my brother-in-law is the prince

When Zhu Di said these words.

But all the wise vassals already know what His Majesty means.

In ancient times, the four characters of impartiality and selflessness were extremely high evaluations.

Because for the ancients, the so-called Qi family governs the country and the world, but for the family, there are divisions in the family, and there is a difference between the elder and the younger.As far as the country is concerned, the state has distant and close relatives; as far as the world is concerned, there are hundreds of people in the world, all of which are different. If you want to convince people without causing complaints, then it is very important to be selfless.

The affairs of the world can never be summed up by the so-called wise and wise.

Because no matter how high your ability is, even if you can overwhelm everyone, even if you have the ability of the overlord of Chu and the wisdom of Zhuge Kongming.

But no matter how clever the means and wisdom are, it is only to temporarily suppress everyone's complaints after all.

Over time, these complaints will not disappear, but will settle until they finally explode.

Therefore, governing people by virtue, governing the country by virtue, and governing the world by virtue, if these words are put in later generations, they seem to have been discarded as trash.

But in fact, the reason why the ancients made such a choice is not just that they are stupid.

Because whether it is selflessness or other morality, its essence is to make the world trust you!

If you can't even achieve basic trust, then all means and resourcefulness are actually empty talk.

Just like Zhu Di's selfless words to Zhang Anshi, the essence is that if everyone trusts Zhang Anshi!Then, if Zhang Anshi divides the domain in the future, everyone is willing to admit it!Or if there are disputes and conflicts among the vassal kings, and a selfless person comes out to mediate, everyone can be willing to take a step back from each other!Because they believe that this person will never favor their opponents.

Conversely, if such trust cannot be obtained, and neither party is willing to be convinced, then the dispute will never stop, and the endless internal friction will continue.

To put it bluntly, the productivity of the ancients was relatively low, and they could not bear the huge cost of internal friction, and the so-called rule of virtue itself was to use the minimum resources to solve problems.

But at this moment, the vassal kings began to whisper in their hearts.

In fact, although they are in the feudal land, they have heard a lot about some things, but don't underestimate these feudal kings. Although they are overseas, they also have their own cronies stationed in the capital, inquiring about various news circulating in the capital every day.

Your Majesty has long wanted to restrain the vassals. The patriarchal clan system in the past has been difficult to restrain the clan.After all, the current clansmen are far away in the sky, and with the increasing number of clansmen, the imperial court has become more and more out of reach.

Therefore, there are many people who covet the benefits here.

As far as Zhu Di's brothers are concerned, they are of higher seniority, so of course I do my part.

But for vassal kings like King Han and King Zhao, he is His Majesty's own son and cannot be a prince, but can't manage clan affairs?
Who knew, it was Zhang Anshi who killed him now.

As a result, many people's hearts can't help but feel empty.

But after thinking about it carefully, I feel helpless, but I have to admit that everyone feels uncomfortable when this good thing falls on whose head.

On the contrary, Zhang Anshi, an 'outsider', could barely be accepted!

What's more, Zhang Anshi has a lot of orders for ordnance and gunpowder, and he is also good at doing business. Many sea merchants who travel to and from all over the world almost wear the same pants as him. In this regard, everyone still has something to ask of Zhang Anshi.

Needless to say, Zhang Anshi did not say that the best piece of feudal land was not given to his own nephew, but to King Zheng first!
Of course... this king Zheng is not enlightened, he is so stupid that he turned him away, this is not Zhang Anshi's problem.

Thinking of this, everyone subconsciously glanced at Zhu Zhanxi.

The sarcasm in this gaze is still very clear.

Zhu Zhanyu: "..."

But even though they thought this way, everyone remained silent. After all, it is one thing to teach these arrogant vassals to admit it reluctantly, but it is another thing to teach them to happily second and agree.

Even Zhu Gaoxu, king of Han, and Zhu Gaosui, king of Zhao, felt sour at this moment.

These two guys are proud and arrogant people. They wanted to be big at the beginning, but... they were all hanged and beaten.

