Mr. Wen came back to his senses and suddenly started struggling hysterically, shouting at the same time: "You can't do this to me! I am the eldest son of the Wen family, I am the eldest son of the Wen family!" No one paid any attention to him and pushed him away. They were dragged down together with the servants, and the screams gradually faded away, and soon they were no longer heard.
The people were excited, but Xiaohui and her father were so moved that they couldn't help but kneel down to Li Mubai. Xiaohui's father said gratefully: "Thank you, sir, for making the decision for the people!"
Li Mubai quickly came down, helped the father and daughter up, and said with a smile: "It doesn't have to be like this, it doesn't have to be like this! It's our duty to solve everyone's problems. I just fulfilled my duty! If it's not done well, it's a sin. Come on!" Xiaohui and her father were so moved that they didn't know what to say. They just felt that the adult in front of them was really a good official comparable to Kou Qingtian! Li Mubai glanced at the people and said, "It's okay now. Everyone can go back. Thank you for coming to testify." The people felt flattered and said goodbye to Li Mubai one after another and left.
Xiaohui and her father wanted to thank Yang Gui and Yang Qi, but when they turned around, they found that Yang Gui and Yang Qi had left without knowing when. There was obvious disappointment on their faces.
Li Mubai saw what they were thinking and said with a smile: "The two generals of the Yang family have left just now. As generals, they also have many affairs and cannot stay here for too long!"
Xiaohui's father said in disappointment: "The common people originally wanted to thank the two generals, but they didn't expect that they had already left!"
Li Mubai said: "That's not easy to handle. You can bring a small gift and go directly to their house to thank them."
The father and daughter looked surprised, and Xiaohui's father said, "Is this okay?"
Li Mubai naturally understood what they were worried about and said with a smile, "There's nothing wrong with it."
The father and daughter were very excited and looked at each other. Xiaohui's father asked: "May I ask, sir, where are the residences of the two generals?"
Li Mubai said: "They are two aunts and nephews. One is unmarried and the other is not married. They are still living with their parents on West Street. You can find out about them by asking around on West Street."
The father and daughter bowed to Li Mubai, and Xiaohui's father said gratefully: "Thank you, sir, for informing me." Li Mubai smiled and bowed back, saying: "You must pay attention to one thing. It is okay to bring small gifts to express your feelings, but you must not bring They must give away expensive gifts, otherwise they will face investigations by the political committee and the supervisory department, which will not be good." The father and daughter were a little surprised, and then an indescribable feeling of closeness came to their hearts. Farewell to Li Mubai and leave.
Early in the morning, the sun was shining brightly, reflecting the splendor of the Bianliang Palace. Secret guards wearing heavy armor and scarlet cloaks stood on both sides of the royal road. The civil and military ministers entered the palace from the main entrance and followed the royal road straight into the main hall. When they came to the hall, they saw Yang Peng sitting high and bowed together: "Greetings to Your Majesty!" Yang Peng nodded and said: "Thank you for your hard work." Everyone didn't know how to respond for a while, and looked at each other because of how many people were there. No king has spoken like this in thousands of years. Huang Qiaoyun was the first to react and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!" Everyone quickly followed suit and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Yang Peng said angrily: "I told you a long time ago that I don't want those red tapes, and yet I still have so many polite words! Okay, don't be nagging, let's go to your places!"
Everyone smiled, walked to both sides of the hall, and sat down according to their rank.
Yang Peng said: "Today is our first court meeting since the founding of the country. There are no specific things to deal with. Let's just talk casually."
Everyone looked at each other and felt that there was nothing to say. What needed to be said had already been said.
Yang Peng said with a smile: "Why don't you have anything to say? Today is the first day of our opening. If we don't have anything to say, wouldn't it be a joke if word spread!"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh. A minister stood up, clasped his fists towards Yang Peng and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say." Everyone followed the sound and saw that it was Shen Yuqiu, the recently appointed deputy governor of Jiangnan East Road.
