Old Zhu enjoyed Little Zhu's filial piety and lay down contentedly, letting Little Zhu tuck him in. Actually, Little Zhu was a restless sleeper at night and always liked to kick off the covers. Old Zhu would usually wake up several times during the night, and even if he didn't tuck his great-grandson in properly, he would still check on him.
Of course, many times even if Emperor Zhu woke up, he wouldn't see that Little Zhu had kicked off the covers. The palace maids and eunuchs serving him were not just for show. If they failed to take good care of the Crown Prince, Emperor Zhu would certainly punish them without mercy.
Reeking of alcohol, Joo Yoon-young was comfortably soaking in the bathtub, with little Joo also taking a bath next to him.
"Grandfather, we're going to give Fu Youde a proper upbringing." Zhu Yunying smiled and said, "He still has to put on a show. Our Ming Dynasty should treat meritorious officials well."
Old Zhu said lazily, "It's good that you know what's going on. We haven't been paying much attention to things at court these days, and there are many things we're not sure about now. You're the emperor, so you can make your own decisions on those matters. We can't protect you forever."
Zhu Yunying turned to look at his grandfather and said, "Grandfather, I am your own grandson! I am not as favored as I was a few years ago. When I talk to you about matters of state, you say that I am only thinking about the country. When I chat with you about family matters, you complain that I cannot attend to state affairs."
Old Zhu just smiled and didn't say anything; he certainly didn't need to care about so many things.
What could Zhu Yunying say at this point? Naturally, it was because he was the grandson, so there was no reasoning with him.
Once you get used to it, it's fine. Anyway, Zhu Yunying doesn't find it strange at all. Once you get used to it, you can naturally face these things calmly, and there's nothing to be surprised about.
After taking a bath, Xiao Zhu's body was all red. After drying herself off, she ran naked to the bed.
Zhu Yunying didn't know what to say. His precious son really knew how to please his father.
As night deepened, Zhu Yunying took a bath and went to sleep. He needed to go to bed early and get up early, so it was more like a short nap, since he still had to attend the morning court session. These were Zhu Yunying's duties, and he had to do them.
For Joo Yoon-young, the next period of time will be quite busy, and he won't be able to slack off.
The army had just returned in triumph, which naturally meant that there would be further rewards and honors to be bestowed. Fu Youde, Xu Huizu, and others had made great contributions, but it was clear that they were not the only ones who had achieved merit.
This includes veterans like Geng Bingwen and Guo Ying, descendants of meritorious officials like Wu Gao, and younger generations of military leaders such as Zhang Yu and Qiu Fu. Their rewards and recognition must be implemented. The contributions of other mid- to low-ranking officers and ordinary soldiers must also be acknowledged and rewarded.
This means that there will be quite a few things to do in the coming period. Zhu Yunying needs to pay attention to these matters, and all the departments in the court also need to handle these matters well, which are even urgent.
Although he was criticized for lacking military talent, Zhu Yunying was a competent emperor; he understood some principles.
He knew that some people in the army had a simplistic view of things; they fought on the battlefield, and their wealth and honor were earned with their lives. Therefore, the imperial court's rewards had to be implemented quickly and without any discounts.
Otherwise, it would surely demoralize the soldiers and cause a lot of dissatisfaction.
The Ming Dynasty's army was incredibly powerful, and for the last forty years or so, it had been virtually invincible. However, even a dynasty with such near-peak military strength never dared to neglect its military personnel, and those who deserved rewards were always rewarded.
This was no small matter for Zhu Yunying, nor for many officials. At this time, it was not only necessary to consider the court's execution capabilities, but also to supervise all officials and absolutely not allow any corrupt officials to embezzle funds from court rewards.
Besides the triumphant return of the army, the grand inspection of officials in the capital was almost coming to a close. For many officials, this period had been filled with unease, as the downfall of some officials naturally meant that others saw opportunities for promotion.
Zhu Yunying never dared to neglect the rectification of officialdom; he had to do these things well and do them even better!
The grand inspection of officials in the capital has finally come to an end, but this does not mean that the rectification of officialdom in the Ming Dynasty has stopped. Currently, only some officials in the capital have been assessed; soon, all officials throughout the country will be evaluated.
Everyone was aware of these matters and understood the emperor's determination to reform officialdom. Therefore, having such a diligent and strict emperor naturally meant that they needed to work even harder, as only through diligent work could they secure their official positions.
This is the truth. Many people know that Emperor Ying Shi was essentially no different from Emperor Hongwu.
Regardless of how strict the emperor was, all officials were required to fulfill their duties in their respective positions, and this was beyond question.
Everyone needs to do their job well. Once you enter officialdom, don't expect to have any opportunities to slack off. If you want a leisurely life, then don't become an official. If you want to realize your ambitions and save the country and its people, you must make sacrifices.
Zhu Yunying continued to play the role of a diligent ruler. As the emperor, he needed to set an example. He knew very well that these things had to be done well, and if he became lax or relaxed his efforts, it would inevitably bring the thriving and positive atmosphere in the court to an abrupt end, something Zhu Yunying would absolutely not allow.
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