"Zhang Hanshangshu resigned and left. Wang Chonggu and Wang Xijue also resigned and went back to their hometown to recuperate. Even the officials Master Xu and Wang Yongji also resigned and left."
Yuntai Gate.
Zhu Yijun also mentioned to Zhang Juzheng, who was summoned by the platform, that a large number of courtiers resigned after the dynasty, and said to Zhang Juzheng:
"When etiquette conflicts with imperial power, many people still choose to abide by etiquette."
With that said, Zhu Yijun asked Zhang Juzheng: "Sir, do you think they are doing this right?"
"Your Majesty, adhering to the etiquette can only represent part of the scholar's heart, and adhering to the docility of ministers can only represent part of the scholar's heart. Your Majesty only needs to follow your own conscience, and you don't need to care about other people's decisions."
"Your Majesty is extremely benevolent to force disobedient people to obey the Emperor's will without using the power of the Emperor. They should remember His Majesty's virtue!"
Zhang Juzheng replied.
Zhu Yijun nodded: "Perhaps it cannot be said that those who oppose the seizure of love are really opposed to the seizure of love because they are dissatisfied with the New Deal, but at least we cannot just think that. Those who support the seizure of love are villains, and those who oppose the seizure of love and abide by etiquette are Gentleman!"
"If those who abide by etiquette are all gentlemen, doesn't it mean that those who harm the New Deal and the country are often gentlemen? Then what kind of gentleman do I use?"
After hearing this, Zhang Juzheng raised his hands and bowed: "Your Majesty, please be careful not to let anyone take this opportunity to insist on morally distinguishing right from wrong, good and evil, and then allow villains to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble."
Zhu Yijun nodded: "But this is difficult!"
"We don't want to argue about right and wrong, good and evil, but there are always people who want to argue about right and wrong, good and evil. After all, those who oppose robbing love will not be willing to oppose robbing love in vain. They must be thinking that they must achieve a goal."
"Now I'm afraid I'm just waiting for the chance to brand myself with a reputation of loyalty and uprightness throughout the world."
"Your Majesty has insight into people's hearts, but this is enough! I will have no regrets even if I fall into the name of Anshi!"
Zhang Juzheng replied.
"Sir, don't say that."
"If you are also regarded as a traitor, it will only prove that I, the emperor, have failed, and even the entire Han family's carnivores have failed!"
"If those who dare to be the first in the world will be sinners through the ages, then because of their rigidity and rigidity, they will lead the entire country to the end of the country and the destruction of the family in the future, and even tens of millions of people will die as a result. What kind of crime should those who cling to their disabilities and defend their weaknesses deserve?"
After Zhu Yijun said this, he questioned Zhang Juzheng.
"Your Majesty, naturally no one can condemn them, because they observe etiquette and integrity, are filial sons at home, and loyal ministers at court."
Zhang Juzheng replied with some frustration.
Zhu Yijun nodded: "But the price of a country and a family must always be borne by someone, and the bearer of this price is often the emperor. If future generations are held accountable, they will also be held accountable to the emperor at that time."
"So, since in name only, I am the one who speaks of the Constitution, all responsibilities must be borne by me. As the saying goes, all parties are guilty, and the blame lies with me, so now it is me who has the final say who is guilty and who has merit. !”
"I cannot bear the responsibility, but etiquette has the final say!"
When Zhang Juzheng heard what Zhu Yijun said, he was stunned for a moment and said nothing.
After a long while, Zhang Juzheng said: "The scholar-bureaucrats in the world have let your Majesty down. But please understand, your Majesty, it is never possible for scholars to have the same mind. Your Majesty can divide and rule them. However, your heart should be like a mirror. Your Majesty should understand for yourself who you are using and what you are doing." !”
"I understand what you mean, sir."
"It's just that I not only want to divide and conquer them, I also want to control them so that they can be driven by me."
"Rather than like now, just because the emperor's wishes are not fulfilled, you can give up your choice. I want them not to be so willful in state affairs, just like I can't be so willful in state affairs."
Zhu Yijun said.
Zhang Juzheng trembled after hearing this: "What does your Majesty mean?"
Zhu Yijun said in a deep voice: "I want to achieve true independent rule!"
