[The Emperor Died] Episode 119 - The Death of Akihito
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Zhu Di is a good emperor, but not a good person.
Zhu Gaozhi is a good man and a good emperor.
Yes, Zhu Gaojie reigned for only 10 months, but he is a rare emperor of the ages.
What is his charm?
20 years in prison
If an emperor reigned for only 10 months, he made amazing achievements and was called "the first emperor of the ages" by later generations. Many people will find it ridiculous, unless the person is a god.
More performance, good performance, is to promulgate a lot of good policies. Research is carried out before the promulgation of the decree, and verification is required after the promulgation of the decree. If nothing else, the rivers and mountains are so big, there is no high-speed rail, no plane, no telephone, a back and forth is only afraid that the seasons will change!
However, Akihito Emperor Zhu Gaoji is an exception.
Because, before he officially succeeded to the throne, he was a prince who oversaw the country for 20 years!
In the past 20 years, he has a benevolent heart, and he has long been familiar with all kinds of hardships of the people and various contradictions of the imperial court.
Otherwise, Ming Chengzu Zhu Di will make 5 Northern Expeditions during his 22-year reign, and it will be more than a year. Without his son Zhu Gaozhi guarding down to earth in Beijing, does Zhu Di dare to go? Is Zhu Di relieved to go?
Because during Zhu Gaozhi's 20 years in prison, in addition to knowing the national conditions well, he also had a political team loyal to him.
These laid a solid foundation for his later administration.
Reform of administration
In 1424, Zhu Di, the ancestor of the Ming Dynasty, died during the Northern Expedition. Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi ascended the throne on August 15 of that year.
16th: Reply to Xia Yuanji, Wuzhong official position.
17th: The third duke was re-established, and the third guguan was promoted to the rank of Taishang's attendant, Yang Shiqi was appointed as the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, and Yang Pu was appointed as a bachelor of Hanlin.
22nd: Elimination of redundant officials.
26th: Exile of officials and return to their hometowns
27th: The edict resigns when he reaches the age of 70.
Within just 12 days of ascending the throne, the country's center of power underwent major reforms. In the imperial court, those who fished in troubled waters, ate idle meals, and the old all went home to wash and sleep, and those who had the ability went up!
Although the previous cabinet was the emperor's most trusted department, it had no real power and could not play its advantage. The masters of Shangshu of the sixth department are very uncooperative with the work, and they push and push everything to do something.
After Zhu Gaozhi came to power, he redefined the meaning of the cabinet. Yang Morale, Yang Rong, and Yang Pu each held the positions of the six departments, so that things would be handled much more smoothly.
The "Three Yangs", the world's strongest cabinet, he formed, played an important role not only during his reign, but also in the reign of his next successor, Zhu Zhanji.
These administrative reforms offer the greatest possibilities for the rapid and efficient operation of the country.
Moreover, Zhu Gaozhi's optimization of the cabinet system has been used by future kings.
Reserve talent
It is difficult to grow a forest alone.
Talents have always been a country's most valuable asset. In terms of the imperial examination system, Renzong also made significant contributions.
At that time, the talents had a state of heavy south and light north. Because southerners are diligent and hardworking, most of the people who are admitted to junior high school are southerners. Northerners are thick lines, but they are simple and loyal by nature.
Therefore, when admitting students in the examination, Zhu Gaozhi stipulated "sixty in the south and forty in the north."
This is a bit like when the college entrance examination is now, some provinces have a large recruitment ratio, and some provinces have a low recruitment ratio. This method of recruiting talents has been used until the Great Qing Dynasty.
On October 14: Emperor Renzong issued an edict to recruit Chinese and foreign officials to promote the main talents, and strictly recommended the method of the main legacy.
This kind of talent recommended by acquaintances not only makes up for the shortcomings of the imperial examination system, but also makes the recruitment of talents a good supplement.
Select talents, respect talents, and develop talents.
It should be said that Zhu Gaozhi's strategic vision and wisdom as a politician cannot be described as excellent! From the organizational structure of the operation of power to the vital interests of the people at the bottom, Zhu Gaochi took care of it in an orderly manner.
Resolve the contradictions of the imperial court
After the Battle of Jingjian, Zhu Di successfully ascended the throne. In 22 years, the most prominent contradiction was the contradiction between Emperor Jianwen's old minister and Zhu Di.
