Bringing Xiao Xiao Zhu back to Chunhe Hall from Qianqing Palace wasn't really a big problem. Xiao Xiao Zhu had spent quite a bit of time in Qianqing Palace, but he wasn't unfamiliar with Chunhe Hall either. In fact, the child had been going back and forth between the two places and was quite familiar with both.
However, Little Zhu is now somewhat thoughtful and probably understands some things. So, with tears in her eyes, she was reluctant to part with Old Zhu.
Perhaps this is just the beginning. Little Zhu needs to adapt to these things, and there may be some things he's not used to. But matters of birth, aging, sickness, and death are truly beyond human control, not even for an emperor.
For Zhu Yunying, caring for his father was certainly very important, but as not only his father's grandson, he was also the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and overseeing state affairs was also extremely important to him. These matters absolutely could not be neglected.
With the end of the year fast approaching, civil and military officials naturally have a lot to do.
Many things need to be statistically analyzed and better planned; these things certainly cannot be delayed.
In fact, Zhu Yunying also attached great importance to these matters. Many things were clearly reflected in numbers, making them easy to understand and know what was going on. With these numbers as a basis, he felt more confident in handling affairs in the new year.
"Our bank, this can't be delayed any longer." Zhu Yunying looked at Jiang Huan and said with a smile, "You people from the Eastern Depot mustn't delay, you have to keep a close eye on things for me."
Jiang Huan immediately replied, "Your Majesty, I should naturally do my best. As for the bank, the imperial family has been particularly dedicated."
Hearing this answer, Zhu Yunying couldn't help but laugh. "That makes sense. With such a golden goose, it would be strange if these people didn't keep an eye on it."
Only Zhu Yunying could say such things; Jiang Huan didn't even dare to laugh along. The reason was quite simple: the imperial family of the Ming Dynasty was indeed extraordinary, and one could not afford to offend them.
Although the imperial clan members were no longer powerful regional princes, they still enjoyed various privileges. The emperors of the Ming Dynasty treated them well in many ways. To be honest, losing their status as regional princes was certainly a loss, but if the imperial clan members of the Ming Dynasty were to live a carefree life, they would truly be carefree.
In the banking sector, the imperial family wields considerable power and seems to be enjoying a very comfortable life. Not to mention the maritime trade offices, where they also receive substantial benefits; they are actually not short of money at all.
Of course, although the stipends and other benefits for members of the Ming Dynasty's imperial family were reduced twice, they were still incredibly generous.
At this moment, Jiang Huan also spoke up, "Your Majesty, the bank's implementation is going smoothly. However, according to some information I have gathered, many powerful families have objections, and there are some obstacles, both overt and covert."
Zhu Yunying sneered, then her expression turned indifferent. "Oh?"
Jiang Huan felt a chill run down his spine. He knew the emperor's personality very well, and he knew he had just uttered a complete waste of breath. There were some things he simply hadn't catered to the emperor's tastes.
This isn't just idle talk; some powerful families do indeed possess considerable strength. However, this isn't the Tang Dynasty, where powerful clans were everywhere. In reality, some so-called powerful families actually have very limited strength.
Therefore, it must be said that Wu Zetian did a lot of things. She began to vigorously suppress powerful clans, and coupled with the chaos of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, this also caused the swallows that once graced the halls of the rich and powerful to fly into the homes of ordinary people.
This isn't just idle talk; the main point is that the influence of powerful families on the Ming Dynasty was indeed limited. Families with a tradition of scholarship and literary pursuits might be able to contend with some local officials and put them in a slightly difficult position.
However, as everyone knows, it's only because the imperial court doesn't take them seriously; the imperial court does have troops at its disposal.
Zhu Yunying was in a very good mood and looked at Jiang Huan, saying, "You also need to keep an eye on this aspect. I understand that the powerful families and merchants have some opinions. Many things we do well do not meet their expectations. I am blocking their path to wealth."
This is not just idle talk; such situations did indeed exist in feudal dynasties and agrarian societies. The policy of prioritizing agriculture and suppressing commerce was indeed a reality. Even though Zhu Yunying seemed much more enlightened, there were still some restrictions on commerce and suppression of merchants.
Things like the emergence of capital may happen in the future, but Zhu Yunying certainly doesn't want them to happen at this stage.
The Maritime Trade Office's revenue streams are well-known to many; the enormous profits have long been the envy of many.
However, it was the imperial court that ate the meat, while the imperial family could pick up the bones and gnaw on them. For many merchants, getting a share of the soup was not so easy, and it wasn't necessarily a good thing for them.
Many powerful families found the benefits of the Maritime Trade Office somewhat daunting, and could only watch with envy. In reality, it goes without saying that many things were indeed simply a matter of wishful thinking; there's no doubt about that.
This wasn't just empty talk; for some of the powerful and influential families in the Ming Dynasty, it was a real pressure. The Maritime Trade Office and similar agencies were actually more connected to merchants, and many of these families were prominent figures in their respective regions.
Merchants are always thinking about how to make more profits, and they are busy with many things. But some powerful clans occupy local areas and seem to be local tyrants.
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