But he can't compete for the big position, and now he can't even win the position of the clan mansion, which is a bit embarrassing.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhu Di seemed to have seen through their minds, but he only smiled lightly, and said to Zhu Zhanxie gently, "Zhanxie, do you think so?"

Zhu Zhanxuan was already ashamed at this time, and he had just been exposed, how his uncle took care of him, and he was a dog biting Lu Dongbin, so he didn't know good people.

Now that Grandpa Huang asked about himself, he absolutely couldn't talk nonsense anymore, otherwise he would be considered ignorant.

It seems that because Zhu Di has already figured out his situation, it was really manipulated for him to say this sentence.

At the moment, Zhu Zhanxi said: "The emperor's grandfather is right, clan affairs are of the utmost importance..."

Zhu Di sang together and said: "It's more than important. Since the kings divided the overseas countries, the affairs of this clan have almost been abandoned."

Zhu Di paused, and then said: "The emperor is far away, the big guys are all busy overseas, and the court is beyond reach, what can we do? Nowadays, everyone is close relatives, and there is always some sympathy left. So... there is very little filth. But after a long time, after two or three generations, after the fifth service, the feudal lords...wouldn't there be disputes, people have no long-term concerns, there must be near-term worries."

"This imperial government... must be strengthened. The clan's decrees and the mediation between the kings must be in place. Today is different. The previous rules don't work now, so new ones have to be used. That's it. Just like this new policy, everything in the world has been changed, and this is related to the affairs of the clan, so it cannot be left behind."

Speaking of this, who among the kings dare to have any objections?
However, Zhu Di was able to have such a sense of urgency, and he really deserved to be a promising emperor in history.

He obviously expected that the situation in the future will inevitably change, and now everyone can still enjoy themselves happily, one of which is because there are not many borders between the feudal states, and the main energy is also dealing with the local natives.The second is that they are still blood relatives.

But what about the future?It's hard to say in the future!
If there are no rules, there will be no circle, so you have to set rules!If there is a conflict, how to mediate?If a crime has been committed, how should it be punished?
So all the kings said one after another: "Your Majesty's words are very true."

Zhu Di was very satisfied, and took the opportunity to say: "The decree of the clan was drawn up by Zhang Qing's contact person. You are a scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion, and this is your duty."

Zhang Anshi said: "I obey the order."

Zhu Di continued to smile and said: "In addition to this, the Zuo Zongzheng mansion is set up, and the elders of the Zongwang live there. This Zuo Zongling mansion is located in the capital. In addition, the Youzong Lingfu is set up. Well, this You Zongzheng, please teach Zhang Qing to do it concurrently. The Youzong Lingfu is located in Xinzhou. Zuo Zongzheng is responsible for issuing the official documents of Zongling and approving the affairs of clan relatives. Overseas to urge the clan relatives, what do you think?"

After the kings listened, there was no sound.

They are all smart people. After hearing this arrangement, they probably understood that if Zuo Zongling's government was in charge of approval and supervision, it would be the same as Dali Temple.The Youzong Lingfu is responsible for the specific execution and the responsibility of controlling the clan, which is actually equivalent to the Ministry of Punishment.

One is approved and the other is working.

As for Zuo Zongzheng and You Zongzheng, naturally, in name, Zuo Zongzheng's status is more prominent, but the actual situation is completely different, because His Majesty said that the older members of the clan live in it.

Now, the oldest vassal king has reached the age of seventy, such energy is more like a vase!To put it bluntly, he is here to guard the younger generation's clan!
To expect him to do any real work is unthinkable.

What's more, in a few years, I'm afraid they will be [-] years old, and even if someone lives a long life, it may not be impossible for them to be [-] years old, after all... the elderly live in it!The descendants of the old Zhu's family will always have a long-lived person with a genetic mutation. As long as he has one breath, he can occupy the position based on his age.

On the other hand, You Zongzheng, although his status in the Zongling Mansion is second to Zuo Zongzheng, but because he is far away from the central government, this Zongzheng's mansion is located in Xinzhou, and Zuo Zongzheng is young and powerful, Zongzheng will definitely be in power in the future, and You Zongzheng will be in charge of it.

This pair of boots finally landed.

