If Zhu Yunwen was previously seen by Zhu Yuanzhang as an incapable ruler, then at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude towards him completely changed.
To be able to offer such a helpful solution in the face of disaster requires considerable mental fortitude.
At least, this method was something that Zhu Yuanzhang and many emperors throughout history had never thought of.
Zhu Yunwen, however, did not feel anything was wrong.
Actually, the method he proposed is easy to understand. After all, he was a time traveler who lived in the future before he traveled to the present day, and he deeply understood the benefits that wealthy business tycoons could gain from making donations.
Ordinary people donating money may simply be doing so out of kindness towards this event.
But when celebrities and business tycoons donate millions or tens of millions of dollars, do they really want to do good deeds?
Of course not, it's just that doing these good deeds will bring them many benefits.
Needless to say, their public reputation is secondary; what they value most are the many benefits they gain behind the scenes.
Now, Zhu Yunwen is using this to incite local officials to provide aid to the disaster area.
This would earn them merit and become a bonus in their performance evaluations. This would inevitably lead many county magistrates around Hukou County to find ways to raise grain and pave the way for their own careers as officials.
After all, which official doesn't want to get a good evaluation during the performance review?
Who wouldn't want the opportunity to be promoted?
In particular, most of these local officials are low-ranking officials of the seventh or eighth grade with no background or shortcuts.
For them, taking a step up is as difficult as climbing to the sky, and they would never let go of the opportunity to get a good evaluation from the Ministry of Personnel and have a chance to move up.
As for the possibility that their county might also experience natural disasters or man-made calamities and be unable to produce enough food, that possibility is relatively small.
In other words, if we take out grain to relieve Hukou County now, we will definitely receive a good evaluation from the Ministry of Personnel, and our chances of being promoted in the future will be greatly increased.
However, the possibility of a disaster occurring in their area is extremely small, so naturally they choose to pave the way for onlookers.
Zhu Yuanzhang saw in Zhu Yunwen the skills a ruler should possess in managing his subordinates.
Feeling very happy, he got up and walked to Zhu Yunwen's side, saying:
"So, we're thinking of getting this done for you. Are you confident you can handle it properly?"
Zhu Yunwen hesitated for a moment, then said:
"My grandson is mediocre. It was just a lucky coincidence that he came up with this idea. If we were to let Fen'er handle it, I'm afraid he wouldn't do a good job."
"modesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed heartily and said:
"We finally understand you. You're just being modest. You said you didn't have a good method before, but the method you came up with impressed and amazed us."
Now you're saying you're incapable of handling this matter well? How can we believe you? Yunwen, humility is a good thing, but since the Emperor trusts you, you can't very well shirk your responsibility, can you?
Upon hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Zhu Yunwen immediately gave a bitter smile.
He simply didn't want to show off too much. He wanted to keep it to himself, but unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang saw it as humility?
Who can I complain to about this?
Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's resolute stance, Zhu Yunwen could no longer refuse and nodded, saying:
"The matter of the disaster victims is of great importance. Since my grandfather trusts me, I will certainly handle it well!"
In his view, disaster relief is something that should be handled properly no matter what.
Even if it affects my ability to conceal my talents, I should still try to handle things properly.
After all, it concerns the life and death of countless people, so we cannot be careless.
"I won't give you any other special status. As our grandson of the emperor, you have enough weight to handle this matter. Of course, I can give you the power of life and death. When you arrive at the disaster relief site, you can kill whomever you want."
Zhu Yunwen: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will set off this afternoon. Disaster relief is a matter of utmost urgency and cannot be delayed."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded in satisfaction.
Now, Zhu Yunwen looks pleasing to the eye no matter how you look at him.
At this moment, Zhu Yunwen, who had been keeping a stern face, also spoke:
"Grandfather, I also want to help with this matter. Why don't I go and handle it with you?"
That's why they say this guy isn't very capable, but he's quite cunning.
If he goes with Zhu Yunwen and accomplishes this task, he will also be credited.
If he fails to accomplish this task, since the idea was Zhu Yunwen's, he can take this opportunity to shift all the blame onto Zhu Yunwen.
Zhu Yuanzhang paused for a moment, then finally nodded:
"Then you can go too, but in all matters, Yong-tung's opinion should prevail. He has the power of life and death, which we haven't given you!"
Zhu Yunwen lowered his head, a hint of dissatisfaction and gloom in his eyes.
"Okay, can you guys back off now?"
Zhu Yunwen and Zhu Yunwen bowed to Zhu Yuanzhang and then left the main hall.
After going outside, Zhu Yunwen put his hands behind his back, raised his head and straightened his chest, and was about to leave.
Zhu Yunwen then spoke:
"Wait a moment."
Zhu Yunwen turned around and squinted at Zhu Yunwen.
Zhu Yunwen stepped forward slowly, stared at Zhu Yunwen, and said:
"You must remember that I am now the eldest grandson of the emperor, the eldest son of the legitimate wife."
Zhu Yunwen's face showed a hint of disdain, and he laughed:
"Are you declaring yourself the home team? Unfortunately, you seem to have forgotten one thing: your mother was only a concubine, and you were born out of wedlock."
If my mother hadn't passed away, your mother would never have been made the legal wife. So regardless of whether you are now the eldest son of the legitimate wife, you were born out of wedlock.
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