"Mencius Li Lou Chapter 2" says: A gentleman's favor will be cut down in five generations; a villain's favor will be cut down in five generations.

Regarding the imperial clan system of the Ming Dynasty, Zhao Ce also quoted this sentence in a timely manner.

I originally wanted to say that the third life can be stopped.

But when you think about ancient people having children early, they would probably become grandparents by the time they were in their thirties.

After thinking about it, I finally mentioned the fifth life.

After finishing speaking, Zhao Ce paused and looked at Mr. Zhu who was silent at the side.

"Mr. Zhu, I have little knowledge. If what I say is out of line, please don't blame me."

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhao Ce, his eyes flashing.

For Zhao Ce to say such words can be said to be a heinous crime.

And once word spreads, he will definitely become the enemy of all Ming clan members.

But he had promised before that he would protect him.

Of course Emperor Hongzhi would not break his promise.

Now, he didn't have the time to worry about whether to blame or not.

It is true that the method mentioned by Zhao Ce may offend most of the royal family members of the Ming Dynasty.

It is even more likely that Taizu will be so angry that he will enter his dream tonight and scold him for disobeying his ancestors' family traditions.

However, I have to say that this is the simplest and most effective method.

After the death of the fifth generation, if the descendants of the Zhu family want to have the title again, they must make meritorious deeds through their own efforts.

When Taizu made this plan, he wanted the descendants of the Zhu family to enjoy the benefits of the Ming Dynasty that he created, to multiply and grow, and to live forever.

However, over the years, I have indeed enjoyed a lot of benefits.

The population is multiplying and growing at an uncontrollable speed, to the point where sometimes I can only smile bitterly when I see it.

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at the son next to him who was looking at Zhao Ce with bright eyes.

I couldn't help but sigh in my heart.

This matter...

If he didn't do it, his son might do it.

Will his son really have such ability?

Now I have a cabinet team that can make good decisions and have countless ministers who can govern the world.

Although there are many conservatives among them, they have indeed made a lot of contributions to some aspects of the Ming Dynasty.

But there is a fatal problem.

They are all old...

If his son took over his team one day, Emperor Hongzhi was not sure whether he would have such capable ministers to support him.

Therefore, it is best to do this when you are in power.

Not only do you have to do it, but you also have to do it in a big way and do it cleanly in one go.

Emperor Hongzhi glanced at Zhao Ce again, and Zhao Ce looked back at him.

Emperor Hongzhi's heart moved, and he was able to govern the world...

While Emperor Hongzhi was thinking about everything, Zhu Houzhao was already doing a quick calculation in his mind.

Thanks to the various arithmetic he had recently been forced to learn by his father, and after meeting Zhao Ce, he was either settling accounts or on the way to settle accounts.

Zhu Houzhao's current mental arithmetic ability has been improving sharply.

He opened his mouth and said: "Five generations, in this way, the number of clan members will be reduced by most in a short period of time!"

"No matter how we raise the remaining small part, we can definitely afford it!"

"It's just that it might not be easy to handle..."

Zhu Houzhao hissed.

"Many of them are our elders. If we treat them like this, they will definitely not give up."

"When the time comes, they will unite to fight, use their ancestral family methods, and suppress them with filial piety."

"But it's not good..."

To govern a country with filial piety, filial piety is the first.

Among the surviving royal relatives today, there are even people of their grandfather's generation.

If the emperor takes the lead in making trouble, how can he govern the country with filial piety in the future?

Zhu Houzhao turned around in his mind and couldn't think of a good way for the time being.

Emperor Hongzhi said nothing and seemed to be thinking about the feasibility of this.

Seeing that the two fathers and sons were silent, Zhao Ce reminded him: "In addition to being beheaded in the fifth life, there is also a title based on merit."

"This is a great opportunity for the royal family members!"

After Zhao Ce finished speaking, Emperor Hongzhi nodded in time.

"It is possible to add titles based on merit, but the vassal kings have no real power in their hands, and it is impossible to give them any real power today."

"In this case, how can we achieve success?"

Zhao Ce smiled and pointed at Mr. Zhu.

"This goes back to what Mr. Zhu just said about maritime trade."

"Earning both silver and silver for the Ming Dynasty is considered a meritorious service."

"It's just that the number of people trading by sea is limited after all. It's still not cost-effective when facing royal clan members with an overly large population base."

"In this regard, I have a suggestion to supplement it."

Zhu Houzhao was stunned as he watched Zhao Ce come up with solutions one by one.

How did Yong Xibo's brain grow?

His methods seemed to come randomly.

No need to think at all?

And it makes damn sense...

Zhu Houzhao said anxiously: "Uncle Yongxi, please tell me, do you have any other suggestions?"

Zhao Ce's next words were fortunate that he was now facing the current emperor and prince.

Otherwise, I might not even know how I died.

Zhao Ce called Xu Fang and asked him to go to the study to get a piece of information.

In the eyes of the two father and son, Zhao Ce smiled and asked: "Mr. Zhu, have you ever heard of resource redistribution?"

Of course Mr. Zhu had heard it, and he heard it from his own son.

"I've heard a little bit about it."

This also saves Zhao Ce time to explain.

"Since there is no meritorious service at home and there is no share for the royal relatives who want to make meritorious service, why not look overseas?"

Zhao Ce took the paper brought by Xu Fang and handed it to Mr. Zhu who was sitting at the top.

Emperor Hongzhi opened it curiously and took a look.

"On sea power..."

He murmured out the words.

Zhu Houzhao also curiously poked his head over and took a look.

"Since maritime trade is implemented and there will be more merchant ships, a transfer station must be set up for my Ming Dynasty merchant ships."

"Starting from the Fujian Chief Envoy, a transfer station can be set up along the island..."

Zhao Ce motioned Emperor Hongzhi to turn to the next few pages.

There is a simple surrounding map above.

"Then, transfer stations will be set up all the way to the surrounding sea lines."

"The managers of the transfer station can be members of the royal family of the Ming Dynasty."

"Then it starts to radiate to the surrounding land with the transfer station as the center."

"The newly acquired commodities, food, population, land and other resources can be used for redistribution in Ming Dynasty."

Zhao Ce didn't even blink and said directly: "I call this method colonization..."

"Colonial..." Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhao Ce speechlessly.

Isn't this equivalent to letting his Ming Dynasty royal clan lead an army to invade other countries?

this......

Emperor Hongzhi said helplessly: "How can this be done? If a war breaks out, our military expenditures will also increase accordingly."

"In this way, the money earned will not be put to practical use for the time being."
Chapter completed!