Zhu Yuanzhang's career allocation system had major flaws.

Even at its core, it is the same concept as the caste system.

At present, it is still very suitable for the stability of the Ming Dynasty, but it will not be suitable once the economy starts to prosper.

However, since Zhu Di, this career allocation system has gradually been ignored.

Even the later emperor himself did not talk about his ancestral teachings.

"Governing a country is not as simple as you think. If a tyrant ruler really appears, no matter how powerful the Ming Dynasty is, it will gradually decline. This is inevitable."

Zhu Yuanzhang said calmly.

Restricted by small peasant mentality and historical limitations.

He established the relatively rigid system of the Ming Dynasty today, and he also hoped that the Ming Dynasty would last for thousands of years.

But Zhu Yuanzhang, who was well-read in history books, also understood that there has never been a perfect system.

The only thing he could do was to make the Ming Dynasty last longer.

Hearing what the old man said, Zhu Ying was stunned.

He didn't expect that in this era, the old man would have such awareness.

After a slight hesitation, Zhu Ying said, "In fact, there is a better way. As long as the territory of the Ming Dynasty is vast enough, it will be like the Zhou Dynasty, and it will have a national life of nearly 800 years."

Hearing about the Zhou Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang frowned slightly and retorted: "If the Ming Dynasty is not torn into dozens of pieces and the country is to be established by enfeoffment, what is the meaning of this?"

Zhu Ying was silent for a moment, then said, "Overseas, close the country."

Zhu Yuanzhang paused.

He didn't expect that after all his talk, his eldest grandson's final thought was still about conquest.

Originally he just thought that after his grandson defeated Japan, he would be able to settle down, but from what he heard.

It's not just about fighting Japan, we're going to fight all the way.

What’s the difference between this kind of thinking and that of the Mongols?

Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to get angry, scold and yell.

However, when he saw his eldest grandson, he couldn't bear to leave.

He could only snort coldly, stood up and said, "It's getting late, let's go first."

After saying that, he turned away.

Zhu Ying looked at the old man's back as he left, silent for a long time.

If you want the Ming Dynasty to prosper and last forever, conquering the world is the best way.

As firearms become increasingly powerful, the way wars are fought will change greatly in the future.

Without the need for a large amount of manpower and material resources, only a small number of elite soldiers carrying sophisticated firearms are needed to conquer a small country and directly incorporate it into the territory of the Ming Dynasty.

Even if it is limited by the speed of information dissemination, if it is a closed country overseas and educates the world, what does it matter even if the Ming Dynasty is destroyed?

It would be enough if the world could become a world of Han culture.

When Han culture spreads everywhere under the sun and the moon, what does it matter whether people in this world have the surname Zhu, Zhao, or Li?

It's up to him whether it's a constitutional monarchy or a democratic republic.

Zhu Ying couldn't care less about what would happen thousands of years later. The only thing he could do was to make the future world centered on Han culture.

…

The Ming Palace.

There was no morning court today, which surprised the civil and military officials.

But even so, they still have to go to work on time, get off work on time, and have no rest.

It doesn't mean that the ministers can rest just because the emperor rests.

At most, he would arrive at the gate of Fengtian Palace at five o'clock in the morning and wait for an incense stick of time, and then the eunuch would notify him to adjourn the court.

East Palace, Chunhe Hall.

"Grandpa Emperor went out last night and hasn't come back yet. Fourth uncle also went to the morning court."

Zhu Yunwen said to Huang Zicheng in a deep voice.

Huang Zicheng understood immediately after hearing this.

Your Majesty often leaves the palace, and I'm afraid it has little to do with the Prince of Yan's Mansion.

"Last night, before the Emperor left the palace, he received the news of Uncle Mu Ying's death." Zhu Yunwen added again.

"Is it because Marquis Xiping passed away?" Huang Zicheng couldn't help but ask.

"That's about it." Zhu Yunwen nodded.

Huang Zicheng's expression suddenly turned ugly.

Daoyan misled me!

Ever since the last meeting with Yao Guangxiao, Huang Zicheng has always believed that His Majesty left the palace because of Prince Yan.

However, it is now completely certain that this has absolutely nothing to do with King Yan.

What about talented and beautiful women? That's nonsense.

"Who on earth could have caused such a big change in His Majesty? This person is definitely not an ordinary person. He must have a very close relationship with His Majesty, even..."

Having said this, Huang Zicheng suddenly stopped.

Thinking of His Majesty's recent cold attitude towards His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

If such a person were a member of the royal family.

