He's from Bolangsha...
This is not even a hint, it is simply stated!
This world is so deceiving!
But when he brought the pen to the screen, he paused again.
Why should people in this life be trapped in the past life?
If you want to use a person, why bother about his origin!
Not to mention just the birth and festivals in the previous life!
In this life, Zhang Liang was not born into a powerful person in another country, nor did he have the background of being a six-generation minister, so of course he could come to Zhou without any distractions to pursue an official career and be used by the superiors.
In this case, you should be happy to find a talented person, why worry?
He took a deep breath and put the pen on the case again.
…
Ying Zheng left the Hongwen Hall, but Zhang Liang was not in a hurry to leave. After looking at it, he finally returned to the debate venue.
Mei Shi, an old man from Huang Lao, was giving lectures on the Tao Te Ching.
"...The best ruler is one whose people don't know his existence, but can still live a good life."
"The people of the second-rate ruler are close to him and praise him with praise."
"Once again a first-class ruler, the people fear him."
"A ruler worse than this, the people despise him."
"If the person in power lacks integrity, the people will not trust him."
"The best rulers seldom give orders, speak cautiously, and look very leisurely. When the work is completed, the people say that this is how we were originally..."
What Mei Shigong did was more of a lecture than a debate. Although there were many people watching, they were dwarfed by the previous debates between Confucianism and Legalism.
In Zhou State, where the theory of reform to strengthen the country is the strongest, how many people would be interested in Huang Lao's rule of inaction?
Zhang Liang felt a little sad when he saw this. He stood by and listened to everything. Finally, when Mei Shigong finished his lecture, he finally stepped forward and said, "Unworthy disciple Zhang Zifang pays homage to Mei Shigong."
Mei Shigong didn't expect to see him here, with a look of surprise on his face: "When did Zifang arrive in Zhoudi?"
Then he stroked his beard and said with a smile: "I had known you were here, and I should have let you speak. Let other schools know that there is a successor to Mr. Huang."
Zhang Liang was young after all, so he helped the elderly Mei Shigong leave, and sighed: "The soil of Zhou State cannot allow the students of Huang Lao to survive. You have traveled thousands of miles to get here, and I'm afraid you won't be able to do what you want." …”
When Mei Shigong heard this, the expression on his face became serious: "Zifang, do you think that what I teach is useless?"
Zhang Liang said sternly: "How dare I have such an idea?"
He also said: "It's just that the Emperor of Zhou admired Legalism, built a strong army, and tried his best to encourage farming. What he is looking for is contrary to Huang Lao. Your attempt to promote Huang Lao's teachings in Zhou is like seeking fresh fish in the desert. I’m afraid we can only return in vain.”
Mei Shigong's expression softened slightly, but he asked him: "Do you think Huang Laozhi's theory is useless for governing the country?"
Zhang Liang shook his head and said: "How could it be? It's just that compared to what you advocated, it is not suitable for the Zhou Dynasty at this time. Only after the war, when the people were in decline and people's livelihood was difficult, could Huang Lao's learning really exist. Suitable soil.”
Mei Shigong then sighed and said, "Don't I understand this truth? There are as many spears and bows in Zhou's arsenal as there are trees in Mount Wei, and Emperor Zhou's enterprising spirit is as stubborn as gold and stone. They are now working hard to reform. Isn't striving for strength just preparing to unify the world? After the war, how many elderly people will lose their children, how many young children will lose their fathers? And the world is so big, how much land will be abandoned, how many Refugees turned into thieves?”
"It is precisely after seeing this that I want to go to Zhou to promote Huang Lao's theory!"
"Legalism can certainly strengthen a country, but being too harsh will also lead to the disaster of ruining the country. If Emperor Zhou can hear my teachings and keep them in mind, the countries can recuperate after the chaos and rest with the people, even if it is just a little bit. , is enough to comfort me.”
Zhang Liang said solemnly: "Disciple has been taught."
Although Mei Shigong was old, he was still in good spirits. He continued on the previous topic: "I know that Huang Lao's learning is not in line with the current situation of the Zhou Kingdom, but it will always be used in the future. of."
