My Daming New Empire

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And the civil servant class in Ming Dynasty is the real class of big landlords. Through this kind of interest transfer, they can unite these people around them.

There are also those nobles and generals who do business, and they can also get some benefits.

Zhu Zhanji couldn't figure it out at the beginning, but after Zhu Di reminded him, he understood it all at once.

Yes, this matter is not the Kong family, not the mastermind of Zhao Wang, only Zhu Gaochi came forward to make the decision, can there be such an effect.

No one wants to rebel, and everything is just a preparation for the transition of power after Zhu Di gets old.

As for the life and death of the common people, they don't care.

But Zhu Di is more sophisticated, he doesn't have to do anything.All you need to do is transfer Zhu Gaochi to Jiayuguan and let Zhu Zhanji supervise the country, and all the conspiracies and tricks will lose their effect at once.

Because the core of everything is on Zhu Gaochi, and Zhu Gaochi is no longer in Yingtian Mansion, these plots have no foundation.

Zhu Zhanji was really convinced at this time. He has always had a sense of superiority over the ancients and thought he was smart, but he is still a little immature in terms of tactics.

He sincerely bowed to Zhu Di and said: "The grandson has been educated."

Seeing that Zhu Zhanji really wanted to understand, Zhu Di smiled and said: "It's understandable that your father has some ideas of his own, he has been deeply influenced by Confucianism.

The past dynasties have all governed the country through Confucianism, but Confucianism governed the country, and each of these dynasties disappeared in just a few hundred years.

From this we can see that Confucianism has limitations.But your father and king can't see this, and only think that if you leave Confucianism, the country will not be a country.

I also don't think that the Ming Dynasty can break away from Confucianism, and this Confucianism is still usable.But if an emperor does not have his own position and completely relies on Confucianism, does this country belong to my Zhu family or Confucianism? "

Zhu Zhanji nodded and said: "So grandson will separate Confucius from the Kong family in the future, and Confucius must vigorously promote it, but the Kong family must not follow behind and lie on the merits of their ancestors to do their best."

Zhu Di nodded and said: "With this measure in hand, I can trust you to handle this case. Since everything starts with food, let's start from this aspect. Anyone involved in it will never be forgiven lightly." .But don’t expand, leave some energy for Shandong.”

"Grandson understands!"

Zhu Di was very happy to make this proud grandson submissive today.He waved his hand and said, "It's getting late today, go back and rest. You have passed down the decree under the order of Taisun, and the name is not right and the word is not right. Tomorrow, I will let the cabinet convey the decree!"

"Yes!"

Coming out of the harem, seeing the heavy door being closed again, Zhu Zhanji's heart was full of pride.

This Ming Dynasty will become my Ming Dynasty from now on.

When they came to Chang Fengyi's other hall, everyone was naturally serving them carefully. Zhu Zhanji didn't feel sleepy, so he asked Chang Fengyi to bring a pen and paper, and wrote down the names of the ministers in the court one by one.

In his impression, Zhu Di has been emperor for 22 years, and this year is No. 18.In other words, Zhu Di still has more than three years to live.

His expedition to the west will take at least two or three years, that is to say, when Zhu Di returns, he won't be the emperor for too long.

From now on, he can freely paint on the painting scroll of Daming according to his own ideas.

But thinking that if Zhu Di announced that Zhu Gaochi would go to Jiayuguan, it would definitely cause huge waves, so he had to be prepared.

There are also assistant civil servants...

Zhu Zhanji suddenly thought that Zhu Di's entourage had not been fully determined for this expedition.Besides the six hall officials, who will he leave behind to assist him?

Xie Jin, Huang Huai, Hu Yan, Yang Rong, Jin Youzi, Yang Shiqi, Yang Pu, Jian Yi, Liu Guan, Zheng Ci, Song Li, Jin Chun, Xia Yuanji, Lu Zhen...

The names of these ministers were written down on paper by Zhu Zhanji. Zhu Zhanji decided that he could not continue to wait passively, and should take the initiative to ask Zhu Di for ministers who fit his wishes to assist him.

Needless to say, Xie Jin, this teacher of his own will definitely enter the cabinet. Although his character is not suitable for being an official, he is only suitable for learning, but he is the signature of a civil servant.

No matter from which point of view, this time is not suitable for him to continue to compile books, let him directly enter the cabinet as the chief assistant.

In addition, Yang Rong is the person Zhu Zhanji really wants to reuse, but he is going to go out with Zhu Di this time...

Zhu Zhanji suddenly thought that Yang Rong's specialty is military planning, and other people can take on such a responsibility.

For example, Huang Yuan, this is a true professional talent, as long as he is in charge of logistics for the army, his ability in this area is even better than Yang Rong.

However, Yang Rong's prestige in the court and his ability to handle political affairs were not comparable to the young Huang Yuan.

Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds if the two were swapped in one position?

He marked Yang Rong's name and wrote it down.

As for Yang Shiqi, he was ruled out by Zhu Zhanji from the very beginning.

He is a scholar of Zuochunfang University in Zhanshifu, and Zhu Gaochi's number one assistant minister. At this time, he naturally wants to go to Jiayuguan with Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Zhanji couldn't help feeling sorry for him. If Zhu Gaochi couldn't ascend the throne as in history, he might not be able to ascend to the position of chief minister of the cabinet in his life.

In the original history, he was able to have an equal friendship with second-rank ministers like Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji as a fifth-rank scholar Zuo Chunfang, relying on Zhu Gaochi.

After he became the chief assistant of the cabinet, the cabinet was also in his hands, from a secretarial organization to a power center of a country.

But in this life, this is impossible.He will never be able to let the powers of the cabinet bachelors become greater than that of the six ministers, and the decision-making and administrative powers will never be controlled in the hands of a minister.

But among these people, he couldn't find a minister who was completely trustworthy, not because of his character, but because of his ability.

Whether it's Jian Yi or Xia Yuanji, they are all capable ministers for the rest of their lives.

But their thinking is old. It is possible to let them serve as court officials to stabilize the court, but it is impossible to carry out major reforms.

If he wanted to have a minister he could trust, he might have to wait for Huang Yuan, Xie Zhenqi and their new generation to grow up.

Li Liang's voice said softly, "Your Highness, it's time to rest."

Zhu Zhanji raised his head and saw that Chang Fengyi, who was serving beside him, was exhausted, but still persisted.

Zhu Zhanji can only come to him once in a month or two, and she cherishes the opportunity tonight.But Zhu Zhanji didn't go to sleep, and she didn't dare to urge him.

Zhu Zhanji nodded and said: "Burn the note, and rest now."

Seeing that Li Liang burned all the notes he wrote with a brazier, he stood up and extended his hand to Chang Fengyi. "These days are busy, please don't blame my concubine for neglecting her."

Chang Fengyi quickly said: "Your Highness is busy with state affairs, how can I disturb each other because of trivial matters, and I can't bear His Highness's apology."

Zhu Zhanji laughed and said: "My apology is to plant a seed for you, do you want my concubine?"

Chang Fengyi was so ashamed that she lowered her eyelids, not daring to look at Zhu Zhanji, but nodded slightly. "Um!"

Chapter 36 Questioning

On the 24th of the first lunar month, after Zhu Di met with Western scholars, a news spread in Yingtianfu.

The emperor opened the inner treasury, and at the cost of 20 silver coins, he will build an arena at the foot of Qingliang Mountain that can accommodate 10 people.

This arena will not only become the gathering place for military parades and expeditions of the Ming Dynasty in the future, but also hold high-level Cuju competitions.