Chapter 11 Fang Xiaoru’s shock
There is no other reason. Everyone wants to restrict the imperial power. At least the emperor can't kill people whenever he wants.
The battle between Zhu Yuanzhang and the southern scholar-officials was certainly a battle between reform and conservatism. But it is also a struggle between monarchy and ministerial power.
What He Xi did was to completely suppress the monarchy. At the very least, the scene of the emperor and ministers sitting and talking will happen again in the future.
The reason is very simple. Public opinion does not belong to the king, but the monarch must respect public opinion. This is the source of his legal system. The emperor was put under layers of shackles.
But Fang Xiaoru sighed the most.
Fang Xiaoru has always hated He Xi.
The fundamental difference between Fang Xiaoru and He Xi lies in the dispute between heaven and man many years ago.
There is something wrong with this theory about the induction of heaven and humans. Fang Xiaoru also knew that many great Confucian scholars did not take the relationship between heaven and humans seriously, and even Zhu Xi was actually very accomplished in natural sciences. They all know some things.
Even Wang Anshi said that destiny is not enough to be feared? Wang Anshi is also a great scholar, and his words are not nonsense. There is also some basis for it.
But the role of telepathy in politics is even more important.
The ministers needed the Mandate of Heaven to check and balance the emperor.
He Xi exposed it in front of everyone, showing that He Xi was very powerful. But what's the use of it in the world's great affairs? In the eyes of many people, He Xi is, at best, an imperialist; at worst, he is Zhu Yuanzhang's bastard.
Open his eyes for Zhu Yuanzhang.
From the beginning, the position was wrong. He did not follow the Tao or the emperor, but tried to find ways to help Zhu Yuanzhang. This is clearly a sycophant.
How Fang Xiaoru liked this.
No matter how good and useful He Xi’s teachings are. The starting point is wrong. This thing will only get more and more wrong, and there will be no other direction.
However, He Xi's big article suddenly stunned Fang Xiaoru. He could hardly believe that this was written by He Xi. However, Fang Xiaoru immediately thought of a possibility. He thought to himself: "Is it possible that He Xi wants to be emperor?"
The theory of holy virtue denies the sanctity of the emperor, which inevitably leads to the logic that whoever is virtuous in the world can be the emperor.
Therefore, if this article can be used as preparation before He Xi usurps the throne, it is okay.
Thinking of this, Fang Xiaoru felt slightly relieved.
He would rather believe that He Xi is harboring evil intentions. Otherwise, if He Xi is right. So what does his hard work for so many years count for? Especially his persistence in front of the prince.
"He Xi can only be wrong. It must be wrong." Fang Xiaoru thought to himself. However, when he thought of what He Xi had done, he once again strengthened his opinion. Even though He Xi had a few shining points in this, there were too many things in He Xi's overall policy that were not in line with the sage. Treat people harshly. .
Of course it was a big mistake.
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"Mr. Ding." Zhu Yunwen said: "What do you think Beijing does? How could Zhu Xiongying tolerate He Xi writing such an article? This is simply contempt for the royal family. If it were me, I would definitely punish the nine tribes and let the people of the world The fate of everyone who goes against the imperial court. Are you right?"
Zhu Yunwen's words seemed to be referring to He Xi, but in fact they were referring to Ding Xian.
Ding Xian's back was covered in cold sweat. There was endless complaint in my heart towards He Xi, and I thought to myself, "You'd rather die than drag me along with you?"
During this period, Ding Xian found his own position in Nanjing, protected He Xi's forces in Nanjing, reintegrated the Shaofu Taiping Iron Works, and tried every means to increase production capacity. thereby supporting the front line.
With these things under control, Ding Xian can be regarded as having some people in the court. At least he is no longer a polished commander.
But every advantage has its disadvantages.
No, here comes the disadvantage.
Zhu Yunwen had no objection to He Xi's theory before. Especially Zhu Yuanzhang’s previous instructions. There is even some emphasis on it. But things are different now. Zhu Yunwen was extremely disgusted with He Xi's teachings.
Naturally, he had the intention to kill the nine tribes of He Xi.
of. Even though He Xi's wife is his own aunt. Don't care either.
But there is no need to express this kind of thoughts.
