Zhu Changrun understood that this fund was to guarantee the future of the vassal state, and it was like a loan, earning interest. The more you invested, the more interest you earned; the less you invested, the less interest you earned.
However, this fund is not always open to accepting investments from vassal states, nor does it guarantee only profits.
After all, the ultimate goal is to enable the vassal states to support themselves.
Of course, the emperor did not want to separate all the vassal states from the court finances. Through the system of inheritance, the number of vassal states could be effectively controlled, which would also satisfy him.
This is called aiming for the best and only getting the middle. First set a strict high standard, even if you have to make some compromises, you can still achieve your goal.
Zhu Changying looked at his brother's expression, feeling helpless, but he still said, "After I take up my fiefdom, I will submit a petition to the Emperor and take up the position of a local official in the Civil Affairs Department of the Ministry of Revenue, specifically in charge of the welfare work of the Shaoyingyuan and Ci Laoyuan."
The Civil Affairs Department is a newly established agency, with functions similar to those of later generations. It will also be divided into a separate department in the future. Its current responsibilities mainly cover the welfare system, serving as the director of orphanages and nursing homes.
In fact, whether they work or not, the emperor doesn't need the princes' garlic. But they can't be kept like "pigs" anymore. At least they can do some work, have some work experience, and understand the suffering of the people.
Apart from the army, as long as you have talent and ability, the emperor does not care which department you work in. This is the requirement for the vassal kings.
As for the children of the royal family and vassal states who were already distant from the emperor, they could even join the army and get involved in any industry. The emperor was even more lenient towards them.
As long as he did his job well, why worry about the instability of his throne? If he was incompetent and cruel, causing the people to suffer, then he had no right to be emperor and could simply be overthrown by the people.
"Then, what kind of job can I do for the court?" Zhu Changrun knew clearly that his brothers' decision was probably not voluntary. Taking advantage of the opportunity of the three kings' enfeoffment, the emperor might want to stir up trouble and let other vassal states see it.
"Since Your Highness is a Buddhist, he can manage religious affairs." Zhu Youjian said with a smile, "Although the court has declared religious freedom, there are also laws and regulations."
In fact, religious belief was the biggest headache for the emperor. Whether it was Buddhism, Taoism, the Yellow Sect and the Red Sect believed by the Mongolian tribes, or Christianity, they all had flaws and shortcomings and needed to be controlled and supervised.
A one-size-fits-all approach is impossible and unrealistic. However, when preaching in the Ming Empire, certain doctrines must be modified and the rules of the Ming Dynasty must be followed.
Patriotism and loyalty to the emperor are certainly present, as is observance of laws and regulations. Establishing a dedicated religious administration agency is not considered innovative.
Few people could see the emperor's foresight. The establishment of many institutions and the implementation of many policies were actually not very urgent or perfect.
But the emperor insisted on launching it. The deep meaning behind it was to first establish a model or framework, solidify it through gradual improvement, and make it the norm for the future development of the Ming Dynasty.
For example, invasion and expansion, supporting industry and commerce, establishing governors overseas, etc.
Similarly, regarding the three princes' enfeoffment, the emperor also wanted them to set an example, not to sit back and wait for death as they had done before, becoming "pigs in a pen."
Abilities vary and jobs have different levels of difficulty. After all, the princes are not illiterate, and they are considered high-level intellectuals in the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Changrun understood everything. They should not only be grateful for being enfeoffed overseas, but also become an inspiration for other vassal states.
The specific operation is to publish articles in newspapers, expressing the desire to support oneself and work hard in the place where one is enfeoffed, as well as the longing for a better life.
"That's fine. I've always thought so." Zhu Changrun felt relieved and said with a half-hearted smile, "I didn't know His Majesty's intentions before, so how could I dare to say such nonsense in the newspaper?"
Emperor, you are the boss. You can say whatever you want and play however you want.
However, Zhu Changrun still breathed a sigh of relief. He wasn't afraid of the emperor's requests, but he was afraid of him not saying anything. If you couldn't figure it out, wouldn't you be worried?
It's not like they're confiscating the property or beheading people. It's just that the Jinyiwei are wandering around outside the mansion, making people scared and causing trouble.
Moreover, although we were going overseas, we were not in the deep mountains and forests. Champa had a history of several hundred years, so the palaces there could not be bad.
If the fund was truly that profitable, coupled with the salary, while I wouldn't be able to enjoy extravagant lifestyles, I'd be guaranteed a lifetime of wealth and prosperity. As for being demoted, my children and grandchildren would have their own blessings, so why dwell on the long term?
Okay, I understand.
The New Year is almost here, and everything is so dull. Even if the emperor is unhappy, he still has to save face.
Thinking of this, Zhu Changrun relaxed and chatted and laughed with his brothers and Zhu Youjian, showing his excitement and excitement about becoming a vassal.
Zhu Youjian saw that the task was completed, and then ordered people to bring in the emperor's rewards. It was not gold or silver treasures, but things that were useful in Champa and Mekong.
There are a lot of medicines, including those for clearing away heat, detoxifying, relieving summer heat and preventing malaria.
"Thank you very much for the reward, Your Majesty." Zhu Changrun knew that he could now rest assured.
The emperor gave so many medicines as a reward, and the meaning was obvious: live healthily and well over there.
Well, even without the Crane's Beak Red, the emperor still cared about his family, even though Zhu Changrun didn't even dare to think about it.
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Inside the palace.
The emperor was looking at the drawings submitted by the Ministry of Works, which were diagrams of the planned reconstruction of the three royal palaces.
Most of the buildings were preserved, but they were divided into many small courtyards to serve as dormitories for Beijing officials.
Living in the capital is not easy. As has been the case throughout history, housing prices in prosperous cities are inevitably high. Even for officials in Beijing who can afford to buy a house, it takes more than a year or two to save enough.
The emperor did grant houses, but those were given to important and trusted officials, who were a very small minority after all. Most officials rented houses.
Such a situation is not only the root cause of corruption, but also not conducive to officials concentrating on their duties.
Therefore, the construction of officials' dormitories began.
The homes of nobles like Duke Cheng of Zhu Chunchen, who had been confiscated and exiled, had already been renovated and allocated to officials in Beijing. The Academy of Sciences had also moved outside the city, and the vacant house was also used for this purpose.
Officials were divided into different ranks, and so were their dormitories. The smallest had three rooms, easily accommodating seven or eight people.
The key point is that it is free, and it is a welfare for officials. The same is true for local officials, the house behind the government office is their residence.
In addition, subsidies for heatstroke prevention and heating replaced the traditional charcoal and ice tributes. The emperor not only provided benefits for officials, but also blocked the source of corruption such as bribery.
I have thought this through so thoroughly, and have done my utmost to be benevolent and righteous. If anyone dares to test the law again, I will not be afraid of being branded a ruthless tyrant.
The emperor sneered lightly, put down the drawing, stood up and walked to the window, staring at the winter scenery outside the window, squinting his eyes slightly.
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