Zhang Juzheng was shocked when he heard Zhu Yijun say that his "Chen Liu Shi Shu" did not touch on the major evils in the world. Keep your posture straight, lower your hands and listen quietly.
Zhu Yijun first asked: "In my opinion, if all six are implemented together, what will happen to the world in ten years?"
Zhang Juzheng pondered for a while after hearing this, and then said: "Maybe we can see the world of Renxuan."
Zhu Yijun asked again: "What will happen to me in the next hundred years?"
Seeing that Zhu Yijun was talking so deeply, Zhang Juzheng glanced at the living official and hesitated to speak.
Zhu Yijun understood and turned to the living assistant named Xiao Longwei and said, "Please remember that any subsequent deletions or additions will be made by Master Zhang." The official agreed.
Since the emergence of historians such as Zuo Shi and Living Commentary, the power to revise or reject the Living Commentary has been in the hands of the emperor. If anyone else deletes a word without requesting an order, it is a violation of the law of "authorizing the Living Commentary", which is the most minor offense. They were also hanged, usually by ransacking their homes and beheading those who maliciously slandered the emperor, and could also be from the Yi tribe.
Zhu Yijun authorized Zhang Juzheng to delete it, which meant that he could speak freely.
Seeing the emperor like this, Zhang Juzheng knew that this problem could not be avoided. He was a minor master in both history and Confucianism, so how could he not understand what the emperor meant. After pondering for a while, Fang replied: "I am nearly fifty years old, and I am familiar with the political gains and losses of the past dynasties, but I have not mastered a single method to spread the great achievements and make endless achievements." Although he did not answer directly, he also expressed his thoughts about the future in a tactful way. prediction.
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun nodded and asked, "What does Master Zhang think about the difference between country and family?"
At this time, the concept of nationalism has not yet fully developed in the world. About sixty years ago, the Italian Machiavelli wrote The Prince, and the concept of nationalism proposed in it was not widely circulated. Like the Ming Dynasty, all European countries have the concept of "I am the country" deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The monarch is the parents of the people, and the people are the monarch's children.
The monarch loves the people as parents love their children; the people respect the monarch as children are filial to their parents. Therefore, Chinese dynasties have used "filial piety" to govern the world, and its roots are here.
Sure enough, Zhang Juzheng heard this and immediately replied: "The family, country, and country are essentially one, so how can there be any difference?"
After hearing this, Zhu Yijun did not argue with Zhang Juzheng, but only nodded lightly. Then he asked: "What about the difference between Huayi and Huayi?"
There is a standard answer to this question. Although Zhang Juzheng did not understand what Zhu Yijun meant with a hammer in the east and a mallet in the west, he replied loudly: "Confucius said: "It is better for Yi and Di to have kings than for all Xia to perish. Duke Liu Wencheng of this dynasty (note: Liu Bowen) said, "Huhua and the barbarians are fortified, and one king has a great law. Hu dominates China, and it changes to the barbarians several times. The Bible clearly means it, and it may be lost for thousands of years." '"
Zhang Juzheng's meaning is very clear. Barbarians and Chinese are not the same type. They are animals and we are humans.
Zhu Yijun heard this and said: "What if he practices Chinese etiquette, uses Chinese characters, and turns barbarism into vulgarity?"
Zhang Juzheng, the old master, chuckled when he heard this and said: "Your Majesty, the Holy Scholars compiled Xi, didn't you hear that Mencius said: 'I have heard of those who used Xia to transform Yi, but I have never heard of those who used Xia to transform Yi.' I am a native of Chu. In the Spring and Autumn Period, The people of Chu were once barbarians."
Zhu Yijun nodded and said: "Today, in front of the master, I will briefly describe my disciple's ambitions. Sir, are you willing to listen?"
Zhang Juzheng had a premonition after hearing Zhu Yijun's three questions. At this time, he quickly stood up, stood solemnly and said, "I would like to hear this."
