During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, since the imperial examination system was established, a special local governance system - co-governance by the gentry.
The gentry was generally composed of officials who had reached official positions, scholars, civil servants, and local people with high moral standards.
For example, rich businessmen and powerful people, sorry, you can only be regarded as a local tycoon and cannot participate in local governance.
Unlike the gentry on radio, film and television, most of the gentry in reality do not live in the countryside.
On the contrary, he will spread his kindness, build bridges and roads in his spare time, and help his neighbors in times of disaster. On the surface, he is blameless.
However, the private evil is hard to measure. Tax evasion, land annexation, resistance to the government, and grafting of taxes are all their specialties.
The image of the government is ugly, but they are upright and consider themselves to be good people.
Therefore, when the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom organized regiment training, the gentry responded to the call, including Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang.
In the late Ming Dynasty, the inland gentry class could still co-govern with the government, but along the Jiangnan and coastal areas, it was the gentry that overpowered the government.
"Student Feng Xianzong has met His Highness Prince Yu!"
After being summoned, a young man of medium height and delicate face walked over gracefully.
Wearing a white robe, a jade pendant on his waist, a square scarf on his head, and his regular facial features, the loose robe actually gives off the aura of an official robe, which makes people feel good about him.
It is understandable that a scholar would not worship an official.
"Feng Xiucai is a talented person. What can you teach me?"
Zhu Yixi leaned slightly, with a smile on her face, looking eager for talents.
Feng Xianzong was stunned. He seemed to see the monarchs of various countries in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period who were tolerant and magnanimous and eager for talents.
He was certain in his heart and immediately calmed down, cupping his hands and saying:
"Students heard that Your Highness went down from the high platform to worship the late emperor. Is this possible?"
"That's right!" Zhu Yixi nodded slightly, sat down and said: "The false king Duduo stole the throne and took control of the Central Plains in the name of revenge. He is actually the enemy of the Ming Dynasty. If he does not resist, he may return to the Yuan Dynasty and lose his hair. That’s it!”
With these words, King Yu raised himself to the top.
I'm trying to protect the Han people's clothes, and even Confucius and other elders have to give me a thumbs up.
"His Highness's actions naturally attracted the attention of the whole world."
Feng Xianzong said hurriedly, his eyes bright: "But, a new emperor has been established in Nanjing, and His Highness intends to subvert it and make himself emperor?"
"That's right. After His Highness became a clan member, he was also granted the title of Prince. It is inevitable to follow Han Zhaolie's example."
"presumptuous--"
"absurd!!"
The generals couldn't help but scolded, glaring at such rebellious words.
In other words, saying it so conclusively opened the curtain and made them angry.
This kind of thing can only be done but not said. If you say it, it will really become rebellion, especially now that the prestige of the Nanjing court has not been shaken.
"This king is loyal to the court."
Zhu Yixi stood up hurriedly, with a look of panic on her face, and raised her hands towards Nanjing in the east and said: "You are loyal to me, the sun and the moon can shine, but you can't lie."
Suppressing the anger in his heart, His Highness Prince Yu's acting skills have soared to the peak.
"Of course the students believe it too!"
Feng Xianzong smiled, cupped his hands and said, "But there are people in the world, but that's not necessarily the case."
"You guys stand down!"
King Yu frowned, waved his hands to the generals, and left a few personal guards behind. They stared at the scholar who spoke arrogantly, and couldn't help but ask: "What do you mean by this?"
He is not a fool. Of course he understands that scaremongering is a necessary method for talents in ancient times to recommend themselves. Strategists like to use it most.
Only by creating a sense of crisis can you show your power.
"It is said that at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, when Taizu first established the military and government, there were advisers who suggested building walls high, hoarding grain, and becoming king slowly. In this way, he could lay a solid foundation and unify the world. Can Your Highness do this?"
"Of course!" Zhu Yixi nodded. The Ming Dynasty would always publicize Taizu's deeds.
Liu Bowen is almost shaping up to be Zhuge Liang, and Zhu Yuanzhang is naturally even more amazing.
