"Dad, what do you mean by this?"
Zhu Yuanzhang's words stunned Zhu Biao. The two had been father and son for decades. Zhu Biao naturally knew how much Lao Zhu hated eunuchs.
Let’s not talk about how much bloodshed eunuchs have brought about by controlling the government in the past. Let’s talk about this person who doesn’t even cherish his own body. How could Lao Zhu like him?
Therefore, Lao Zhu explicitly ordered not to let eunuchs handle political affairs. The Hongwu Dynasty also used the fewest eunuchs.
What did Zhu Biao mean when he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words, was he going to let go of the eunuch? This is not at all like what the father could say!
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Biao and said,
"With the decentralization of power in the cabinet, the emperor will naturally fight for power. Isn't this another battle for imperial power?
Think about it, if the emperor wanted to compete with foreign officials for power, who would he rely on? "
A flash of understanding flashed in Zhu Biao's eyes, and he said in a deep voice,
"Royalty and eunuchs."
"Yes," Zhu Yuanzhang sighed, "You said that the eunuch has the power, haha, to put it mildly, it was the emperor who wanted to have the power in the beginning, and the emperor relied most on the caring eunuchs around him.
You see, whenever the eunuchs are in dictatorship, it is when the imperial power is about to be concentrated. The eunuchs are like the gangrene attached to the bones. As the imperial power becomes stronger,
In the end, the emperor could no longer hold the power, and this power naturally fell into the hands of the eunuchs.
We do what the emperor has the power to do, but we do not need eunuchs. All we have to do is rely more on your own family. "
Zhu Biao and Zhu Xiongying looked at each other. Neither of them expected that Lao Zhu's intention of not being an eunuch was actually here.
You think that grandpa just hates eunuchs, so he strictly prohibits eunuchs from participating in political affairs and only does chores in the harem.
It turns out that Lao Zhu has seen this far. The concentration of imperial power depends either on the royal family or eunuchs. Thinking about it this way, Lao Zhu's arrangements for Xiao Zhu's people also make sense.
"We originally thought that after deposing the prime minister, there would be no one to compete with you for power, but there is no other way. We have to form a cabinet again, and I am afraid that this eunuch will rise again."
Lao Zhu's two prohibitions strictly prohibit the things that the descendants of the Zhu family do.
Among them, the descendants of the Zhu family were very obedient in the matter of not being allowed to reinstate the Prime Minister. In the Ming Dynasty, they never mentioned this matter again. Even if the Prime Minister was needed, they just went to save the country and created a nondescript cabinet to replace the Prime Minister.
But the second ban was not maintained even for several years. As soon as Zhu Di entered Beijing, he immediately established the Dongchang, which not only allowed the eunuchs to participate in political affairs, but also turned it into a spy agency.
This is where the joint lies.
To strengthen the imperial power,
Therefore, the prime minister is no longer established, so the eunuchs are reused.
As for Lao Zhu's words, they have long been forgotten by Xiao Zhu.
Zhu Yuanzhang wiped his face and looked very tired. Unknowingly, the three of them had been chatting all night. When Lao Zhu looked at the time, he would soon have to go to court again.
Zhu Xiongying said with concern, "Grandpa, why don't you rest for a while? Your grandson will call you later when you go to court in the morning."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand,
“This cabinet matter still needs to be studied, and we have to think of a way to get the best of both worlds.
We won’t go to sleep, so you two can sleep for a while. After the morning court, we, Master, will go to the city to have something to eat. "
When Zhu Biao heard this, he said happily, "That's good. I'm tired of eating the food in the palace. It's better to go out and eat!"
"I either eat or sleep every day."
Lao Zhu complained, and then looked at his eldest grandson, "Let's go back to Xianshu Palace first. Grandson, please take a moment, we have to put on the dragon robe.
Boss, you can sleep here. "
"I got it, Dad."
Zhu Biao yawned. His father's arrangement was exactly what he wanted. He was too lazy to move. He lay on the familiar yet unfamiliar bed and fell asleep with two snoring sounds.
"I fell asleep so damn fast!"
Zhu Xiongying glanced at his father with envy. Good sleep is definitely an invincible talent. It would be great if he could wet his pillow right away.
Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Xiongying and his grandson returned to Xianshu Palace. Queen Ma had gotten up early at this time. After seeing their grandson and grandson coming in, Zhu Xiongying had a dark circle under his eyes.
Empress Ma said distressedly, "Chongba, you are so serious, why can't you say something during the day? Do you have to chat all night? It's just because the child is sleepy."
Zhu Yuanzhang said sheepishly, "Hey, we were so chatting that we lost track of time."
"Xiongying, drink a bowl of porridge to warm your stomach, and then go to sleep." Queen Ma patted Zhu Xiongying on the back. The hot breakfast was already prepared on the table.
Zhu Xiongying hummed obediently, picked up the bowl of porridge and drank it. Empress Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked,
"You don't want to eat?"
Lao Zhu shook his head and said, "Let's not eat now. After the morning court, we still want to take our eldest grandson to the city for a meal."
"Then you should finish your porridge and take a sip."
Queen Ma couldn't refuse and said,
"well!"
Lao Zhu also obeyed and sat down in rows with Zhu Xiongying. Queen Ma took the porridge and put it in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, and then went to get a basin of hot water behind her.
"Bubble feet?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was about to agree, but when he thought that his eldest grandson was here, he stopped taking off his shoes, waved his hand and said,
"Just soak your feet."
Queen Ma nodded.
Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his head, and while Queen Ma turned around, he winked at Zhu Xiongying, with a proud look in his eyes.
My eldest grandson, keep an eye on it. If you look for a wife in the future, you will look for someone like this!
Zhu Yuanzhang finished his porridge, stood up and spread his arms. Queen Ma helped Zhu Yuanzhang change into his dragon robe.
"Okay, let's go."
After sorting out every detail of Lao Zhu's dragon robe, Queen Ma patted Lao Zhu's chest and said.
Lao Zhu yawned and said, "Sister, why don't you give me a kiss?"
Queen Ma's face turned red and she said angrily,
"Chongpachi, the child is here and there! What are you talking about?!
We are all grown up, why are you so shameless? ! "
Zhu Yuanzhang chuckled, "What's wrong with the child here? Grandma kisses grandpa, it's only natural!"
Besides, kids love watching it too! "
Queen Ma looked at Zhu Xiongying. Zhu Xiongying was looking over expectantly. Zhu Xiongying raised his hand in time and said,
"Grandma, my grandson really loves watching it!"
"You two!" Queen Ma turned her head, keeping a distance from Zhu Yuanzhang, and said firmly, "No kiss!"
But there was no sound from Zhu Yuanzhang's end. Queen Ma looked over in confusion. As soon as she turned her head, she fell into the trap. Zhu Yuanzhang's big mouth was immediately printed on Queen Ma's face.
"Hahaha, let's go!"
Zhu Yuanzhang wiped his mouth, ate everything and ran away.
Queen Ma covered her face, her face was steaming, and she said helplessly,
"Zhu Chongba, how old are you! You are not ashamed!"
Although she said this, Queen Ma's eyes were full of tenderness. Obviously, Lao Zhu's earthy operation had clearly arranged Queen Ma's situation.
Although crude, it is useful.
"Xiongying, please take a nap for a while and change out of your dirty clothes. Grandma will wash them for you."
"I got it, grandma~"
Queen Ma didn't waste a large basin of hot water. She soaked the clothes Zhu Xiongying had changed into the hot water, and quickly left the palace with the basin in hand.
