The status of doctors in ancient times was the same as that of craftsmen, and they were also among the ranks of craftsmen.

What Zhu Ying wants now is for the old man to issue an edict to improve the status of the medical profession and promote its development.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at his grandson seriously, and after thinking for a while, he sighed and said, "Grandson, it seems that you are going to take action against our household registration system after all."

"You are going to destroy all these things we have worked so hard on one by one."

When the Ming Dynasty was first established, the society had just experienced war, the economy was in decline, the fields were barren, and the refugees were homeless.

In addition, the household registration and land registers were seriously lost, and the household registration changed a lot, which made it impossible for the government to collect taxes and corvee labor. In order to restore economic development, stabilize social order, and ensure the country's taxes and labor, it was necessary to count the national household registration as soon as possible.

Zhu Yuanzhang then ordered a nationwide household registration check, and rectified the household registration system and strengthened tax and labor management.

In order to firmly control the population and prevent the emergence of refugees, Zhu Yuanzhang stipulated that household registration could not be changed at will, "and the four classes of people were ordered to stick to their own occupations. Doctors and fortune-tellers were locals and were not allowed to travel far away."

"If anyone does not engage in farming but only does other things, he will be regarded as a vagrant and will be arrested."

Through this policy, Zhu Yuanzhang attempted to tie the peasants to the land and keep them as farmers for generations.

This policy is conducive to the recovery and development of agriculture, but is not conducive to the development of industry and commerce.

Today, Zhu Ying is vigorously developing industry and commerce, and the household registration system is like a door panel, holding it firmly in place and restricting its development.

It can be said that this household registration system was established by Zhu Yuanzhang alone.

Now it is impossible for Zhu Ying to break him easily, the final result will still fall on the old man.

Zhu Ying thought for a moment and replied, "There is no unchanging system in the world. We should change according to the times and circumstances."

"Before Grandpa, the land was barren, refugees were scattered, and food production was limited. This system was the most suitable."

"Nowadays, the large-scale planting of high-yield crops has greatly reduced the food crisis and the basic food problem has been alleviated to a great extent. Not to mention that everyone in the world has food to eat and clothes to wear."

"But most people will no longer flee because of famine. Even if there are some natural disasters, they can face them calmly."

"My Great Ming is now conquering the grasslands in the north, occupying Japan in the east, and making preparations for the west and the south."

"The people's hearts have changed now. We should develop industry and commerce to improve the overall national strength of our Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Yuanzhang patted his eldest grandson on the shoulder, and then said, "You are right. We also know that the current development is different from the past. However, if we let go of one step, we will let go of all the steps."

"We know that Grandson wants to make business more prosperous, but the court cannot do it openly. If it does so, it will encourage the people to give up farming and turn to business."

"However, for others, it can be slowly relaxed, except for merchants. Do you understand, Grandson?"

Zhu Ying hesitated for a moment and then said, "Grandson understands."

This is a collision of two ideas. It is hard to say which is right or wrong, but each has its own reason.

Zhu Ying wanted to expand business beyond the Ming Dynasty, establish multiple trade routes, and then combine it with a trade surplus to form a form of external absorption.

Zhu Yuanzhang was the opposite. He wanted the people to have more fertile land and more food, so that even if they had to deal with something, at least they could have food to eat.

For Zhu Yuanzhang, who grew up hungry, food rations were an important thing he would never forget.

Those who have never been hungry cannot understand that feeling.

Zhu Ying had also been hungry, so he understood the old man's choice.

At present, even if we can only release the doctors, it would be good.

As the grandfather and grandson chatted, the life of the imperial physician was saved.

But even so, it was considered a mistake and demotion is inevitable.

For such a result, we are already fortunate.

The imperial physician looked at Zhu Ying with eyes full of gratitude.

Taking advantage of the old man's agreement, Zhu Ying acted quickly and started building medical schools in various places the next day.

In previous schools, the medical profession was developed as a separate profession.

Zhu Yuanzhang also issued an edict, approving various industries to be transferred to the medical household registration.

That is to say, no matter what your previous household registration was, as long as you can enter the medical school, you can complete the change of household registration.

This is also a prerequisite.

