Chapter 18 He Xi’s response
He Xi had expected this situation.
But he didn't expect that Song Ne would do such a great job.
He Xi asked: "Master Song, are you doing this? Aren't you afraid of my revenge?"
Song Ne said: "As a minister of the imperial court, I will observe great integrity on this day. I am determined not to let people like you spread heresy in the Imperial College. You can either leave the Imperial College early and seek your glory and wealth. You are in the Imperial College Among them, I can only be busy with these things."
He Xi said: "Understood. I am also a minister of the imperial court. Your Majesty has been in such a situation for more than ten years since the founding of the country. I cannot tolerate letting a rotten scholar like you delay the important affairs of the imperial court."
Song Ne said: "Nonsense."
"Okay." He Xi said, "Sir, there's no need to say anything else. I've known for a long time that the two of us can't talk to each other. Since your lord is making a move, please read the official's memorial."
He Xi respectfully took out a memorial from his side and handed it to Song Ne.
Song Ne took it and took a look. But it is "Please Re-Revise the History of the Yuan Dynasty".
This was He Xi's counterattack.
"History of the Yuan Dynasty" is the breakthrough that He Xi found.
In his memorial, He Xi first pointed out the fallacies in Yuan history.
The History of the Yuan Dynasty is the least well-edited history book among the Twenty-Four Histories. There are so many problems inside that they are almost innumerable.
Of course, it is normal for Yuan history to have natural flaws. Because the time to study Yuan History is too short. Less than a year. It is a political product. After the fall of the Yuan Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang was eager to establish orthodoxy. The revision of "History of the Yuan Dynasty" is one of the signs of establishing orthodoxy, although Song Lian, who presided over the revision of "History of the Yuan Dynasty", was a great Confucian. However, with such hasty construction, many problems naturally arise.
Why two biographies of one person?
Various unusual translations, as well as contradictions between biography and biography, etc. Big problems, small problems. There are too many to mention.
However, this is just an introduction.
After all, not only He Xi knew what the "Yuan History" was like, but everyone in the Ming Dynasty also knew it.
He Xi drew from this issue and compiled history in the prosperous times. The poor quality of Yuan History actually affected the reputation of Emperor Shengming. Then, as a master historian, he proposed a series of historical works including the reconstruction of the history of the Yuan Dynasty.
Includes various specialized histories. Such as financial history, military history, etc.
But this revision is huge. It requires a lot of manpower. In order not to repeat the same mistakes and recreate the situation of Yuan history. He suggested establishing a historical bureau. Specially responsible for these things. In order to cultivate specialized historical talents, a separate class was set up in the Imperial College, and some supervisor students were assigned to study history.
He Xi's article was written in an upright and coherent manner.
Song Ne could not find a point to refute for a while.
Because the history of the Yuan Dynasty is really poorly done. He's seen it too. What He Xi said makes sense. But no matter how bad his political vision was, Song Ne could still see that He Xi was a drunkard who didn't care about drinking. It lies in the history of independent education.
As long as He Xi has independent teaching rights, what exactly will he teach? It’s hard to say.
He Xi's knowledge was already deviant. If he were to do this again, it would be very detrimental to Neo-Confucianism.
"No." Song Ne said, "I don't agree with this."
He Xi said: "Sir Song, you seem to have forgotten one thing. I, the Imperial College Secretary, is also an official of the imperial court, and has the independent right to submit memorials. As my superior officer, before I submit the memorials, I will let you review this. It’s respect for you. But it doesn’t mean that you can stop me.”
"This is a copy for you. The original has been sent to the General Affairs Department."
"By the way, I personally respect your arrangement. But I have something to do at home, so I will take ten days off. I will definitely come to perform my duties in ten days. By then, I will definitely handle the general affairs of the Imperial College for you."
"If there is nothing wrong, sir, I will take the first step."
Song Ne's face turned pale. Not a word could come out.
Every word He Xi said struck a chord with him.
Playing, he can't stop it. In his opinion, it was simply a demonstration. As for taking ten days off, I will follow the arrangements when I come back. This is even more yin and yang. Because according to Song Ne's inference, this matter will break out within ten days.
Regardless of the outcome, He Xi is unlikely to obey his arrangements.
