Zhu Yunhuan also had to sigh that someone who could control Zhuge Liang had appeared again. But it was normal to think about it. Zhuge Liang was domineering and strong in his nature, but he was particularly tolerant towards his relatives.

Although Old Zhu complained about Zhu Wenyao on the surface, thinking that the child was too clingy, he was very proud in his heart, thinking that it was all worth it to love his little great-grandson so much.

"Grandfather, Miao Jin said yesterday that the people in the Twelve Prisons should be replaced, but I rejected it." Zhu Yunhuan said as he walked, "I think the people in the Internal Affairs Bureau are still your people, so I will transfer Zhang Fusheng to the Sili Bureau."

Old Zhu said without comment, "Zhang Fusheng should be transferred to the Internal Affairs Bureau. The Ministry of Ceremonies is not a legitimate institution."

"How can it be said that it is not legitimate?" Zhu Yunhuan was very unconcerned. "Can these eunuchs interfere in politics? The Internal Affairs Bureau is now the head of the Twelve Bureaus. Isn't it convenient for you to use it?"

Zhu Yuanzhang also thought it made sense. He was very wary of eunuchs interfering in politics, so he made a lot of targeted arrangements at the beginning of the founding of the country to avoid such situations.

Whether it is the Imperial Household Department or the Imperial Household Department, there is really no need to pay special attention to these things. The emperor's wishes should be the main thing.

Zhu Wenyao, lying in Old Zhu's arms, was in a good mood and was babbling all the way. This child just couldn't sit still.

"Today these great scholars are going to start talking about etiquette and law. Some of them we think are worth listening to." Old Zhu reminded, "But these people's temperaments are hard to guess. You can't say for sure that they are just messing around."

Zhu Yunhuan also knew this, so he said, "I'll let Daoyan and the people from the Hanlin Academy listen in, so that those great scholars won't make a big fuss."

Hearing Zhu Yunhuan say this, Old Zhu was relieved. He was the same as Zhu Yunhuan, and in many cases he valued scholars more, but there were also necessary restrictions and suspicions.

Zhu Yuanzhang would not be willing to give some power to scholars. Whether it was the overpowering of civil officials in the Song Dynasty or the enclosure of land by scholars in the Yuan Dynasty, these were all things Zhu Yuanzhang was afraid of.

The atmosphere in the Huagai Hall was extremely solemn. Many great scholars with white beards had already entered the hall. Some civil and military officials wearing official uniforms depicting animals such as birds and beasts had also arrived. They were about to begin the court debate.

It's a bit of an exaggeration to say that there is a debate. This is just a matter of reasoning, just filling in some gaps before the coronation ceremony. It's not a big deal.

When the emperor arrived, all the civil and military officials naturally bowed to him. The happiest one was probably Zhu Wenyao. The child danced with joy and was very happy to see so many people.

Old Zhu didn't care about anything else, he just said, "The crown prince is about to ascend the throne, and I have summoned all of you to discuss the ceremonials. There are many great scholars present who are familiar with the rules of etiquette, so feel free to speak."

Although Zhu's words were polite to a certain extent, showing the emperor's respect for the wise and humble, they were not all just random remarks. If there were really some constructive opinions, then it would be worth celebrating.

Minister of Rites Chen Di was naturally the most suitable person to preside over such an open meeting. Some well-read officials from the Hanlin Academy also spoke up and began discussions based on a certain ritual by citing classics.

Old Zhu and Zhu Yunhuan were listening attentively, and they now felt a little cheated.

To be honest, in the early years of the founding of the country, or even before the founding of the country, many things in the ceremony had been widely discussed and the framework had basically been determined.

If we start some discussions again now, there is actually not much new to come. These great scholars today are great scholars, but that does not mean that their level is better than those great scholars at the beginning of the founding of the country, nor can we find too many shortcomings.

Old Zhu listened patiently for half an hour and continued to comfort the impatient Zhu Wenyao. Although the child liked to be lively, he could not sit still and now he just wanted to go out and play.

"Grandson, just listen here." Seeing that Zhu Wenyao was about to explode, Old Zhu said, "Pay more attention to this matter. There must not be any omissions."

Zhu Yunhuan naturally accepted the order. Although he also wanted to leave, the emperor had already slipped away, and it would be inappropriate for him, the crown prince, to follow him, otherwise it would be a disrespect to the great Confucian scholars.

