The New Year is approaching and the world is peaceful. As the peace and prosperity are approaching, the people of the Ming Dynasty are happy, and the entire capital is full of joy.

Early that morning, Taichang summoned the prince Zhu Youxiao and grandson Zhu Ciyang to the imperial study room, and asked solemnly, "What do you think about the inheritance of the throne?"

Uh, this question.

The prince Zhu Youxiao had already guessed that his father was really going to abdicate this time.

To be honest, he was still a little excited in his heart.

He was not excited to succeed to the throne and become emperor, he was excited to be free soon.

To be honest, he can be said to be the least interested in becoming an emperor among all the princes in history.

In recent years, he has been so irresistible that he has become so irresistible.

He really wanted to go out and take a look and then develop something he was interested in.

He was really not interested in governing the country at all.

Question, he dare not talk nonsense about such topics.

The inheritance of the throne has always been the most sensitive because too many people want to be emperors.

I don’t know how many people have fought to fight for the throne in all dynasties. Do he dare to talk nonsense about such things?

He didn't say anything, and his grandson Zhu Cilang naturally didn't dare to say anything.

Taichang was still a little relieved when he looked at the father and son.

Since ancient times, the ruthless imperial family has been able to use any means to fight for the throne.

The father and son were fine, and there was no greed for the throne in their eyes.

He really didn't want the Ming Dynasty royal family to fight for the throne to conquer the world, so he decided to change the system of inheritance of the throne.

How do you say this?

He thought about it carefully before saying solemnly: "You should also know that when people get older, they will lose their energy first. Many people will even lose their memory, become confused and moody when they get older.

Therefore, there are many emperors in all dynasties. They were still wise rulers when they were young, but they became foolish as soon as they got older.

Some people are even more exaggerated. They are still fine before becoming emperor, but after becoming emperor, they are like changing their own personalities, regardless of their own affairs.

Such a thing is a disaster or even a catastrophe for a dynasty.

I hope that this kind of thing will not happen in the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, I decided to change the system of inheritance of the throne.

From now on, the emperors of the Ming Dynasty must abdicate before the age of 60!

In addition, we must establish a Presbyterian Church, and the abdicated emperors will organize the princes and nobles to supervise the reigning emperors.

In short, you can't do anything wrong or mess around when you are an emperor.

What do you think of this change?"

this.

When Prince Zhu Youxiao heard this, he simply looked at his precious son.

He has no objection, it depends on what his son thinks.

The crown prince Zhu Cilang is actually not the kind of person who is greedy for the throne, because his father is not interested in the throne, and the crown princess comes from the British Duke who is indifferent to the world.

With his parents' inheritance, he naturally would not hold on to the throne and would not let go, nor would he do anything wrong.

In other words, being an emperor is more of a responsibility than a enjoyment for him.

He didn't know what to say.

However, both of them were staring at him, and it seemed that he would not be able to speak.

He thought about it and simply bowed, "Grandpa Emperor, I have no objection."

That's fine.

Taichang nodded slightly, then said loudly: "Ziru, I have made an order to announce to the world that I will abdicate the throne. I will abdicate the throne. On the 18th day of the twelfth lunar month, the new emperor ascends the throne."

ah!

So fast?

When Prince Zhu Youxiao heard this, he couldn't help but be stunned.

It's been a few days now, and he's still not prepared at all.

Taichang solemnly reminded: "You can't be the emperor for a few years and give up the blame. No matter what, you have to say it.

Only by cultivating the grandson can you give way.”

OK, just let Huang'er give birth to the grandson as soon as possible.

Zhu Youxiao nodded, then asked carefully: "Father, let's choose a concubine for Wanger until the end of the year."

You kid are really anxious!

OK, you can give birth to the grandson as soon as possible and raise it as soon as possible.

These three weirdos have changed the system of inheritance of the throne!

As soon as Taichang sent out the abdication edict, the civil and military officials in the court were shocked.

Although they knew that Taichang had the intention of abdicating, they did not expect that Taichang would retreat so urgently.

The chief minister of the cabinet, Xu Guangqi, hurriedly led a group of important officials of the court to come to the palace to persuade him.

Taichang took them to Wenhua Palace and sat down, then smiled and said, "What's wrong?

Didn’t I say that I will abdicate after the last battle in the continental region.

Why don't you even know the same thing?

Xu Guangqi said helplessly: "Your Majesty, I'm brave enough to make the world settled, and everything is in trouble. You still have to take the helm of the Ming Dynasty!"

What's there to do?

Taichang still smiled and said, "I abdicated, and I don't care about anything anymore.

Don’t worry, I will help the school and the son plan the next development of the Ming Dynasty.”

Uh, can you still manage things if you abdicate?

Xu Guangqi was a little confused when he heard this.

In the past, there were no emperors who abdicated early, but those abdicated emperors basically had no power.

Seeing this, Taichang simply explained in detail: "I have discussed the issue of the inheritance of the throne with the school and the son.

I abdicate early because I am afraid of being confused and doing things in vain, and at the same time, I will prevent the new emperor from acting in vain.

Throughout the dynasties, because the emperors were not in charge, there were more and more people who were in trouble.

Many dynasties also perished.

Therefore, I am determined to change the system of inheriting the throne.

After I abdicate, I will convene the Dukes and Marquises to form a Presbyterian Council to supervise the new emperor.

This can be considered as adding insurance to Daming.”

This is still possible!

It was indeed terrible that there was no supervision of the imperial power in the past. If a foolish monarch appeared, even if a dynasty did not perish, it would be messed up.

Problem, imperial power is supreme, no one can supervise it!

The method the emperor came up with is indeed good now, but I don’t know if it can be implemented.

Xu Guangqi was stunned for a while before he asked carefully: "Your Majesty, I'm brave, does the Crown Prince have no objection?"

Taichang said helplessly: "What can he have? He is still in a hurry to abdicate.

Alas, even if I retreat, I will not be free. I still have to help him improve the system of inheriting the throne."

Well, the father and son have no objection, what else can he say, just an outsider?

Xu Guangqi thought about it and simply bowed, "Your Majesty, I am old and a little confused. Otherwise, I can give this virtuous poem to the virtuous, can I give it to you?"

Well, Xu Guangqi is over 80 years old, so he should let others retreat and rest.

Taichang looked at Bi Maokang, then nodded slightly and said, "Okay, you have worked hard for so many years, so you should step down and enjoy the peace and happiness.

However, you still have to participate in the Elders’ Meeting, and you have to help me check it out.”

Alas, I can finally get out and rest.

Xu Guangqi nodded repeatedly and said, "Thank you, the emperor, as long as I have a tone, I will be on call."

Taichang nodded slightly, then said to Bi Maokang: "How about it, Meng Hou, why don't you take the helm of the cabinet? How many years will you work hard?"

I'm old too!

Bi Maokang said carefully: "Your Majesty, I am brave, I am not overwhelmed by the heavy responsibility at this age!"
To be continued...