The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 278 The most simple wish

"Over the past three years, every household in the village has had more and more things. Last year, I joined forces with several other families and bought two cows, making farming easier.

"In the past, I would never have dared to think that I would not have to suffer from the cold in winter and would have enough food and clothes to wear."

The old man couldn't help but sigh again, his eyes turned red as if he was thinking of something sad.

He wiped it quickly and said embarrassedly: "I am sorry to make you laugh, I was just thinking about my parents, they both died of hunger and cold.

It would be great if they could live under the rule of the Holy Emperor."

The looks in Hua Zhenzhen and Yang Yaoqin's eyes as they looked at Zhu Houzhao became more and more gentle.

Zhu Houzhao's face turned serious, and he said, "It is the Ming Dynasty that is sorry to your parents, old man."

The old man shook his head, said nothing more, and continued: "Come back, come back.

Everyone has enough food and warm clothing, and every family has surplus food and money.

Also, no one bullies us anymore.

Those officials are now very easy to talk to.

We are not afraid that they will bully us. At worst, we can sue the officials or the Jinyiwei.

Those landlords, gentry, and gangsters who used to oppress us are all gone.

Hehe, last year and this year, some prisoners came to our village to repair the road for free, and I even saw that among them were the landlords and gangsters who bullied us in the past. "

He smiled happily and continued, "The other thing is about the children's education. I don't know why girls have to go to school too.
But since Emperor Shengwu has made such a rule, it must be correct.

By the way, there is a martial arts teacher in the school this year, who is going to teach the kids martial arts.

Practice the Shengwu boxing method, which is said to have been created by the Shengwu Emperor himself.

You know what, after the kids practiced, they all had bigger appetites..."

The old man said whatever he thought of, and his expression was always happy, with a hint of gratitude.

Zhu Houzhao listened patiently and attentively. At the end, when he saw that the old man had almost finished speaking, he thought for a moment and said, "Old man, do you think there is anything wrong with it?
Or, what suggestions do you want to give to Emperor Shengwu?
Just say it. "

"I don't think there's anything wrong with it." The old man shook his head and said with satisfaction.

Then, he said seriously, "As for giving advice to the Holy Emperor, I do have something to say to him."

"You say." Zhu Houzhao listened curiously and carefully.

"I just hope that the Emperor Shengwu can take good care of his health and live longer, to the age of a hundred.

In this way, our lives will get better and better, and no one will dare to bully us.

I have lived for more than sixty years and I know it all very well.

It is precisely because of Emperor Shengwu that we can live the good life today.

If one day he is gone..."

The old man's voice lowered, as if he had realized something, and he quickly said, "Look at my mouth. How can I say that the Emperor Shengwu is not here?"

"It's okay. Emperor Shengwu is the most tolerant and generous person. He won't mind." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand.

"That's good." The old man smiled and said solemnly: "In short, my lord, you must tell the Emperor Shengwu to take good care of his health and live a long life."

Hua Zhenzhen, Yang Yaoqin, and Wei Jinzhong were all moved.

Because they heard the most simple sincerity, hope, and even desire.

"Don't worry, old man." Zhu Houzhao patted his chest and assured: "The Emperor Shengwu is so powerful, how could he live more than a hundred years?
He will definitely live longer, and the lives of all the people in the Ming Dynasty will get better and better."

"That's good, that's good. We can't let these good days that seem like a dream disappear." The old man said happily.

Zhu Houzhao did not stay any longer. When the old man asked him to stay overnight, he refused.

In the dark night, Zhu Houzhao took the two girls and Wei Jinzhong for another tour of the village. After sensing various situations and finding that they were no different from what the old man had said, he summoned the white dragon and rode away.

"Zhenzhen, Yaoqin, if you feel sleepy, just lean on me and sleep.

Let's not stop and just keep watching." Zhu Houzhao said in a gentle tone.

Hua Zhenzhen and Yang Yaoqin responded, one in front and one behind, each leaning on Zhu Houzhao tenderly.

There is still no peace in my heart.

The old man's plain words shocked them deeply.

They even felt that their husbands were glowing.

In the dark night, the wind was howling coldly, but this naturally did not pose a problem for Zhu Houzhao and his men.

The bright and powerful true energy of the god surged like a vast ocean, and not a single cold wind could blow within a few feet of him.

Hua Zhenzhen and the other person only felt incomparable warmth.

I couldn't feel any bumps at all, this was Bailong's ability.

Soon, Zhu Houzhao found a village.

At this time, everyone in the village had gone to rest, and only a few houses still had lights on.

Zhu Houzhao did not disturb the villagers. He rode the white dragon quietly around the village, and he could see and hear many things.

After a while, he nodded with satisfaction and continued to the next village.