Yang Peng nodded and motioned for him to continue.
Shen Yuqiu said: "Your Majesty, I believe that now that the Ming Dynasty has been established and the Central Plains has been unified, we should change the previous military-led policy and focus on governing the country!"
As soon as these words came out, the scene immediately became buzzing, and everyone started talking in low voices. Duan Zhixian stood up and said angrily: "Master Shen, do you want your eldest brother to follow Zhao Song's approach? The world has finally become decent, do you want to change back?" All the generals agreed, and they were all very opposed to what Shen Yuqiu said. . None of the civil servants expressed their opinions for the time being, but it could be seen that some of the civil servants agreed with Shen Yuqiu's views, while others disagreed.
Shen Yuqiu clasped his fists at Duan Zhixian and said: "General, you have misunderstood! What I mean is that since the country has been established, and its territory is now far wider than that of Zhao and Song Dynasties, and directly catching up with the Tang Dynasty, our Yanyun's power has shocked the past and the present. No one will eat the heart of a bear and the courage of a leopard to stroke the beard of a tiger. There is really no need to launch large-scale wars with foreign countries! After all, war consumes countless resources and will sacrifice countless lives. After all, it is not a good thing. If we can change the course and use the main resources If we contribute to the country’s construction and benefit the people, isn’t it even more of a blessing to the people?”
Duan Zhixian subconsciously felt that Shen Yuqiu was talking about the troops, but for a while he couldn't find the words to refute.
Tang Shidian praised: "Master Shen's words are very good. If this can be done, people's lives will definitely be happier!"
Zhang Jun said: "I don't agree." Everyone's eyes immediately focused on Zhang Jun. Zhang Jun's current identity is the commander of the legion directly under Yanyun, and he is responsible for forming a tropical combat force.
Zhang Jun said: "Master Shen's words sound really good at first glance. Swords and guns are put into Kuma and released into Nanshan, and everyone enjoys a happy life! To be honest, I used to think so too! But after experiencing so many things, I suddenly understood that reality is cruel, and this kind of peace is just wishful thinking, just a beautiful dream! The world is like a forest, and every country is an animal in the forest! We are tigers, and when we are strong, there will naturally be no People dare to threaten us, but once we weaken, the wild beasts around us will pounce on us mercilessly and bite our bodies mercilessly! At that time, the country will overthrow and the people will be displaced, just like the scene when the Liao Kingdom invaded! At that time, wouldn’t it be ironic to recall that swords and guns were put into Kuma and released in Nanshan?”
Duan Zhixian shouted: "That's right! That's it!"
Shen Yuqiu said: "General Zhang also said just now that when we are strong, no one will dare to threaten us, so as long as we stay strong, won't we be able to guarantee safety?"
Zhang Jun shook his head, "You are wrong! To stay strong and to be complete, you must keep fighting! Life is endless and fighting is endless! Only by constant fighting can we pass on the strong combat effectiveness and fighting spirit. Peace is easy It kills the fighting spirit! Why was it that the previous dynasties were extremely powerful when they founded the country, but soon afterward the combat effectiveness of the army dropped to the point of being vulnerable? It is because peace consumes the combat effectiveness. When a truly powerful enemy appears, They have no way to resist! The reason why the descendants of tigers are still tigers is because they fight as soon as they are born!"
"In addition, for those potential enemies, those ambitious neighbors, it is better to use war to eliminate them and nip them in the bud, than to deal with them after they have already happened. Finally, I believe that war is not a matter of consuming resources. It is In fact, it is the fastest way to benefit! Victory in a war can not only bring a large amount of undeveloped land to the empire, but also turn countless wealth that other countries have reserved for many years into their own in an instant!"