Zhu Yunhuan not only had to continue sitting there, but he also had to put forward his own views and opinions from time to time. He had to put on a show of respect and courtesy and could not be indifferent at all.

After all, this concerns his coronation ceremony, and it is also for further improving the rules for future generations, so of course it must be taken seriously.

When the morning discussion was over, Zhu Yunhuan naturally gave a banquet and arranged a reception. However, this did not mean that the discussion was over. The discussion would continue in the afternoon, and the issues would be sorted out one by one.

Zhu Yunhuan, who was in the side hall, said to Mei Yin, "Uncle, you are well-read. Do you think you have just been watching these great scholars quoting classics and showing off their knowledge this morning?"

Mei Yin spoke the truth, "Your Highness, I feel the same way. I think the palace ceremony previously formulated by the court has been perfected, and there is no need to change it now. The great scholars can only think of other ways."

Hearing Mei Yin say this, Zhu Yunhuan couldn't help but laugh. This was the truth and he didn't mean to belittle her.

If there were any omissions, some civil servants and great scholars would have pointed them out in the thirty years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

Even if there was no new emperor ascending the throne before, the ceremonies of the grand ceremony were all included in the Book of Rites, etc., and if you pay a little attention you can see that it was naturally prepared in advance.

Zhu Yunhuan smiled and said nonchalantly, "Let's continue listening in the afternoon. Even though things are not very satisfactory, it doesn't hurt to listen a little longer. Who knows, we might be able to discover some talented people."

This was meant to be a joke, but Mei Yin did not refute it, and the actual situation seemed to be true.

It's not just the great scholars who are showing off their literary talent. The officials in the Hanlin Academy are the same. They grab onto a certain argument and talk endlessly and eloquently. No one is surprised by it.

The great scholars probably also wanted to be appreciated and enter the officialdom. The same was true for the officials of the Hanlin Academy. If they were appreciated by the crown prince, their official careers might be smoother.

So everyone can understand this. This is about making plans for the coronation ceremony, but it is also about some relevant personnel working hard to demonstrate their abilities and knowledge. This is not contradictory.

Zhu Yunhuan was naturally aware of the thoughts of these great scholars or officials, but there was really no need to be too serious about it. He just needed to cooperate a little.

This is not about being ignorant, it is simply about giving others a way out, and the Crown Prince cannot appear to be particularly eccentric.

Daoyan also came to the side hall and said to Zhu Yunhuan, "Your Highness, I think the meeting this morning was too slow. I dare say that if it continues this way in the afternoon, I'm afraid it will take some time." Zhu Yunhuan knew what was going on and said to Daoyan, "You will only tell Chen Di that you can't keep haggling over words in the afternoon. Let him take charge of the process and make sure everything is done today."

These are indeed Zhu Yunhuan's ideas. Although this is a procedural arrangement, some rules must be followed. If the great scholars are allowed to play freely, one day is obviously not enough.

These matters do need to be presided over by Chen Di. After all, he is the Minister of Rites. He should take responsibility for these matters of etiquette and law. This is his job.

Everyone knows the answers to many things, and there is nothing wrong with showing off one's knowledge, but one must not let it delay important matters.

After a brief rest, Zhu Yunhuan went to the Huagai Hall again and began to listen to the great scholars' discussions again.

Zhu Yunxun, feeling dizzy, finally breathed a sigh of relief after a day of listening in. There was nothing wrong with constructive opinions, but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

Looking at the two sides of the same coin, the system previously formulated by the court is close to perfection, so there is no need to modify it. These are things that are enough to convince everyone, so of course it is worth being happy about.

Now that we have reached an agreement on some etiquette matters, we can quickly advance the preparations for the ceremony.

Zhu Yunhuan was in a very good mood after returning to the East Palace. "Eldest sister, second sister, you are finally willing to come back to see me."

Zhu Yourong and Zhu Youling were just laughing, knowing their younger brother's joking nature. As for those little jokes, there was no need to pay too much attention to them, just get used to it.

Zhu Yourong was in a state of mixed emotions for a moment. He looked at Zhu Yunhuan and said, "I am about to ascend the throne, but now I think about it, I am still a little confused. Youling and I were unable to help you, and we are really ashamed."

"Why are we siblings still talking about that?" Zhu Yunxun smiled and comforted, "If it weren't for the support of my eldest and second sisters, I wouldn't be loved by grandfather. Why does grandfather like me? Isn't it because I protect my family!"

