"Brother Seven, why don't you know how to count?" Someone shouted.

Zhu Yu's eyes widened and said, "How can you smear people's innocence out of thin air?" ”

"What innocence? We've all read your papers, and none of them are right, are you ashamed? ”

Zhu Yu's face turned red, the green tendons on his forehead bloomed, and he argued: "I was born for a while...... I am also full of poetry and books, and the emperor is examined! ”

"What emperor taught it? When the emperor taught you, you always had diarrhea! In the crowd, a middle-aged prince with a white face and a long beard said with a smile that he was Lao Zhu's sixth son, Zhu Zhen, the king of Chu.

It turned out that in the past few days, the rest of the kings arrived one after another, Zhu Zhen, the king of Chu, Zhu Ao, the king of Su, Zhu Chang, the king of Qing, and Zhu Song, Zhu Mo, Zhu Dong, Zhu Ying, and so on.

Coupled with the kings who have arrived earlier, basically Zhu Yuanzhang's living sons, none of them are bad, all gathered in Beiping, even if Zhu Di ascended the throne, they did not come so completely.

Among these princes, they are obviously divided into three parts, including Zhu Zhen, the king of Zhou, Zhu Zhen, the king of Chu, and Zhu Chun, the king of Shu.

And Zhu Yu is obviously lacking in education.

As for those little princes, even if they are sealed, they haven't had time to become a feudal lord, and they belong to soy sauce.

By the way, Zhu Quan, the king of Ning, who had made mistakes several times before, was also brought.

Facing a room full of pigs, Zhu Rong's face turned red, he pulled a chair angrily, sat down, lowered his head and did not speak.

At this time, Zhu Di came in from outside, and Zhu Di's hand was still holding his precious grandson Zhu Zhanji.

Compared with Zhu Di, the black boy Zhu Zhanji made Zhu Rong's color change even more when he heard it, and he was frightened when he saw it.

However, Zhu Zhanji didn't want to let him go, and the black boy went directly to Zhu Rong.

"Seventh uncle, you can't do this, you can't understand the account, you will be fooled."

Zhu Yan was so angry that his face turned white, "It's not that I don't understand, I, I'm just ...... I'm a dignified vassal king, and I actually want to learn my child's lessons, it's too bullying! ”

Zhu Zhanji tilted his head, "But you don't even know how to teach children!" It's not bullying, it's helping people, helping students who are lagging behind...... Seventh uncle, study hard and strive to wear a little red flower at the end of the term! ”

Zhu Zhanji encouraged Zhu Rong seriously, but everyone who was still tense couldn't hold it back, and they all leaned forward and back, laughing so much that tears came out.

Zhu Rong has been domineering for half his life, and he was planted in the hands of a grandchild, which is really miserable.

Zhu Di's face was grim, and he waved his hand, "Don't laugh." ”

It took the kings a long time to recover.

Zhu Di sighed: "It's all my own family, let me tell you what is in my heart...... The rules of the clan left by the imperial examination are only afraid to be changed, and they are big changes. Xu Jingchang, tell the big guy. ”

Xu Jingchang took a step forward and said: "According to the rules of Emperor Taizu, the adult prince will be a vassal prince, granted military power, seal the country, and be a year. The eldest son of the vassal king inherits the throne, and the rest of the sons are demoted, and so on...... Emperor Taizu was wise and martial, gave birth to twenty-six sons, and in just one generation, he spread all over the north and south, and many famous cities became feudal states. If this continues, for a few more generations, the Ming Dynasty will have no seal, and the treasury will not be able to take out the money given to the vassal king, and it will not be able to support the three guards of the palace. His Majesty thus intends to reform the rules of the clan. ”

"In the future, all the children of the clan, including the prince, will be crowned princes when they reach adulthood, and the titles will be hereditary...... But it is not given to the feudal country, there is no royal army and horses, and the kings are all in charge, referring to the first-class civil officials. ”

Hearing this, all the kings did not change their color...... Even those who haven't settled in the domain can't stand it, it's too few!

How much money does a civil official have?

Zhengyi Yue Yu rice is eighty-seven stones, and half of them will be folded into treasure money. At the end of the year, roughly calculated, it is 500 stone of grain and 500 treasure money.

Of course, under Xu Jingchang's suggestion, the officials of the Ming Dynasty, especially the princes in Beijing, are already very good at giving themselves allowances.

But no matter how it is sent, that's it.

Looking at the vassal king's fortune again, the hundred officials are almost vomiting blood.

A prince has 50,000 stones of rice a year, 25,000 yuan of banknotes, 40 horses of brocade, 300 horses of silk, 100 horses of yarn and Luo, 500 horses of silk, 1,000 horses of winter and summer cloth, 2,000 taels of cotton, 200 taels of salt, and 1,000 catties of flowers.

Horse fodder, fifty horses per month. Its satin, the year to the craftsman, pay the palace to make its own.

I have to say that Lao Zhu is also used to it, and he is good for his son!

What's even worse is a vassal king, born and reproduced, and after a few generations, the king of the county, the general of the auxiliary country, and the lieutenant of the auxiliary country...... These people are a whole bunch of them.

Even if they exhaust the grain and rice of a province, they will not be able to satisfy their appetite.

The later the Ming Dynasty, the more the finance and taxes dried up, not only in the imperial court, but also in the local area.

If there is a vassal king in any city, it will not end well.

"Dingguo Gong, who is enough for you to give such a little money?" Su Wang Zhu Ao suddenly spoke.

Zhu Yu swept him out of the corner of his eye, and didn't say anything, obviously, this is a person who has not been taught a lesson.

