After going through so many things with his eldest grandson, how could Zhu Yuanzhang not see what his eldest grandson was thinking.

Just by looking at some simple descriptions in this charter, Zhu Yuanzhang knew the main direction of his grandson's implementation.

In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang knew better than anyone the burden of the post stations on the Ming Dynasty's finances, but he was well aware of the importance of the post stations and would never allow any deficiencies to exist.

From a certain perspective, the post station was an extension of imperial power.

The place with post stations is the real territory of Ming Dynasty.

Even though it cost a lot of money every year to maintain the operation of the entire post station, Zhu Yuanzhang was willing to do it.

In fact, even now, Zhu Yuanzhang still had concerns about the post stations. He was very worried that his descendants would not be able to make it and would neglect the post stations, or even cut them off or cancel them.

Zhu Yuanzhang's worries actually became a reality in the late Ming Dynasty.

In order to save court expenses, Emperor Chongzhen of the late Ming Dynasty canceled and merged many institutions. He believed that the post station institution was dispensable, so he ordered its abolition.

The abolition of the post station agency caused Li Zicheng to lose a job that could have provided him with a simple life of eating and waiting for death. Li Zicheng became unemployed and owed a lot of debts. He had no choice but to rebel in order to survive.

In fact, strictly speaking, Li Zicheng's rebellion was just one manifestation. The most important thing was that because many generations of Ming Dynasty emperors neglected the post stations and continuously reduced personnel and expenditures, the capital court's control over the local areas began to decline.

If it had been before, or if someone else had brought up the idea of ​​the civilian use of the post stations, Zhu Yuanzhang would have been furious or even executed.

However, when his eldest grandson brought it up, Zhu Yuanzhang would ponder the pros and cons.

It has to be said that the things Zhu Ying did after entering the palace had a huge impact on the entire Ming Dynasty.

Whether it is the military, politics, or civilians, there have been very big changes.

These changes have gradually permeated like the gentle rain and gentle breeze of spring. Leaving aside the local areas for now, just in the capital, the situation has been earth-shaking.

With so many successful examples in the past, Zhu Yuanzhang would not be so harsh on his grandson when faced with his seemingly ridiculous behavior.

When Zhu Ying heard the old man's question, surprise flashed in his eyes.

The current Ming Dynasty is undoubtedly the world's number one in terms of comprehensive national strength.

As for the current Zhu Yuanzhang, he is the only one in power in the Ming Dynasty.

After the abolition of the prime minister system in the court, the downfall of a group of officials including Hu Weiyong meant that there was no longer any faction in the entire court that could resist Zhu Yuanzhang's edict.

In the army, many of the famous generals who once founded the country are getting old or dead.

Lan Yu and others are considered the new generation, not the initial group that followed Zhu Yuanzhang.

Not to mention the common people, or the gentry and landlords.

Expelling the Tartars and recovering the Central Plains are such achievements that will be praised for thousands of years. After the uprising, the new landlord class were all supporters of the Ming Dynasty and Zhu Yuanzhang's interests.

Even if the wealthy families in the Jiangnan region were resentful, under the circumstances of heavy taxation, migration of the rich people, and severe damage to their vitality, they could only do some small and shameful tricks in secret.

Zhu Ying knew it very well.

No matter how big the reform is, as long as it is backed by the old man's prestige, it can surely be implemented.

After thinking for a while, Zhu Ying replied:

"Grandpa, after checking the Ministry of Revenue's financial expenditure, I found that the entire post station is a very serious burden on the Ming Dynasty, even more than half of the military expenditure."

"But my grandson knows very well that the post station is absolutely important and indispensable to our Ming Dynasty."

"As far as the current situation is concerned, the expenses of the post station can indeed be afforded, but my grandson is worried about what will happen if the Ming Dynasty encounters natural disasters, man-made disasters, or other problems in the future."

"If any unworthy descendant in the future were to cut down the entire post station out of impulse, wouldn't that be destroying the foundation of our Ming Dynasty?"

"So I have been thinking that if the post station can be like the military household system established by grandfather, it can make up for its own financial expenses and even have a surplus."

"Then future generations will only value this, and not worry about ignoring it."

Zhu Yuanzhang felt very relieved when he heard this.

As the saying goes, it is better to be prepared than to be unprepared.

In Zhu Yuanzhang's view, the current Ming Dynasty is already very good. He used to be short of money for spending, but now his grandson has basically solved this problem.

The value of Ming treasure notes is also constantly rising. According to the current situation, it won't be long before it becomes as valuable as gold and silver.

The eldest grandson is able to constantly explore the future destiny of the Ming Dynasty, which shows that he has a long-term vision.

With a grandson like this, what else could I ask for?

However, as an emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang would naturally not agree easily and had to give some suggestions.

"You should know that the revenue of the post station comes from the transportation of goods at the road passes, and the ones who benefit the most are the merchants."

"If merchants do not engage in production, how can the country be stable if the world follows them?"

After hearing what the old man said, Zhu Ying thought for a moment and said, "We should focus on industry and commerce."

