"Zhenzhen Zhang, Duke Yansheng, you are so polite!
Mr. Zhang, it’s been a few years since we last saw each other..."
The officials ignored him and let Kong Xixue taste the warmth and coldness of human nature.
Finally, one person was willing to stop and say hello to the two of them.
However, Kong Xixue discovered that Li Shanchang's attitude was obviously just incidental to him.
If Zhang Changchong hadn't been standing here, he probably wouldn't have stopped.
"It turns out to be Prime Minister Li, a poor man with good manners!"
Zhang Normally can also feel the warmth and coldness of human feelings. Prime Minister Li had no interest in reminiscing with him yesterday. To put it bluntly, the respect he received while standing here all came from the favor of the person in the palace.
Zhang Changsheng should have been flattered by the Prime Minister's purity, and even a little proud, but after experiencing ups and downs, he has been able to treat it normally.
"Every time the real person comes to Beijing, he comes and goes in a hurry, and there is no time to catch up with the past. If nothing happens this time, you can go to my house to catch up with the past!"
Lao Zhang was originally moved by Li Shanchang's invitation.
He had experienced this kind of thing many times during his previous dynasty, and he was able to handle it with ease.
Just when he was about to agree, he suddenly remembered Zhang Yi's evaluation of the emperor. Zhang Changsheng suddenly sweated, so he took a step back and said:
"People outside the country cannot afford the exquisite food, and His Majesty has entrusted Pindao to him this time. After this meeting, Pindao will leave the capital soon, and he may have to live up to Prime Minister Li's good intentions!
If I have the opportunity to come to the capital again in the future, Pindao will definitely pay me a visit! "
Zhang Changshang actually refused his own invitation?
A hint of displeasure flashed across Li Shanchang's face, but he quickly covered it up.
"Mr. Yan Shenggong!"
Li Shanchang turned to Kong Xixue and said:
"I also know about Confucius. I will visit your father again when I have the opportunity!"
Kong Xixue's heart was full of bitterness, and he knew very well that Li Shanchang's words were insincere. After the news from the palace came out last night, the Kong family in Qufu was probably identified in the Ming Dynasty.
The name of traitor was spoken through the mouth of Emperor Hongwu,
No unsighted official would wade into the muddy waters of the Kong family!
Li Shanchang turned and left, and other officials continued to file in.
Finally, Liu Ji passed by Kong and Zhang in the distance, still nodding his head neither humble nor haughty, and then went straight in.
Fengtian Temple.
All officials waited patiently for the emperor to finish handling government affairs and announce what he wanted to announce.
About Kong Xixue’s award, about Zhang Changsheng!
All need to go through a formality.
Zhu Yuanzhang began:
"Li Shanchang, did you read the things I sent to Zhongshu Province yesterday?"
Li Shanchang knew that the show was coming and quickly got out of the queue. He lowered his head and said:
"Your Majesty, I haven't had time to see it yet!"
"It's the same here. Yesterday, the Holy Duke of Yan, Kong Kejian, brought his son Kong Xixue to the court. I had already entertained them. Unfortunately, the old master's health was failing. I took pity on him and allowed his son to renew his title; I made Kong Xixue hereditary. Yanshenggong, the second rank, was promoted to the rank of benevolent official, and ranked behind the prime minister at the court meeting. He was given 2,000 large hectares of sacrificial land, and the annual harvest was used for sacrifices.
What do you think? "
Li Shanchang turned around, looked at each other with his colleagues, and lowered his head:
"Your Majesty, I think it is appropriate!"
There was nothing wrong with Zhu Yuanzhang's handling of this matter, although the previous dynasty's reward for Duke Yan might have been better.
But from a legal point of view, the emperor gave the Kong family the face they deserved, and there was nothing to criticize.
Moreover, these old foxes in the court knew very well what situation Kong Kejian was in.
Most of the north has not yet been conquered, but Duke Yan came to Nanjing reluctantly.
Even when the emperor was furious, he ignored the battle situation on the front line and personally asked General Xu Da to "escort" him back. Do you know how much the emperor disliked Kong Kejian?
But under such circumstances, the old master still took advantage of his illness to delay on the road, reluctantly.