These can be regarded as the truth. Zhu Yuanzhang valued many things about Zhu Yunhuan. His intelligence, means, etc. were naturally extremely important, and these were the fundamental conditions for maintaining his throne.

However, being able to value relatives is an absolute plus in Zhu's eyes, which Zhu Yunwen cannot match at all. It is these advantages that are enough to offset Zhu Yunwen's good reputation in his early years.

Zhu Yunhuan also continued, "When that time comes, the eldest sister and the second sister will also be promoted."

Zhu Yourong and Zhu Youling also knew this. They were only princesses now. When Zhu Yunhuan ascended the throne, they would be promoted to princesses, and the princesses of their aunts would be promoted to grand princesses.

This is based on seniority, not on closeness or distance, etc. After all, it is the Ming Dynasty now, and the eldest princess or the eldest princess is just a status and seniority, and does not represent status or the emperor's special favor.

Zhu Yunxun smiled and said, "Sisters, you should also go and hang out with other aunts more often these days. You can meet up to check on matters of etiquette and rituals."

Zhu Yourong and Zhu Youling were also aware of this. The coronation ceremony was extremely important. It was an extremely grand etiquette, and naturally required attention to details in all aspects.

Zhu Youling said, "Little brother, shouldn't we let Aunt Ningguo do these things?"

Xu Miaojin quickly said, "Second sister, my uncle has a case to handle right now, so it's natural that my aunt can't get involved in these matters. You still have to consult your aunt in private, and the sisters have to come forward in public."

This is a euphemism. After all, everyone knows about the Hongcang case, and since it involves the Imperial College, Mei Yin, who is in charge of Chinese studies, cannot get away with it easily. He still has to avoid suspicion.

Zhu Youling was a little embarrassed. In fact, she had tried to learn some things in the past few years, but when it comes to politics, sometimes she just didn't understand it, and it was difficult to understand.

No matter whether it is Zhu Yourong or Zhu Youling, they are still "talented women" now, but they can only recite poems and compose couplets, and are good at calligraphy and painting. When it comes to the affairs of the court, they are often clueless.

Zhu Yourong immediately said, "That's all. Just ask the eldest aunt in private. You can also ask the younger aunt. I'm just afraid that the younger aunt is too impatient. The eldest aunt is more stable."

Zhu Yunhuan's siblings were closer to Princess Anqing, but even though they were close, they were also well aware of some things. Princess Anqing was obviously also aware of politics, much better than Zhu Yourong and the others.

But compared to Princess Ningguo, she is far inferior and is indeed not as prudent as Princess Ningguo.

Zhu Yunhuan was relatively relieved about his two sisters. There were some things they really couldn't help with as they were beyond their abilities, and they also couldn't understand some things better.

However, they never act smart on their own. As long as Zhu Yunhuan says something, they will try their best to get it done. This is a very reassuring situation.

After all, for Zhu Yunhuan, he didn't care about more reminders and arrangements, as long as he didn't act rashly on his own. It didn't matter if he couldn't help much, as long as he didn't cause some trouble.

Xu Miaojin continued to smile and said, "Big sister, second sister, in fact, these things should not be asked of the elder sisters, but His Highness has always been close to the elder sisters. The elder sisters married with the ceremony of princesses, and His Highness felt uncomfortable."

Zhu Yourong quickly said, "We should have married as princesses. What does this have to do with me? He just wants to think too much!"

"It is in accordance with etiquette and law, but Your Highness must also give face to the elder sisters in the future." Xu Miaojin advised, "Now that Your Highness is in front of the elder sisters, there must be rewards, but it must be legitimate."

Don’t forget that Zhu Yunhuan also has a half-sister, Zhu Youwei, who is also going to be promoted to the eldest princess.

But the eldest princess is the eldest princess, and not every princess is treated the same. Even if the supplies are the same in public, the treatment in private is two different things.

It was the same during the reign of Zhu Yuanzhang, who had sixteen daughters, but the dowries varied. The same was true for his sons, who were given the same annual salaries and other benefits, but whose rewards were completely different.

Who doesn't have some selfish desires? The emperor is also a human being, and it is normal for him to have some selfish desires. Zhu Yunhuan couldn't treat everyone equally, and he didn't intend to treat everyone equally, but he should at least show some superficiality! (End of this chapter)