"Our Ming Army rose up in the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun and has gone through countless battles. The reason why it becomes stronger and stronger is because every war brings huge benefits! We should not regard war as a burden, but as a gain. An important way to wealth and land! This is like a tiger hunting for food and nourishing our bodies with the flesh and blood of deer and sheep! Why those previous dynasties were strong before and then declined rapidly? Another important reason is that they were influenced by the bullshit benevolence and righteousness of Confucianism. Influenced by thoughts, why do you want to be kind to your neighbors? The tigers no longer hunt, and naturally become weaker and weaker, but those deer and sheep become stronger and stronger! In the end, the weak tigers were actually killed by the deer and sheep! It is really disappointing People are funny! This is the result of being kind to your neighbors!"
Everyone couldn't help but recall the rise and fall of the past dynasties, and it seemed that they were all just as Zhang Jun said!
Huang Qiaoyun said: "Master Zhang said it well! The deer and sheep coexist peacefully with the tiger out of fear of the tiger's power, not out of gratitude for the tiger's idea of peace! When the tiger is weak, those deer and sheep will not remember the tiger's previous wishes. Good! Being kind to others is ridiculous. Peace and kindness are poison that kills oneself. If a country wants to be strong forever, it must keep fighting! Tigers are bloodthirsty. It is natural law. If this is violated, the tiger can only die. One piece!"
All the ministers nodded in agreement. Shen Yuqiu and a few others frowned, but were speechless.
Seeing that everyone had said what they should say, Yang Peng smiled and said: "Okay, I didn't expect that the first court meeting after the founding of the People's Republic of China would have such a big discussion!" Everyone returned to their seats and looked at Yang Peng , the scene became quiet.
Yang Peng looked at Shen Yuqiu and others and said, "You can't be wrong about what you think! Who doesn't want a peaceful and easy life! But you should think carefully about why dynasties in the past dynasties turned from prosperity to decline? There are many reasons for this, but Losing the fighting spirit can be said to be a very important aspect!"
"If people want to survive and develop, and if a country wants to survive and develop, the most indispensable thing is fighting spirit. War is the best and most effective way to maintain the country's fighting spirit. The main reason why I want to depose Confucianism is because of the Confucian way of doing things. , the biggest effect is to kill the country's fighting spirit and the people's fighting spirit. Without fighting spirit, people will be resigned, just like our people before. This is only conducive to the ruler's rule, but it cannot become a real person; the country has no Lost fighting spirit, just like Zhao Song who faced the invasion of the Khitan Kingdom before. Under such circumstances, he only knew how to beg for mercy, and was willing to kill his own loyal generals for the sake of 'peace'! Confucianism can only It can turn tigers into kittens and men into eunuchs. This kind of selfish, self-castrating thing will cause endless troubles if it is not thrown away early!"
Everyone nodded and agreed with Yang Peng's remarks. Shen Yuqiu said worriedly: "Your Majesty, if you indulge the people's fighting spirit too much, will it make it difficult for them to control them?"
Yang Peng smiled, raised his finger and tapped Shen Yuqiu, saying: "What you said is very good! It just hits the mark on why the kings of the past dynasties only respected Confucianism! Control, because Confucianism is the most It is conducive to controlling and enslaving the people, so they favor this method!"
He glanced at everyone and said seriously: "I want to emphasize one point here! This world does not belong to me, Yang Peng, but to the common people in the world! Everything we do has only one purpose, and that is to serve the interests of the common people! Not to enslave Ordinary people, let the common people serve me! Why should I depose Confucianism, just because Confucianism is putting the cart before the horse and black and white! It’s all bullshit about the king of heaven and earth! Only the people are the greatest!"
Duan Zhixian couldn't help but praise: "Brother said it well!"
Yang Peng mocked: "None of the emperors in the past and present are good, they are all selfish bastards. The world clearly belongs to everyone, but they have turned it into private property! This starts from me and must change!" Scan He glanced at everyone and said: "Remember what I said today. When you do things from now on, you don't need to put me in your heart, just put the common people in your heart. Remember, they are your parents, not you. Parents!" Everyone agreed in unison.
