why don't you ask us to bring them under the Ministry of Finance? …”

"I don't dare!" Li Wentai bowed his head again.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at them, his eyes scanning the expressions of these courtiers.

This is how he said:
  "What you think is more far-reaching than mine."

"Yunnan has not been recovered yet, and Beiyuan is still eyeing it. My soldiers still have a lot to do, and it is not yet time for the horses to be released in Nanshan and the weapons to be stored in the warehouse!"

A contest between the two parties.

It seems that Zhu Yuanzhang temporarily won through strong pressure.

But Su Xian could tell.

As long as the topic of feud continues, this kind of temptation will not stop.

And currently.

The military power of the Ming Dynasty was actually a state of separation of "the power to control the military and the power to mobilize troops", that is, "the generals do not have their own troops, and the army does not have their own generals"!
  The Metropolitan Governor's Office is in charge of all military registrations and is also the highest government office of each military household guard station.

As for the Ministry of War, its power now is very small. It is basically just an agency issued by Emperor Hongwu to issue transfer orders.

If there is a war, the Ministry of War will issue a transfer order and a seal. The general leading the army will get the seal, and then lead the soldiers of the guard station who have also received the "transfer order" to start the expedition...

After the expedition, the squadron returned to the court and the soldiers returned to their guard posts. The general leading the army returned to the military headquarters and returned the seal.

In a guard station, the highest commander is the Guard Commander. There are five thousand-household stations under it, with a total of about 5,000 people.

The number of local guard posts is not consistent depending on the severity of the military situation. The simplest thing is that there are more guard posts in the border areas and fewer guard posts in the interior.

And all the guard posts in various places must obey the commander-in-chief, and the highest commander is the commander-in-chief!
  The military household guard system was the fastest system that could stabilize the local area and stabilize the political power after Zhu Yuanzhang conquered the world and even established the Ming Dynasty.

He is proud because he can firmly control the military power!

According to Su Xian's knowledge.

At present, most of the top nobles of the Ming Dynasty serve in the Governor's Palace.

At this time, their power is firmly suppressing the six departments.

But in the future, the Metropolitan Governor's Office will be abolished, and then its power will gradually shrink, just like a decoration. By then, the Ministry of War will also have greater and greater power.

Of course, this is all for the future.

Nowadays, the Ming Dynasty is still going to conquer the world, and the power of the Governor's Office is still unparalleled.

And what Zhu Yuanzhang wants to do most now...

Although the garrison system can nominally "separate soldiers", in the end it is the nobles who conquered the country from the founding of the country. At present, the system is still on paper and has not reached the stage of normalization.

These nobles still hold military power. For example, Xu Da has been stationed in Beiping all year round. The entire defense line of Beiping is made up of his own soldiers.

For example, Deng Yu, Feng Sheng, Mu Ying and Fu Youde... basically all sit in the areas of Ningxia, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and Sichuan.

There are many remaining forces in the Northern Yuan Dynasty, most of which relied on the local political power to form a confrontation with the Ming army.

And Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to take back these military powers.

In fact, you have to rely on your own son!

The kings he wants to enfeoff!
  Most direct……

King Zhu Di of Yan married the eldest daughter of the Xu family, and of course they had their own friendship.

But the marriage between the royal family and the nobles is an exchange in itself.

The Xu Mansion can enjoy wealth forever with this, and after Zhu Di becomes the vassal, he will gradually transfer military power from Xu Da!
  Again……

Zhu Yuanzhang's most trusted son was always his son. He could not allow other generals to firmly control local military power. And if this person is a son, then he will be much more relieved.

Naturally, this is not the first marriage similar to that between Xu Da and a prince. In the future, marriages between nobles and royal families will continue to appear.

Either the princess marries the son of a distinguished noble, or the prince marries the daughter of a distinguished noble.

He himself knew that the eleventh prince Zhu Chun sitting next to him would become the king of Shu in the future, and the person he married happened to be the man who would become famous in the Ming Dynasty, defeat the Northern Yuan Dynasty in the 21st year of Hongwu, and be granted the title of King of Shu. Duke Liang’s blue jade daughter!

Lan Yu is also the younger brother of the Lan family who is currently in charge of Chang Mansion.

He can also be regarded as Zhu Xiongying's "uncle and grandpa".

Of course, he is still in a "dormant" state now. It cannot be said that he has no prestige in the military. He can only be said to have "inherited some of the friendships left by Chang Yuchun". Although he has gained some fame, he needs a truly monstrous battle. Only through merit can you stand out!

As Su Xian was thinking, other officials present also fell into their own thoughts.

At this time of the Jingyan Festival, there is no longer any need to rely on the "Chaos of the Seven Kingdoms" to cover up its purpose.

All that needs to be said has been said.

The scene seemed to have reached the most critical point. Everyone was waiting for His Majesty to make a decision.

But the old god Zhu Yuanzhang was there, just sitting and not speaking.

For a time, the atmosphere became more solemn.

at last……

Prince Zhu Biao spoke slowly, "Father, is this the end of today's sutra feast?"

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone looked towards the prince...