"Has Your Majesty ever thought about the consequences of this?"
Zhang Juzheng asked.
Zhu Yijun nodded: "I've thought about it!"
Then, Zhu Yijun stood up and said: "Everything is my fault alone. What's the difference between now and now, I still have to bear all the blame?"
"The gentleman himself said that it is difficult for scholars to have the same mind, so it is the general trend of the world for the king to rule alone, and it is also the will of God."
"If it is not appropriate for the king to rule alone in the future, it is only because God's will has changed and people's hearts have also changed."
"I know that since ancient times, heroes have never wanted others to restrict them. I am willing to be the cornerstone of His Majesty!"
Zhang Juzheng cupped his hands and replied.
Zhu Yijun smiled and said: "That's good. Otherwise, even though Tan Lun is dead, people like Qi Jiguang can't be used by me anymore because of my husband, right?"
"You have no one to inherit the mantle. Isn't it because the people you train can only be members of the imperial party, and can no longer be members of one person's private party?"
"In this case, Your Majesty should support the nobles."
Zhang Juzheng suddenly replied.
Zhu Yijun nodded: "I intend to restore the old system of the royal family marrying generals in the future, and I ask you, sir, to facilitate this in the future."
"I obey the decree!"
Zhang Juzheng replied.
"Wu Zhongxing and others don't need imperial staff, they can just be demoted and exiled."
"Before I can truly rule alone, it is not appropriate for me to fall out with them and let them have their way! Now using the imperial cudgel against them will only make them more arrogant."
Zhu Yijun then ordered.
Zhang Juzheng raised his hand and said yes.
October 20, the fifth year of Wanli.
Zhu Yijun finally ordered the punishment of Wu Zhongxing, Zhao Yongxian and other superiors who opposed the love-stealing. Among them, Wu Zhongxing, who was the first to advance, was exiled to Jizhou and sent to the army, and was personally escorted and guarded by Jin Yiwei.
When Wu Zhongxing saw Jin Yiwei coming to his door, he thought he was going to be beaten by the imperial staff, so he couldn't help but go south to say goodbye to his mother Yin: "My son is dead, and I have a son to serve my mother!"
Then, Wu Zhongxing said goodbye to his wife Mao, and then walked resolutely to the Jin Yiwei outside the door: "Declare the decree."
And when Jin Yiwei finished announcing the decree, Wu Zhongxing was greatly disappointed and said: "There is no imperial staff?"
"How can there be no imperial staff?"
Wu Zhongxing murmured after asking.
But because of this, Wu Zhongxing followed Jin Yiwei out of the city even more solemnly.
Not long after, Wang Xijue, Xu Guo and others also heard the news and came outside the city to say goodbye to him and Zhao Yongxian, who were about to be exiled.
Xu Guo even picked up his wine glass and said to Wuzhong: "Do your best for your lords! People in the world will remember your righteous deeds!"
"It's just that the emperor is kind, but he failed to fulfill Jiang Ling's wish. And it is said that Jiang Ling has long wanted to kill us with a stick! He has also sent his slaves to encourage him in front of the emperor. Fortunately, your majesty did not listen. Jiang Ling is so evil! It is conceivable that , how disappointed he must be.”
Wu Zhongxing said a few words, then said goodbye to Xu Guo and others and left.
After walking in Wuzhong, Wang Xijue couldn't help but tell Xu Guodao: "The evil in Jiangling may not be as bad as Wu Zidao (Wuzhong Xing) said, and he really wanted to kill a few people. But there is no purpose for the imperial staff, which is really incredible! "
Xu Guodao: "Yes, maybe the emperor is truly benevolent, and we can look forward to it in the future! After my father returns to his hometown, he should go see Mr. Xu and tell him about this. He will be happy to hear it!"
"Of course I want to visit!"
"Although Jiangling is in charge of the country and suppresses the speech of the scholar-bureaucrats, in the future the emperor will respect the scholar-bureaucrats with respect. This can be regarded as keeping the clouds clear and the moon shining brightly."
"Mr. Xu may really have another chance to revive, and he will follow Sima Wen's upright actions and take advantage of the opportunity to restore the old system."
Wang Xijue smiled.
(End of chapter)