If you are unable to formally graduate from a medical school, that is, become a medical apprentice, your household registration will still be sent back to a distant place.

The tradition on the medical side remains unchanged.

It may seem like a small change, but it is a sign of reform. Since medical household registration can be transferred today, it will naturally be possible for other household registrations in the future.

Once something starts, there will naturally be a second and third time.

When it comes to the household registration system, civil officials are not allowed to participate. It is entirely Zhu Yuanzhang's one-man show and no one can interfere.

…

It's almost the end of the year.

For Zhu Ying, the biggest thing right now is Ye Yueqing's belly.

"Your Highness, he's been making a fuss in his stomach lately. It seems he's anxious to come out."

"I don't know if it's a daughter or a son. If it's a daughter, will His Highness blame me?"

Ye Yueqing asked nervously.

In this day and age, especially among the royal family, having a son and having a daughter are two completely different concepts.

If Ye Yueqing gave birth to a son now, he could almost be said to be the future successor of the Ming Dynasty.

In the royal family, giving birth to a son is considered a merit and can bring huge rewards.

For example, the previous Concubine Ge was so favored by Zhu Yuanzhang because she gave birth to two sons.

"It doesn't matter if it's a girl or not. Even if it's a girl, she's still our daughter. As for sons, we'll just have them in the future."

"Yueqing, don't worry. You can't rush to have a son. If it doesn't work once, then we can try twice." Zhu Ying consoled with a smile.

After Ye Yueqing heard this, she felt much better.

She nodded seriously and said, "Your Highness is right. If we give birth to more children, we will naturally have a boy. It all depends on whether my belly can keep up this time."

Things like having children are extremely critical to the entire Ming Dynasty.

Especially when it comes to orthodox inheritance.

What Ye Yueqing wanted most at this moment was to give birth to a boy in one go.

As the days approach, the due date is getting closer.

As for the birth of the newborn, Kunning Palace has made full preparations.

Finally, seven days before the Chinese New Year, Ye Yueqing was about to give birth.

Officials, palace maids, midwives, imperial physicians, everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

At this point, all the processes have been rehearsed many times to ensure that any possible accidents that may occur to the Crown Princess can be resolved in the most timely manner.

"Grandson, I thought you could keep a calm mind, but I didn't expect you to be as nervous as I am."

Looking at his eldest grandson scratching his ears and cheeks outside the house, extremely anxious, and looking inside the house from time to time, Zhu Yuanzhang laughed and teased.

There was a hint of sadness in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes as he looked at his eldest grandson.

The scene before him reminded him of when his eldest grandson was born, he and his eldest sister were just like him, pacing around outside the house anxiously.

It feels like he is more anxious than the elder Zhu Biao.

Thinking of this, I suddenly remembered the boss Zhu Biao.

When Zhu Biao was born, Zhu Yuanzhang was fighting at a war and only received the news after his birth.

He was not around even when his later sons were born.

The only thing was that when the eldest grandson was born, he and his eldest sister stayed with him all the time.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes couldn't help but become moist.

"Grandpa, what's wrong with you?"

Although he was anxious, Zhu Ying still noticed something was wrong with the old man.

I started crying while laughing.

"It's okay. I just remembered some past events, thinking about when you were born, your grandmother, your father, and me."

"It's all like now, extremely anxious."

"But things have changed. Your grandmother is gone, your father is gone too, and the only one accompanying your grandson today is this old man."

Zhu Yuanzhang said slowly.

Just at this moment, the sound of a baby crying was suddenly heard in the house.

Born?

The grandfather and grandson no longer cared about anything else and hurriedly took two steps towards the door of the house.

Then the palace maid went out to report.

Zhu Yuanzhang asked anxiously, "Is it a boy or a girl?"

The maid paused for a moment, then immediately replied, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's Consort gave birth to a princess."

Zhu Yuanzhang paused for a moment, then said, "Quick, bring your great-grandson to us."

It was cold outside, so Zhu Yuanzhang and his grandson Zhu Ying hurried into the side hall and waited for the palace maid to bring them over.

Seeing the person coming, Zhu Yuanzhang took a few steps forward and took it. Looking at his great-grandson sleeping in his arms, he couldn't help laughing.

