Gao Pingshi entered the palace in the morning and came out of the Donghua Gate just when the palace gate was about to be locked. The emperor's importance to him was clearly revealed.
But having said that, the emperor's emphasis on high pragmatism is well known to everyone in the court, and this is nothing new. After all, Gao Pragmatic was not only the emperor's childhood companion, but also the second person in the Ming Dynasty to be ranked number three and the first person to be ranked number one in six poems. At the same time, he is also the successor of Zheng Gaowen Zhenggong of Xinzheng Zhengxue Sect. His own performance is also impeccable, and he has accomplished the great feat of "pacifying the South and fixing the North" at a young age.
No matter how much attention this kind of person receives from the emperor, others will only envy him, and they won't even dare to show the slightest hint of jealousy.
It's just that he was taken seriously, and it was rare for him to stay for almost a whole day as soon as he entered the palace. Therefore, the well-informed officials began to speculate-could something big happen again?
It's funny to say that the news spread very quickly. By the evening of that day, almost everyone in Beijing who was a seventh-rank official or above knew about it.
Of course, what is funny is not this, but the reaction of the officials next: the officials of the pragmatic school became excited. They thought that Gao Pragmatic was going to make some big move, and as "one of their own", they would definitely get the advantage first.
So they all began to think about how to show their faces in front of Gao Gongbao in the near future, so as not to have no part in this big event that they didn't know what it was. Gao Gongbao accidentally left them behind, then It's very unattractive.
The officials from the Heart School began to get nervous. Gao pragmatically spent the whole day as soon as he entered the palace. What was he doing? Are you giving the emperor a small report on someone, or are you simply giving a long speech to instill in the emperor those so-called practical ideas that only focus on small immediate gains?
However, the former will not take a whole day, and the latter does not seem to be a good time now - because the Beijing inspection is next year, and it is impossible for Gao Pragmatic to make any big moves this year, which can bring down a large group of people from the Heart School at once. people.
Speaking of which, the Jingcha itself is also the most advantageous weapon of the Practical School over the Central School, because the core department of the Jingcha is the Staff Department, and the Staff Department is one of the main positions of the Practical School. If Gao Jingshi really wants to "make trouble" in the court, it will definitely be delayed until the 14th year of Wanli, the year of Beijing and Chaoyang. Now it is impossible. At most, he will target a certain person or a few people, and he will not do it. There is no expansion.
But in this way, what exactly Gao Pingshi was going to do in the palace made the Xinxue School officials even more confused. Everyone with sufficient qualifications and levels quietly handed their invitations to the Shen University Scholar's Office and wanted to ask. Ask about the situation or get some advice. Those with insufficient qualifications and levels would have to send people to wait at the houses of officials who could apply to the bachelor's house, waiting for second-hand information.
In short, because of the small anomaly of Gao Pingshi entering the palace for a day, almost the entire officialdom of the capital was quietly stirred.
The important role may be a reflection of Gao Pingzhi's current status in the court.
It's a pity that these people all expressed their feelings wrongly. Gao Pragmatic had no intention of punishing anyone, at least not these officials.
He himself didn't know that all the officials in the capital would be undercurrent because of this trivial matter. It wasn't until a bunch of invitations were delivered to him that he realized that all his colleagues were "allergic."
For this reason, he had to cheer up and receive them, and explain to them the general situation of entering the palace today - of course, he did not go into details before the matter was finalized. He only expressed that the emperor was a little worried about the growing population and salary of the vassal. .
However, these Beijing officials are all smart people who know the elegant meaning of Xiange after hearing it. Although Gao Pingshi only revealed it a little bit, it was actually made clear. Why don't everyone know what to do? So they all thanked and left.
Gao Pragmatic himself was not idle either. He carefully thought through his thoughts before going to sleep.
Since Huang Zhiting returned to Annan, Gao Jingshi has stayed in Zhaohui Jinggongfang Zhuangyuan Di for more time than Baiyulou, and today is no exception. Of course, this is also for the convenience of "going to work".
Early the next morning, Gao Pragmatic arrived at the Ministry of War on time. However, the Imperial Guard was now on track under the leadership of Qi Jiguang, not to mention the Production and Construction Corps. Although Zhu Yingzhen and the others were not interested in fighting, they were still very interested in making money. , there is almost no need for Gao pragmatism to urge them, they do a good job on their own, which saves Gao pragmatism a lot of worry.
