"Yu Qian, come here, kid!"
Zhu Gaojie saw Yu Qian sitting aside reading a book and waved.
Yu Qian quickly put down the book in his hand and walked over, saluted and asked, "Sir, what are your orders?"
"I asked you to study less and practice more, but you didn't take it easy?"
Zhu Gaojie said helplessly, "I called you from the liberal arts college and asked you to follow me on the southern tour, just to give you a chance to practice. But it turned out that you didn't leave this book. Isn't it a perverse move?"
"Gu teaches you the scholarship of Xin Sect. You have to find a way to spread the knowledge of Xin Sect. You are the only direct disciple of Gu."
Yu Qian said in shame: "The student realizes his mistake. Please rest assured, sir. Yu Qian will definitely carry forward the academic knowledge of my heart!"
Zhu Gaojie nodded slightly: "You can teach me."
read? What a nonsense!
I accept you as a student because I want you to help me preach, carry forward my Xinzong, let Xinzong academic replace Confucianism and become the cultural mainstream of the Ming Dynasty, and let myself become the academic authority and pinnacle of the Ming Dynasty literati, and become the cultural leader of the Ming Dynasty. Representative figures, in order to maintain the absolute stability of the right to speak.
Can you read an egg when you read?
But he could not say these words clearly, and could only remind him tactfully: "Yu Qian, you have to understand Gu's painstaking efforts. In the past, when hundreds of schools of thought contended in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, our Han people's academics were so brilliant. They were the pinnacle of culture in the entire Central Plains and the entire world. But over the past two thousand years, our Han culture has not advanced but retreated, so why is it retrograde? This is retrograde!"
"Two thousand years of precipitation have not made Confucian culture more colorful, but have made Confucianism sink to the bottom. Today's people can only talk about the philosophies of saints, but have no action to turn them into reality. They only know how to commit corruption in private Corruption, intrigues in officialdom, harming the people and benefiting oneself.”
"Gu always firmly believes that in order to make a country prosperous and strong, there are three core directions. The first is policy, which determines the rational operation of a country's economy, military, and politics. The second is science and technology, which is the key to a country's ability to There is no proof of a sharp sword. People often say how majestic the military soldiers of Wei were in the past. But if I, the capital camp of the Ming Dynasty, were to have a chance to fight with the military soldiers of Wei, then the soldiers of Wei, which the Wei state is proud of, would be like paper. Same. Because, my Ming Dynasty’s Beijing Camp has guns, cannons, and the world’s top equipment. This is the power of technology.”
“The third core and the most important one is culture.”
"Good culture can bring a high degree of stability and tranquility to a court, while bad culture brings a vicious cycle of corruption. Culture is not just a simple book, it is a symbol of thought and a spiritual panacea for the Chinese people. , think about it, the rich people of the former Song Dynasty needed equipment, food and grass, money and silver, so why did their performance in foreign wars make people laugh?"
"Because the culture of the Southern Song Dynasty was so inferior, Song lyrics are still praised today, but this is only an artistic culture. The most important culture is the will of the Song people. The will of the Song people has been defeated by land cession and compensation time and time again. Their Generals died in internal fighting, and their soldiers fought bloody battles, but the court failed to live up to the victory they sacrificed their lives for. So what if they won the battle, the court would still pay compensation to the enemy. If things go on like this, do the people of Song Dynasty still have any will?"
Zhu Gaojie never believed that the Ming Dynasty was invincible if it had guns and cannons. The biggest enemy of the Ming Dynasty was the imperial court itself.
A certain group of people in the West engage in demonstrations, riots, and zero-dollar shopping every day. This is also a kind of culture, but it is just a negative impact caused by the despicable culture of the people at the bottom. A truly superior culture brings social stability and prosperity and a high level of human cultivation and quality.
Without a high level of cultural heritage, no matter how powerful the country is, it will eventually fall apart due to the weakening of culture.
The red giant that stood tall in the north in the twentieth century fell apart due to the collapse of the system. The collapse of the system originated from the lack of cultural foundation.
If the cultural heritage is insufficient, even if Zhu Gaojie leads the Ming Dynasty to become the world's most powerful country and incorporates all the territory of the world into the Ming Dynasty, it will only be short-lived in the end, because the world's most powerful country cannot rule the country's territory and cannot assimilate. Territories conquered by oneself will fall apart due to cultural differences.
Yu Qian said excitedly: "Students understand!"
Zhu Gaojie touched his head: "What do you understand?"
Now he just wanted to trick Yu Qian into becoming a missionary so that the Xin Sect could spread its branches. God knows what this kid had another epiphany.
Yu Qian looked at Zhu Gaojie with eyes full of admiration and longing, as if he were a loyal believer arriving at the temple to worship. His voice was impassioned and trembling with excitement: "Sir, you are a saint, the first saint in this dynasty, no , is the first saint throughout the ages!"
"Sir is the guide who holds the lamp in the darkness of academia and illuminates the way forward. He is the life-saving straw on the edge of the cliff. He is the sage who guides us back to the right track!"
