Ming Dynasty Simulator: I will be the greatest emperor of all time!

Zhu Yuanzhang could understand the obstruction from his ministers.

When he first learned in the simulator that the fourth prince had moved the capital to Beiping and was guarding the frontier as an emperor, he found it hard to believe.

They exclaimed that the fourth brother had great courage.

After calming down and thinking about it carefully, I really felt that the fourth prince's move of the capital to Beiping, with the emperor guarding the country's gate, was a brilliant move.

The brilliance of this move lies in the fact that it forces future generations of the Zhu family to strive for progress and not to slack off. If they do slack off, they might face the danger of the barbarians.

Moreover, since the Tang Dynasty, the Han people of the North and South have been separated for hundreds of years, and a rift has developed. The recent North-South examination scandal is a case in point! Establishing the capital in Beiping can strengthen the reintegration of the Han people of the North and South.

Zhu Di ignored the assembled officials and looked at Zhu Di, saying, "Fourth Prince, tell me your opinion. Beiping is your territory. Tell me, is moving the capital to Beiping feasible or not?"

When Zhu Yunwen saw that the emperor had bypassed him and ignored him, instead asking his fourth uncle, he bit his lip and looked at Zhu Di with a warning in his eyes.

Zhu Yunwen had no desire to guard the frontier after becoming emperor, especially since Beiping was his fourth uncle's territory, which he felt was even more unsafe.

Zhu Di originally didn't want to speak. As a prince, it was really reprehensible for him to talk about moving the capital, especially to his own fiefdom.

But when he saw Zhu Yunwen's warning look, Zhu Di loosened his grip on Zhu Gaoxi, revealing his bruised and swollen face:

"Your Majesty! I agree with moving the capital! Your Majesty is the father of the nation, and your successor will also be the father of all people. How can the nation allow its sons to risk their lives to guard the frontier while the father hides in the rear enjoying himself?"

"Your Majesty's statement about the emperor guarding the nation's gates perfectly illustrates a principle: that Your Majesty, as the sovereign and father, has fulfilled your duty by protecting your people under your wing!"

Zhu Gaoxi never expected that his father, a man of military background, would be so eloquent.

Who says that Zhu Di in history was not cunning?

These two statements were a fatal blow to Zhu Yunwen and his ministers.

This decision to move the capital to Beiping was based on a sense of righteousness.

Especially for Zhu Yunwen, as the grandson of the crown prince, the successor of the current emperor, and the future emperor of the Ming Dynasty, you oppose moving the capital to Beiping. Do you want the people of the Ming Dynasty to fight on the front lines while you, the emperor, enjoy yourself in the rear?

Sure enough, after these words were spoken, Zhu Yunwen revealed murderous intent towards Zhu Di, his face turned pale, and he thought to himself:

"No rush, let's appease Grandpa first. We can move the capital back to Yingtianfu after I ascend the throne. Besides, moving the capital won't be completed in a year or two. Grandpa might even pass away before the official relocation. Furthermore, moving the capital costs money, and the court doesn't have much money right now. Once we run out of money, Grandpa will naturally stop mentioning moving the capital."

After thinking about this, Zhu Yunwen also harbored resentment towards Zhu Yuanzhang.

Grandpa, you don't have many years left to live. It's me, not you, who guards the border as an emperor. Of course you're saying nice things, like "the emperor guarding the country's gate." What a joke.

Faced with Zhu Di's reply, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't stop smiling:

"Good! Fourth brother! You're right!"

"Gentlemen, is there anything else you would like to say? Can we move Beiping?"

The ministers looked at each other, none of them daring to object. They knew Zhu Yuanzhang's personality; the so-called court assembly was just His Majesty issuing orders, and he would never consider their opinions.

Grandson Zhu Yunwen stepped forward and reported:

"Your Majesty! I believe that what the Prince of Yan said is absolutely right. I was too shallow in my understanding before. I also agree with moving the capital."

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted: "You said your understanding is too superficial, you need to learn more."

Zhu Yunwen lowered his head, his face pale. He said that he had only been superficial in his understanding, but it was just a humble remark. He never expected that his imperial grandfather would actually say such a thing about him.

Now that the decision to move the capital has been made, Zhu Yuanzhang is about to reveal his ultimate goal.

"Who would like to volunteer for the relocation of the capital? A generous reward will be given once the new capital is completed!"

The court officials remained silent.

Relocation costs money, but where will the Ming Dynasty get the money? If this isn't handled properly, our entire family will be wiped out.

Zhu Gaochi looked at his father, Zhu Di, only to see Zhu Di shake his head slightly.

It means don't get involved in this mess.

Zhu Di and Zhu Gaochi both knew that moving the capital to Beiping would definitely benefit their lineage of the Prince of Yan, but they also knew that the Ming Dynasty was currently short of funds.

"Grandson, shall you take charge?"

"Your Majesty! Your humble servant is ignorant of palace architecture and fears that I may make a grave mistake."

Zhu Yunwen said that he was already the crown prince. As long as he did not make any mistakes, he could inherit the throne after his father passed away in a few years. He did not need to build a new capital as an added bonus.

"Yu Xin, Minister of Revenue, you're in charge?"

"Minister of Works Wang Jun, you've arrived?"

Zhu Yuanzhang continued to call out names one by one, but each person refused.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang was secretly delighted, as this was exactly the effect he wanted, he loudly rebuked his ministers:

"Idiots! We've raised a whole bunch of idiots!"

"It's just building a new capital, look how difficult it is for you!"

"Fourth brother! Since you were the first to agree to move the capital, then the task of building the new capital is entrusted to you!"

"Alright! Court is adjourned!"

Before Zhu Di could refute, Zhu Yuanzhang announced the end of the court session and whispered to the eunuchs around him to bring Zhu Gaoxi to the palace to sleep.

That fourth prince! So early, he actually brought our little Gao Xi to the palace.

I don't know how the fourth prince solved the problem of the money needed to build the new capital after he ascended the throne. Anyway, we don't have any money. Since this matter has been handed over to the fourth prince, let him have a headache!

After the court session, the officials looked at Zhu Di with a hint of schadenfreude.

Building a new capital was, in their view, impossible.

Yu Xin, the Minister of Revenue, walked up to Zhu Di and respectfully cupped his hands in greeting.

"Your Highness! The Ministry of Revenue is running low on funds... sigh..."

After saying that, Yu Xin shook his head and left.

How can we build a new capital without money?

Zhu Yunwen did not speak out in rebuttal because he knew this reason.

Logically speaking, the fact that the prince was in charge of building the new capital meant that the emperor wanted to pass the throne to this prince, which is the same as the emperor performing sacrifices to heaven and earth on behalf of the emperor.

But it all depends on whether you, Fourth Uncle, can get this done, hahaha.

Zhu Yunwen was in a great mood.

Zhu Gaochi and his brothers were both happy and worried.

The good news was that if the new capital was built well, it would mean that their father was closer to the position of crown prince. The bad news was that they didn't have the money.

Zhu Gaoxi was led by a young eunuch towards the side hall where Zhu Yuanzhang was. He was so tired that he didn't want to move an inch if he were asked to leave the palace now and go back.

Listening to Judy and her brothers whispering among themselves, worried about how to make a new house without money, Zhu Gaoxi yawned and didn't care at all.

In ancient times, money was largely linked to food.

Now that he had decided to place his father in the position of crown prince, Zhu Gaoxi felt he could no longer keep it a secret.

He plans to use his department store warehouse.

His "department store warehouse" has everything he needs.