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Chapter 20 Zhu Yuanzhang: Yu Qian is truly a meritorious official of the Ming Dynasty!

"I remember now. Yu Qian has been writing to me a few days ago asking me and the people to take a rest. He is such a corrupt scholar."

After Zhu Gaochi's reminder, Zhu Di remembered that Yu Qian had repeatedly written to him some time ago, asking him to put aside his warlike spirit and rest with the people.

The book lists his five major sins, and the language is so sharp that it's almost like he is pointing at himself and scolding him.

Zhu Di had never tolerated such humiliation, so he sent him to the front line to raise horses, so that he wouldn't be bothered by him out of sight.

As he spoke, Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaochi, Yang Shiqi and others who had always advocated resting with the people and said, "I also want to rest with the people and never have to fight a war again."

"But you have seen the result. My children and grandchildren are unfilial and half of the Ming Dynasty is in danger. Tell me, if an old man like me doesn't work hard, how can I sleep well in the grave?"

Zhu Gaochi and others lowered their heads and dared not say much.

More eyes were on Zhu Zhanji.

No one really expected that such a foolish emperor would sit on the throne of the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Even the last emperor of Shu Han, who has always been criticized, was not as outrageous as the God of War of the Ming Dynasty.

"Yu Qian is a bit of a corrupt scholar, but he is still a useful talent."

"This time I will arrange for him to be an officer in the army and to stay by my side. I will teach him well and he will be able to be of great use in the future after he has shed some of his corrupt nature."

Zhu Di had always admired Yu Qian.

Zhu Di was particularly impressed by the other party's policy paper on mutual trade, and he knew that the other party was a talented person with great potential.

If he had not repeatedly tried to persuade Zhu Di to give up his warmongering nature, which annoyed Zhu Di, he would not have been driven out of the capital.

Now knowing from the sky that Yu Qian would save the Ming Dynasty from danger in the future, Zhu Di decided to keep him by his side and train him carefully.

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"The emperor was controlled by barbarians, but he remained calm in the face of danger and united the military and civilians to resist foreign enemies. It is rare and precious for the Ming Dynasty's monarchs and ministers to have such character." Ying Zheng sighed.

"It turns out that what's important is the position of the emperor, not the person." Cao Cao looked at the sky with an admiring expression: "He remained calm in the face of danger, performed his duties conscientiously, and dedicated himself to the country. He is a true hero."

"When I was young, I was like Yu Qian, full of passion and willing to sacrifice my life for the country."

"What happened next?" Cao Chong asked curiously beside him.

"Chong'er, remember, your father is the greatest hero in the world."

Cao Cao held Cao Chong's hand and looked at the distant sky: "If there were no Cao Cao, there would be no telling how many people would be kings and emperors in this world!"

"Changing the emperor?" Liu Bei looked at A Dou beside him, thoughtfully.

Li Shimin: "It is a great virtue to take over a country instead of its ruler."

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Ming dynasty.

Hongwu period.

Zhu Yuanzhang breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, there are famous ministers like Yu Qian, so officials in later generations have not become hopelessly stupid.

Otherwise, half of the Ming Dynasty would probably fall into the hands of barbarians.

By then, the situation will be over.

It will be extremely difficult to recover the lost territory, and I don’t know how much blood will be shed.

"Yu Qian is truly a great hero of the Ming Dynasty!"

Old Zhu exclaimed in admiration.

……

[In 1450, Zhu Qizhen returned to Beijing after studying in Wala for more than a year.]

【Zhu Qiyu honored Zhu Qizhen as the Supreme Emperor and placed him under house arrest in the Nan Palace. 】

[In 1457, Xu Youzhen, Shi Heng and others launched a coup d'état, welcomed the imprisoned retired emperor Zhu Qizhen into the palace, and restored him to the throne, which is known in history as the "Duomen Change".]

[After the coup, Zhu Qiyu was placed under house arrest and died shortly afterwards at the age of 30. ]

[At the same time, Zhu Qizhen carried out a large-scale purge of ministers who opposed his restoration, and Yu Qian, a loyal minister who protected the country, was unjustly killed.]

