Chapter 472: The Three Kings Become Vassals
The Zasak system retains the feudal princely system of the original Mongolian tribes, and also retains the exploitation and oppression of the herdsmen by the Mongolian princes.
For the emperor, both the Zasak system and the Tusi system were systems that would eventually be eliminated. But this will also be a long-term process, and the impact on the development and rise of the Ming Empire is not great now.
In the same way, educating the descendants of the Tusi and opening their eyes to the world to the children of the Mongol princes are all laying the foundation for the ultimate goal.
Perhaps one day, without the help of the imperial court, the children of the Mongol princes will spontaneously carry out reforms. Of course, such hope may not be very great.
Moreover, the development of the wool industry has increased the income of herders. Although they were still being exploited by the princes, the intensification of the contradictions seemed to have been delayed.
But this is not what the emperor has to worry about and consider now, he is looking at the whole country and the overall situation. Daming is forging ahead in the face of disasters, which is the general momentum and the general direction.
It is not only the victory of foreign aggression and expansion, but also the improvement of various systems, and the Ming Dynasty is undergoing changes from the inside out.
The celebration of the great victory of the war and Burma added a festive atmosphere to the capital before the Chinese New Year.
But not everyone is happy, and the mansions of the three vassal kings, Zhu Changhao, King Hui, and Zhu Changying, King Gui, are shrouded in coldness.
The emperor's decree has been issued, and three vassal princes will be vassals after the year, two will go to occupy the city, and one will be in Mekong. The mansion of the feudal lord has been built, or it has been repaired, or it is the residence of the prince of Champong, or the residence of the royal family of Chenla.
It stands to reason that both Mekong Province and Champa are already the territory of the Ming Dynasty, and there is no difference between them and the mainland. But this is only in name, in the eyes of the three vassal kings, it is still overseas, there are barbarians, there are miasma.
If it had been a few years ago, it would not have been a vassal, it would have been allocated.
But the temper of the nephew, these three vassal kings have also seen and pondered it clearly for several years, and they are not a good-looking emperor.
After the holy decree came down, there were more brocade guards wandering around the mansion, and the three vassal kings wanted to resist in tandem, or ask the noble prince to help intercede, who would dare to move forward?
After the feudal domain, there was no fief, and only half of it was given, and the other half was invested in the royal fund, which paid dividends every year.
This is a policy that has been implemented for a long time, and not only these three vassal kings, but all the other vassal kings in the interior are treated the same.
To say that the emperor is also generous, the royal porcelain kiln, weaving, glass and other workshops have contributed, so that the clan has a stake in investment.
You know, these are all projects that make a lot of money. If you invest in shares in advance, the dividends are very considerable, which is much better than just taking the dead money.
Self-reliance is the purpose of the emperor, and it is also the goal that the emperors since Emperor Jiajing want to achieve. But in terms of strength and methods, it is still the emperor today who has the most determination and will.
Don't you know how to run a business, bring me the money, and I will send someone to run it; If you have a little heart and interest, I will also open the door for you to facilitate and support you in policy.
It's just that the emperor's meaning is becoming more and more obvious, and it is becoming more and more difficult to endure the unearned gains of the clan, and the more and more disgusted with the illegal and criminal activities of the clan.
The same is true for the nobles, the emperor does not think that they are entitled to lie on the merits of their ancestors and enjoy them forever.
Zhu Chunchen, the Duke of Chengguo, was stripped of his title and exiled for his crimes; Xu Yunzhen, the duke of Dingguo, was exiled because of his undisciplined family style, disturbing the people and harming the people; Xue Lian, Marquis of Yangwu, was a lawless person, and was exiled except for the lord......
The nobles who have been suppressed by the civilian clique and have no influence of strength have been killed by the emperor a lot in the past two years, and they are all trembling and dare not move.
The Beijing camp, the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses, and the Jinyi Guard are all firmly in the hands of the emperor, and anyone who looks at it to death and complains may be caught.
The emperor's malice is full, and it has become more and more obvious since Pingliao destroyed the slaves. The reason is simple, there is a strong army in hand, and the gun is the hardest.
"Chang Ying, what are you doing?" When Zhu Changrun saw his brother visiting, his face changed.
Huiwang Zhu Changrun and Guiwang Zhu Changying are half-brothers, and in terms of intimacy, the relationship between brothers is always deeper.
But when you come here at this time, aren't you afraid that the emperor will suspect that no one can afford this crime of collusion and resentment?
Moreover, Zhu Changrun converted to Buddhism, worshiped Buddha and participated in Zen all day long, and did not understand the affairs of the world. For the Mekong Province, there is not much resistance, but for fear of getting into trouble.
Ruiwang Zhu Changhao is also a Buddha who is not close to women, but he loves money and often asks the household department for marriage expenses. After being reprimanded by the emperor, it was considered to stop.
Guiwang Zhu Changying hurriedly explained: "Brother Wang, don't be surprised, someone came this time, and someone accompanied him. ”
Someone is accompanied, it won't be Jinyiwei, Zhu Changrun looked behind King Gui, only to recognize the person, and his heart was relieved.
Zhu Yujian, the grandson of the Tang Dynasty, well, this person is accompanied, and it should not make the emperor suspicious.
Zhu Changrun breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly invited the guests to sit down, and ordered someone to serve tea and water.
Among the clans, the emperor's attitude towards Zhu Yujian and King Xin is still very good. Zhu Yujian also said that after the attack, he would give up the title of vassal king and only receive the official position he held.
This is a typical example and example set by the emperor, and Zhu Changrun and others know it very well in their hearts. But he also knew that he didn't dare to follow suit.
"This is a book given by Banzai, and the three princes have it." Zhu Yujian is obviously not only King Gui's companion, but also the emperor's order.
Zhu Changrun hurriedly knelt down to pick it up, which was also the routine of the royal family before the domain. The emperor usually gave the emperor Ming ancestral teachings, the Ming Huidian, the Five Classics and the Four Books, the Twenty-one History, the Tongjian Compendium, the Loyalty and Filial Piety Classics and other books to express certain expectations.
But after Zhu Yujian opened the bookcase, Zhu Changrun found that the books he gave were very different from what he imagined. Geography, history, technology, culture, and a Buddhist scripture.
"These are the ones that Banzai has chosen for the prince." Zhu Yujian said with a smile: "Long live also said that the Zhu family's affairs will be solved by the Zhu family themselves, and at most five years, the clan will no longer be drawn by the imperial court's finances." ”
It sounds a bit messy and a little scary. Five years, if you don't pay money, how can you live?
Zhu Changrun didn't know whether to thank him or not, and looked at his brother in confusion and confusion.
King Gui smiled bitterly and said, "Long live means that the clan will be paid from the fund, and combined with the descending system, the disadvantages of the clan can be well controlled. ”
The fund system has been in place for a year, and half of the money has been deducted; Five years later, almost three years of money were used as investments.
According to the emperor's calculations, the expansion of the production of the imperial factory workshops, together with the proceeds of the war bonds, and other investments, was almost enough to pay the clan.
Moreover, the surrender system has already begun to be implemented, and many clans that cannot be surrendered will become civilians one after another and fend for themselves.
Of course, there is a buffer period, and there is also policy support. The emperor has done his best to be benevolent and righteous, and he no longer knows the current affairs, so don't blame the emperor for turning his face and being ruthless.