After that, Zhu Yuanzhang once again looked at the memorials regarding Crown Prince Zhu Biao, King of Qin Zhu Wei, King of Jin Zhu Wei, and the others. They had gathered their own aides and think tanks to study the records and reports on the salaries of the royal family.
Of course, the content of Zhu Di and Dao Yan's conversation was not included in this. After all, the two of them were still very cautious in this aspect.
As long as the two of them were alone, there would definitely be no one around.
Although Zhu Yuanzhang had arranged aides and Jinyiwei to listen to him around the Crown Prince and the princes, it was obvious that Dao Yan was not an aide or Jinyiwei arranged by him.
"Why haven't you come and 'tell' me about the drawbacks of the future imperial family's salary?!!”
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the memorial in his hand and frowned.
Crown Prince Zhu Biao, King of Qin Zhu Wei, King of Jin Zhu Wei, and the others had already gathered the advisors and think tanks of his Zhan Shi Residence and the various princely residences to discuss for several days.
Even the Crown Prince Zhu Biao, the King of Qin Zhu Wei, and the King of Jin Zhu Wei had held several private discussions with the Imperial Family about the salary of their relatives.
However, they had yet to find a solution that they could accept.
Not to mention that he had taken the initiative to "tell" him that the future salary system of the royal family was flawed.
If Crown Prince Zhu Biao and the other princes didn't come to him, how could he hint to them to ask Wei Zixian for a solution?
"Looks like I have to give them a push.”
In the royal study, Zhu Yuanzhang put down the memorial in his hand and muttered to himself.
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A few days later, under Zhu Yuanzhang's push, Crown Prince Zhu Biao, along with King of Qin Zhu Wei, King of Jin Zhu Wei, King of Yan Zhu Di, King of Zhou Zhu Wei, King of Chu Zhu Zhen, and King of Qi Zhu Wei, came to see Zhu Yuanzhang.
In the Hall of Wen Hua, Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the memorial jointly submitted by the Crown Prince Zhu Biao and the princes regarding the salary of the imperial family of Ming Dynasty. He pretended not to know and said,"
"You came to see me together just to tell me that the salary system of the imperial family is inappropriate?!!”
Zhu Biao and his brothers looked at each other and took a step forward. They said seriously,
"Yes, Imperial Father!"
"The salary system of the royal family is a great favor that father has given to all the royal family members.”
"Although Great Ming can easily afford such a salary system for the imperial family, it's still not a big deal.”
"However, after one or two hundred years, the number of members of the royal family increased greatly, reaching a terrifying level of tens of millions or even hundreds.”
"At that time, even if we use the entire year's income of the Great Ming Dynasty, I'm afraid it would be difficult to support so many Imperial relatives.”
"And when the Ming Dynasty's annual income is used to support the Imperial family, how much of the annual income can be used for the civil and military officials, soldiers, and even the people of the world?!!”
"Once that time comes, I'm afraid that the Great Ming that Father has just established will not be far from being destroyed!!!”
On both sides of the Hall of Wen Hua, Zhu Bi, Zhu Di, Zhu Bi, Zhu Zhen, and Zhu Bi looked at each other and saw the admiration for their big brother Zhu Biao in the eyes of their brothers.
Only their big brother, Zhu Biao, dared to say such words.
If any of them dared to say such words, they would probably be reprimanded.
Zhu Yuanzhang pretended to be shocked as he sat on the dragon throne, frowning and deep in thought.
Zhu Biao, Zhu Bi, Zhu Bi, Zhu Di, Zhu Bi, Zhu Zhen, and Zhu Bi knew that their father was thinking about what Zhu Biao had just said.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't say anything for a long time. He just pretended to be in deep thought to scare Zhu Biao and the others.
Not to mention the issue of the imperial family's salary, he even knew about their joint report today and the solution they had finally discussed.
After an hour, Zhu Yuanzhang raised his head and frowned at Zhu Biao and the others.
"Since all of you have seen through the future problems of the Imperial Family's salary system, and now you've taken the initiative to look for me, don't tell me that you haven't thought of a solution?!!”
Sensing Zhu Yuanzhang's unfriendly tone, Zhu Xi, Zhu Di, Zhu Xi, Zhu Zhen, and Zhu Xi all swallowed their saliva unconsciously.
As the sons of Zhu Yuanzhang, they had been shrouded in the shadow of Zhu Yuanzhang since they were young. None of them were not afraid of Zhu Yuanzhang.
But now that they were in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, if they didn't give him an answer, it wouldn't just be a scolding.
Zhu Xi, Zhu Di, Zhu Xi, Zhu Zhen, and Zhu Xi all focused their attention on Zhu Xi. Their eldest brother, the Crown Prince Zhu Biao, had just told them the reason for the problem.
Now, it was Zhu Rong's turn as the second brother and also the leader of the vassal kings to speak of the solution that they had discussed.
Sensing that everyone was looking at him, Zhu Xiong also took a step forward and said calmly,"
"Imperial Father, my brothers and I have investigated the systems of the Imperial Family in the other dynasties in history. We discovered that the other dynasties did not have a situation like the Great Ming where the Imperial Family would be overwhelmed by the salary of the Imperial Family after two or three hundred years.”
"Comparing the salary system of the imperial family in the past dynasties with the salary system of the imperial family in our Ming Dynasty, we found that the main difference between the two is that"
At this point, Zhu Rong hesitated for a moment, but he still gritted his teeth and said,"
"The main difference between the two is that the descendants of the royal family of the Han Dynasty are supported by the products of their respective vassal states and have nothing to do with the Han Dynasty itself.”
"Although the imperial family members of the Tang Dynasty are also only conferred the title of king and not a country, they can participate in the imperial examination, become officials, and serve as officials of the border."
"In this way, they can support themselves and not cause too much pressure on the country.”
"On the other hand, the imperial family members of the Ming Dynasty are the opposite. They have no duties or responsibilities and are all supported by the state. This led to the phenomenon of the future salary of the imperial family members crushing the annual income of the Ming Dynasty.”
"Therefore, we thought that perhaps we could refer to the method of providing for clan relatives in the Han and Tang Dynasties to revise the system of providing for the Ming clan relatives in the future.”
After saying that, Zhu Rong lowered his head as low as he could. He did not dare to look up at Zhu Yuanzhang at all.
Crown Prince Zhu Biao and the other vassal kings had different opinions on the issue of the royal family's support system.
Crown Prince Zhu Biao was more inclined to the Great Tang's system of treating the imperial family, while the vassal kings were more inclined to the Great Han's system of treating the imperial family.
These two plans could solve the problem of Great Ming's future income being crushed by the salary of the royal family.
However, it wasn't something that Crown Prince Zhu Biao could decide on, nor could it be decided by Zhu Xi, Zhu Xi, Zhu Di, and the other princes.
Therefore, Zhu Rong told him both plans and let Zhu Yuanzhang decide.
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