Although it was not a boy, Zhu Yuanzhang still seemed extremely happy as it was the first great-grandson born.

"Oh, my dear great-grandson, you will be the eldest princess of our Ming Dynasty in the future. Your features are really like my eldest grandson."

Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely happy holding his great-grandson.

Afterwards, Doctor Li came to check on the baby and said that the baby was in good health and would definitely survive.

"Have you thought of a name?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked his eldest grandson while holding his great-grandson.

Zhu Ying replied: "I have already thought about it, let's call her Yuting, what do you think, Grandpa?"

Zhu Yuanzhang muttered a few words: "Yuting Yuting, this name is good, but, let's just leave it like this."

This is a very common name and there is nothing to be taboo about.

Women's names, even those of royal ladies, would not deliberately avoid anything, so even the future Princess of the Ming Dynasty could be given any name.

Newborn babies are all wrinkled, and Zhu Yuting would naturally not say there is any exception, but Zhu Yuanzhang could vaguely tell something about their appearance from their facial features.

"Looks like our eldest grandson. Looks like our eldest grandson."

Zhu Yuanzhang said with a smile that the little facial contour, little mouth, and little nose were indeed somewhat similar to his eldest grandson.

Maybe he was a little tired, his eyes were closed, so he couldn't tell.

Zhu Ying also came over and looked at her first daughter.

In comparison, he doesn't look thin, but rather a bit plump.

Although it is wrinkled, the skin appears very fair and has a delicate feel.

Judging from her appearance, she will definitely be a pretty woman when she grows up, although she won’t be stunningly beautiful.

After all, when Ye Yueqing was pregnant, tributes like bird's nests were strictly limited. She could enjoy any delicacies from land and sea, or rare game, as long as they were on the imperial physician's menu.

Almost every dish has been prepared by the imperial chef and the royal physician, and is equivalent to a medicinal diet for prenatal care.

Anything related to fetal damage will be dealt with seriously once it is discovered.

Ye Yueqing has a good physique. Unlike other women, Ye Yueqing has undergone a lot of training and has learned some martial arts. She can't withstand a fight with just one or two men.

So it is natural that Zhu Yuting is healthy.

"Grandpa, the girls of our Zhu family must not follow those rules for girls when they grow up."

Zhu Ying couldn't help but speak.

As the saying goes, a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent, and coupled with the custom of foot binding, it is hard for Zhu Ying to say that she has completely changed her mind now, but she naturally does not want her daughter to suffer.

Only then did I talk to my grandfather about this in advance.

Some of the emperor's granddaughters in the palace were more or less influenced by the secular world.

Zhu Yuanzhang said, "I know what you are worried about, grandson. Don't worry, there are no rules in our palace. You can do whatever you want."

"Some of them are not decided by us, but by their mothers."

"If you want to teach me how you want, then I will teach you that."

Zhu Yuanzhang did set many rules for the Ming Dynasty, but people are selfish, and these rules only apply to others. Zhu Yuanzhang never cared about his own descendants.

As long as it doesn't involve matters related to the court, it doesn't matter.

However, it is inevitable that some concubines came from the common people, which had some influence. In addition, it was impossible for Zhu Yuanzhang to pay special attention to these things, so the custom of foot binding emerged.

Zhu Ying smiled and said, "I just want him to grow up happily and then find a good family for himself."

"I think my daughter should not be restricted too much. She should be happy in her life. If she likes literature, she can learn music, chess, calligraphy and painting. If she likes martial arts, she can wield swords and guns."

"In the end, just let her feel what she likes."

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly when he heard this, and said to Zhu Yuting in his arms: "Yuting, Yuting, you heard what your father said."

"You were just born, and he was already planning how to pamper you."

"I originally thought that I was already doting on my grandson enough, but I didn't expect that he was even better than me in this regard. He had been planning since you were born."

"That's fine. You are the eldest great-granddaughter of our Zhu family. Everything in this world should revolve around you."

The grandfather and grandson were chatting happily around their little great-granddaughter, and there was also a look of happiness in Zhu Ying's eyes.