"Thank you for the grace of the Son of Heaven!"

Chang Mao's hands trembled, and he received the only jade medal.

The white and flawless mutton fat jade is as moist as clotted fat.

Two golden dragons, entrenched on it, fangs and claws, as if they were about to fly out at any time. A ruby bead, inlaid in the dragon's mouth, is as dignified as a drop of blood!

Chang Mao held the extremely delicate medallion, and suddenly couldn't cry.

Tears flowed down one by one.

As the son of King Kaiping, Chang Yuchun, what he endured was beyond the imagination of outsiders.

When Chang Yuchun died young, Chang Mao was still very young and couldn't support the family, thanks to the help of Lan Yu, Chang Mao later inherited the title of Duke of Zheng Guo, and he really made a lot of contributions.

It's a pity that during the Northern Expedition, a big mistake was made, and even his father-in-law Feng Sheng was angry.

Between the ups and downs, Chang Mao finally understood that if it weren't for his father's prestige, he would be nothing.

Before and after the Battle of Jingjing, Chang Mao thought through that if he wanted to maintain the prestige of the Chang family, he had to rely on himself...... With the prestige of your uncle, it is difficult to protect yourself, a manly husband, if you don't fight, no one can save you!

That's why Chang Mao ventured to Harry, ten years of hard work, birth and death, and gray sideburns.

Finally got this jade medal.

Although this medal does not represent an official or a good fortune, when Zhu Di hung the medal on his chest, Chang Mao subconsciously straightened his waist, the kind from the bottom of his heart and from the bottom of his heart.

He was extremely sure that he would be able to face his father calmly.

Although he does not have the self-confidence of Chang 100,000, he cannot rely on 100,000 soldiers and horses to run rampant in the world. But he is still an upright man, so it is enough.

Chang Mao is not young anymore, although he was absurd and ridiculous in the early years, but at this moment, Chang Mao is proud of himself!

Also encouraged were the dozen or so men.

Some of them were envoys to Haret, some were retinues, and some were captured soldiers...... After more than ten years of persistence, they finally won the affirmation of the imperial court, and they had a clear conscience.

"Taishi, these twelve heroes have not lost their ministers' festivals, in addition to giving medals, what other rewards are there?"

Liu Chun said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the minister has ordered the Ministry of Rites to sort out their affairs, and then write articles and compile them into primary school textbooks, so that people can understand and remember!" ”

As soon as these words came out, Guo Ji and the others gasped!

Oh my God!

This grace is too great!

There is no shortage of people in this world who seek to be famous and famous. But what is history? Isn't it just a few lines of text, those who can read historical materials are all top literati and officials, at least 5% of the people in the world.

What did Yoo Chun say?

Compiled into the textbook, the textbook used by the entire Ming Dynasty is bound to become the memory of a generation.

It's worth it, it's really dead without regrets.

On their way back, they envisioned many possible outcomes. But at most, I want to be among the local chronicles and become the pride of the local fathers.

I didn't expect that it would become a national example, which was so unexpected that I trembled with joy.

"Your Majesty, the minister has been thinking about one thing."

Liu Chun's voice was deep and dignified.

"The minister said when he was in the great revival of education that he hoped to establish the concept of 'Ming people'. The first identity of the people in the world is the Ming people, and then there is a certain place, a certain industry, and a certain family...... As the people of the Ming Dynasty, what we need is a common memory! They need to be connected to each other. ”

"This connection can be poetry and songs, or it can be food, clothing, housing and transportation."

"Worship a common ancestor, read the same history, worship the same gods, uphold the same morals...... Build the Great Wall together, raft the Grand Canal, read Han and Tang Dynasty articles, and praise Li Bai and Du Fu ......"

It is this common memory that has built the Central Plains Dynasty and built the Taoist inheritance for thousands of years...... Although the barbarians often enter the country, although the country rises and falls, the rise and fall alternately. ”

"But...... We are still standing on this land, and we are alive and well! Thrive ......"

When Liu Chun said this, his eyes were shining, and the Wenchen in the Golden Palace, especially Yang Shiqi and other top figures, had already understood what Liu Chun meant.

If you want to bring a group of people together, you need a strong shared memory, so to speak, cultural bonds.

All the dynasties of the past did not have the strength to do this. The project of constructing a common memory was left to the Confucian literati...... What are the three outlines and five constants, Confucius and Mencius sages, and twenty-four filial piety...... All these things that pass through the country come from Confucianism. Confucius and Mencius taught and educated generations of scholars.

These common memories eventually evolved into a group of scholars, and developed a heroic spirit of sharing the world with the king.

Liu Chun's reform was to break the Confucian monopoly on this part.

Since the Confucian things have been abolished, a stronger bond must be reconstructed.

Medals are awarded and their deeds are written into teaching materials and disseminated throughout the world...... Isn't this just building a shared memory?

Tell the people what is right and what is glorious!

In contrast, Wang Cong is selfish, greedy for enjoyment, reluctant to be prosperous and rich, and obstructs the change of the law...... It's definitely a super harlequin, and it's the kind that has been spurned by tens of millions of people for generations!

