How can a dynasty last forever and stand for thousands of years?

This is the question Zhu Ying has been thinking about ever since he learned about his identity.

When thinking about this problem, we should first start from the result.

What factors often lead to the collapse of a dynasty?

Analyze from three points of view: military, government, and civilians.

Army: The army was weakening, its combat effectiveness was declining, many soldiers were not well fed, not well clothed, and their armor and weapons were in tatters.

Faced with the invasion of foreign enemies, there is no willpower at all.

The military discipline was lax and they no longer had the will to defend their country, but they were good at robbing the civilians.

Politics: Officials at all levels are in collusion with each other, and there is a structure of officials and businessmen. They commit corruption and ignore the conditions of the local people. They wantonly plunder the people's wealth. If there is a slight disaster, a large number of refugees will appear.

War was raging everywhere, and civil unrest was occurring everywhere, adding further damage to the already dilapidated situation.

There were different factions in the court. They blamed each other and colluded with each other secretly to create a false atmosphere of peace and prosperity.

Talented officials are suppressed because they cannot go along with the corrupt crowd. Those who are promoted are all flatterers who spend their days thinking about bribing and currying favor in order to become a higher official, to gain more wealth, and to pay the biggest bribes.

Morals have declined, rituals and music have collapsed, and as long as you have money, you can do anything.

When it comes to handling some cases involving ordinary people, whoever pays more money is right, and wrongful convictions have become the norm.

People: Families that could once have survived had to endure looting by roving soldiers from time to time, as well as ever-increasing taxes and bullying by landlords and gentry.

Living in this world, there is no sense of security at all. The slightest fluctuation will lead to the breakup of many families and the loss of land.

Rather than starving to death, it is better to join the rebels. At least you can get some food to eat.

The booklet that Zhu Ying handed to the old man started with these three aspects.

It contains specific reform charters in the three major directions of military, government and civilian affairs.

The reason for reform is that a country has reached the brink of the end of the road. If it goes further, it will fall into an endless abyss.

What Zhu Ying had to do was to put the wheels of the Ming Dynasty on a smooth path from the very beginning.

"Is this the ideal country in Da Sun's mind?"

"Govern the people with the law, strengthen the country with the people, follow the way of business, seize the wealth of the world and enrich the Ming Dynasty."

"Promote culture and spread it across the world, build vassal states and control foreign lands."

In Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, at this moment, his eldest grandson finally showed his ambitious fangs.

However, we have to admit that if the reform of the entire Ming Dynasty is carried out according to the plan in this booklet, the future Ming Dynasty will be very powerful.

The booklet is arranged very meticulously, with one link connected to another, just like seeing through the maze of the future and seeing the truth.

It seemed that all the roads had been tried thousands of times, and the only one left was the fastest shortcut to Zhongnan.

Today, the Ming Dynasty has high-yield crops and prosperous business.

The wealth in the national treasury is increasing day by day.

Under such circumstances, Zhu Yuanzhang believed that the reforms proposed by his eldest grandson had a success rate of over 70%.

Zhu Yuanzhang held the booklet tightly, and an idea popped into his mind.

"If we had seen this booklet when we founded the Ming Dynasty more than 20 years ago, we would have known what the Ming Dynasty would be like now."

Zhu Yuanzhang has never had a stronger desire to live longer than he does today. He wants to witness with his own eyes the prosperity of the future Ming Dynasty.

If it wasn't so late today, I would really like to gather all the ministers to discuss the next major move.

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Zhu Ying was in a very good mood when he left Huagai Palace.

The implementation of reforms cannot be separated from the old man's support. This is not just a small-scale action as before, but a huge change from top to bottom for the current Ming Dynasty.

It can be said that the fundamental strategy implemented by the entire Ming Dynasty must undergo a transformation.

Of course, this cannot be achieved overnight, but is a gradual process.

This process is very long, maybe ten, twenty, or even thirty years or longer.

But once the national policy is established, the wheels of the Ming Dynasty will turn around and head towards where it wants.

Of course, the development of the Ming Dynasty could not be achieved overnight.

But for a big country, every slight change is very important.

Although Zhu Ying seems to be seeking benefits for officials, in fact, the final focus should still be returned to the people.

Standing at the top position, Zhu Ying himself could not directly lead the people.

The leadership of the people, no matter in ancient or modern dynasties, has always been in the hands of officials.

