"What? A crossbow scholar? A spear scholar? Isn't this too degrading? Shikai, what do you think of a scholar?"
The person who asked this question was the third prince Zhu. He had received a good Confucian education before going to Meishan in Chongzhen. After the country was destroyed and his family was destroyed, his father, Chang Mingyue and Chang Xiangu, gave him to a former court official named Wang to raise and educate him. , and learned a lot of Confucian principles that were of little use - the things he learned were useless for rebellion, and he did not dare to take the imperial examination, so he could only earn some living expenses as a private school teacher. However, deep down in his heart, he had for a long time regarded himself as a scholar whose life ideal was to obtain fame.
Therefore, in his mind, this scholar is still quite high-ranking - I don't know how many nights, he will dream that he is a scholar, and then shout "win, win" in his dream. It's a pity that dreams are just dreams. He is about to become Emperor Xian now. Once he becomes emperor, he will not be qualified to take the scholar examination!
Although he is no longer qualified to be a scholar, in the eyes of Prince Zhu, this scholar is still quite noble, and only the best among scholars can become a scholar.
Previously, Wang Zhongxiao, Lu Sanhao, and Chen Yonghua had proposed the idea of selling the merits of scholars to raise military pay, but he did not agree with it. But now, Wang Zhongxiao's idea was even more outrageous, and they directly gave out the talents as military medals. How could this happen? Do it?
Are we still going to behead people to discuss their merits? Those who are beheaded at the first level will be regarded as scholars, and those who are beheaded at the tenth level will be promoted. Do all Jinshi have to be "beheaded by a hundred people"?
If the Ming Dynasty did this, how many Tatars would it take to kill them? Tartar heads are not leeks, they can still grow if cut! However, it would be pretty good to kill all the tens of thousands of Tatar soldiers outside Nanjing! Is it just the strong men in Nanjing who have this ability?
Thinking of this, Prince Zhu was a little moved again. After all, who should be a scholar and not be? As long as he can kill all the Tatars outside the city and let him become Emperor Xian of Ming Dynasty, that will be enough.
Just when Zhu Cijiong's thoughts began to change, Wang Zhongxiao had already begun to answer his questions patiently: "Your Highness is a scholar, don't you know what a scholar is? A scholar is the youngest master. He can meet an official without kneeling and commits a crime. You can't make decisions, but you can still speak to the official and make a wish on behalf of the local villagers.
No matter how many wealthy businessmen and businessmen among the people, if they don't have a scholar or a greater fame, they are just common people, not scholars! If you cannot enter the circle of gentry, you cannot be considered a prominent figure in the local area. If they are not particularly skillful businessmen and cannot enter the circle of gentry, then they are just fat sheep waiting to be slaughtered in the eyes of local officials. But once you enter the circle of gentry, it's not easy to deal with.
If you want to trace the origin of this scholar, he is a scholar in ancient times, but at least he is a countryman who can discuss politics. Now don’t everyone praise them as scholar-bureaucrats? And why can Chinese people become Chinese people? How can a scholar become a scholar? Mr. Lizhou, Mr. Chuanshan, Mr. Tinglin, Mr. Shunshui, Mr. Caipu, Mr. Banfeng. You are all well-educated. Can you help me clear my doubts? "
These "gentlemen" are all famous figures. Mr. Lizhou is Huang Zongxi, Mr. Chuanshan is Wang Fuzhi, Mr. Tinglin is Gu Yanwu, Mr. Shunshui is Zhu Shunshui and Zhu Zhiyu, Mr. Caipu is Qu Dajun, and Mr. Banfeng is Chen Gongyin.
They are the leaders of the great and lesser Confucian scholars who are now gathering in Nanjing to discuss the state affairs. Therefore, they were also invited to the meeting of the Supervisory Office today, and each of them was given a chair to sit and discuss - this is the only Treatments only available to princes and middle halls.
