eldest son of Ming dynasty

No matter how many plans and plans Zhu Houzhao had in mind, he still had to rely on the people under him to do it.

Jinyiwei is an important part of it.

It's definitely unforgivable to do something like this.

It's just that he is getting older now and has gradually learned to control his emotions. In the past, he would have been in a state of thunder and anger.

In fact, later, Zhu Houzhao thought about it. It was a time when many reforms were to be launched, so he took this opportunity to reorganize Jinyiwei at this juncture. This seemed not a bad thing?

As for not letting You Zhi reveal where he got the information, that was to protect the second child.

Zai Yan stabbed Jin Yiwei in the back, but he went back leisurely as if nothing was wrong.

Rehe has gradually become the second political center in recent years. After all, the emperor spent at least three months here every year.

For the convenience of political affairs, in addition to the emperor's palace, government offices such as the cabinet, the six ministries, and the Jinyiwei were also built, including the residences where the concubines and officials lived.

Although in the final analysis it is not as grand as the capital, it is not built haphazardly.

The streets and houses are neatly arranged, and several avenues are also kept exceptionally clean.

The original local people caught up with this wave of wealth, and as long as they were diligent and strong, most of them could turn earthwork into brick houses in a few years.

Zaihe and Zaiyan each took over a house. It was not big, but it could only be described as elegant. When they were away, someone was left to clean it.

Today is a big day. Not only is His Highness back, but the news of his promotion to Prince has also spread like wildfire.

It can be said that the whole family began to celebrate unconsciously. When the master had a happy event, they cheered. On the one hand, it was lively and lively, and on the other hand, they also wanted to get some luck.

When Zai Yan walked to the door, he saw all the red lanterns hung up in the mansion. He understood, but he still didn't allow it.

So he walked to the door and faced this posture with a cold face, "Lao Qi?"

"The old slave is here." The people in his house were also eunuchs given by the emperor.

Zai Yan pointed at the things hanging on the beams, scratching at random, "All these things have been removed, and everything in the house is normal. As for the reward, you can give it some, but don't go out and make any noise."

The old eunuch was originally smiling, but this time he thought he had heard wrongly, "All, all withdrawn?"

"Everyone has been withdrawn." Zai Yan emphasized again, and then walked inside on his own.

It's okay for these servants, they don't have the final say in everything.

Mainly some family members, some were frightened.

Most of the princes of the Ming Dynasty got married at the age of sixteen, and Zaiyan and Zaihe were both twenty years old. Therefore, three years ago, the emperor had issued separate decrees to select girls from good families among the people to get married.

Zaiyan's first concubine is Mrs. Yu, who just gave birth to a daughter for him last year. The child was still young, so he was not brought to Rehe.

Seeing Zai Yu's attitude, Mrs. Yu panicked, so she hurriedly stepped forward and bowed and apologized, "My lord, please forgive me, I will let everyone take these things from me."

"Don't bother me. I've already given you the order. I'm very thirsty. Is there any water?"

"Yes, yes." Yu quickly turned around and brought it to him herself without resorting to help.

In fact, the relationship between them is still good, but Yu's family background is ordinary, and he is still a lot worse when facing the prince.

Zaiyan's mansion is quite quiet.

On the one hand, it is because of his personality that most of the servants follow his temper. Secondly, he is the second son of the emperor, and many eyes in the court cannot pay attention to him. Even if someone comes, they are talking about his eldest brother.

"I got lucky this time and did things beautifully. My father was happy and rewarded the prince. But you are also a sensible person. My eldest brother is still the king of the county. How can you be so good at making such a big show that everyone knows about it?"

Yu only thought it was a happy event. She thought it was to suit Zai Yan's wishes, but she didn't expect her husband to be able to tolerate this.

The emperor himself held the prince's title very tightly.

"I understand. In short, everything is normal according to the prince's wishes."

Zai Yan sighed, "Although I have repeatedly declined, I can't win over my father. When my eldest brother comes to Rehe, I still don't know how to explain it."

Then she rolled her eyes and said, "I think the prince is too worried."

"Oh? What do you think?"

"First of all, the prince's prince was rewarded by the emperor for his ability in doing things. This is the emperor's will. How can the eldest brother say more? Isn't this a taboo? Secondly, the eldest brother is surrounded by a group of gentlemen to help him. Why? Are you a gentleman? You can't tolerate your younger brother. Your Majesty is underestimating your eldest brother. In the end, your eldest brother has already declined, and your eldest brother should understand."

There is some truth in what she said.

Zai Yan patted his head and said, "It's true that I worry too much."

In fact, this is not that difficult, but the authorities are confused.

"By the way, after my father arrived in Rehe, he issued an imperial edict to carry out clan reform..."

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On the second day, people began to come over to express their congratulations.

Zai Yan has always been considered the boss. The boss Zai He is away on business now, so he wants to have a few words with him.

Among them is Jiang Yong, the Minister of Household Affairs.

Then there was Jin Gui, the Minister of Rites. Although he had no standing among the princes, he always admired Zai Shen, so he also came with her.

Zai Yan received them with courtesy,

A young prince, opposite a middle-aged minister, and an old minister, the world is at peace, so they can have time to enjoy a comfortable time. And after being granted the title of prince, now he really has to call himself prince.

"The emperor has made it clear that the royal family has been restructured. The prince is the first prince after the new system. I am here to congratulate the prince." Jin Gui cupped his hands and said.

"Uncle Zong, you don't have to be so polite."

Jin Gui's next words were unpleasant again, "It's easy for the second-class prince, Prince, but it's even more difficult for the first-class prince."

