Chapter 80 Song Lian’s advice
Fu Zhong is not a fool. As mentioned above, children from such noble families often have innate political instincts. After all, I grew up in this environment. It's normal to be confused and confused.
Fu Zhong actually knew very well what he was going to do with He Xi. There is no benefit. There are many disadvantages.
It's just that he can't live with it for the sake of saving face. At this moment, he is saying harsh words, but in fact, he is ready to let this matter go away.
Fu Zhong knew this, so why did Li Qi want to wade into troubled waters?
Fu Zhong's heart trembled, and a name suddenly appeared deep in Fu Zhong's heart. That is: "Li Shanchang."
The civil service system of the Ming Dynasty was built by Li Shanchang. Basically, Hu Weiyong is also Li Shanchang's person. More importantly, Li Shanchang not only has authority in the civil service system, but also has many connections among military generals.
When Zhu Yuanzhang started his army, there were so many boundaries between civil and military affairs. Part of Li Shanchang's job is to mediate conflicts between generals. As a result, Li Shanchang has a very close relationship with several generals.
This is the reason why Zhu Yuanzhang is afraid of Li Shanchang.
Although Fu Youde was also from Huaixi, he was not Zhu Yuanzhang's old brother. He was a surrendered general. He and Li Shanchang were not in the same circle before.
Fu Zhong knew very well that many things Li Qi did were not meant for him. But to his father. Although Mu Ying played a decisive role in the Battle of Qujing, no matter how much credit Mu Ying had. Fu Youde is the coach.
Mu Ying's contribution is Fu Youde's contribution.
And Fu Youde also became one of the few generals in the Ming Dynasty who could command hundreds of thousands of troops. The influence can be imagined.
Fu Zhong had a lot of thoughts in his heart, and the previous emotional dispute with He Xi had become much colder. After all, the conflict between him and He Xi was nothing more than a child's jealousy. A piece of cake. But it was different after accepting Li Qi's kindness.
Fu Zhong said: "No, I can handle it myself."
Li Qi smiled slightly, as if there was no deep meaning at all, and said: "It's okay, for us people, the power of our fathers is the foundation of our lives. You have to think about it carefully. Sometimes, it's not that we stick together, but some People don't let us live well. If we want to live well, we must stick together."
After Li Qi finished speaking, he went to drink leisurely.
Fu Zhong sat on one side of the corridor, unable to recover for a long time.
At this moment, he suddenly wanted to go to Yunnan. Even if it’s a ravine in Yunnan, that’s fine.
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Although Zhu Yuanzhang drank a lot at the celebration banquet, he was still in high spirits the next day
The morning pilgrimage, which had been interrupted for more than a month, finally started.
Zhu Yuanzhang made decisions on major events under Fengtian Sect.
In the early dynasty of the middle and late Ming Dynasty. They have all become decorations. But in Zhu Yuanzhang's case, it was an opportunity for efficient decision-making.
During the morning session, all departments were present.
Each department performs tasks in turn, and some things cannot be completed by one department. Zhu Yuanzhang could immediately call the people from the corresponding department. The two departments made it clear in front of Zhu Yuanzhang. If it is explained clearly, this matter will not be difficult.
If you can't tell clearly.
Zhu Yuanzhang asked carefully.
Moreover, Zhu Yuanzhang was discussing matters in the morning, and all departments were also listening. Seeing how others do some things will help you know how to do them yourself.
Of course, it's not without flaws. There are so many high officials here to listen in, so how can they have time to work?
Just like today, because there is a backlog of things. Although the Crown Prince has handled many matters, there are still some matters that require Zhu Yuanzhang to make decisions. So I was busy for a long time. It was almost noon.
Even Zhu Yuanzhang gave seats to these ministers. Worried that they won't be able to stand.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the sky and put aside some unhurried memorials. He said to Xu Zheng: "That's it for now. Let's go back and have lunch."
Xu Zheng immediately stood up and said: "If there is something to do, we will start, but if there is nothing, we will retreat."
Hearing this greeting, the ministers below took a deep breath and said to themselves: "It's finally over." Just as everyone was waiting for the court to disperse. Suddenly an old voice said: "I have a book to start with."
Zhu Yuanzhang took a look and saw the trembling Song Lian standing on the royal road among the ministers.
Zhu Yuanzhang had some guesses about what Song Lian started to play. It's just that in the morning, Zhu Yuanzhang never fails to let people talk. This also plays an important role in the early morning. That is, if the official feels that the matter is important but the superior does not listen, he can report it directly in the morning.
Of course, there is a price to pay for reporting beyond the next level. If there were no major emotional problems, the future of this small official would have ended prematurely. But if it does, then a group of people will be the unlucky ones.
Because of this, generally speaking, playing in the morning will make people talk. As for what will be done after speaking, that is another matter.
Xu Zheng glanced at Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "It's accurate."
Song Lian said loudly: "Ruling the world is based on people. Since ancient times, the imperial examination has been the most important way to get people. For more than ten years, the imperial court has been short of people. Not enough people have been recommended by all parties, or they have been ill-intentioned. I, Song Lian, have risked my life to ask your majesty to reopen the imperial examination."
Song Lian spoke a memorial of more than a thousand words eloquently.
As soon as these words came out, most of the officials who originally wanted to get off work became energetic.