As a result, Gao Jingshi didn't have much to worry about, so he sent people to the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Rites to get some information, and he began to tinker with matters related to the vassal reform.
The vassal reform is bound to involve "violating the ancestral system." Most people dare not mess with it. So far, only some officials have expressed some opinions on this matter, but it is a pity that regardless of the mention, No matter how sincere he was, the court still accepted very little.
The complexity of this matter lies in the ancestral system and "kinship". Needless to say about the ancestral system, "kissing" does not refer to some famous action, but means "getting close to relatives". This is a Confucian tradition and a trait that the emperor himself has to show - whether true or false.
So this matter is very troublesome.
Violating the ancestral system in this era means losing legitimacy and legitimacy. Normally, no one dares to do so, not only ministers but also kings.
However, there is one exception, and that is "public opinion cannot be violated." Gao Wuchen is now making this idea.
Of course, public opinion has basically been "represented" for thousands of years, and the Ming Dynasty was no exception, so Gao Pragmatic did not need to go to the private sector to collect millions of fingerprints or the like, or to create tens of thousands of umbrellas. Or whatever, he only needs to arouse public opinion in the court and create a situation of "continuous alienation", that's enough.
Because literati means "public opinion", and the officials of the Ming Dynasty themselves were representatives of literati. This explanation is really simple and crude.
After three days of this, Gao Jingshi estimated that everyone should be ready for what he hinted at. It was time for him to fire the first shot, so on the morning of the fourth day, Gao Jingshi went up to Shuxing. Department of General Affairs.
The title of this sparse letter is "In order to relieve the people's poverty and enrich the country, please use relatives and relatives to open the vassal ban". The title has already named the main purpose of this book, which is to "relieve the people's poverty, enrich the country, and support the clan", and the method seems to be very simple: opening vassal bans.
"Now that the vassalage is getting more prosperous, and the salary and food are not provided, it is not as big as it is today. If we have been divided early, we will have more difficulties in the future.
In the past, Emperor Gao had many officials and ministers, and they all supported heavy troops and occupied key areas, thinking that the country would be a shield.
After Yu Jing was unable to do so, he was on guard against breeding, the military power was completely eliminated, there was no trace of Yi's relatives in the court, and there was no internal support for the government officials. This was another temporary situation.
From then on, arrogance and extravagance gradually increased, and the work was irregular. There were many ways to collect the land, and there was no limit to it. This was another temporary situation.
If they are together, there will be many people and few people, and the expenses will not be enough. They will live together in the same room, share the bread and meals, and be unmarried for forty, and will not be empty for twenty years. The strong will plunder the suburbs, and the weak will rush into the community. This is Another time.
At the beginning of the founding of Emperor Fugao, Li Jian was the eldest son. On the day when Emperor Wen was in trouble, he thought about the past and had different intentions, each with its own merits. If the saints up to now have changed their lives and changed their graces, and judged their differences with righteousness, their principles cannot be completely distorted.
In the early days of the Kingdom, there were only forty-nine generals and princes, and nine female talents. Although the number of titles increased gradually during Yongle, there were not many. At that time, the salary income was already lost, so we could not give it all. In the past two hundred years, Zongzhi has entered the jade certificate and found that there are 38,492 people who have survived, which is no less than a thousand times that of the beginning of the country. Even if he has exhausted all his losses this year, he will still not be able to give him a good harvest, let alone ten years. After that, the increase will be almost the same? And what will be given to it?
The commentators said that the ancestral system did not dare to change without authorization, but they did not know that when the law is poor, it will change, and change will lead to generalization, and generalization will last for a long time. At the beginning of the country, the prince's salary was 50,000 yuan, and the rest of the satin, silk, tea, salt, etc. were also used for tens of thousands of dollars, but it only lasted for a few years. , giving Lumi was reduced to ten thousand stones within a few years, and it could not be given to the kings of Dai, Su, Liao, Qing, and Ning. Five hundred stones were given every year. It was Emperor Gao who ordered him to give it, and the words before and after have been It doesn’t match.
