Geling, Fengyu Temple.
There has been no one for a long time, and Fengyu Guan looks grand and majestic from a distance, but when you come in, you will feel that the place is faintly dilapidated.
Lin Ye was walking in front, followed by Nie Wuzhi, Lu Junji and others half a step behind.
Everyone's heart is a little heavy, and it is inevitable to feel sad when looking at this Fengyu Temple.
Especially Lu Junji. Like Mr. Xin, he grew up in Fengyu Temple. In a sense, his feelings for Fengyu Temple are even greater than Xin Yanque's.
Xin Yanque once left Geling for a while, and he lived very comfortably in Yunzhou.
But Lu Junji was different. He had always lived in Fengyu Temple. From childhood to adulthood, he saw either red robes or white robes every day.
Now looking at Fengyu Temple in such a state, how could Lu Junji be calm?
"Will be fine."
Lin Ye suddenly said these three words.
What these three words meant immediately made everyone's hearts beat faster.
"Fengyu Temple is still here and will always be there in the future. I might as well put it more bluntly..."
Lin Ye said as he walked: "To outsiders, I would naturally say that this is because Shangyang Palace has made great contributions to Dayu, and Dayu has never wanted to ban Shangyang Palace."
"But for you, there is no need to say this. Fengyu Temple must be there, but it cannot be there in the original way."
Speaking of this, Lin Ye looked at Lu Junji: "I will hand over Fengyu Temple to you, and I will also look for talents from all over the country for you. I have also seen the power of the two glazed lamps in Zhenyuan Palace a while ago. If something with such power can be used in a battle formation, then Dayu will not have any enemies."
Lu Junji's eyes gradually brightened.
"Secondly."
Lin Ye said: "It is because the people have no resentment in their hearts, and we cannot let the people say that the Dayu court really has no mercy at all."
"The state has enacted laws to maintain minimum fairness and justice, but people are often more considerate."
"Such words don't sound nice, but they are the truth. Sometimes, human feelings can make people feel respected more than the law."
"So the three words "Fengyu Temple" must always be there and exist in another way."
Everyone had mixed feelings when they heard this. In fact, Lin Ye really didn't need to say these words to them clearly.
But now that Lin Ye said it, everyone understood that he really didn't treat them as outsiders.
If you don't say these words and replace them with some beautiful and high-sounding words, they may be more touching and won't cause discomfort, but those words are alienating, and the person who speaks them is also alienated.
"I have discussed with Mr. Ning how to deal with the seats in Fengyu Temple in various places."
Lin Ye continued: "Leave some knowledgeable disciples to teach knowledge and turn them into county schools so that the children of the common people can study and the status of Shangyang Palace will not be reduced."
"However, this arrangement will be slightly modified in the future, and a word will be added between Shangyang and Palace... Shangyang Academy."
Nie Wuzhi nodded silently.
This is already to preserve the dignity of Shangyang Palace to the maximum extent. According to the idea of the Supreme Sage, it may be many times more stringent than the method Lin Ye is talking about now.
Now, although Shangyang Palace has become Shangyang Academy, it has retained its dignity.
"Mr. Nie."
Lin Ye looked at Nie Wuzhi and said: "Previously, the Supreme Sage said that he wanted you to go to Dongbo with Mr. Xin. In fact, it is not just winter, but there is no need to rush to go. You must go in the future."
Nie Wuzhi nodded: "I understand."
The promotion of Taoism in Shangyang Palace can be done now. After Lou Fan is destroyed in the future, Shangyang Palace will take over the position of Zen in Lou Fan. This is also a long way to go.
If you want to make a hostile nation gradually become one of your own, the best way is to change their culture and beliefs.
And since then, it will inevitably lead to the situation of Shangyang Palace in other places.
He was extremely respected.
However, there is no way to solve this problem, we can only leave it to the future.
"If Lou Fan can be successfully eliminated this time, Shangyang Palace will go further in the future."
Lin Ye said as he walked: "When I went to Loufan, I heard that the merchants of Loufan went all the way to the northwest, crossed the ocean, and went to farther places. There are different cultures there."
"In the future, Shangyang Palace will go out like the Zen Sect, and let people outside worship Dao Sect before our war arrives."
When Nie Wuzhi heard this, his eyes brightened up, just like Lu Junji did when he heard that Feng Yuguan was going to be retained.
"Sometimes I think I'm a lunatic."
Lin Ye smiled mockingly.
"Maybe it's arrogance. When arrogance reaches a certain level, I always feel that we people from the Central Plains should go further afield."
"Conquering other places does not necessarily have to be a matter of force. Culture is an extremely sharp knife."
Nie Wuzhi nodded and said, "I understand what you mean."
Lin Ye said: "Shangyang Palace is the place that pays the most attention to etiquette. Countless years ago, the saint came up with the word etiquette, which is actually... the art of slaying dragons."
As soon as these three words were spoken, Nie Wuzhi and the others were startled.
Everyone knew what this meant, and they all knew that there was nothing wrong with what Lin Ye said, but they were still a little frightened when he said it so bluntly.
"The things of a saint are effective when used on one's own people, and they cannot be useless on outsiders."
"Go out and let people outside know that etiquette can actually restrain the monarch, and it seems that it can even reflect dignity... Once they accept this kind of thing, they will become addicted."
In the hearts of everyone, it was really a storm.
Lin Ye smiled and continued: "In fact, it's not that scary. You are scared precisely because you are bound by etiquette."
