Is the father really not afraid of becoming the only one in the northwest?

Then what was the meaning of changing the title of the sixteenth brother to the King of Qing and sending him to Ningxia?

Now he has also handed over Xi'an Prefecture and Hanzhong Prefecture to me!

Did I really misunderstand the father's intention before? Did the father have no intention of weakening his military power? If that's the case, then he, Zhu Yan, will really become the only one in the northwest!

Zhu Yan thought about it and couldn't figure out what the father meant by doing this! In the end, he simply stopped thinking about it!

This is undoubtedly good news for him!

Since things have come to this, Zhu Yan decided to let it go. No matter what the future holds, with the father's order, he can basically control the overall situation in the northwest!

Although he has not yet understood the father's deep meaning! .

But such a precious opportunity was personally presented to him by his father, so he certainly would not let it go!

"Yan'er, why did your father also give you Xi'an Prefecture?"

"Is your second brother, the King of Qin, really not going back to Xi'an?"

Zhu Yan had decided to adapt to the situation, but Concubine Gao seemed to still be worried. She went directly to Zhu Yan's study and talked to him about this matter.

Looking at his mother's worried face, Zhu Yan felt a warm current in his heart.

If there is anyone in this world who can truly care about him regardless of gains and losses, it must be his mother!

"Mother, please don't worry about this anymore. After all, this is a good thing for me."

"As for whether my second brother can come back, that is not something I can predict or control. Maybe my father has other arrangements?"

Zhu Yan could only comfort Concubine Gao.

"Are you really not afraid that your father's move will have some bad effects on you?"

"Xi'an Prefecture also belongs to you, what will your brothers think?"

"Is there really such a good thing as pie in the sky in this world?"

Gao Guifei still reminded worriedly.

After all, this matter is not fair to other princes and is likely to cause controversy.

Moreover, after Xi'an Prefecture and Hanzhong Prefecture both belong to Zhu Jian, he will be the only one in the northwest, and even in the entire Ming Dynasty, he will become the most powerful king of the frontier, and no one can match him!

Even the popular Prince of Yan Zhu Di will be eclipsed!

Before, at least Zhu Di could compete with Zhu Jian and maintain a delicate balance.

But Zhu Yuanzhang's imperial edict completely broke this balance!

Among all the princes, the one who has the most objections to this is probably Prince of Yan Zhu Di!

Invisibly, Zhu Yuanzhang exacerbated the conflict between the fourteenth and fourth brothers, making the fourth brother, who was originally determined to compete with the fourteenth, even more dissatisfied with him!

"Mother, are you worrying too much?"

"Father only let me manage Xi'an Prefecture temporarily. After all, the importance of Xi'an Prefecture is self-evident!"

"My second brother is nowIf he is not in Xi'an Prefecture, it is unknown when he can come back. Under such circumstances, it is reasonable for the emperor to let his son take over Xi'an Prefecture temporarily! "

"Maybe my second brother will go back soon?"

"Even if my second brother really doesn't go back, the emperor will definitely send other capable princes to Xi'an Prefecture to be enfeoffed, don't you think?"

Zhu Yu had no choice but to persuade Concubine Gao again.

Concubine Gao nodded thoughtfully after hearing this.

Is it true that Zhu Yuanzhang let Zhu Yu take over Xi'an Prefecture only temporarily? Wait until other princes take over in the future?

Perhaps this is the most likely explanation?

"Okay, mother, don't worry about this anymore. I haven't done anything wrong, what can the emperor do to me?" ”

Seeing that Concubine Gao seemed to have been persuaded by him, Zhu Yu continued with a smile.

“Forget it, you should be more careful. No one can tell what is happening in the court!”

“By the way, has your father forgotten me?”

Concubine Gao suddenly changed the subject and asked.

Zhu Yuanzhang’s unusual behavior of delaying her return to Beijing also made her feel that something was wrong!

“Maybe my father knows that it is not easy for you to come here, and wants you to stay in Ganzhou with me and your grandson?”

“Don’t you want to stay for a while longer?”

Zhu Yu knew that Concubine Gao was thoughtful, and was afraid that she had unnecessary worries again, so he could only smile and shake his head.

“Mother, I have no other intentions. I naturally hope that you can stay in Ganzhou for a long time to accompany me and Zhan Yan. But there are so many concubines in the palace, and this honor is rare. "He explained patiently.

Gao Guifei looked serious, as if she wanted to clarify something, "Yan'er, do you think your mother is overthinking?"

Seeing this, Zhu Yan hurriedly changed the subject, "Oh, by the way, mother, I have some new ideas recently, and I want to discuss them with you. Can you give me some advice?"

He knew in his heart that even if the emperor's grandfather intended to summon Gao Guifei back to Beijing, he had to find a way to keep his mother in Ganzhou.

This matter is of vital importance and cannot be ignored.

"Oh? What new ideas does Yan'er have? ”

Gao Guifei’s curiosity was aroused. She was always interested in her son’s novel ideas.

Zhu Yu then took out a draft of the new policy on the fiefdom from his sleeve and presented it to Gao Guifei respectfully.

Gao Guifei took the draft and began to read it carefully.

However, after just a few lines of text, she showed an unbelievable look on her face!

The new policy proposed by Zhu Yu actually covers the entire northwest region!

Originally, it was only a policy for his own fiefdom, but now it even includes the original fiefdom of Qin Wang Zhu Chong!

This is undoubtedly a huge change!

Since Zhu Yuanzhang has ordered Zhu Yu to take charge of the affairs of Xi’an Prefecture, the formulation of relevant policies for Xi’an Prefecture is naturally within Zhu Yu’s authority.

