All the recent government decrees have stepped on their foundation. Even during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, they had never suffered such grievances. It was the practice of all dynasties for scholars to receive preferential treatment.
Nowadays, everyone in Jiangnan is in danger due to the Wei Guan case. The purge of officials and the administration of officials in the south and officials in the north have made officials in the upper and lower circles miserable. The suspension of the imperial examination has blocked the smooth path for many scholars to rise.
Not to mention the emperor who ordered these things to be carried out, there are no officials above the sixth rank in the court who have not been sent to prison who are not ridiculed by the scholars. Zhu Biao, the prince and prince with a reputation as a virtuous man, is naturally not someone who can be imprisoned in the East Palace. Don't be fooled by public opinion.
It's just that there are relatively few, and there are many fans outside to explain for him, just like Song Lian, who will explain to Zhu Biao over and over again to everyone he meets along the way. The words of a literary leader are very effective, after all, they all It was hoped that Song Lian's visit to Beijing would persuade the emperor.
After the salute, Song Lian picked up the disciples one by one. He would not completely ignore the other students who came to greet him just because Zhu Biao was there. At his age, power and wealth had actually passed away.
Even if he dies immediately, there will be articles that will be passed down through the ages. Treating Zhu Biao favorably does not mean that this disciple enjoys glory and wealth, but because he has placed great expectations on the prince. He grew up in troubled times and understands the suffering of the people in the world. I hope that someone can end the troubled times, and even more hope that someone can bring peace to the world...
After encouraging the tearful disciples, Old Master Song cheered up and exchanged greetings with the officials who came to greet him. Then he greeted his old friends, famous scholars and scholars from the capital, who spontaneously came to greet him. Although he is older, he still behaves like a humble gentleman.
It was finally over half an hour later. Zhu Biao helped the old master get into his car. The others all got into the other car consciously. Zhu Biao took the food box handed over by the female officer and followed it with a few crisp cracks of the whip. Ming, the mighty Prince Yijia returns.
The old master's face was a little pale, and he had to spend his energy with all kinds of people along the way, which was indeed a bit too much for a person of this age.
Zhu Biao opened the food box and said: "This is specially prepared by the Queen Mother. She is just worried that the master will not be able to bear it. Master, please use some as soon as possible."
Song Lian nodded with a smile and replied: "Thanks to the Empress, the Queen's benevolence is known to the world. I am really hungry at this time."
Zhu Biao handed over the bamboo chopsticks and poured a glass of warm rice wine: "It's my fault that the Master came here in such a hurry..."
Song Lian ate a few mouthfuls of food and sipped wine, then closed his eyes and rested for a moment. His face became a little rosy. He probably finally arrived at the place and saw Zhu Biao again, and his mind settled down.
"It's not a problem for me to travel around a lot, but the Jiangnan incident has become too big. The world's literati are paying attention. It is not a long-term solution for His Highness to hide in the East Palace. No matter what His Majesty's plan is, His Highness should come forward."
Zhu Biao was a little surprised. He thought that Old Master Song would give him some advice anyway. After all, this matter involved many people, including Song Lian's disciples and their relatives.
Song Lian looked towards the direction of the capital and said: "I am just a scholar, not a talented person who governs the country and assists in government affairs. The Holy Spirit is more talented than anyone else in civil and military affairs. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a born emperor. He dares to do so without violating the rules of the world. It has a profound meaning, and the veteran will not talk too much, but His Highness is different from His Majesty after all, and His Highness himself must understand this."
"Your Majesty is the founding emperor of the country. He is self-taught in all his abilities. He has made great contributions to the Han people through the ages. No matter what he has accomplished, his achievements will never be concealed. His Highness is only the future successor."
Zhu Biao was naturally aware of Lao Zhu's influence. Even in the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi would personally go to Zhu Yuanzhang's mausoleum to kneel three times and kowtow nine times. The reason for this was naturally not how much Kangxi admired Lao Zhu, but that he had to do so. To appease the people of the world.
Facts have proved that it is indeed effective. Not only did the Han officials feel at ease, but when the folk scholars wrote poems to the Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty, they were no longer so sad and angry, and they felt like a family between the Manchu and Han Dynasties.
There were only two teachers and students in the car, and the one driving outside was Zhang Wei, the commander of the Military and Horse Division, so Zhu Biao could speak more casually, so he told Lao Zhu that he would leave Beijing for a tour in the north in a few days.
