November 28, Longwu.

After research and discussion, the six ministries of Nanzhili were abolished, and Nanzhili was changed to Jiangsu Province, and the Governor of Liangjiang and the Governor of Jiangsu and Zhejiang were established.

The retention of Nanjing companions was the Ming Dynasty ancestor system. If it were the past, the Nanjing companions would definitely cause an uproar in the court. However, after so many reforms that violated the ancestral system by Emperor Longwu, the word "ancestral system" is no longer an unshakable sword of Shangfang that stretched across the court. The reform of Nanzhili was easily passed, and no major storm was caused at all.

Or in other words, the ministers and scholars all understood that His Majesty Longwu's will was extremely firm, and no one could stop the reforms he wanted to implement.

...

April of the 29th year of Longwu.

General Li Dingguo, the great general of Fuyuan, defeated Zhungeer Mongolia in Kobedo, and expanded the land thousands of miles.

In July, Li Dingguo was in charge.

Emperor Longwu greeted him in front of the hall and was appointed as the Shaobao of the Prince of Li Ding Kingdom.

...

"What is the Father doing? What are you doing?"

Prince's Mansion.

Prince Zhu Hecheng was furious and attacked his heart.

He had clearly noticed his father's disappointment and gradual alienation with him. He tried hard to support reform, but it seemed that the effect was not great. As Li Dingguo defeated Zhungeer Mongolia, the Liao king gradually gained momentum and his status was unstable, and his anxiety that he might be replaced became more and more serious in the prince's heart.

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May.

Queen Yan suddenly became acutely ill and was bedridden.

The couple, who had been through hardships in Kaifeng for many years, had given birth to three sons and one daughter for Emperor Longwu over the years. Needless to say, when Emperor Longwu heard that Emperor Yan was ill, Emperor Longwu immediately pushed away everything around him and focused on accompanying him in Kunning Palace.

"His Majesty……"

Queen Yan cried.

Without saying it, but Emperor Longwu already understood that Empress Yan's illness was caused by the crown prince.

"Don't worry, I won't replace Cheng'er's."

Emperor Longwu could only comfort him.

...

The thirty years of Longwu.

Zhou Yuji led his troops into Tibet and defeated the Junggar Mongolian soldiers who were besieging Lhasa.

The Sixth Dalai Lama of Tibet sent envoys to Beijing to request a ban.

Emperor Longwu of the Ming Dynasty gave him a golden seal and a gold book.

Ten years later, the Ming Dynasty court awarded the fifth Panchen Lama a golden seal and a golden book to determine the same status as the Panchen Lama and the Dalai Lama, "eacher each other", who is the greatest, and formulated a system for the reincarnation of living Buddhas, drawing lots of golden urns, and enthronement of the central government. Ten years later, Tibetan ministers were established to handle Tibetan affairs and formally incorporate Tibet into the territory.

Of course, these are all later stories.

Now Zhou Yuji leads troops into Tibet, which is the first time that the Chinese Ming Dynasty soldiers appeared on the Lhasa Plateau.

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The 31st year of Longwu.

Someone reported to Liao King Zhu Hezeng, saying that he had made friends with friends and had ill-gotten plans.

After investigation, it was a false accusation, and the accusation was beheaded for the crime of falsely accusing the royal relative.

Although the false accused was beheaded, the dispute between the prince and the Liao king surfaced.

The King of Liao asked to leave the capital and went to Liaodong to take up the vassal state.

Emperor Longwu was not accurate.

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The 32nd year of Longwu.

Something big happened to the prince's mansion. Some people rumored that the prince beat a palace maid in the mansion and even died.

There are more and more rumors, and all the ministers already know it, but no one dares to submit memorials and inquire.

...

Qianqing Palace.

Emperor Longwu Zhu Cilang put down the secret report sent by the Jinyiwei and closed his eyes in pain.

----- Unlike the gentle and politeness in front of him, the prince was in the mansion and faced his servants with a different look. He was furious at the least, he could throw the table and throw the cup, and whip the servants. This time, he actually whipped a palace maid seriously. Although he was not in danger of life after rescue, the prince's violent temper was clearly demonstrated.

