In one thought, Zhu Yunxuan thought of many things.
Historically, after Zhu Di succeeded to the throne, he made several Northern Expeditions.
It cannot be said to be a success, but it cannot be said to be a failure either.
In fact, a lot of achievements have been achieved.
Emperor Yongle's illustrious martial arts was difficult to match for emperors after the Ming Dynasty.
However, it is definitely a waste of people and money.
In the end, Zhu Di also died on the way back from the Northern Expedition.
But now it seems that Zhu Yuanzhang hopes that the Ming Dynasty will be stable in the future and the people will live and work in peace and contentment.
Lao Zhu is the emperor on horseback.
Since ancient times, the replacement of the throne has always been based on one generation of civil servants and one generation of military officers.
Only in this way can the country be stable.
Lao Zhu hoped that future generations would have the "Wenjing rule" like the Han Dynasty, giving the world time to recuperate.
When the country is strong enough, we can then deal with Bei Yuan.
But obviously, Zhu Di is a murderous king.
If he succeeds to the throne, going militarily is not what Lao Zhu wants to see.
Therefore, Lao Zhu did not let Zhu Di succeed to the throne. This is not to mention the whole reason, but at least one of the very important factors.
Originally, Zhu Yunxuan thought that Zhu Yuanzhang simply liked Zhu Biao more.
The relationship between Gu Nian and Zhu Biao was passed on to his grandson Zhu Yunwen.
Many people in later generations also thought so.
It seems now that history is far from as simple as I imagined.
The ancients only had limited vision, but they were definitely not stupid.
The reality of many things must be very complicated.
But no matter what, it is always better to let Zhu Di be the emperor than Zhu Yunwen.
After all, the history of past lives serves as a warning.
Moreover, even if Lao Zhu did not make Zhu Di the crown prince, Zhu Di would still rebel and stage a battle of peace.
How could Zhu Yunwen, who couldn't hold up a wall with mud, defeat Zhu Di?
It would be better to simply make Zhu Di the prince.
Emperor Yongle in history had both merits and demerits.
But he created the prosperous age of Yongle, organized and compiled the Yongle Grand Ceremony, and sent Zheng He to the West...
Overall, he can be called a wise king of the previous generation.
Zhu Yunzhen looked at Lao Zhu aside and shook his head secretly.
Judging from Zhu Yuanzhang's intention, it is obvious that he does not support Zhu Di, so this matter can only be dealt with slowly.
"Xi'er," Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a smile, "Grandpa Huang wants to ask you another question."
Zhu Yunxuan said obediently: "Well, Grandpa Huang, please speak."
Zhu Yuanzhang asked: "If you follow your idea, how can we pacify Mongolia?"
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Yunzhen with a smile.
Outside the pavilion, the singing of birds could be heard.
Zhu Yunxuan shook his head with an aggrieved look on his face: "Grandpa Huang, you are just making things difficult for Fu'er. Fu'er is so young, how can he know how to lead troops in war?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, and then he laughed slightly awkwardly: "This question is indeed not something you can answer. It's because Grandpa Huang has too high demands on you..."
Zhu Yunzhen thought for a moment, tilted his head again, and murmured: "But... there seems to be some way, but Zhu Yun'er doesn't know whether it's right or wrong, good or bad."
"It was only when Grandpa Huang asked that Xuer suddenly remembered."
"Oh?" Lao Zhu became interested and waved his hand: "But it doesn't matter."
Zhu Yunzhen nodded and said: "The emperor asked how to completely wipe out Mongolia. Zhu Yun'er felt that the problem is not with Mongolia, but with ourselves."
Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes lit up and he smiled happily: "Continue talking."
Zhu Yunzhen said: "During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the reason why Qin was able to sweep through the six kingdoms was not just because of its strong troops and horses."
"It's also because of generations of accumulation and the advantages of Qin's weapons."
"Cao Wei defeated Shu Han not because of soldiers and horses."
"The real reason is the scarcity of food production in the Shu Han Dynasty."
"So in Xu'er's view, if we want to truly defeat Bei Yuan, we need to strengthen the Ming Dynasty itself."
