Chapter 195: Sacrifice to Emperor Taizu
Regarding why Zhu Yunwen was not caught.
Zhu Xiongying didn't ask He Xi.
But sometimes not asking is an attitude in itself. He Xi was also a little bit sad.
I originally thought that the honeymoon period between the two parties could last for a while. But with the incident involving Zhu Yunwen, the feelings faded away.
more importantly.
Jianwen's escape this time was different from those in history.
Historically, only the skeletons were left behind, which can be regarded as a fake death escape. There is still room for cover. But things are different now. Zhu Yunwen was not the only one who left.
He Xi estimated that Zhu Yunwen's escape team numbered at least a hundred people.
Of course, that seems like a lot. But just one ship will do.
During the war between the north and the south and the Yangtze River blockade was very tight, He Xi found it difficult to let a ship successfully leave the Yangtze River and enter the sea.
But let them do it anyway.
The price paid was that the Yi family, the richest man in Jinling, disappeared and ceased to exist. The richest man in Jinling has tens of millions of assets, which has become a negative fortune for the imperial court.
This may be the reason why Zhu Yunwen was able to escape.
Many people think that they can run away from monks but not from temples. The entire Yi family is so large and prosperous that it is impossible to do anything that would involve the Yi family and cause the entire Yi family to be wiped out.
Therefore, the generals on both sides knew the name of the Yi family and received money from the Yi family, so they did not pay too much attention to it.
But there are too many problems here.
It was as if He Xi suspected that Yao Guangxiao had played a role in it. Zhu Xiongying also had the same suspicion. What he suspected was He Xi. But can He Xi not take care of Yao Guangxiao?
cannot. A lot of times, that's it. Subordinates can be reprimanded behind closed doors. But you have to bear the consequences for him outside, otherwise who would still follow you?
Fortunately, He Xi had already prepared. .z.
The relationship between the two parties will reach this point sooner or later.
But, what to do with this mess now?
Zhu Yunwen disappeared. How to explain to the world.
If the truth is told to the world, then there is no need to think that many people will use Emperor Jianwen's name to cause trouble in the future. Don't underestimate this name. It should be noted that the White Lotus Sect is an inanimate old mother and so on. Everyone knows it is unreliable. But there are still so many letters.
Instead of telling the world the truth. Paper cannot contain fire.
Telling lies like this with open eyes will damage the credibility of Ming Dynasty.
In the end, He Xi suggested that it be made public.
As Yao Guangxiao said, this is actually beneficial to He Xi. Imperial power is granted by heaven and imperial power is granted by the people. These two different concepts represent different legal systems.
He Xi himself wants to stand on the side of the people. The emperor is elected by the people of the world and manages the world. If this point of view is implemented, then Zhu Yunwen is not important.
Without him, Zhu Xiongying, as the emperor, has nothing to do with him being the grandson of Zhu Yuanzhang.
But this would seriously undermine the emperor's power.
Just because Zhu Xiongying agreed before, does not mean that he will continue to agree after that. Politically, he will go back on his promise and burn bridges.
The existence of Zhu Yunwen caused flaws in Zhu Xiongying's legitimacy, which was more conducive to Zhu Xiongying having to accept He Xi's theory, thus denying Confucian theory.
In doing so, Zhu Xiongying had to support He Xi and support He Xi's reforms in all aspects.
But in this way, He Xi almost didn't blame himself, that is, He Xi was involved in Zhu Yunwen's escape.
It's unclear what He Xi's original intention was.
Zhu Xiongying finally had no choice but to agree.
Just the incident of Jianwen's escape has become the most classic drama in this time and space. From this, a series of wonderful stories were derived. It has become one of the major propositions in the Ming Dynasty.
This was something He Xi could not have imagined.
After arriving in Nanjing, the most important thing is not to enter Nanjing City, nor to enter the Nanjing Imperial Palace. Instead, they worship the Xiaoling Mausoleum of the Ming Dynasty.
Speaking of which, it’s also funny.
He Xi visited the prince's mausoleum many times. Zhu Yuanzhang's mausoleum is right next to the prince's mausoleum. He Xi also visited it many times when he was preparing for the prince's afterlife.
