Zhu Yuanzhang: Seize the Opportunity-Proclaim It, Grant a General Pardon, Reform the System!
What a joke!
Throughout all the dynasties.
Which emperor's descendants had ever achieved such outstanding heights?
Throughout all the dynasties.
Which emperor had not wanted his descendants to be exceptional, to accomplish immortal feats and pass the realm down for ten thousand generations?
Yet looking across ancient and modern times.
How many imperial descendants had truly allowed their emperors to rest easy, leaving them without regrets?
But now!
Zhu Yuanzhang could proudly say that his grandson was incomparably outstanding—outstanding beyond anyone's reach.
He had destroyed Northern Yuan, Great Ming's greatest enemy.
He had wiped out the Tatars!
He had expanded the realm.
There was no need to say more about all those accomplishments.
"Father Emperor."
"This time, Great Ming has expanded its territory so vastly and reaped boundless gains."
"Your son believes we should announce this earth-shattering victory to the realm and grant a general pardon." Zhu Biao stepped forward at the right moment to make his proposal.
At those words!
Zhu Yuanzhang pondered briefly before immediately saying, "You are right."
"Such a great event, such a great victory, should indeed be proclaimed to the realm. Even more so, a general pardon should be granted."
"Convey my decree."
"Immediately announce to the realm that my grandson destroyed the Tatars and incorporated their territory. On that basis, grant a general pardon."
"Those guilty of minor crimes may be pardoned and released from prison."
"Those guilty of serious crimes may be shown mercy and permitted to see their families."
"Those already sentenced to death may likewise be shown mercy and allowed to see their families once."
"Furthermore."
"Every soldier from the main battle camps who joined the Northern Expedition, every soldier who faced the enemy head-on, shall have their registered households and families exempted from taxes for one year, thereby honoring those