Although he was reluctant to part ways, Joo Yoon-young knew very well that some things simply had to be faced.
For example, his brothers and sisters were scattered all over the world. This was not only because he was born into an imperial family, but also because as they grew up, each of them had their own lives.
Even though he was the emperor, it seemed he didn't have a better way to control these kinds of things. Especially now, when he wanted to do something, he needed to show some courage and seemed to have to make some choices.
They enjoyed a happy family dinner at the Wu King's Palace, but they couldn't stop certain things from happening.
For example, members of the Ming Dynasty's imperial family also began to relocate at this time, and no matter what they thought in their hearts, they could not stop it.
The decision to move the capital was not made by Emperor Yingshi; it had already been decided during the reign of Emperor Hongwu. Therefore, it seems that Emperor Yingshi is merely doing what Emperor Hongwu did not complete.
If one dared to complain, then one should complain about the Hongwu Emperor. However, this thought could only be kept secret in one's heart, because once it was revealed, it would not only be a great disrespect, but also a great act of filial impiety.
If it really comes to that, even members of the royal family can't expect to get away easily.
Zhu Yunying truly felt that he was doing something his father and grandfather hadn't finished; this was his job, and this was something he was supposed to do as a person of his status.
Yingtian Prefecture was indeed prosperous, but as a unified dynasty, it couldn't afford to remain confined to a corner of the country. Even though Beiping didn't seem like the best choice, Zhu Yunying really didn't have any better options.
This may not have been the only option for the Ming Dynasty; other dynasties seem to have done the same.
Watching the large entourage depart, Xu Miaoqing gently comforted her, "Your Majesty, in a few days, we will also be going to Beiping."
"I know." Zhu Yunying smiled and said nonchalantly, "No one is more determined than me to move the capital. The matter of moving the capital was decided when my grandfather and father were still alive many years ago. After so many years of delay, it has finally begun."
It's not fair to say it was delayed; rather, the city of Beiping has been under construction for many years, a long-term project that can't be rushed. Now, the preliminary preparations are finally complete, and we've entered the crucial period of relocating the capital.
Everything seemed to be in good order, and everything appeared to be under Joo Yoon-young's control, which was good.
For Zhu Yunying, as long as things were within his control, that was enough. He had many things to do and many policies to implement; he wouldn't be here wallowing in sorrow.
Since there was no time for farewells, Zhu Yunying returned to the palace, where he still had many things to do.
For example, the policy of merging the poll tax into the land tax also infringed upon the interests of the landlord class. Zhu Yunying knew that many landlords were very dissatisfied with this policy, but he didn't need to care too much about their dissatisfaction.
Indeed, the landlord class was an important group for Zhu Yunying in maintaining the ruling class, but these people could not be allowed to develop without restraint. Their interests had to be ensured to be consistent with the interests of the Ming Dynasty.
Xu Huizu was well aware of his mission: after the campaign against Goryeo, the imperial court had temporarily halted major operations. This made Duke Ying, Fu Youde, and Duke Liang, Lan Yu, somewhat anxious, as they were still thinking about waging war against the Oirat Mongols in the northwest.
Especially Liang Guogong Lan Yu, who was getting increasingly anxious watching Fu Youde make his mark over the past few years.
He had been training troops in the Northwest for the past few years, hoping to launch an attack against the Oirat Mongols as soon as possible; that was what he considered the most important thing.
To be honest, in the current imperial court, Fu Youde is considered by many to be the foremost military figure. In terms of achievements, this seems to be no exaggeration at all; some even believe he can be compared to Xu Da, the Prince of Zhongshan, and Chang Yuchun, the Prince of Kaiping.
Leaving aside the earlier events, let's just talk about the campaign against Yunnan and Guizhou after the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Fu Youde was the chief general in this campaign. It was this battle that made Fu Youde a Duke, instantly transforming him from a mid-ranking Marquis into a Duke.
Furthermore, the successful Northern Expedition in the first year of the Ying Shi era, even though it was a three-pronged army, Fu Youde was the nominal commander-in-chief, leading the central army alone, and all of this was due to his efforts. In addition, his achievement in destroying Goguryeo upon returning to the capital also made him famous throughout the land.
All of this made Fu Youde, this veteran, seem to have accumulated a wealth of experience and was putting immense pressure on Lan Yu.
It should be noted that Lan Yu was once under Fu Youde's command in the campaign against Yunnan and Guizhou. Lan Yu's greatest achievement was defeating the Northern Yuan in the Battle of Buyur Lake, which essentially destroyed their official system and made him famous throughout the world.
To be honest, the victory at the Battle of Buyur Lake was more significant than Fu Youde's contributions in Yunnan and Guizhou.
The northern enemies had always been the primary adversaries of the Central Plains dynasties, and at that time, the Northern Yuan was essentially a small Mongol court. The situation in Yunnan and Guizhou, however, involved rebellions and separatist forces, making their nature somewhat different from that of the Northern Yuan.
These two are constantly catching up with each other, and they are indeed making great achievements. Lan Yu is now hoping to defeat the Oirat Mongols and win consecutive military victories so that he can rightfully suppress Fu Youde.
After all, Lan Yu led a large army in the Northern Expedition that defeated the Tatars in the first year of Ying Shi's reign. He had already defeated the Tatars, a branch of the Mongols, and was now hoping to continue his efforts and deal with another force, the Oirat.
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