Zhu Huai felt rather upset as he watched the yellow-headed old man leave.
For an old man at his age, the most painful thing was for him to send his son away.
In the past year, it was all thanks to the old yellow head's care that he was able to settle down in the Ying Tian Prefecture and buy a home by the Qinhuai River.
However, this money was all paid by Old Huang.
This was a favor that had to be repaid.
He couldn't pretend that nothing had happened if others didn't say anything.
However, the class system in the early Ming Dynasty was too serious. He was now a farmer and could not do business.
Business required merchants, and merchants were the lowest level.
Zhu Huai gritted his teeth. It's better than doing nothing!"
Zhu Huai had given up on farming.
If he wanted to live a better life, farming was definitely not a wise choice because money came too slowly.
It was because the great ancestor saw through the thoughts of the common people that he was afraid that the farmers would have such thoughts of accumulating wealth that he valued agriculture and restrained commerce, strictly regulating the household registration system.
From the perspective of future generations, this system was definitely the dregs of a feudal society.
However, looking at it from this era, Zhu Yuanzhang's actions to concentrate the imperial power was undoubtedly a great political policy!
Because no one could let go of their self-esteem and lower their status, causing all their descendants to become merchants! In this way, he could ensure the ideology of valuing agriculture to the greatest extent.
The household registration system, from the bottom to the top, was as difficult as ascending to heaven.
However, if it was changed from the top to the bottom, most of the officials would not care.
……
The Yamen of Yingtian Prefecture was located near Wuding Gate.
Zhu Huai was currently standing in front of the yamen, hesitating.
If he changed from a farmer to a merchant, if there were no opportunities, then all his descendants in the future would forever be merchants.
Zhu Huai struggled in his heart.
However, if he continued to be a farmer, he would never be able to repay the old man's kindness. A house by the Qinhuai River cost at least 300 taels of silver, and the daily food and wine cost at least 50 taels a year.
It would take decades to return the money!
Whoosh!
Zhu Huai heaved a sigh of relief and walked towards the yamen with determination.
A minor official received him. When he heard that Zhu Huai wanted to change his farm to a merchant, the minor official was so shocked that his jaw almost fell off.
"Please wait a moment."
During the Hongwu period, Old Master Zhu hadn't died yet, so the officials in the capital didn't dare to be arrogant!
This was Old Master Zhu's pressure!
A moment later, the head of the Yingtian Prefecture's administrative department walked out. He was wearing a green robe, which represented the official rank of a Rank-8 official.
"Langjun, have you thought it through? The household register had been changed, but it might not be able to be changed back in a lifetime.”
After all, this was the first time he had encountered such a thing, and the head of the department in Yingtian Prefecture found it difficult to deal with.
"I've thought about it," Zhu Huai said firmly,"Please make it convenient for me, Old Master."”
The chief hesitated for a moment and said," The Crown Prince has passed away recently. The yamen has temporarily suspended the handling of government affairs for two days. Think about it carefully these two days. Come back on the third day. I will handle it for you."”
The Crown Prince died?
Zhu Biao was dead?
Yes, it was now the 24th year of Hongwu, which was also the most important turning point of the Hongwu period.
Zhu Biao was Zhu Yuanzhang's most qualified successor. With his death, Zhu Yuanzhang's life's hard work was ruined. He had no choice but to turn his attention to Zhu Yunwen.
However, only four years after Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, his fourth uncle, Zhu Di, overthrew him.
Of course, the reason for this was that Zhu Yunwen's political ability was weak. On the other hand, Zhu Yuanzhang would start a purge next year in order to better support Zhu Yunwen's ascension!
The generals of the early Ming Dynasty would be completely purged by Zhu Yuanzhang starting next year!
And these costs were just to pave the way for Zhu Yunwen!
However, these generals were all killed by Old Master Zhu. Who could stop Zhu Di from rebelling in the future?
"Alright, thank you." Zhu Huai bowed.
The head of the department in the Ying Tian Prefecture nodded. The officials were very appreciative of these youths who knew etiquette.
"Think about it these two days."
The head of the administrative department of Heaven Ying Prefecture gave one last reminder before turning around and leaving.
Coincidentally, he saw the county magistrate, who was dressed in plain clothes, and hurriedly bowed."Has Lord Lan returned?"
The county head of Yingtian Prefecture was a man in his thirties. His face was as sharp as a knife, and his eyes were sharp. He did not look like a civil official, but more like a martial artist.
He didn't seem to be in a good mood. He nodded casually and said,""Yes."
Just as he was about to enter the county office, his hawk-like eyes suddenly stared at Zhu Huai in disbelief. After staring for a long time, he suppressed the shock in his heart.
This face was too familiar!
It was too similar!
Male?
Impossible! It was absolutely impossible!
Didn't he die when he was eight?
But this face?
Without any time to think, he turned around and left. He walked anxiously toward his own residence!
"Big brother, big brother!"
The plaque outside the mansion was written in gold. The words were given by Zhu Yuanzhang, which was enough to show the nobility of this mansion!
The plaque was gilded with two words,"Lan Mansion!"
The owner of the mansion was naturally the Duke of Liang, the blue jade that Zhu Yuanzhang had personally bestowed upon the Great General of the Krupp Breaking Army!
The County Lord who spoke was Lan Yu's sworn brother, Lan Polu.
Lan Yu listened to her second brother's absent-minded shouting and couldn't help but frown."Why are you shouting?"
"Big brother, do you know who I saw today? A majestic bird! A hero! They were too similar. Although he had grown up, they were really too similar!”
Lan Yu was instantly stunned. Then, she shouted,"Bullshit!"
Zhu Xiong was the eldest grandson of the Ming Dynasty and the eldest son of Zhu Biao.
Crown Prince Zhu Biao was the son-in-law of the founding general Chang Yuchun, and Lan Yu's sister was Chang Yuchun's wife!
In other words, Zhu Xiong Xin was Lan Yu's nephew!
Blood was thicker than water!
Although Zhu Yunwen was Zhu Yuanzhang's grandson and Zhu Biao's second son, his mother was a concubine and was eventually promoted!
The Huaixi Military Generals Group led by Lan Yu looked down on Zhu Yunwen's faction. What they supported was the Zhu Xiong Ni bloodline of the Chang clan.
This was also the reason why these Huaixi generals would be purged by Zhu Yuanzhang next year!
Since they could not assist Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yuanzhang could only be purged.
With Zhu Biao's death, the one who would be the most heartbroken would definitely be the Huaixi General Group!
This was because their political investments were all on Zhu Biao or the son of Zhu Biao and Madam Chang.
But now that the eldest Zhu Xiong was dead, the second Zhu Yunwen was dull and could not compete with Zhu Yunwen at all!
Now that Lan Yu suddenly heard that his biological grandson was still alive, he was really shocked and afraid.
"Breaking prisoners! Don't talk nonsense with me about this matter!"
Lan Yuying frowned, the sharpness in her eyes was even sharper than Lan Polu's.
Behind Lan Yu stood the Huaixi Military Generals Group led by Chang Xing Marquis Geng Bingwen, Song State Duke Feng Sheng, and Ying State Duke Fu Youde!
This group of people was so powerful that they defied the heavens!
If Zhu Xiong Xin was still alive…
Zhu Yunwen, what the hell!
However, Xiong He had clearly died when he was eight!
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