Seeing that Song Ne was silent, He Xi stepped back and saluted. Turned around and left.
He Xi walked out of Song Ne's room and looked at the blue sky. Take a deep breath. I feel infinite emotion in my heart. When things developed to this point, He Xi probably understood what Zhu Yuanzhang was thinking. Now the fight between him and Song Ne is like a fight between ministers.
The threat of favored ministers is so powerful. The most important thing is that they know what the emperor is thinking and can do whatever he wants.
In fact, He Xi also has such strength.
Does he know what Zhu Yuanzhang is thinking? This alone surpasses many people. He did not believe that Zhu Yuanzhang had any intention of rejecting this reasonable suggestion.
This is also his first memorial as a minister of the Ming Dynasty.
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At night, candlelight flickered.
Zhu Yuanzhang was slightly stunned. He thought of his daughter who had gone to Changzhou, and felt worried for a moment. I don't know whether I am worried about Princess Anqing or about Queen Ma's illness. Sighing, he continued to review the memorial. Then he was stunned and discovered He Xi's memorial from the catalog of memorials.
Zhu Yuanzhang greeted him, and Xu Zheng immediately dug out He Xi's memorial from among all the memorials.
After Zhu Yuanzhang read it carefully, he smiled softly and said, "A boy can be taught. Xu Zheng."
Xu Zheng immediately said: "My servant is here."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Send this memorial to the Ministry of Rites and the Hanlin Academy. Order a meeting of relevant ministers to report the result to me."
Xu Zheng said: "Yes."
Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Also, from now on, He Xi's memorial will be placed at the top."
Everyone likes to be a teacher, and Zhu Yuanzhang is no exception. Even among the nobles of Huaixi, many generals were trained by Zhu Yuanzhang. As a teacher, I like the kind of students who understand everything best. And He Xi is. The operating rules of the Ming Dynasty and the methods used by the civil servants of the Ming Dynasty to fight. As well as other things, He Xi understood it bit by bit.
Zhu Yuanzhang thought to himself: "Perhaps after a while, He Xi won't need to be taught any more. It's just that He Xi is a kind-hearted kid and has some tricks, but they are not what he can do. I should find him a counselor." Thinking of this, Zhu Yuanzhang thought I already have a candidate in mind.
Zhu Yuanzhang already had a premonition. That is, He Xi can take charge of things faster than he wants.
Perhaps he will soon be able to let He Xi take charge of more important matters.
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The moonlight shone on the ground, and Fang Xiaoru dragged his tired body back home.
Fang Xiaoru is very honest.
The house he was in was just a small house with several rooms and a yard. And it's an official house. It's also because he works in the secretarial department. Otherwise, he would not be able to rent such an official house.
Fang Xiaoru rarely spends time at home. As the deputy secretary supervisor, his life schedule must be infinitely close to that of Zhu Yuanzhang. As for Zhu Yuanzhang's daily routine, there is no need to say more. You can only go home after sunset. Meet my wife and children.
It's just that although Fang Xiaoru is busy, his official position is small but powerful. Compared with the life of seclusion in the mountains and the life of concentrating on learning in history. Don't know which one is better.
It’s just that Fang Xiaoru is not safe when she returns home. He saw a man waiting here for a long time.
Not someone else. It was Liu Sanwu.
Fang Xiaoru also knew why Liu Sanwu came. He said a few words to his wife and asked his wife and children to stay in the room. He and Liu Sanwu were sitting in the courtyard. Sitting opposite each other.
Fang Xiaoru said: "Master Liu, as a close official of the emperor, Fang is suspected. Master Liu should not have come."
Liu Sanwu said: "I know. But Mr. Fang is the heir to the legacy of Old Master Song. During the lifetime of Old Master Song, Mr. Fang was the choice of the Confucian master. Now that the Confucian school is endangered, I have to come. Naturally, there is something wrong. But If I don’t come to visit you about this matter, can you sir not ask about it?”
Fang Xiaoru was very talented in Confucianism. Song Lian never restricted Fang Xiaoru's knowledge, although he was still young and knowledgeable. Not to mention the brothers from the Song family. The status is not low. Therefore, when encountering major events, Liu Sanwu had to ask Fang Xiaoru for his opinion. Ask for Fang Xiaoru’s support.
