The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

Zhu Yunwen's absurd actions went far beyond this.

Shortly after ascending the throne and establishing the policy of weakening the power of the princes, he claimed to be ill and handed over the administration to Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng.

As soon as these two men took office, they began sweeping reforms.

This reform was aptly named by many intellectuals as the "Jianwen New Deal".

Zhu Yunwen was thus hailed as a benevolent ruler by countless civil officials.

But is this truly a new policy? Is he truly benevolent?

Jianwen's New Policies?

If it's truly some kind of reform or new policy, then one could say that this young emperor has quite the courage and determination.

However, the immortal's next sentence seemed to negate this new policy.

Moreover, it was a new policy led by two civil servants...

Old Zhu had a bad feeling.

But the immortal had not yet made a decision, so Old Zhu could only calm down and continue to watch.

Under their leadership, a large number of northern garrisons were dismantled, and all the soldiers were sent back to their hometowns.

It seems to have become a rule that civil officials in power will inevitably reduce the military!

Immediately afterwards, the two men installed inspectors, whom Zhu Yuanzhang had placed in various government offices, to monitor officials.

With the removal of the inspectorate, civil servants were declared completely free, with no more constraints whatsoever!

Many officials who had been sentenced by Zhu Yuanzhang were re-sentenced, and some were even released directly.

At the same time, the ranks of civil officials were raised, which led to a rapid increase in their status. In addition, the Great Ming Code established by Zhu Yuanzhang was amended.

The punishments for corrupt officials have been reduced by more than half.

The trend of emphasizing civil affairs and suppressing military affairs has re-emerged in the Ming Dynasty.

It wasn't until Fang Xiaoru caught Zhu Yunwen's eye that the imperial examination system almost became a mere shell of its former self.

Because of Fang Xiaoru's suggestion, Zhu Yunwen reluctantly agreed to the recommendation system!

Once the Ming Dynasty resumes the recommendation system, it will be tantamount to extinguishing the hopes of countless scholars from humble backgrounds once again!

Even after Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, his first thought was to restore the well-field system, which had been phased out since the Zhou Dynasty!

Hard.

Old Zhu felt his fist had hardened.

This is damn bad, isn't it just a copy of the Song Dynasty?

No, if these people continue to cause trouble, the country might even become worse than the Song Dynasty!

Upon assuming power, he immediately dismissed a large number of northern garrisons.

Once the remnant regains its strength to invade, what will you use to stop it?

Even after he drove out the Tartars, he still regarded them as the greatest threat!

By what right, Zhu Yunwen, do you dare to let these civil officials run rampant?

If the remnants of the Yuan dynasty were to make a comeback, are you prepared to let those pedantic scholars use their words to stop the Mongol army's iron hooves?

"To be honest, Old Zhu, I don't think you should punish Zhu Di."

"If it weren't for this Jingnan Rebellion, your Great Ming Dynasty would probably have become another dynasty that perished after only two generations!"

Judging from the so-called new policies of Jianwen as described by the immortal.

Anyone with eyes can see that.

He wants to go back to the old ways.

The failures of past dynasties seemed to have had no effect on Zhu Yunwen whatsoever.

Especially the way the Song Dynasty was repeatedly bullied by forces outside the Great Wall, wasn't that enough to wake him up?

They just let the civil service group act recklessly.

If the remnants of the Yuan dynasty were to re-enter the pass because of this, countless people in the Central Plains would die as a result!

Benevolent governance?

This kind of benevolent governance, which only targets the civil service, is simply too ridiculous!

"In particular, the penalties for corrupt officials have been reduced. What does this mean? Is it encouraging officials to embezzle?"

Even Zhao Kuangyin said he couldn't understand it.

The reason he allowed the situation of emphasizing civil affairs and suppressing military affairs to develop was mainly because he was afraid that his experience would be repeated in other military generals.

But what was Zhu Yunwen's motivation?

It's safe to say that as long as he doesn't act recklessly, few people can sit on the throne more securely than him!

After all, Zhu Yuanzhang had already purged the court in order to put him in power.

After he takes office, what he needs to do is very simple: maintain the balance between civil officials and military generals, and pay attention to the movements of the northern Tartars. If there are any abnormalities, he can send troops to suppress them directly.

This is something any mediocre ruler who tries to maintain the status quo could have done.

Old Zhu was precisely grooming him to be in this direction.

Unfortunately, Zhu Yunwen's talent was comparable to that of Yang Guang and Hu Hai.

He can bring out and reuse things that were discarded hundreds or thousands of years ago.

For example, the well-field system.

If Zhu Di hadn't launched the Jingnan Campaign, who knows how far Zhu Yunwen, in collusion with Jianwen, could have brought the Ming Dynasty to its doom!

"Moreover, with the well-field system already in place, if he were to remain on the throne for a few more years, wouldn't the feudal system also be reinstated?"

Liu Bang almost burst out laughing.

Such an emperor could be considered an unconventional talent.

He was actually brainwashed to this extent by a bunch of pedantic scholars.

The recommendation system and the well-field system.

Even if Zhu Yunwen really reinstated the enfeoffment system, he wouldn't be surprised!

Old Zhu: “…”

It's hard, the fist is hard.

"Look at the fine son you've raised!"

He turned and glared at Zhu Biao.

We can't take our anger out on Zhu Di now.

After all, judging from the immortals' assessment, Zhu Di's Jingnan Campaign was indeed justified.

If he hadn't had the guts to launch the Jingnan Campaign, the Ming Dynasty would have been one of the few dynasties to fall after only two generations!

Without a doubt, under the control of such a foolish emperor, the Ming Dynasty might not have lasted until the third emperor ascended the throne!

Zhu Biao: “…”

Father, even if he is my son, I didn't appoint him as crown prince.

not to mention……

"Father, Yunwen isn't even the legitimate son, so why did you choose him?"

Zhu Biao was a little confused.

Even though his eldest son, Zhu Xiong Ying, died young, his other son, Zhu Yun Tong, was still alive.

The succession to the throne has always been based on the legitimate heir, not the eldest son.

No matter what he thinks, it's impossible for Zhu Yunwen to succeed to the throne!

Now it was Old Zhu's turn to be speechless.

He still doesn't understand what he was thinking back then.

They actually made a son of a concubine the crown prince!

Could it be that I was really senile back then?

It's not impossible!

After all, it's not hard to see from the immortals' tally.

With Empress Ma and Zhu Biao leaving him one after another, he was truly unsure whether he could remain clear-headed under such double blows.

Zhu Di glanced weakly at the two who were about to argue.

"Father, do I still want to be whipped?"

"Your older brother will take the blame for you!"

"Biao'er, come here, I promise to pull gently!"

"The fourth brother saved the country we built. It's not too much to ask that you take the remaining lashes for him, is it?"

Old Zhu's eyes turned red with anger.

It's clearly a list of wise rulers.

As a result, Zhu Yuanzhang's Ming Dynasty lost face once again!

He just couldn't understand how his Zhu family members could be such good-for-nothings!

Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's incompetence and rage, Liu Bang couldn't help but laugh.

"Old Zhu, don't get so angry. You chose this crown prince yourself. If he makes a mistake, it's actually a result of your poor judgment in choosing a person."

"If I were in your position, I would definitely pass the throne directly to the fourth prince. Why would I hesitate?"