This draft of the new policy mainly targets the two social groups of merchants and craftsmen.

Among the four major social classes of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, Zhu Li chose to carry out drastic reforms on two of them!

For example, he clearly stipulated that all merchants in the northwest region must pay monthly wages to their employees.

This measure is of great significance to solving the livelihood problems of the people.

Whether in ancient or modern times, the problem of wage arrears for employees is common.

In feudal society, due to various drawbacks such as the household registration system, the gap between the rich and the poor at the bottom is difficult to cross.

This unfair phenomenon seriously hindered the normal development of the economy.

Zhu Li knew that in order to develop the economy of Ganzhou and even the entire northwest region, these stubborn problems must be reformed and eradicated!

Only by allowing the people to obtain reasonable and stable income can their lives gradually improve, thereby driving the healthy development of the entire economic environment.

And Zhu Yu's policy will also be fully implemented and executed in Xi'an Prefecture and Hanzhong Prefecture!

After reviewing the blueprint for the new policy reform proposed by Zhu Yu, Concubine Gao, as his mother, was inevitably troubled by worries again!

Although the new policy reform is indeed a good deed, and Concubine Gao can also see that Zhu Yu's reform is indeed aimed at benefiting the people!

If it can be successfully implemented, it will surely be a dazzling political achievement!

However, such a reform is tantamount to openly contradicting the court's decree!

The household registration system of the Ming Dynasty is mainly divided into four major classes: scholars, farmers, workers, and merchants. In addition, there are special household registrations such as military registration, lowly registration, and slave registration!

And the treatment enjoyed by each class is completely different!

The gentry is naturally at the top, followed by farmers, but this is just a superficial phenomenon!

Workers, or artisans, include all kinds of craftsmen such as carpenters, blacksmiths, and gardeners!

Although merchants seem to be the richest group, they often rely on the support of the gentry. Some merchants are even just spokespersons for some aristocratic families!

The status of merchants is actually the lowest among the scholars, farmers, merchants, and artisans!

However, in reality, household registration is only a superficial system for powerful people. The ones who are really constrained are the ordinary people who have no power!

Zhu Li's reform policy will undoubtedly directly violate the interests of the merchant group, and then anger the aristocratic families behind them!

What is more worrying is that once this reform policy is known to the court, I don’t know how many impeachment memorials will be waiting for Zhu Li!

"Yan'er, should you get your father's consent before implementing this policy?"

Gao Guifei knew that it was almost impossible to get Zhu Yan to give up this idea.

She knew her son and his character!

What she was most worried about was how Zhu Yuanzhang would react after learning about Zhu Yan's actions.Yes!

"¨~ Mother, please rest assured. I assure you that my father will definitely support it!"

Zhu Yu assured confidently. He dared not say anything else, but based on Zhu Yuanzhang's disgust for merchants, he knew that even if his decree did not get Zhu Yuanzhang's support, it would definitely not be opposed!

If the court really made a fuss about this matter, at most he would be scolded!

More importantly, Zhu Yu also planned to use this opportunity to test what Zhu's attitude towards him was!

The old man's series of abnormal behaviors were really puzzling!

Instead of trying hard to guess, it is better to take the initiative to create some trouble to observe!

After hearing Zhu Yu's confident assurance, Concubine Gao did not dwell on this matter too much.

She just told Zhu Yu to keep a good sense of proportion!

In the following days, Zhu Yu stayed with his biological mother, wife and children in the palace!

"By the way, mother, I have prepared a special performance tonight!"

After dinner one day, Zhu Yu smiled at Concubine Gao.

"Are you taking us to the Grand Theater to watch a play?"

Concubine Gao asked curiously. When she was free, she would also take Gu and Li to the Grand Theater to watch a play.

So when she heard Zhu Yu say that there was a program scheduled in the evening, the first thing she thought of was to go to the theater!

"No, mother, you can watch it in the palace, you don't have to go out!"

Zhu Yu deliberately kept it a secret and smiled mysteriously.

In fact, it was just a fireworks show!

Fireworks had already appeared in the Southern and Northern Dynasties (Li Lehao), and in the Tang Dynasty, only the royal family could afford it!

It was not until the Song Dynasty that it began to spread widely among the people!

However, there is a world of difference between ancient fireworks and industrial fireworks in modern society!

The old system gift package contained all kinds of miscellaneous things, and there happened to be a lot of high-end fireworks!

Of course, he paid so much attention to fireworks, not just for the joy of being able to set off fireworks, but for the gunpowder in it!

There is a fireworks factory in Ganzhou area. On the surface, it is a place to make fireworks and firecrackers, but in fact it is a place to secretly study gunpowder!

Guided by his chemical knowledge and supplemented by the fireworks and gunpowder samples given to his subordinates, Zhu Li successfully developed gunpowder that was ahead of this era. Its power is far beyond the level of the world!

Of course, all these matters were quietly promoted in secret and must not be exposed in broad daylight!

The fireworks that Zhu Li set off this time were actually carefully imitated by the fireworks workshop based on the modern fireworks style he brought from the future world!

The blooming effect of these fireworks is unique in the entire Ming Dynasty, and it is definitely an unprecedented visual feast!

When the dazzling fireworks bloom in the night skyAt that time, not only the people in the palace were intoxicated, but also the people of Ganzhou Prefecture shared this joy together!

Tonight, the night sky of Ganzhou was more dazzling than usual, and the atmosphere was extraordinary!

Sitting in the courtyard of the palace, looking up at the colorful fireworks in the sky, Concubine Gao, Gu and others all had bright eyes.

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