When the emperor leaves Beijing, he should be the prince to supervise the country. This is not a rare thing in this dynasty. It is not just a day or two for the prince to visit the ministers to discuss politics. Song Lian naturally knows what this means.
I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. His Majesty could choose to patrol the north at this time. He undoubtedly wanted to hand over the right to benevolent to His Highness the Crown Prince, which meant that there was room for relaxation in Jiangnan's affairs. The Emperor did not want to make things happen, but he still had concerns. Children and grandchildren.
Not everyone can use their authority to kill and conquer the world at will. If there is room for it, it will be beneficial to each other, and there will be merit in the world that will be passed down to future generations. The so-called gentleman's virtue is the golden mean.
"Purity can have appearance, benevolence can make good judgments, clarity does not hurt observation, and straightness does not correct. This means that candied fruit is not sweet, and seafood is not salty. This is the virtue. This is the recent realization of an old minister. I present it to Your Highness. I hope it can be improved. Benefits."
Zhu Biao read it carefully several times. This is to hope that people can be honest and self-clean but have the magnanimity to tolerate the world, be benevolent and virtuous but be able to make decisions without being controlled by them, be knowledgeable about the world without being cautious and careful, and treat others harshly. , upright and resolute without being stubborn, which means that candied fruits are sweet and seafood is easy to cook. It is best to be able to maintain an impartial standard in all matters.
"Disciple, please accept the instruction, and you will definitely live up to the Master's teachings."
Song Lian nodded happily and said: "After the veteran returns to the capital, he will not allow anyone to slander His Majesty the Holy Spirit. All criticisms from the scholarly literary circles will be borne by the veteran."
Zhu Biao quickly declined. He asked the old master to rush back to the capital not to take the blame. He was just worried that the old master did not understand the situation in Jiangnan. If someone instigated him and said something inappropriate, he would easily be treated as a typical example by his father. Lao Zhu He was determined to do this.
The kindness and friendship of the past cannot limit a mature emperor. If he is really limited by this, then he is by no means qualified, let alone the founder of a dynasty. A good gentleman in the traditional sense cannot be an emperor. of.
The carriage and horses swayed into the city gate, and Song Lian suddenly asked: "Is Master Zhang Tianshi of Longhu Mountain also in the capital?"
"Here, a few days ago, my father ordered him to go to Beijing to become a saint, and he was granted the title of Heavenly Master of the Zhang family. From now on, his head teacher will be granted the title of Zhengyijiao Zhenren, given a silver seal, a rank of second rank, and will lead Taoist teachings."
"On the way to Beijing, I met several groups of Zhengdao priests who gathered the villagers to perform great rituals."
Zhu Biao said clearly: "My father has issued an order. Without the decree of the imperial court, no monk or Taoist can convene a Dharma assembly that gathers more than a hundred people without authorization. Anyone who violates this will be punished with witchcraft and punishment."
After learning that the imperial court had taken precautions, Song Lian leaned slightly tiredly on the soft cushion. His eyes fell on the familiar jade pendant around his disciple's waist and he said with a smile: "I have been sick since childhood and my family was poor. This pendant is the only one I had in the past." It’s a decent thing to take out.”
Zhu Biao took off the jade pendant and handed it over. Song Lian touched it lovingly. In front of his eyes, he seemed to see how overjoyed he was when he received the jade pendant from Wen Qiangong Huang Shu. At that time, there were countless senior brothers nearby. Extremely envious.
Nowadays, some of the brothers and sisters are serving in the imperial court, while others are living in the countryside, enjoying singing about the water and the mountains. I wonder if they can escape this turmoil and truly feel free and at ease.
"Your Highness loves jade. Why?"
Zhu Biao responded like a conditioned reflex: "Jade is warm and lustrous, benevolent, meticulous and knowledgeable, honest but not prudent, righteous, hanging like a team, and polite."
"The sound of knocking is clearer and longer, and the sound is clear at the end. It is joyful. The flaws do not cover up the beauty. The virtue does not cover up the flaws. It is loyal. It is Fuyinpangda. It is faith. The breath is like a white rainbow. It is the sky. The spirit is seen in the mountains and rivers and the earth. , Guizhang Teda is virtue, and all the noble ones in the world are Tao."
"The poem goes like this: I think of a gentleman as warm as jade, so a gentleman is precious!"
Song Lian returned his most cherished Liuyun Baifu pendant with satisfaction. Zhu Biao took it and smiled: "Actually, it's because the pendant makes it look more chic and elegant."
Song Lian put his hands on his hands and laughed: "I thought so too, my old minister!"
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