During the Yongle period, the salary of the Qin, Lu, and Tang dynasties was 5,000 shi each, the Liao, Han, and Yi dynasties each had 2,000 shi, the Su mansion was only 700 shi, and the Qing mansion was only 750 shi, but the prince Chang It was allocated within a few days because Emperor Wen had not yet left the country and the ancestral precepts had not been fully preserved.
Prince Kuang went out of the city, trained every year, searched for troops and prepared weapons, as taught by his ancestors, and slept after Jingnan. The princes and grandsons of the county are one and the same, and they are promoted and transferred according to the ancestral teachings, but they have not been practiced since many years. Then it is difficult for the saints to follow the ancestral precepts of Emperor Gao.
Today, when the situation becomes more and more difficult, can we still glue the pillars to adjust the situation?
I am not ashamed of my arrogance and arrogance, but I dare to propose five things to you. Your Majesty will decide:
First, it is limited to nobility. It was found that the deliberators in Jiajing requested the method of limiting children, but Shimiao did not agree. The minister said that there was no need to limit the life, but it could be limited by the title. The dynasties of this country have lasted for more than 200 years, and they have been gradually reduced according to relatives. Except for the first prince who was granted the title of a prince, he will be granted the title of a prince as usual, and the third dynasty will be further discussed in detail, and the titles of the successive dynasties should be established as restrictions.
For example, if the eldest son of a prince is granted the title of prince, the second son of a legitimate concubine may be granted four titles, making a total of five titles. The eldest son of the prince of the county is the king of the county, and the second son of the prince of the county is granted the title of the second son, making a total of three. If the general of Zhenfu Fengguo has a legitimate son, he can be granted the title of two. If there is no legitimate son, he can only be granted the title of a concubine. The lieutenant of the Zhenfu Fengguo Kingdom, regardless of his direct concubine, is allowed to have a son. If there are any children in the above titles and titles, and the number of children cannot be exhausted, the names will still be applied as usual.
Those who are aspiring to study should be admitted to the school together with the handsome children of the people. Those who should be admitted to the first class will be banned from serving as officials, just like the prince's case. For other industries such as field general industry and other industries, it is acceptable to meet the needs of the people. If it is considered that they cannot make a living due to their strength, it is appropriate to provide them with funds.
The son of a prince cannot be granted the title, and when he reaches sixteen years old, he will be given a crown and belt, and will be given six hundred taels of silver. Those who are willing to enter school will be given clothes and scarves, and two hundred taels of silver will be given to each son. Therefore, whether you are an official or not, there is no risk of losing your position.
If there are wandering and useless people among them, it will be like having unscrupulous sons in each family, and nothing can be done about it.
Or say: 'If you are like this, you can leave the city without permission. How can the country be so clear and forbidden! 'However, the ancestral precepts of Chang Ji, the minister, do not prohibit people from leaving the city. This is because they are designed to indulge those who have indulged in lawlessness in recent times. You can go about your business and abide by the king's rules. If you have any misbehavior, you will be roped in. Even if you leave the city, what harm will it do?
Or he said: 'If the clan is guilty, the punishment will not be increased, but now that he has neglected his duties as an official and is angry about transactions, will he be punished? Is it all a loan? 'The minister said that the clan does not impose punishments and responsibilities, which is not the ancient way. The wife has feelings and desires, and those who calm her feelings without causing chaos rely on the law. Today, the clan has a fault, and if it is not dealt with, it will lead to chaos.
I also heard that today's poor sect is a lazy worker, and the subordinates do everything, serve anonymously, and are willing to beat Chu. If they appear to be among the Jin gentry, they will all be promoted and impeached by the public, and the four people's industries will be divided, and they will be treated according to the laws of the city officials. , this great and righteous way, why should it be insulted!
Second, discuss succession. It was found that the prince of the county had no heirs, and the spring sacrifice of this branch was prohibited, and the elder brother was not allowed to support the younger brother. Now it is affirmed that everyone will guard the throne together, but the prince can still be succeeded by his own brothers and nephews.
The ministers foolishly thought that the prince had received the title and that he was the second son of the emperor. Therefore, he was respected for his physical appearance, so as not to be incompatible with his brothers and peers. Nowadays, there are descendants one after another, and they have been rich and honorable for generations, so it goes without saying. But when there are no heirs, the line of unity has been lost. It is just a matter of enshrining the temple with one's own branch to keep the incense burning. Why should one's own brothers and nephews succeed him in the title? ?