Then the identity of His Highness the Crown Prince might change without warning.

No, even now, it has already had a great impact on the status and position of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

"I want to find out who he is."

Zhu Yunwen gritted his teeth and said. After he finished speaking, he bowed deeply to Huang Zicheng and said, "Please help me, sir."

"Your Highness, you must not do this."

Huang Zicheng was startled and quickly supported him.

However, Zhu Yunwen bowed with both hands and refused to stand up.

Huang Zicheng saw this and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Leave this matter to me."

After hearing this, Zhu Yunwen was willing to stand up straight and said, "I'll leave everything to you, sir."

Huang Zicheng nodded bitterly.

Of course he knew how difficult it was to inquire about His Majesty's whereabouts.

Let’s put the difficulties aside for now. If we were discovered by the Jinyiwei, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Even now, there are rumors in the court about the fact that Your Majesty quickly ends the morning court every three days.

Even so, it was only discussed in private, even among the six ministers and even the first-rank royal relatives.

No one dared to inquire about His Majesty's news.

If something goes wrong, it would be a disaster for the whole family, young and old.

Huang Zicheng originally thought that as a companion to the Crown Prince, and now a confidant of the Crown Prince, he would surely become an important official of the Ming Dynasty in the future.

I didn't expect such a mistake to happen.

Whether he can live to see the day when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne is another matter.

…

Prince Yan's Palace in the capital.

"Father must have slept at Zhu Ying's place last night." Zhu Di narrowed his eyes slightly and said to Yao Guangxiao opposite him.

Yao Guangxiao nodded. He had received the news about this matter last night.

As someone who is good at handling things, he naturally has some skills.

As for Zhu Ying's residence, just someone nearby needs to keep an eye on it.

"It seems that your majesty has become more and more trusting of Zhu Ying. I also received news yesterday that Marquis Xiping has passed away."

"Marquis Xiping is like your own son to Your Majesty, so you are naturally heartbroken. It is understandable that he went to look for Zhu Ying." Yao Guangxiao said with a smile.

Zhu Di nodded. In fact, he was very familiar with Mu Ying.

But since I grew up in a military camp and have seen life and death, I am not that sad.

Besides, his relationship with Mu Ying can be considered neither good nor bad.

The person he grew up with was mainly Li Jinglong, the son of Li Wenzhong.

Mu Ying had always followed Zhu Biao and was valued by his father.

There was a time when Zhu Di was young when he felt some resentment towards his elder brother Zhu Biao, and he also hated Mu Ying.

However, after experiencing more things later, I finally became convinced of my elder brother.

But for Mu Ying, it was just average.

"I don't know how the excavation of the Xiaoling Mausoleum is going." Zhu Di said with a frown.

The Xiaoling Mausoleum is guarded by the Xiaoling Guards. The situation inside is isolated from the outside world and no details can be found out at all.

"Your Highness, don't worry, nothing big will go wrong," said Yao Guangxiao.

"No, that's not what I'm worried about."

Zhu Di replied, then frowned and said, "Yesterday, my father suddenly sent an imperial edict to the Ministry of War, ordering Duke Lan Yu of Liang to return to the capital."

Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao raised his eyebrows and said subconsciously: "Could it be..."

Zhu Di nodded and said, "That's right. Father has already completely trusted Zhu Ying before the mausoleum is excavated. My nephew is Lan Yu's great-nephew."

"You can imagine the purpose of Father calling Lan Yu back. If Father helps Zhu Ying like he helped my elder brother, I'm afraid this matter will be..."

Yao Guangxiao understood everything Zhu Di said before he finished speaking.

These actions of Your Majesty are obviously paving the way for Zhu Ying. I am afraid that both civil officials and military generals will be arranged for Zhu Ying step by step.

After a moment of silence, Yao Guangxiao said, "Your Highness, you don't have to worry. As long as His Majesty is alive, Zhu Ying's identity will be real. What if His Majesty is gone one day?"

"Whether it's true or false, false or true, what does it matter?"

"If something fake can become real, then something real can also become fake."

When Zhu Di heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Then he laughed and said, "Master, what you said makes sense. Whether it's true or not, it doesn't matter anymore."

"Just disappearing for ten years and coming back to life is enough."

Zhu Di's mind suddenly became clear.

Zhu Yunwen succeeded to the throne, and he had no way to refute.

But if Zhu Ying succeeds to the throne, his throne will be unstable just by the fact that he was resurrected from the dead.