Of course they deserve such treatment. The heights that this generation of Confucianists can reach are comparable to the great Confucians who were "wholeheartedly dedicated to becoming a saint" when the Ming Dynasty was still in existence, as well as those who followed the Qing Dynasty and were not Confucianists at all. At most, they are just some slave families. And compared to the slave families who may not have a staff, that is simply too high!
So much so that Wang Zhongxiao did not need to transfer many ideas from later generations. He directly looked through books such as "The Records of Visits to Mingyi", "Book of Benefits and Diseases of the World's Prefectures and Countries", and "Reading Tongjian Lun", and copied the progressive contents in them. It is enough to include his "Tianxia Weigong Lun".
But easier said than done!
These great Confucians who came out of the troubled times of the late Ming Dynasty only made truly profound reflections and conclusions after experiencing painful defeats, which allowed their thoughts to be sublimated. He also knew the reasons for the destruction of the world and came up with some solutions.
But they were not very good at killing people. When they were young, they had never killed any good servants of the Qing Dynasty. Fortunately, now there are three juniors, Wang Zhongxiao, Lu Sanhao, and Chen Yonghua, who are reciting the "Sutra" passed down by them vividly and vividly!
As for the great Confucians Huang Zongxi, Wang Fuzhi, Gu Yanwu, Zhu Zhiyu, Qu Dajun, and Chen Gongyin, as well as the "middle Confucians" and "little Confucians" who were leading a group of Nanjing people to petition, they were naturally Wang Zhongxiao, Lu Sanhao, and Chen Yonghua. They mobilized through their own channels to build momentum for their ideas.
Now that Wang Zhongxiao has given them the words, of course they have to help and promote it.
"Li Zhongtang," the first person to speak was of course Huang Zongxi, the director of Guangdong Weixin Hall and Wang Zhongxiao's "imperial debater", "The reason why Chinese people are Chinese people and the reason why scholars are scholars is because they are all It is the cornerstone and pillars of the country. The people are the cornerstone, the scholars are the pillars, and the country is the house. If the house has no foundation and no pillars, no matter how beautifully painted or gorgeously decorated it is, it is of no use. It will fall down in a strong wind. There’s nothing left!”
Qu Dajun continued what Huang Zongxi said: "If a country wants to consolidate, it must have strong soldiers, sufficient food, and plenty of money. In the final analysis, these three things must be obtained from the countrymen and scholars, so the wise monarchs in ancient times used water energy. The principle of carrying a boat can also capsize it is on your lips and in your heart."
Wang Fuzhi said in a serious tone: "It is a pity that in ancient times there were few wise kings and many foolish kings. When the world was peaceful, the foolish kings did not know how to protect the pillars and strengthen the foundation. Instead, they allowed the pillars to decay and the foundation to erode, until the disaster came. At that time, the pillars have been broken, the foundation has been lost, and the situation is over!"
Wang Zhongxiao nodded pretendingly, as if he had learned the lesson, and then asked humbly: "Is there a pillar and foundation for the country in Nanjing now?"
"Yes, but not many!" The person who answered this question was Chen Yingong. "Yingtian has been ravaged by the barbarians for many years. Where are the countrymen and scholars? There are only ordinary people and slaves. Now that heroes from all over the world have gathered together, there are some countrymen and scholars." .”
"What should we do if there are too few people and scholars in the country?" Wang Zhongxiao asked again.
Gu Yanwu shook his head and said: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world! And it is beneficial to have responsibility. If you are responsible for the rise and fall of the world, of course you must share the benefits of the world!"
"How to divide the profits?" Wang Zhongxiao asked again.
Gu Yanwu said: "The king is the original king, the ministers are the original ministers, the Confucians are the original scholars, and the common men are the original people of the country. Only in this way can each benefit from it and everyone can work together as one."
Zhu Zhiyu, Mr. Shunshui, who had just returned from Japan, the feudal neighbor in a strip of water, was probably the one who understood "scholars" and "Chinese people" best among the several great scholars. He also understood the thoughts of Li Zhongtang, Lu Zhongtang and Chen Zhongtang the best - the three of them. Do you want to be the shogun or the leader or boss of the shogun?