"One life is the destiny of all eternity. The gentleman is a saint standing on the top of the mountain, but he never forgets to reach out and hold the people at the bottom of the mountain. He leads us to the top of the mountain together, where we have an epiphany in the cold wind and enlightenment on the clouds!"
Zhu Gaojie paused and said happily: "Yu Qian, you have finally grown up. I am very happy to be a teacher."
This is so mind-blowing!
Zhu Gaojie just boasted and drew a circle, while Yu Qian seemed to see the scrolls of gods and Buddhas all over the sky and took them as his belief. If everyone in the world is like Yu Qian, then Zhu Gaojie is just a ghost patrolling the south. He can complete the unification of the ideological and spiritual world by simply squatting in Beijing and preaching. Why bother to patrol the south to protect the imperial power.
Zhang Muzhi clicked his tongue and said: "Although I don't understand, I am greatly shocked. Your Highness, do you still lack students? I also want to study under you."
Zhu Gaojie joked: "There is no class under the Xin Sect. Even people like street vendors, cart drivers, and pulp sellers can enter the Xin Sect. Culture is not the culture of one person, but the culture of a group of people. It belongs to everyone." In our culture, all living beings are equal in the face of knowledge, and everyone is qualified to learn the academics of the Xin Sect."
He was just joking, but after hearing this, Yu Qian looked around and found paper and pen to write on.
After hearing this, Zhang Muzhi was also in awe and bowed: "Brother Yu Qian is right. Your Highness, you are really a saint."
Zhu Gaojie blinked: "I said it casually, don't take it seriously."
"No, no, no, sir, this was not a casual mention. The student has already recorded it."
Yu Qian held the paper in his hand and said excitedly, "In the past, the disciples of Confucius recorded his remarks in books and passed them on from generation to generation. Speakers are the words of the saints, and commentators are the discussions of Confucian scholars. The student union records all Mr.'s remarks. Come down, and then let the officials of the Hanlin Academy compile it into a book and publish it. The students have already thought of the title of the book, and it will be called "The Sacred Words of the Heart Sect". I wonder what you think, sir?"
Zhu Gaojie was silent for a while and gave a thumbs up: "Yu Qian, you can leave the army."
He only thought about word-of-mouth communication, but he never expected that Yu Yu had the idea of publishing a book.
It seems that Yu Qian is more suitable to be the leader of this pyramid scheme than him.
Yu Qian said humbly: "My teacher is ridiculous. The student's knowledge is still shallow, far from the level of being a teacher. My teacher's knowledge is vast. If the student can learn the most outstanding virtues from my teacher, he will be considered a master." It’s a generation of people.”
"Sir, don't worry, "The Holy Words of the Heart Sect" will eventually spread all over the world and become a book of sages praised by people from all over the world. Although the student has just recorded a sentence at this time, the student can already see that everyone in the world is praising my teacher. The most holy picture.”
Zhu Gaojie coughed dryly: "Then you are indeed in a trance."
Zhang Muzhi knelt down on the spot: "Sir, please allow me to be your representative in traveling around the world to teach the philosophy of saints. This is a great cause that benefits the world!"
Zhu Gaojie was a little confused: "You stay in Jinyiwei's yamen every day, either killing people or interrogating, how can you pass on this?"
"The brilliance of the saint will eventually shine in every corner of the world, so that everyone will be illuminated by the holy light!"
Zhang Muzhi said plausibly, "Even if the operators and hidden stakes of the Jinyiwei have been in the shadows for a long time, they still need to be illuminated by the holy light often to dispel the gloom in their hearts. If someone in the prison is about to go to the execution ground It would be such an honor for a death row prisoner to read the Holy Words of the Heart Sect before going on the road, and what a healing it would be."
Yu Qian couldn't help but sigh: "Junior brother, you have realized it."
Zhang Muzhi cupped his hands and said, "I still have a lot to learn from senior brother."
Zhu Gaojie's head was buzzing: "Wait a minute, before I can say anything, you two are called by my senior brother?"
…
In front of the Yangzhou government office, a pair of stone lions stand majestically with wide-eyed eyes. There are century-old trees in the courtyard that are prosperous. The spring thunder had just passed, and the rain inside the yamen was hitting the gray clay tiles, and the running water was pure.
The decoration in the upper room of the official residence is simple. After all, a prefect will leave after two or three years in office, so there is no need to be too extravagant. After all, we are in the Yamen, and Yangzhou is close to Nanjing, so it is better to be restrained.
Kang Shike, the current magistrate of Yangzhou, was dressing up his clothes under the service of his servants. He was wearing a fourth-grade official robe. He was very lively and asked casually: "Are all the guests here?"
The servant said respectfully: "The Ma family from Jiangdu, the Lu family from Beicheng, the current patriarch of the Fan family who is a descendant of Fan Wenzhenggong, and the seventeen well-known family princes from Yangzhou are all waiting for you in the inner hall."
"That's very good."
