Ming Dynasty: The Crocodile King of Han Prince Zhu Gaoxu's Family

Chapter 98 Twelve Essays on the Fall of the Ming Dynasty 10
"The ninth theory of the fall of the Ming Dynasty: the interference of the harem in politics!" Zhu Zhanhe looked at the silent crowd, curled his lips, picked up a pot of wine and started drinking. After all, he was very thirsty after talking for a long time.

Everyone looked at the guy in front of them who was drinking and writing at the same time. They were completely speechless, but no one spoke up to stop him. After all, business was more important!

"The harem's interference in politics can be divided into two major areas. We won't repeat the reasons. Let's first talk about the eunuchs' disorderly politics!" Zhu Zhanhe pointed at the four big words "eunuchs' monopoly of power" while holding the wine pot.

"There are actually ways to solve the eunuchs' chaotic political situation!

First, control the number of eunuchs and set a specific number! How many will leave the palace each year, and how many will be recruited? There must be a limit on the number! As long as there are fewer people, they will naturally have less to do!

Then, set up an agency specifically to manage the eunuchs. How to take care of their food, clothing, daily life, how to manage their duties, etc. There must be a clear person in charge! Whoever gets into trouble must be held accountable!

This is actually the same as supervising the army. It would be even better if a few spies were arranged to infiltrate!

Finally, just don’t let them get involved in any politics!

The reason why eunuchs have been in power throughout the dynasties is that they have been involved in political affairs, which has given them a taste of power!

So, just don't let them get involved in politics.

That's all! " Zhu Zhanhe concluded that eunuchs have absolute power, but as long as they are not allowed to participate in government affairs and someone pampers them, their absolute power will be useless!
Zhu Zhanhe's words were also agreed by everyone.

Looking at Zhu Zhanji who nodded in agreement, Zhu Zhanhe couldn't help but think in his heart: Brother, you don't have to nod, you just need to prevent those disabled people from learning to read in the future!

"The second major part of the harem's interference in politics - the real harem's interference in politics and the monopoly of power by foreign relatives!" Zhu Zhanhe talked about the most troublesome problem, which was about the monopoly of power by the queen and the empress dowager, and the monopoly of power by foreign relatives that it caused.

"So far, this has never happened in my Ming Dynasty!
But every dynasty has inevitably had the problem of a young emperor! "Zhu Zhanhe hit the nail on the head. The young emperor led to the Empress Dowager taking charge of government, and then she began to monopolize power!
"The simplest and most effective way is to learn from Emperor Wu of Han!
Immediately execute him! No room for mercy!
If the emperor dies suddenly, any young successor will be buried with him! No exceptions!" Zhu Zhanhe uttered a murderous remark, leaving everyone stunned.

If you think about it carefully, this is the most effective and direct way!

"Brother! I gave you an inappropriate example!
If you ascend the throne! If something unexpected happens to your young sons, would you be willing to leave the Crown Princess and the Crown Princess alone in the world?!" Zhu Zhanhe suddenly pointed the finger at Zhu Zhanji.

He knew clearly that it was because of the sudden death of the boy in front of him that a great war god of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Baozong, was born!

Zhu Zhanji's eyes suddenly widened and he stood there in shock. He never expected that the spearhead would suddenly be pointed at him!
Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi was also stunned, but he knew that this was something his son had to go through! He might also go through it directly, so he didn't say anything, but just watched quietly.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the crown prince.

"If it were you, what would you do?!" Zhu Zhanji's expression changed and he threw the question back to Zhu Zhanhe.

"A mother has a young son, and he is buried alive with her!
Two mothers with young sons were buried alive with them! The same goes for the rest!" Zhu Zhanhe's resolute answer, filled with murderous intent, left everyone present stunned.

"What are you doing...?!" Zhu Zhanji really wanted to ask why. Why kill them all when he couldn't just kill one?!

"You are all young, and you are rushing to take the throne. It is still unclear who is the right person for the job!
Leave another will and order the regent to train and discipline him. If he is unfit to be trained, he can return the will!" Zhu Zhanhe's words made Emperor Yongle's eyes light up, and a gleam of brilliance flashed!

"Brother! The foundation of the country! The basis of the country! The country is the basis!" Zhu Zhanhe said firmly while looking at Zhu Zhanji who was stunned on the side.

Alas! The Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi sighed heavily. He knew that this round, the Crown Prince Zhu Zhanji had lost miserably!
When Zhu Zhanhe began to explain the first conclusion, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi was listening and watching very carefully. He could tell from Zhu Zhanhe's expression that this question was just something his nephew came up with on the spur of the moment.

But this impromptu question! A question with a clear answer! But Crown Prince Zhu Zhanji answered it wrong!
Yes, in the eyes of Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi, no answer is a wrong answer!
At this moment, Zhu Zhanhe silently stroked his chest. Two young and beautiful girls, who had a fleeting romance and had been with him before, were actually being cruelly buried with him?! Zhu Zhanhe felt a little uncomfortable. He quickly rubbed his chest and drank a sip of wine to calm his nerves. Sure enough, he felt much better!
Sure enough, when he turned his head, Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi saw the disappointed look of Emperor Yongle.

"Is there any other way?" Emperor Yongle suppressed the sense of loss in his heart and continued to ask.

“This is the simplest and most practical method!
Other methods are either too difficult or too risky, and are simply not suitable!" Zhu Zhanhe said softly.

"Tell me about it." Emperor Yongle was silent for a moment and decided to understand the unreliable plan.

"Hey!

Apart from the one just mentioned, the best way is to involve the military, civil officials, the royal family and other forces…” Zhu Zhanhe was interrupted before he could finish his words.

"Okay, stop talking!" Emperor Yongle interrupted Zhu Zhanhe. He understood the truth after listening to only half of what he said. Many parties came forward to maintain the authority of the Yellow Emperor, but if the emperor was incompetent, he would be sidelined.

"The only way is to kill, there is no other way! Boss, don't remember the method just now!" Emperor Yongle looked at his eldest son with sweat on his forehead, and knew in his heart that this hard-working prince must be desperately writing down all the problems in front of him and going back to find a way to solve them!

As a father, he really felt sorry for his son, but as an emperor, he knew that the prince's approach was correct, so he reminded him with heartache.

"Dad, I know the seriousness of the matter. It's okay!" Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi also felt the gaze of his father, Emperor Yongle. His heart warmed, and he silently moved his eyes to the white cloth covered with Zhu Zhanhe's writing.

"As for the issue of foreign relatives' monopoly of power, the selection of empresses in our Ming Dynasty all has certain requirements. Basically, their status is not too high, which can solve the problem of foreign relatives to a certain extent.

Another way is to restrict civil officials!

The court solved this problem through legislative restrictions and other means!

However, the most important way is the issue of the harem interfering in politics. As long as there is no harem interfering in politics, then there will naturally be no problem of foreign relatives monopolizing power! "Zhu Zhanhe brought the issue back to the issue of the harem interfering in politics, because this issue is the root cause of foreign relatives being able to monopolize power!
(End of this chapter)