And Zhu Sheng's words are an exquisite summary of the rebellion. Shooting the first bird, developing in a wretched way and then pushing it aside, is a model of farming style.
"But now His Highness has only defeated the Jiannu slaves for the first time. The false king Duduo has dozens of Jiannu slaves. How can he be so complacent?"
Feng Xianzong breathed a sigh of relief and brought it into his own words. This was easier to handle. He hurriedly said:
"Sacrifice to the late emperor and the Imperial Ancestral Temple is something that only the emperor can do. Is it worth it for Your Highness to incur the fear of the Nanjing court just for this false reputation?"
"At that time, because of this false reputation, the Nanjing court will definitely regard you as a traitor, and your moral integrity as a scholar will be greatly lost. Then you will be surrounded by enemies and it will be difficult to move forward."
"Why don't you dedicate the puppet king to the imperial court? Firstly, you can publicize your illustrious military exploits. Luoyang's prestige cannot be compared with that of Nanjing; secondly, it can also show your loyalty to the imperial court."
When Zhu Yixi thought about it, it did make sense.
Now his only teammate is the Nanjing Imperial Court. Although he is a pig teammate, he can at least maintain the stability of his rear.
Moreover, I didn't know much about the sacrifices I made in Luoyang, but if I dedicated them to Nanjing, my every move attracted the attention of the world, and my reputation spread faster.
Platform effect! Luoyang is not as numerous as Nanjing.
"When the time comes, if the imperial court rewards you too little or does not reward you at all, you will lose the hope of the world."
Feng Xianzong continued to talk eloquently: "When the time comes, no matter what your highness does, people in the world will understand."
This time, Zhu Yixi completely understood.
This is a move to establish oneself as a weak side and to counteract the chaos in the future. There are reasons for this and it is easy for people to understand.
It was the imperial court that was sorry for me first, and I was forced to do so.
In this way, passivity will be turned into initiative, and Nanjing's great power will gradually be reduced.
Talent, talent!
My son's room.
"Mr. Talented!"
Zhu Yixi's face was full of emotion, she was eager to perform, and she was thirsty for talents and said: "Since the defeat of Duduo, I have been incompetent, and I am really scared. I didn't expect to meet you sir. It is really God's mercy!"
Zhu Yixi could already see that this young scholar, who was just starting out, had not been severely beaten by society and still maintained his innocence.
So why not follow the example of the ancients and make it perfect?
Feng Xianzong clearly felt this blazing enthusiasm. Although he understood that it was mixed with some falsehood, he was still so excited that he could not control himself.
Nowadays, how many people can put on such a show?
Li Chuang? Zhang Xianzhong, or the regent of Jiannu?
After all, the King of Yu is also the lord of one party and the prince of the prince.
"Today we know what Zhuge Liang's heart is."
Feng Xianzong bowed excitedly and said, "You are a lowly man. Fortunately, His Highness shows mercy. How dare you refuse to obey your orders?"
"Please sit down!" Zhu Yixi turned around and sat down, asked Feng Xianzong, and then cleared his throat. In the latter's expectation, he couldn't help but say:
"In my shogunate, there is no chief of the staff department. How about Xianzong serving as deputy chief first?"
"Thank you for the honor, Your Highness!" Feng Xianzong hurriedly accepted, his address and attitude changed suddenly, he was too respectful.
Although I don’t understand what the General Staff Department does, I have become the deputy director since I arrived, and my future is limitless.
Zhu Yixi nodded. Someone finally took charge of the Staff Department. It was too tiring to do everything by himself.
I can finally enjoy it a little and give King Yu this opportunity to spread its branches and leaves.
"Xianzong, I won't hide it from you. There is quite a bit of controversy in the army about the way forward."
King Yu asked for advice: "Advance to Tongguan in the west, retreat to Nanyang in the south, or occupy Luoyang as a fortress. Three opinions are entangled."
"I don't know, do you have any idea?"
Feng Xianzong was startled and immediately understood that this was a test for himself!
I just said, being an official is not that easy.
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