Gao pragmatic knew that although the emperor's words seemed to be asking, they actually had hints - "They are all against the ancestral system."
In other words, you, Gao Qiuzhen, have done many things that are not in line with the ancestral tradition over the years, and all of them have been supported by me, and these actions have been proven to be correct afterwards. Well, Mr. Shen Ge’s suggestion today seems to be good...
As Gao Pragmatic analyzed before, it is not surprising that Zhu Yijun has such an attitude. If it were any emperor, if they had the achievements that Zhu Yijun had achieved over the years, they would definitely be fascinated by Fengchan Taishan and be unable to extricate themselves.
The question for Gao Wuchen now is what attitude he should have. Oppose or agree?
It is of course the easiest to agree, and the hardest to oppose. Even though Zhao Zhigao had just "betrayed" Shen Yiguan, now that Shen Yiguan had seized the opportunity to jump out and advocate for Zen status, it is conceivable that the entire Xin School would be on his side.
The reason for this is very simple. The achievements received by the Practical School are real, and it is difficult for the Heart School to get a share of the pie. However, supporting Feng Chan is much easier than rectifying the government, consolidating the treasury, and fighting wars in the north and south. As long as the upper lip and the lower lip collide, they will definitely get benefits. It is perfect for them!
Your practical school is so busy that even if you don't move your feet all year round, it's just a joy for the emperor. But with the initiative of Mr. Shen Ge, we can achieve the same effect with just our words. Why not?
In this case, perhaps even Zhao Zhigao would follow the wishes of the entire Xin School in this matter, hold high the banner of supporting Feng Chan, and in fact give in to Shen Guanyi. From then on, although Shen Yiguan was still one place behind Zhao Zhigao in cabinet rankings, his appeal could undoubtedly overwhelm Zhao Zhigao.
Under this circumstance, coupled with the emperor's own attitude, it can be imagined how difficult it would be for Gao Pragmatic to oppose Fengchan. Even if he can still effectively persuade the entire Real School to side with him and join him in opposing Feng Chan, it may not be possible to stop him.
As for Wang Jiaping's opposition... To be honest, the Neo-Confucian neutralists are in disarray. Even Gao Wucheng cannot judge how many people will support and how many people will oppose when facing such a major event. Therefore, Wang Jiaping's opposition attitude can only be seen as his personal attitude at present, and cannot represent the collective attitude of a certain major political force at all.
What's the use of personal attitude? As I have said a long time ago, the emperor of Ming Dynasty may be restricted by the power of the entire civil servant group, or at least a large number of civil servants, but he will never be restricted by the power of any individual.
Unless Wang Jiaping's attitude can represent the civil service group, or at least represent a major force in the civil service group, it will be meaningless in the face of imperial power.
If Gao Pragmatic was willing to side with Wang Jiaping, Wang Jiaping, who represented part of the Neo-Confucian school, and he, who represented the Practical school, would unite to oppose Fengchan, otherwise the opposition would be ineffective.
However, even if they unite to oppose, will their opposition be successful? Even if the objection succeeds, what good will it do?
The direct benefit of dissuading the emperor from granting Zen status to Mount Tai is of course saving people's manpower for the country. They will probably be praised in future history books. But as I said before, Feng Chan Taishan has its own political purpose and political benefits, and it cannot be said that it is completely bad.
If national strength permits, the benefits of Fengchan Taishan may outweigh the disadvantages of wasting people's energy, so these two can only be said to offset each other. Since the merits and demerits may be equal to each other from a national perspective, we need to look at the comparison below the national level.
From the perspective of factional politics, opposing Feng Chan is obviously a negative point. The reason has just been explained clearly. And on a personal level, the same is true. Opposition is definitely not as profitable as agreeing.
After all, Shen Yiguan must have expected that as long as he agreed with Feng Chan, his high pragmatism and even the entire Practical School, as the direct creator of various achievements, would definitely be recorded. What about objections? Then there's no need to talk about it.
So, isn’t there any benefit in opposing Feng Chan? Not really, there are still benefits to opposing Feng Chan. For example, opposing Feng Chan would at least reduce some of the benefits that Shen Guanyi could have reaped.
If he was the first to initiate the Feng Chan event and finally succeeded in the Feng Chan event, then Shen Yiguan was the number one contributor to the entire Feng Chan incident and must have achieved a complete victory. Once this matter is successfully completed, it will be equivalent to Shen Yiguan obtaining an invincible buff for a period of time. Unless this guy can be involved in something almost impossible like treason, his problems on other levels will be temporarily covered up—— The emperor would never touch him soon after he was granted Zen status. This was a matter of the emperor's own face.
On the contrary, if the title of Zen is not achieved, although Shen Yiguan will obtain the Holy Scroll in front of the emperor because of his initiative, forget about the invincible buff, which is still a little short of success.
