"If the strategy is right, I think that in a hundred years there will be no more Jurchens in the world."
If anyone else had said this, Wang Jiaping would have scoffed. How could this young boy be so shameless and not afraid of his tongue flashing in the wind? You may even say "if the strategy is right" lightly and skillfully, but you don't know how difficult and risky it is to "get the strategy right" in such a big matter!
However, since these words come from the mouth of Gao Pragmatic, Wang Jiaping cannot be dismissive. Instead, he must seriously consider the possibility and feasibility.
After pondering for a moment, Wang Jiaping asked solemnly: "Judging from the way Rixin has acted in the past, I must have thought everything about this matter?"
Gao Pragmatic usually shows himself to be humble, but at the critical moment he didn't mince words. When faced with Wang Jiaping's question, he nodded seriously and said, "Yes."
Wang Jiaping understood immediately and said suddenly: "You just said that there were three major events after the establishment of North Korea. Now it seems that these three major events must be related to your overall consideration of the Jurchens... they must be mutually exclusive?"
Gao pragmatic smiled slightly: "As it should be."
Wang Jiaping glanced ahead and said: "It's still far away from Qianqing Palace, so Rixin might as well come together." After a pause, he continued: "This is a rough idea, and there must be some obstacles in it. Bingzheng Those who implement it may have to be slandered by some people...but it doesn't matter, now I am still the chief assistant, if there is any reputation, I can bear it, so that in the near future you will still be able to do whatever you want."
Gao Pragmatic was a little surprised and wanted to dissuade him, but before he could speak, Wang Jiaping reached out to stop him. Wang Jiaping said: "I know that since you have such a general plan, you must also have a way to implement it smoothly. But I just said that you have been my model for the two hundred years of Ming Dynasty. You should not have some It may bring harm to your name.
Jiaping was deeply favored by three generations of emperors, but he was ranked first and second despite having no great achievements. It was a regret in his life. It would be a blessing if this time could bring some benefit to the country in terms of the return of Korea and the internalization of the Jurchens. No need to persuade Rixin too much, just treat it as complete, how about? "
Wang Jiaping was actually on the gold list in the second year of Longqing. According to general custom, he should not be called "deeply favored by three generations of emperors". However, this is not certain, because he passed the imperial examination in the forty-third year of Jiajing. In theory, Already an official. Since he had obtained an official status during the Jiajing period, it would not be wrong to say that he had received the emperor's favor from Jiajing.
Of course, this is not the key at the moment, the key is what he said just now. In fact, what he said was to "reduce the burden" on Gao Jingshi, so that Gao Jingshi should not care about his Wang Jiaping's posthumous name, but instead think about his own posthumous name - because Gao Jingshi is "one of the most respected ministers in the past two hundred years." "Etiquette".
This evaluation is of course a very high praise, especially when it comes from the leader of the non-real school, it is even more convincing. To some extent, this means that the top representatives of the traditional Neo-Confucian school in power today hold high pragmatism in high esteem.
Such recognition and admiration is not only important in a specific matter, but may even mean that the traditional Neo-Confucian school has recognized the "ethics" of the Practical School.
Since ancient times, literati have looked down upon each other. How big and difficult it is to have the top literati of another school recognize your orthodoxy! Not to mention that this top scholar is willing to help you bear the "stigma" in order to fulfill your perfect "benevolence and courtesy", so there is no need to say more.
He was even worried that Gao Jingshi was unwilling to make such an "act against his will", so he described the incident as Gao Jingshi's wish to help him - the hope in this was so deep that it could be said that the water in the world has never seen the bottom. .
"I have such a wrong love for Nan Gong, and I am afraid that I will have no place..." Gao Jingshi saw that Wang Jiaping had gone so far as to say this, and it was no longer advisable for him to say more clichés, so he said: "If I have any hope for Nan Gong in the future, If you are concerned, please make it clear. I dare not say that everything can be done, but please rest assured that Nangong will do his best to be pragmatic."
Gao Jingshi's words somewhat made Wang Jiaping's previous words become part of some kind of deal. But this is not the case. Considering their status, stance and the current situation, Gao Pragmatic's words are more like a tacit response to a gentleman's agreement.
Wang Jiaping adhered to traditional Neo-Confucianism. The master of traditional Neo-Confucianism was Zhu Xi, and Zhu Xi's theory is naturally the most famous for "improving the principles of nature, clarifying human relations, preaching holy words, and understanding accidents." Let’s not talk about the other ones here, let’s just talk about this “natural principle”.
Zhu Xi's so-called "natural principles" mainly refer to morality such as benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness. These moral standards are essentially the requirements for gentlemen in the feudal era.
