Inside Wenyuan Pavilion, after Zhu Ying announced the matter of the schools, he immediately revealed a second major decision.
That was the promotion of Han learning.
Zhu Ying spoke to the civil and military officials in a resounding voice. "Now that the Grand Ming Empire has unified the world for several years, the realm has remained peaceful during this time."
"There have been no wars, but that is mainly due to the efforts of the governors."
"Additionally, Han learning deserves credit as well."
"I previously established a national policy: wherever the Grand Ming Empire rules, the people must learn Chinese. At present, the people of most vassal states have already done so."
"However, there are still some foreign peoples who insist on using their own languages. That is absolutely unacceptable."
In Zhu Ying's view, if the Grand Ming Empire's rule was to endure through the ages, the first thing that needed to be achieved was linguistic unity.
Therefore.
Zhu Ying decided to promote Chinese throughout the world.
That way.
Once all foreign peoples spoke the same language and used the same writing system, they would naturally be easier to govern. It would also provide an opportunity to vigorously promote Han learning.
Only by achieving this cultural control could the Grand Ming Empire suppress foreign peoples at their root.
"We obey!"
As Zhu Ying announced the plan to promote Chinese, the civil and military officials inside Wenyuan Pavilion promptly accepted the order.
These Ming officials also understood the importance of promoting Chinese.
Therefore.
After hearing Zhu Ying's words, the officials immediately responded in agreement.
Finally, Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming Emperor, also addressed the officials. "The Grand Ming Empire has developed rapidly in recent years, and I am greatly pleased. In the period ahead, all of you must continue working hard!"
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