Even in the capital, the county magistrate, a lowly official who cannot even come to the fore, is a great official in the eyes of the common people.

How could ordinary people possibly come into contact with higher-level officials?

Not to mention, according to the laws set by the old man now, usurpation is also a serious crime.

Ordinary people simply have no place to bear it.

From a policy perspective, if people encounter corrupt officials, they have the power to escort them directly to the capital.

This is what they said, and this is the logic, but the reality is not like this.

From the countryside to the capital, let alone other things, how can one get the official documents for travel?

As a commoner, what qualifications and dignity do you have to ask the county magistrate to issue you an official document for travel?

Without official documents, he was arrested before he had walked ten miles.

I'll just throw you into jail, and no matter how much you cry out to heaven or earth, no one will answer you.

It’s not to say that there are no honest officials who love the people like their own children.

But in the long river of history, honest officials are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, while corrupt officials are as rare as the sands of the Yellow River.

It is better to hope to be born into a wealthy family than to hope to become an honest official.

When officials cannot even get enough to eat, how can you, the common people, expect to have a full meal?

The magistrate is not just eating for himself, he also feeds his wife, children, concubines, clerks, and bailiffs.

If there is a meal in front of you, you have to eat it.

The magistrate had finished eating, the clerks had finished eating, and the bailiffs had finished eating.

Hey, wait, it’s not the common people’s turn yet.

Behind them are the wealthy families, landlords, nobles, and gentry.

When everyone is gone, the leftovers may not be something that ordinary people can eat.

These days, no matter whether it is a turbulent or prosperous time, it is almost always like this.

This is why, to govern the country and fight corruption, we have to do it from the top down.

No matter how the policy is set or revised, it has to be like this and cannot be changed.

That's why Zhu Ying proposed these methods.

There was no room for rest after returning to Kunning Palace, as a large number of memorials were still waiting for his review.

After more than half a year of getting used to being busy, Zhu Ying has now become a habit in her life.

This habit was forced upon me by my old man.

"The other changes aren't that big, but my calligraphy has become even better."

Putting down the memorial he had just reviewed, Zhu Ying couldn't help but stretch and said with some emotion.

After thinking for some time, Zhu Ying called Guo Zhong over.

"How is Yun Wen's law compilation going recently?"

Zhu Ying has always been very concerned about the compilation of laws. He naturally knew that Zhu Yunwen was not of much use in the past, but he just wanted to give him something to do so that he would feel valued.

"Your Highness, the first version of the law is about to be completed."

Guo Zhong replied respectfully.

Guo Zhong had been keeping an eye on the progress over there, so he was naturally very familiar with it.

Zhu Ying nodded: "When the first edition comes out, send it to me immediately."

"Yes, sir."

Looking at the sky outside, it was already quite late, so Zhu Ying got up and went to the bedroom to rest.

"Hey, why aren't the lights on?"

When he reached the door of the bedroom, he saw only a few lights inside, which seemed very dim. Zhu Ying asked with some confusion.

"Your Highness, this is something the Crown Princess specifically instructed."

"If Your Highness does not like it, I will immediately put the lamp on." Guo Zhong replied hurriedly.

Zhu Ying waved her hand: "It's okay, let's just leave it like this."

With the faint moonlight, Zhu Ying walked straight in, and two young eunuchs immediately came up to help him change clothes.

On the bed, Ye Yueqing could be vaguely seen lying on her side.

"You're asleep so early?"

The young eunuch behind him closed the door considerately. Zhu Ying didn't think much about it. After taking off his clothes, he walked straight to the bed and then went in.

"This feels a little wrong."

Zhu Ying noticed it as soon as they made contact.

Whether it was body odor or other aspects, it was definitely not Ye Yueqing, but there was a vaguely familiar smell.

The woman turned her head at the right time, her pretty face showing shyness.

"It's you."

Although he hadn't paid attention to her for a long time, Zhu Ying recognized Chen Muyue at a glance.

"Yueqing asked you to come?"

"Yes, it is my sister's instruction. Please have mercy on me, Your Highness."

While she was speaking, Chen Muyue bit her teeth lightly and moved closer.

The weather was getting warmer, and Zhu Ying's underwear was already thin, so she could clearly feel the softness and warmth coming from Chen Muyue's body.

