Daming: I really don’t want to be an emperor!

In the 13th year of Chengqian, the capital was officially moved to Beijing.

The focus of the Ming Dynasty shifted from the south to the north. Of course, the south cannot be ignored.

The decree to summon the princes back to Beijing has also been conveyed. Now the ancient Ming Dynasty is the focus of attention from all parties. Any slight disturbance can be known in all places.

Zhu Yunhuan, along with all the civil and military officials, went to the new imperial palace in a grand procession.

When all the officials arrived at the new palace, they were all amazed.

This Forbidden City is larger, more luxurious and more grand than the one in Nanjing.

It is truly a treasure on earth and a palace in heaven.

On the palace walls, the glazed tiles sparkled in the sun, and each piece seemed to contain the essence of the sun and the moon, flashing a dazzling light.

The palace gate is majestic, and the vermilion door is carved with auspicious images of dragons and phoenixes, which are lifelike, as if they can flap their wings and soar into the sky at any time.

As you step into the palace, you will see the splendor and treasures everywhere. Inside the hall, there are golden pillars and jade beams, carved beams and painted rafters. Every stroke reveals the craftsmen's exquisite skills and endless ingenuity.

The dome is inlaid with gems of various colors, shining brightly like the stars in the night sky, which is refreshing.

"How much did this Forbidden City cost?"

"The Ministry of Revenue has calculated that it is about nine times more than the cost of building the Forbidden City in Nanjing."

"Nimma, if this was used to improve people's livelihood, the North wouldn't be like a barbaric land."

"How many years ago did that happen? Before Your Majesty moved the capital to the north, the north had already been engaged in large-scale construction. Later, the north established a special economic zone and moved the capital. The construction in the north has become bigger and bigger, and merchants have invested here. At present, the north is not much worse than the south. In a few years, it will definitely surpass the south."

"It's impossible to surpass it. Think about Hangzhou, Suzhou, Jinling, Lingnan, Songjiang Prefecture and other places. Although the north is the imperial capital, it is still difficult to surpass the south in terms of economic development."

"The South has had a long history of economic development, and the North, as a latecomer, can't catch up."

All the officials were talking to each other as Zhu Yunhuan looked around the new palace.

Look at the Imperial Garden, where exotic flowers and plants compete with each other in beauty, and it is like spring all year round. There are pavilions, towers, bridges and flowing water in the garden, and each one is carefully arranged and ingeniously designed.

Especially on the rockery, the waterfall falls straight down, the sound of gurgling water complements the surrounding scenery, like a moving landscape painting.

Each department performed its duties and everything was stable and implemented. Three days later, Zhu Yunhuan held a dinner in the new Forbidden City to celebrate the relocation of the capital.

At the same time, it was announced that the North would be exempted from taxes for one year.

Nan Fang: Come on, we are now raised by a stepmother.

When night falls, the palace takes on a different flavor.

The bright lights illuminate the entire palace as if it were daytime, yet with a hint of haziness and mystery. The music in the palace is melodious and the dances are graceful, as if they are telling ancient and beautiful stories.

"Minister of Works, I want to ask you, where did all the slaves go after the Forbidden City was built?"

Zhu Yunhuan asked while drinking.

The Minister of Works quickly replied, "We have arranged warships to send them to their respective homes, which are the overseas territories of our Ming Dynasty. They still have to go back to build the local areas."

Zhu Yunhuan nodded, "It's so fast. In a blink of an eye, the fourteenth year of Chengqian is coming. How many fourteen years can there be in a lifetime?"

“Since your majesty ascended the throne, in terms of civil administration, all the inherent assets such as land and mountains and rivers have been nationalized, exorbitant taxes have been abolished, and land and grain have been distributed to the people.

Today, every household in the Ming Dynasty has its own tax collection and has food to eat and land to farm. In addition, Your Majesty has abolished Confucianism, setting a precedent that the ancients did not dare to set and promoting the study of the mind.

We built many institutions of higher learning to broaden people's horizons, educate all living beings, and make education compulsory. We then abolished slavery, the household registration system, and the caste system.

At the same time, the Shanmin Hall was established, so that the elderly of the Ming people would be taken care of, the young would be relied upon, the strong would be employed, and the widows, the orphans, the lonely and the disabled would all be taken care of. This is the virtue of Your Majesty.