Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

However, this is not the first time that Zhu Tao has said such disrespectful remarks, so Zhu Yuanzhang has long been used to it.

He looked at Zhu Tao with a smile and said.

"Even if my father is not a rich man of the imperial court, but just a businessman, he can't refuse people for thousands of miles. They say that the towers are so tall that they depend on the help of friends. We usually give advice to others, and they can help us at critical times."

Zhu Tao felt that there was some truth in what he said, so he stopped rebutting and asked.

"Father is right. Since this is the case, then tell me what troublesome things you have encountered recently."

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said.

"Now the imperial court respects Buddhism and Taoism. It just wants to persuade people to be kind, teach people to learn well, and let everyone have kind thoughts in their hearts. This is a good thing, but now the number of temples has been increasing, and these temples do not pay taxes. In fact, the court tax is decreasing!"

Speaking of this, Xu Da also interjected beside him.

"More than that, those monks and Taoists, who are not engaged in agriculture and business, have also brought some troubles to the court. For example, if monks and Taoists do not marry, how can the population multiply? How can society move forward!"

Zhu Tao nodded secretly, thinking that it was not easy for Xu Da, a bodyguard, to think of this level.

But after thinking about it, Zhu Tao suddenly had a bold idea and asked suddenly.

"Father, why are you acting like an emperor?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was happily chewing popcorn one bite at a time, but after hearing Zhu Tao's words, all the popcorn fell on the table.

I have always done a very good job of keeping secrets. Who on earth leaked the news? Let us Taoer know, so how can we be willing to give us advice in the future?
But after all, Zhu Yuanzhang is a talented general, a man of unflappable background, he will not let Zhu Tao's words be bluffed, he said calmly.

"Tao'er is not allowed to talk nonsense. If Jian Xiao of the Forbidden Army outside hears this and reports it to the Secretary of General Administration, he will be beheaded. We must never say such jokes again in the future!"

Zhu Tao didn't take it seriously at all, he also picked up a piece of popcorn and put it in his mouth, and then he said slowly.

"Just kidding, but speaking from the bottom of my heart, I think you are more worried about things than Emperor Hongwu."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself, this bastard really says whatever he thinks, he is Emperor Hongwu, how can he not worry?

If the founding emperor only cared about pleasure, how could he create a bright world?But this can't be said clearly to Zhu Tao now.

Zhu Tao smiled again and said: "Your Majesty used to be a traveling boy of Huangjue Temple, so you may have some feelings for monks and Taoists, so you respect the Buddha and the Tao. My child thinks that it is not necessary to pay homage to the Buddha, but it is also necessary to destroy the Buddha. OK."

When Zhu Tao said this, both Zhu Yuanzhang and Xu Da next to him were shocked. Such remarks can be called shocking.

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was also a little confused, and hurriedly said: "Tao'er, you can't just talk nonsense. If you suppress Buddhism as you said, I'm afraid it will stir up civil uprisings!"

But Zhu Tao replied with a smile: "It was never temples that sparked civil uprisings, but the morals of the world. If the morals of the world are bad, people will naturally look for temples for spiritual sustenance, and even rise up in rebellion. Now the world is peaceful and bright, how can it be?" What kind of civil uprising?"

At this time, he suddenly couldn't restrain his emotions, and continued to speak loudly.

"These monks and priests don't care about farming and mulberry, and they also occupy a lot of land. They are used to renting and farming land as landlords. Except for wearing Taoist robes and cassocks, they are no different from those outside landlords. Over time, they will become society. Instability factors, only by immediately measuring the land of temples across the country and imposing heavy taxes on them can we truly control them and prevent them from committing crimes!"

After Zhu Yuanzhang heard Zhu Tao's words, his heart was lifted. Tao'er has always had his own unique views on state affairs, but such thunderous tactics are extremely rare.

However, this matter is too big, I can't make up my mind quickly, I have to discuss it with several cabinet ministers and the six ministers after I go back.

Even if this matter came to an end temporarily, Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly mentioned it again.

"Although the current emperor is diligent, he still has some scruples. After all, the affairs of the Kyushu and Wanfang are too heavy. After a long time, I am afraid that it will be difficult to overcome the complexity."

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's worry, Zhu Tao was even more amused. This is simply earning money from selling cabbage and worrying about selling white powder.

But since I can be regarded as a key politician, it is better to say a few more words on this issue.

"Actually, this problem is very easy to solve. I mentioned before that if we want to separate the prime ministers, we need to establish a cabinet system. But at that time, we only mentioned the cabinet system, but did not mention the role of the chief inspector! Let's talk about it today. .”

When the Ming Dynasty was founded, there were thirteen yamen for eunuchs in the palace, but no supervisor of ceremonies.

This department was first established in the 17th year of Hongwu, but it was Zhu Tao who brought it up at this time.

"The cabinet is composed of officials selected from the six ministries and nine ministers, while the ceremonial supervisor is composed purely of eunuchs from the inner court. The cabinet has the power to draft votes, and the ceremonial supervisor holds the right to approve reds."

"The so-called bill plan means that when there is a major national event, the cabinet puts forward an opinion on how to deal with it, and the ceremonial supervisor is responsible for stamping and signing it for implementation. As long as the chief assistant of the cabinet and the eunuch in charge of the ceremonial supervisor are all under the emperor's firm control, the emperor can You don't need to think so hard, and the final decision on any major event can be completely in the hands of the emperor."

In fact, this system was invented by Zhu Zhanji, Zhu Di's grandson, Ming Xuanzong. For a while, it also allowed the court system to be weighed and the emperor to rest.

However, this suggestion was made by Zhu Tao, but Zhu Yuanzhang was really overwhelmed.

"Our Tao'er is indeed a great talent. I will give the imperial court a report immediately, suggesting to set up a supervisor of ceremonies."

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Tao couldn't help shaking his head. His father was simply too concerned about the government, anyway, this is not a good thing anyway.

"Father, it's your Majesty's business how busy your Majesty is. You are just an idle duke, so don't worry about it so much. It's the same sentence. If you talk too much, it may cause unnecessary trouble. Historian's participation in your false discussion of government affairs is enough for you to drink a pot."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought of his current identity, which was just Zhu Tao's father, an idle fourth-class rich man, so he didn't continue to argue.

However, after he returned to the palace, he immediately recruited three cabinet ministers, and after detailing Zhu Tao's suggestion, he said to them.

"These two things, one is to set up a ceremonial supervisor, and the other is to exterminate Buddhism and promote Confucianism. You can discuss the specific situation later and give a proposal."