Daming: I became Zhu Yuanzhang's eldest son

So he glanced at these ministers and knew that they wanted to claim credit but lacked a chance. Since this was the case, he would give them a chance.

"Everyone, Liang Aiqing and Huang Aiqing gave us a good idea just now, and then undertook the matter of engraving stones to record merits. I think everyone will feel a little uncomfortable, thinking that this matter did not fall on us, right?"

All the ministers present actually thought this in their hearts, but no one dared to say it on whoever it was.

So everyone can only stare at Zhu Yuanzhang with big eyes and small eyes, not knowing what kind of medicine he is selling.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally understood the mood of these people, so he said with a smile.

"Ministers, you don't have to worry too much. We still have an errand for you to handle. If anyone dares to take over this errand, we will reward him with a Marquis. There will be no succession here."

Now, the court hall is completely bustling up and down.

You must know that although these people present are all officials of the second rank or above, when they retire and return to their hometowns, this official position cannot be passed on to future generations.

It's different if you get a title, which can be passed down hereditary, which means that future generations will get a long-term meal ticket from the court.

And as long as it is not a felony of treason, you can basically avoid death.

So this reward is simply too heavy, but Zhu Yuanzhang is not a stupid boss, and it is definitely not an easy task to be able to give such a reward.

These important officials of the imperial court look at me and I look at you, with big eyes and small eyes, no one dares to speak easily.

Zhu Yuanzhang saw that no one answered, so he started roll call directly.

"Zhang Wanhe, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, Sun Tianhu, Minister of Dali Temple, Zhang Guozhong, Minister of Taipu Temple, you three love ministers, let's make a statement first. Whoever can take over this matter will be an iron-clad Marquis. Let you go If it is effective to implement the reduction of the salary of the royal family and noble titles, we will fulfill our promise."

These three people were already trembling when they were ordered by Zhu Yuanzhang, but after listening to this task, they were almost so scared that they were sweating.

But things like this basically offend people to death, and those who offend are all the children of the royal family.

If these people are more gentle, they will generally find others to impeach themselves by presenting memorials from time to time. If they have a bad temper like Zhu Yan, it is unknown to send someone to assassinate themselves.

Accepting this kind of job is basically stepping into the gate of hell with one leg, but if you don't accept it, Zhu Yuanzhang's temper is not easy to fool.

The three of them kowtowed repeatedly, basically not daring to say anything more, but Zhu Yuanzhang could already see that they didn't dare to take on this errand, as if they were sifting through the chaff.

Zhu Yuanzhang was suddenly a little sullen, looked at them, and said coldly.

"You usually talk about loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, saying that you eat the emperor's salary and share the worries for the emperor, but now you are needed to do things, but you are passing the blame. Isn't this the way of a minister? Each person is fined half a year's salary .”

The three quickly thanked each other, and then returned to their own shifts.

Mixed into their positions, they don't live on their salary, so a half-year salary penalty is basically a painless punishment, and it won't hurt the bones.

However, if someone inadvertently accepts the task of urging him to die, then it is not something that can be solved by salary, it must be done with his life.

But this job has to be done by someone after all, so Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the group of ministers below, hoping that someone could come out and truly share the worries of the emperor.

At this time, Liang Qingbiao, Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, stood up and said to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Your Majesty, to put it bluntly, this kind of thing is an errand that offends the royal family. No matter what title it gives, can it surpass the clan? If they hold grudges, they will basically not let the person who implements the policy end well. "

Zhu Yuanzhang knew that this was the truth, so he nodded and asked Liang Qingbiao.

"According to Liang Aiqing, although this policy can be proposed, it cannot be implemented. Is that true?"

Although Zhu Yuanzhang's words were soft, they were like needles hidden in cotton. Of course, Liang Qingbiao could hear them, and he was not afraid now.

Stretching the head is a knife, and shrinking the head is also a knife. When you ask yourself and say you can't do it, then it will not only be a matter of embarrassment and punishment.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to take on this job, but not for the reward of the title, but just to share the worries of the emperor. This matter will naturally be carried out, and it will benefit the tax revenue for generations to come. I am the Minister of the Household Department, and I should do something for this matter. own contribution."

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang knew these ministers very well, so he knew that Liang Qingbiao was usually a tactful person.

Unexpectedly, he was able to face up to the difficulties, and to accept such an errand, naturally made himself look at it with admiration.

"Since this is the case, I will seal you as the Marquis of Loyalty. You should be a model for the imperial court and build a memorial archway in your hometown to commend the heart of loyal ministers."

Liang Qingbiao became depressed in an instant. What he said was okay, he just came out to show his loyalty, and didn't want to really set up any memorial archway, so he still wanted to decline.

But Zhu Yuanzhang made a final decision and didn't let him continue to say anything.

You must know that setting up an archway in the Ming Dynasty was not a small matter, which shows that this person has reached a certain level in terms of moral articles and political achievements.

Even the marquess and earls who founded the country, many of them did not enjoy such treatment. Liang Qingbiao said a few cheap words, and was able to be rewarded so generously, and many people felt a little bit sour.

At this time, Zhu Di suddenly stood up, looked around at the ministers around him, then saluted upwards, and said to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Your minister gave a speech to your father, and it should be regarded as an achievement for generations to come. However, as I said just now, the princes of the important towns on the nine borders can be hereditary. In this way, if any of my descendants do not obey the imperial court's will, they will be against me and will not be forgiven."

After finishing speaking, he turned his eyes to Liang Qingbiao, Minister of the Household Department who had just been entrusted with the important task.

"Lord Liang, first of all I want to congratulate you. Now that you have been conferred the title of Marquis of Loyalty by His Majesty, you are a majestic Marquis of the imperial court. This matter must be carried out well, and I will support you to complete this matter."

Liang Qingbiao was naturally very happy to be encouraged by Yan Wang Zhu Di. He felt that he was right to stand up and say these few cheap words just now.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang was also very happy to see Zhu Di's performance like this, which shows that this son knows the general situation and cares about the overall situation.

And he also knew that Zhu Di and Zhu Tao had a very good relationship, and this was also the reason for being able to stand up and say this now.

"Needless to say, you are the king of the important towns on the nine borders, and you have made great contributions to the imperial court first, so you don't need to be deposed to inherit the title, and the title will not be replaced by hereditary title."