Then he looked at the young rising star next to him and said seriously: "If I keep silent and don't come to the Zhou Dynasty, and let Confucianism and Legalism become stronger and dominate together, more and more people will know and practice Huang Lao." The less likely it is, a hundred years from now, who will understand this truth?”
Zhang Liang was thoughtful.
…
Young Zhang Liang saw hope in the six princes of Zhou Kingdom, and why did Ying Zheng himself gain nothing?
For several days in a row, Ying Zheng went to and from Hongwen Hall. In addition to reading classics, Ying Zheng was also watching people.
There are many who work hard every day, come early and come back late, and don't hear what is going on outside the window, and only read the books of sages.
Because of Zhang Liang's mention, and because of his brief words that day, he even paid more attention to the young master of the Yinghou family. After that, he had several conversations with him, and was surprised to realize that he was also an extremely Outstanding buildable material.
The young master of the Yinghou family has an interesting name, he is called serious, but according to Yi Yingzheng, his actions are not serious and rigid, but relaxed and just right.
When he should be silent, he was silent enough, and when he should talk, he was able to talk. Facing people of different identities, he had different ways of dealing with them, and he quietly suppressed those who were jealous of him. The person who comes here with good intentions will neither fall from the lintel of Yinghou's family, nor will he be looked down upon by the young master of Yinghou's house.
What makes Ying Zheng even more happy is that he is a serious person who is extremely diligent.
Every day when he arrived at Hongwen Hall, his seriousness had already arrived. When he left, his seriousness was still there. His diligence in studying was astonishing.
How many people, as soon as they see their ancestors have achieved meritorious deeds, just lie down and enjoy the glory and wealth as they should?
But this person was able to break away from the glory and concentrate on finding his own path, which is commendable.
With Zhang Liang's lesson, Ying Zheng carefully and carefully wrote his serious name on the screen after observing it for several days.
At the same time, the sixth prince's recent visit to the Hongwen Pavilion inevitably spread to the ears of interested people.
"Is the sixth prince?" Prime Minister Jiang Maoyan listened to his subordinates talking about this matter during his busy schedule, and raised his brows slightly: "Is he the prince who was born to Concubine Quan in the past?"
The subordinate responded: "That's the one."
Jiang Maoyan asked again: "What is your temperament like this Sixth Highness?"
The subordinate said: "Solitary and seldom talkative, he is very talented."
Jiang Maoyan's mind wandered for a moment: "It seems that the prince's master has never mentioned him before..."
The subordinate said: "Otherwise, how can we say that His Highness is talented?"
Jiang Maoyan understood and couldn't help but smile. He twirled his beard and pondered for a few moments before shaking his head again: "This matter has nothing to do with us. There is no need to inquire anymore. Just pretend that we don't know."
"gentlemen!"
Shi Meng, who had previously debated with Confucianists in Hongwen Hall, became anxious: "If the Sixth Prince is interested, then maybe you..."
When Jiang Maoyan heard this, he just laughed it off: "How many of the Legalist disciples who have always left their names in history can have a good death? And how many of the courtiers who presided over the reform can live a long life! Now that they have entered this school, how can they even have this little awareness? None?"
Reforms in various countries have always been carried out without bloodshed. Otherwise, it would not be enough to change old customs, let alone deter the powerful and the people.
In order to reform the law, Emperor Zhou ordered the execution of the clan members who openly violated the new law, and the two teachers of the eldest prince were also executed for violating the law.
Heaven and earth are kings and teachers, although Confucianism has not yet become the mainstream of social thought at this time, the bond between students and teachers is an emotion between heaven and earth that is only inferior to the kindness of parents.
After the eldest prince's two teachers were imprisoned, the eldest prince immediately sent someone to intercede.
Jiang Maoyan insisted on prosecuting the crime in accordance with the law and deporting the person.
Although the eldest prince was angry after hearing the news, he also knew that his father valued this person, so he went to Jiang Maoyan's house in person and paid homage to Jiang Maoyan as a descendant, hoping to save the lives of the two teachers.
After hearing the news, Jiang Maoyan avoided seeing them, escaped from the back door, entered the palace to ask for the emperor's order, and immediately executed the two men.
