The Lian family was in a very prestigious position. The Emperor's most beloved princess had returned home to visit her family, which was an honor in itself.
Moreover, the person sitting in the hall now is the Crown Prince of the current dynasty, personally testing the three young masters of the Training Bureau. Such treatment is something that ordinary civil and military officials do not receive, and it is naturally an honor.
Lian Zining didn't feel that what he was about to do was offend people; it was simply his duty, his responsibility. He had offended quite a few people over the years, so he naturally didn't mind having another Minister of Revenue.
Although Yu Xin was a veteran of two dynasties, there were quite a few veterans of two dynasties in the Ming Dynasty now. One more Yu Xin would not make a difference, and one less Yu Xin would not make a difference either.
However, upon closer reflection, it truly feels like a generational shift. The former Minister of Rites, Ren Hengtai, and now Yu Xin, both held the position of Minister of the Six Ministries during the Hongwu reign.
Now that Yu Xin has been dismissed from his post, it means that the six ministers are either confidants of Emperor Yingshi or promoted by him. In a sense, this is further proof of Emperor Yingshi's control over the court.
After eating and drinking his fill, Little Zhu got up. He wanted to continue exploring Yingtian Prefecture; he had no intention of returning to the palace immediately.
Zhu Ruyi naturally had no objection to this arrangement. She herself wanted to take a walk around Yingtian Prefecture, as she didn't have many opportunities to leave the palace.
Moreover, Zhu Ruyi understood that as long as her brother made the arrangements, everything would be fine. Not to mention that her father and mother would definitely agree, even if they disagreed, she wouldn't be held responsible for these matters; her brother would naturally take the blame.
Zhu Yunying, who was in the Wuying Hall, couldn't possibly be completely unaware of his two children's situation. With a large number of guards both overt and covert, Zhu Yunying naturally had nothing to worry about and let his two children wander around outside.
Although Zhu Su was a bit strange, it wasn't entirely unexpected. Over the years, he had frequently visited the palace and had been summoned by the emperor many times.
Upon seeing Zhu Su, Zhu Yunying immediately said, "Wang Chengen, quickly find a seat for Fifth Uncle."
Although Zhu Su knew that he was Zhu Yunying's respected uncle, and that his position as the Imperial Clan Commander carried some weight in the Ming court and within the imperial clan, he still had to express his gratitude when the time came, as it was a matter of status. Although he was sometimes a bit of a scatterbrain, he wasn't completely ignorant of certain things.
Previously, it was his father who sat on the dragon throne. Even though he was strict with him and sometimes beat or scolded him, he would generally protect him. So, whether it was leaving his fiefdom without permission or secretly colluding with generals, Zhu Su didn't think there was anything wrong with it; at worst, he would get a scolding.
But things are different now. Although he is now the emperor's uncle, he can't act recklessly. Even if he doesn't consider himself, he needs to consider his children. Perhaps because he's a bit older, he's become more cautious and fearful.
After all, the person in front of us, despite always appearing kind and friendly, can be absolutely ruthless when it comes to taking action. He may be kind to the royal family, but he won't hesitate to be ruthless when necessary.
Zhu Yunying smiled and asked Zhu Su, "Fifth Uncle, it's not that we're complaining. The Xiaokang Encyclopedia has been in the works for four years. We know that it must have taken a lot of time and effort to complete this monumental work, but it's hard to explain to Grandfather."
As the chief editor of the "Xiaokang Encyclopedia," Zhu Su naturally understood some things. "Your subject apologizes..."
"Fifth Uncle, there's nothing to apologize for," Zhu Yunying quickly said. "We are patient and willing to wait. The more complete and detailed the Xiaokang Encyclopedia is, the better. Even if the Emperor doesn't want to wait any longer, we should still show it to him, even if it's a rough draft."
Zhu Su naturally understood this as well; in fact, he was aware of the significance of the Xiaokang Encyclopedia in terms of cultural dissemination and other aspects, and he believed that his father, the emperor, certainly understood its value as well. As for Zhu Yunying, Zhu Su believed that his precocious nephew understood its meaning even more clearly.
Even so, this is not the "Hongwu Great Code" or the "Yingshi Great Code," as both emperors were actually qualified to use their reign titles to name this great work.
The Xiaokang Encyclopedia held a different significance in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes. He often worried that he wouldn't be able to see this masterpiece before he passed away, which naturally meant he was worried that he wouldn't be able to witness the achievements of his eldest son.
Being posthumously granted the title of emperor and having his original princely tomb upgraded to an imperial mausoleum were certainly important, but in Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, this was not enough. These were posthumous titles, and did not actually count as Zhu Yuanzhang's political achievements, which he clearly found imperfect.
Zhu Su understood at this moment, so he immediately said, "I will send the compiled text to the palace tomorrow for Your Majesty's perusal."
Zhu Yunying nodded with a smile and said, "Let's send two more portions of Guolao. Fifth Uncle will personally go to the Qianqing Palace and ask him to tell Grandfather the Emperor. As for us, let Youdun come over. We have some things to tell Youdun to do."
Zhu Su naturally had no objections. He felt no pressure when meeting Old Zhu, as he had little fear or apprehension towards him.
As for his eldest son, Zhu Su was even more confident. Among the current princes' heirs, there were quite a few promising talents and quite a few worthless ones. Zhu Su knew that his eldest son was not the most outstanding, but he was definitely not a wastrel.
After discussing these matters, Zhu Yunying asked with a smile, "Fifth Uncle, have you thought it through regarding Goryeo? If you want to go, it's still not too late. But if we issue an imperial edict, it will be too late to change it."
Zhu Su immediately waved his hand, as if he wanted to avoid it at all costs. "Your Majesty, please spare me. I ran back to my hometown because I couldn't stand the desolation of Kaifeng in my younger years. If you ask me to go to Goryeo now, it will kill me. I can't stand the desolation, and I'm even more afraid of leaving my homeland."
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