What are you doing?
  Everyone is waiting for Your Majesty to take back the princes who have been entrusted to them, and at least abolish the establishment of yamen such as Wang Fu's Mansion and Wang Xiang's Mansion!

We should also abolish the rules that require local officials to report on government and military affairs every month!

In a word, it is okay for the vassal king to enjoy wealth and honor, but if military power is involved, then today's sutra feast has just begun!
  after all……

What the ministers have always wanted is to take back the military power of the nobles to the Ministry of War. Let those systems that are only on paper be truly and completely implemented and become the core of the court's stability!
  The best thing is to send civilian officials to sit in the local area, control the generals, and firmly grasp the military power.

If this is incorporated into the system, military generals will never cause chaos in the future!

only……

Zhu Yuanzhang has never been an emperor who compromised with hundreds of officials.

"Today's sutra feast, what we asked the lecturer to say is almost complete..."

As he spoke, he looked at King Qin and then at King Jin.

"After you two become vassals, you must remember what I said to you today, and you must also remember that as a descendant of the Zhu family, you must shoulder the country, help your brother, and resist foreign invasion!"

"We will give you these, but we will also impose restrictions on you. Please remember it! Remember it!"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang's reaction made all the ministers stunned.

Co-author said so much just now, but you didn't listen to a word?

But Zhu Yuanzhang still said sincerely, "Don't let your father down!"

"Yes!"

Although the princes were young, they already knew what they had to shoulder, and their faces showed solemn expressions.

Su Xian looked at their expressions. Perhaps at this moment, they were really thinking like this. They wanted to do a good job for their brother. They also saw their father's difficulties today.

In the future, he will definitely defend the capital and live up to his father’s expectations!
  But what about the future?

"His Majesty!"

While he was meditating.

At this moment, seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang was indifferent, all the ministers stood up one after another, "Since your Majesty knows about the chaos in the Seven Kingdoms, why do you insist on doing this?"

"The chief envoys in various places are ordered by the court to govern the people, obtain tax revenue, and educate the people!"

"If the vassal king returns power from the vassal, then will the people everywhere obey the court or the vassal king?"

An official first asked about "political affairs", and Zhu Yuanzhang clenched his tea cup angrily!
  But they seemed unaware.

He just continued: "Military power returns to the Ministry of War, rather than being distributed to the vassal king!"

"The vassal king only needs servants, how can he be in charge of personal soldiers, and even have armor and sharp swords?"

Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes had narrowed, and the sharpness in them could no longer be concealed.

And the next moment.

These ministers shouted again:

"I ask your Majesty to think carefully again and again, and not to sow serious trouble for the future!"

Snapped!
  Finally, Zhu Yuanzhang slammed the teacup in his hand to the ground. The crisp shattering sound seemed to be mixed with the anger in his heart.

"Have you said enough?"

"We also want to tell you that today is a Sutra Feast! This is a Sutra Feast... not a place to discuss state affairs!"

"The chaos of the Seven Kingdoms we are talking about is what I told you. We must remember the friendship of brothers. We are not trying to punish the vassal king as you think!"

"We have already decided on this matter, so I will tell you clearly..."

The next moment, Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was clear and decisive, seeming to explain that his decision would not waver at all!
  "No! Definitely not! Definitely not!"

"If anyone dares to mention this matter again outside of this sutra feast, don't blame us for not remembering our past friendship!"

"Humph……"

While talking.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up directly and walked away with a flick of his sleeves.

If you say you won't be punished for your words at the Sutra banquet, then you definitely won't. This is the ambition of an emperor.

But on the contrary, the stubbornness of the ministers today did make him a little unbearable.

And the emperor has left.

The ministers present also sighed repeatedly. The senior officials of the six departments looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly, and then looked at Hu Weiyong.

After the former waved his hand.

Suddenly, the sutra feast was completely over.

"Let's go!"

at the same time.

In front of Su Xian and others, Song Lian, Li Xiyan, Fang Xiaoru and others quickly stood up.

They sighed first, seeming to regret today's failure.

Immediately he looked at Su Xian.

"In the future, you must think twice about what you say, and never say random things without knowing the full picture like today."

"Su Xian, you still need to read the classics and history carefully, so that you can distinguish right from wrong, instead of just agreeing with the Holy One like you do today. You must not only be loyal, but also have the unyielding pride!"

"There are many flowers for people to watch in this world, some are delicate, some are grand, some are eye-catching, and some are elegant and refined! But there is only one kind of plum blossom!"

"Otherwise, God has given you talent, and if you don't make good use of it, it will be nothing more than a flash in the pan!"

Fang Xiaoru warned earnestly, and then looked at Song Lian.

"Teacher, please explain more about the "Four Books" to this boy from now on."

Li Xiyan nodded.

Song Lian on the side sighed: "In this whole world, you are the only one who allows the Holy One to continuously change the seals and treasure notes."

"It's not that you can persuade me, but that you found another way and the starting point can make the situation better, so the Holy One will choose it."

"But look... there are some things in what you said today that can be called good words, and even the Holy Spirit praised them."

