During this incident, King Zhu Di of Yan seized power and became the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The whereabouts of Emperor Jianwen are unknown. However, there was one person who was a big exception. Not only was he not liquidated, he also made great achievements and becam

When talking about the history of Ming Dynasty , " The Battle of Jingnan" cannot be bypassed. In this incident, King Yan Zhu Di seized power and became the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Emperor Jianwen 's whereabouts are unknown. So what happened to the old ministers of Emperor Jianwen?

Obtaining the throne by such means, of course it was difficult for Zhu Di to give preferential treatment to Jianwen his old ministers . However, one person was a big exception. Not only was he not liquidated, he also made great achievements and became a famous figure who set an example in history. This person is Xia Yuanji.

A good official who loves his people like his own son

Not long after Emperor Jianwen came to the throne, an earthquake occurred in the capital. At that time, earthquakes and other phenomena were usually considered to be warnings from God to the emperor, and there might be evil people doing evil. As a result, Xia Yuanji, who had just been promoted to be the Minister of Household Affairs, was appointed as the Imperial Envoy to go out to Beijing for inspection.

During the inspection, where Xia Yuanji was, his political clarity was praised by the people. When he returned from the inspection, he happened to catch up with the end of the "Battle of Jingnan". Zhu Di had gained power and was about to start liquidating Jianwen's old ministers.

The ministers were panicked and had no interest in government affairs. They were only thinking about how to protect themselves. The capital was in chaos, but Xia Yuanji was the only one who did not panic at all and had no time to be afraid. He was focused on sorting out the chaotic household registers.

The Household Department is closely related to people's lives. Xia Yuanji hopes that these important information can be completely preserved to avoid losses and inconvenience to the people. When Zhu Di's liquidation came, he showed no fear. He just asked Zhu Di to give him three more days. In three days, he could sort out all the paperwork, and he would be worthy of the people even if he was executed.

Zhu Di was moved by his love for the people, which showed that Xia Yuanji cared about the people of the world, not Emperor Jianwen, and praised him as a useful talent. Therefore, Zhu Di promoted Xia Yuanji to be the Minister of Household Affairs. After that, Xia Yuanji used his ability and power to do more good things for the people.

During the floods in western Zhejiang, Xia Yuanji went deep into the disaster area to inspect the disaster area. He not only properly solved the post-disaster reconstruction and comfort of the victims, but also repaired and dredged the rivers, which completely improved the flood problem here. Really served the people Solved the serious problem of .

Xia Yuanji, a capable minister who is good at financial management

, not only manages politics well and cares for the people, but his political talent is also reflected in financial management. As an important member of the Ministry of Household Affairs in charge of money and food, Xia Yuanji proposed a series of economic reform measures. has adjusted and reduced the tax system, reducing the burden on the people while ensuring the revenue of the national treasury.

On the other hand, Xia Yuanji saw the supporting role of commercial development in national finance. He formulated a series of measures to encourage commercial development and paid attention to border trade exchanges. The prosperity of commerce greatly filled the national treasury.

In addition, Xia Yuanji realized the problem of redundant personnel and waste in the imperial court through his work experience in the Ministry of Household Affairs and outing inspections. He instituted strict measures to control excess spending and eliminate redundant staff. He also encouraged farming and farming, attached great importance to farming. Under his governance, agriculture and commerce have developed greatly.

After the founding of Emperor Wen, Xia Yuanji also assisted Zhu Di, Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Zhanji and other emperors in moving the capital, compiling " Yongle Dadian", building imperial mausoleums, Zheng He's voyages to the West, etc. major events, and the completion of these major events and major projects is inseparable from the support of abundant treasury funds brought by Xia Yuanji's economic reform policies.

In the 19th year of Yongle (1421), Zhu Di insisted on the Northern Expedition. However, no matter how full the national treasury is, it cannot withstand repeated consumption. The previous campaigns have already consumed a lot of money. Another campaign will only increase the burden on the people and waste national power in vain. Xia Yuanji urged Zhu Di to consider giving up sending troops for the sake of the people, but he angered Zhu Di and was convicted and imprisoned.

After that, Zhu Di ordered Xia Yuanji's home to be confiscated. What is surprising is that apart from the things the emperor had given to Xia Yuanji, the only things found during the raid were some cloths and jars.

Xia Yuanji, a talented financial minister, enriched the country's finances with his talents and wisdom, but his own family was so shabby. It was really that made the world fat and lost weight himself. Even Zhu Di was moved by it.

The promoter of the two prosperous times

Zhu Di died of illness during the Northern March. Xia Yuanji, who had been imprisoned for 3 years, was released by Ming Renzong Zhu Gaochi and resumed his original position. Zhu Gaochi accepted Xia Yuanji's suggestions to help the people, reduce taxes, and reduce large financial consumption. Although he was in power for a short time, everything he did was a benevolent monarch who loved and cherished the people.

After that, Xia Yuanji assisted Ming XuanzongZhu Zhanji, still adhering to the belief of putting the people first and cherishing the people's power. Zhu Zhanji was also influenced by Xia Yuanji, and he was always able to sympathize with the sufferings of the people, take the people into consideration, and work diligently and love the people during his reign.

Xia Yuanji died of illness in the fifth year of Xuande (1430). Zhu Zhanji was grateful for his achievements. He not only posthumously named Xia Yuanji but also ordered to treat his descendants preferentially.

From the time Xia Yuanji asked Zhu Di to give him three more days until his death, Xia Yuanji's life went through another 5 years. In the past 25 years, he worked diligently and devoted himself to his work until his death.

From Zhu Di to Zhu Zhanji, from the prosperous age of Yongle to the rule of Renxuan , Xia Yuanji never failed to live up to these 25 years, achieving these two prosperous times with his outstanding political ability and his original intention to care for the people.