Zhu Di stood up and said slowly.

"Jiang Xinghuo still has the last three classes, and he will be released from prison, before the next class, I will go to prison to listen to one or two classes, observe his person, and finally judge whether I want to use his methods to develop the national strength of the Ming Dynasty and help me complete the world-famous feat of 'Longzhi Tang and Song Dynasties, and Yuanmai Han and Tang Dynasties'."

"In addition, what the master said, first remove Jiang Xinghuo's intervention, just the matter of the two princes, one south and one north, is also something that needs to be discussed."

Zhu Di's mind is actually very easy to understand.

In fact, whether it is the 'emperor-prince' division of power in southern Beijing, which was nominally vetoed by Zhu Di, or if the historical line is not interfered with by Jiang Xinghuo, Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi will inevitably appear in the future.

The root cause lies in the general state of the two countries in the north and south in the early Ming Dynasty.

The south and the north have been divided for hundreds of years, and they have been completely separated from the imperial examination system, cultural level, living habits, and sense of belonging.

Therefore, for the unification of the Ming Dynasty, the Yongle Dynasty and even the next two or three generations of kings must choose this road.

- There has to be someone in the south, and there has to be someone in the north.

So if Zhu Di went to a certain capital by himself, in Zhu Di's heart at this time, it would be better to let his two sons go south and north.

Because in this way, not only Nanjing and Beijing need to be guarded, but the problem of people being guarded will be solved immediately.

Zhu Di can also be liberated from a fixed position, and even said that the two sons are divided into two capitals, and Zhu Di himself took his soldiers and horses to the north to conquer Mongolia, and he didn't have to worry about his departure at all, and a certain capital was unguarded.

The two sons can avoid getting together and the contradictions become more and more intense, causing the courtiers to stand in line, fighting each other, and fighting incessantly, affecting Zhu Di's imperial power.

Zhu Di can also observe their abilities through their respective attitudes and performances in governing places and handling events, and see who is more suitable to be the successor to his throne.

Therefore, Zhu Di believes that there are many benefits to testing the two sons separately.

Avoid infighting, avoid the dismantling of imperial power, solve the need for people to guard southern Beijing, and be able to better observe who is more suitable to be the prince.

Moreover, for the problem of "military power" that Zhu Di is most concerned about, Dao Yan also gave a solution.

Throwing together the generals who were at odds with the two sons, neither of the sons could influence another group of generals who were more supportive of him in the distance, while the emperor could firmly grasp the power of the army through cross-control.

But there is one more critical question.

After the two sons separated, how to investigate?

If it is a draw, then whoever draws Beijing will lose!

Because of the four years of Jingjing, under the exhaustion of sustainable water, all for the sake of war, the manpower and material resources of the Northern Parallel Capital Division have long been dried up, the population has plummeted, the arable land has been wasted, and the poor are left with white land.

On the other hand, Nanjing has always been the rear of the Jianwen court, except for the last Yan army to cross the river, it has not suffered any war at all, with a large population, fertile land, and the Yangtze River shipping, which can be described as extremely rich.

Therefore, compared with Nanjing, Beijing is not on the same level at all.

Zhu Di looked at Dao Yan and asked, "Who does the master think will go to Nanjing?" Who goes to Beijing? How to fair the inspection? ”

Dao Yan turned the Buddha beads in his hand and said: "Your Majesty thinks that the important place is not who goes to Nanjing or who goes to Beijing, but the word 'fairness'. ”

"The northern land is dilapidated, and the population of Beijing was only more than 100,000 in the eighth year of Hongwu, and it has developed for nearly 20 years, and now counting military households, there are only 60,000 households in Beijing, and the population is only more than 300,000."

"On the other hand, in Nanjing, there are 140,000 households that can be determined, with a population of more than 700,000, and the population is probably close to 900,000, that is, nearly one million, including the merchants and officials who came from the Jiangnan area, the shift craftsmen who are recruited to build various buildings every year, and the supervisors and supervisors of the country."

"In terms of population alone, there is a gap of more than three times between Nanjing and Beijing, and in terms of the fertility of the land, the volume of trade routes and trade, culture and education, etc., it is not the same."

Dao Yan concluded: "Therefore, if Your Majesty intends to examine the two princes fairly, then the gap between Nanjing and Beijing must be determined according to the population, taxation, trade, culture and education, etc., and a few fairer multipliers in different aspects will be used to smooth out the gap between the two sides, so as to conduct a fair investigation." ”

"At the same time, it should be noted that the multiplier in these aspects should not be too large in some aspects, such as population growth, which is because the population of the south is almost to the extent of crowding the city, and the decline of the north must be relocated, and the population is full.

Zhu Di rubbed his eyebrows slightly, put down his hand and said.