From now on, if there is an extinct heir, please only recommend one person to manage the affairs of the government, and do not pretend to ask for reinstatement of the king's title.
Third, don’t be sparse. It is found that the descendants of the sixth generation of the county king of the country have been awarded the position of lieutenant of the country. If they are promoted from the prince, they will be in the seventh generation. The end and the beginning will last forever.
I observe the system of the ancestral temple. When all relatives are gone, the ancestral hall belongs to the ancestors. However, when it comes to subordinates, it is recorded below the ancestors. Isn't it inverted?
From now on, when Lieutenant Fengguo is granted the title, he will pass it on to the next generation without having to grant the title. Only the first son born will be given one hundred taels of silver as capital, and the title will be passed down to the fifth generation. The rest will be left to their own devices.
Fourth, discuss the master. It was found that the heads of counties and counties, and the princes of counties and villages, all followed their father's orders to apply for the title. At first, there was no limit to the number of them. Now there are restrictions on the number of men. If there is no general, the prince's daughter can only be granted three, and the daughter of the county prince. Only two of them will be granted the title, and the daughters of generals and lieutenants will be granted the title of one.
The Lord's salary remains the same as before, except for the accompanying guests. Since they have official ranks according to the official duties and decrees, they are enough to be honored and favored, and they will be exempted from salary and rice. If any of the above-mentioned daughters has not completed their title, they will still be given marriage funds for support. Those who are from princes will be given two hundred taels of silver, those who are from county kings will be given one hundred taels, those who are from generals will be given eighty taels, and those who are from lieutenants will be given fifty taels. , the marriage of choice is left to one's own discretion.
Those who should be promoted to official positions will be supported by foreign officials. Except for the former, each son-in-law will be given 50 taels of silver, and there is no need to give any other marriage funds. They will be left to their own devices.
Fifth, discuss risking fees. It was discovered that children of concubines, children of unauthorized marriages, children of deposed nobles, and some common people were found. Since they were allowed to take care of their own health, the food rations could not be given. But in the meantime, there may be people who are old and abandoned, or whose families are poor and unemployed. If they want to reform all of them, they may not be able to make a living. As long as there is no future together, everyone should continue as usual. From now on, the children born from now on should be given a lesson in advance, and they should obey them and take care of themselves. No need to give them food rations.
Among them, unauthorized marriage is particularly discussed. After finding out the clan wedding rules, the marriage was allowed only after the Ministry of Rites asked again. Nowadays, most of the prefectures have illegal marriages, and they don't reveal it openly. The disadvantages are false and false, and each person is different. If he refuses to surrender, and the memorial is copied to the department, he must not violate the rules and overturn it. All cases will not be filed and the law will be consolidated. It has to be the case.
Husbands and clans follow the rules without any reason, and the ministers who express their wishes are bound by the law and find it difficult to be angry. There is an elder who is unmarried and refuses to give him food and food. All kinds of hardships are indescribable.
Now Mo Ruo makes each sect surrender and make it clear that the son of an unauthorized marriage will continue to be given the same rations as usual, and the scholars, farmers, industry and merchants will still do as they please. Those who will be born in the future will not be given names, and will no longer need to be given food rations. They will obey orders and be physically fit. "
As soon as this minister entered the cabinet, from the time when Yuan Fushen came to the end of the new Dongge University scholar Wang Jiaping, the five cabinet elders all took a breath and looked at each other, and they were all silent for a long time.
Gao pragmatism is indeed Gao pragmatism. I originally thought that he was just trying to "dig" a sum of money for the emperor to use as military pay for the next battle against Tumen Khan.
I think it is nothing more than continuing to reduce clan salaries. At most, it would be good to eliminate a group of "illegal clans" that are fake and indiscriminate.
But I didn't expect that he would be so generous and want to directly break the iron rice bowl of the clan and let all the people who occupy at least 80% and possibly more than 90% of the clan fend for themselves!
Not only that, he was even more daring in another way: allowing members of the clan to become officials!
What's this? This is almost like completely opening up the vassal state!
Ancestor system? There is no such thing as ancestral system in his damn Gao Pragmatic eyes!
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PS: The contents of each of Gao Pragmatic's several chapters so far are probably enough to be recorded in history - at least enough in this book, because they are all quite shocking.
