Starting to focus on the long term, pushing forward the in-depth reform, and hoping to lay the foundation for modern science can only mean one thing.
That is, the emperor had strong confidence that the Jiannu would not become a serious threat, nor would they rule the Central Plains; that there would be a way to survive the Little Ice Age without provoking civil unrest that would lead to a change of dynasty.
Originally, the emperor's two main concerns were completely unknown to others. In their view, the Jiannu, with their small population, were at most a separatist faction; and the Little Ice Age was a term they had never even heard of.
But now, things have changed dramatically. The disaster of the Little Ice Age was published in the "Da Ming Forum," and the new term became well-known.
Although it was just a prediction, the emperor was very sure of it and ordered the governors of Shaanxi, Henan, Shandong and other places to formulate emergency plans for disaster prevention and mitigation and submit them to the court.
The emperor attached great importance to this, and no official dared to neglect the imperial edict, whether it was observing the celestial phenomena at night or inferring it through data research. As the news continued to spread, more and more people knew about it.
A major panic was unlikely to occur. The emperor had already said that a major disaster would only occur in three or four years. Furthermore, upon hearing such news, people's first reaction should be one of skepticism.
Of course, Zhu Youxiao would not expect the people to prepare in advance to survive the famine caused by the disaster or avoid other terrible and painful losses.
For a disaster this large and lasting, individual efforts are insignificant; it essentially depends on the government's organization and action. The emperor's attention to it means the governors and governors-general dare not take it lightly; advance preparation is always a good idea and will always pay off.
Of course, the emperor had a deeper meaning, but only a few trusted officials could guess it.
In the words of Zhu Youxiao, "I will not take the blame for natural disasters."
And those bastards, don't even think about linking natural disasters to my reforms. I'm not going to engage in self-criticism, much less any bullshit self-examination. Well, to be more polite, it's the "Edict of Confession."
"Your Majesty..." Liu Kejing, the eunuch in charge of writing in the inner palace, reminded Zhu Youxiao, interrupting his thoughts. When he looked up, he had already arrived at the new house west of Qianqing Gate.
The Qianqing Gate is the main gate of the Forbidden City's inner court, with three doors in the center. To the east is the Inner Left Gate and the Nine Ministers' Duty Room, and to the west is the Inner Right Gate and the newly renovated building.
Stepping into the house, Zhu Youxiao looked around, walked around casually, and occasionally offered suggestions for improvement.
"Master Sun is old, but he insists on taking the job." Zhu Youxiao pointed to the bed in the room and asked, "It's okay in the summer, but the heating must be good in the winter."
Liu Kejing bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured. According to your design, the kang and fire wall have been repaired. We will definitely not be cold in winter."
Zhu Youxiao nodded, turned around and went to other rooms, inspecting them one by one.
Although there was a cabinet to handle affairs, Zhu Youxiao believed that it was too far away and that the exchange of imperial edicts and memorials might leak secrets. Therefore, the establishment of the Grand Council was a natural step.
No matter who came up with the name, whoever uses it first owns it. This is intellectual property, and you don’t understand.
According to Zhu Youxiao's arrangement, the Grand Council selected conspirators from the cabinet to serve in the council, who were mainly responsible for handling urgent military affairs and assisting the emperor in handling government affairs.
The Grand Councilor was a rotating cabinet minister, primarily Sun Chengzong, Li Qiyuan, Tao Langxian, and other trusted ministers. Both the Grand Councilor and the Grand Councilor were part-time positions and formally temporary institutions.
But this did not prevent Zhu Youxiao from elevating the Grand Council to the highest state organ in power and placing it completely under his direct control.
To put it bluntly, the Grand Council was a bit like the emperor's secretariat, and those who could enter it were officials trusted and relied upon by the emperor.
Promote centralization, invest in infrastructure construction, promote industrial and commercial development, climb the technology tree... From the development path of later generations, Zhu Youxiao also formulated a long-term plan for the Ming Dynasty.
Of course, it was not a literal copy. Zhu Youxiao made some changes based on the current situation.
But the overall idea remains unchanged, which is to concentrate power in one's own hands, break through all secular, traditional, backward and corrupt obstacles, revitalize the Ming Dynasty, and make the Chinese nation stand at the top of the world.
Isn't that noble and great? Actually, this is also Zhu Youxiao's true thinking. Punch the Eastern Barbarians and kick the Western Barbarians. In one sentence - fight if you don't accept it.
Of course, living well is the prerequisite for this grand ambition.
Zhu Youxiao inspected the Grand Council's buildings and layout, and aside from a few minor issues, was generally satisfied. After the inspection, he didn't even take his sedan chair, but strolled back to the Qianqing Palace.
If you want to live a good and long life, exercise is essential. Zhu Youxiao did not forget this. Not only did he exercise more, he also asked Lu Jianxing to teach him martial arts, hoping to become a capable emperor.
Soon, Zhu Youxiao returned to the main hall of the Palace of Heavenly Purity. Just as he was about to enter the hall, he heard someone shouting in the distance.
Standing under the eaves in confusion, Zhu Youxiao turned around and saw a small figure running towards him quickly. Behind the small figure, there seemed to be an adult chasing, calling out with panting voices.
Being closer, Zhu Youxiao could hear and see clearly.
Tao Yan'er was running in front. I had never expected the little girl to run so fast. Behind her was Wang Tigan, or perhaps chasing her, shouting, "Little girl, don't run! Don't steal my credit..."
What a mess, they have nothing to do with each other, how come they are mixed together?
Zhu Youxiao was puzzled and waved his hand, not letting the guards go forward to stop Tao Yan. What kind of threat could a little girl pose? Could she run up to him and kill him with her head?
Tao Yan was also a mischievous girl. She was afraid that someone would stop her, so she ran closer and waved and shouted, "Long live the king, long live the king, I am here to tell you the good news..."
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