The reason why Zhu Yunwen said it was to warn Ding Xian. Zhu Yunwen could see clearly that He Xi's theory was a complete system, including scientific methods, logic, empirical research methods in natural sciences. In terms of politics, it means advocating that the people value the king over the king, promoting equality for everyone, protecting the basic rights of the people, and that the king is under the law, etc.
Previously, public opinion was not raised, which led many people to feel that He Xi's theory was incomplete. Now it seems that what is incomplete is just not said.
In other words, Zhu Yunwen's judgment that He Xi did not issue it hastily this time. But it was planned for a long time. And this kind of treasonous thought itself is rooted in He Xi's teachings.
Zhu Yunwen naturally felt uncomfortable with Ding Xian, who reused He Xi's disciples. If possible flowers were used, Zhu Yunwen even wanted to conduct a major purge, a literary prison, to destroy and clean up all things related to He Xi.
However, Zhu Yunwen must face reality.
That is, Nanjing's ordnance production lags behind Beijing on a large scale.
Duke Xu Da of Wei agreed to go out. He followed Beijing's example and proposed a full staffing table. Among them, an army of 800,000 people was organized, which required thousands of artillery pieces. And they all need new lightweight artillery. These artillery pieces need to be produced.
Production capacity simply cannot keep up.
In the Ming Dynasty, He Xi was the best in terms of military production, followed by He Xi's disciples and grandchildren. At the critical moment of the war, how can you say that you don't need it and just don't use it?
It's just that Zhu Yunwen feels that it still needs to be beaten. Hence this statement.
Ding Xian immediately said: "Your Majesty, I congratulate Your Majesty. Congratulations to Your Majesty."
Zhu Yunwen twitched the corners of his mouth, with a bit of a sneer, and said, "How happy are you?"
Ding Xian said: "I think this article means that the disagreement between the emperor and the ministers of the Northern Thieves has reached a certain level. This is clearly a harbinger of He Xi's desire to usurp the throne. The thieves will cause chaos without fighting. Isn't it your Majesty's blessing? To. It’s your destiny.”
When Zhu Yunwen heard what Ding Xian said, he thought for a moment and realized that it was indeed possible. He smiled softly and looked much better. Said: "You still know how to speak."
Ding Xian said: "Your Majesty, how can this minister speak? This minister is clearly telling the truth."
Zhu Yunwen smiled and said: "In that case, if He Xi doesn't protest, how about I behead you?"
"This------" Ding Xian was stunned for a moment, too timid to speak. It seemed like I didn’t know what to say for a while.
Zhu Yunwen couldn't help laughing when he saw this.
Ding Xian felt relieved after hearing Zhu Yunwen's laughter.
How could Ding Xian's city make a fool of himself in front of Zhu Yunwen. It's just a disguise to neutralize Zhu Yunwen's malicious intentions. Hearing Zhu Yunwen laugh like this at this moment, I felt that this test had finally passed.
Wait until Zhu Yunwen stops laughing.
Ding Xian then whispered: "Your Majesty, I think so, no matter what He Xi thinks? It is very simple to spread some rumors when there is nothing to do, but from my point of view, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers , He Xi and the traitor will have trouble sooner or later."
This sentence is Ding Xian's psychological words. There is obviously a problem with the power structure between Zhu Xiongying and He Xi. This problem is bound to break out, and many people can see it. But there is no telling when this problem will break out.
Zhu Yunwen also understood this truth and thought to himself: "Brother, eldest brother, you still can't do it."
From the perspective of power, Zhu Yunwen has secured his position at least, and no one below can threaten his throne. The price is that the court's finances and the court's control over local areas have declined. But over in Beijing, it was He Xi who took over the power. Even if Beijing conquers the world in the future, whether Zhu Xiongying can be on the throne is still a matter of uncertainty.
Not to mention, this kind of fierce conflict may break out at any time. With such hidden dangers, how can he, Zhu Xiongying, compete with him, Zhu Yunwen, for the world.
Zhu Yunwen said: "Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. You want what you just said,
It is known all over the world, besides. Zhu Yunwen paused for a moment and said: "Send someone specifically to find He Xi and read out my imperial edict. As long as he is willing to surrender, I will give him the title of Duke, and he will be hereditary. Generation after generation."