Zai Yan's expression remained unchanged, "How can you see it?"

"Your Majesty, have you read the Emperor's imperial edict on the reorganization of the clan?"

"Although I have just come back, I have heard about it. But why my father has such thoughts, I am also about to ask for advice."

The clan has changed drastically.

The emperor issued an imperial edict,

They will no longer have fiefdoms, and in a few generations they will no longer even have titles.

There are so many clansmen in the world, so of course there are reactions, and there are also many who are wailing and screaming.

If this were the early years of Zhengde, these bastards would dare to form a team and go to the capital to summon them.

But in the 20 years of Zhengde, few people dare to do this. Most people just complain within themselves, and if they are reported, they will be unlucky.

As for taking action, let's not say who will really support them, let's talk about Zhu Houzhao himself. What fool would believe that the emperor in the Forbidden City was not prepared at all?

As for now, many people put the blame on Zhang Cong. After all, it was Zhang Cong who instigated the emperor to make such changes.

Jiang Yong then said, "If you want to say where the idea came from, it was Zhang Bingyong who made a calculation for the emperor, saying that the number of people in our Ming Dynasty clan has increased too much. It has already reached hundreds of thousands in a century. After another After a hundred years, it has become a burden on the national treasury. If this continues, the law will be ruined. However, it cannot be said that Zhang Bing is talking nonsense. The salary of the vassal is indeed increasing year after year. "

Jin Gui still had to go back and say, "Your Majesty has always been smart, and the Emperor's move must have been well-thought-out. Jiang Dasitu and his ministers all supported him, but this Bingyong relied on the Emperor's importance and did not treat the clan well enough." Rou Rou, the censors under him naturally believed in the principle of killing one to serve as a warning to others and impeached several clans."

In fact, this principle of settling accounts,

Who doesn't understand yet?

Even if you don't understand, the numbers can be explained clearly.

This is not a matter of doctrine, but an emotional matter.

To put it bluntly, it depends on whether the emperor will treat his own family like this.

Now it seems that the emperor is still an emperor.

Zai Yan said: "According to the wishes of my father, from now on we brothers don't have to join the feudal vassal. Instead, we have to work hard and find a way to win the title of first-class prince. If we just live in a dawdle, we will be the root of trouble for our descendants." . I think this change is good. It will finally give us brothers something to do. In the long run, it is indeed good governance, but..."

He didn't dare to say anything else after this.

But Jiang Yong and Jin Gui are so smart, how could they not understand?

But now that they are suddenly faced with such a change, those clans that are about to reach the 'deadline' will be instantly dumbfounded. There are even clan members who live in poverty, wearing the hat of Taizu Xueyin and going hungry at the same time.

Most emperors would never dare to do this kind of thing. After all, ancient people were very particular about how to explain something under the Nine Springs. But Zhu Houzhao didn't care. If he was really under Jiuquan, he would still argue with Lao Zhu.

This guy is very capable and has great achievements, but that doesn't mean he can do everything without problems.

As for the reason why there is no big commotion now, it's just that those clans such as Lieutenant Fengguo really don't have much power.

Speaking of which, as soon as the imperial edict was issued, there was no telling whether something would happen.

After all, he is a bit generous. If you don't let him live, he will just live it and do it with you. Anyway, he is a serious descendant of Emperor Taizu. Could it be that the imperial court really watched him starve to death on the streets?

Just because of this,

Zhang Cong's position is absolutely stable.

It is always difficult for the emperor to do these things, and can only be done by "treacherous ministers".

And let’s not say Zhang Cong couldn’t understand it.

Zai Yan still clearly remembered what his grandfather said to him.

The chief minister of the dynasty is an incompetent person. When he encounters the smuggling of official silver, he must make some "big move" to save himself, and he must be able to understand the emperor's thoughts.

It's just that Zai Yan didn't expect that this matter would fall on them and the clan.

Jin Gui reminded: "Your Majesty, judging from the current trend, this matter cannot be stopped. Your Majesty will also avoid those people."

When these words fell into Jiang Yong's ears, his thoughts suddenly changed.

Jin Gui is also a smart man. He said it was His Highness, but what was the Second Highness trying to hide from? The key is that His Highness should hide.

If someone couldn't help but want to use this to win people's hearts and ask the emperor to take back his life, something big would happen.

Although it seems a bit fanciful, many people are opposed to Zhang Cong's addiction and may very well advise His Highness to do so.

Zai Yan sighed, "It's useless to beg me. What can I do if my father opens his mouth? And I have no intention of doing these things."

Jin Gui shook his head, "Your Majesty's words are wrong. Your Majesty's change is to ask the princes to start running errands. From now on, the prince will not be able to avoid the government. Furthermore, he cannot hide, otherwise how will the emperor see the princes?" Talent?"

Speaking of which, Zai Yan also heard a little bit, "It is said that my father recently proposed the idea of ​​minting new money?"

The emperor rewarded him as a prince, and he would not let him idle like this. Knowing something in advance would be a way to be prepared.

The status of the prince is still different when doing errands. In some places and fields, people rely on their elders to stand up and stand up for themselves. The emperor cannot always go out in person, so the prince can always play a special role, especially in dealing with those who love him. Someone who fights for his father.

Damn it, you have the ability to fight with the prince.

"Currency reform and overseas expansion, the emperor has already set his sights on ten years in the future." Jiang Yong stroked his beard. In any case, he was in awe of the emperor.

Zai Yan had just come back and was uneasy, but from this moment on, he also felt that he must be involved in the current situation.