Ming Dynasty: Pick up attributes from the battlefield to create the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 391 A United Court! Yingtian City is about to explode! The entire Ming Dynasty is about to explode!

"Now."

"Continue the court discussion."

"I'll repeat it again."

"The sea ban was lifted, allowing merchants to go overseas to do business."

"Besides earning wealth and seizing resources from foreign lands, it is also to test the strength of foreign nations for our Great Ming Dynasty and prepare for future expeditions."

"Add an identity system. All citizens of the Great Ming Dynasty shall have unimpeded access to the territory of the Great Ming. Those who have served time in prison shall not be granted identity and shall not have unimpeded access."

"To encourage commerce and stimulate trade in our Great Ming Dynasty, as long as they pay the full amount of taxes to the country each year, the court will grant them the right to wear fine clothes. Furthermore, outstanding taxpayers will be selected from across the country and invited to Yingtian, where our imperial family will personally host a banquet for them."

"Except."

"The northern frontier is vast, and the national policy of population migration remains unchanged. Those from densely populated prefectures of our Great Ming who are willing to settle in the north will have their travel expenses fully covered by the court. After settling in the northern frontier, they will be exempt from taxes for three years. Those who are good at farming will be allocated land for planting, and those who are good at animal husbandry will be allocated pastures for raising livestock."

"Anyway."

"For the long-term peace of the northern frontier, population migration is of utmost importance," Zhu Ying declared loudly, gazing at the assembled officials in the court.

And this time.

No one in the entire court objected or raised any objections.

but.

Xu Huizu stepped forward and said loudly, "Your Highness, after the lifting of the sea ban, pirates will inevitably run rampant. I propose that more troops be stationed in the coastal prefectures so as to ensure the peace and tranquility of the coast."

"This proposal."

"That's fine."

"However, what I need is not just reinforcements along the coast."

Zhu Ying smiled, but his face showed deep thought.

"I intend to establish the Ming Dynasty's navy," Zhu Ying said, looking at the assembled officials in the court, enunciating each word clearly.

"This navy, could it be a naval force?" Xu Huizu asked with a look of surprise.

This is the first time the term "navy" has appeared here!

"Trolls!"

"The existence of dynasties in our Chinese history was not high, and they were not even the main force that truly dominated the battlefield."

"And the navy I want to build will truly be able to roam the world, sail the seas, and send my Ming army to any place in the world."

"Now, our Great Ming Dynasty has a navy in the southern prefectures. From now on, we will use the navy as a prototype to reorganize it into a navy, carefully select and recruit personnel, and expand the navy."

"As for the selection of the Grand Admiral to command the navy, I will discuss it with my grandfather and the others before making a decision," Zhu Ying said in a deep voice.

Hear this.

The ministers in the court also gained a clear understanding of the navy.

"Xiongying, the matter of the navy is settled. You may continue," Zhu Yuanzhang said.

"it is good."

"There is another national policy that concerns the very foundation of our Great Ming's future control over the world." Zhu Ying smiled, looking at the court.

All the officials and civil servants focused their attention on this, not daring to delay for even the slightest moment.

"Population is the foundation of a strong nation and the basis of national power."

"In the twenty-sixth year of Hongwu, apart from abolishing the national policies that were originally detrimental to the development of the Ming Dynasty,

"I also need to promulgate a fundamental national policy."

"Encourage childbirth."

"later."

“All citizens of my Great Ming Dynasty, descendants of the Chinese nation.”

"For each son born, a hundred coins will be given."

"If a daughter is born, a hundred coins will be given as a reward."

"The more children one has, the more blessings one receives."

"The maximum number of offspring is ten."

"However, if one has more children than allowed to live and then abandons them, it shall be considered a crime and punished severely." Zhu Ying issued this important announcement to his ministers.

These words were spoken.

The courtiers were all astonished.

Money is given for the birth of a son.

This is truly an unprecedented event.

after all.

In this era, and even in previous dynasties before the Ming Dynasty, entertainment activities were scarce, and sex at night was just a form of relaxation. Perhaps without the encouragement of the court, procreation would not cease. Moreover, in this era, there was a prevailing saying: "Of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is to have no descendants."

So having children is also a point.

If money were given to encourage childbirth, one can only imagine how crazy the people of the Ming Dynasty would become.

Although it's only a hundred coins.

But if it were actually implemented, it would be madness, and the national treasury would be drained enormously.

"Your Highness."

“If money is really used as an incentive, then the national treasury of our Great Ming will be greatly depleted in the future,” Yu Xin said, stepping forward with some concern.

"Taken from the people, used for the people."

"Money that falls into the hands of the people will naturally be returned to them through their consumption."

"This is the circulation of money."

"Again."

"The world is vast, but the population of our Chinese people is too small. We need a large enough population so that we can truly control the world in the future, with our Chinese people as the dominant force."

