Chapter Six He Xi’s Mission
"Under my rule, I have made the world's distinguished scholars and officials dare to be angry but not dare to speak out. In this way, my power is at an end. They dare to do this before I die. When the young master ascends the throne, I don't know how arrogant they are. To what extent." Zhu Yuanzhang's voice was a little low.
This is also Zhu Yuanzhang's feeling of powerlessness in the face of the current situation.
Most of the so-called scholar-bureaucrats in the Ming Dynasty were leftover officials from the Yuan Dynasty. The class of scholar-bureaucrats who truly belonged to the Ming Dynasty was not cultivated in the first place, and it only took more than ten years for the Ming Dynasty to establish itself. Even if the time of Zhu Yuanzhang's separatist regime is included, it will be more than twenty years at most.
But the talent development cycle is not like this.
One person can take on the responsibility of the ministry. At least a few decades.
These scholar-bureaucrats who grew up in the Yuan Dynasty all wanted to restore the treatment of the Yuan Dynasty, and the nobles only wanted to enjoy happiness, and they lacked the passion for raising armies in the first place. Now that the situation has reached, Zhu Yuanzhang has clearly felt that the people are scattered. It's not that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted severe punishment, but that Zhu Yuanzhang was accustomed to using violence to solve problems. On the other hand, instead of using violence to solve problems. Zhu Yuanzhang didn't know how to solve the problem.
He Xi said: "Your Majesty -----" and wanted to comfort him. Before He Xi could finish speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang had already spoken.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "However, you are right. There are ways to build a country and to govern a country. But today, Si'an is not willing for me to bother anymore. So except for foreign wars, everything is difficult for me to do. I have to kill first. One group of people can’t clear the way, and another group of people who are killed can’t put an end to it.”
"It's just a matter of world affairs. In addition to taking advantage of the momentum, you can also build momentum."
"You know the reason why I put you in the Imperial College."
He Xi said: "It is to integrate the knowledge of future generations into the Imperial College."
"Yes and no." Zhu Yuanzhang said: "I naturally want the knowledge of future generations, and I want more talents who are proficient in science. But it is not just that. There is still a lot of difference between having talents and being able to use them. That's right. You reminded me. I have repeatedly weighed the policies you mentioned before. What suits me best is your idea of sorting out the national heritage. I see that you said that the beginning of the Western Reform was also the Renaissance. The policies you proposed are all different. There are benefits. I admit it. But reforms must have their roots. How can we explain it?"
Even the emperor cannot do things he pleases, and the more enlightened he becomes, the more so.
Because in order to move the political situation in the direction you want, this is something that needs to be weighed repeatedly. Politics is also an art. Only those faint kings who don't care can do whatever they want. Don't care at all and act recklessly.
When Zhu Yuanzhang did things, he couldn't just kill people to establish his authority. Naturally, I will find a way to convince most people.
Then what Zhu Yuanzhang wanted is very clear.
He Xi said: "Your Majesty wants to ask the ancients to reform the system?"
"Whether it is to restructure the ancient system, to revive Sinology, to restore ancient times, or to sort out the national heritage." Zhu Yuanzhang said: "I want you to start building momentum from the Imperial College. As long as you create this turmoil in the court, what do you want to do? Things can be arranged in order."
He Xi couldn't help but frown and said, "Your Majesty, this matter is too difficult."
yes. too difficult.
It is very difficult to put your own ideas into other people's heads. It would be easier if it was a blank piece of paper. But for people in the Imperial College, that one is a blank slate. The Imperial College is the highest institution of learning in the Ming Dynasty. Except for some Yinsheng and noble disciples. They all come up from below. I have been reading books for many years.
It can't be called a blank slate at all.
How to build this momentum. He Xi couldn't find a clue at all.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Yes. It is difficult. But if you don't do this, who will?"
He Xi remained silent.
Indeed, if he doesn’t do such a thing, who will?
Zhu Yuanzhang would not end up personally. This is not consistent with the status of the emperor. At the same time, Zhu Yuanzhang himself did not learn too much about future generations. Is in the learning stage. He may not be able to explain things clearly.
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Actually, I wanted to wait until you have established a foothold in the Imperial College before telling you this. However, now that you and Song Ne are having trouble like this, it doesn't matter. However, we have to agree in advance. If we make trouble again, Come to the imperial court. I will not tolerate you so kindly."
