23 Results in the "Grand Tutor of Ming" category
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Grand Tutor of Ming 23
"The reason why the Xia and Shang dynasties were so brutal to slaves lies fundamentally in the fact that at that time, the mode of production was still slash-and-burn agriculture, and large-scale slavery could be obtained through expansion from the Central Plains." "In an era where production capacity was limited and food output was insufficient to support the entire population, the lives of the lowest-level slaves inevitably became cheap." "And starting from the late Shang and early Zhou, just as…-
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Grand Tutor of Ming 22
Jiang Xinghuo coughed lightly twice, then spoke slowly and clearly. “The most important matters of state are ritual sacrifices and military affairs. You should have heard these eight characters.” “Of course, I’m not an idiot,” Zhu Gaoxu replied matter-of-factly. Jiang Xinghuo nodded approvingly. Good, he's not an idiot. Jiang Xinghuo continued, “Then do you know why ‘ritual sacrifices’ and ‘military affairs’ are the only two major state affairs?” Only two? Zhu Gaoxu found the…-
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Grand Tutor of Ming 21
Looking into Jiang Xinghuo's eyes, Zhu Gaoxu stroked his big beard and replied, “A dynasty is a realm governed by a single family and surname, whether to control the people or to keep them ignorant.” “That's partly correct, but not entirely,” Jiang Xinghuo chuckled. Hearing this, Zhu Di, seated next to him, turned to ask, “Master, what does historical literature say about dynasties?” Dao Yan, possessing a wealth of knowledge, began to elaborate like a living library, recounting the origins…-
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Grand Tutor of Ming 20
On the banks of the Qinhuai River, the morning mist hung thick and heavy. A gust of wind blew, lifting the willow leaves at the riverbank, their branches swaying gracefully in the sky, light and lively. In a teahouse by the Qinhuai River, Zhu Di, dressed in plain clothes, and Dao Yan, dressed like an old monk, were enjoying their breakfast. Zhu Di picked up a crystal-clear soup dumpling, took a bite, and some savory juice burst inside his mouth. “It has been a long time since I've had such a…-
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Grand Tutor of Ming 19
“Your Majesty, you must not!” Xia Yuanyi, the Minister of Revenue, stood resolutely in his ceremonial crimson robes adorned with silk, a jade belt cinching his waist, as he spoke with unwavering fervor. “The nation has just emerged from turmoil; the people’s livelihoods are suffering. Now is the time to aid the populace, to provide disaster relief, to rebuild, to take in the displaced. Every aspect requires funding. The thirteen provincial governors of the Great Ming do not see more than…-
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Grand Tutor of Ming 18
In the palace, a grand Mid-Autumn Festival banquet was being held at this time. As night fell, colorful fireworks erupted in the sky, their dazzling brilliance enveloping the entire palace in a resplendent glow. Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival, a day traditionally spent in family reunions and joyful gatherings. However, despite the festive atmosphere, many people's hearts were far from relaxed. The First Prince, Zhu Gaochi, held the hand of the Crown Prince, Zhu Zhanji, sitting on the lower left side…-
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Grand Tutor of Ming 17
In the night, during the bright Mid-Autumn Festival. For some unknown reason, the imperial prison had shown a rare kindness, distributing a piece of coarse mooncake to each prisoner. Interestingly, regardless of whether it was high-ranking officials who normally looked down on such mooncakes, or the impoverished families who seldom had the chance to taste them, most were reluctant to eat. Even those who could eat held the mooncakes in their clothing, savoring each bite as if it were the last morsel of…-
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Grand Tutor of Ming 16
"Big Brother did nothing wrong." Zhu Di and Dao Yan sat across from each other at the chessboard, the atmosphere a bit stiff. Dao Yan picked up a chess piece again and said, "Whether he did wrong or not, ultimately, isn't this a matter of the Emperor’s whim? If you don’t kill Jiang Xinghuo, let’s not even talk about that; just the matter of the fief reduction could once again let the momentum that the Emperor just allowed the Second Prince to be suppressed surge back up." Zhu Di fell silent. The…-
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Grand Tutor of Ming 15
Jie Jin listened without any hesitation and directly replied, "This matter, I've already made suggestions in the 'Ten Strategies for Peace'." "Oh? Tell me more." Jie Jin spoke loudly, "The reason the Zhou Dynasty was able to rule for so long and is still remembered by later generations is precisely because it established feudal lords and minimized other forms of governance; this is the principle that all things are difficult." Upon hearing the first sentence, Zhu Di immediately understood why his…-
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Grand Tutor of Ming 13
"The solution is very simple. To sail to the West, we need ships, we need sailors, we need an army, and we need a lot of money." "And this money will be contributed by the Emperor himself, along with contributions from all the royals. The noble families will contribute according to their ranks." "At first, some may be unwilling, but now, regardless of being royals or nobles, with the Emperor's face at stake, they cannot avoid making this contribution." "Moreover, to please the Emperor, even if they…-
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