[In addition, he suppressed and persecuted dissidents in the court, acted arbitrarily, and rewarded the heroes of the coup d'etat based on his personal preferences, which aggravated the internal conflicts in the court, corrupted the political atmosphere, and weakened the national strength.]

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During the Hongwu reign, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was in a good mood for a rare time, turned gloomy again when he saw that some unpromising thing had been restored.

He angrily overturned the documents beside him.

"They persecute loyal officials, favor eunuchs, and are incompetent. How could I have such descendants?"

Empress Ma comforted him, "Chongba, calm down. This hasn't happened yet. Why are you so angry? You can set up a family precept later to tell your children and grandchildren not to establish this incompetent emperor."

"Didn't you see what it says on the sky curtain? It's called Men Tianzi."

Old Zhu's face was dark: "Old Zhu's face has been completely lost!"

"This bastard should have died when he was captured by the Oirat people!"

"It really makes me angry!"

"Why doesn't he just die!"

"Has there ever been an emperor as incompetent as him in all dynasties?"

Old Zhu was furious.

"He still has the nerve to restore the monarchy. If our Ming Dynasty has a few more unruly descendants, it will be doomed sooner or later!"

"I now even suspect that Qi Yu was poisoned to death by this evil creature!"

Only Zhu Qizhen was not born in modern times.

If he were born in modern times, Lao Zhu would have wanted to slap him in the face.

Beside him, Zhu Biao, who was always good-tempered, clenched his fists.

Obviously.

He was also angered by Zhu Qizhen's absurd behavior!
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Yongle period.

Zhu Di's face turned pale.

Everyone in the hall couldn't help but shiver, feeling cold all over.

Zhu Zhanji immediately knelt on the ground, suffering from a severe headache.

Tell me, how come you gave birth to such a thing.

It would have been fine if he was captured by the Oirat and forced to knock on the door, but he came back and tried to restore the monarchy.

Don’t you think it’s not embarrassing enough?
"Ha! Ha! I never thought that such a foolish emperor would appear in the future."

"Yu Qian worked so hard for the Ming Dynasty, and he was killed just like that?" Zhu Di's eyes were cold: "I couldn't bear to kill him, but a kid in the future killed him. Grandson, you gave birth to a good son!!"

Zhu Zhanji kowtowed frantically, and kept muttering: "I am guilty."

"Pass on my decree, grant Yu Qian a red-lettered iron certificate, investigate the officials named Xu Youzhen and Shi Heng in the court, and send them to exile in the frontier!"

Zhu Di glanced at Zhu Zhanji coldly and said, "Your Highness has committed a crime, go and ask for forgiveness from your ancestors."

……

[In 1464, Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qizhen, died at the age of 38.]

[In the same year, Ming Xianzong Zhu Jianshen succeeded to the throne. ]

[During his reign, he redressed the unjust case of Yu Qian and arranged for refugees from Beijing and Hunan, winning praise from the government and the public.]

[In 1477, Zhu Jianshen set up the Western Factory, with Wang Zhi as its commander.]

[In 1487, Concubine Wan died of illness, and Zhu Jianshen died of excessive grief at the age of 41.]

[In the same year, Emperor Xiaozong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youtang, succeeded to the throne and became the ninth emperor of the Ming Dynasty.]

[He was kind and generous, practiced frugality, and was not interested in women. During his reign, he worked hard on government affairs, promoted virtuous officials, and cracked down on treacherous officials, making the government clean and the society stable.]

[During this period, the Ming Dynasty saw the "Hongzhi Restoration". During this period, the Ming Dynasty's national strength was significantly improved, culture flourished, the economy developed, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. ]

[In 1505, Zhu Youtang, who had been in power for 18 years, died in the Qianqing Palace at the age of 36.]

[His death marked the end of the "Hongzhi Restoration" and the Ming Dynasty entered a new historical stage. ]

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(End of this chapter)