In such an ending, Zhu Yuanzhang already cares about the face of his sage teacher. What else do the Kong family want?
"Okay, declare Kong Xixue!"
The emperor said to the eunuch beside him, Kong Xixue, who was already waiting in front of the palace, came in quickly.
Zhu Yuanzhang publicly announced the reward agreed yesterday, and Kong Xixue kowtowed and thanked him.
Lao Zhu didn't see the harshness of yesterday at all, and seemed amiable.
However, the words in his mouth made Kong Xixue feel the wind blowing from Yingtian Mansion to Qufu more and more coldly.
"Kong Aiqing, now that you have inherited the title, you should study your family education carefully. The sage master left behind the Three Cardinal Guidelines and Five Constant Rules, a good law that will last forever. But don't let your descendants be wasted..."
Kong Xixue said:
"Your Majesty, I understand!"
"From now on, Duke Yansheng and the disciples of the Confucius family will concentrate on offering sacrifices to the most holy teacher and no longer need to hold local posts. I also know that you, the Confucius family, want to learn from our ancestors and help the world...
But there is a treasure mountain at home, so why lose the watermelon and pick up the sesame seeds? "
Kong Kejian smiled bitterly. The prosperity and wealth of the ninety members of the Kong family had become a passing thing in the eyes of the emperor. It was foreseeable that the Kong family would no longer be seen in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty for a long time to come.
As for the sages of the past generations, it is a blessing to be able to sit safely and securely in the Confucius Temple and continue the incense of the sage master. What else can he say, he can only express his gratitude!
"I thank your Majesty. Your Majesty, I have already gone to Qufu. I feel that the north has been occupied for a long time. Even in Qufu, there are many deficiencies in the laws passed down by our ancestors. Only when I come to Yingtian can I know that the inheritance of our ancestors has been maintained in the Ming Dynasty. To be more complete, I pray that your majesty will allow my son Kong Ne to come to Yingtian to study..."
"By the way, do your filial piety for me!"
When Kong Xixue said these words, all the officials present were silent.
Taking the initiative to use your son as a pledge is an act of buying more humiliation, but the situation is stronger than the person.
The Kong family's too clear stance has completely offended the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Now the north is undecided. Based on the Kong family's past stance, it will be difficult for Kong Xixue to leave Yingtian Mansion with dignity without paying a price.
Everyone knew what the so-called request was about, but everyone pretended to be crazy.
Zhu Biao took in everything in front of him, but he couldn't help but think of Zhang Yi's "scholar's butt" outrage!
Some people may feel that the emperor went too far, but the Kong family, who had their power cut off, was also in line with the position of the officials in the court.
Zhu Yuanzhang went with the flow and agreed to Kong Xixue's "request", Yan Shenggong Kong Xixue resigned.
"Xuanlonghushan Master Zhang Normalcy!"
Kong Xixue's matter is over, and it's naturally Zhang Zhongpong's turn to appear.
The two passed by each other, and Kong Xixue's expression twisted.
"In accordance with the destiny of heaven, the emperor said: I am a Taoist. I am born in peace and inaction, and I am still here. The Zhang family in Longhu Mountain has had sects since the Han Dynasty. Forty-two generations of his descendants are normal, with intentions to be clear and unconventional, and to maintain good health. The virtue is pure and harmonious, and the ancestors of Yuanshao are passed down to keep the right one. I use it to commend it. It is Yixi who teaches the right one and combines the Taoism with Wuwei to explain the ancestors Guangfan Dazhen. He ranks from the first rank and is given the golden seal! Three thousand acres of land..., Twelve pieces of gold!"
Zhu Yuanzhang did not waste much effort on Zhang Changchang and directly awarded him a reward.
Zhang normally knelt down to thank Xie En, but at this moment, an accident that shouldn't have happened happened.
Censor Zhongcheng and Taishi ordered Liu Ji to come out and kneel down:
"Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate for a Taoist priest to be rewarded above Duke Yansheng!"
As soon as Liu Ji came out, the scene became silent again.
At this time, Li Shanchang suddenly smiled, walked out and said:
"I don't think it's appropriate either!"
(End of chapter)
