This is what the imperial court should do; it's an explanation to the fallen, and it's also meant to show the living the attitude of the Ming Dynasty.
News spread quickly, and the news that His Highness the Crown Prince was planning to vigorously promote the establishment of charitable institutions spread throughout the court and the public. Naturally, this matter also sparked heated discussions.
Zhu Xiong Ying wasn't surprised at all; such a situation was perfectly normal. Some people thought it was benevolent governance, while others felt it would place a huge burden on the court.
Surely not. Zhu Xiong Ying has already reduced the treatment of some members of the imperial clan. They can still eat and dress well; they can still live in luxury. It's just that a portion of their original benefits has been set aside to support the disadvantaged.
There are some things that should be done. We can't refuse to do them just because they might burden the court, nor can we back down just because we feel some pressure.
This matter cannot be rushed; Zhu Xiong Ying needs to wait. A decision should only be made after detailed figures become available, and inevitably, these matters will need to be discussed in court.
This is no small matter, mainly because if handled well, it would be a major benefit to the country and its people. However, good policies can also be misinterpreted by some people with ulterior motives, potentially causing them to fail to achieve their intended effects. This is quite possible.
Given this, it's necessary to take some preventative measures and try our best to avoid annoying things from happening.
Zhu Xiong Ying continued to handle various matters, which constituted his main life. It seemed that the Ming Dynasty was thriving, and many things were going as expected; it was a powerful and unified dynasty experiencing rapid development.
As for occasional discordant situations, that is indeed true. For example, there may be reports of floods, droughts, or other disasters in some areas, which is quite normal.
There's really no need to worry too much about these things. The main thing is that when such a thing happens, we just need to carry out disaster relief and rescue in an orderly manner. People throughout history have been very familiar with such matters, and everyone can immediately come up with a plan.
Zhu Xiong Ying, who was very patient, continued to wait. He seemed to be busy with such tedious government affairs and was not making any major moves.
However, this is merely the calm before the storm; many things are bound to happen next, and a series of events will unfold. At that point, Zhu Xiong Ying will clearly no longer be able to remain so leisurely.
Although it seems quite busy, Zhu Xiong Ying managed to steal some time to take another concubine, which has aroused much anticipation. If the Crown Prince ascends the throne one day, he will surely continue to expand the harem.
Zhu Xiong Ying didn't really need to worry too much about matters in the harem. There was no jealousy or rivalry there; Xu Miao Qing's position was special and transcendent, and only some naive and foolish person would dare to challenge her status.
As for Zhu Xiong Ying himself, he now has five wives and concubines. But there's nothing to worry about. His position is more special, so he doesn't need to think about wooing women or anything like that; it's completely unnecessary for him.
A harmonious environment—this is the current state of affairs, and it's a situation that makes Zhu Xiong Ying feel quite proud and satisfied.
“Ying’er, we’ve taken a look, and it’s time to finalize the decision on moving the capital.” Old Zhu rubbed his back and said to Zhu Xiong Ying, “We originally planned to take all the civil and military officials to Beiping, but now my health is not as good as before, so you should lead the relocation.”
Looking at the gray-haired old Zhu, Zhu Xiong Ying said, "Why don't I stay here and move the capital after I ascend the throne?"
Old Zhu's face hardened, and he said unhappily, "What nonsense are you talking about! This is a matter of national importance, how can you act recklessly like this! We'll keep an eye on things here and get this sorted out as soon as possible, so we can all be at ease!"
Zhu Xiong Ying nodded blankly. The current Zhu was very old; he was no longer the bold and domineering Emperor Zhu Xiong Ying remembered. Or rather, the current Zhu was a lion in its twilight years, rarely displaying the vigor of his prime.
But everyone knows that you should never underestimate this old Zhu. This old Zhu is even more dangerous, and he still firmly controls the court!
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