Yang Peng glanced at everyone and said with a smile: "Some of you must have this idea in your heart. The world belongs to the common people, and the emperor and officials provide for the common people, so what else does it mean to be an emperor or an official? What do you mean?" He stood up, walked to the middle of the hall, looked at the ministers on both sides, and said with a smile: "People who think like this do it because they have no responsibility in their hearts and only regard being an official as a channel to obtain benefits and status! Your Majesty The responsibility of ministers and ministers is to take care of the people, just like a capable wolf in a pack of wolves will serve as the alpha wolf. What are the benefits of being a alpha wolf? He has to rush to the front when encountering danger! Therefore, emperors and ministers should not go If you want any benefits, resign as soon as possible!"
Shi Liancheng said: "Brother said it well! If you want to get benefits, don't become an official! Our Ming Dynasty does not need officials like Zhao Song!" The ministers agreed one after another.
Shen Yuqiu stood up and bowed: "What your Majesty said was like the roar of a lion in Buddhism, which made Wei Chen wake up suddenly! Wei Chen has been an official for so many years, but he didn't know the true meaning of being an official until now! Wei Chen is so ashamed!" "
Yang Peng walked up to Shen Yuqiu, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "You don't have to be ashamed. Confucianism has been influential for more than a thousand years, and that kind of ideological influence has already been deeply ingrained. How can it be removed in an instant! It’s not too late to start changing your thoughts now!” “Yes!”
Yang Peng walked up to Tang Shidian. Tang Shidian quickly stood up and stood respectfully with his hands lowered. Yang Peng patted him on the shoulder and said: "To eliminate these bad mental influences, your education department has a heavy responsibility! As long as you persist in your efforts, I believe that in twenty years, mental problems will be basically solved. ." Tang Shidian bowed and said: "I will do my best to carry out your majesty's intention!" Yang Peng nodded and said with a smile: "I believe in your ability." Tang Shidian couldn't help but feel excited.
Yang Peng returned to his boss and sat down, glanced at everyone, and said: "Why should we govern the country with the Legalist concept? Because only the Legalist concept can put the people first and return to the right path! Why use the military strategist to govern the country? Because Only the military mentality can maintain the fighting spirit of our nation and keep it alive!" Everyone couldn't help but clasp their fists and say: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Yang Peng said: "Today's discussion was very good! I think after this discussion, you should not understand anything! Legalism and military strategism are the foundation of governing the country. From now on, you will follow the guidance of these two. Question!" Everyone agreed in unison.
Yang Peng said loudly: "Okay, if nothing else happens, today's court meeting will end here."
Everyone stood up, bowed to Yang Peng, and filed out of the hall.
Yang Peng stood up, left the main hall, and went to the harem. The place where Yang Peng lives now is the palace of the former Zhao Song. The family members of the former Zhao and Song who were previously placed in the palace have already been settled according to their own wishes. It is worth mentioning that there are a large number of palace maids among them. A considerable number chose to stay and continue to serve the royal family.
The ministers left the main hall and walked outside the palace, gathering together in small groups and chatting.
Seeing Chai Yongqi frowning, Huang Qiaoyun asked in confusion, "Master Chai, are you worried?" Chai Yongqi sighed and said, "I feel a little uneasy."
Huang Qiaoyun asked quickly: "Is it about work?" Chai Yongqi shook his head, "No, it's about His Majesty's policies. To be honest, besides admiring His Majesty, I have infinite admiration for His Majesty's broad-mindedness!..." Huang Qiaoyun smiled and said: "Brother is not here now, Mr. Chai, you don't need to say nice things!"
Chai Yongqi ignored Huang Qiaoyun's teasing and continued: "Everyone talks about saints, but your majesty is the real saint! He is dedicated to the public and has no selfish motives! However, I am completely worried that if your majesty says this, someone will have other ideas! The people of the world will It won’t become unruly!”
