The inheritance system of imperial power in Ming dynasty was the eldest son system, that is, the heir of the emperor should take precedence over the eldest son. After the death of the orthodox eldest son, the clan should be dominant. Only when all the clans have perished can we choose an heir from the common people. Zhu Yuanzhang initially adopted the eldest son inheritance system and listed his eldest son Zhu Biao as the heir. Unfortunately, Zhu Biaoying died young in, and Zhu Yuanzhang chose Zhu Yunwen as his successor. There are two problems for Zhu Yunwen to become a successor. The first is why he didn't choose a successor among Zhu Yuanzhang's other sons. Second, Zhu Yunwen is not a direct descendant of the emperor. Why does Zhu Yunwen want a successor?
Zhu Yunwen is not the direct grandson of the emperor. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang make Zhu Yunwen his successor?
1377, Zhu Biao is 22 years old. Zhu Yuanzhang ordered Zhu Biao to supervise the country. In order to practice national politics, he obeyed the notice of officials. From the Zhou Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, the eldest son was the first heir. Zhu Biao himself is the orthodox eldest son, and Zhu Yuanzhang also asked him to supervise the country. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Zhu Yuanzhang is training successors.
In the twenty-five years of Hongwu (1392), Zhu Biao died, and so did his successor who supported Zhu Yuanzhang for more than ten years. At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang is old, so he must choose his successor as soon as possible and then support him. According to the system of direct inheritance of the eldest son, Zhu Biao should choose an heir from his own lineage after his death. At that time, the eligible princes were: the second son Zhu Xiu, the third son Zhu Pi and the fourth son Judy. However, after the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang enfeoffed nine princes of Wang Sai, who were also called the King of Qin, the King of Jin and the Prince of Yan. Song dynasty operated in feudal cities for a long time, and the Ming dynasty was unstable in the early years of the Republic of China. If Wang Sai is abolished rashly, it may cause trouble.
Zhu Yunwen is not the direct grandson of the emperor. Why did Zhu Yuanzhang make Zhu Yunwen his successor?
139 1 year, Zhu Xiu, the second son of Emperor Wu of Hong, was recalled to Beijing because of too many mistakes. Later, Crown Prince Zhu Biao went to Guanshan. This means that Dier's son's ability is not outstanding, and he was even recalled to Beijing for training because he often made mistakes. Such people can't even manage their territory well. How do we govern the country?
In the eleventh year of Hongwu (1378), Zhu Yuanzhang sealed Taiyuan and was scolded by Zhu Yuanzhang for flogging Xu Xingzu on the road. He was on pins and needles when he was awarded the land. Some even pleaded with the emperor that he planned to plot against him. Zhu Yuanzhang was very angry. But for Zhu Biao's protection, Zhu Yuanzhang would have punished Zhu.
1370, Judy was made the prince. In the 13th year of Hongwu (1380), Judy was a vassal of both capital city and was ordered to explore the north many times. Judy didn't make any mistakes herself, but she did well in the Northern Expedition. He captured General Kitahara alive and called on the Mongols to surrender. These are all real contributions. Zhu Yuanzhang is also optimistic about Judy, but he can't let Judy be his successor. Why? There are two reasons.
First of all, if the fourth son Judy is established, then two or three sons will be skipped in the middle, which is unreasonable in the patriarchal clan system. Will the second and third sons rebel?
Second, Judy has been active in the north for a long time. If he withdraws his troops rashly, will the northern government soldiers fight back?
To sum up, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted a son and was easy to get into trouble, so Zhu Yuanzhang decided to choose a successor among Zhu Biao's sons. And when Zhu Biao died, Zhu Yuanzhang was old and not far from him. Zhu Yuanzhang needed a relatively peaceful environment to train new successors. To establish four sons Judy, we must solve two sons and three sons at the same time. But there will be boundary problems. If two sons, three sons and four sons have left the fief, who will manage the fief? Therefore, it is the best choice for Zhu Yuanzhang to keep the existing governors. If three sons born in wedlock cannot inherit, it is even more impossible for the other sons. Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang began to choose successors from his grandchildren.