When a man grows from a boy to a man, his immunity to certain things will be greatly reduced.

Considering Zhu Ying's identity, this behavior would make everyone, including the old man, extremely happy.

As long as his eldest grandson was physically able to handle it, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to hold a grand beauty show.

There is a soft jade in my arms, so there is no reason to push it away.

Zhu Ying is not pedantic and perhaps does not have too many emotions, but at this moment, he decides to have sex.

**Han Jiao entered the bridal chamber, fixed her remaining makeup, and grew long willow-shaped eyebrows.

Behind the jade screen, I personally burn incense in the jade censer.

Arrange the gold and hairpins, call Xiaoyu, arrange the red candles, and wait for Pan Lang. ——Five Dynasties: He Ning.

The war continued in Zhuying, and on the East China Sea, various warships carrying 500,000 troops finally arrived at Jeju Island.

Goryeo officials on Jeju Island were standing at the dock waiting.

It was dawn at this moment. The red sun was rising on the distant sea level. Looking from afar, a black shadow was slowly approaching where the sea and the sky met.

Before long, thousands of large ships appeared in front of Jeju Island officials in the distance.

The large ships in front each had four floors, and on top of each floor there were exposed cannons.

The largest one is 44 zhang long and 18 zhang wide.

For these Jeju Island officials, they had never seen such a large ship before.

As they got closer, the huge ocean-going treasure ships slowly docked at the pier under the horrified eyes of the officials on Jeju Island.

Obviously, the dock here is not big enough for the fleet to dock.

"Is this Jeju Island? The location is quite good, how come it was occupied by Goryeo?"

Zhu Gang looked at the nautical chart in his hand and said with a smile.

Judging from the nautical chart, the location of Jeju Island is very critical.

It is located in the middle of the Goryeo and Japan Straits, and the Ming Dynasty fleet can easily reach it from Shanghai.

If the Ming Dynasty annexed this place, it could use it as a springboard to threaten Goryeo and Japan.

From another perspective, this place can serve as a transit point for maritime trade, which is also an excellent location.

"Although the location here is good, it is closer to Goryeo. If there is no strong garrison, it will be difficult to control and it will be easy to be involved."

Feng Sheng began to explain.

Zhu Di laughed and said, "The situation has changed a bit now. When we conquer Japan, Jeju Island will be our rear area. We cannot let Goryeo take control of it, otherwise we will have no way to retreat."

Upon hearing this, Feng Sheng nodded in agreement.

It was destined from the moment the army set out that Jeju Island would be controlled by the Ming Dynasty in the future.

Since the three feudal kings wanted to establish a country in Japan, Jeju Island, as a transit point, could not be lost.

"If these indigenous officials on the island don't obey, they will all be killed over there."

Zhu Yu said at this time.

The tone did not fluctuate much, as if this was a very ordinary decision.

Zhu Di, Zhu Gang, and Feng Sheng did not refute this.

A kind man cannot command an army.

Some things are simpler to be direct.

As the conversation went on, most of the large ships had already docked, but Feng Sheng and others were not in a hurry to get off.

In response to the adjutant's request, Feng Sheng nodded slightly and followed the main ship in signaling with flags.

The deck was lowered and a large number of soldiers continued to disembark, soon filling up the beach.

The officers and soldiers who came to greet them from Jeju Island were kneeling on the ground and trembling.

Their welcoming team consisted of only a few thousand people, but the soldiers who got off a few ships were able to surround them.

After getting off the boat, more soldiers gathered in neat formations and took control of the entire beach in an orderly manner.

The shining armor reflected the rising sun of the first day. Hundreds of thousands of armored soldiers brought not only deterrence, but also an absolute crushing force in terms of numbers.

You know, at present, there are only more than 200,000 people in the entire Jeju Island, including the elderly, the weak, the sick and the disabled.

On the Ming side, there were 500,000 troops.

After most of the soldiers had disembarked, Feng Sheng and others slowly rode off the boat.

As for the officials who came to greet them, the crowd had no intention of contacting them and left directly towards the city on the island.

The officials on Jeju Island looked bitter; the thing they were most worried about had happened.

But as things stand now, it doesn't seem to make any sense.

There is no possibility of resistance, the only thing to do is to obey.

There is no hope at all for Goryeo.

A few days ago, a document was sent from Goryeo, asking them to obey the orders of the Ming Dynasty completely.