Rebirth of the Ming Dynasty: Sixth Generation of Glory, I don't want it

April 12th.

Zhu Di ordered the re-establishment of the three maritime customs offices in Guangzhou, Quanzhou and Ningbo, which were responsible for verifying the identities of tribute envoys coming to China, arranging their food and lodging, and managing the ports.

Zhu Gaochi:

"Dad, there are too few Maritime Customs Offices. Now that we have opened one, let's open eight or ten. The people will be able to catch up quickly. These three are not enough."

April 16th.

Zhu Di sent the Minister of Revenue Xia Yuanji to dredge the Huangpu River.

Zhu Gaochi:

"Dad, should we follow Ye Zongxing's advice on water management last time? If not, then we should think about it again. Don't let the blockage get worse instead of clearing the water."

April 18th.

Zhu Di planned to send Hou Xian, the Junior Supervisor of the Imperial Household Department, together with the monk Zhixian, and selected strong men and horses to escort them on a mission to U-Tsang in the Western Regions to recruit the Shang Shi Halima.

Zhu Gaochi:

"Dad, can't you just beat him? My second and third brothers are both very idle."

April 20th.

Zhu Di ordered Chen Xuan to supervise the transportation of military pay by sea. The total annual amount of military pay by land transportation was 612,300 dan, but only 490,000 dan were safely transported.

Zhu Gaochi:

"Dad, we transported 600,000 tons of grain, but only 490,000 tons were delivered. This is not just a matter of how to transport the grain."

April 22nd.

Zhu Di planned to dismiss the elderly palace maids and several female officials in the imperial city, and those who had nowhere to go could be placed in Anle Villa in the capital.

Zhu Gaochi:

"Dad, what about the eunuchs? They will also grow old and get sick. They have also served our royal grandfather for most of his life."

April 21st.

Zhu Di issued an edict to ban gold and silver transactions and use the currency system, and those who violated the rules would be punished for their crimes.

Zhu Gaochi:

"Dad, I can't spend the banknotes and I can't buy anything. It's useless to ban them. I can't starve to death. I just ask that you stop printing more banknotes."

April 25th.

King Yi Bang-won of Joseon sent an envoy to pay tribute, reporting that Yi Bang-won's father Yi Dan needed borneol, agarwood, frankincense, and fragrant oil due to illness. Zhu Di ordered the Imperial Medical Bureau to supply them.

Zhu Gaochi:

"You are a small country, but my father is too good to them. If we are not careful, they will come to us for money four, five, six or seven times a year."

April 26th.

Zhu Di made a rule to banish criminals to Beijing:

Those sentenced to exile or less were allowed to reclaim land in Beijing. Those sentenced to beating with a stick were given cattle and seeds, and after five years, they were subject to the same taxes and labor service as ordinary people. Those sentenced to exile and migration were not given any wages, and after three years, they were subject to the same labor service as ordinary people.

Zhu Gaochi:

"The treatment of prisoners is no worse than that of disaster victims, so why are they disaster victims? They might as well just become bandits and become savages."

April 28th . . .

all in all.

In short.

Zhu Gaochi was so angry with his father in the previous court that his beard stood up.

When he returned to the palace at night, his father would chase him and beat him until the whole place was in chaos.

The injury ointment that Zhang Xin gave to Zhu Gaochi's father would run out every now and then.

Every day, Zhang Xin applied medicine to Zhu Gaochi.

Zhu Gaochi complained about Shashasha.

"Tell me, Jiangnan, last year, the people and some merchants in Jiangnan valued money over paper money, and exchanged 160 coins for one string of paper money. Prices soared, and the paper money system was in a state of chaos. What's the point of banning gold and silver?"

"That's great, isn't it? If the rich people in Jiangnan exchange their money with others first, we can exchange less money out."

"Oh my god, my wife, your idea of ​​thinking backwards is really good! Hiss——"

"You say, Dad, is he thinking of saving some money and going out to fight again? The amount of silver that can be exchanged for this treasure note is so limited?"

"That's hard to say. If Dad wants to hit me, then let him hit me."

"I noticed that you have no problem with dad spending money?"

"Shouldn't the mother be the one who has an opinion?"

"That's true. It's the wife of the family who worries about the money. My mother works so hard."

"hehe--"

···

"I really don't like the idea of ​​granting amnesty to the whole world after ascending the throne. When my father ascended the throne, those who abided by the law and discipline did not gain any benefits, but those in prison were released early."

"It's a heinous crime, but it's okay."

"Yeah, my wife is speaking with a southern accent now."

"Really? Why didn't I feel that?"

"Fortunately, the word 'la' is Nanyin."

"Oh, I really didn't think so."

"People in the south are always soft. Is Dad also soft now?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? After all, those who are pardoned will not be released immediately."

"I don't like that either."

"Then wait until you get a seat one day and change it!"

"I love hearing this!"

···

"Eunuch, what are my mother's plans? Although they are running around, there are still many people in the harem."

"Mother said that those who can move should be sent out to sea, and those who can't move should be resettled in Anle Villa in the capital."

"Great! Zheng He went to sea, so it's only natural for others to go to sea as well."

"My second and third brothers didn't get to take the throne this time. They were taken away by Prince Ning. This is a good opportunity for me to take the others out."

"That's true. One person leads a team, and one person is assigned 100 to 180 eunuchs. That's about right."

"I heard that all the eunuchs following Dad can fight?"

"You don't know my father. He doesn't like useless people, so the people under him must be useful. When they attacked, they made a lot of contributions."

"That's great. Those who can fight are paired with those in the palace who can serve. It would be great if we could bring back some high-yield grain seeds."

"My wife is really kind-hearted."

···

"When our father-son relationship was so unharmonious, there were still people asking me to be made the crown prince."

"Who?"

"An old fellow named He. There are also people named Qian and Zheng who have been asking for the title of crown prince for several days in a row. They can't wait for me to die."

"If we dig him out, we will definitely be able to dig out many people."

"My wife and I are thinking the same thing!"

"What's happening with the Jinyiwei now?"

"I don't know. My father wants to set up an East Factory and have the Queen Mother supervise it. But he hasn't made up his mind yet."

"Why bother? Grandfather Emperor has so many Jinyiweis, so he will be plotted against anyway."

"You don't know what kind of person my father is. He is narrow-minded. Besides, Zhu Yunwen is missing."

"Ok."

···

"Have you been playing with Li Jinglong recently?"

"How do you know? Hiss—"

"He has a dandy vibe."

"Uh..."

"Take Zhanji out to play when you have time. Don't stay bored in the palace all day."

"Ah, his schedule is even busier than mine."

"You are a father, and you threw your son to mom and dad. Don't you feel guilty?"

"Okay, okay. Bring it with you."

"Take San'er with you, he looks like a reliable guy."

"Then why not take Baoqing, Sai'er and Baoqing to watch a play together. Our mother doesn't like it. They probably haven't seen it before."

"Okay, you can arrange it."

"Wife is coming too? We haven't gone shopping for a long time. That's right. I haven't gone out with you since we came to the capital."

"I think you might as well ask mom and ask dad. In case they want to see it too."

"... Zhang Dahua, you really don't understand romance——"

"Ah, what does this have to do with romance?"

"Just pretend I didn't say anything...Lovely Zhang Dahua——"

"Go away, why are you kissing me? The medicine is all over my face!"

"Hey hey hey-"