Did Zhu Yuanzhang do his best?
With human power, he has already reached the limit.
Lao Zhu was not as fast as his eldest grandson in approving papers. He would do it all day long, for more than ten years. Before his eldest grandson took over, Zhu Yuanzhang did not take a day off or slack off for a day.
Zhu Yuanzhang did not waste food and clothing, and devoted all his energy to this country.
Perhaps his preference for his family has caused a lot of trouble, but we cannot blame him harshly.
Because this is the final anchor point of Zhu Yuanzhang's life.
If he doesn't even love his family and doesn't have any feelings anymore, and just blindly reviews and handles political affairs,
Then, it is difficult to call it a human being.
Zhu Yuanzhang has never been out of the capital since he went to Jiangnan in the second year of Hongwu. It is unimaginable that the Ming Dynasty can be stable and the state affairs will not be chaotic.
But after hearing Yang Shiqi's description, Zhu Yuanzhang still felt that it was not enough. Lao Zhu knew that he was going to retire, but his original idea of enjoying his old age quickly disappeared.
After we abdicate, what else can we do for the country?
Lao Zhu hasn't thought about it yet, but Lao Zhu feels that he shouldn't stop enjoying it just like that.
"Shiqi..."
When Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, he unexpectedly found that his voice was hoarse. Lao Zhu cleared his throat and said again,
"Shiqi, it's good.
Love the people like a father...Okay, we will post your words on all the palaces in the outer palace!
How many people have forgotten such a simple principle? !
We have experienced those hard days, and we also know that as long as we have a livelihood and food to eat, who the hell is talking about the old Lord Long every day? Talking about the afterlife?
It's us, we haven't done it yet..."
Lao Zhu shook his head dejectedly. Even if natural disasters were unavoidable, the presence of so many people affected by the disaster still brought Lao Zhu a great sense of frustration, as if everything was back to where it started.
But this was in front of outsiders, and Lao Zhu's vulnerability only appeared for a moment.
After closing his eyes for a while, he opened them again and saw the energetic Mr. Hong Wu again.
"It's not a problem for these sects to gather more and more. They will inevitably be taken advantage of by people with malicious intentions. As a leader, what do you do?"
After all, it’s Lord Hong Wu, whose thinking jumps very fast.
Even if the congregants are all pitiful people, Zhu Yuanzhang understands,
But just letting them gather in crowds is not a problem, nor can it solve the problem. So after Zhu Yuanzhang changed his mood, the first thing he thought of was,
Maintain stability.
Yang Shiqi saluted and said,
"Your Majesty, before the ministers came to Beijing, they had already disbanded the Bai Sect, and now they have all been dispersed to various state capitals.
After the disaster in the various states, there was a shortage of people. Wei Chen had already negotiated with the government offices of each state to let this group of believers work for relief. At the very least, they had to be given a job that could provide them with food. "
The purpose of breaking up the congregation is to avoid gathering together.
The purpose of providing relief for work is to allow them to put food on the table.
It was obvious that what Yang Shiqi said just now showed his compassion for these believers.
However, in terms of actual solutions, Yang Shiqi was completely devoid of emotion and the solution was extremely beautiful.
As long as they see the miserable state of the Bai Sect members, unless they are naturally ruthless evildoers, ordinary people will probably feel pity. Yang Shiqi is also a human being, and he is not unworldly. He also feels sorry for the Bai Sect members.
Most people feel sorry for them only because they are unable to help others.
People like Zhu Yuanzhang and Yang Shiqi are different. They also act emotionally, but they do not let their emotions affect their judgment when doing things.
Perhaps, only such people can truly help those in need.
Can truly be ruthless and rational at critical moments.
Zhu Yuanzhang stared at Yang Shiqi meaningfully for a while. If Yang Shiqi only had the ability to empathize, he would only be an ordinary person, because the ability to empathize is not an advantage.
If you are too empathetic to poor people and you are too mediocre, your ability to empathize will be like a knife, scratching yourself countless times.
But in addition to Yang Shiqi's strong empathy, he also has the decisiveness to cut through the mess with a sharp knife. These two abilities combined make him a king.
This is the necessary quality for statesmanship!
If they lack the ability to empathize but are very capable, such ministers can only be regarded as capable ministers, because they cannot put themselves in someone else's shoes and truly feel the pain and real needs of the people. How could they possibly How about formulating policies that benefit the people and the country?
If you have the ability to empathize but don't have the ability, as mentioned before, you will end up trapped in a maze called compassion, constantly hurting yourself and internally consumed.
But if you have both empathy and ability...
"Yang Shiqi, we have a high opinion of you, but we still look down on you."
Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, with unconcealable joy in his tone. This is the talent most needed to create a prosperous age!
Now Yang Shiqi has shown his brilliance, and the two pieces of rough jade next to him will shine brightly one day sooner or later.
Zhu Yuanzhang may not be able to see the day when Sanyang reaches his peak.
But Lao Zhu can now imagine,
What a scene it would be when these three people stood in perfect form in the eldest grandson's court.
It's really enviable...
Yang Shiqi lowered his head and saluted.
"We have no title for you for the time being. The position of Minister is something that some people will never be able to match in their lifetimes. But you are young and have already reached the rank of Minister, so let's do this first."
Moreover, what Zhu Yuanzhang did not say was that the current Minister of Rites did nothing wrong. The official position was a carrot and a pitfall. It was impossible to kick Zhu Tong back in order to promote Yang Shiqi.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Yang Shiqi is neither arrogant nor impetuous, but any smart person can understand that Zhu Tong was nearly forty years old and was an official of the Hongwu Dynasty.
And Yang Shiqi is not even over twenty-five. He is an official of the Shengwen Dynasty, so he can do it step by step.
Taking your time is the fastest.
Zhu Yuanzhang was extremely excited. It was not enough for the eldest grandson to rely on his relatives alone. He also had to have capable ministers and foreign ministers. The internal and external forces had to be balanced. Only then could the eldest grandson sit comfortably on the throne!
"Okay, please step back."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, and these three people passed the interview. Although the interview for the top leaders of Ming Dynasty was difficult, as long as they passed it, they would be successful from now on!
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Sanyang retreated.
After Sanyang retreated, Zhu Yuanzhang finally stopped pretending and was completely overjoyed. He excitedly patted the armrest of the dragon chair, as happy as a child who was almost seventy years old.
"Our eldest grandson is really lucky! Such good ministers gathered together to see him off!"
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly trembled and saw a figure in the middle of the court.
Ying Qi was looking at Zhu Yuanzhang dumbfounded. When he saw Old Zhu looking over, Ying Qi quickly lowered his head and said in horror,
"Your Majesty! I didn't see anything!"
