Chapter 81 Death of Song Lian
"Your Majesty, Zuo Zanshan and Liu Sanwu, bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, have their own merits." Song Ne's words had just finished. Another person came out over there.
It was Liu Sanwu.
Liu Sanwu is this person. His ancestors were all Qingliu ministers in the Yuan Dynasty. If you are familiar with the history of the Yuan Dynasty, you will know that the imperial examinations in the Yuan Dynasty were also stumbling. It was only in the middle and later periods that the imperial examination became the norm. In order to hold the imperial examination, many civil servants fought to the death, and even lost their heads and body parts. It was only during the reign of Emperor Wenzong of the Yuan Dynasty that the imperial examination was finally opened.
Liu Sanwu's ancestors were involved.
Now, although Liu Sanwu saw that Zhu Yuanzhang looked thunderous, he still stepped forward. It is because of this sense of mission.
No one knows how important the imperial examination was to the scholar-bureaucrat group. It can be said to be the fundamental policy of the scholar-bureaucrat group. Even if it is one after another. Even at the corpse level, we must try our best to fight for it.
Zhu Yuanzhang's face became increasingly indifferent and he said, "Speak."
Liu Sanwu said: "Your Majesty has been entrusted by heaven to rule the world for more than ten years. This has never happened before. However, you can conquer the world immediately, but you cannot rule the world immediately. The Confucian scholars in the former Yuan Dynasty will not be able to survive for a hundred years. Your Majesty will change the bad government of the Yuan Dynasty. . But the most bad governance of the Yuan Dynasty was the lack of emphasis on imperial examinations. I have thought for a long time and changed the method of selecting scholars in the three subjects. Please give it a preview, Your Majesty."
He said and handed over a memorial.
Xu Zheng immediately came down the steps, took it with both hands, and presented it to Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang has ten lines in one eye. I found the content inside to be familiar. Why? Because the things here are completely different from the Ming Dynasty's imperial examination system. The imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty was mostly modeled on this.
You must know that the imperial examination system in the Song and Yuan Dynasties was different from that in the Ming Dynasty. The imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty was not much different.
It's just that I don't even know He Xi who came from later generations. The imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty originated from Liu Sanwu.
Although there is no detailed introduction in the pamphlet He Xi gave to Zhu Yuanzhang. But the imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty was also briefly described. Therefore, Zhu Yuanzhang could see it at a glance.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Liu Sanwu with emotion for a while. The pamphlet He Xi gave to Zhu Yuanzhang contained only two things about Liu Sanwu, one was the North and South List case, and the other was the matter of establishing a grandson.
If there hadn't been He Xi's intrusion. Zhu Yuanzhang was not disgusted with this plan. But at this moment he didn't want to pass.
At the same time, he also knew.
Song Lian, Song Ne, Liu Sanwu, and many other civil servants were the essence of the Ming Dynasty’s scholar-bureaucrats.
Most of these people are honest and honest, and they are not afraid of death for their own ideals. Although square. But not too pedantic and knows how to do things. But stick to the principles. Observe the important rules to the point of being immovable.
In the eyes of these people, the imperial examination is the most important thing.
This is Zhu Yuanzhang's joy and trouble.
The joy is that it was precisely because of the existence of these ministers that the founding of the Ming Dynasty was possible. Although there are many people who are corrupt and corrupt. However, there were not many of these people in the Ming Dynasty, at least in the middle and upper classes. There are more such scholar-bureaucrats.
However, Zhu Yuanzhang knew one thing very well. These people's allegiance is not to themselves. It's your own inner thoughts.
Today's move is simply a way to force the palace into submission.
This made Zhu Yuanzhang find it difficult to deal with it.
Killing is very simple.
The people in front of me were all powerless civil servants. It was easy for them to be pushed out of the Meridian Gate and beheaded with just one order.
However, some people can be killed. For example, in the Guo Huan case, Zhu Yuanzhang expanded his crackdown and implicated many people. It's like he didn't even blink, because Zhu Yuanzhang understood the tricks of being humble. Many people say it without evidence. But if you are associated with people like Guo Huan, can you be a good person? Even if these people were killed, it would not be considered wrongful killing. It can only be said that the punishment was harsh, but it cannot be said to be unjust.
And these people in front of them have the honor of being a scholar. It cannot be done lightly.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "This is a very good discussion. Let's discuss it again."
Zhu Yuanzhang lightly threw Liu Sanwu's memorial aside, stood up and said: "It's late today, let's retreat from the court."
After speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang walked away without even looking at the civil and military officials below.
All the officials were speechless. But he didn't dare to move.
The prestige of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founder of the country, cannot be shaken by the ministers. It is definitely not Song Renzong who can be grabbed by Bao Zheng's sleeves. Zhu Yuanzhang's actions also represent his own decisive attitude.
Song Lian's face was pale and his body was shaky. Barely able to stand.
The prince saw this. He said loudly, "Let's all leave the court." Then he took a few steps to Song Lian and said, "Teacher, why are you doing this? My father has made his own decision. This matter cannot be rushed."
Song Lian said: "I know-----" As he spoke, his body swayed suddenly. Fortunately, the prince was beside him, and he stepped forward to help Song Lian. He felt that the weight in his hand was not small, and he knew that Song Lian was almost going to be big. Half of his body was pressed against the prince's hand.
