The Ming Dynasty started with caution

Yanfu, new courtyard.

Yan Chengjin asked for leave for two days, and it must have spread in the court that he wanted to ask for help in reorganizing the armor system.

Even if you don't really think it, it will become true after passing through the mouth of the clerk.

He Neng trotted in: "Young Master, there is someone outside who says his name is Zhang Cai. He looks like the God of Wealth in the portrait. He says he is the young master's friend."

Zhang Cai came to see him, which further showed that the Lijia system had spread in the court.

Not long after, a man wearing blue Confucian clothes appeared in the old courtyard.

When he returned to Yan Chengjin's mansion for the first time, Zhang Cai was in a hurry, but he still looked around the small courtyard where he had planted many vegetables and fruits, as if he had entered a vegetable farmer's home.

Yan Chengjin said: "Serve the watermelon."

He Neng came up with two big watermelons. There were small openings on the watermelons, and bamboo tubes were inserted into them to get the juice.

Zhang Cai said in a deep voice: "Sir Yan, you don't want your subordinates to beg for help in reorganizing the armor system, do you?"

Yan Chengjin has always acted steadily, and he would not do such a dangerous thing.

It is not difficult to guess that the result is to let him do it for him.

Lijia system is not about official administration, nor is it about organizing the capital camp. This is something that will destroy the imperial court.

The Lijia system governs the people of the world, whether it is gentry, civilian households, laborers, or craftsmen households, everyone is under the control of the Lijia system.

From a hundred years ago to the present, this system has managed the people of the world and they have always lived in peace and harmony.

No one knows what will happen after the armor system is reorganized?

Yan Chengjin said: "I didn't say anything about rectification. Mr. Zhang first took a sip of watermelon juice, which is more authentic than what Shouning Marquis sells."

"If you don't drink, if you really want to beg, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Zhang Cai stood up angrily, wanting to smash the watermelon on Yan Chengjin's head to wake him up.

Yan Chengjin said: "The Emperor has read the contract signed by Mr. Zhang. Do you want to deceive me?"

When Zhang Cai heard this, his body trembled suddenly and he almost fell to the ground.

"You, you really want me to beg?"

"I didn't say anything, but if Mr. Zhang really wants to beg, I won't stop him."

Before he even begged, all the civil and military officials in the dynasty recognized him.

Yan Chengjin's heart moved slightly. Even if he really begged, he would have a way, but he couldn't tell Zhang Cai.

Zhang Cai became angry when he saw this guy. Zhang Cai walked away without saying a word.

…

In Fengtian Temple, the heat is unbearable.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi couldn't stand the performance and drank a bowl of white lotus and coconut juice soup.

After hearing Xiao Jing's words, everyone in the court spread that Yan Chengjin wanted to ask for the reform of the Lijia system.

He sighed heavily: "What music will Jiaofangsi perform today?"

Xiao Jing's heart trembled slightly. The Supreme Emperor's questions had hidden meanings. He was going to ask Yan Chengjin. After all, that guy often stayed with the new emperor.

"It's great that spring is coming, but Yan Chengjin is not here, and Master Zhang is not here either. They both took leave."

Yan Chengjin is the weather vane in the palace. Once he takes leave, something is going to happen in the palace.

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi looked over and said: "Yan Chengjin really wants to ask for the reform of the Lijia system?"

Xiao Jing snorted, he didn't dare to answer this question: "I don't know, I don't know, I don't listen to rumors, I don't spread rumors, I don't believe rumors, my duty is to serve the Supreme Emperor."

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi walked several times in the hall with his hands behind his back, thinking carefully for a long time.

He then turned around and said, "It is announced that Yan Chengjin has entered the palace."

…

Yanfu,

Yan Chengjin stayed at the house for a few days.

Someone spread the news with ulterior motives, mentioning the need to rectify the armor system, and I don't know how many gentry wanted to kill him.

Regardless of whether they are honest officials or corrupt officials, they do not want to touch the Lijia system.

This is different from the previous efforts to organize the staff and the capital. The armor system here concerns everyone in the world.

Including Yan Chengjin himself.

"Master, Ye Qianhu said that he has dispatched twenty more people to guard this place. Master, please rest assured."

