The news of the Timurid Empire's victory has not yet reached the Ming Dynasty, but Zhu Ying can basically determine the outcome of the battle.

After all, the changes he has made currently only involve the Ming Dynasty, and the situation in Central Asia will not change much because of his actions.

Perhaps the only thing he didn't know was that his subordinate Zhao Yuanhong had gone to Constantinople.

But as far as the Ming Dynasty is concerned, especially with the continuous improvement of the individual weapon, the matchlock gun, there is no rival in the whole world.

The only opponent is distance.

Even if he knew that Timur wanted you to mobilize troops to attack the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Ying would only smile and say nothing.

If he can reach the border of Ming Dynasty, he will lose.

The battlefield will inevitably be controlled in the grassland or Tubo, there is absolutely no need to worry.

The Ming Dynasty today can be said to be a time of peace and prosperity, but there is one place where rebellions are still rising and falling.

Yunnan.

This was once the place guarded by Mu Ying. Large numbers of Han people migrated there through civilian settlements, military settlements, and commercial settlements.

This has led to a rapid increase in the number of Han people, which is now larger than the population of the two major ethnic groups, the Bai and the Yi.

Just because of its remote location, it was unable to catch up with the fast development of the Ming Dynasty capital.

In terms of geographical location, Yunnan has too few advantages, and there are many indigenous tribes.

Both the dumping and storage of goods seem to be less frequent.

Zhu Ying received a memorial impeaching Mu Ying's son Mu Chun.

"Your Highness, Xiping Marquis Mu Chun has disregarded the laws of the Ming Dynasty and annexed a large amount of land. He has also raised more than 100,000 soldiers. The entire Yunnan region only knows the Mu family but not the royal family. If this continues, wouldn't it be like the separatist regimes during the Tang Dynasty?"

"The military and politics of our Ming Dynasty are now separated, only Yunnan is integrated with the military and politics. All matters, big or small, are handled by the Xiping Marquisate, which controls a huge amount of power."

"The high military pay generated each year is used to support private armies."

"The officials in Yunnan colluded with the local indigenous leaders, and while annexing a large number of Han troops, they also occupied a large amount of land of the people's settlements, and even the farmland of the majority ethnic groups was annexed, causing constant chaos in Yunnan today."

"I have heard that the Mu family has 5,000 hectares of land in various prefectures, states, and counties in Yunnan. Even the Tusi area on the south bank of the Red River, which is more than 400 miles long and wide, has been enclosed by the Mu family as a 'mercy estate'."

"The local officials of the Hani, Yi, Dai and other ethnic groups living there all paid tribute directly to the Mu family."

"The above is just the tip of the Mu iceberg. The specific details are all stated in the memorial."

In the Huagai Hall, Zhu Ying sat at the top, and the person speaking below was Zhuo Zengping, the governor of Yunnan.

As the governor of Yunnan, Zhuo Zengping should have had great power, but he had always been severely suppressed.

Mu Ying was fine before, after all, he was the adopted son who followed Zhu Yuanzhang to build the country. But now that Mu Chun has taken over and is still like this, he feels a little dissatisfied.

Taking advantage of this opportunity to report on his work, he directly submitted a memorial of impeachment.

According to current rules, impeachment memorials need to be submitted to the cabinet for review before they can be submitted to Zhu Yuanzhang or Zhu Ying. This is to prevent the addition of unnecessary workload, the making of rumors, and fabricated stories.

Now, Zhuo Zengping can personally tell the story in the Huagai Hall and explain the contents of his memorial. Although it may not be completely true, at least most of it is correct.

"The situation in Yunnan is very complicated right now, and you have been in Yunnan for several years."

"If we remove the Mu family now, who will be in charge of Yunnan's affairs?"

Zhu Ying did not show any anger about the land annexation in Yunnan. He just put the memorial aside and asked calmly.

"This..." Zhuo Zengping suddenly didn't know how to answer.

Zhu Ying waved his hand and said, "Alright, that's it. You have served in Yunnan for several years. You don't need to go there again after you come back this time. Just follow the transfer order of the Ministry of Personnel."

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Zengping wanted to say a few more words, but seeing the expression of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he swallowed his words.

He didn't expect that he would be transferred out of Yunnan if he impeached the court truthfully.

Is it just because Mu Ying is His Majesty's adopted son?

After Zhu Zengping left, Zhu Yuanzhang came out from behind the screen.

"Grandson, are you taking care of the Mu family because you think we remember Mu Ying's kindness? This is not like your usual style." Zhu Yuanzhang said with some surprise.

The original intention was to let the eldest grandson handle it alone, but unexpectedly, the eldest grandson always attached great importance to the issue of land annexation. When it came to the Mu family, he let it go and even transferred Zhu Zengping out of Yunnan.

Zhu Ying explained: "He was transferred out of Yunnan because once the incident happened, he and the Mu family were naturally at loggerheads. This was to make things easier for him so that he wouldn't have to confront the Mu family head-on."

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his eyebrows and asked, "Grandson, do you think that we can no longer control Yunnan?"