After investigation by the Jinyiwei, this is not the first time. It has happened several times in the past. However, with the joint efforts of the officials of the Prince's Mansion and Liangchunfang of the Zhanshi Mansion, everything was covered up, so that the Jinyiwei was kept in the dark. As the emperor, he could not know.

----What is the most important virtue of the emperor in a safe era?

It's Ren.

An emperor's most praised posthumous title is also Ren.

A prince who cannot control his emotions and often whip his subordinates will probably not have much kindness in his heart, let alone the modern idea of ​​equality among everyone.

He still had the highest and lowest point in his mind, and he did not regard the palace maids as an equal life.

Moreover, through the investigation of the Jinyiwei, it was found that the prince condoned his trusted officials and blackmailed his subordinates. He was concerned about the "class" of the Qing Palace, but when he returned to the mansion, he never took a look. He complained many times about his father's power cabinet and did not interfere in the judiciary.

Not to mention modern times, even compared with the benevolent monarchs in the past, the prince is far inferior to those of the past.

...

"Summon the Master Shige into the palace!"

After a long night of pain, Emperor Longwu Zhu Cilang summoned the chief assistant Shi Kefa to the palace.

When he heard that His Majesty Longwu was deliberately adjusting the position of the prince, Shi Kefa knelt on the ground and cried bitterly, thinking that it was not possible. He also said that the country was unshakable and the prince was just confused for a moment. As long as he was good at teaching, he would definitely be a benevolent king in the future. He was willing to use the lives of his family twenty as a guarantee.

Emperor Longwu was also in pain, but his mind was extremely firm.

"I understand your hard work. I have given him enough time..." Emperor Longwu said sadly.

"But he never changed."

"In his heart, he did not agree with my reforms, nor did he respect the law."

"I am worried that once I have been in a hundred years, after he inherits the position of emperor, he will gradually turn back to the past, and my reforms will be ruined!"

"He is my son, and I love him."

"But I can't watch the great cause of reform, give up halfway, and everything goes back to the past."

"The prince may be able to change... but I cannot take this risk, nor dare to take it."

"Otherwise the country will be in danger."

"I am fifty-one years old and no longer have my prime. There must be a decision on this matter."

"Don't worry, although I have adjusted the prince, I will not imprison him."

"I have written a letter to the King of England. After the prince stepped down, let him travel to England."

"Maybe, this is not a bad thing for him."

...

"Your Majesty, no! The Emperor Ming has never had a precedent for the destruction of the country. The court officials will not agree, and the people of the whole world will not agree. Your Majesty, think twice~~"

Shi Kefa still couldn't accept it. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed violently.

"Everything has its first time, even if there are thousands of people, I will go... I don't need to say anything about it."

Emperor Longwu had made up his mind and was about to call on other Grand Secretary and Six Ministry officials to the Ganqing Palace to announce the matter. Suddenly, Tian Shouxin entered quickly and said in panic: "Your Majesty, the Queen's illness suddenly became worse..."

Zhu Cilang's face changed, he stood up suddenly, and then went to Kunning Palace.

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"His Majesty,"

Queen Yan on the sickbed grabbed Emperor Longwu's hand and burst into tears: "I'm afraid I haven't been there for a long time, so I have to ask for it."

Zhu Cilang was already crying and held Queen Yan's hand: "Tell me, but I can do it."

"Give Cheng'er another chance..."

Queen Yan cried.

Zhu Cilang couldn't answer, so he could only close his eyes in pain.

...

On the night of August 11, the 32nd year of Longwu, Empress Yan died.

Emperor Longwu Zhu Cilang was so heartbroken that he could not stop.

---After several years of observation, Emperor Longwu Zhu Cilang was completely disappointed with the prince, and finally made up his mind to adjust his successor, but the death of Queen Yan disrupted everything. Zhu Cilang had to temporarily adjust the prince's mind and concentrate on dealing with Queen Yan's funeral.
To be continued...