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "I have already said it, if you don't belong to the domain, you don't raise soldiers and horses, compared with a first-class official, you can have some extra allowances, which is enough to live." ”

Zhu Ao snorted: "Dare to love our Tianhuang nobles, the son of Taizu, is it just enough to live?" ”

Xu Jingchang said unhurriedly: "Don't worry, listen to me...... The feudal soldiers and horses cannot be given, but the money can. I calculated that the imperial court still had many resources in its hands, such as canals, salt works, mines, forest farms, fishing grounds, as well as overseas trade, and in the future, there were also extraterritorial lands, which could be used as royal property. Since it is a royal property, it can be given to the princes. ”

Xu Jingchang said with a smile: "I roughly estimate that each vassal king can get about 300,000 taels of wealth when he becomes an adult, and the annual dividend is calculated according to 15 percent, even if it is 45,000 taels." It's several times more than Yulu, enough to live well, and it's not too much to eat! ”

Zhu Di nodded, "That's right, that's what it means, what do you think?" ”

The kings looked at each other, but Zhu Ao was still unconvinced and said: "Your Majesty, this money sounds like a lot, but if the courtiers have children, what should they do?" ”

Xu Jingchang immediately said: "At the level of the county king, you can get a property of 50,000 taels...... After three generations, the clan will have to rely on its own skills to support the family. ”

"What?" Zhu Ao stood up suddenly, and said angrily: "Xu Jingchang, Dingguo Gong!" Your family is in the same place as the country, how dare you bully the heavenly family so much? ”

Xu Jingchang was not in a hurry, "I have the title of Duke of Dingguo, but it is limited to one person, if I have several sons, except for those who inherit the title, the rest are all commoners." ”

"That's not going to work...... I don't accept it, the imperial examination has laid down the Ming Dynasty, and we princes should enjoy the glory and wealth, right? ”

He looked around, but no one answered, Zhu Ao was suddenly dumbfounded, you cowards, are you really allowed to be bullied?

At this time, Zhu Di suddenly said lightly: "Fourteenth brother, you don't want to take the money, do you still want to be the same as before?" ”

Zhu Ao was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, fourth brother, we are brothers!" ”

Zhu Di nodded, "It's a sibling brother, that's right!" But he's not! ”

Zhu Di suddenly pointed at Zhu Zhanji, then walked in front of Zhu Zhanji, stretched out his hand and grabbed his wrist, and said movingly: "Fourteenth brother, the fourth brother will die sooner or later, this country will be passed on, and in Zhu Zhanji's hands, he and you will not be so close." Zhu Yunwen was ruthless and forced the whole family of the twelfth brother to commit suicide...... If he wants to put me to death, he has not been polite! ”

Zhu Yunwen is still a nephew, and when Zhu Zhanji ascends the throne, he will be a nephew.

The feelings will only be more indifferent, and the attack will be more ruthless, without any burden.

Zhu Ao only felt cold all over, and almost cried: "Fourth brother, Taisun Renxiao, it will definitely not be like Jianwen!" ”

Zhu Di shook his head vigorously, "That's nature, my grandson, definitely not Jianwen's brute." ”

"Then, what else is the fourth brother worried about?" Zhu Ao said stupidly.

Zhu Di couldn't cry or laugh, "Fourteenth brother, the court can't afford to spend it, and Dingguo Gong also said it...... The fourth brother will tell you one more word, and the fourth brother is also afraid, afraid that you will learn from the fourth brother! ”

In a word, like a thunderbolt on a sunny day, when the head exploded, Zhu Ao seemed to be holding ice in his arms, and it was cold from the inside out.

He hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed, "Fourth brother, how dare the younger brother have the intention of rebellion, if the fourth brother is suspicious, just kill the younger brother, why bother to scare the younger brother?" ”

At this time, the rest of the princes, including Zhu Hu and Zhu Zhen, were all sincerely afraid, bowed down and said: "Your Majesty, the ministers have absolutely no such intentions, please Your Majesty will learn from it." ”

Zhu Di waved his hand, "I didn't think about Jing Hardship at the beginning!" ”

In a word, all the kings lost their voices in unison, sweating profusely and trembling all over.

Xu Jingchang took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty, reforming the clan regulations can not only save expenses, but also fulfill the righteousness of the whole family, which is really the best of both worlds. ”

Zhu Di nodded, "What do you say?" What else is there to say? ”

Zhu Zhen, the king of Chu, suddenly stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, the younger brother still has some hesitation, if the new method is followed, what should the children of the clan do?" Is it just this money to get by? ”

Xu Jingchang said: "Naturally not, wait until the clan multiplies in the future, and the number of people increases." Whether it is studying for the imperial examination, or throwing a pen from Rong, or doing business to get rich, you can choose at will, without restrictions. ”

Zhu Zhen's eyes lit up, and he smiled happily: "That's true, God's grace is mighty!" ”

It turns out that Zhu Zhen, the king of Chu, is a capable person, he doesn't want to be trapped in the palace for the rest of his life, if he can look around and enjoy the infinite scenery of the world, it will be a great thing.

With him taking the lead, the rest of the kings agreed...... Among them, the most active is Ning Wang Zhu Quan.

"Dingguo Gong, Xiao Wang just wants to ask one thing, can I get the money, can I make up the taxes owed to the court?"

It turns out that this impostor Han Wang lent money, and he still has arrears on his back!

Without waiting for Xu Jingchang to speak, Zhu Di smiled and pulled Zhu Quan's arm, "Don't be afraid, this fourth brother will pay it back for you." ”

Hearing this, Zhu Quan's nose was sour, and he almost cried.

Fourth brother is so good!

Then Zhu Di smiled and said: "Let's go, you all follow the fourth brother and go to the Martyrs' Ancestral Hall to see how our Ming Dynasty founded the country!" ”

(End of chapter)