Moreover, if Gao Pragmatic can stop Feng Chan and forcefully hold back Shen Yiguan's big move, this will also be a big blow to Shen Yiguan's prestige. Taking into account Zhao Zhigao's "rebellion" first, if Shen Yiguan suffers another blow to his prestige, then it can be said that the two pillars of the Xinxue School will be broken.
However, this situation is actually a double-edged sword. The Heart School is currently suppressed by the Real School. If two pillars are broken almost at the same time, then the image of the Real School in the eyes of the emperor will be difficult to say.
As the saying goes, if a tree is as beautiful as the forest wind, it will be destroyed by the wind. Folks also say that the first rafters will die first. Nowadays, the Neo-Confucian School has a tendency to move closer to the Practical School. If the Xin School is also abolished at this juncture, then the emperor will keep an eye on him. It is difficult to be highly pragmatic.
After thinking about it, it was definitely not cost-effective to oppose it, and it didn't seem to be in line with the interests of being in favor. Gao Pragmatic felt that he was in a dilemma for a while.
What to do when faced with a dilemma? Then there will be no progress or retreat.
In other words, it is to wait for the opportunity first - ah, it seems a bit stupid to say this, but there is a not stupid way to express it: "waiting for the weather to change".
"Your Majesty, I believe that my ancestors built the Temple of Heaven and decided to become a Zen monk. My intention was very good and it was an act of compassion for all people." Gao pragmatically said calmly. Zhu Yijun looked at him and frowned slightly unconsciously.
Even for the emperor, the weight of Gao Pragmatic's words at this time was very important. If Gao Pragmatic insisted that he should not be granted Zen status, Zhu Yijun would also feel guilty.
Wang Jiaping's expression changed, his brows furrowed and his lips moved slightly, as if he was hesitating whether to object or not.
However, an accident happened, and Gao Pragmatic didn't finish his words. He paused for a moment and then continued: "As a politician, you should change your policy based on the change of the situation. My emperor has been in power for twenty-nine years, and his achievements have been unprecedented in history. The prosperity of the country has been seen by all the people. If it is said that because the Temple of Heaven has been established, it is absolutely impossible to enshrine Mount Tai, I think this is not the case."
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When Gao Pragmatic said this, Zhu Yijun thought that what he said was a wish to promote before suppressing it, and that he essentially agreed with Feng Chan. He couldn't help but feel happy in his heart, and he said humbly: "Hey, this is a bit exaggerated. I will succeed to the throne." Although I have accomplished some things since then, I dare not speak of great achievements..."
"Your Majesty is very worried." Gao Pragmatic immediately answered.
"Ah?" Zhu Yijun was stunned for a moment.
I'm just being humble here, don't "worry too much", you should continue to brag!
However, Gao Pragmatic did not follow the emperor's intention. He suddenly sighed deeply and said in a very regretful tone: "It is all my fault that the emperor has such doubts. I think that although Can Yuan was defeated, even the land of his ancestors They have all been abandoned, but now that they are entrenched in the Western Region, they have become another danger.
In particular, its recent invasion of Shazhou from the east and its invasion of Han territory is really unbearable! If we cannot completely eradicate this scourge, reopen the Anxi Protectorate, and receive worship from the Western Regions, then it is hard to say that our emperor's great achievements will be perfect. Wouldn't it be a pity to be enshrined in Zen like this? "
Only then did Zhu Yijun remember that he had indeed agreed to the Western Expedition before, and even now he had begun various preparations. At this time, before this important matter was completed, it seemed, seemed, possible, maybe... it was indeed a bit... Too impatient?
Thinking about it again, Zhu Yijun thought that since Gao Jingshi was ordered to arrange everything for the Western Expedition, "the soldiers and horses must go ahead with food and grass before they move", and the financial arrangements must have been tilted towards the Western Expedition.
However, fengchan Taishan is an extremely expensive thing. If the Western Expedition and fengchan are carried out at the same time, I am afraid that no matter how pragmatic we try, we will inevitably be stretched. I'm afraid that when the time comes, the household department will be weak and the ceremony will be held tightly, which will ruin my majesty!
Gao Pragmatic had been carefully observing Zhu Yijun's expression. When he saw that he was hesitating, he immediately struck a chord while the iron was hot: "That's why I think it is feasible to enshrine Zen, but it should not be done now, but should wait until the Western Expedition has triumphed and the Can Yuan has been completely destroyed. When "Nine Heavens open the palace and all the nations wear their hats and worship them", we will take advantage of the situation to hold the ceremony of enshrining Mount Tai.