He then stroked his long white beard and added: "Zhongtang, the countrymen and warriors are actually the same kind of people. They are all good men who have some property and can unite to fight with the Lord. Because they have property and force, Lord You must also treat each other with courtesy, otherwise, your harmony will be ruined!"
Understood!
The Third Prince Zhu finally understood!
This countryman and scholar turned out to be the foundation of Li Zhongtang, Lu Zhongtang, and Chen Zhongtang as the "original ministers of Zhongtang"!
If a large class of countrymen and scholars can be cultivated, then these three "former ministers of the central hall" will be able to control the original emperor internally and resist external aggression. That King Geng Dong will probably never have the chance to be Geng Mengde again!
Thinking of this, Prince Zhu smiled and asked Geng Jingzhong: "Dong Wang, do you think it is feasible to reward the strong men in Nanjing who are willing to defend the country with the status of nationals, scholars, and scholars to reward their merits?"
"Okay!" Geng Jingzhong nodded without thinking about it, "When you ask people to contribute, you have to give some benefits. The advantage of the Qing Dynasty is to accept slaves. Let's let some people, scholars, and scholars have similar status. However, who can be a national? Who can be a scholar? Who can be a scholar? We still have to discuss the benefits of being a national, a scholar, and a scholar."
"What King Dong said is very good, we need to discuss it carefully. There are tens of thousands of Nanjing people outside the palace waiting for news!"
While Prince Zhu was talking, he looked at the innocent Geng Jingzhong and felt funny in his heart - You, the King of the East, can't do it! There's no way he can fight against those three central halls! The three central halls have already made plans, why do you still need to discuss them? And what can you negotiate? Look at what people are using? Who are you using?
At this time, Lu Sanhao was the first to start "discussing", and he was heard to say: "Anyone who joins the army to defend the country will be granted the status of a citizen! Citizens of the country do not need to kneel before officials, and those who break the law must be punished with caution. There is a county government to discuss government affairs." With the power, you can serve as an official!"
This treatment is not bad!
He doesn’t kneel when he meets an official, he doesn’t beat him when he comes to court, he discusses government affairs at the county government, and he can still be a petty official. Basically, he is a little master!
Wang Zhongxiao added: "Chinese people who are born in Kuanxiang or are willing to move to Kuanxiang can also be granted land! And Chinese people who are born in Chengjie or Xiaoxiang can send their children to attend county schools or government schools instead of granting them field."
His method is also very good. Chinese people who are willing to farm can go to places with fewer people and more land to become big landowners. If they want their descendants to study well, they can get admission qualifications in big cities.
"As for the scholar," Wang Zhongxiao said, "it is to become an official and to obtain the qualifications of a scholar. In the future, all those who serve as officials, regardless of their literary and military qualifications, must have the title of scholar. And the method to obtain the title of scholar is Examination and admission to specialized schools. The qualifications for admission to the school can only be obtained through meritorious service and donations. Of course, the knowledge taught in this scholar school is relatively simple and easy to understand, and it does not take too long to study. It only takes six months. After completing the course, the passing rate of the pass rate can be set at 80%. Therefore, those who have already purchased the title of scholar before can also ask them to make up a course. After completing the course, they can be appointed as appropriate.
As for the exam, you have to take the exam carefully! It can only be obtained through the imperial examination. After passing the examination, you can be awarded the post of official. After a few years of appointing people to official positions, they are then allowed to take the Jinshi examination. After passing the examination, they should be able to be awarded the title of Bailihou (county magistrate). "
The set of suggestions that Wang Zhongxiao is now putting forward are of course also discussed with Lu Sanhao, Chen Yonghua and a group of great scholars.
They want to give the civil and military officials with complex backgrounds and different compositions in Yingtian Mansion a unified origin through the so-called "Quick Scholar School"!
Everyone is an alumnus of Yingtian Xiucai Academy or Yingtian Primary School. The three major middle schools, Wang Zhongxiao, Lu Sanhao, and Chen Yonghua, will serve as the principals of Yingtian Primary School. From now on, the graduates of Yingtian Primary School will be these three. disciple.