"This strategy is imperative."

"With the current national strength of the Ming Dynasty, it can support them."

"However, in order to treat this matter with caution, the implementation of this national policy will primarily rely on the national treasury to ensure the needs of the people and even the military, while also encouraging childbirth among the general population," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

"in this way."

"I understand."

"The Ministry of Revenue will draft the detailed rules." Yu Xin nodded and said no more.

"In addition to the monetary rewards for having children, if a person has five or more children, they may be granted additional tax exemptions. The Ministry of Revenue will formulate the relevant regulations, which will then be decided by the Emperor's grandfather and father."

"Except."

"We, the people of the Great Ming, should enlighten our minds," Zhu Ying then added.

……

At the first court meeting of the year, neither Zhu Yuanzhang nor Zhu Biao said much.

What they said most often was to agree with the national policy proposed by Zhu Ying.

However, the imperial court was taken aback by the series of significant national policies that Zhu Ying had put forward.

It covers every aspect.

army.

Trade.

People's livelihood.

Public wisdom.

It can be said to be all-encompassing.

With the national policy decided in today's court meeting being proclaimed to the world, it will cause a great upheaval throughout the entire country.

Perhaps no one could help but be astonished by these national policies, for they truly benefit all the people.

This court meeting lasted for a long time.

It started in the early morning and lasted for almost three hours until the afternoon before it ended.

After the court meeting ended.

After the civil and military officials walked out of the Fengtian Hall, almost everyone had a look of shock that was hard to calm down. They were clearly still in shock from the many national policies decided in this court meeting.

Many ministers were in groups of two or three.

After leaving the Fengtian Hall for a distance, they couldn't help but speak up.

"Today's court discussion truly covers a multitude of national policies."

"Every national policy has a huge and far-reaching impact."

"Since the founding of our Great Ming Dynasty, there have never been so many national policies implemented and abolished, and almost every one of them is enough to shake the world."

"Once these national policies are announced, I can imagine how excited the people will be. His Highness the Crown Prince is truly a man of great courage. Moreover, the current Emperor and the Crown Prince are giving their full support. It is truly a case of the grandfather and grandson being of one mind, wanting to create the strongest empire."

"His Highness the Crown Prince is a celestial being descended to earth; his vision is beyond the reach of us mortals. We swear to serve the Ming Dynasty to the death and follow His Highness."

"Yes."

"The Immortal Path".

"Your Highness is about to lead the Great Ming on the path to immortality, a feat of transcending the mortal realm. I am already old, and perhaps I will never have the chance to ascend to the path of immortality in this lifetime. But my descendants still have the opportunity. If any of my descendants could follow the Great Ming and Your Highness onto the path of immortality, what an honor that would be!"

"The path to immortality, the immortals."

Who wouldn't want that?

……

On Fengtian Square, ministers left in twos and threes, while many others were engaged in conversation.

but!
Today's court session has concluded.

Besides the numerous national policies that made them uneasy, the most crucial thing was that Zhu Ying told them about the myriad realms, demonstrated the power of immortals and gods, and even explained the path to becoming an immortal.

The moment the court meeting ended.

Zhu Ying also said something to the entire court, which was so powerful that it shook the very core of everyone's heart.

"Your Majesty."

"The path to immortality is long and arduous, and the task is arduous and the journey is far."

"From today on."

"Follow me on my journey to immortality, to unify the world, and to be the starting point of the immortal path."

These words stirred up a storm in the hearts of every minister.

Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony!

As the courtiers dispersed.

Only the grandfather, grandfather, and grandson remained in the main hall.

but.

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao looked at Zhu Ying, speechless for a long time.

Today's court meeting.

Not only were the court officials shocked and unable to calm down, but the two emperors and the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty were also completely stunned.

Why are you all looking at me like that?

Sensing their gazes, Zhu Ying asked with a smile.

“U.A.”

"Next time you have any important decisions to make, please discuss them with us first."

"With so many national policies being implemented today, it's truly unsettling," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a touch of emotion.

"Old man."

"This is just the beginning."

"However, once these national policies are implemented, our Great Ming Dynasty will definitely undergo even greater changes," Zhu Ying said with a smile.

Maritime ban.

Household registration status.

Encourage childbirth.

In the Ming Dynasty, schools were built to enlighten the people.

To establish a navy.

Encourage the prosperity of commerce and trade.

These incidents, one after another, are truly shocking and difficult to calm down.

"Come on."

"You've announced so many policies today."

"Your father and I haven't had many days of rest these past few years. Bring out all your good stuff, don't exhaust your father and me." Zhu Yuanzhang was too lazy to say anything more and directly reached out for the things.

Zhu Biao smiled, and although he didn't ask for it directly, his expression clearly showed his intention.

"Give."

