Zhu Yuanzhang was in a good mood today.
The matter of the woman cutting the queue just now did not seem to affect the old man's mood.
Zhu Yuanzhang asked the shop owner,"Little boy, how's the business here?" Did the government bully you?"
The shop owner was a man in his thirties. He was still a little uncomfortable when he heard others call him Little Boy. However, seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's age, he was relieved.
He smiled foolishly." It's fine as long as the small business is lively enough. With the emperor around, who would dare to bully us?"”
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed so hard that he could not even open his eyes. He said proudly to Zhu Huai,"Kid, look! Our emperor didn't disappoint the commoners, right?”
Zhu Huai knew that this old man was a loyal fan of Old Master Hongwu. He smiled and said,"Yes, yes."
"If it wasn't for our Great Ming Emperor taking down Ying Tian City, we would still be living in misery under the barbarians 'rule.”
"Back then, my father and grandfather starved to death under the humiliation of the Mengyuan dog.”
"The fact that we can eat a bowl of peace rice now is all thanks to the emperor's great kindness!”
"Moreover, our security is much better than before. Isn't he afraid of losing his head if the government bullies us?”
In any era, the commoners would never be so proud of their officials, except for Hongwu.
Because Old Master Zhu could really kill people, especially officials!
Zhu Huai sighed. He finally understood why Zhu Di didn't dare to move when Old Zhu was around.
With just these customs, if anyone dared to go against Old Master Zhu, they would not even need Old Master Zhu to send troops to suppress them. The people would be killed by them.
Zhu Yuanzhang's smile grew even wider, as if he was recalling the scene when the army first broke through the Ying Tian Prefecture. He sighed faintly,"I've been poor for a long time. I'm in a good mood when I see the commoners doing well.”
Zhu Huai nodded in agreement." Those who have the way will have more support, while those who have lost the way will have little support. The people will always be the scales to measure the rise and fall of a dynasty. They are as ordinary as weeds, but whoever ignores them is not far from the destruction of the country.”
Zhu Yuanzhang slapped his thigh and shouted excitedly,""You little brat, well said! You're making me feel bad!"
This was the principle that Zhu Yuanzhang had concluded after ruling the country for many years. He had not studied much. After becoming an emperor, he had self-disciplined himself to study day and night. It was not an exaggeration to say that he was a great scholar.
He had studied for many years before realizing this principle. Now that Zhu Huai had pointed it out, he felt great.
Zhu Huai smiled. The two of them were almost done eating. After finishing the last bit of tofu pudding in the soup, the two of them lifted their legs and were about to leave.
Just as he walked out of the door.
Zhu Huai noticed Qi Suo 'er who had used two copper coins to buy a bun.
His eyes were clear and filled with endless hope for life. He held the broken bowl with both hands and begged tirelessly.
His begging was different from others. He prepared a rag and a basin of water. The good man gave him money, and he wiped the shoes of the good man, earning his reward through labor.
There were still people who couldn't eat in this prosperous world.
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head and sighed.
He was the emperor, but the Ming Dynasty's finances were still in decline. He still needed to work harder to improve the lives of the Ming people.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang knew that his days were numbered.
He was already 63 years old, how many more years could he live?
Therefore, he needed to find a qualified successor to continue the glory he had personally fought for!
Therefore, he was extremely cautious and careful!
Zhu Huai also felt emotional. There were still many such people in this prosperous world.
Decades later, the strong ships and cannons of the Western Continent would open the country's door!
A few hundred years later, the boar skin would knock on the door of the Han people.
Three massacres in Jiading, ten days in Yangzhou, the Opium War, the loss of land, and the baptism of blood and fire in the storm.
However, we have never lost our will to fight. We are still resisting! We will finally forge a glory that belongs to the Han people!
However, could he move the state machine a little faster? Could he not let these tragedies happen? Could he let this bright and glorious Great Ming continue?
After a long silence, the grandfather and grandson were surprisingly in sync, but each had their own thoughts.
If one day, I can really succeed in my rebellion and ascend to that position, will I be able to create a different Ming Empire?
It was undeniable that Zhu Di was great, but there were many future developments that Zhu Di did not know.
"What's your name?"
Zhu Huai looked at Qi Suo 'er who was sitting in the corner.
Qi Suo 'er looked up with respect in her eyes and said,""I am Ma Sanbao."
"I was originally a eunuch in the palace. I was sent to Beiping to serve the King of Yan, but I caught a cold on the way and was abandoned.”
Zhu Huai's pupils slowly widened. It was him?
Perhaps some people didn't know about Ma Sanbao, but everyone knew about the world-famous Zheng He's voyage to the West!
Ma Sanbao was Zheng He's name before he changed it!
It was really heaven's will to play tricks on people!
Zhu Huai waved his hand." The residence is lacking a servant. If you are willing, come with me."”
Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhu Huai but did not stop him.
Ma Sanbao, who was sitting on the ground, suddenly knelt up and kowtowed.""Thank you, Lord. Thank you, Lord."
Zhu Huai didn't say much and said to the Liao brothers,"Bring him back to wash and change his clothes. In the future, he will be in charge of the household chores.”
"Alright!" The Liao brothers nodded.
When they were far away, Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Huai,"Why is he the only beggar out of all the beggars?”
Zhu Huai was stunned. Of course, he couldn't say that this eunuch had great courage and a pioneering spirit that was not afraid of death.
"I remembered something from the past."
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression froze, his eyes filled with love and pity as he said firmly,""Good child, it's all in the past. Don't think about bad things. With Grandpa around, no one will bully you in the future!”
Zhu Huai nodded and continued," Our Old Master Hongwu was also born a beggar. I was just thinking about Old Master Hongwu's past, so…if we can help him, then we should help him. Moreover, he is willing to use his labor to exchange for remuneration. This means that he is not a beggar who just sits around and waits for death.”
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly burst into laughter.
Zhu Huai scratched his head.”
Zhu Yuanzhang patted Zhu Huai's shoulder.""You're getting more and more accurate in judging people, and you're also getting more and more thoughtful. Not bad! This little beggar has a lot of energy in his heart. Perhaps he will be of help to you in the future. You have done well!”
"Old Yellow Head, I suddenly have an idea," Zhu Huai said seriously.”
"Hmm?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Huai suspiciously.
"Nan Zhili is building the city walls, and the Suzhou government is cleaning up the mud and sand. So why can't these beggars participate?" Not only could they have food to eat, but they could also get paid.”
Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment, then he smiled even more happily. This unique insight made Zhu Yuanzhang extremely satisfied!
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