But after Zhu Yuanzhang was buried. This is his first time here.
This time the ceremony to honor Emperor Taizu was very solemn, and almost all the dignitaries who could come came.
He Xi even took up the pen himself and spent countless brain cells before writing the memorial text.
This memorial article seems to be dedicated to Zhu Yuanzhang.
But Zhu Yuanzhang is dead. When a person dies, it is like a lamp going out. How can it be heard? But it is actually for the living.
There are several people with this purpose.
First, it is a coffin conclusion for the previous four years of war.
Second, it is a declaration of reform.
Third, inherit the legacy of Taizu.
With just these three points, there’s a lot to say here.
He Xi also discussed it with many people.
finalized.
First of all, it is the matter of Zhu Yunwen's ascension to the throne. In the memorial text, it is clearly stated that Zhu Xiongying was the grandson chosen by Taizu. However, when Taizu died, Zhu Xiongying was not around, and the throne was stolen by Xiao Xiao.
He Xi naturally knew many things here.
Before Zhu Yuanzhang died, he laid a plan for the world and created a general trend that was conducive to the reform.
Thinking about it now, He Xi still admires Zhu Yuanzhang's courage.
There is no such war.
He Xi would not have the authority now, nor would he have the opportunity now.
In the Hongwu Dynasty, He Xi was a favorite and one of the big shots in the court, but his foundation was weak and could not be compared with other big shots in the court.
It can be said that without Zhu Yuanzhang's support, it would not be a problem for any Duke to take down He Xi.
Even if Zhu Yuanzhang and He Xi clear these obstacles, they cannot prevent deeper conflicts.
Just like Ding Xian, he actually doesn't want to get into a fight with the Ming Dynasty scholar-bureaucrat group. But Ding Xian couldn't avoid it. Because Zhu Yunwen wanted to make money and change the law. Want immediate results. Apart from attacking these people, is there any other way that Ding Xian can do?
If nothing changes, He Xi will end up like Ding Xian after Zhu Yuanzhang's death.
The reason why Ding Xian was able to easily cripple the Jiangnan scholar-officials. It's not that the Jiangnan scholar-bureaucrats are too weak, but that the army has taken sides. The military doesn't care about anything for money. They stood on Zhu Yunwen's side and Ding Xian's side.
Even so, there was a counter-insurgency incident. The folk customs in Jiangnan were so weak that they could only be captured with swords.
If there is no war. What will be the position of the military?
To put it bluntly, the stance of most nobles is relatively conservative. If the revolution caused chaos in the world, these nobles would join forces to make He Xi step down.
He even let He Xi die.
But these cannot be said.
After all, this is not a good thing. This was written in the memorial and will be included in the history books in the future. I really don’t know whether it was Zhu Yuanzhang’s shining point or a stain.
Secondly, it is the matter of reform.
Beijing's reforms have gone far beyond the reforms of the Hongwu period in many aspects.
In the past, when the war was at risk, everyone often focused on the actual results and did not care too much about other aspects. But things are different now. The battle is over. Many things need to be made clear.
After all, He Xi's reforms also violated the interests of many people.
In this case, state the court's proposal for reform. Explaining the achievements of the reform and attributing these to Emperor Taizu's ideas can be regarded as endorsing the reform.
Finally, it comes down to legitimacy. ,
This is also what Zhu Xiongying cares about most.
Although it is said that He Xi wants to turn the future emperor into
democracy. From the Son of God, he became the Lord elected by all people. But this matter is a very long-term plan.
A lot of things have to be adapted to reality.
The reality is that Ming Dynasty was loyal to Zhu Xiongying and always believed that Zhu Xiongying was Zhu Yuanzhang's emperor and nothing else.
In order to appease the people of the world. Naturally, I have to emphasize this matter repeatedly.
In short, it was a grand sacrifice to Taizu. It can be regarded as an end to the war that lasted for several years.
After this incident. Zhu Xiongying led all the civil and military officials to enter Nanjing from the main gate of Jubao Gate.
No matter for He Xi or Zhu Xiongying. Nanjing has been a long time coming.
Just after entering Nanjing, many things have just begun.