He Xi said: "I understand."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Okay, you go back and think about it. Song Ne will not be so easy to deal with."
He Xi understood what Zhu Yuanzhang meant.
Zhu Yuanzhang originally waited for He Xi to gain a firm foothold in the Imperial College and gain some power of his own before explaining this. Because Song Ne is a believer in Neo-Confucianism. It can be said to be stubborn, or it can be said to be pious. Just looking at what he did to Li Zhen, we knew that Song Ne's philosophy was absolutely impossible to change.
After all, Song Ne is also in his sixties.
For a man of this age, it is simply impossible for him to accept new ideas.
Many times, when new ideas replace old ideas, it does not end with the new ideas defeating the old ideas, but with all those who support the old ideas die of old age.
As an important official of the imperial court, Song Ne was responsible for managing the Imperial College. Therefore, it is easier to deal with than other important officials of the imperial court. But that doesn't mean Song Ne is easy to handle. Although the emperor persuaded him to go down today. But the contradiction between the two sides has been made clear.
It was impossible for Song Ne not to deal with him.
His relationship with Song Ne has broken down irretrievably. It doesn’t matter if you add a few more.
He Xi's situation suddenly became very difficult. He simply wanted to fight Song Ne personally in the Coliseum of the Imperial Academy.
In this way, He Xi left Qianqing Palace.
When he left the palace gate, he suddenly saw Yang Zhen's stretcher. I didn't care about it at all and just put it in the open space in front of the palace. And Yang Zhen's injury was serious. I can’t even struggle to get up at this moment.
Seeing this, He Xi said to Wang Qianli behind him: "Take Yang Zhen home and settle him down."
He Xi had just returned home, and before she could see Princess Anqing, someone sent her a letter. He Xi took a look and saw that it belonged to Song Ne. I immediately knew something was wrong. When I opened it, I suddenly felt it was tricky.
The above said in a Song Ne tone that He Xi was welcome to serve in the Imperial College. Follow the practices of the Imperial College. I ask He Xi to give a class in Yilun Hall three days later, and also let the Imperial College staff get to know the new sacrificial wine. It seems ordinary, but it is actually a powerful move.
As mentioned earlier, after all, the Imperial College is still somewhat different from the officialdom. Considered an academic officer. Every academic officer has to attend class. Even if he is busy and does not attend class, he still needs to be knowledgeable. At least I can handle the students' inquiries.
He Xi smashed the letter into her hands, then carried it behind her back and looked up at the He Mansion in the courtyard. I thought to myself: "This matter is difficult to handle. I have also studied the subjects of the Imperial College. They are nothing more than the Four Books and Five Classics, calligraphy, Liu Xiang's Diyuan, and the writing of various imperial edicts and official documents. What do I have to say to be outstanding and impress everyone in the Imperial College? I am sincerely convinced.”
He Xi couldn't think of anything for a while and strolled towards the backyard.
Suddenly Wang Qianli came from behind, saluted and said, "Sir, Yang Zhen wants to see you."
He Xi wanted to say goodbye. But suddenly he remembered that Yang Zhen was a student of the Imperial College. Maybe he could give him some tips on this.
He Xi said, "I'll go take a look."
Yang Zhen settled in an empty house near the concierge in the front yard. He is no longer on the stretcher now, has changed his clothes, applied medicine, eaten some food, and seems to be in much better condition.
When Yang Zhen saw He Xi coming, he quickly stood up and said: "Student, no, common man Yang Zhen has met Mr. Si Ye. Thank you Mr. Si Ye for saving his life, but Yang Zhen has nothing to offer him in this life. He only hopes to repay him in the next life." ”
Although Yang Zhen suppressed his emotions, He Xi could also feel Yang Zhen's sadness from his words.
At this moment, he can no longer consider himself a living member. It can only be said that they are ordinary people. The difference between these two words represents the earth-shaking changes in Yang Zhen's political and economic status.
Just because of a joke. It has come to such a point. It is estimated that Yang Zhen will know what it means to be careful in his words and actions in the future. It's just that the price is too high.
He Xi held Yang Zhen down and said, "Your matter is due to the Holy Judgment, and I can't do anything about it."
Yang Zhen said: "The common people are grateful to have a life. How can they dare to ask for anything else. The common people have always been looking forward to seeing Tianyan. However, they did not expect this to be the case?"