The prince immediately knew that Song Lian's situation was not good.
"Teacher, teacher," the prince called softly.
Song Lian's eyes were dull and he said, "I know,----" But there was a trace of confusion in his voice. It is estimated that Song Lian may not know, but he knows something.
The prince quickly said: "Teacher, let me help you go back and rest." Without waiting for Song Lian to say anything, he helped Song Lian back.
After just a few steps, Song Lian suddenly bent over and began to cough violently. As he coughed, blood spurted to the ground, like overlapping plum blossoms. Dark red and light red mixed.
At this moment, the ministers who had not dispersed suddenly gathered around.
The prince was immediately furious and said, "It's none of your business, imperial physician, imperial physician."
The prince was furious for two reasons. These people gathered around and did not help Song Lian's condition at all. On another point, the prince was worried that Song Lian's behavior would make Zhu Yuanzhang furious. The prince was beside Song Lian and knew that Song Lian really couldn't hold it any longer. His body was weak to begin with, and during the Hu Weiyong case, he was even more lingering on the bedside. Many things were brought to court despite his illness. Although today's situation was unexpected, it was also expected.
But what would Zhu Yuanzhang think? The prince doesn't know. But he knew that his father was not a good-tempered person.
What happened today would make his father think that Song Lian deliberately committed misfortune. It is estimated that there will be thunderous methods brewing later. Therefore, he immediately wanted to take control of the situation. Drive everyone away. Hopefully the impact will be kept to a minimum.
It's just that at this time, all the officials are here. I guess the restrictions won’t limit it to anywhere.
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Sure enough, Zhu Yuanzhang, who had just returned to Qianqing Palace, heard the news immediately. He was immediately furious and said: "Old Song Lian, who do you think you are? You think my sword is unpleasant."
The suspicious Zhu Yuanzhang immediately felt that Song Lian was acting and took this opportunity to expand his influence. Ruined Zhu Yuanzhang's reputation.
For a moment, Zhu Yuanzhang had the urge to kill Song Lian.
It's just that the result was so unexpected.
After a while, the prince came to Qianqing Palace with red eyes and said: "Father, the teacher is gone."
Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly stunned and said, "What did you say?"
The prince said, "Old Master Song is gone."
Zhu Yuanzhang's face relaxed and he showed an expression that made it clear. Zhu Yuanzhang's mood was extremely complicated.
There is relief.
This old guy, this old guy, had just embarrassed himself, and God accepted him, which was a relief for me. But it’s even more of a loss. Song Lian had been Zhu Yuanzhang's advisor and Prince's teacher since before the founding of the People's Republic of China, and he had been there for twenty years.
Even Song Lian was more than just the prince's teacher. When Zhu Yuanzhang had any problems, he often asked Song Lian for advice. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is Zhu Yuanzhang's teacher.
Nowadays, the political views of the two sides are increasingly at odds with each other. But it's not that there is no affection at all.
"Father, this is the teacher's legacy." The prince presented it with both hands.
Zhu Yuanzhang took it over and saw that it only said one thing, that is, to hold the imperial examination. It is mostly a legacy, and Song Lian wrote it with sincerity. It's also straightforward and has no metaphors. Said it directly. The dignity of one person, the emperor, is not enough to rule the world. Only when the emperor cooperates with the scholar-bureaucrats can the world be governed.
The imperial examination system was an important link that maintained the scholar-bureaucrats.
As soon as the imperial examination system fails to flourish, the world's scholars will become uneasy. If the scholars in the world seek wealth and honor in an unethical way, there will be those who follow chaos, and the world will be troubled. Your Majesty is certainly not afraid, but where will his descendants be?
So much.
After Zhu Yuanzhang saw it, he was silent for a while.
Putting aside other high-sounding things, the biggest role of the imperial examination is to win over the scholar-bureaucrat group and open up channels for advancement. Only the method of selecting talents is in a secondary position. This is not to deny that the imperial examination cannot screen out talents. And apart from the imperial examination, is there no other way to screen out talents?
I guess not.
Song Lian also knew Zhu Yuanzhang, and this kind of words were much more useful than those high-sounding words.
Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a long time and said, "You can handle Master Song's funeral affairs. He has served our family for many years and has suffered a lot of grievances. Don't be grievances in matters of affairs."
The prince said, "My child obeys your orders."
The prince had deep feelings for Song Lian. He didn't care about anything else at the moment. In addition, Song Lian's direct descendants were all affected by the Hu Weiyong case, and some were executed and some were punished. There will be no one to preside over it in future generations. The prince cannot ignore it.
After the prince left, Zhu Yuanzhang sighed softly and said, "Ask He Xi to come see me."
He couldn't wait any longer.
He originally wanted He Xi to prepare and come to see him by herself. But Song Lian's death gave him a wake-up call. Time waits for no one.
Although historically he could live to be seventy years old, He Xi also said that everything has changed now. The estimate of his lifespan may also change. Not to mention, even if his life span remains unchanged, it will only be a mere dozen years.
It takes more than ten years to change the face of a country.
It is neither long nor short. Time is precious and cannot be delayed.
"Yes." Xu Zheng saluted immediately.
