As for the Ministry of Rites, it's quite easy to understand. Generally speaking, the Ministry of Rites is the most strict about rules and regulations, and it also has the most Confucian scholars, even some pedantic ones. These scholars naturally don't want to see the already powerful military clique grow even stronger.
Zhu Xiong Ying chuckled, then said irritably, "It seems our great Confucian scholar still longs for the glory days of scholars during the Song Dynasty!"
Scholars during the Song Dynasty were indeed highly regarded, and it was arguably the dynasty with the lowest status for military men. Although the scholars of the Ming Dynasty may not have aspired to such glory and power, they did hope to at least challenge the military officials and put up a fight.
Zhu Xiong Ying was indeed very unhappy. He didn't want the military clique to become too powerful, but he also didn't want the civil officials to control the government. Even more so, he didn't want the Ming Dynasty's military men to become mere common soldiers, spineless and at the beck and call of civil officials.
Xu Yungong and the others also tensed up; they could sense Zhu Xiong Ying's displeasure. Despite being younger than them, Zhu Xiong Ying's status was a significant difference. Moreover, the man before them was the Crown Prince, possessing exceptional intelligence and skill—a definite successor to the Hongwu Emperor.
If you can't handle these things well, then not only will you have a hard time being promoted in the future, but you may even end up being purged!
A loud drum doesn't need a heavy pounding. Zhu Xiong Ying knew that for some things, he only needed to state his position. He also hoped that Xu Yun Gong and the others would be smart enough not to require him to explain every little detail.
After all, the Five Military Commissions are still very powerful. They have the qualifications and ability to contend with, and even suppress, the civil official group, which is what Zhu Xiong Ying hopes to see.
The civil and military are clearly distinct, each with its own stance and interests. These two different groups need to constantly contend and struggle, which is more in line with the needs and interests of those in power.
Although he reprimanded the military officials, Zhu Xiong Ying was also very dissatisfied with the performance of some of the civil officials. It was clear that Zhu Xiong Ying was in charge of some of the initiatives, and the civil officials' lack of cooperation and obstruction at this time naturally required him to address the issue thoroughly.
There's no need to rush these things. We'll wait until the military officials start making a fuss. Then Zhu Xiong Ying will step in and openly take sides, letting those civil officials who often have ulterior motives know what's what.
In a fairly good mood, Zhu Xiong Ying strolled slowly toward the East Palace, intending to go back and play with his son and take a short rest.
Just as Zhu Xiong Ying stepped into the Eastern Palace, a voice came from behind him, "Crown Prince."
Zhu Xiong Ying turned around, and some people found it rather awkward to address him. For example, the person who had just spoken, Zhu Jing, was Zhu Xiong Ying's elder, but he was only nine years old and had not yet moved out of the palace.
Although Zhu Xiong Ying was older, the generational difference was still there, so Zhu Xiong Ying naturally behaved properly, saying, "Nephew greets Twenty-Third Uncle."
Zhu Jing did not dare to be presumptuous in front of Zhu Xiong Ying. Royal children are always precocious. "Grandson, Father Emperor is ill. I wish to go and serve Father Emperor."
Zhu Xiong Ying looked troubled and said to Zhu Jing, "Uncle Twenty-Three, I dare not make decisions on these matters. Your Majesty is so filial, I think he will be happy."
Just as Zhu Jing hesitated to speak, a rather disgruntled voice rang out, "Grandson, Father Emperor is unwell, so it's only natural that we should go to his bedside to serve him. What are those people around you thinking, guarding the Qianqing Palace!"
Looking at his thirteen-year-old Uncle Zhu Ying, Zhu Xiong Ying remained calm. "Uncle, as someone who serves the Emperor, I dare not say anything. Uncle, is that right?"
Zhu Ying choked for a moment, her face turning red.
Zhu Xiong Ying didn't stand on ceremony and continued, "Twenty-second Uncle, the Emperor values studies the most. If the Emperor doesn't see you, you should still do some homework so that the Emperor can check it."
Zhu Xiong Ying generally respects her elders. However, there are some elders she doesn't fully respect. At least for some, superficial respect is enough. Don't even think about blind filial piety.
Moreover, now that there's a layer of relationship between them, Zhu Xiong Ying is even clearer about what she should do!
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