Because Song Lian's memorial was a very important change for the Ming Dynasty and its civil servants.
They all look forward to knowing the outcome of this time.
This was also the last concern in Song Lian's heart.
He had long wanted to be an official in the Ming Dynasty. The wife dies and the son is lost. Many old friends are no longer here either. Song Lian himself is getting old, and it is unclear whether today's shoes can be worn tomorrow.
Not only the official position in the Ming Dynasty, Song Lian had nothing to miss. Even Song Lian has nothing to miss in this life.
The only thing that made Song Lian worried. That is the matter of the imperial examination.
Song Lian knew very well what the imperial examination represented. There was no imperial examination in the Ming Dynasty. In Song Lian's opinion, it was simply unreasonable. Even the Mongols also held imperial examinations. Although the Mongols did not leave many places for the Han people. However, among the Jinshi of the Yuan Dynasty, there were also many outstanding talents.
Don’t say anything else. Liu Bowen was born as a Jinshi in the Yuan Dynasty.
Song Lian felt that as long as the Ming Dynasty could resume the imperial examination, even if he died now, it would not be in vain.
He came up with today's remonstrance, and he knew that even though he had written letters many times, they all came to nothing. There is no news, which already shows Zhu Yuanzhang's attitude. But he still had to wait for today's morning court to force Zhu Yuanzhang.
Song Lian's mentality was not something he wanted to hide from anyone, and he couldn't hide it from anyone.
Seeing Song Lian like this, the prince had a worried look on his face. Zhu Yuanzhang's face was as dark as water. Zhu Yuanzhang had seen too many such situations. But also a little angry.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Scholar Song, this matter is related to national affairs. It cannot be decided in one word. It is getting late today. Let's disperse first."
"Your Majesty." Song Lian said sternly: "It is precisely because the imperial examination is a major political issue in the world that we must not tolerate it. The first thing to govern the world is to recruit people. The best way to win people is the imperial examination. This old policy of the Tang and Song Dynasties should be used today. Your Majesty There is nothing to hesitate about. I am not talented, but I am willing to help your majesty clear up some doubts."
If people are not afraid of death, why should they be afraid of death?
Song Lian was also desperate at this moment, and suddenly forced Zhu Yuanzhang into the corner.
Zhu Yuanzhang felt in a dilemma.
If Song Lian was younger, Zhu Yuanzhang would order the punishment without hesitation. But now Song Lian has gray hair and needs help when walking. Such a person should not be moved. They may all fall to the ground and die immediately.
Whether it was for the preferential treatment of veteran ministers or for the sake of his own reputation, it was not appropriate to let Song Lian die here.
Not to mention, there is a prince here.
The prince and Song Lian have had a master-disciple relationship for decades. The prince will definitely protect Song Lian. If he touches Song Lian, he will argue with the prince again today. This is not what Zhu Yuanzhang wants.
Historically, Zhu Yuanzhang did not set any obstacles to the resumption of the imperial examination. That is to say, the imperial examination was reopened in the fifteenth year of Hongwu. But preparations for this matter began this year, the fourteenth year of Hongwu.
There was no such big disturbance.
But now, Zhu Yuanzhang saw the disadvantages of the imperial examination.
What are the disadvantages? Eight-legged examination is used to select scholars, and the imperial examination is the root of the party. etc.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang needs to reconsider whether to resume the imperial examination. Zhu Yuanzhang didn't expect that just after the imperial examination resumed, the back foot would be useless. This kind of change of orders from morning to night is not conducive to the prestige of the court.
That's why he rejected Song Lian many times. I just have to respond today.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "The imperial court uses the Imperial College to recruit scholars, and the effect is good. I hope that from now on all officials will go to the Imperial College. Let's wait for a while before discussing the imperial examination."
Zhu Yuanzhang made some miscalculations.
On this critical issue, Song Lian is actually not fighting alone.
It is true that Song Lian, as a great master in the literary world, has the expectations of many people. Only then did he come out and take the first shot. The imperial examination matter is related to the interests of too many people, and there is no need to even connect, and there are people who respond immediately.
"Your Majesty, I, the Prince of Imperial College, offer wine to Song Ne, who is kind to me." Suddenly, a skinny little old man said loudly.
Zhu Yuanzhang narrowed his eyes slightly and uttered one word from his mouth: "Speak."
Song Ne, the official in charge of the Imperial Academy, was the official in charge of the Imperial Academy. This old master had a very good impression on Zhu Yuanzhang. Very strict in teaching. He is an upright man and an upright official.
Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang safely handed over the Imperial Academy to Song Ne. He even gave Song Ne a bachelor's degree and consulted Song Ne on many state affairs.
But at this moment, although Song Ne had not spoken yet, Zhu Yuanzhang had already guessed that Song Ne was not here to help him.
Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself: "These people have never been of the same mind as me."
No matter what Zhu Yuanzhang thought, Song Ne had already spoken at this moment. Said: "The Imperial College has three thousand students every year. They can serve the court, but I don't think that there will be no virtuous people in the field. I think that the Imperial College is one way, recommendation is another way, the imperial examination is another way, and multiple ways are used to select scholars, which is the right way of the country. Let the world have sages. If they all join the imperial court, the world will not be able to achieve great governance."