Zhang Anshi quickly thanked him.

The kings also agreed one after another.

Zhu Di became happy, and had a good time that day, and then the kings dispersed with Wei Xun.

After several days, the decree finally came down.

Zhang Anshi accepted the decree, but after this decree, there was a new announcement, which Zhang Anshi did not expect.

Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty announced to the world that because the emperor was old and could not take care of things, he would pass on the crown prince and return to the government to retire.On the third day of the next lunar month, the Inner Chan Ceremony will be held, the seal will be granted, and the Supreme Emperor will be honored.

Zhang Anshi didn't notice this news at all, that is to say, Zhu Di was the only one who finalized this matter, and he didn't disclose it to anyone in advance.

In this edict, there are still some content worth pondering: I have such a long life, it is the blessing of the sky, and it is a blessing.I was born in the army, and I am physically strong, but at the age of [-], I felt that my energy was not as good as before, and it caused delays in military aircraft and state affairs!Therefore, I should take this as an example for my descendants, and the Son of Heaven, from the age of sixty, should be respected as the emperor.

Zhang Anshi's eyes were straightened when he read the edict, but after thinking about it carefully, Zhang Anshi understood what Zhu Di meant!When the emperor reached sixty, his energy began to fail.

You know, this is an ancient time when the average life expectancy was only 30 years old. Because of the medicine and nutrition, in fact, many people actually experienced premature aging when they reached the age of 40 or [-].

It can be said that there are very few people who can live past sixty, even among the emperors, it is considered rare.

But the military and political affairs of the world are obviously more burdensome than before. The social division of labor has begun to be refined. The imperial court has even begun to extend its tentacles to the countryside. Overseas clan affairs have also begun to appear.

If you don't have enough energy, no matter how many senior scholars, sheren, ministers, and servants assist you, it will not be enough.

Therefore, it is reasonable to abdicate at the age of sixty.

Of course, Zhang Anshi faintly felt that Zhu Di's purpose in doing this was obviously more than that. It was clearly a plan for his most precious grandson, Zhu Zhanji.

Now, his brother-in-law Zhu Gaochi's body is getting stronger and stronger, and the medical school is getting more and more complete. In the future, I am afraid that his life expectancy may not be lower than that of Zhu Di.

Zhu Di knew very well that his son Zhu Gaochi had been the prince for nearly 30 years, and the anxiety in it can be imagined.

But if it continues to develop like this, Zhu Gaochi, who is now close to 50 years old, may be the emperor for another 30 to [-] years, and it may not be impossible.

If the imperial edict is issued and this is designated as a custom, it means that his grandson Zhu Zhanji will not have to take another 20 years, just like his father, to wait until he is old before succeeding to the rule.

Therefore, in Zhu Di's view, although his son is not bad, he is obviously just a tool for transition!

He believed that it was Zhu Zhanji, his own grandson who was exactly like himself, who could truly make the Ming Dynasty great and bring the Ming Dynasty into its heyday.

Zhang Anshi, who wanted to understand this level, just felt dumbfounded.

The joy is that my brother-in-law has finally become a wife after many years, and he can finally inherit the rule.

Sadly, the emperor's position may only last for 11 years.

Is this a happy event?

In any case, the seal conferring ceremony was held as scheduled, and Zhu Gaochi became the emperor, amnesty to the world.

However, Zhu Di had already moved out of Da Nei early, but lived in another palace.

He doesn't seem too interested in managing affairs.

For the courtiers, the world seems to have changed, but it seems to have not changed.

In Zhang Anshi's view, this is the deepest feeling.

After all, the crown prince has been supervising the country for so many years, in fact, many matters are decided by himself, the crown prince's brother-in-law.

Until the end of the year, Zhang Anshi was called to another palace by Zhu Di.

Here, Yi Shiha waited for Zhang Anshi with a smile, he was already old, his hair was silver-white, and he was supported by an old eunuch when he walked, but he was still in good spirits.

At this time, he said: "His Royal Highness King Song, the emperor is waiting for you."

Zhang Anshi nodded and walked into the hall slowly.