"But in the end... My child, don't talk about the feudal king again! This is the last thing your majesty can touch."

"No one in the civil or military dynasties can persuade me, let alone persuade me!"

"Alas!" As he said this, he walked forward first, and only sighs could be heard slowly.

"I wonder if I, the Ming Dynasty, will be in trouble because of the vassal king in the future?"

Su Xian looked at their leaving figures.

Want to tell him what he is thinking?

I really don’t have any ideas.

As for whether His Majesty would listen to what he said, Su Xian didn't have much hope.

After all, from the beginning to the end of this matter, I was just a bystander and had no desire to change anything urgently.

Anyway...

If you hit the south wall, your Majesty will naturally turn around.

……

"Don't worry, Su Xian. Grandpa Huang will definitely not be angry with what you said today. The gentlemen are trying to scare you."

At this moment, Zhu Xiongying said quietly.

"Yes, your Majesty was obviously very happy just now. Even if Su Xian is miserable, you will definitely have more homework in the future..." Chang Sen also followed suit.

The group laughed and said a few words.

Then the princes were quickly called away, and Zhu Xiongying was quickly picked up by the chamberlain.

"Su Xian, let's see you tomorrow. I want to go see my mother first."

Su Xian said goodbye one by one.

The news that the Crown Princess was pregnant again was no longer a secret. It was already August and she was already pregnant.

I remember Zhu Xiongying also said that he now has a younger brother in the East Palace.

Although I can't walk steadily, I heard that I can already pick up a pen. I even wrote several words in front of Grandpa Huang some time ago, which made Grandpa Huang very happy.

When he called his grandson, who was still a budding scholar and wanted to be able to walk steadily, he also sent him to the main hall.

His mother, Lu, was also rewarded. During these days, the other party came to take care of her mother from time to time.

Next year, maybe I will have another younger brother...

Su Xian thought about these trivial matters in the palace.

But I really started to worry about Zhu Xiongying.

If nothing happens, with the birth of this younger brother next year, he will also lose...

By then, this Lu will become the new crown princess!

……

……

at the same time.

On the way back to the inner palace, behind Zhu Yuanzhang, Prince Zhu Biao, King of Qin Zhu Feng and other princes followed him all the way.

Finally, there was no one around except the father and his son.

Only then did Zhu Yuanzhang stop.

"Have you all heard about today's sutra feast?"

Several feudal princes nodded immediately. They would be lying if they said they were not moved by their father's insistence.

"Father, don't worry. When I go to the fiefdom, I will definitely govern the people well. When the time comes, I will make these officials look at me with admiration!"

King Qin was moved to tears, and he was the first to express his stance at this moment.

"It would be better if you could change your temper. When you go outside, you should be generous in everything. If you become a vassal king, you will not be in the palace. Your father and mother will not control you all the time. .”

Zhu Yuanzhang patted Zhu Ping on the shoulder and said, "Get rid of your irritable temper. If you don't move, you will get angry. When you have more power, people will follow you. The first time you scold someone, they will apologize to you. If you hit someone, Others will also apologize to you. Over time, you will have no fear in your heart!"

"The personality will be perverse and even evil. If an individual cannot control himself, the people below him will become more and more crazy. By then, it will be too late for you to turn back!"

"Remember what happened today!"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked again, and then looked at the old three kings, "You seem to be taciturn on weekdays, but you have a sinister personality. You must also be the same. You must make a difference in the fiefdom, cultivate your character, and do not neglect yourself. If you are lonely for too long, you will also Something went wrong..."

Zhu Yuanzhang's teachings can be said to be heart-wrenching.

"Your elder brother also heard it today."

At this time, he looked at Zhu Biao again.

"We still say the same thing, no matter what the reason for the chaos in the Seven Kingdoms, it was Emperor Jing's fault."

"You must remember these words firmly in your heart. If Ming Dynasty is going to fall into the Seven Kingdoms Rebellion one day! Then your father and I will be the sinners of Ming Dynasty!"

As soon as these words came out.

All the kings burst into tears again!

"My father didn't listen to a word of what they said today. I didn't change a word of the previous decision."

"Ugh……"

"If there is only one throne in the world today, your father, I would really like to give it to you, and divide it evenly piece by piece!"

"No one is biased, no one is wronged..."

"But it's a pity that your father and I can't be the sinners of history by re-establishing the Han Dynasty. The world must be unified. Since the Southern Song Dynasty, the north and the south, which have been in chaos for more than two hundred years, must be repaired and let them remember that they are one family. !”

"Dad hopes that you will always remember this, and even pass it on to future generations, from generation to generation!"

"The purpose of letting the descendants of Lao Zhu's family be divided into various places is to let the people of the world, like you, my father, son and brothers, slowly become one family."

"Official, we don't believe it!"

"We only believe in you and our son!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's heartfelt words moved all the princes to tears, and they all set goals and swore poisonous oaths from their hearts.

In the end, Zhu Yuanzhang once again expressed his true feelings.

Like an old father, he reminds me repeatedly.

"You must remember these words in your bones..."

"We must not break up this family!"

(End of this chapter)