Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

The candlelight in the hall flickered, and the light and shadows danced on everyone's faces.

Just like the current situation in the Ming Dynasty, it seems very stable, but it also hides variables.

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up slowly, and his dragon robe rustled with his movements.

Each step he took was steady and powerful, truly the gait of a dragon or a tiger, revealing a majesty that made people dare not look directly at him.

Soon, Zhu Yuanzhang came in front of Zhu Gang.

The expression on his face softened instantly, and he raised his hand and gently patted Zhu Gang's shoulder.

That action was full of encouragement and expectations from the elders to the younger ones, as if the person standing in front of him was not His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, but just a child who needed the care and guidance of the elders.

"This matter of Ma Zheng..."

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, his voice was deep and echoed in the silent hall.

"We still need to listen to the opinions of the ministers. As the saying goes, many hands make light work.

Our Ming Dynasty is now so big that we have to consider every aspect carefully.

The horse policy is of utmost importance, as it concerns whether our Ming Dynasty can gain a firm foothold in this chaotic world and expand its territory.

But we can't act rashly, we need to think carefully about it.

We must do a solid job in horse management and not let the Ming Dynasty stumble over the issue of war horses."

Zhu Gang hurriedly bowed, his body bent very low, and his courtesy was so perfect that there was no fault to be found.

Then he raised his head and said sincerely: "Father, your majesty is wise. I am also looking forward to the long-term peace and prosperity of the Ming Dynasty. That is why I dared to say a few more words in front of you.

I am well aware that I am young and inexperienced, and everything still depends on my father's decision.

Your Majesty is wise and enlightened, and I, as your son, will do my best to cooperate with you.

I will contribute to the implementation of the horse policy of the Ming Dynasty, but I will be very clear about my orders.

Even if it means sacrificing my life, I will do it!"

Zhu Gang's voice was sincere and humble, and his words were full of respect for Zhu Yuanzhang's decision and concern for the fate of the Ming Dynasty.

Anyone who heard this would praise in their heart, "His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is such a sensible and good child."

At this moment, the hall was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone held their breath and fell into deep thought.

Some ministers frowned, with a deep wrinkle between their brows forming the shape of the Chinese character "川". It was obvious that they were thinking about the difficulty of the matter.

When it comes to implementing the horse policy, there are so many complicated issues to deal with. How can it be so easy to sort it out?
Some officials nodded slightly, as if they thought Zhu Gang's idea was worth considering.

But he was afraid that it would be inappropriate to agree hastily, so he just nodded slightly and said nothing for the time being.

Some young ministers had wandering eyes and looked around, and no one knew what they were thinking.

Perhaps he was weighing the pros and cons, thinking about how to express his own ideas while complying with the emperor's will.

The candlelight in the hall was still burning flickeringly.

The candle wick occasionally made a crackling sound, which was particularly clear in the silence.

Several young officials were frightened and their hearts tightened like frightened deer.

They exchanged glances secretly but did not dare to make any big movements.

He just raised his eyes slightly and glanced at the other person quickly.

Immediately, these young ministers lowered their heads again, looking like thieves, afraid of breaking the solemn atmosphere.

Liang Yesian stood aside, twirling his half-white beard with his hands.

His gaze was deep and his eyes were half-closed, as he was thinking over the horse management methods he had thought of before.

Now Liang Yesian has served in the court for many years and has experienced many ups and downs. He knows that there are so many aspects involved in horse politics.

Although His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin spoke very clearly just now, when it comes to implementation, the situations in different places are complex and changeable.

Liang Yexian thought to himself, frowned slightly, and sighed softly. In this quiet hall, the breath seemed to be heard by everyone, revealing a hint of helplessness and worry.

It was as if he had foreseen the many troubles that would arise in the future when implementing the horse policy.

Liang Yesian was thinking: In some places, fodder is scarce, and the horses can't even get enough to eat, so how can they be kept fat and strong?

In some places, the water source is not clean, and horses that drink dirty water may be prone to diseases.

These are all tricky problems, I’m afraid it won’t be so smooth!

Look at the guards on duty outside the palace. They are well-trained on weekdays.

They stood there like wooden stakes, motionless.

No matter how windy or rainy it is, it will not move an inch.

But today, I don’t know why, but I suddenly felt uneasy.

It feels like something bad is about to happen.

The patrol team usually walks in an orderly manner, and the distance between each step is as regular as if measured with a ruler.

Today, he unconsciously quickened his pace, and the "thumping" sound of his footsteps seemed particularly hurried in this quiet palace road.

The leading team leader walked while looking around vigilantly, his eyes as big as copper bells.

He did not miss any suspicious point, and his eyes were so sharp that they seemed to be able to penetrate the thick night.

He lowered his voice and said to the guards behind him: "Everyone be alert!

The horse policy is discussed in the palace today. It concerns the fate of the country. If anything goes wrong, we will all lose our heads.

If the horse management is well managed, the Ming Dynasty's cavalry will be able to gallop across the country and defend our country.

If it fails, it will be a major event that will shake the foundation of the country.

We, the guards, are the first to bear the brunt of the blame."

After hearing this, everyone's expressions became stern and they gripped their weapons even tighter.

His palms were sweating, and his eyes were as big as bells, staring at the darkness around him.

It was so tense, as if an enemy would jump out of the darkness at any time.

The night sky outside the palace was as dark as a heavy piece of cloth.

It pressed heavily on the palace wall, not even the stars or the moon could be seen, and the whole world seemed to be swallowed up by this endless darkness.

Just relying on those palace lanterns, they flickered in the wind.

The dim light could barely illuminate a small area around it.

Instead, it made the darkness inside and outside the palace walls seem even deeper, exuding a creepy and eerie aura.

It seemed as if there were countless dangers hidden in the darkness.

It was just waiting to show up at any time, casting an unpredictable haze over the Ming Dynasty's palace.

It makes people feel a little panic and uneasy for no reason, as if a storm is about to come, but no one knows when it will hit.

The ministers in the Fengtian Hall looked at each other.

They exchanged glances from time to time, and there was temptation and hesitation in those glances.

In their hearts, they were all weighing the pros and cons of this matter.

But no one could make up their mind for a while and no one dared to speak rashly.

Just waiting for Zhu Yuanzhang to speak again to break the depressing silence.

It seemed as if the silence contained a mystery that could determine everyone's fate, which people dared not touch easily. The atmosphere in the hall became increasingly dull and depressing.

After all, if you are not careful and cautious when serving under the Hongwu Emperor, the least punishment would be the execution of your entire family. (End of this chapter)