Zhu Ying shook his head and said, "Of course not. I know a little about these things about Yunnan, but Yunnan now seems similar to other territories of my Ming Dynasty, but in fact, they are very different."

"The situation in Yunnan is very complicated, mainly because of the existence of a large number of indigenous tribes, dozens of ethnic groups, large and small, and the conflicts among them are very sharp. It cannot be managed in the usual way."

"For the Ming Dynasty, Yunnan's problem is not land annexation, but education."

"The Mu family did annex a large amount of land, which seems to be a violation of the laws of the Ming Dynasty, but this is also a result of the current situation in Yunnan. If they cannot control enough land and power, they will not be able to suppress the entire Yunnan."

"Looking at the entire court, it doesn't matter who we send. Only by guarding it forever and educating generations after generations can we slowly turn Yunnan into a truly Ming territory."

Today's Yunnan is actually no different from Tubo, the Western Regions, and Annan.

It’s just because of its geographical location that it had a great impact on the Ming Dynasty, especially in the early Ming Dynasty. The remaining Mongolian nobles were still thinking of gathering troops in Yunnan to counterattack the Ming Dynasty again.

If this were not the case, even Zhu Yuanzhang would have treated it the same as Annan.

It sounds simple to educate Yunnan, but the most crucial thing is the migration of a large number of people. You must know that there were few Han people in the Ming Dynasty after the end of the Yuan Dynasty, and there was a lot of damage to be done everywhere. Migrating a large number of people would have an impact on the development of the Ming Dynasty itself, but Zhu Yuanzhang still did it.

"What Da Sun said is correct. Yunnan is very important to the Ming Dynasty. That's why we let Mu Ying guard it back then. We can rest assured of his loyalty."

"Muchun is also a good child, obedient and sensible, and he is also loyal to our Ming Dynasty."

"Land annexation is not a big deal in Yunnan. It cannot be handled in the same way as in the capital. The eldest grandson did a great job in this regard."

"But I don't think my eldest grandson will let it go forever. By that time, I will be gone. I have some friendship with the Mu family. Don't go too far."

Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that it would be difficult for the imperial court to directly rule a place that was not dominated by the Han people.

Therefore, the Mu family now controls the military and political power of the entire Yunnan, which is also Zhu Yuanzhang's instruction.

Zhu Yuanzhang killed so many corrupt officials back then, but he hardly did anything in Yunnan. Going there was almost like being exiled.

Various indigenous tribes are likely to rebel at any time. This is a cultural difference and has nothing to do with the so-called oppression of the Mu family.

However, Zhu Yuanzhang was very clear that the current situation in Yunnan did not meet the expectations of the Ming Dynasty. It would take about ten or eight years for the situation in Yunnan to stabilize, and then the Mu family would not be like it is now.

Mu Ying had been following Zhu Yuanzhang since he was eight years old, much earlier than Crown Prince Zhu Biao.

Having raised her for so many years, and Mu Ying was really close to Zhu Yuanzhang and Empress Ma, and was very sensible and obedient, it was impossible to say that she had no feelings for him.

Zhu Yuanzhang also guessed that when his eldest grandson started to revamp Yunnan, he would probably no longer be around, so he added this sentence.

In Zhu Yuanzhang's heart, Mu Ying was like a son, and even emotionally better to him than most sons.

Letting Mu Ying guard Yunnan is actually not much different from conferring a vassal state.

"Don't worry, Grandpa. I won't do anything like that."

"Whether now or in the future, the Ming Dynasty needs a large number of talents. Ava, Menggen, Luchuan, including Lancang, Lanna, Baiji and other countries in the future, these are the directions in which the Ming Dynasty can develop in the future."

"The cause of the Ming Dynasty and the Mu family will not stop in Yunnan, but will continue to develop forward."

Zhu Ying's tone was very firm when he said this.

He wanted to spread the culture of the Ming Dynasty to the whole world, and the first thing he did was to build the entire Asian region.

In today's world, education is never gentle.

Especially for the vast majority of ethnic groups, why should they give up their beliefs and learn the culture of the Ming Dynasty?

Is the Ming Dynasty's teachings spread through words?

If someone really goes there to preach, they will be regarded as a pagan.

Even the prehistoric myth that Zhu Ying is currently preparing is just an attempt to open a breakthrough.

The only things that can truly make others submit and surrender are swords and cannons.

When they spoke Chinese and wrote Chinese characters, they naturally became citizens of the Ming Dynasty.

"I really want to see the day when my grandson rules all nations. It will surely be very exciting."

"Among all the dynasties in history, our Ming Dynasty will have the most extensive territory and the most numerous people."

There was a glimmer of hope in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes.

He once had such a dream, but later gradually gave it up.

Now he sees such hope in his eldest grandson.

According to the current development situation, under the rule of Yu Dasun, perhaps in another thirty years, no, maybe just twenty years, he will be able to truly control more countries.

Turn them into the same situation as Yunnan now.

What a commendable achievement this is.

Zhu Yuanzhang really wanted to see this day come with his own eyes.