Yan Chengjin thought for a long time, and the floor of the study room was already covered with mind maps.

Moving to the armor system may not necessarily end well, so multiple preparations are needed.

A few days ago, news came back from overseas that Liu Jin and Yan Song had captured the Delhi Sultanate and occupied the royal palace, the southern territory of the previous life.

Next, Yan Chengjin did not plan to march westward.

The Western Expedition consumed a huge amount of money. Even the Ming Dynasty today would not be able to capture the powerful Portugal if they had to sail a long distance.

Since we are taking the road of encircling the Ming Dynasty, we should go back to the east.

However, the forging and craftsmanship of the Delhi Sultanate were extremely backward. There was iron forging technology, but the output was not high.

There were no guns, not even decent armor and weapons.

Compared with the elites of the Ming Dynasty, the equipment of the army formed by Liu Jin and Yan Song was like the gap between the non-chiefs and the European emperors.

Moreover, most of the local people were hungry and would join the army when they were given food. They had no faith or morality.

It means that if others give money and food, they will rebel.

On the contrary, it is more difficult to become an army.

Yan Chengjin thought about it: "Why doesn't Zhu Chenhao rebel?"

At this time, He Neng trotted in and said, "Young Master, the Imperial Guard has sent a message for you to enter the palace. The Supreme Emperor has urgently summoned you."

After Han Wen and the two brothers from the Wang family arrived, Yan Chengjin got on a sedan from the gate of the Third New Courtyard and headed to the Meridian Gate.

A quarter of an hour later, Fengtian Palace.

Today, the Supreme Emperor Hongzhi did not summon other ministers, only Xiao Jing stood beside the throne.

"Why did the Yan Qing family mention the Lijia system? Now the palace is full of trouble."

The Supreme Emperor Hongzhi looked deeply at Yan Chengjin.

Yan Chengjin said seriously: "I dare not speak out."

"I forgive you."

Yan Chengjin said: "I went to Shunyi County and had some thoughts on the Lijia system. Is the Lijia system still suitable for today's Ming Dynasty?"

Xiao Jing was shocked and didn't dare to look up.

This guy really wanted to change the Lijia system. As expected, people like Shang Yang and Wang Anshi would only go further and further on this road unless they failed.

The retired emperor Hongzhi asked: "What's the difference?"

"When Emperor Gao formulated the Lijia system, he did not expect that the staple food that could be cultivated would increase to four types, requiring a lot of land to be cultivated.

Besides, there was no war in the north, and many soldiers who were supposed to die in the nine borders did not die, and the number of military households gradually increased.

More importantly, business will gradually prosper, and the people will become gentry, more powerful than the head of the village. Will they be satisfied with the current Lijia system?"

The new gentry are dissatisfied with the Lijia system, and the old gentry want to stick to the Lijia system.

And the growing population, just like a big tree that keeps growing, will sooner or later break the rope that binds it.

The expression of the retired emperor Hongzhi kept changing, "Tell me the truth, do you want to change it?"

"It's not that I want to change it, but I have to change it. However, this is against the will of the world, and I dare not do it recklessly."

Yan Chengjin knew that the retired emperor had planted a weed in his heart, and he would not be able to sleep or eat well if he didn't pull it out.

But this matter involves the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, so it is normal to take time to consider it. Even if Zhu Yuanzhang faced this matter, he would not be able to make a choice in an instant.

With the temperament of the retired emperor, he will summon him again within three days.

At that time, it may be time to change the Lijia system.

……

Cabinet, duty room.

Liu Jian took the important red book and prepared to go to Fengtian Hall to meet the emperor.

The clerk said: "The retired emperor summoned Lord Yan and ordered no one to disturb him. Lord Liu may have to go a little later to see him."

The duty room suddenly became quiet.

Jiang Mian's face froze. Would the retired emperor really want to change the Lijia system?

Li Dongyang and Xie Qian were equally solemn and serious. If they wanted to rectify the situation, how would they rectify it?

Liu Jian said: "I will go to Fengtian Palace."

Li Dongyang had long lost the desire to review the memorials. He had told Yan Chengjin not to mention it, but the emperor took the initiative to summon him.

"My foolish brother will go with Lord Liu."