"What the master said is very reasonable, so it is fair, as for how to determine these multipliers, Beijing's affairs, the master has been in charge for four years, I think even if there is something unclear, just go to the letter to understand, and the household department needs to provide the corresponding information in Nanjing, right?"

Dao Yan replied: "That's right, Xia Shangshu has to look at the information to rebalance and determine, and finally explain the reason to His Majesty." ”

"Natsuharaji?" Zhu Di bowed slightly, "Xia Shangshu is doing things, I have always been at ease, then I wrote an edict in my hand, and Master Daoyan went to explain it to Xia Shangshu on my behalf." ”

Looking at Zhu Di's draft edict, Dao Yan smiled.

"Qiangang is arbitrary, only in the thought of His Majesty's Sacred Heart, as long as His Majesty does not say the decision in his heart, or draws lots fairly, then the person who makes the rules will definitely not favor either side."

Hearing this, the corners of Zhu Di's pursed mouth also moved.

That's the reason, as long as he is not sure about the final result, then anyone who wants to make a fuss about the rules of inspection has to weigh whether he will lift a stone and shoot himself in the foot.

At the same time, Jiang Xinghuo's variable is the same reason.

As long as Zhu Di doesn't say which side to put Jiang Xinghuo, who worships as a national teacher, then any party's plan will also be self-defeating.

Zhu Di personally drafted the edict and handed over the task of inquiring about the population, taxes, products, commerce, and the number of scholars in Nanjing and Beijing, as well as information on children, talents, and people, to Xia Yuanji, and asked him to verify the relevant multipliers.

Zhu Di handed the edict to Dao Yan, looked at Dao Yan and said.

"The matter is very big, and it involves the matter of establishing the prince, except for Xia Shangshu, no one else can know about it."

Zhu Di believes that Dao Yan has not made any mistakes in following him for so many years, and this bit of proportion is still there, and he just habitually admonishes casually.

"Of course."

Daoyan Gujing's expression revealed a trace of inexplicable meaning.

"I won't go into details, the master must be clear and tight, the prince's decision is to let the eldest and second children go to Nanjing and Beijing separately as the master proposed, and the fixed year can be set for a period of time, and finally according to the multiplier rules formulated, to examine their achievements in all aspects, and finally determine the position of the prince."

"No matter who becomes the prince, the other will go to the anointed land to be crowned king, and swear to the ancestral temple with blood that the future Ming Emperor will not harm him for any reason or by any means."

Dao Yan nodded, this method is quite fair.

In fact, it is precisely because of this special era and special people that there will be a dispute between the princes.

It's just that at present, Zhu Gaochu has the full support of Zhu Di's basic plate, the Jing Nanxungui Group, and Zhu Gaochi is not in good health and is close to the civil official group, which is not liked by Zhu Di, so there is such a thing as the dispute between the princes.

After the solution to how to deal with the dispute between the two sons was determined, Zhu Di's expression was also a lot more relaxed.

The two sat opposite each other, which was considered to be the end of the king's and minister's play, and switched to the mode of friends chatting.

"In fact, I also know in my heart that the reason why there is today's dispute is nothing more than that I myself can't make up my mind and can't make up my mind because of this kind of involvement."

"But Master, you should understand my troubles."

Zhu Di's expression was full of helplessness.

Only at this time did Zhu Di not look like an iron-blooded emperor, but an old father who was worried about his son.

"Although the second child has a reckless and irritable personality, but during the Battle of Jingjing, he did make great contributions, especially the two fierce soldiers in Gaocheng and Jiahe, if it weren't for the second child's hard work to stimulate morale, our army's heavy cavalry was obviously exhausted to sweat and heavy armor, and still rushed with it, I'm afraid I would have been defeated long ago."

Zhu Di paused and said: "Of course, the biggest shortcoming of the second child is that he does not understand government affairs, and the second shortcoming is that he rarely listens to the persuasion of others, and he has been a demon king of the world since he was a child. Jiang Xinghuo can control him, it's really the so-called one thing descending one thing, even I can't think of it. ”

"Time is also fate."

Dao Yan stopped the Buddha bead in his hand and said meaningfully.

"This is not the creation of the second prince."

"As for the Boss." Zhu Di shook his head, "I feel indebted to him and understand his caution and hard work, but I also don't like him to get too close to the civil official. It's the boss's body! ”

"I'm afraid that if I make the eldest prince the prince, when the time comes, something like my eldest brother will happen, and I will really follow the old path of Emperor Taizu Gao."

What Zhu Di said, every word is sincere, this is a rare expression of the emperor's true feelings, and Dao Yan was also a little moved for a while.