"The current troubles of merchants are hoarding goods at high prices, speculating and profiteering, and trying to get something for nothing. My grandson will rewrite the laws of the Ming Dynasty and establish a new civil code for the Ming Dynasty."

"Anyone who disrupts the market, drives up prices, or seeks excessive profits will be considered an offender and will be punished with a fine or forced labor."

"Business should be effectively guided. In future commercial construction, industrial factories should be the main focus, and private housing should be run by the people, with profits and losses to be borne by themselves."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang fell into deep thought.

Since ancient times, scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans have been the thousands of classes in the Central Plains.

What Da Sun is doing now is to support industry and commerce.

For Zhu Ying, he naturally knew that this was the inevitable result of the rise of a great power, but for Zhu Yuanzhang, it was a brand new path with no visible future.

"Old brother, you have also come here with us, what do you think about this matter?"

While thinking, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes swept across Tang He on the background, and he asked casually.

When Tang He heard this, he was speechless and a little shocked.

Tang He knew best what kind of person Zhu Yuanzhang was. He had hated businessmen since he was a child and wanted to kill them all.

Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the various measures to suppress merchants have been very clear.

Now that the Crown Prince has proposed the move of promoting commerce, His Majesty did not get furious. Instead, he began to ponder the possibility.

This is completely another Queen Ma.

I felt a little comforted in my heart. At least His Majesty would not be as bloodthirsty as before, and there would be people around him who could persuade him.

But this was definitely something he couldn't say, so he just bowed and said, "I, your Majesty, was talking to the Crown Prince about business, but I felt confused and didn't quite understand."

"Perhaps I am old and my mind is a little confused. I really don't know how to answer this matter."

After hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang originally wanted to reprimand him, but when he looked at Tang He's old age and recalled the childhood memories they had just talked about, he felt no more regret in his heart.

He sighed and said, "Hey, we are all old. Now the world should belong to the young people."

"My dear grandson, just do what you think is right. It doesn't matter whether it's right or wrong. Even if it's wrong, it's not too late to correct it later."

Tang He was quite speechless after hearing this.

Just now in the Qianqing Palace, who was still showing off that his skills were still as sharp as ever?

Looking back, there was only a difference of two years in age, but the difference in their bodies was more than ten years.

I was also so vigorous and powerful ten years ago.

Unfortunately, all his sons died in battle, leaving only two grandsons.

Nowadays, the entire Tang family seems to have no successors, and I, with my frail body, am powerless to do anything.

Thinking of this, Tang He looked sad.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Tang He's sad expression, thinking that he shared the same feelings. Thinking of the current situation of the Tang family, he felt a little more sympathy for this old brother who once fought side by side with him.

"Old brother, your eldest grandson is almost of age now. Do you think we have a granddaughter that you like? Let's become in-laws again."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought for a moment and said.

Hearing this, Tang He was pleasantly surprised and immediately knelt down and kowtowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Tang He didn't expect that there would be such an unexpected surprise today.

Many years ago, Tang He's eldest daughter married the tenth prince Zhu Tan.

Compared with Zhu Biao, Zhu Di, and Zhu Yunwen, the tenth prince Zhu Tan has a little reputation, and there are not many historical records about him.

In fact, Zhu Tan’s biological mother was Concubine Guo Ning, and she was very much loved by Zhu Yuanzhang since childhood.

Concubine Guo Ning had given birth to two daughters before, but it was not until the third year of Hongwu that Zhu Tan was born. At that time, the eldest grandson Zhu Xiongying was not yet born, but the crown prince Zhu Biao was already sixteen years old and could stand on his own.

Naturally, Zhu Yuanzhang loved this youngest son much more.

Empress Ma had no relatives from her mother's family. In the harem, if we talk about the power of the mother's family, Concubine Guo Ning would naturally be the first.

Her son was doted on in every way.

When Zhu Tan was only two months old, he was enthroned as King of Lu and rewarded with a fiefdom.

He lived up to everyone's expectations since childhood. Not only was he gifted, but he also grew up to be a handsome man. He loved reading and painting, and was praised by scholars for his knowledge.

When he was fourteen years old, Zhu Yuanzhang asked Tang He's eldest daughter to marry him.

In October of the same year after their marriage, Zhu Tan and Tang went to Yanzhou, Shandong Province together.

When he was enfeoffed, Zhu Yuanzhang specially promoted Yanzhou to Yanzhou Prefecture, which had jurisdiction over four prefectures and twenty-three counties. Among the six prefectures in Shandong, the number of counties it had was second only to Jinan Prefecture, with only two fewer county towns.

However, the young Zhu Tan had no ability to distinguish right from wrong. He was naturally protected in the imperial palace, but in the fiefdom, he listened to the slander of alchemists, became obsessed with refining elixirs, and neglected state affairs while indulging in sensual pleasures.

They squandered money and labor, and provided all kinds of conveniences for the alchemists, just to be able to refine the elixir of immortality.

After taking a large amount of pills, Zhu Tan's health gradually deteriorated and many side effects appeared.

