As emperor, Zhu Yunying had a lot to deal with, but fortunately, there were people who could share the burden with him.
For example, Zhu Yunying was extremely cautious about the Crown Prince's education. Fortunately, he had the help of his father, Zhu Yong, and Xu Miaoqing, who were both helpful to him.
Both Lao Zhu and Xu Miaoqing attached great importance to Xiao Xiao Zhu's education, as they were well aware of Xiao Xiao Zhu's special status.
There's no need to worry too much about that. It's a long-term project that requires continuous development. At this stage, Zhu Yunying is clearly not in a rush; he knows that's not a realistic approach.
Zhu Yunying should focus on doing his job well. Being an emperor, especially a diligent one, naturally means he has very little time to rest; there are just too many things to do.
As for his troublesome younger cousins, a minor punishment will suffice as a warning for now. If they continue to misbehave or cause trouble, Zhu Yunying is not concerned about imposing more severe penalties.
While Zhu Yunying was relatively lenient towards the imperial clan and offered them a way out, it didn't mean he would indulge them indefinitely. Perhaps Zhu Yuanzhang was reluctant, but for Zhu Yunying, if the imperial clan members caused too much trouble, he would absolutely not care about being removed from the imperial clan or exiled to Fengyang.
In the imperial court, Zhu Yunying was discussing the appointment of the Provincial Administration Commissioner with his officials. The Shaanxi Provincial Administration Commissioner's Office governs eight prefectures, twenty-one states, and ninety-five counties, so it cannot be taken lightly. This is a high-ranking official in charge of a region.
As the Minister of Personnel, Ru Chang naturally had a lot to say on this matter, but that didn't mean his words were the final decision; it still needed to be discussed in the imperial court.
Seated high on his dragon throne, Zhu Yunying didn't want to say much for the time being. His main goal was to listen attentively and make careful judgments, which would also have some benefits. If the court officials were in agreement, then Emperor Zhu Yunying would have to think things through. Some disputes and disagreements weren't necessarily a bad thing; Zhu Yunying was happy to see them happen.
Besides the Zhejiang civil official group, which had considerable strength since the beginning of the dynasty, there are now civil officials from Jiangxi, or from Huguang, Fujian and other places, who are also beginning to try to form groups based on their region.
This is perfectly normal. Not to mention feudal times, even in the future, the term "fellow townsman" will always evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity in some people. Local ties are perfectly normal at this time, and forming close-knit groups is quite common.
In addition, there are now some "mentors," which seem to be a respectful title used by successful candidates in the imperial examinations to address their chief examiners. However, in reality, some people who enter the imperial court will naturally try to curry favor with these mentors.
The chief examiner, naturally, has the authority to recruit fresh blood and select promising scholars to strengthen their ranks. Or, to put it another way, those who passed the imperial examinations in the same year are all considered "classmates."
There are always reasons and justifications for forming a group; it all comes down to how one chooses to do so.
This is probably the mindset of emperors; they want to see everything under control, rather than seeing a trend of the court undermining imperial power.
“Your Majesty, Shaanxi is protected by the Honghe River, Hanzhong, Ba, and Shu to the west, and the Daima River to the north. It is a strategically important region!” Ru Chang said to Zhu Yunying. “I believe that Zhuo Jing is capable of this task.”
After Ru Chang finished her recommendation, she glanced cautiously at Zhu Yunying, though she was actually a little apprehensive herself.
Ultimately, everyone knows what kind of person Zhuo Jing is, and everyone knows that this former confidant of the emperor has fallen out of favor and has now left the central government.
Now that Ru Chang is still recommending Zhuo Jing, it is obvious that some people will think that this former companion of the emperor, or even the number one confidant of the civil officials, is starting to get arrogant and act recklessly.
Sitting on the dragon throne, Zhu Yunying remained expressionless, clearly intending to continue listening and gauge everyone's reaction.
Yan Zhenzhi frowned slightly and stepped forward to say, "Your Majesty, the Duke of Xin and the Duke of Qian both swept through Juyan Lake in the past. The court has no large army stationed here."
Xu Huizu immediately stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, the Juyan Lake area is rich in water and grass, and the Ruoshui River and its tributary Zhangye River connect with the Hexi Corridor, making it the main route for the Mongols to move south. In the twenty-sixth year of Hongwu, the court established the Weiyuan Garrison Thousand-Household Office, which also includes the Weiluwei and Baichengzi Garrison Thousand-Household Offices, and has already controlled this area.”
Well, it seems that everyone has their own opinions now, but everyone is very clear about the importance of Shaanxi. It absolutely needs some capable officials to guard it, and it cannot be taken lightly.
Zhu Yunying looked at Ru Chang and asked, "How was Zhuo Jing's performance this year? I remember that Zhuo Jing was well-versed in all fields, including astronomy, geography, law, calendar, military affairs, and law."
Ru Chang immediately replied, “When Zhuo Jing took office as the Fujian Provincial Administration Commissioner, his performance evaluations were always excellent. He vigorously promoted schools and reclaimed farmland, achieving remarkable results during his tenure. His administration was also known for its integrity, and he was praised by the people.”
Zhu Yunying remained noncommittal, and he didn't seem to care much about Zhuo Jing's previous 'rebellion' or this matter.
It's safe to say that Joo Yoon-young is a bit petty.
When Zhuo Jing first 'rebelled,' Zhu Yunying was indeed very angry, mainly because Zhu Yunying originally had high expectations for Zhuo Jing, who was his trusted and important minister.
However, over the years, Zhuo Jing has paid the price for his initial insistence. Zhu Yunying's decision not to kill Zhuo Jing was not merely out of consideration for past relationships; it was mainly because Zhu Yunying believed that Zhuo Jing was capable and talented.
To be honest, Zhu Yunying also felt that Zhuo Jing's desire to return to the central government was not a very realistic thing.
The reason is that Zhu Yunying's trust can only be given once. Zhuo Jing was able to "rebel" before, so he might have his own insistence in the future, which could disrupt some of Zhu Yunying's plans.
Since that's the case, let Zhuo Jing continue to play his role in the right place. Emperor Zhu Yunying was indeed good at recognizing and appointing people, and he was also somewhat magnanimous.
The imperial court is still discussing the matter. The position of a provincial governor is indeed very important, and such a powerful regional official must be carefully considered.
Everyone seemed to agree with Ru Chang's suggestion, as Zhuo Jing's reputation and abilities were generally well-regarded.
Most importantly, everyone could see the emperor's attitude. They saw that the emperor was not furious or angry, which meant that Zhuo Jing was still a worthy supporter.
A harmonious atmosphere is that simple!
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