Magistrate Kang nodded, "Please ask the people serving in the inner hall to step aside for the time being. Today's conversation must not be known to outsiders."
"clear."
After Magistrate Kang tidied up his clothes, Long Xinghu walked to the inner hall of the yamen. Compared with the upper room of the official residence, the decoration of the inner hall was more impressive. The four paintings that caught his eye were all ink paintings, depicting the Four Gentlemen, which was pleasing to the eye.
In the inner hall, a group of Yangzhou's powerful gentry were already waiting. When they saw Magistrate Kang, they all stood up and handed over their hands: "Your Majesty."
"Everyone, there is no need to be polite. This is really embarrassing for me."
Magistrate Kang waved his hand and said, "There are no outsiders here, only me and you, and the rest have withdrawn. I have summoned you all today because I want to talk to you about what is on my mind."
Patriarch Fan nodded and said, "We will definitely follow the instructions of Master Fu Zun."
The Fan family is descended from the lineage of Fan Wenzhenggong, the second son of Fan Zhongyan, a minister of Ming Dynasty in the Northern Song Dynasty. The surname Fan originated from the surname Qi, which was one of the six ministers of the Jin Dynasty. The ancestors of the Fan family were already very prominent when they first got their surname. After the scholar meeting Fan Wuzi, Fan Wenzi, Fan Xuanzi and Fan Xianzi were all ministers of the Jin Dynasty for generations. From the beginning of the Spring and Autumn Period, the Fan family was one of the aristocratic families.
Due to the invasion of the Jin Dynasty and Mongolia, the Fan family moved southward. The Fan family moved to Yangzhou and took root. It became more and more powerful and became the representative of the Yangzhou family. The head of the Fan family became the leader. He is the leader of Yangzhou clan.
"Since Mr. Fan is so polite, I will make it clear."
Magistrate Kang coughed lightly and said slowly, "Everyone should know that the Crown Prince is coming to Yangzhou."
The head of the Fan clan nodded slightly and said: "My friend in Beijing mentioned to me when we were exchanging letters that His Highness the Crown Prince was going to tour the south, and his first stop would be Yangzhou. Since the Crown Prince chose Yangzhou as his first stop, It is enough to see that the imperial court still attaches great importance to us in Yangzhou, and we are the first in the world. This is all the merit of Lord Fu."
"You're welcome, Mr. Fan. I have also taken up my post. I have only been in office for one year. The prosperity of Yangzhou is all due to you. I will still need to ask for your advice in the future."
When Magistrate Kang said this, he also revealed his true face in Lushan, "Let me get straight to the point. The Crown Prince is on a tour to the south. He is accompanied by Zhang Muzhi, the commander of the Imperial Guards. Mr. Zhang has already given me a letter to warn me, asking me to take the place of the Crown Prince first. Visit the chamber of commerce and clans in Yangzhou. When he comes to Yangzhou, he will inspect the granaries and bank vaults. After all, the imperial court is going to the north this year, which is reasonable. I also want to ask about your attitude."
Inside and outside the words, Magistrate Kang made his words very clear.
Yangzhou is prosperous, but what the government holds is only the small head. The real big head is in the hands of these wealthy gentry families. These people control the imperial examination promotion in Yangzhou. The officials who come out of Yangzhou are all from the system of the wealthy and gentry families. They are called fellow villagers, but in fact they are in charge. The prosperous commerce in Yangzhou is also controlled by these aristocratic families behind the scenes.
Although it has only been a year since Governor Kang came to Yangzhou, he has already figured out the urinal nature of these aristocratic families. They will inevitably be used to steal money. They will disappear without a trace after giving money and effort.
It's okay if you play like this on weekdays. This is a tacit thing, but now that the prince is touring the south, you guys are not allowed to pay a token amount. You can't let the prince return empty-handed.
Everyone has said that they want to check the granary and the bank. This person is obviously here to withdraw money. This prince is the god of plague. Governor Kang knows that if the other party returns empty-handed, not to mention the black gauze hat on his head, even his head. It may not be possible to keep it.
There are 17 wealthy Yangzhou families, including the Yangzhou government office represented by Kang Zhifu, a total of 18 families. They all join forces and everyone contributes. It is also a large amount of food and money. As long as the prince can be well served, let He returned home with a full load and coaxed him away. Everyone will come as they please, and everything will be fine.
And his words "I still need to ask you for advice in the future..." are actually warning these patriarchs that he still has a lot of skills in Yangzhou. If these patriarchs don't help him get through this period of imprisonment for the prince, , as the prefect of Yangzhou, he has plenty of time to liquidate these aristocratic families.
The heads of the aristocratic families naturally understood these official words. They looked at each other and discussed in low voices, as if they were planning something.
Governor Kang sat firmly on the Taishi chair. He was not in a hurry, he just hoped that these patriarchs could understand the reality.
Some things can be fooled, and some things cannot be fooled.
If you dare to fool this current prince, he is really good at killing people.
Did he kill too few people?
(End of chapter)