"It has been prepared for a long time."

Zhu Ying smiled and waved his hand.

Two large boxes were placed directly on the imperial desk, containing various elixirs that he had personally refined.

"It invigorates, strengthens, and fortifies the body and bones."

"Everything is ready."

"Besides handling government affairs, you two must not stop your daily cultivation. Body cultivation can strengthen your physique and prolong your life."

"Although your lifespan has been extended by twenty years, you still need a strong physique," Zhu Ying instructed very seriously.

"That's natural."

"We're still waiting to see you unify the world."

"And that Immortal Path, the myriad realms of the heavens—you've whetted our appetites. If we never see it, we'll die with regrets," Zhu Yuanzhang said with a loud laugh.

Zhu Biao nodded, also filled with anticipation for the future described by Zhu Ying.

……

The court meeting has adjourned!

Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of War, Ministry of Works.

These six ministries were put into full operation, with the Minister of each ministry personally taking charge.

Especially the Ministry of Rites.

At this moment, they are preparing an imperial edict to proclaim to the world, which can be described as their busiest time.

After all, these were national policies decided and proclaimed in the imperial court, and could not be wronged.

A few days have passed!
First, within Yingtian City.

Once all the imperial edicts had been drafted and passed through the Wenyuan Pavilion, they had been stamped with Zhu Yuanzhang's seal.

From the Ministry of Rites.

Dozens of fast horses, with command flags attached to their backs, galloped out of Yingtian City and headed towards the various prefectures and regions of the Ming Dynasty to deliver imperial edicts and proclamations.

Yingtian City, the place where imperial edicts are proclaimed!

To demonstrate the solemnity of this national policy implementation.

Two vice ministers from the Ministry of Rites came in person.

"It's incredible."

"Today, the first imperial edict of the year was personally delivered by the Vice Minister of Rites, a high-ranking official of the second rank."

"Yes."

"Such a high-ranking official must influence the implementation of national policies across the entire country; otherwise, he wouldn't be valued so highly."

"You'd better listen carefully, lest you miss the implementation of this national policy."

The two places where the imperial edict was proclaimed had already been crowded with countless people. They saw that it was the Vice Minister of Rites, a high-ranking official of the second rank, personally proclaiming the edict.

This made every citizen clearly aware that this imperial edict was no ordinary event; it was a national policy with far-reaching and significant implications for the entire country.

Otherwise, they would never have attached such importance to it!

"now!"

"The twenty-sixth year of Hongwu".

"At the first court meeting of the year, His Highness the Crown Prince drafted the national policies for the new year, which was approved by the Emperor and the Crown Prince."

"now!"

"When national policies are implemented, they are announced to the world."

"This national policy has a significant impact, affecting all of our people."

"One of the national policies was to lift the ban on maritime trade."

"Today, the power of our Great Ming is growing stronger day by day, far surpassing that of foreign tribes and ethnic groups. With domestic stability and national strength, we have nothing to fear from foreign tribes and ethnic groups. The maritime ban is hereby abolished from this day forward! All merchants of our Great Ming who wish to trade with foreign countries at sea may register with the Ministry of Revenue of local governments and, upon obtaining permission, may go to sea to trade."

"The second national policy is to add an identity system on the basis of the household registration system."

"All citizens of our Great Ming shall be issued identity certificates. Citizens who have never committed a crime or been imprisoned may travel freely within the territory of our Great Ming with their identity certificates, without the need for travel permits."

"The third national policy is to reduce the expenses of merchants on the imperial highways."

"All vehicles and horses that pass through the concrete road shall pay a passage fee according to the distance. Merchants shall pay a passage fee according to the quantity of goods they transport. All proceeds shall go to the national treasury."

"The fourth national policy is to encourage childbirth."

"From this day forward, anyone who reproduces and gives birth to a child will be rewarded with 100 coins, regardless of gender."

"The fifth national policy is to abolish the policy of emphasizing agriculture and suppressing commerce."

"The growing strength of our Great Ming Dynasty is inseparable from the prosperity of commerce. Today, all citizens of our Great Ming Dynasty may engage in commerce. Merchants who pay taxes in full will be granted the right to wear fine clothing..."

"The sixth national policy: the imperial examination system has been established, a new type of imperial examination system..."

"The seventh national policy..."

The Vice Minister of Rites personally read out the imperial edict.

The implementation of various national policies was announced from their mouths.

No surprises.

The entire scene was naturally silent.

Countless people stared wide-eyed, their ears ringing, clearly shocked by the national policies being read out.

An eerily quiet silence fell over the scene.

Each of these national policies, once promulgated, was enough to affect the entire Ming Dynasty. Yet now, ten national policies have been promulgated at once, each with significant and far-reaching impact.

And after a brief silence.

The entire city of Yingtian was in an uproar!!!

……

(End of this chapter)