I'm fine, thank you
Emperor Hongwu, how do you think your control over the nation will vary because you are a born peasant?
I feel that if I do a lot of good things for this country, then will the public start to respect my rule over China. I thought maybe I could enforce strict laws and then the public would be forced to obey and respect me. I decided that this was a bad idea in the end.
Does that have to do with your Confucius beliefs?
Well yes because Confucius said that if a ruler is morally good and then the public will obey so this has a lot to do with that. Confucius was a great scholar who taught great things to this country.
How are you going to chose your officials and why?
Well I'll revive the civil service exam because I feel that the best people for the job should be at that job. If wealthy landlords were the only ones that could run for these positions then the government will not run as smooth.
Are you worried about what people will think of you at first?
Yes I am. Since I'm a born peasant and the public has greater respect for the wealthy, the people will expect less of me because of that. I am ready to help this country in every way possible. I believe in Confucius and hopefully he will guide me in the right direction.
How are you going to drive the remaining Mongols out of China?
I am angry about foreign people ruling our country. I do not want any remnants of their rule left in
China. I will assemble a great army and drive them out myself. I don't even want the trace of their rule here. We will rebuild China to it's former glory.
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