Chang Mao's maternal uncle, Lan Yu, had something to say about this. In the past, Lan Yu liked to seize farmland from ordinary people and raise slaves. In the end, he was just arrogant because he had made contributions, and although the court's rewards were considerable, he still wanted more wealth.
Xu Huizu then said, "Your Majesty, there are indeed some military officers who harbor resentment."
Chang Mao quickly added, "Your Majesty, I have already ordered people to keep an eye on things. If there are any resentful people, I have plenty of ways to deal with them."
“Uncle,” Zhu Yunying said, both amused and exasperated, “there’s no need for that. The government’s policy of ’equalizing land tax and poll tax’ is indeed putting them in a difficult position. A few complaints are fine, but there’s no need to make a big deal out of it. As long as it doesn’t cause trouble or interfere with our implementation of state policies, that’s enough.”
Chang Mao simply smiled. He would naturally obey the emperor's words. However, he wouldn't follow the emperor's instructions completely. For example, if someone complained too much, he wouldn't fabricate a story, but he would certainly be subject to exclusion, suppression, or other forms of punishment.
Although he was only a 'Duke of the Founding State' and didn't seem to have much real power, who among the military officials would dare to offend Grandfather Chang Maomao? He was the son of Prince Chang Yuchun of Kaiping, the younger brother of the late Empress Chang, and the current emperor's nephew. After Prince Wu, the number one playboy in Yingtian Prefecture, left the palace as a child, it was Grandfather Maomao who ran rampant in Yingtian Prefecture.
Of course, let's not forget that Master Mao also has an uncle, who is one of the mainstays of the Ming Dynasty's military.
Looking at Xu Huizu and Chang Mao, Zhu Yunying said, "You should also help persuade the military officers. If the country is prosperous, the military officers will also be wealthy and powerful. The military officers share the honor and disgrace with the court. Don't lose sight of the bigger picture for the sake of small gains. You should all know this."
Xu Huizu and Chang Mao nodded repeatedly, naturally understanding these principles.
Moreover, these two families are now increasingly close to the royal family, and they will inevitably follow in the royal family's footsteps. As for the other nobles, they may have some ulterior motives, and their relationship with the royal family is not as close.
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