"Chongba, you have to repay the state preceptor well. In these 20 years, the state preceptor has silently supported you from behind and helped you overcome many difficulties. In the end, he even helped you become the emperor.”Empress Ma said seriously.
Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself, I will repay you even if you don't say it. It's just that people don't care about fame and fortune.
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said,"
"Sister, don't worry. I know."
After a pause, Zhu Yuanzhang asked,
"Sister, I want to tell you something.”
"Tell me!" After Empress Ma ate the canned food, her spirits became better and she opened her mouth.
Zhu Yuanzhang then explained in detail the contents of the conversation with Lu Ya yesterday, including the two questions Lu Ya asked him, the historical cycle law, even the cabinet system, and the future direction of the Ming Dynasty to Empress Ma.
These topics were all top secrets, but Zhu Yuanzhang trusted Empress Ma completely. The Crown Prince was still young, so Zhu Yuanzhang could only tell Empress Ma these things.
Empress Ma listened attentively at first and did not interrupt.
However, as Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, he went deeper and deeper. In the end, Zhu Yuanzhang said that the Ming Dynasty only had 400 years of national rule. Empress Ma became nervous.
"Sister, don't be nervous. This is all in the future. It hasn't happened yet.”Zhu Yuanzhang consoled.
Empress Ma's expression softened slightly. She pondered for a moment and said,"
"The Imperial Preceptor's abilities are heaven-defying. Since he asked you those two questions, it means that he respects your choice. Moreover, he also clearly said that he would seek a good ending for the Zhu Clan's ancestral temple.”
Zhu Yuanzhang listened carefully and nodded.
"Right, Imperial Preceptor is truly thinking for our Zhu family. That cabinet system is simply tailor-made for the emperor. With the cabinet, the Zhu family's throne will be as stable as Mount Tai, and we won't have to worry about being seized and rebelled.”
Empress Ma nodded slightly and said,"
"According to what you said just now, the state preceptor gave you two paths. Which one did you choose in the end?”
Zhu Yuanzhang did not answer, but asked,"
"Sister, which one do you want us to choose?”
Empress Ma was silent.
"Sister, just say it. You don't have to care about our thoughts. Just treat it as a casual chat.”Zhu Yuanzhang encouraged.
Empress Ma sighed and said,
"From a selfish point of view, I actually hope that the Zhu family can retain their supreme status…"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded slightly.
Empress Ma paused and continued,"
"But Chongba, you and I have both been through hard times. Why should we rebel? It's all because of the Yuan Dynasty's fatuous and unreasonable ways, forcing the common people to have no way out. Have you forgotten how your parents passed away?”
Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent.
Empress Ma placed her hand on the back of Zhu Yuanzhang's hand and said slowly,"
"According to the historical cycle that the Imperial Preceptor said, if you choose to let the Zhu family retain the supreme position of the emperor, then in the future, the Zhu family will become as fatuous as the Yuan Dynasty's royal family. In the end, the people will be forced to rebel and the country will be destroyed.”
Empress Ma asked slowly,"
"Imperial Preceptor said that the Zhu family will be buried with the Ming Empire in the future. Is this what you want?”
Zhu Yuanzhang remained silent.
Empress Ma smiled and said,"
"I know that you are unwilling to let your descendants lose the supreme position of the emperor. However, Zhongba, in order to achieve great things, one must make some sacrifices. The Imperial Preceptor has already thought of the best way for us. It can preserve the unique status of the Zhu family's ancestral temple and allow the Ming Dynasty to continue for a thousand years.”
"More importantly…Great Ming can create a prosperous era that far surpasses the Han and Tang Dynasties in the future. When that day comes, future generations will remember the Zhu family's kindness.”
Empress Ma looked at Zhu Yuanzhang quietly.
A moment later, Zhu Yuanzhang let out a long breath and nodded.
"Sister, after hearing what you said, I know what to do.”
Empress Ma smiled, not too surprised.
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for a while and said,"
"However, if we take this path, we might have to become enemies with all the Confucian scholars in the world. Those scholars are not to be trifled with. If we want to stabilize the world, we still have to rely on the scholars to govern. However, the state preceptor clearly wants to make a move on the Confucian scholars, so I'm very uncertain.”
After Empress Ma heard this, she fell silent.
She did not know how to explain this matter.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't force her and said to himself,"
"The Imperial Preceptor wants to make a move against the Confucian orthodoxy. If we are not careful, it might cause a backlash from all the scholars in the world. They might even turn to other rebels. This…we really don't know how to deal with it.”
The Confucian scholars were different from the rebel soldiers. They were experts in governing the country. Anyone who rebelled would have to rope in the Confucian scholars and gain their support.
Only in this way could they raise the banner of China's orthodoxy.
If you dare to rebel against Confucianism, you are a traitor and a foreign regime. No one in the world will admit it.
This was why…Zhu Yuanzhang was decisive and fearless, but he was hesitant and even afraid when it came to attacking the Confucians.
Not everyone had Qin Shihuang's boldness and confidence!
Empress Ma sighed and said,
"This matter is too big. I can't give you any advice, but Chongba, no matter what you do, I will support you.”
After a pause, Empress Ma continued,"
"There's also the Imperial Preceptor. With his support, as long as you make up your mind, you might be able to reach Qin Shihuang's level.”
Zhu Yuanzhang's expression turned serious as he nodded solemnly.
"I understand!"
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