"What are you talking about, grandpa? Living to a hundred years old is the minimum. There are still at least a few decades left, so there will definitely be no problems."

"Now my grandson has already spent a lot of money on medical treatment, mainly on health preservation, and has achieved very good results, so grandpa doesn't have to worry about that."

Zhu Ying said immediately.

When Zhu Yuanzhang heard this, he burst into laughter.

"I am already in my seventies this year. I still have thirty years to live to be a hundred. The Ming Dynasty has been established for thirty years this year. Do you want me to be the emperor for another thirty years?"

"By that time, the eldest grandson will have already passed the age of 50. In the history of this dynasty, it has never been heard of a 50-year-old crown prince."

Zhu Ying said, "What's wrong with being a 50-year-old grandson? This is such a good thing. I just want my grandfather to be with me forever."

"Now that grandpa is in charge of everything, I don't want to be an emperor. Being the crown prince is much more comfortable. Many things will be easier and simpler, and less troublesome."

Zhu Yuanzhang said helplessly: "Since ancient times, which prince or grandson didn't want to be the emperor? But you are such a lazy one."

Zhu Ying retorted: "Others are others, I am me, anyway, being the crown prince is good, I really hope I can continue to be the crown prince."

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled bitterly, but he could do nothing about Zhu Ying.

He knew that Zhu Ying wasn't just saying these words to please him, but that was what she really meant in her heart.

Apart from some necessary meetings, Da Sun was even annoyed that the ministers had to come and report on everything. He paid more attention to military training and people's livelihood, truly delegating power to the ministers.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang could not help but give two instructions: "Now that the eldest grandson has delegated power, there is no problem, but with so many officials, it is inevitable that some people will take advantage of the situation and disrupt people's livelihood. We can't just ignore it."

Zhu Ying heard this and said, "My grandfather asked the people to file a complaint with the emperor before. I think it's a good idea, so I plan to develop it in this direction."

Some enlightened monarchs regarded petitioning the emperor as an important means of conveying people's opinions and suggestions, and it was also seen as a way to prevent problems from happening and quell public grievances in governing the country.

However, judging from the political practices of various dynasties, on the whole, they opposed and suppressed people from going to Beijing to file complaints. They often expressed a negative, persuasive, or even threatening attitude towards such behavior, and often admonished and punished people who petitioned by "beating the stick 100 times" or "exile".

During the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, most people who wrote to him to express their opinions hoped that he would handle them personally to avoid obstruction.

Wei Zheng's opinion on this was: "This person does not understand the general situation. Does Your Majesty need to personally judge the affairs of the prefectures and counties?"

Regarding the large number of people who "beat the drum to report to the emperor", the Right Jinwu General of the Tang Dynasty wrote in a memorial: "The disputes among the litigants are all trivial. If the emperor personally handles each of them, then why would he need officials to handle the case?"

Obviously, too much "over-appeal" will infringe upon the normal powers of the "lower officials", disrupt the normal order of the operation of state power, and cause disorder in the relationship between "above" (imperial court) and "below" (local government).

Zhu Yuanzhang encouraged people to file complaints to the emperor. In the "Great Edict", he even called on the people to supervise and report on officials. He allowed the people to arrest corrupt officials and escort them directly to the capital to file complaints to the emperor, bypassing the higher authorities.

The "Great Edict" did achieve certain results after its promulgation. The stability and harmony of the Hongwu Dynasty was directly related to Zhu Yuanzhang's strict laws and anti-corruption efforts.

However, Zhu Ying knew that such extreme laws would be difficult to sustain for a long time. Whether before Zhu Yuanzhang or in later generations, such laws had never been implemented again, except for a short-lived one during the Hongwu period.

Moreover, when it comes to local governance, it is only a temporary solution and does not address the root cause.

The relationship among the people, the imperial court, and the local governments formed around filing a complaint to the emperor, in a sense, presented a situation in which the imperial court and the grassroots people jointly exerted pressure on the local governments.

The imperial court and the grassroots people had a certain commonality of interests in their struggle against the lawlessness, bureaucracy, and deception of superiors and subordinates by local officials.

No emperor wants all the officials in his country to be corrupt, but individuals do not have the energy to find out.

In this process, the court played the role of representing national interests and social justice.

The conflicts between the people and the local governments were brought to the capital through "entering the capital", and thus transformed into conflicts between these groups and the court, as well as power games between the court and the local governments.

The imperial court not only needs to supervise and deter local officials through petitions so that they dare not act recklessly, but also needs the support and support of local officials. By strengthening the role and function of local governments in handling petitions, the court can assume more responsibilities and reduce the pressure on the imperial court.

It’s just that Zhu Yuanzhang now gave too much power to the people who filed complaints to the emperor, which had a huge impact on the local government.

If the government cannot satisfy the people on some matters, they can threaten or even pressure the government by "filing a complaint to the emperor".

At present, it is very common for some local officials to spend money to settle matters and compromise with the people in order to protect their own official hats.

If this continues, it will also affect the flow of government.

So Zhu Ying plans to make improvements in this regard.

No matter what kind of power it is, once it loses its restraint, it will become a threat.