"Food, weapons, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, only by improving these can the Ming Dynasty be strong."
"In this way, the threat can be eradicated."
Zhu Yunxuan looked at Zhu Yuanzhang with some embarrassment and said, "Grandpa Huang, in my humble opinion, if you are wrong, Grandpa Huang, please don't be angry."
He even shrank his neck as he spoke.
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly and said: "Zhen'er is right, this recipe is the foundation of a strong country."
Zhu Yunxuan felt Zhu Yuanzhang's rough hands stroking his hair.
I heard Zhu Yuanzhang smile with satisfaction and say: "What you just said is right. Although it is a cliché, it is not easy for you to have such insight at your age."
Zhu Yunxuan smiled obediently: "Hey, thank you Grandpa Huang for the compliment."
In fact, he still has many ideas, but he is only seven years old at this time and there are some things he cannot say.
Being too monstrous is not a good thing.
Lao Zhu nodded and said as if he was teasing a child: "Xi'er, just now you were talking about scholars, farmers, industry and commerce? How can scholars, farmers, industry and commerce strengthen the country?"
Zhu Yunzhen hesitated for a moment.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Just talk about it, it's okay."
The weather in the afternoon was a bit sultry and surprisingly quiet. In the pool next to the pavilion, fish kept jumping out of the water, making a thumping sound, and then dived to the bottom.
Zhu Yunzhen said: "Well... in Xu'er's opinion, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce should start with business first."
"How to start?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked cheerfully.
Zhu Yunzhen said: "Then the business tax will be re-established. The current business tax is too light. Grandpa Huang, do you still remember Shen Wansan?"
Shen Wansan, formerly known as Shen Fu, was a wealthy businessman in Nanjing.
Zhu Yuanzhang built the city of Nanjing, and it can be said that he is one of the heroes.
It's just that this man likes to seek death, and he even shamelessly funded Zhu Yuanzhang to reward the three armies.
This can touch Lao Zhu's reverse scale.
The imperial power is supreme, how can a businessman reward the three armies on his behalf?
In the end, due to various reasons, Shen Wansan was confiscated by Lao Zhu and exiled.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded: "What's wrong with Shen Wansan?"
Zhu Yunzhen said: "Grandpa Huang, Shen Wansan is just a businessman, but he can fund the construction of Nanjing City."
"Moreover, you dare to brag about Haikou and reward the three armies for Grandpa Huang."
"Although this move is rebellious, it is not difficult to see that Shen Wansan is rich, or that the businessman is rich, and has a lot of money."
"But in reality, they pay very little in taxes."
"Grandpa Huang, I heard from my father that these businessmen value profits but despise justice."
"Didn't Shen Wansan also help the enemies of Grandpa Protector back then?"
"And then Grandpa Huang won the battle, and Shen Wansan became a stranger..."
Zhu Yunxuan was talking eloquently, but Zhu Yuanzhang did not interrupt, he just looked at it with relief and nodded with a smile from time to time.
He couldn't see through Lao Zhu's thoughts for a while.
However, collecting business tax is easier said than done. How to collect it is the big problem!
Although Zhu Yunxuan had many ideas in his mind, he could not only raise business taxes, but also further stimulate the development of the Ming Dynasty's commodity economy while collecting taxes.
But Lao Zhu didn’t ask, so of course he wouldn’t tell.
Don't forget, he is still a child now, a child of only seven years old.
"Xi'er," Zhu Yuanzhang asked, "did your father tell you these things, or did you think of them yourself?"
Zhu Yunzhen said: "Some of them were told by my father, and some were read in books."
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded.
Zhu Yunxuan said again: "There is one more thing that Xuer dare not say..."
Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand, "Speak frankly, Grandpa Huang will not be angry."
Zhu Yunzhen took a deep breath and said: "The emperor should not ban the sea, but should send ships to the sea."
After saying this, Zhu Yunxi immediately felt the temperature drop a few points.
The gaze falling on him seemed to have changed substantially.
A gust of wind blew by, and a chill could not help but feel on my body.
But in just a moment, it disappeared.
Zhu Yuanzhang was still smiling and asked: "Why do we need to send ships to sea?"
