Otherwise, why would Zhu Yuanzhang be so hostile towards him?
After thinking it over carefully, unable to come up with a problem, he could only awkwardly cup his hands and say:
"The affairs in the north are numerous, and I should indeed leave sooner rather than later."
However, Zhu Yuanzhang did not continue the conversation, but simply waved his hand and said:
"If there's nothing else, you can go now. Yun-hu and I have something to discuss."
Zhu Di had no choice but to turn and leave. Only after watching Zhu Di leave did Zhu Yuanzhang finally smile and say to Zhu Yunwen:
"Yunzhen... since you see the military power of these vassal kings as somewhat threatening, do you think the other vassal kings should also be subject to some control? Or, why not just start reducing their power while we're still here!"
Zhu Yunwen was shocked to hear this; he hadn't expected Zhu Yuanzhang to utter the words "reduce the power of the princes."
What was even more unexpected was that Zhu Yuanzhang would support the reduction of the power of the princes and even take the initiative to propose it.
After careful consideration, Zhu Yunwen said:
“The regional princes are indeed too powerful. Although they can play a certain role in protecting the borders, if they have any ambitions and grow stronger, they will pose a huge threat to the court.”
Having read the history books, Zhu Yuanzhang naturally understood and nodded, saying:
"So if you want to reduce the power of the feudal lords, we'll support you. Do it as soon as possible!"
Zhu Yunwen shook his head slightly and said, "Actually, what we need to do is not to reduce the power of the princes. This one-size-fits-all approach is too extreme and not a good thing."
Zhu Yuanzhang immediately looked at Zhu Yunwen and asked:
"Then what does Yunhuo think should be done?"
Zhu Yunwen took a deep breath and said:
"The vassal kings are still vassal kings, but their power will be reduced. For example, their military power will be stripped away completely. They will only be allowed to manage local government affairs and people's livelihoods."
As for military forces, they were entrusted to the local garrison generals. The feudal lords did not have the right to directly command the local armies, but they did have the right to supervise them.
In this way, local vassal kings could not control the army, but could only command the generals of the army and supervise them.
By dispersing power and creating checks and balances, the advantages of the vassal kings can be brought into play, while the threat posed by them can be minimized.
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