Zhu Yunying then continued, “When a new emperor ascends the throne, he pardons a group of people; when he appoints an empress and a crown prince, he grants another group a general amnesty. If the emperor is ill and needs prayers, he might grant another group a general amnesty. This is not good, this is really not good. If you make a mistake, you must admit it and pay the price.”

Zhu Yunying felt that amnesty was a possibility, and he wasn't absolutely against it. However, it was clear that Zhu Yunying believed there should be other reasons for amnesty, or that it should bring sufficient benefits to the Ming Dynasty.

As for using matters concerning the royal family as grounds for a pardon, Zhu Yunying considered this quite unwise. And these were indeed the very things Zhu Yunying was currently rejecting.

Therefore, Zhu Yunying is unwilling to talk about many things now, and he is also unwilling to do many things. Moreover, this is also the time to establish rules, after all, the Ming Dynasty has been established for less than thirty years, and Zhu Yunying is the second emperor and the first emperor to take over the throne.

As the newly enthroned emperor, Zhu Yunying wanted to set an example. There was no reason for a general amnesty upon the ascension of the new emperor!

Only if he sets a good example can future rulers adopt the correct attitude. Although discussing the rule of law in feudal times was somewhat extravagant, and there was no true equality between princes and commoners, things that needed attention still needed to be considered.

Since Emperor Zhu Yunying was unwilling to grant a general amnesty and reap praise at this time, Xu Miaoqing wouldn't say anything more. Besides, in such matters, everyone has their own reasons, and many things ultimately depend on the emperor's attitude.

Now that the emperor has made his decision, those below him naturally know what to say and what to do.

The most important thing is to do your job well and conscientiously.

As for the rest, don't think about it too much!