All the officials were horrified by this, and then the reform was carried out smoothly.
When the queen heard about this, she immediately ordered a generous gift to Jiang Maoyan, praising him as an unparalleled national scholar who would not be swayed by external forces. She also congratulated the emperor for having such a virtuous minister. The prosperity of the country is just around the corner, and his conduct is commendable. No water is revealed, and everything is covered.
In comparison, the eldest prince's reaction was much inferior.
After hearing the news of the death of the two teachers, words of resentment spread. After that, although they got some advice from the queen and managed to maintain a romantic peace with Jiang Maoyan, Liang Zi was finally forged.
Although Emperor Zhou had seven princes, except for the eldest son, the remaining ones either had unqualified qualifications or did not dare to compete with the eldest son. The two youngest ones spent a lot of time in the inner palace. Foreign ministers have no way to see it, so naturally they have no way to place bets.
Now Jiang Maoyan's disciples suddenly saw the Sixth Prince appearing in Hongwen Pavilion, staying there for several days without mentioning it, and showing that he was interested in attracting disciples. It was inevitable that he would have some thoughts.
Since the prime minister has already become enemies with the eldest son of the emperor, why not pull him down in one go and replace him with the sixth prince?
After Jiang Maoyan denied this resolution, he said sternly: "I want to implement legal reforms in the Zhou Kingdom in order to repay Your Majesty's kindness and strengthen the national power of the Zhou Kingdom. If I am worried about my future and selfish interests, I will Wouldn’t starting a fight between princes run counter to my original intention?”
"Meng," he warned his disciples: "You are not allowed to have any contact with the princes without my permission. This is true for the eldest son of the emperor, and the sixth prince is no exception!"
After Shi Meng heard this, he quickly raised his hands and responded.
He glanced at the attendant who came to report without revealing any trace, but what he was thinking in his heart was:
As expected of you, sir, you can always make the right decision the first time.
As an emperor, Emperor Zhou was a model for the world. He was as wise and powerful as the holy kings of ancient times. But how could a monarch who almost fully accepted Legalist ideas have no precautions or the slightest suspicion about his subjects?
Emperor Zhou did not hesitate to let Jiang Maoyan, a man of foreign origin, serve as Prime Minister of Zhou Dynasty.
This is his courage and trust.
The Prime Minister may have a high position, but after all, he is an outsider and does not control the military. Once something happens, he can take it down immediately.
This is his trade-off and restriction.
As Jiang Maoyan's direct disciple, Shi Meng could see clearly that what the Great Zhou Dynasty has to consider today has long been beyond conquering other countries - isn't that all fish and meat on the chopping board?
What Emperor Zhou really had to consider was his successor, which prince would be able to shoulder the burden of unifying the nine states after his death.
The lifespans of successive generations of Zhou emperors were not very long. One of them expired in about forty years. The current one has already passed the age of forty. God knows how much time he has left to retire.
Therefore, the emperor is more anxious than the prime minister about successors.
In this case, why should Jiang Maoyan rush to make decisions for the emperor and promote a certain prince to the throne?
His definition of Legalism is very clear - the emperor beats and beats the world. Legalism is the weapon in the emperor's hand. It can be used by the emperor with ease, but it must not be taken by the owner. idea, even to the point of choosing the next person to hold the whip.
This is absolutely taboo.
The emperor must know better than the prime minister when the sixth prince comes in and out of the palace, and the emperor in the Hongwen Hall definitely has more informants than Jiang Maoyan.
The first news that reached his ears was that the Sixth Prince had frequently been in and out of the Hongwen Pavilion recently, so he was summoned by the Emperor. Now there was no result but the cause. Wasn't it just the Emperor's inadvertent temptation?
Jiang Maoyan knows the king's heart well, so of course he will not fall into the trap.
only……
He couldn't help but have a flash of malicious intent in his eyes.
Whether other people can realize it or not is not certain.
…
For several days, Ying Zheng only went to the Hongwen Hall to talk and discuss things with Zhang Liang. Occasionally, he would call Zheng Zheng together, but he was mostly worried about the Yinghou behind him. Zheng Zheng sometimes could not speak freely and was mostly silent. .