He walked to the door of Fengyu Temple and looked at the huge and towering sculpture.
"If Fengyu Temple is there, these sculptures should be... demolished. If they must be there, replace them with new ones."
Lin Ye pointed to the location of the sculpture and said, "You can carve a thick book, an open book."
Lu Junji liked it and nodded repeatedly.
"You all felt a little uncomfortable hearing what I just said, and you will still feel uncomfortable hearing what I'm going to say next."
Lin Ye walked towards the main hall: "Now the imperial court is short of money. Although a large sum of money was obtained by confiscating houses, it is not enough to support the future Northern Expedition."
"So, I thought of a way... I came up with this idea from the Xie family in Sucheng."
Lin Ye turned back to look at Ning Weimo: "Ning Gong must have guessed what I was thinking."
Ning Weimo said with a serious look on his face: "But, it's insulting... It's insulting to the saints, it's insulting to the gentlemen."
Of course Ning Weimo could think of what Lin Ye was going to do, which was challenging the teachings of saints for more than a thousand years.
The sage said that people who do business are blindly seeking profit, have evil thoughts, and are not pure people, so businessmen should not be allowed to have too high a status.
Lin Ye said: "While there are not so many people talking too loudly now, as long as it is reasonable, we can do something about it."
He pointed to a side hall next to him and said: "If businessmen are willing to pay to build teaching houses in Shangyang Academy in various places, what about giving them the right to name them? When businessmen gain fame, students get benefits."
Ning Weimo lowered his head: "I... dare not agree, but if His Highness insists on doing this, I... just do it."
Lin Ye smiled and said: "We can't be too strict with people who do business. They are not allowed to be officials, and they are not allowed to seek fame? How can there be such truth?"
Ning Weimo chose to remain silent.
"Okay, this matter can be brought to the court for discussion later. We won't talk about it today."
Lin Yedao
: "However, there is one thing related to businessmen that I still have to mention..."
Lin Ye looked at Ning Weimo, and his tone became slightly solemn: "I have read the detailed recruitment system drafted by the service office yesterday. Why is it specifically written that the sons of businessmen are not allowed to participate in the recruitment?"
Ning Weimo's expression changed and he leaned over, but didn't respond.
Lin Ye said: "What are you worried about? What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that someone in the family of a wealthy businessman will become a soldier? Or are you afraid that the descendants of small businessmen and hawkers will wear military uniforms?"
Ning Weimo didn't know how to argue, although he had a lot to say.
"Look, there are many shops on the streets of Geling City. Aren't they the most intuitive ones in the so-called prosperity?"
"People who do small business are not sinners, and people who do big business are not sinners. The principle of blocking is worse than sparing. Our ancestors taught it many years ago."
Ning Weimo could only lean over and say: "After I go back, I will discuss it with the staff at the office to see how to make some modifications and make the terms more detailed... "
"No need." Lin Ye said, "I'm telling you that this won't work. I'm not telling you that this can be discussed."
Ning Weimo felt nervous again.
"Sons of businessmen can also join the army. There is no need to discuss this matter. If everyone in the office feels that this matter cannot be done, then I will directly make a decree and declare it to the world."
After Lin Ye said this, he continued to move forward. Nie Wuzhi patted Ning Weimo on the shoulder. Ning Weimo smiled bitterly, but Nie Wuzhi was not just sympathetic.
He walked beside Ning Weimo and said in a very soft voice: "Don't argue with His Highness about this matter, especially when the Northern Expedition is imminent."
Ning Weimo said: "I don't know how many people will criticize me for betraying the sages."
"Sages can make the country better. I can place the status of sages higher than the throne. If the words of sages become a constraint on the development of the country and a shackle that hinders prosperity and progress, I will move the sages out of the temple. It’s not impossible to go out.”
Lin Ye turned back to look at Ning Weimo: "If the assistant ministers in the office think this is not feasible, repeat what you just said to them. Those who understand will stay, and those who don't understand can take up posts in the local area."
These words were particularly harsh.
Lin Ye has always respected Ning Weimo and the assistant ministers in the office, especially when discussing national policies. Today is the first time he has spoken so harshly.
"Fu Qiang, why is the word "Fu" in front?"
Lin Ye said: "I can accept you calling me a philistine or extreme, but I have to think about ways to make people rich and do what I need to do."
Ning Weimo leaned over and said, "I dare not, but I obey the order."
Lin Ye took a breath and said: "You all have good intentions, but you often stand too high and always look at others from the perspective of benevolence, justice and morality. Your high status is to allow you to see further, not to let you Just look up.”
At this time, Ning Weimo suddenly remembered some things before. They once talked about the difference between Lin Ye and Taishang Shengjun.
The Supreme Sage is undeniably correct, while Lin Ye is undeniably... pragmatic.
"These words are also intended for you to hear."
Lin Ye looked at Nie Wuzhi, Lu Junji and others: "Shangyang Palace has been high up for so many years and can't see the human world. I don't want to be unable to see the human world in the future."
He raised his finger and pointed at the sky: "Looking at Zhentian all the time, how can I not be humble and humble, and how can I not stand upright when doing human affairs in the world?"
Lin Ye took a deep breath and stepped out of the Fengyu Temple Hall.
"Shangyang Academy is a good name."
When he finished saying this, he raised his head and looked at the sky again.
Zhentian......
He thought about that thought again, if Zhentian is just a restriction left by the pilgrim, then will this restriction remain or be broken today?
