Before the rebellion, Liu Yuanqiao lived no worse than emperor Chongzhen, and even better than the emperor in terms of disposable money and enjoyment, but he had no imperial power and respected status.
There is no doubt that Liu Yuanqiao's rebellion was to make himself live better, to do what he wanted, to do what he didn't want, to do what he didn't want. That's why he rebelled angrily and became an emperor.
If there are so many people after becoming the emperor, and a large group of people tell him what to do and what not to do every day, it will be meaningless.
If he was the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, if he had this idea, he would certainly have a very fierce conflict with the ministers, and he would touch thousands of sparks and fight very brilliantly.
However, he is the Taizu emperor of the Chinese Empire. He established a new empire on the basis of overthrowing the old empire. Therefore, he will follow various regulations and etiquette of the previous dynasty in some things, but he will not comply with many things.
If the officials of the Ming Dynasty would persuade the emperor, they would restrict the emperor to death, so that the emperor would have to listen to them or to the ritual system formulated by them.
Because many officials believe that the policies formulated by their ancestors, the rule of the world by imperial power and scholar bureaucrats, are the basis for the long-term stability of the Ming Dynasty and the stability of the world. Because of the existence of such a strong foundation, everyone believes that this is a matter of course and golden rules, as well as their unshakable belief, Who is willing to pay his life against the emperor.
But now it's different. Now it's already the Chinese Empire. The Chinese empire is a brand-new Empire established on the basis of overthrowing the Daming empire. It's because of all kinds of bad and all kinds of corruption in the previous dynasties that it gave them the opportunity.
That is to say, for Liu Yuanqiao, the Daming suit is not feasible, not at all. If anyone dares to take the Daming suit to the Chinese Empire, Liu Yuanqiao will be very angry and angry, because it can be determined that this is a policy to perish the country and is simply harboring evil intentions.
Moreover, most of these officials of the Chinese Empire were born under Liu Yuanqiao's door and were his servants. Few of them were qualified and capable to work against him. For example, there were several people with greater power in his army.
For example, his brother Zheng Zhibao's position in the navy is unmatched. His authority on the sea can not be compared with that of the emperor. Moreover, the navy is very independent because of its particularity. If it is in the eyes of others, it is easy to form an independent kingdom, but Zheng Zhibao worships Liu Yuanqiao and obeys him.
Although Zheng Zhibao is a very capable person and can be regarded as a hero in others, he is only an obedient younger brother in front of Liu Yuanqiao.
Another is Liu Bu, who founded the Chinese army. Liu Bu's position in the army exceeds that of Liu Yuanqiao. Many times, soldiers only know that there is Marshal Liu and do not know that there is a prison king. The problem is that Liu Bu is Liu Yuanqiao's son. He is born a lower level in this respect and does not have the strength to compete with him.
Liu Yuanqiao is in power, superior and unmatched, and has no control over the Chinese Empire. He is not under Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Empire.
But Liu Yuanqiao is more confident than Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang inevitably has a sense of inferiority because of his humble birth. I'm afraid he often thinks that a family with such humble birth is just a monk and a beggar, which can be an emperor. Those with better birth don't know what they will think. Therefore, he is extremely guarded against his ministers, Guard against their rebellion all the time, launch major rebellious cases and kill meritorious heroes all the time.
However, Liu Yuanqiao is different from him. He himself is a top dignitary and comes from a top leader. When he first started the rebellion, he has already set a position. When he fought the world, Zhu Yuanzhang was commensurate with most generals and soldiers as brothers. There is even a rumor that after he fought the world, everyone can share it.
But Liu Yuanqiao is different. When he first hit the world, he has already set his name. I am the Lord and you are the assistant. I eat large portions, you eat small portions, I eat meat and you drink soup. These things have been set long ago, and he is not afraid of other people's opposition.
The logistics strategy and supply strategy of the Chinese Empire have doomed it to be difficult to form warlords within it. Even if the generals want to rebel, the soldiers will not listen to him. That is why they will be full of confidence.
Moreover, Liu Yuanqiao will not be as diligent and powerful as Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang became the emperor of the Ming Empire from a cowherd. He cherished everything he had in front of him and was very afraid of losing it. Therefore, he was very strict in this regard.
All the folds are reviewed by himself. Even if he is tired, he will not care. He often reviews the memorials until late at night. When he is in Nanjing, his team has basically been established. These people have been with Liu Yuanqiao for more than a year and probably understand Liu Yuanqiao's personal preferences and style, He will not only restrain him in these aspects, but only guide him as he likes.
By Liu Yuanqiao's means, if you confront him and make him unhappy, I'm afraid it will make him calm and move you away.
Liu Yuanqiao's control over the Chinese Empire lies far above the control of any emperor of the Ming Empire over the imperial court. Whoever he wants to use will use it, and whoever he doesn't want to use will get rid of it.
Moreover, he is a powerful role. He is also a person who will not be easily fooled. It is very difficult to limit him with ancestral family law and benevolence, righteousness and morality.
Liu Yuanqiao is still a very pragmatic person and attaches great importance to interests. To put it bluntly, such people are difficult to meet and buy.
After the founding of the new dynasty, Liu Yuanqiao was considering a new problem, that is, formulating and launching the examination system and reward system for officials to stimulate their greater enthusiasm. As for other things, they were not his concern.
Moreover, the first thing when the new dynasty was established was to cancel the early Dynasty policy implemented by the Ming Dynasty for more than 200 years. In the eyes of many officials of the Ming Dynasty, the early Dynasty was essential. It was the emperor's diligence and love for the people. It was a manifestation of the diligence of court officials. The emperor was lazy if he didn't go to the court.
For example, the Emperor Wanli did not go to the court for 28 years. Although the government remained the same, he was scolded as a dog by the court and the people, and even attacked. The emperor did not go to the court just to play with women in the harem.
But the first thing about the founding of the Chinese Empire was to cancel the early Dynasty. Everything was handled on duty.