The term "gentleman" has no identity restrictions. Although literati and civil servants are often the main group of "gentlemen" in public perception, in fact, everyone from the emperor to the beggar can be a gentleman - let me point out one thing by the way, Westerners simply don't understand the meaning of gentleman, so the most common translation of this word is "gentleman", that is, gentleman, which is actually very inaccurate.
The so-called gentleman in the West has certain hidden requirements for social status. Even after the rise of capitalism, in addition to status, there is also a requirement for wealth.
However, the Chinese "gentleman" does not require these. Its most important requirement is morality from beginning to end, and the rest is almost only talent-this "talent" does not need to be accompanied by the word "bei".
So it is interesting that there are roughly three talents recognized by the world for Gao pragmatism: academics, military management, and financial management. This last item is precisely the one that has seemed to conflict with "gentleman" for a long time in the past.
Officials of the traditional Neo-Confucian school had a dilemma when Gao Gong was in power. On the one hand, they knew that Gao Gong's talents and what he had done were good for the Ming Dynasty, but on the other hand, they felt that Gao Gong paid too much attention to talents when employing people. Ignoring morality - It's not that Gao Gong doesn't pay attention to morality, but they think that Gao Gong puts morality below talent and takes a secondary position when employing people, which they cannot agree with.
So a situation arose for a long time after that. The Neo-Confucian School supported Gao Gong's opinions on many specific matters, but they always refused to belong to the Practical School and insisted on becoming a "neutral school." .
They fell into a tangle. For many things, they found that the ideas of the Practical School were more beneficial to the court, but the ideas of the Xin School were more in line with their values - after all, Xin Xue was "moral practical science".
In this way, the practical school can often win the support of the "neutral faction" in specific matters and carry out various reforms. When the Yixin school is suppressed to the point where they can hardly speak, the neutral faction will stand on their side and try their best to Maintain the foundation of the Heart School.
As a result, for a long time, the neutral faction became a "balancing force". No matter how prominent the achievements of the practical school were, and no matter how influential the Xin school was among the people and scholars, both sides had to win the support of the neutral faction. , at the very least, the neutral faction cannot be pushed to the other side.
At the same time, the emperor also knew that although the neutral faction lacked cohesion compared to the practical learning and mental learning factions, they would always leave a place for the neutral faction in the cabinet so that they could better play a balancing role.
However, with Wang Jiaping's statement on Gao Pragmatic today, the pattern of the past nearly thirty years seems to have undergone subtle changes. The Neo-Confucian neutral school may already have a more obvious political bias - they may already have a tendency to move closer to the real school.
What Gao Pragmatic said just now is essentially an answer to this tendency of the Neo-Confucian school: Don't worry, your ideals are actually my ideals, so I will try my best to do your things as my own.
This is a gentleman's agreement. It does not need to be stated explicitly, nor does it need to be asked in advance what the specific matter is, because the things that traditional Neo-Confucianism hopes for are ultimately what our school of realism hopes to achieve.
Wang Jiaping obviously understood what Gao Pragmatic wanted to express, so he just smiled: "How can Rixin not know about my concerns, so why should I express them explicitly?" After a pause, he smiled again: "Let's get down to business. "
"Thanks to Yuan Fu's trust, well, pragmatism will be bold and self-righteous." Gao pragmatism said: "I have just talked about the two major military arrangements after the establishment of North Korea. Among them, the Jurchen issue has been put aside for the time being, and there will be more to follow. Corresponding measures are used to ensure that they will be loyal to the Ming Dynasty in the future. Let’s talk about the other two aspects first.”
Wang Jiaping just nodded and looked like he was listening.
So Gao pragmatically said: "Secondly, there are three major political priorities. First, the former North Korean officials need to be roughly divided into two groups. One group is mainly composed of the Northern People's Party, that is, those who have previously advocated for internalization. To criticize North Korean officials, the court must activate them immediately."
Wang Jiaping smiled and said: "Is this Han Xin's request to make him the false King of Qi? Han Emperor Gaozu was angry, but Zhang Liang and Chen Ping persuaded him to make him the real King of Qi?"
"Yuan Fu's 'establishment' is used well." Gao Pingshi smiled and said: "For meritorious service, not only must a reward be given, but also an immediate reward is required."
Wang Jiaping waved his hand and said with a smile: "This is your 'Zhang Liang' plan, what does it have to do with me? The Northerners Party has merit and rewards, but what about the other faction?"
"The other faction, no matter we call them the Southern People's Party or whatever, we must summon the vast majority of them to the capital immediately." Gao pragmatically said.
Wang Jiaping asked in surprise: "This group of people are against inward attachment. Why did you call them to the capital?" After a pause, he was a little surprised: "Rixin doesn't want to kill them all... to scare the monkeys, right?"