Dao Yan sighed lightly: "Your Majesty thinks that all this is too similar to the old things of Hongwu, and even like if Your Majesty appoints the eldest prince as the prince in the future, there is an accident because of his body, and if His Majesty wants to pave the way for the future grandson, the matter of Jingjing will have to be repeated." ”

Zhu Di was silent for a moment, and finally nodded.

This is Zhu Di's worry, if Zhu Gaochi is healthy, then in fact, he can't fight for the reserve.

But Zhu Gaochi was often dizzy and nauseous at a young age, his body was weak and weak, and sometimes he would faint if he was sleepless and anxious.

This information can't be hidden from Zhu Di at all.

"Taisun."

Zhu Di fell into deep thought.

The boss also has an advantage, that is, compared with the second child, the boss has an heir, and Zhu Zhanji is smart and clever, which is very liked by Zhu Di and Queen Xu.

Therefore, Zhu Di's mind is not without the idea of making the boss the prince, then he will make Zhu Zhanji the grandson.

This is the same path of his father Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Yuanzhang made Zhu Yunwen his grandson after the death of the crown prince Zhu Biao, instead of choosing one of the vassal kings.

But again, Zhu Di knows the consequences of doing so better than anyone else.

That is, it is easy to trigger another battle of appeasement.

The second child was originally qualified to be the prince, but if he was made the emperor by his nephew, then Zhu Di's mentality of the second child could be repeated almost identically.

Because Zhu Di himself is a precedent.

Zhu Di came back from his contemplation and looked at Dao Yan, his eyes gradually becoming firm.

"I'll talk about the grandson's affairs later."

Looking at Zhu Di's appearance, Dao Yan also knew that the chatter should be over, so he got up and left.

Zhu Di looked at the back of the old monk Daoyan, and finally just crossed his waist and shook his head.

Pity the hearts of parents all over the world.

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Household duty.

Xia Yuanji had just sent Li Zhigang, who had come to ask for the funds needed to expand the establishment.

Li Zhigang opened his mouth, one is the original Ministry of Rites that can't spend a year, Xia Yuanji is indifferent to this.

Originally, the establishment of the "embassy and consulate" system of the Ming Dynasty actually required the main cost of personnel and training, and other expenses were not much.

After all, the envoys of the Ming Dynasty sent to outside countries, and the places they use, the food and clothing must be borne by the local countries free of charge.

Otherwise, would the Ming Dynasty have to travel thousands of miles to send it?

According to the principle of "three-ring diplomacy", even if you want to send ambassadors of the Ming Dynasty, you must first send them to Korea, Japan, Annam, Ryukyu and other countries.

Add up to 20 people, that is, the cost of the Ministry of Rites next year because of the establishment of the "embassy and consulate" system.

And Li Zhigang directly pressed the "three-ring diplomacy" to fill up, and the full establishment of personnel from 20 small countries asked Xia Yuanji for funds, how could Xia Yuanji agree?

Of course, this is actually very likely to be Li Zhigang's advance and retreat, which is nothing more than to show the newly acquired authority, and by the way, to raise the psychological expectations of the household department, so that when the funds are really needed next year, it will be easier to speak.

Seeing Dao Yan come in, Xia Yuanji still didn't stop the brush in his hand.

If it was before, Xia Yuanji would naturally stand up and greet him.

However, after the two of them broke their hearts, since they became fellow travelers, they wanted to strive to build a world of Datong that was "taken from the people and for the people", so they naturally felt a little less polite.

"Xia Shangshu, Your Majesty's decree."

Dao Yan took out Zhu Di's holy decree from his sleeve and handed it to Xia Yuanji.

Xia Yuanji was slightly surprised, and then after reading it, he felt that it was a little tricky.

"There's something you need to do extra, old man."

"Say." Xia Yuanji looked up at Dao Yan, "It's just that this matter is not easy to do." ”

"It's not about doing tricks, it's about going to the file of the household department and checking one thing."

"What's the matter?" Xia Yuanji was a little puzzled.

From the sleeve of the black robe, Dao Yan took out another piece of paper that had already been prepared, spread it out and handed it to Xia Yuanji.

"Lao Wei will give you a scale, according to which you can find out the number and proportion of large, medium and small landlords around Nanjing, as well as the proportion of landlords and tenant farmers and yeoman farmers, as well as the number and proportion of rich peasants, normal peasants, and poor peasants among yeoman farmers."

Xia Yuanji took the paper, but there was a faint uneasiness in his heart, why did Dao Yan want these numbers and proportions?

It stands to reason that if it is an investigation between princes, it is only necessary to count the people who pay taxes and those who pay taxes, and it does not matter how much property they have and how to divide it.

Xia Yuanji looked at Dao Yan, and Dao Yan just smiled meaningfully.

(End of chapter)