In this way, on winter nights, Zhu Houzhao entered one village after another, looking and listening tirelessly.

After one night, he had visited more than ten villages and was generally satisfied.

At daybreak, he entered the city, and under his will, the people around him ignored them.

The situation in the city is different from that in the village. Most of the people in the village just want to have enough food and clothing, and they don't know much.

The situation in the city was much more complicated, involving officials, various forces, and all walks of life. Zhu Houzhao looked and listened everywhere, and then asked people.

More than two hours later, he finally nodded with satisfaction.

The officials were loyal to their duties, the people lived a good life, and there was no major oppression.

Leave this city and go to the next one.

Relying on his speed and his own and Bailong's tirelessness, Zhu Houzhao ran through the villages and towns in Jin like a bolt of thunder.

He personally interviewed people from all walks of life and all ages.

Sometimes, he would go directly to the government offices to see and hear some things.

Most of the time, he got good results, but there were always some things and people that disgusted him.

After thinking about the situation, he did not take direct action after making sure that no one would be killed.

Instead, let ordinary people make normal reports and see how officials and Jinyiwei respond.

During this period, he did not waste time waiting to see the results, but did not disturb anyone. He just took note of it secretly and went to the next place to check.

Time passed little by little, and in a blink of an eye, it had been five days since Zhu Houzhao arrived in Jin.

In five days, Zhu Houzhao traveled no less than 5,000 miles and entered hundreds of villages and dozens of towns.

He already knew the situation in Jin.

It was no longer the memorials submitted by the ministers, but what he saw and heard with his own eyes and ears.

Generally speaking, I am satisfied.

Jin did not disappoint his expectations and developed well.

The people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and no one dared to oppress them anymore.

The officials were motivated, honest and capable, and a large number of officials capable of reform were trained in Jin.

Of course, those rats and pests hiding in the dark also need to be cleaned.

On the evening of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, Zhu Houzhao met the master of the Jin martial arts branch hall, Marquis Ziyi.

This was the first time he met Marquis Ziyi. As soon as he saw him, he felt that he was a good member of the royal family who could be entrusted with important tasks.

There was no need to prove his identity or anything like that. When Marquis Ziyi saw Zhu Houzhao, he was certain that this was Emperor Shengwu Zhu Houzhao.

He never expected that His Majesty would quietly come to Jin at this time.

Without any hesitation, Zhu Houzhao directly told Marquis Ziyi about the things and people he had recorded.

Let him monitor the subsequent developments, and if there is anything wrong, send a message to the capital immediately.

This time, Marquis Ziyi learned that His Majesty had already explored the Jin area. He understood that, as expected, some people and things in Jin area had been caught by His Majesty.

He was not surprised by this either.

Where there is light there is darkness.

No matter how well a place develops, there will definitely be some dirty parts.

What really surprised him was that His Majesty did not take immediate action, but instead wanted to wait and see how the situation developed.

It is obviously to uncover more "sinners" and those who are inactive.

This is quite different from the working style of the impetuous Emperor Shengwu that he knew.

But he didn't think much about it. His Majesty would definitely be more mature, so he agreed solemnly.

Afterwards, after listening to Marquis Ziyi's report on Jin, Zhu Houzhao returned to the capital overnight.

Looking at the departing figure in the dark night, Marquis Zi Yi sighed in his heart.

This is your Majesty's style.

He is impetuous and decisive, coming and going as fast as thunder, without any delay and extremely decisive.

He put the matter aside and pondered for a while before immediately calling over his trusted subordinates to start making arrangements.

Here, they traveled in the dark, and on the morning of the seventh day, Zhu Houzhao and his companions returned to the capital.

Without rest, he now had more confidence in reform and had more ideas.

He directly called the cabinet, six ministries and others over.

Zhu Houzhao spoke for nearly half an hour, all of which were his new ideas for reform.

Liu Jian and others listened very seriously and solemnly.

Finally, there is a lot of pressure to perfect these ideas and formulate specific implementation policies.

"Okay, now you can tell me about the plans and goals of your various departments for this year." Zhu Houzhao said quite easily after expressing those thoughts.

Liu Jian and others looked more serious and told it in general terms.

This was started by various departments at the request of Zhu Houzhao before the New Year.

It was only completed in the past two days.

Zhu Houzhao listened to them one by one, thought about it, and nodded to indicate his agreement.

Obviously, over the years, all departments have become familiar with their Majesty and know that the plans and goals for the new year must not be taken lightly, and they are doing things more and more to Zhu Houzhao's liking.

(The second chapter is on the last day of the National Day holiday. I went out for a gathering, so there are only two chapters. The third chapter will be posted tomorrow. Thank you for your support.)
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