The Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Justice, the Censorate, the Court of Judicial Review, and even the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Eastern Depot—all these are about to take action, demonstrating Emperor Ying Shi's determination in this matter.
Having the determination is perfectly normal, and Zhu Yunying must be strict about these matters. Don't think that just because it's the beginning of a new policy, a good policy being misinterpreted at this stage will cause many problems later on.
At this point, Zhu Yunying naturally had to take swift and decisive action against those who dared to interfere in state affairs, letting them know the dire consequences of obstructing the government. At this time, Zhu Yunying was intolerant of even the slightest impropriety.
After discussing these matters with his senior ministers, Zhu Yunying asked with a smile, "Recently, the crown princes of Dongri and Fuyue have been mostly in the capital. Do you, my esteemed ministers, know what our imperial family is thinking?"
This is actually a difficult question to answer. The Ming emperor and his officials were well aware of how Dongri and Fuyue came to be vassal states. And everyone was also generally aware of what many members of the imperial family were eyeing.
Ultimately, it was because these two vassal states were so special that many members of the Ming imperial family saw the benefits, and many wanted to truly experience the pleasures of being the ruler of a country.
Before the Ming Dynasty, they feared the Hongwu Emperor; now they are somewhat afraid of the Ying Shi Emperor. When will this ever end? Moreover, who can guarantee that the Crown Prince won't do anything after he ascends the throne?
Whether they were thinking about establishing their own foundation and making achievements, or simply curious about overseas affairs, the Ming Dynasty's imperial family was now quite enthusiastic about Zhu Gaochi and his followers, and there were many things that seemed worthy of attention.
It's just that this topic isn't suitable to discuss in front of the emperor right now. It's simply that the ministers have their own awareness, and there's no harm in maintaining a certain distance from the imperial family.
If you answer casually at this point, the emperor might not seem to care. However, if the emperor becomes petty at some point, this could naturally pose a certain hidden danger.
Why are the court officials so concerned about the imperial family? Is there some kind of collusion or connection between them? Or simply put, these members of the imperial family are, after all, members of the Ming Dynasty's imperial family. Are you court officials trying to sow discord among the imperial family by watching and monitoring them?
Thinking more is never a bad thing. The British dynasty seems much safer than the Hongwu dynasty, but once these people relax their vigilance and lower their self-expectations, it obviously means that they may not only have reached the end of their official careers, but also the end of their lives.
Seeing the stammering and hesitant manner of his officials, Zhu Yunying was truly at a loss. He wasn't trying to entrap them; it was simply that these important officials of the Ming Dynasty underestimated his magnanimity. These officials did indeed seem to be overthinking things.
Between the ruler and his ministers, there seems to be a lack of honesty; genuine communication is no longer possible, and only routines remain.
Zhu Yunying didn't care about these things. He just needed to give these important officials a briefing so that they would know his thoughts and ideas. He didn't need to worry about the rest.
Some things don't need to be said outright, otherwise they lose their meaning. Those who can stand in the court are all shrewd and capable, and they also know that Emperor Ying Shi won't say anything unimportant.
After seeing these people off, Zhu Yunying called Chang Mao over and said, "Uncle, you have to keep an eye on the reorganization of the Imperial Guards. You need to keep an eye on things over there."
Chang Mao said with a bitter face, "Your Majesty, it's not that I'm unwilling, but I really don't have the ability. I'm not good at leading troops, nor am I good at training them, and I easily become confused after drinking a little alcohol. These matters should be left to others to handle."
Zhu Yunying did not consider Chang Mao's statement to be modesty, but rather partly true. In some people's eyes, Chang Mao was indeed like that, a hopeless case.
Zhu Yunying understood that although his uncle was a complete playboy, he wasn't incapable of doing anything. However, Chang Mao was generally clear about his own identity and was somewhat wary of certain things.
“Uncle, we know your abilities,” Zhu Yunying said with a smile. “Uncle, you don’t need to feel any resentment. The Imperial Guard is something we’ve poured our hearts and souls into, and this matter cannot be taken lightly. Although there are others involved, we’re not entirely at ease with them. It’s more reassuring to have you looking after us, Uncle.”
Since the emperor had spoken to this extent, Chang Mao naturally agreed, "Your subject obeys the decree, and will go and inquire about the Imperial Guards shortly."
There's definitely no problem with that. This is Wu Xun's territory, and this is the Right Commander of the Central Military Commission of the Ming Dynasty. It's within his duty to inquire about these matters.
Zhu Yunying nodded with a smile, then said, "Go back and discuss it with Duke Cao. We should send some of the noble families to Goryeo to train. If we need to use a large army in the future, we should train some capable nobles."
Chang Mao was naturally very willing to accept this task, as it was something he should do well. After all, he was one of the leaders of the Ming Dynasty's nobility, and many in the Chang faction were hoping that Chang Mao would lead them to success.
Even though Chang Mao didn't personally take action like Xu Huizu of the Xu faction, he was always a reliable person when it came to opportunities to make contributions.
Clearly, Emperor Ying Shi intends to give some noble families the opportunity to make contributions and cultivate the second and third generations of nobles. This is also in preparation for the Ming Dynasty's next series of military campaigns.
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