The speaker has no intention, but the listener has intention.
The emperor definitely didn't call them here to tell him that it was not easy for him, but to let them solve the trouble, or deal with the aftermath.
After thinking for a moment, Kong Zhenyun said softly: "Your Majesty, I may be able to control the impact of this matter to a minimum."
Without waiting for Chongzhen to ask questions, Kong Zhenyun said: "Your Majesty, September 28th is the ceremony to commemorate Confucius. Since the Confucius Temple is now taken over by the imperial court, it is better for your majesty to issue an edict to hold a grand ceremony to commemorate Confucius.
Invite eminent scholars and respected elders from all over the world to come to Qufu to worship Confucius, in order to tell the world that your majesty respects Confucius;
Secondly, as a sacrificial official, I will naturally stay here. During this period, I will give lectures in Qufu and surrounding areas, and tell the whole story of the matter by the way, so that people who don’t know the truth can understand the truth.
When those great scholars and scholars come to Qufu and hear the miserable situation of the people in Qufu, they will naturally calm down their anger.
Shang Qian will also travel back to Quzhou day and night to clarify the matter in advance before the news comes out. In this way, even if an interested person wants to do something, he still needs to think carefully beforehand.
Your Majesty, blocking is worse than sparing. If there are twenty or thirty thousand scholars coming to Qufu, the news will definitely spread.
Your Majesty can tell them that they can spread it, but they need to seek truth from facts, and they are not allowed to cut off the beginning and end or maliciously tamper with it. Violators will be investigated thoroughly!
In this way, the impact will be much smaller. "
"Okay, just as Aiqing said, Aiqing is tired!"
"It is my duty to share your Majesty's worries!"
Regarding Kong Zhenyun's suggestion, Chongzhen only thought about it briefly and then agreed.
Confucius is Confucius, and Confucius is Confucius. There is no equal sign. Confucius can be abolished, but Confucianism cannot be abolished.
He may not take the initiative to promote Confucianism, but he will not suppress it either. Compared with strong military and harsh punishments and laws, Confucianism's five permanent members are not only conducive to governance, but also can restrain the moral and ethical concepts of the entire society.
After settling this matter, Kong Zhenyun hesitated for a moment and whispered: "Your Majesty, I also have something to ask, Your Majesty!"
Without waiting for Chongzhen's response, Kong Zhenyun said softly: "Your Majesty, the Northern Sect has been destroyed by Your Majesty, and our Southern Sect will not come back.
But His Majesty also promised to open the Confucius Temple to the outside world. After thinking about it again and again, I felt that the worries of those scholars were not unreasonable.
In particular, the three steles in the east veranda of Dacheng Hall, including the Yiying Stele, the Ritual Vessel Stele, and the Shichen Stele, have been preserved for 1,500 years and have been revered by epigraphers and calligraphers of all ages. Han Li Gui Nai,
It would be a pity if it was accidentally damaged by worshipers! "
Listening to Kong Zhenyun's narration, Chongzhen's face became serious.
In the Confucius Temple, there are not only these three stone tablets from the Han Dynasty, but also many cultural relics, such as the wooden statue of Confucius carved by his disciple Zigong himself and the statue of Confucius's wife Qiguan. They have been worshiped day and night for two thousand years, which are extremely precious.
There is also an ancient cypress tree that is said to have been planted by Confucius himself and has a history of two thousand years.
The Ming Dynasty will definitely be replaced in the future, whether by foreigners or entering modern society, he doesn't know.
But the Confucius Temple, Confucius Mansion and Confucius Forest will definitely be there. The Confucius Temple has played an irreplaceable role in the education, cultural inheritance, national integration, spiritual heritage and historical value of future generations.
This matter must be taken seriously. If because he opened the Confucius Temple, many cultural relics in the Confucius Temple were destroyed and stolen, not to mention hundreds of years later, he would be criticized verbally and writtenly even now.