Not only did Zhu Tan not notice it, he asked the alchemist for a secret recipe.

Under pressure, the alchemist could only come up with a secret remedy, but this remedy required the genitals of ninety-nine boys as the lead in order to be successful.

No matter how absurd Zhu Tan was, he would not dare to abuse the law in this matter.

But when Mrs. Tang found out, she was eager to save her husband and assigned her confidants to capture the boy.

The Ming Dynasty was a society that favored boys over girls, and many boys were the only child in the family to carry on the family line. Within two months, the matter had already reached Zhu Yuanzhang in the capital.

Officials from the Ministry of Justice in the Ming capital went there, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard conducted a thorough investigation in secret. Within just a few days, the truth was revealed.

Such a terrible thing was done by his beloved son. Zhu Yuanzhang was furious and issued an order to punish him in order to restore order in the court.

However, Concubine Guo Ning cried and pleaded for mercy, and Zhu Yuanzhang, thinking that Zhu Tan was also deceived by the villain and was confused for a moment, softened his heart and sentenced him to the punishment of shaving his head.

The punishment of shaving the head is actually to shave the criminal's head, which is even more insulting.

Of course, as the tenth prince and a vassal king, he would not shave all his hair. It was almost the same as cutting off his hair instead of his head.

But Tang was not so lucky, even though her father was Tang He.

In the end, because his crimes were too evil and he was the mastermind, he was sentenced to death by slicing.

Zhu Tan had been taking elixirs for a long time, and the poison had already penetrated into his bones, making all medicine useless.

On December 26, the 22nd year of Hongwu, Zhu Tan passed away at the age of 20.

Although his death was absurd, he was the only son of Concubine Guo Ning after all. At this time, Concubine Guo Ning was old and no longer able to bear children. After her plea, she was buried with the highest standards of the royal family.

During his lifetime, Zhu Tan loved music, chess, calligraphy, painting, writing brush, paper and inkstone. Concubine Guo Ning then sought out famous Song Dynasty musical instruments, music scores from ancient times, expensive paintings and a basket full of ancient books as burial objects.

Zhu Yuanzhang ordered skilled craftsmen to create the Nine-Dragon Crown.

As for Tang He, even his trusted old brothers could no longer form an alliance because of the Tang family.

Moreover, because Concubine Guo Ning had some resentment, although she did not express it explicitly, their relationship became increasingly distant.

Zhu Tan was favored but not arrogant, and had good relations with his brothers. This meant that even after Zhu Di took the throne, Tang He and his descendants did not have an easy life.

Tang He's second daughter married Liao Quan, the son of Liao Yongzhong, Marquis of Deqing, a founding hero.

He gave birth to two children named Liao Yong and Liao Yue.

And their teacher was Fang Xiaoru.

Just because of Fang Xiaoru's words: So what if you kill my ten clans? Then Tang He's second daughter was implicated.

The daughter of a former duke not only had her son killed, but she herself was also sent to the Music Bureau as a slave.

Because of these factors, although the Tang family had descendants, they seemed to be forgotten and no one inherited the title.

Duke Xin died in one generation.

During the reign of Emperor Yingzong, Tang He's great-great-grandson Tang Jie requested to inherit the title. Zhu Qizhen stripped the Tang family of their title on the grounds that there had been no heir to the title of Duke of Xin for forty years.

It was not until he met the benevolent and magnanimous Ming Emperor Xiaozong Zhu Youtang that, with the help of many parties, his fifth-generation grandson Tang Shaozong was granted the title of Lingbi Marquis in the 11th year of Jiajing and was allowed to inherit the title.

After the Five Dynasties, the Southern Ming Dynasty surrendered to the Qing Dynasty.

Tang He's surprise was not about the marriage, but meant that His Majesty's words about getting married again meant that the past grudges were over.

Even on Concubine Guo Ning's side, it was considered to have given the Tang family a chance to make amends.

After all, from the starting point, although the eldest daughter, Tang, behaved badly, she was loyal to her husband.

"Get up, the ground is cold, don't hurt yourself again."

"Those absurd things in the past are over and done with."

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Tang He who was kowtowing on the ground, reached out to help him up and said.

At this time, Tang He looked up, tears streaming down his face, sobbing uncontrollably.

Zhu Ying winked at Guo Zhong, who immediately brought the handkerchief.

After wiping it, Tang He bowed and said, "I am sorry for your impoliteness."

Zhu Yuanzhang patted Tang He on the shoulder, thinking of the kindness of this old brother in promoting him. After decades of fighting, he was left with many illnesses. Although he was only two years older than him, he was already in his twilight years.

I couldn't help but sigh: "Get well soon, we hope you can live a few more years."

After the old man and Tang He left.

Zhu Ying felt a little sad watching all this.

But he quickly regained his composure.

Now that we have the old man's approval, we can proceed with drastic measures in the construction of the entire Ming Dynasty.

With the planting of high-yield crops such as sweet potatoes, cement came into being.

The seeds of industry have been planted.