Through this teacher-student relationship, Yingtian Tuanlian, Yingtian town, Yingtian militia, and Ying officials all became "collaborators."
As for Geng Jingzhong, he would either come to primary school, or he and his men would be slowly marginalized.
In addition, if the hundreds of thousands of Chinese men and women in Yingtian City were organized, the relatively wealthy "big Chinese" among them would donate their admission to Xiucai Primary School and become students of Wang Zhongxiao, Lu Sanhao, and Chen Yonghua.
Then the army that these three major halls can control in Yingtian Mansion is close to 200,000!
Although the vast majority of these 200,000 people are militiamen, Geng Jingzhong is still not enough!
"Dong Wang, what do you think?" Prince Zhu gave this proposition to the confused Geng Jingzhong.
"Okay!" At this time, Geng Jingzhong vaguely heard the sound of gunfire and people outside. He felt it was troublesome, so he nodded and said, "Your Majesty, let's go out quickly and talk to the unruly people outside about these things. , tell them to stop making trouble first."
The third prince Zhu nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, the three nuns and gentlemen, let's discuss it again, come up with some detailed rules, and then let's go out together!"
Beijing, Forbidden City, Cining Palace.
Just when Prince Zhu San, Eastern King Geng Jingzhong, Li Zhongtang, Lu Zhongtang, Chen Zhongtang, and a group of great scholars announced the "good news" to tens of thousands of "candidates" in Nanjing, the Qing Dynasty Over here, something terrible is happening!
So Etu is in hell!
He met a Shunzhi ghost monk at Aunt Bumubutai's place!
Of course Suo'etu knew Shunzhi. He was also Shunzhi's imperial guard. He was an imperial guard, not a bodyguard, the kind who carried a sword to protect him.
Although I haven't seen Shunzhi for many years, after being led into Cining Palace by Fulin today, I still saw the great monk Shunzhi being "sandwiched" between two fat Mongolian aunts, one on the left and one on the right.
The two fat Mongolian aunts were both Borjigits, sisters, and nieces and nephews of Bumbutai. Because Shunzhi "fake death", they both became widows at a young age. Although one was the queen mother and the other was a concubine, both of whom were quite distinguished, without Shunzhi they were not even given a regent. How boring?
So now the two Mongolian ladies were very happy. One on each side, they grabbed the skinny little Shunzhi tightly - they were not allowed to go anywhere!
But Bumubutai was sitting aside, looking at her two nieces and grandnieces looking like they were going to kidnap her son, she could only smile and shake her head. She was the Empress Dowager, and they were the Empress Dowager and the Dowager Concubine. They were both "grandmothers". The prefix "It's not good" doesn't give them face.
Moreover, it was Shunzhi who was wrong in this matter!
Being an emperor means running away, which is unheard of since ancient times! Isn't this a good way to compensate the two concubines?
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty? Why are you alive again? Are you a human or a Bodhisattva? Is it because of this?"
Suo'etu was so stunned that he forgot to kowtow, could not speak, and almost betrayed Kangxi.
"Suo'etu!" the great monk Shunzhi shouted, "You and Mingzhu have done a good job!"
Suo'etu knelt down with a plop, "Your Majesty, this, this Obei is indeed domineering."
Shunzhi snorted: "What happened to Ao Bai when he was so domineering? He is better than he is now, right? He has been domineering for several years, and the world is not too peaceful. Now that he is no longer domineering, what kind of chaos has the world become?"
"How about we invite Obai back again?" Suo'etu said with a sad face.
"Please?" Shunzhi's face darkened, "I don't even know if he is alive or not. Moreover, even if Obai comes back now, it will be difficult to save the overall situation!"
Bumbutai, who was standing next to him, interjected: "Obai can't do it, so who can?"
Shunzhi sighed: "I'm afraid I have to ask the regent Huang Ama to come!"
Bumbutai was stunned, "What? Emperor Ama and the Regent? Are you talking about Dorgon?"
Shunzhi nodded: "The country is in trouble and I miss my uncle!"
(End of chapter)