Those old ministers who were killed by Zhu Di of the Nine Ethnic Groups and Ten Ethnic Groups, those who were suppressed by Zhu Di, those old ministers who were exiled to the border, and the families of those who wrongly convicted themselves have always been a big stone in Zhu Gao's heart.
November 1: Emperor Renzong Decrees the Ministry of Ceremonies:
"The families of Jianwen ministers are slaves in the Jiefang Division, Jinyiwei, Huanyi Bureau, and the families of trainees and meritorious ministers, and they are all for the people and return their fields."
First, Zhu Gaozhi pardoned the families of former ministers under Emperor Jianwen and officials who had been exiled to the border during the Yongle period, and allowed them to return to their places of origin.
Second, rehabilitate wrongful imprisonment. For example: Fang Xiaoxiao, Xie Jin, etc.
For their descendants, Zhu Gaochi issued an edict to find them. It is said that Fang Xiaozi's descendants were really found, and Zhu Gaoji returned their fields to this descendant and gave the people identity.
In fact, those ministers who were killed by Zhu Di, such as Jing Qing, Qi Tai, and Huang Zicheng, were not bad people, they were just loyal to Emperor Jianwen in their hearts. On the contrary, Zhu Gaozhi felt that these people were very talented and backboned and should be respected.
Finally, Zhu Gaochi also restored some ministers to their official posts.
Although these measures were contrary to the will of his father Zhu Di, many ministers were puzzled. However, this is the most effective and correct way to ease the internal contradictions of the imperial court!
The history books say: Zhu Gaozhi is a man with courage!
People-oriented
September 8: Water rises near Kaifeng, exempting local taxes and grain, and sending ministers down to pacify.
September 10: Emperor Renzong decrees that from now on, the materials used by officials should be bought and sold in the place where they are produced, and the sins of harming the people will not be forgiven.
November 2: Emperor Renzong issued an edict, "Separate articles stating policies and decrees that are unfavorable to the people are reported, and those who suffer disasters and do not request relief in time will be punished." ”
From these three records, it can be seen that Renzong attaches great importance to emergency measures in the event of sudden disasters, and prohibits certain officials from making money in the country.
In April of the following year, the people in Shandong and Jianghuai were short of grain, and after verification, Renzong immediately asked Yang Morali to write an edict on the gate tower on the spot: let the cabinet directly open the grain. Renzong said:
"Relief for the poor of the people is like fighting a fire, do not hesitate! ”
In short, when the people are in trouble, open warehouses and release grain to appease the fleeing people. When the people are safe, they should lightly give money and reduce their burdens, so that the people can have food to eat and land to plant.
In terms of law, Renzong also deposed torture such as palace punishment. He said: "The criminal law can only prohibit violence and stop evil, guide the people in a good way, and do not necessarily have to kill." ”
He stressed: It is not a crime of treason, and family members must not be implicated.
At the same time, Emperor Renzong also stopped Zheng He's feat of going to the West, and also stopped his crusade against the north.
On November 2 of that year, Arutai in the north took the initiative to pay tribute to the horses.
This Arutai is the object that Zhu Di vowed to conquer for three consecutive Northern Expeditions. The father went on a crusade with great fanfare, and he did not even see the shadow of Arutai. As soon as his father died, Arutai took the initiative to pay tribute to Zhu Gaojie.
Soon, Khotan, Ryukyu, Champa, Hami, Guma Thornlang, Manthorn, Sulu, Wathorn, etc. all came to pay tribute.
Under the leadership of Zhu Gaozhi, Daming began to enter a stable and strong period, which was the beginning of the "rule of Renxuan" in history.
On May 29, 1425, 47-year-old Zhu Gao died suddenly, and a bright star of the Daming Dynasty was lost.
Three Shao said:
The "History of Ming" commented on Zhu Gaozhi: "He reigned for less than a year, employed people in administration, and was good at books. ”
Zhu Gaozhi's life was short and brilliant. He is worthy of himself, worthy of the Ming Dynasty. He deserves the word "benevolence", and he is also worthy of the 4 words of "emperor of the ages".
The Emperor's Files Episode 119
Name: Zhu Gaozhi
Position: Akihito Munong
Date of death: 1425
Place of death: Imperial Palace in Beijing
Cause of death: death by illness
Age of death: 48 years
Reign: October
Heirs: 10 sons + 7 daughters
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