At that time, all nations will come to court and their envoys will gather. When our emperor ascends Mount Tai to perform the grand ceremony, won’t the world be filled with joy and all barbarians bow their heads? And my great power will be spread thousands of miles away! "
Zhu Yijun was overjoyed when he heard this. He slapped the imperial eucalyptus and stood up suddenly: "Of course! What Qiuzhen said is absolutely true. Although I am unworthy, how dare I forget the will of my ancestors? If I can't destroy the residual Yuan, how can I be granted Zen status! If I can't destroy the residual Yuan, I can't be granted the title of Zen!" , how can I be granted Zen status!"
Gao Pragmatic deserves to be known as the best at persuading people. His words made Zhu Yijun's heart surge. The emperor paced back and forth quickly, then suddenly stood still and said loudly: "There is no need to draw up the votes. The Chief of Ceremonies immediately prepared a reply and said that the remaining Yuan has not been destroyed, so there is no need to be granted Zen status!"
Zhu Yijun was so excited that he paused and continued loudly: "When the commotion all over the world has stopped, I will go up to Mount Tai to tell the truth to heaven and earth, and then go all the way south to visit Xiaoling Mausoleum in person, and let Emperor Taizu know about this great joy!"
When Zhu Yijun said this, Wang Jiaping was stunned for a moment. He subconsciously wanted to persuade the emperor to give up the idea of leaving the capital, but as soon as he moved his lips, he felt that his sleeve was pulled by someone.
Wang Jiaping turned around and saw Gao Pingshi standing solemnly, not moving or looking at him, but he shook his head slightly. Wang Jiaping's heart moved, and he suddenly realized, and thought to himself: That's right, this dynasty governs the world with filial piety. The emperor said that after destroying Can Yuan, he would visit Xiaoling Mausoleum, but this cannot be stopped. Who doesn't know that Ming and Yuan are not at odds with each other? If Can Yuan was really destroyed, it would be unjustifiable not to pay homage to Xiaoling!
He thought about what Gao Pangshi had just said, and couldn't help but secretly nod: The Western Expedition is a big event, and the journey is long and far from easy. I don't know how long it will take to win this battle. By then, I will no longer be in the court, even if I am granted the title of Zen Taishan. This is unstoppable, and the accusation of wasting people's energy cannot be blamed on me.
By then, I think Gao Rixin will still be sitting in the position of chief minister. He is a good financial manager and will not ruin people's livelihood. What do I have to worry about?
Thinking of this, Wang Jiaping took a deep breath, bowed to the emperor, and said: "Your Majesty, if this is the case, all the veterans agree."
Zhu Yijun couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw that Wang Jiaping, the arrogant chief minister, agreed, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, okay, since you both think it's so good, then it's settled."
Wang Jiaping and Gao Pragmatic both obeyed the orders. So the monarch and his ministers discussed the specific matters of establishing the province of Korea. After that, Zhu Yijun asked Gao pragmatically how the preparations for the Western Expedition were going. Gao pragmatically answered them one by one. Zhu Yijun was very satisfied after hearing this and expressed these again. Things will be handled by him in a pragmatic way, and he must fight this battle well.
After the call was over, Wang Jiaping and Gao Pragmatic exited Xinuang Pavilion and went to the cabinet together. On the way, the eunuchs of the Wang family stepped back a little and said pragmatically to Gao: "I made a mistake just now because I was so quick to see the opportunity. I almost ruined the big thing... Shen Jiaomen really doesn't have any face now, he only thinks about inviting favors." .
For people like him, staying in the center for a long time will be a disaster. Unfortunately, I am leaving the capital soon, and I am afraid that I will no longer be able to use it. Rixin, I have no choice but to leave this treacherous task to you... Don't be lenient. "
Gao pragmatic pondered for a moment, nodded slowly, and said: "This matter is not easy to do, but you can rest assured that Nangong, for the sake of the world, if this person is removed, the boy will do it sooner or later."
Wang Jiaping nodded and said happily: "Rixin has always had means, and now that he has made a decision, I can feel relieved." After a pause, he frowned again and said hesitantly: "But his move today was somewhat hasty. , Why do Rixin think?"
Gao pragmatically said: Why? Naturally, he knew that once the "medicinal eucalyptus" was found out, he would be implicated, so he thought of getting a "gold medal to avoid death" first.
Moreover, if this matter develops completely according to his plan, he will not only get a gold medal to avoid death, but may also be able to completely stabilize the chaos within the Heart School and exclude Zhao Zhigao from the decision-making circle of the Heart School. Take sole control of the faction. By then, maybe there will even be the momentum to compete with me for a period of time.
However, Gao Pragmatic didn't intend to say these words. He just smiled slightly and said: "A gentleman is magnanimous, and a villain has a long-term relationship. I think he came here just because he was afraid that we and others would be the first to advocate for Zen, which would make him lose the opportunity to recommend himself... Oh, I am a pragmatic person and if I want credit, I will take it with my own hands, so why do I need to do this to flatter you?"
Wang Jiaping laughed and nodded in agreement.
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