Qiaoyun smiled and said, "I'm not worried at all." Chai Yongqi looked at Huang Qiaoyun in confusion. Huang Qiaoyun smiled and said: "Only the weak worry about this kind of thing. Only the weak worry that others will rebel against them all day long! The strong have the majesty and self-confidence of the strong. When facing the strong, no one dares to have dissent! The eldest brother is Among the strongest men in the world, who dares to rebel against Big Brother?"
Chai Yongqi felt that what Huang Qiaoyun said made sense, and couldn't help but nodded, and then frowned and said: "When Your Majesty is in power, I believe there will be no problems, but if His Majesty's children are in power...?"
Huang Qiaoyun smiled and said: "Master Chai, you are really worried about the ancients now!" Chai Yongqi asked with a smile: "What did you say?"
Huang Qiaoyun smiled and said: "Brother's idea of governing the country is the most beneficial to the people of the world and our nation. In time, the people will understand this. If someone wants to rebel, what is their reason? Restoration will lead to destruction. Do you want to use the dynasty as an excuse, or do you want to be the emperor yourself? After the people have enjoyed the benefits of this policy, who will be a slave for one family? So I believe that after twenty years, even if someone wants to restore, they will It’s absolutely impossible!”
After hearing what Huang Qiaoyun said, Chai Yongqi felt that his head suddenly became enlightened. Huang Qiaoyun laughed and sighed: "Qiaoyun, you are indeed much smarter than me!" Huang Qiaoyun smiled and said: "Brother, thank you!" Then he thought to himself: "I think what eldest brother has done so far is only the first step. Brother seems to have a bigger move!" Chai Yongqi asked curiously: "What bigger move does your Majesty have?" Huang Qiaoyun shook his head.
Yang Yanzhao, Yang Gui and Yang Qi returned home. As soon as they came to the hall, Mrs. Yang greeted them. Yang Gui said: "Mother." Mrs. Yang smiled slightly, looking at these outstanding sons, her eyes were filled with a happy smile. He turned to look at Yang Yanzhao and asked: "Master, today is the first court meeting of the new dynasty. Is it going well?"
Yang Yanzhao sat down and said with a smile: "What can go wrong!" Then he sighed: "Your Majesty is really an unprecedented sage!" He glanced at his wife and said, "Madam, do you know? Your Majesty said that the world is The world of the common people is not his world. All officials in the world do not need to pretend to be him in their hearts. They only need to pretend to be the common people, and everything must be based on the interests of the common people!" Mrs. Yang couldn't help but be moved and said: "His Majesty can say such a thing, it's really It’s unbelievable! All dynasties have been the same as the family, but I didn’t expect His Majesty to be completely transcendent. He is like a god!” Yang Yanzhao and Yang Qi nodded in sympathy.
Yang Yanzhao said excitedly: "Madam, you have to let us have a good meal today. We will leave Bianliang tomorrow!" Madam Yang asked repressedly: "Did your Majesty give any orders?" Yang Yanzhao shook his head and said: "Your Majesty has not given any orders, but there are still many things in the army waiting for me to deal with. I really can't let go!" He stood up and said, "I will go back to my room to sort out the documents." Then he hurried away. .
Mrs. Yang looked at her husband's back and couldn't help but smile, "I haven't seen your father so excited for a long time. He seems to be as energetic as he was when he was twenty!"
Yang Gui and Yang Dezheng looked at each other and smiled. Yang Qi said: "Sister-in-law, Yang Gui and I are also going back to the room." Mrs. Yang took a look and said, "Mom, I have something to say to you." The two of them showed curiosity. Mrs. Yang asked: "Have you rescued a father and daughter recently?" The two immediately thought of what happened not long ago and nodded. Yang Qi said: "Yes. Sister-in-law, why are you asking about this?"
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
