In theory, military families shared common interests with the emperor. The more stable and prosperous the Ming Dynasty was, the more secure their interests were. After all, many military ranks were hereditary, and their status was relatively privileged.

However, Zhu Yunying was also well aware that there were some good and bad military officers among them, and he was aware of this.

Even after Zhu Yuanzhang's repeated purges, many military officers still remained. Furthermore, these officers weren't necessarily all from humble backgrounds; some came from powerful families. Or to put it bluntly, many were outlaws.

After all, those who followed Zhu Yuanzhang or other rebel armies in the early days, besides having no way to survive, were all incredibly audacious. Most of these individuals were also somewhat difficult to control.

Moreover, the vast majority of military merit holders don't really have any real foundation these days. Calling them nouveau riche wouldn't be too much of a problem.

Now that the Ming Dynasty is becoming increasingly wealthy and powerful, these people are becoming increasingly complacent with their riches and privileges. Or rather, many of them are acting with impunity because they feel they have nothing to fear.

Whether it was the previous evaluation of military merit for inheriting titles, or the current preparations for the Martial Arts Academy, these were all part of Zhu Yunying's thoughts. He did not want to see military merit corrupt and degenerate too quickly; he needed the military merit to maintain sufficient vitality.

Therefore, it's not surprising that some military officers now seem to be alienated from Zhu Yunying.

I didn't get angry at all; I just watched these people being so clever. It was quite an interesting show.

Furthermore, even at times like these, one can discern closeness and distance, allowing Zhu Yunying to see the true intentions of certain individuals. This was actually quite good, and Zhu Yunying was secretly pleased.

It's good that Zhu Yunying is aware of these things. It's true that adversity reveals true character, and it's probably because only after going through certain trials can one truly know who is one's own family.

The current situation with banks involves the interests of many people, so it's normal for many to have their own thoughts under such circumstances.

"Dad, we need to go read now." Little Zhu said with a frown, leaning against Zhu Yunying's chest. "Mother said we should listen to and read more history books. She also said that these are the courses Dad arranged for us, and these are the ones we dislike the most."

Zhu Yunying found it somewhat amusing, but still asked, "Then tell me, besides horseback riding and martial arts practice, what are your favorite subjects?"

"I love Daddy's lessons, Daddy's the best!" Little Zhu wasn't just flattering him; he's naturally restless and a bit fidgety. But he does have some insights into certain lessons.

Zhu Yunying couldn't help but feel proud. He praised her, saying, "Alright, next time we have a day off, I'll give you a lesson in person. I'll tell you about the outside world. We can't just look at the Ming Dynasty, and we can't just look at the present. We need to look further and further ahead!"

Little Zhu kept nodding, showing great interest in some of the courses. Zhu Yunying was gradually broadening the boy's horizons.

This is something Zhu Yunying can be proud of, because it seems that he is cultivating a qualified and excellent crown prince.

While the young Zhu, the crown prince, may not be well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics, and may not be able to compose poetry, this actually has no adverse effect on governing the country. A long-term vision and an excellent overall perspective are what make a more outstanding and qualified crown prince for a dynasty.

Zhu Yunying always attached great importance to the upbringing of the young Zhu. He hoped to cultivate an outstanding heir apparent, an excellent monarch who could continue to lead the Ming Dynasty to prosperity.

Moreover, once young Zhu Yunying develops a broad vision and excellent character, some of the national policies he formulates can be continued. This naturally means that Zhu Yunying can rest assured, as he does not want the foundation he has laid to be overturned by future generations.

Little Zhu went to class obediently. Although this child seems to be a bit lawless, running around the capital all day, this is just a superficial phenomenon.

Even though he is still just a child, still ignorant and unaware of the world, this little guy's studies have never stopped. His studies are more extensive than those of ordinary princes and noble children.

Reading and writing are definitely necessary. Although we don't expect Xiao Zhu to become a learned scholar, he still needs to understand some of the principles in the Four Books and Five Classics.

Old Zhu would often take Little Zhu out of the palace and talk to him about human relationships and the ways of power. Or when he took Little Zhu out of the palace, Old Zhu would also talk to him about the state of the world, the people's livelihood, and so on.

It is obvious that these are things that Little Zhu needs to understand and master, and these are also abilities that a crown prince should possess.

After all, this is the crown prince, the ruler of a dynasty. The Four Books and Five Classics can be left to scholars; the emperor cannot be a bookworm who only knows how to nitpick over words.

In a good mood, Zhu Yunying only needs to remain calm and collected. His grand plans have begun to unfold, and at this time, patience is more important than anything else. He just needs to wait for things to progress.

During the morning court session of the Ming Dynasty emperor and his officials, a group of soldiers escorted silver slowly toward the bank, while many people watched and observed.

The so-called bank was not only discussed in the imperial court, but also among the general public. Many people were puzzled by this brand-new institution, or there were various disputes and so on.

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