Daming: I am the Crown Prince

As in the past, the things discussed openly in the court were basically not particularly big things, or there were already some opinions on how to deal with them, and all that had to be done was to announce and implement them.

Civil and military officials were accustomed to this. This was not a rule set by Zhu Yunhuan, but this was basically the procedure since Zhu Yunhuan.

As soon as he arrived at Wuying Palace after the court session, Zhang Fusheng said, "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jing wants to see you."

Zhu Yunhuan was somewhat amused. "This kid is really brave. He dares to come and ask for an audience now. Xuan."

Zhu Yunwen knelt down as soon as he entered Wuying Hall and said, "I, your humble servant, kowtow to your Majesty, my brother. Long live your Majesty."

Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Yunwen. The boy who had said harsh words to him a few years ago has now become a teenager. The boy who relied on Lu and Zhu Yunwen has now become cautious.

This is normal, as the royal family members are very sensitive to some things. Zhu Yunwen is naturally very clear about his situation in recent years.

Zhu Yunxun smiled and asked, "Old Four, what's going on? You came to see me for no reason. Is there something important?"

Zhu Yunwen immediately replied, "I am about to return to the imperial city to observe the foundation of my ancestors' business. I am very nervous. I hope that your Majesty will not think that I am stupid and give me some advice."

He came here to express his gratitude, and also to hope that his brother, the emperor, could give him a clear explanation so that he would know what to do and what not to do.

It has to be said that both Lu and Zhu Yunhuan have been very cautious in recent years. Now Zhu Yunhuan has conferred titles on all his brothers and sisters, but Lu has not been included.

The civil and military officials naturally knew that this was not a good idea, but the new emperor had been on the throne for more than a month and no minister had ever mentioned this matter in a memorial.

Zhu Yunwen's thank-you note had already been sent, and it only thanked the emperor for conferring him the title of King of Wu, expressed various loyalty, etc. As for the identity of his mother, there was no mention of it at all.

Zhu Yunwen smiled and looked at him and said, "There's no need to be like this. I've already said that you're my brother. Even if Yunwen and I had some unhappiness in the past, that's in the past. Just be a good vassal king and don't worry too much."

Zhu Yunhuan looked at Zhu Yunwen with a smile and asked, "I even tolerated Yunwen, letting him travel around Hangzhou and enjoy himself. You were a child and spoke rudely to me back then, so I hold a grudge against you?"

Zhu Yunwen, who was kneeling, trembled slightly, and then quickly said, "I have always been stupid, I hope Your Majesty will forgive me!"

Daoyan and others didn't know what to say for a moment. They thought that the emperor was teasing King Jing, but wasn't this also a warning? This was definitely something the emperor could do.

Zhu Yunhuan then smiled and said, "Okay, there's no need for us brothers to do this. Just don't disturb the people when you return home. I won't bother you after you become a vassal. You can eat, drink, play, travel, and enjoy the scenery as you like."

Zhu Yunwen breathed a sigh of relief. Although his brother, the emperor, was very scheming, he was still treating the royal family well at the moment.

The most important thing is that the emperor brother really has no intention of revenge. He can tolerate these brothers and will not blame them too much.

"Just remember one thing, don't get involved, don't cause trouble, and don't disturb the people." Zhu Yunhuan said sternly, "The Ming Dynasty doesn't mind having more wealthy princes who eat, drink and have fun, but there must not be tyrannical princes."

Zhu Yunwen acted terrified and assured, "I will obey the emperor's order and keep myself clean and strictly abide by the law."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and waved his hand, "Okay, if there is nothing else, you can leave. By the way, since you are my younger brother, you can go and see off my other brothers and uncles when they return to their fiefdoms."

Zhu Yun was a little excited. In fact, he had been a nobody in the past few years and was very cautious in the palace. The only time he showed up was when he was criticized.

For example, last year his mother complained privately, and Zhu Yunwen was sent to Dongling to observe mourning. Zhu Yunwen really never showed up for anything more formal.

Zhu Yun was a little excited, but also a little worried, "Brother, I have always been stupid, I am afraid I can't take on this important task."

"Of course, the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Clan Court will assist in this. You are my younger brother, so it is enough for you to come forward." Zhu Yunhuan said earnestly, "Fourth Brother, you will also be a vassal, so you should do something."

