As Zhu Yunwen's absolute confidant, and his personal little cotton-padded jacket.
Huang Zicheng knew what Zhu Yunwen was thinking.
I saw him clasping his fists and saying respectfully: "Your Majesty, the late emperor divided the kings and gave them military and political power in order to guard the border and defend the Northern Yuan Dynasty."
"Now Beiyuan has long been destroyed, the world is at peace, and there is no shortage of good generals in the court."
"In my opinion, the important task of guarding the border should be borne by the imperial court."
His meaning was simple, it was time to take back the military power in the hands of the feudal king.
Although Lao Zhu had almost cleaned up the nobles in Huaixi, he also left many generals for his grandson.
For example, Qu Neng, Pingan, Sheng Yong, Tie Xuan, Xu Huizu, Prince Consort Mei Yin, etc.
These people have real skills.
After hearing what Huang Zicheng said, Qi Tai and Fang Xiaoru also agreed.
Obviously, they had the same opinion on how to treat the feudal king.
Zhu Yunwen nodded secretly in his heart.
At this time, he noticed that Yang Xuan didn't seem to express his opinion yet, so he asked: "Uncle, what do you think?"
"His Majesty."
"I would like to ask Your Majesty if you want to reduce the vassal status?" Yang Xuan asked.
"Why, does my uncle think that the vassal clan should not be reduced?" Zhu Yunwen asked back.
"No, it is necessary to reduce the vassal status." Yang Xuan shook his head.
"It seems that my uncle also supports me!" Zhu Yunwen smiled.
"I support Your Majesty in reducing the vassal state, but it is obviously not feasible to reduce the vassal state at this time." Yang Xuan said seriously.
"Why?" Zhu Yunwen was curious. In his opinion, it shouldn't be difficult to reduce the vassal status!
He is the emperor, how dare these vassal kings disobey his imperial edict?
If this is the case, you can save yourself the trouble and just send an army to suppress it!
"Your Majesty has just ascended the throne. The most important thing now is to take charge."
"For the vassal king, there should be no unnecessary actions, but rewards should be given to appease his heart."
"When the time is right, we can then reduce the vassal status."
Yang Xuan explained and put forward his own suggestions.
What he meant was very clear.
The little emperor has just ascended the throne and has not yet settled down, so he is eager to attack his uncle.
What does this make others think?
What do you think of you as the emperor?
After listening to Yang Xuan's words, Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly.
He should indeed be on the throne now.
Although he did not achieve his goal, it was enough to know that the people he relied on supported him in reducing the feudal clan.
"What my uncle said makes sense, so don't worry yet!" Zhu Yunwen said with a slight smile.
Hearing this, Yang Xuan felt relieved, as long as he could listen to what he said.
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Beiping, Prince Yan's Mansion.
Zhu Di is very angry now. His father has passed away, so it would be fine if he, his son, is not allowed to return to Beijing for the funeral.
After all, this was what Lao Zhu had stipulated during his lifetime, and it was written clearly in the "Ancestor's Instructions": within three years after the new emperor ascended the throne, the vassal princes were not allowed to come to the court and could only stay behind to guard the vassal.
But why don't you even give me a discount?
And he couldn't wait to bury his father. What did he want to do?
Zhu Di, full of anger, went to Qingshou Temple to chat with Dao Yan.
After listening to Zhu Di's words, the old monk Daoyan smiled and said nothing.
"Old monk, why are you laughing?" Zhu Di glared at Dao Yan.
"Your Highness, don't you still understand?"
"The new emperor is guarding against you, the vassal kings!"
"If the poor monk's prediction is correct, the new emperor should be thinking about how to reduce the vassal status now."
Dao Yan said slowly.
"I have already anticipated this. As long as the imperial decree comes down, I will just hand over my military power."
Zhu Di hummed.
In his view, to cut down the vassal state, as long as he surrenders military power, it will be fine.
He was still a vassal king and had the court to pay his salary.
At the very least, prosperity and wealth are indispensable.
Now Zhu Di, although he is not convinced by Zhu Yunzhen and is unwilling to accept it, he still doesn't want to rebel.
After all, the risk is too great.
From ancient times to the present, among the unified dynasties, which vassal king has successfully rebelled?
Besides, I have a wife and children, so I can’t do this!
Dao Yan looked away from Zhu Di and said nothing.
He knew that Zhu Di would never raise an army if he was not forced into a corner.
Now, he only hopes that the little emperor in the capital can give him some help.
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Beijing.
Zhu Yunwen seemed to have listened to Yang Xuan's suggestion and was not in a hurry to reduce the vassal status.
He issued edicts to implement a benevolent government, pardoned the guilty, and exempted the people from arrears in taxes.
At the same time, he also issued an edict to the world to seek talents and talents, implemented a series of measures that were beneficial to people's livelihood, gave the elderly people rice, meat, cotton, silk and other materials, and ordered the government to adopt widows, widows, lonely people, and the sick.
His actions also made the whole world appreciate the new emperor's kindness.
At the very least, every day when going to court, officials would report to Zhu Yunwen from time to time, saying how grateful the people were to the new emperor.
One day, an official even took out a Ten Thousand People Umbrella in court.
This made Zhu Yunwen extremely happy, and his vanity was greatly satisfied.
The court was filled with compliments, and Yang Xuan had to remind Zhu Yunwen.
Lest the little emperor lose himself in the compliments.
"Uncle, don't worry, I'm not dizzy yet." Zhu Yunwen responded confidently to Yang Xuan.
Seeing this, the latter thought about it and said nothing more.
After all, I taught myself, and confidence is not a bad thing.
Young people just need to have confidence.
Besides, Zhu Yunwen is now the emperor, so he has to worry about his face.
Furthermore, if I say too much, it will inevitably not arouse his resentment.
He still believes in the saying: Just teach people once.
When Zhu Yunwen suffers a loss, if he talks to him properly, the effect will definitely be better.
In this way, time came to August, and Zhu Yunwen's reputation had been greatly improved in these two months.
His will will be carried out perfectly.
He felt that he should be regarded as the real emperor now.
It's time to do some things.
Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai in front of him.
He expressed his intention to cut down the feudal clan.
He didn't call Yang Xuan today because he felt that he was doing what Yang Xuan said.
Take power first, then cut down the vassal.
Now that he is in power, it is time to cut down the vassals.
Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai were very excited when they heard the purpose of Zhu Yunwen calling them here.
At the same time, I also felt that they were the people the emperor trusted the most, and Yang Xuan was nothing.
"Your Majesty, King Yan is the oldest among the kings and the strongest among them."
"If the imperial court wants to reduce the vassal state, it must first reduce the Yan vassal state."
Qitai was the first to express his opinion.
"Your Majesty, I have different opinions."
Seeing this, Huang Zicheng spoke quickly.
Zhu Yunwen looked at him again.
"Your Majesty, the Yan vassal is powerful and has always had prestige among the kings. If the imperial court chooses the Yan vassal as its primary target, the other vassal kings will definitely support the Yan vassal openly or covertly."
"At that time, once the reduction of vassalage fails, the prestige of the imperial court will inevitably plummet."
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