Thinking of this, Rao is Wang Cong is accustomed to seeing life and death, and at this moment, all thoughts are lost, a stream of blood, constantly surging upward, just die, what are you doing alive?

The rest of the nobles were also shuddering at the moment.

Huo Zhen, Wang Zhong, Li Yuan...... They peeked at Liu Chun, and they all gritted their teeth!

The surname Liu, you are too ruthless!

It's not enough to kill people, do you want to force us all to death?

Liu Chun smiled indifferently, he didn't want to kill anyone, but he would definitely make these guys unforgettable for life.

"Your Majesty, the so-called reward and punishment, the minister thinks that in addition to Zheng Guogong, Zhang Yu, the king of Rong who died on the battlefield, is also an example of a martial artist...... At that time, His Majesty gave the grassland to all the meritorious officials. Now that Harlie has been defeated and the grasslands are calm, it is time to come up with a more secure and long-term strategy. ”

I'm going to see you in the dagger!

Zhu Di suddenly smiled, "Master, let's talk while eating." Zhu Dixing hurriedly greeted his subordinates and prepared a banquet for all the civil and military ministers, as well as those who received medals.

Now you can see the importance of the medal, Chang Mao himself is put aside by the national government, and the rest of the gold medals are directly compared to the second-grade Shangshu, the silver medals enjoy the treatment of five grades, and the bronze medals are seven grades.

Even if you are not an official, as long as you get a medal, you can still be on an equal footing with officials, which is the respect for heroes.

The faces of the military ministers were as heavy as water, and it was difficult to see the extreme.

Because the big guys are aware of a problem.

After this military reform, the honorable military ministers could not directly hold military positions, and the hereditary recklessness was even removed...... Anyone who wants to lead the army must apply for the military academy, pass the examination, and become a military attaché. Or start as a small soldier, rely on meritorious service to be promoted, and enter the ranks of military generals.

All in all, there will be no military positions for nothing.

In that case, what is the use of their titles?

At most, it is a sign of status, and they can still be in front of the royal banquet...... Of course, there is another benefit, which is to receive a monthly salary.

Other than that, they are almost indistinguishable from the people who have been awarded medals for these activities.

After working hard for most of his life, he was born and died, and today, his sideburns are full of gray hair, and he ended up like this!

Your Majesty, you're too ruthless, aren't you?

The banquet can't be eaten at all, all the generals have a black face, they want to break out, but they don't have the guts, but if they don't break out, they really can't bear it.

At this juncture, Zhu Di suddenly said faintly: "Master, you haven't finished what you said just now, now you can continue." ”

Liu Chun bowed his head, "Your Majesty, this reform of the military system is the most important one, and it is also the one that must be done once and for all. Princes and nobles are no longer in charge of the army, and if they want to be generals, they must go through the military academy assessment, which is an iron law. As for the succession of the title of duke and marquis, the principle of substitution should also be adopted. ”

To put it simply, the father is a duke, and without a military position, he can receive the duke's salary and enjoy the duke's treatment, but when he arrives at his son, only the marquis and the marquis are left.

Otherwise, three or five generations will become ordinary, and there will be no generational generals at all, and they will rest with the country!

Yoo Chun!

You're ruthless!

Many Xungui couldn't wait to jump up and eat Liu Chun.

But at this time, Liu Chun said again: "Your Majesty, this is just a prince and noble who chooses to stay in the country, if you are willing to put your fiefdom overseas, especially in the extreme west, not only will the title continue, you can have military power, but also control the land." ”

Zhu Di smiled slightly, "Taishi, your trick is not new, against the kings of the clan, didn't you do it?" ”

Liu Chun said with a smile: "Your Majesty is really wise, under the whole world, there is only one Son of Heaven, and under the Son of Heaven, that is the vassal kings of all clans." And under the princes of the clan are the princes, marquises, and earls. Liu Chun said with a smile: "In fact, the minister is also following the example of the ancients, and the Xia Shang Dynasty was divided into three generations, which is the case." ”

After Liu Chun finished speaking, Yang Shiqi hurriedly stood up, bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, what the Taishi said is indeed true. After the three generations of kings established the foundation, they divided the surrounding land to the princes. At the beginning, the ancestors of the princes also overcame thorns and thorns to have a size land, and the hard work and price paid were incomparable. ”

"Now the strength of the Ming Dynasty is 100 times that of the three generations, so the scope of the division is even more vast, and the whole world must obey the arrangement of the Great Tomorrow."

Zhu Di had a smile on his face, obviously, he agreed with this method.

Zhu Di had already thought about it, and it was impossible to bring all the land under the rule of the Ming Dynasty.

If, as Liu Chun and Yang Shiqi described, a complete set of sub-sealing systems is established, it is not impossible. Zhu Di looked at all the honorable heroes, "Do you understand?" If you want to stay in Daming, I will let you have no worries about food and clothing, and even your children and grandchildren can live well. However, the gentleman's Ze was beheaded in the fifth generation. If you are willing to go overseas, look for land, and build a foundation...... He can always be the lord of a country, hereditary and inherited, and passed on for generations. ”

"Weigh for yourselves where to go!" Zhu Di said lightly.