Zhu Yunwen suddenly became even more excited. In fact, in his situation, he had great expectations for becoming a vassal. At that time, he would be truly free and live a happy life.

In Yingtian Prefecture and the Imperial City, Zhu Yunwen was just cautious. But when he arrived at the local area, he was a vassal king with a high status, and he was supreme behind the closed door of the palace.

Zhu Yunwen bravely said, "Brother, I am old enough to appoint a princess."

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about these things. When you return to Yingtian Prefecture, you will naturally have to do the things that need to be done."

Zhu Yunhuan's attitude gave Zhu Yunhuan complete peace of mind. He had been trembling with fear in the past few years and did not dare to be too optimistic about his future, for fear that Zhu Yunhuan would bring up old issues.

However, Zhu Yunwen was obviously judging others by his own standards. Now he felt that his future was brighter and it seemed that he would have a comfortable and prosperous future.

Compared with some other members of the royal family, Zhu Yunwen, the King of Jing, is obviously not bad either. He is probably not as good as the best but better than the worst.

When Zhu Yunwen left happily, Zhu Yunwen laughed, "Whether it's Yunwen or Yunwen, they are basically petty. Now I just hope Yunxi can be more generous and act like a royal family member."

Daoyan and Xia Yuanji didn't dare to speak at this time. Even if they didn't know some things clearly, they knew something about them to some extent. This was not something they could judge.

Even if they are the emperor's confidants, they should just listen to the emperor's family affairs and never try to get involved. Even if they talk too much, it is obviously inappropriate.

The so-called "no private affairs in the royal family" obviously only applies to when the civil service system has more power.

The officials who shouted these words in front of Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Yunhuan would definitely not have a good ending. No matter whether they were civil servants or nobles, everyone naturally knew this.

The fourth son of my family came to take a look around and made some arrangements. There is nothing much to say, but this is just a small episode. There are other things to do. Zhu Yunhuan looked at Zhang Fusheng and said, "Let Duke Wei and Duke Cao come over. Some things need to be discussed with them."

After saying this, Zhu Yunhuan continued to review the memorials. He would not just wait here. There were still many memorials on the imperial desk that needed to be reviewed, and they all needed to be dealt with quickly.

Xu Huizu was a familiar face, but Li Jinglong's familiar face made people a little confused for a moment. After all, in the past one or two years, he was the busiest duke in the Ming Dynasty.

While guarding the border, training troops, and inspecting many garrisons in Liaodong, he was also further taking over Feng Sheng's military power. Although the Duke of Song had stationed troops in Liaodong for a long time, he was obviously still not trusted by the emperor.

The good news is that there is no such thing as being sentenced to death. Although Zhu Yunhuan was not close to Feng Sheng, he understood the ability of such a general with outstanding military achievements, and Liaodong was also suitable for Feng Sheng to garrison.

Li Jinglong had no complaints about being away from home for a long time. This was the emperor's trust in him and it was to increase his qualifications so that he could be further reused and promoted in the future.

Of course, Li Jinglong has basically reached the limit of promotion now, both in terms of title and official position. He is now one of the emperor's representatives in the military and one of the military leaders of the Ming Dynasty.

Looking at Li Jinglong, Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "My cousin from Jiujiang, it seems that life in Liaodong is still not easy. My uncles are used to being rich and prosperous in Yingtian Prefecture. I wonder if they can handle it."

Li Jinglong quickly said, "Your Majesty, don't worry. The situation in Liaodong is now stable, the remnants of the Mongols have been basically eradicated, and the Korean traitor father and son dare not raise an army."

The biggest hidden danger in Liaodong is the many forces left behind after the defeat of the Yuan Dynasty. Whether it is Nahachu or some other tribes, they can bring trouble to Liaodong.

With the biggest power like Nahachu eliminated, the situation in Liaodong seemed to be stable. However, those small tribes could not cause big waves, but they were enough to disgust people, which was obviously not a good thing.

The army stationed troops in Liaodong, obviously because they did not want the Tartars and barbarians to make a comeback in Liaodong. Some fierce people would emerge from the poor and hungry places.

The current Jurchens are not worth paying too much attention to, but they are still considered to be some of the more influential tribes in Liaodong. However, Lee Seong-gye and his sons were dissatisfied with the Ming Dynasty's division of territory and remained disloyal.

