The land of China is vast and boundless, rich in everything from all corners of the world.

However, these ingrained ideas seem to need some change, which is enough for Zhu Yunying.

Ultimately, the influence of ingrained ideas is simply too great, and it's extremely difficult to change anything overnight.

For example, foot binding. Even though it's not as perfect as the "three-inch golden lotuses" of the Qing Dynasty, the practice of foot binding was already quite prevalent. Even though the current emperor disliked foot binding, all female members of the Ming imperial family were forbidden from binding their feet, and the principal wives of Ming princes had to have natural feet.

Although these practices are not formalized into laws, many people are aware of them. However, the prevailing social trend cannot be completely reversed. Some scholars and literati still pursue 'foot care' and still prefer the 'well-bred lady' style of foot binding.

And those powerful families, they also seem to have accepted the 'tradition' that has been followed for hundreds of years. They seem not to care that such 'tradition' is actually not very long, and even became more popular during the Mongol Yuan Dynasty.

After Zhu Su left the palace, Zhu Yunying issued an edict to Zhu Yunwen, naturally hoping that the Prince of Xu of the Ming Dynasty could do more things and do things that he should be good at.

Zhu Yunying is quite adept at making good use of resources, and some things can be said to be done effortlessly.

As for how others feel, Joo Yoon-young doesn't seem to care much. Besides, what he's doing isn't exactly a bad thing.

Given this, Zhu Yunying naturally felt even more at ease. These decisions were indeed not difficult for him, and he made them with ease.

As Zhu Yunying strolled leisurely towards the Qianqing Palace, he felt there were some things he really needed to discuss with Old Zhu. Even though Zhu Yunying knew very well that while Old Zhu might not care about certain things, he always showed respect when it was appropriate.

"Grandfather, we are going to recall Xie Jin." Zhu Yunying said to the old Zhu directly, "Let him assist Fifth Uncle and help compile the Xiaokang Encyclopedia."

Old Zhu was taken aback for a moment, then said irritably, "Without Xie Jin, our Great Ming Dynasty can't even complete the Xiaokang Encyclopedia?"

Zhu De did indeed harbor some resentment towards Xie Jin, and it's understandable that he disliked him.

Ultimately, it was because Xie Jin was talented. Zhu Yuanzhang once liked and valued Xie Jin very much, and even kept him by his side at one point, which meant that he wanted to cultivate Xie Jin as a key talent.

However, Xie Jin felt great sympathy for Li Shanchang. Moreover, when Xie Jin first entered officialdom, whether one said he was full of vigor or was showing off his talents, he did offend some people in the court and made many enemies.

“We think he has been training outside for so many years, and it’s really time to call him back now,” Zhu Yunying said with a smile to Old Zhu. “Putting everything else aside, his literary talent is unquestionable. He’s more than capable of helping with book repair.”

Old Zhu nodded, though he was somewhat disappointed in Xie Jin. However, Old Zhu also understood that Xie Jin did possess considerable talent and could still be given important responsibilities.

Zhu Yunying brewed a pot of tea for his father, Zhu, and said with a smile, "Now we are preparing to focus on civil affairs. We can't just be a military emperor. If we don't focus on civil affairs, who knows how future historians will portray us?"

Old Zhu couldn't help but laugh. He probably felt that he would be heavily vilified in the history books, and that many scholars disliked him.

Zhu Yuanzhang probably couldn't have guessed that if the Jurchens had risen to power, the revised History of Ming would have portrayed him as incredibly powerful, even depicting him as having a pockmarked face and being extremely ugly.

The importance of civil administration is naturally paramount. The Ming Dynasty didn't need to rely solely on literary talent, nor could it be governed by a group of soldiers alone. Both civil and military achievements are crucial for an emperor.

Zhu Yunying wanted to walk on two legs; he certainly didn't intend to leave behind only the image of a 'martial emperor'.

"This year's imperial examination didn't produce any outstanding talents either." Looking at Zhu Yunying, he said irritably, "The results of these two examinations during my reign have been quite mediocre!"

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