There's no doubt that being born into a wealthy and powerful family means having everything most people aspire to in their lifetime. However, being born into the imperial family also means bearing certain responsibilities.
Zhu Yunying was not extreme; he never believed that all people were born equal. Some people are born with everything, while others work hard their whole lives but still can't reach the level of a minority born with it.
Such things were common in feudal dynasties, and they remained so hundreds of years later. This was a very real situation, and Zhu Yunying had long been aware of it.
Zhu Wenjin nodded and said softly, "A few days ago, my brother took us to the training ground and taught us how to ride horses. We can ride them now."
Zhu Yunying couldn't help but laugh and said, "You can ride a horse? You probably need someone to help you, someone to lead the horse for you! Unlike your elder brother, who can ride even a tall horse by himself now. The soldiers you see in the training ground now are not as imposing as the soldiers who have survived a hundred battles. Don't be intimidated."
Zhu Wenjin was actually quite familiar with soldiers carrying weapons; there were many such soldiers in the palace. However, the soldiers in the palace were more ceremonial in nature and were somewhat different from soldiers who had seen bloodshed.
Of course, the most important person was Zhu Wenjin. The soldiers he saw were basically the elite of the Ming Dynasty. However, there is a fundamental difference between seeing a troop of guards and seeing a battle formation of thousands of troops.
Let alone Zhu Wenjin, who had never witnessed such a sight, even Zhu Yunying, seeing those thousands of troops charging and galloping, couldn't help but feel his blood boil. If he weren't brave and resilient enough, he might have felt weak in the knees and become timid.
Remembering something, Zhu Yunying said, "Tomorrow, I'll have your elder brother take you out of the palace for a stroll and to visit the Beijing Garrison."
Zhu Wenjin's eyes lit up instantly, showing his great anticipation for leaving the palace. He didn't care where he went; as long as he could leave the palace, it was something to be happy about for this young man, something definitely worth looking forward to.
Zhu Ruyi was also somewhat expectant and tempted, "Dad, can we go along too?"
"Of course," Zhu Yunying said with a smile. "It's just that your younger brother is too young, otherwise he could have come with you all."
Zhu Wenjin and Zhu Ruyi were naturally very happy. They rarely left the palace, unlike their elder brother who went out every few days. Things outside the palace were indeed quite novel to them.
After finishing his meal with his two children, Zhu Yunying returned to the palace to rest. He didn't plan to go back to Chunhe Palace. Although Zhu Yunying's number of concubines wasn't large, it wasn't small either.
Zhu Yunying never went on a large-scale selection of concubines, nor did he intend to have three thousand beauties. However, it was clear that the emperor didn't need to worry about his harem being short-handed, as he had plenty of other options. Of course, many concubines were also eagerly awaiting the emperor's favor.
It might be a bit difficult to spread the emperor's favor evenly, but Zhu Yunying would occasionally go out and explore without any moral pressure. After all, he was the emperor, and in that era, no one would criticize him. In fact, people would think that it was a good thing for the emperor to have many offspring.
Zhu Yunying, who was trying to balance work and rest, got up early again and went straight to Fengtian Hall to prepare for the morning court session of the new day. This was his job.
Zhu Yunying can now understand why his father was so diligent in governing. On the one hand, there were indeed many political affairs to attend to, so there was no time to waste. He had to be even more diligent in order to govern the Ming Dynasty well.
Another natural aspect is the satisfaction that comes with power. Some people may find it tiring or boring, but Zhu Yunying didn't feel that way at all. He enjoyed conveying his decrees throughout the world and the changes they brought to the Ming Dynasty.
Joo Yoon-young thoroughly enjoyed this kind of thing, so he naturally didn't feel tired at all; he was too busy enjoying himself to care. Eating, drinking, and having fun were simply a waste of life in Joo Yoon-young's eyes; this workaholic couldn't understand the philosophies of some spoiled brats.
In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the officials of the Ming Dynasty were presenting their reports in an orderly manner, and naturally, they were also discussing various matters. This was the normal court structure; the emperor should encourage open discussion, rather than making decisions on everything with a single word.
This time, many people noticed a significant difference. Although there had been much discussion about the capital's performance evaluation before, things seemed different now. This was because Ru Chang, the Minister of Personnel, had taken the initiative to submit a memorial, providing a more detailed report on the matter.
This was the clearest signal imaginable; everyone knew that the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty was serious and was about to begin the capital inspection.
Some people are uneasy, or thinking about how to find a way to eliminate some hidden dangers, while others are eager to try their luck, hoping to make a big splash in this Beijing inspection or spread their reputation for integrity throughout the world.
The imperial examinations in Beijing can indeed cause many people to lose their official positions, or even their lives. However, for some, it is also an opportunity for promotion; as long as they have the ability and can navigate the system well, they have a chance.
After all, such a large-scale inspection in Beijing would inevitably lead to the dismissal of some officials, and the vacated positions would naturally need to be filled, which would be a golden opportunity.
Xu Huizu and his fellow military officers seemed to be observing with indifference, as this had little to do with their military achievements. What the officers cared about most was the assessment of military merits discussed yesterday; that was the real priority.
The arrangement of the capital inspection was certainly important, and it started with the Ministry of Personnel, which showed everyone the emperor's attitude.
However, no one seemed surprised by this. If the Ministry of Personnel hadn't been properly rectified, how could it be in charge of the capital inspection?
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