Zhu Di was sitting upright, holding a teacup in his hand.

Zhang Anshi said: "I have seen..."

Zhu Di waved his hand.

Zhang Anshi said again: "Recently, the capital..."

Zhu Di shook his head again and said, "There's no need to tell me these things, I don't want to hear these things anymore."

Zhang Anshi said: "Then what does the emperor want to talk about?"

Zhu Di's eyes were half closed, and he suddenly said, "Qixia Trading Company, is there a cruise ship?"

Zhang Anshi was taken aback, and subconsciously said: "There are."

Zhu Di said: "I don't want to take care of the affairs of the capital. You, it's time for you to take a break. I'm old and dying. I don't care about other things anymore, but I want to take a walk around the world and have a look. "

Zhang Anshi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, absolutely not, your Majesty is getting old..."

Zhu Di laughed: "You are worried that I will die on the road of parade like Qin Shihuang."

Without waiting for Zhang Anshi to respond.

But Zhu Di said: "Oh, in fact, I have never been a peaceful person in my whole life! When I was young, I was ordered by Emperor Taizu Gao to go to Fengyang, to Peiping, and to attack Liaodong and the desert. After that, I went through Jingnan He has been the Son of Heaven for so many years."

"Sometimes when I think about it carefully, I feel that I am really not expected to be an emperor. Now that the world has been settled, and the crown prince has succeeded to the throne, I have nothing to regret. It is time to stay in another palace and enjoy my old age. .

But... Even at this time, I still don't want to keep my own place, I always feel... The world is so big, I should go and have a look. "

Zhang Anshi was silent.

The elderly tour group...knows everything.

Zhu Di said again: "The reason why the first emperor is called the first emperor in the world is that he is the No. It is also known as the unrivaled achievement.”

"Of course I don't dare to compare myself with the first emperor, but if I died overseas, on a certain island or on a certain ship, it would be fine. Zhang Qing, the ancient king, turned a blind eye to the vast ocean. But now... I All the wealth of Ming Dynasty is taken from the sea, if I can die on this vast ocean at the end of the day, I think it can be regarded as the completion of this thousand years of achievements."

Zhang Anshi sighed: "What Your Majesty said is not unreasonable."

Zhu Di said with satisfaction: "Then... let's take a walk. There is no need to be extravagant or wasteful. Just a few boats are enough. Zhang Qing will accompany you, and the other meritorious ministers who are still alive, as long as they are still strong, can They all accompany you. This is the emperor's will, and it cannot be disputed."

After hearing this, Zhang Anshi had no choice but to say: "Then, my minister...obey the order."

Zhu Di said: "I have to work hard for you again."

"Your Majesty loves me..."

Zhu Di waved his hand: "Alright, alright, stop talking nonsense."

Zhu Di paused, and suddenly said: "Zhang Qing, tell me, what will this thousand miles of land look like in the end?"

But Zhang Anshi couldn't help being silent for a moment, and said: "I can't answer."

Zhu Di said: "Really, you are not very smart on weekdays? This New Deal is so difficult, but it can be accomplished..."

But Zhang Anshi said: "Your Majesty, the success of the New Deal is due to the impetus of my ministers, but also because of your majesty's efforts to overcome all opinions. But I think that the reason for its success...in fact lies in the hearts of the people."

"People's hearts?"

"People's minds are fixed, but people's minds also want to change. Thousands of soldiers and civilians all have the desire to feed their families, and the people all over the world also hope that the coming year will be better than this year. Because of this, as long as With good governance, everything will happen naturally."

"Even if there are obstacles, how big will the obstacles reach the hearts of millions of people? Therefore, although I have contributed to the promotion, in the end, the success or failure of this new deal does not depend on the minister. Now, the new deal will be in the future. Success or failure does not depend on the ministers, but on the people of the world."

Zhu Di lowered his eyebrows, thoughtful.

After a long time, Zhu Di sighed and said: "I and Qing's family have done our best, and the matter of future generations and their hearts, let them go."

Zhang Anshi stared at Zhu Di for a while, and finally a smile appeared on his face.

Zhu Di couldn't help smiling.

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