As an emperor, Zhu Yunying was certainly not lacking in ambition; he had many grand dreams.
Although Zhu Yunying initially envisioned a future where he could unleash his full power after ascending the throne, embarking on conquests to further expand the Ming Dynasty's territory—that was perhaps the scenario he most desired.
However, things don't always go according to plan. Zhu Yunying's old-fashioned and feudal mindset, or perhaps the limitations of the era, led him to have many ideas, including his desire to persuade Zhu Yunying to abdicate.
The most important factor was the early death of the first emperor, Zhu Yunying, which prevented him from focusing wholeheartedly on economic development. If the first emperor were still alive, Zhu Yunying could have devoted more attention to economic development and technological advancement, thus laying a more solid foundation for the Ming Dynasty. This was the situation Zhu Yunying most desired.
However, Zhu Yunying clearly doesn't have that opportunity now; he can't calmly plan many things.
Zhu Yunying now needs to do more than just develop people's livelihood and military affairs; he also needs to govern the country and control the court.
This is the responsibility and duty that an emperor should have, and Zhu Yunying has nothing to complain about. This is what his status requires him to shoulder, although it may seem to have disrupted some of his plans, it also presents some challenges.
There's nothing wrong with this situation; at least Zhu Yunying is quite content with it. Now he can legitimately do certain things, which is the unparalleled power that comes with being the emperor.
Whether it's banks, the Ministry of Works Academy, or the Martial Arts Academy set up by Zhu Yunying, these cannot all be said to be the emperor's exclusive privilege.
There have been some policy changes, which can be considered changes that Zhu Yunying had to make. These policy adjustments are not a major problem for Zhu Yunying.
On the one hand, these policy changes were not particularly abrupt. After all, the Ming Dynasty placed great emphasis on recuperation and development after its founding, and hoped that its people could become prosperous.
On the other hand, as many people understand, while the Ming Dynasty appeared to be recuperating and restoring the lives of its people, it was also engaged in military preparations. The distribution of troops and the exchange of weaponry reveal some underlying issues.
Moreover, whether it's generals like Fu Youde and Lan Yu, who are pillars of the state, they are either stationed in border areas or are training troops. All of this naturally means that once the court recovers, it will start conquering on all sides.
This is just a buildup of power; pulling back the fist now is only for a better attack on the enemy later.
Zhu Yunying didn't see anything wrong with his changes, because he was playing a long game. Once everything was ready, he might be able to achieve his goal in one fell swoop, and perhaps even create a century of stability.
However, with the identity of an emperor, Zhu Yunying could naturally do some things legitimately. This is why Zhu Yunying felt increasingly looking forward to a different Ming Dynasty, and he was already doing quite a lot.
Yu Xin was now considered Zhu Yunying's confidant, and he felt confident at this moment. "Your Majesty, the treasury has been fully allocated to the four banks. The banks will open tomorrow, and there will inevitably be many runs on deposits, but I don't think it will be a big deal."
With three Maritime Trade Offices located in the city, plus the banks in Yingtian Prefecture and Beiping Prefecture, the Ming Dynasty no longer needed banks to be scattered everywhere. Having banks in five key locations was sufficient.
These measures can indeed solve many problems. By conducting pilot programs and trying them out, we can accumulate more experience, which will facilitate the further implementation of the bank's full-scale expansion.
At this time, Ru Chang also said, "Although the bank is under the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Justice, the Censorate, and the Court of Judicial Review all have officials supervising it."
Zhu Yunying nodded with a smile, quite satisfied with the arrangement. "Matters involving money are inherently sensitive, and banks now directly control gold and silver. If there is no oversight, there will inevitably be some corrupt officials and parasites. These matters cannot be taken lightly. Anyone who dares to embezzle will be dealt with decisively!"
Such words were somewhat menacing, even excessively harsh, but it seemed there was nothing to worry about now. Everyone knew that the emperor's words were only half-truths.
If embezzlement occurs, it must be severely punished. Especially now that the bank is newly established, anyone who dares to embezzle at this time will certainly be subject to the most severe penalties.
For many, this is a time when extreme caution is necessary. Anyone who dares to thwart the emperor's grand plan, even the closest confidant, will likely face dire consequences.
At this point, it's not just about managing yourself; you also need to manage your subordinates. You absolutely cannot cause trouble at this time.
Zhu Yunying smiled slightly at this point. This incident was an opportunity for many people. Perhaps they could stand out from the crowd, or perhaps they could make a fortune through illicit means. Both were possibilities.
Given this, it's natural that even greater caution is needed. The three judicial offices, though nominally in charge, must be supervised, and people's hearts must be tested with real money. This is actually the most unreliable approach, and Zhu Yunying is not used to completely letting go and allowing some people to act without restraint.
In reality, the agents of the Eastern Depot and the secret police of the Embroidered Uniform Guard were more or less involved, and it was clear that Zhu Yunying was waiting for some opportunity.
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