Zhu Yunying didn't really care how excited Yan Zhenzhi was or what ambitions he had.
Zhu Yunying was satisfied as long as Yan Zhenzhi could handle some matters well. Putting aside Yan Zhenzhi's previous achievements, if Yan Zhenzhi could really manage the Yellow River well, Zhu Yunying would definitely be willing to reward him in various ways.
By then, being granted a title of nobility would be a possibility. Although Yan Zhenzhi may not have led troops into battle or achieved military merit, his work in managing the Yellow River was actually far more significant than many military achievements.
No, this is going to break some of Lao Zhu's rules again, and most importantly, it could very well set a bad precedent.
The merit of Yan Zhenzhi in controlling the Yellow River is immense, that much is undeniable. However, if some civil officials later claim any merit, they might be able to find theoretical justification for it, even if their achievements don't match Yan Zhenzhi's, they can still boast about it.
If that were to happen, Zhu Yunying had finally managed to limit the privileges of the imperial family, and he and Zhu Yuanzhang had finally managed to reduce the number of nobles. Perhaps then, the number of nobles in the Ming Dynasty would explode.
Indeed, as an emperor, one cannot make decisions on a whim; many things require careful consideration and a long-term perspective.
Let's continue reviewing the memorials. The Yellow River management is very important, but there are other matters that need to be addressed right now, and we can't afford to delay.
Just as Zhu Yunying was reviewing memorials, Wang Chengen, who was serving nearby, quietly approached the palace gate. Upon hearing a report from a junior eunuch, he immediately dared not delay any longer; something important had happened.
Approaching Zhu Yunying quietly, Wang Chengen said, "Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince is requesting an audience outside the palace."
Zhu Yunying immediately laughed and was quite happy. "Our Crown Prince has grown up. He even accepted a gift. He's better than us. Our Zhu family has worked hard for four generations, and finally, we're becoming more and more respectful of the rules."
The saying that it takes three generations to produce a nobleman has some truth to it. Old Zhu came from humble beginnings and seemed to have strict rules, but deep down he couldn't shake the fact that he didn't accept gifts.
Both the eldest and youngest Zhu seem to follow the rules fairly well, but that's only relative; it's mainly because the elder Zhu favors them too much. Even though the etiquette system has been improved over the years, there have been times when they still break the rules. But now, the youngest Zhu's behavior has pleased Zhu Yunying, so let's have a grand toast!
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