"North Korea is newly attached, and it is attached peacefully. How can we, the Ming Dynasty, be so benevolent and benevolent that we kill half of the Korean officials at once at such a moment?" Gao Pragmatic shook his head and smiled slightly, saying: "They I originally disagreed with the attachment, which was really a lack of knowledge. However, my court is tolerant and generous. Not only do we not care about it, but we are willing to help them make progress...
Since you don't have enough knowledge, you should first become a "Jinshi who observes politics" and go to various ministries of the imperial court and the two capitals and thirteen provinces to observe politics. Maybe after a few years, they will naturally change their views. "
Wang Jiaping was a little confused at first, but then he gradually understood and suddenly said: "Well, Gao Rixin, this move is amazing. Because of your plan, both the southerners and the northerners have to be honest, and even They may have to compete to flatter the court! Haha, what a plan to have two tigers competing for food, how wonderful, how wonderful!"
Gao pragmatic laughed and said: "Yuan Fu deserves the award."
Wang Jiaping was still excited and said: "The Northerners stayed in North Korea as auxiliary officials, and the Southerners were called to the capital as candidates. In this way, the Southerners originally thought they would die, but ended up surviving the disaster. They must be grateful for the great favor of the court, and found themselves There is still an opportunity to "retaliate", so it is natural to keep a close eye on what the North Koreans do in North Korea, both for revenge and for their own future.
As a result, the Northerners have to work harder for the court to avoid being found out by the Southerners and handing over their original official positions in vain... Hahahaha, Rixin, Rixin, what do you think of these people? He really knows his thoughts very well, and he uses them selfishly to the extreme. Okay, then what are the second and third ones? "
Gao Pingshi said: "Second, North Korea's imperial examination system must be changed, and their so-called 'two classes' can no longer be allowed to continue to work like dogs and control official positions for generations.
In my opinion, the imperial court must not only immediately change the Korean imperial examination system to the same system as ours, but also add Enke, and recruit scholars mainly from the private sector, so that Korean civilian scholars can gain access to the next level. With the precedent of these civilian scholars taking the test, even if the local people in North Korea were originally dissatisfied, most of them would be resolved, and instead they would be grateful to the emperor and the court. "
"Okay! This plan is for the most part. It's a good thing and it's a bright and right path! In a moment, Rixin, you can make suggestions to the emperor. I will fully support you." After a pause, he hesitated and said: "In view of the extremely important matter, I Seeing that just adding one year of encore may not be enough, should we add two or even three subjects in a row?"
Gao pragmatic shook his head and said: "North Korea is too small after all. It is only one province for our Ming Dynasty. It is impossible to have two or three subjects in the general examination, but the provincial examination can be... Otherwise, we should have three rural examinations in a row, and one What does Yuan Fu think about the National Science Examination?"
"Yes, yes, your consideration is indeed reasonable. We must reward North Korea, but we should not pay too much attention, lest the local scholars become arrogant and arrogant, which is not beautiful. What you said about 'Three Townships and One Meeting' Enko, it’s really just right.”
After saying this, Wang Jiaping said with a smile: "You have mentioned both official and academic issues. Could it be that the third one is related to the common people?"
Gao Pragmatic was a little surprised by his question. He didn't expect that Wang Yuanfu would "quickly answer the question."
Gao Pingshi laughed and said: "Yuan Fu's eyes are as bright as a torch. This third article is indeed aimed at the common people."
"Oh, tell me." Wang Jiaping was also a little proud, twisting his beard and smiling.
Gao pragmatically said: "All Koreans, including the Jurchens who moved to Korea, who have intermarryed with Han people for three generations will change their nationality to Han. In addition, those who have passed the examination as a scholar or above, and those who will serve in the army for more than five years, will It can also be changed to Chinese nationality."
Wang Jiaping said "Oh..." at first, and then asked a little strangely: "What's the benefit of changing it to Han nationality? If there is no benefit, I'm afraid they may not care."
Gao Pragmatic smiled and said: "Of course there are benefits. For non-Chinese people, the tax rate will increase progressively based on the land area, shops, factories and other wealth they own..."
Wang Jiaping was startled, but rolled his eyes and couldn't help laughing again: "What a good trick, what a good trick, what a serial plan!"
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ps: Grandpa was finally out of danger. To be honest, even though the family didn’t say it clearly for a few days before, I’m afraid everyone had already prepared for the worst. According to today's situation and the doctor's advice, I may be able to be discharged from the hospital in a few days, and I can still make it in time for my whole family to celebrate the New Year. Thank God.
In addition, my grandfather's condition has improved, and my coding time should be basically back to normal... right?