These are all very clear things, and everyone knows them. If you cannot understand and grasp these situations, it will be difficult for you to hold a high position in the government.

Zhu Yunxun smiled and said it was time to talk business. "Speaking of some of the changes in the Beijing Guards, have you paid attention to these things?"

Xu Huizu spoke cautiously, "Your Majesty, this matter has always been the responsibility of Duke Kaiguo and Duke Liangguo, and we have no right to interfere."

Zhu Yunhuan knew that this was Xu Huizu's character. His brother-in-law had a similar character to Xu Da. Although he was of noble status and had great prestige in the court and the army, he was very cautious in doing things.

Li Jinglong also quickly spoke up, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I have not been in the capital before, so I don't know much about the reorganization of the Beijing Guards. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

This is also a very cautious person. Although Li Jinglong is Zhu Yunhuan's cousin and is very much loved by Zhu Yunhuan, he dare not be presumptuous. The emperor's power is too great. When giving face, just call him cousin.

In fact, even Li Jinglong understood that the emperor could take care of him and call him cousin, etc. But if he, as a minister, took it seriously, it would obviously be inappropriate, as he could not really be a relative of the emperor.

After all, Li Jinglong knew that he was not his grandfather or his father, and they were the emperor's relatives. Even if they were the emperor, they were only the relatives of the retired emperor, not necessarily the relatives of the Emperor Chengkang in front of him.

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "Of course, the Duke of Liang and the Duke of Kaiguo are in charge of this matter. However, the Five Military Commands Office has its own guard posts in the capital, and there are still twelve guard posts. You should also pay more attention to it. The reorganization of the army is not a trivial matter."

Xu Huizu said cautiously, "Your Majesty, I think the combat capabilities of the Five Military Commands and the local garrisons are very good now, and there is no need for major changes."

Li Jinglong couldn't help but look at Xu Huizu. He didn't expect that this cautious Duke of Wei would dare to speak so directly.

Zhu Yunhuan looked at Xu Huizu with interest and asked, "What do you think? Do you think that the Ming Dynasty conquered the world based on the Wei Suo system, and we should continue to maintain it?"

Xu Huizu spoke more cautiously, "Your Majesty, please understand that since His Majesty the Emperor set up the Marshal's Offices of each wing, our Ming Dynasty's military system has become more perfect."

This is also true. The Wing Marshal's Office established by Zhu Yuanzhang after he crossed the river was the predecessor of the Wei Suo. This system is still in use today, which is naturally very suitable for the current Ming Dynasty.

This is obvious to all. The soldiers of the Ming Dynasty fought in the south and the north and wiped out countless disobedients. This is the greatest affirmation of the Wei Suo system. This is the military guarantee that the Ming Dynasty now has basically no external hidden dangers.

Xu Huizu also continued, "Although it is true that some garrisons and officers are neglecting their military preparations, I think as long as they are diligent in assessment and training, there is no need to worry too much."

Not to mention Li Jinglong, even Daoyan was nodding beside them. Everyone was indeed clear about these principles.

In the final analysis, the military equipment of some stable areas in the mainland is in disrepair because there is no war at all. Needless to say, the border troops have always maintained high-intensity training, so they can be said to have sufficient military strength.

The combat effectiveness of the Beijing troops can be said to be far superior to that of the border troops. The reason is naturally that these Beijing troops often go on expeditions, and the most elite soldiers in the entire Ming Dynasty are basically concentrated in the Beijing troops. They also have rich practical experience and are naturally strong.

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said, "I didn't say that we should change the guard post, but the twelve guards, etc., or the tactics should be changed. Sticking to the old ways is not a good thing, and future wars may not be the same as before."

Since the emperor had no intention of changing the Wei Suo system, Xu Huizu, Li Jinglong and others naturally had nothing to worry about, and the Five Military Commandery still had great power.

As for seeking new tactics, practicing new weapons, etc., it seems unnecessary for the time being, because the Ming army's combat effectiveness is very strong, and there is no decent enemy that can resist the Ming army.

However, as a noble and a military commander, he naturally needs to consider these precautionary matters.

It is naturally a good thing for them that the army’s combat effectiveness is stronger.

Emperor Chengkang seems not to plan to mobilize troops in the next two or three years, as if he is concentrating on domestic affairs. However, after the domestic affairs are completed, it is time to mobilize troops everywhere. (End of this chapter)