"Kong Aiqing, as the enshrining officer of Dacheng's Most Holy Master, you naturally have to live in the Confucius residence permanently. I have some arrangements:
First, I will station a sergeant from Qianhu Station in Qufu to guard the Confucius Mansion, Confucius Temple, and Confucius Forest;
Second, after the opening of the Confucius Temple, a ticket system will be implemented. The Confucius Temple will release one hundred tickets to enter the Confucius Temple every day. You will negotiate with the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Works about the specific number of tickets to enter the Confucius Temple.
All persons entering are strictly controlled and clearly informed, and sergeants are arranged to guard important cultural relics. "
After thinking about it, Chongzhen added: "In addition, all stone tablets within the three holes cannot be rubbed without permission.
Also, be careful of those ticket sellers...brokers. You must pick up the ticket in person with a household sticker or road guide, and you are not allowed to pick it up on behalf of someone or pretend to make a profit! "
"I thank you for your majesty's holy grace!"
Kong Zhenyun was very happy. According to the emperor's arrangement, the Confucius Temple could not only be opened to the outside world, but also be protected to the greatest extent.
"Kong Aiqing, during this southern tour, I am alarmed by the internal problems of the Ming Dynasty. Counting me, you have experienced the Six Dynasties, and you have a rich family background and are well-informed. Can you teach me good strategies for governing the country?"
After listening to the emperor's words, the two of them were shocked, especially Kong Shangqian, who lowered his head even more, but his eyes were full of admiration.
A few days ago, their father told them that the emperor might want to take action against the government. They never thought that this was the case. The emperor's words just now almost made it clear that he would take action against the government.
Kong Zhenyun complained in his heart. This emperor was not old, but he was very thoughtful. He had a plan in mind, but he had to ask others.
But he couldn't show it. After thinking for a moment, he said softly: "Your Majesty is a wise king and a sage king. He will create a prosperous age unprecedented in ancient times.
There are many criteria for judging a prosperous age, such as political stability and efficiency, business prosperity, cultural prosperity, education level, etc.
The monarch and his ministers are dedicated to governing the country, and all walks of life are developing simultaneously. All of this requires a large number of talents from all walks of life, which is precisely what your Majesty lacks the most. "
At this point, Kong Zhenyun stopped talking. He said everything that should and could be said, and the emperor could only say the rest.
Listening to Kong Zhenyun's response, Chongzhen's eyes were full of smiles. It was a pleasure to talk to smart people.
"Okay, I have nothing to do here. You can go and do your work first. In addition, after the public memorial ceremony is over, Kong Aiqing will go to Beijing. I have some things to discuss with you!"
"I obey the decree!"
"Your Majesty, please leave!"
The two slowly exited the lobby. After leaving the county government office, Kong Shangqian looked back at the county government office and whispered: "Father, what did your majesty mean by his last words just now?"
"Of course it's for the imperial examination. I don't know how to change it, but Your Majesty needs me to come forward to call on the world's scholars.
Now that Beizong is gone, I am the enshrining officer of Dacheng’s Most Holy Master, and can also be regarded as the leader of Confucianism. If I come forward to call for it, the resistance to His Majesty’s reforms will be smaller. "
Speaking of this, Kong Zhenyun had a smile in his eyes: "The reform of the imperial examination is the general trend. Don't think that the reform is a bad thing.
There will be less Confucianism in the reform, but it will not be cut off directly. The protection of the Confucius Temple shows that His Majesty still cares about traditional things.
Although our Nian Majesty is young, he has the ambition to travel across the world and conquer the universe, and he is even more determined to remove all obstacles to the development of the Ming Dynasty. Isn't this the goal of us scholars?
After you go back this time, think about it carefully. In the future, your tribe can explore a wider range of subjects. Don’t just read the classics, but read the knowledge that can be applied to the world. "
"Respect father's teachings!"
After the two of them finished chatting, they slowly walked outside. The chatter outside reached their ears. After the two of them understood, Kong Zhenyun sighed again: "The emperor is really good at it!"