Zhu Yijun said loudly: "I want the nine states to unite and enjoy the wind of China; everything the sun and moon shine on is the land of the Emperor Ming!"
As expected, Zhang Juzheng smiled bitterly to himself. There was excitement on his face, and he knelt down and replied: "Your Majesty is so excited that you are so powerful that you are spreading all over the world. When I heard about it, I was so excited that I was overjoyed!" After saying this, he kowtowed and remained silent.
Zhu Yijun shouted and still asked him to take his seat. He smiled and said, "Master is hiding it from me. I just said that the world is in a state of collapse, but I have set such an ambition. Isn't it inconsistent?"
Zhang Juzheng was speechless after hearing this. He really couldn't figure out the medicine in Zhu Yijun's gourd, so he secretly made plans in his mind and planned to give advice. Then he thought to himself: This emperor is still young. When we were young, didn't we also want to create peace for all eternity? It's not surprising. Our aspirations can be encouraged but not let down.
Zhu Yijun said again: "Master must think that I am lying. In fact, there is a way to achieve my ambition, but I have to work step by step. First, I hope to eliminate the great evils in the world in ten years!"
Hearing this, Zhang Juzheng knew that the topic was coming. When he saw Zhu Yijun raised his hand, he said with a wrench: "What are the big disadvantages? Let me tell you what the master said - first, the people are not wise, they are full of books, and they talk empty words in four books and eight parts, but there are no talents in politics and practice. The second is that industry and commerce are sluggish, corruption is everywhere, and the central government cannot collect taxes; the third is that there are insufficient acres of land, and the promotion of improved mulberry varieties, agricultural equipment, and agricultural science has led to a shortage of food and starvation; the fourth is that the horse administration has been neglected, the border defenses have not been repaired, and the soldiers Hungry and discouraged, the general's officialdom is timid but has no fighting power;
"Fifth, the water conservancy and river construction in the south is not repaired, and indiscriminate deforestation in the north has caused frequent disasters, causing people to move around. Sixth, the treasury in each province is empty, and floods and droughts treat people's death without being able to save them, resulting in the rise of thieves. Seventh, the lack of moral integrity and discipline, The edicts are not effective, and the ministers and ministers are ruining the country with empty talk; the eighth is that the clan is a burden and the national funds are wasted; the ninth is that they talk about the defense of Hua and barbarians, but there is no strategy to control the captives, resulting in constant border troubles; tenth, the palace is empty and the factory guards are rampant, resulting in The world is dedicated to one person but the power of the people is still exhausted.'"
"Master, what do you think of these ten major disadvantages I mentioned?"
After naming the ten major disadvantages in one breath, Zhu Yijun felt a big stone in his heart and took a sip of tea with a helpless face.
Zhang Juzheng listened solemnly, sweating profusely despite the biting cold wind. What Zhu Yijun said about the current shortcomings was far more than what he said in "Chen Liu Shi Shu". How could Zhang Juzheng not know about talents, industry and commerce, clan, and factory guards? But I am afraid of difficulties and the laws of my ancestors!
He lowered his head and thought for a while, then echoed: "The emperor understands the current situation, and I am far behind. It is true as the emperor said, the world is in danger, and we can only work hard!"
Zhu Yijun gathered his mood, chuckled, and said in a bad tone: "What a good Wei Fen Li Er! Let me ask the master, where to work hard?!"
Zhang Juzheng's heart was pounding. He looked up at Zhu Yijun and saw that his small face was full of determination. He asked tremblingly: "In the opinion of the emperor, how should we deal with it?"
"At this time, the only option is reform!"
As if there was a thunder in his ears, Zhang Juzheng changed his face miserably, left the table and knelt down, saying: "Your Majesty, no!"
The daily commentator who was recording on the side was stunned when he listened and had already stopped writing. He peeked at the emperor from the side and saw Zhu Yijun's face was a little surprised, but also a little relieved. At such a young age, his expression was quite amusing.
I heard him weakly whisper: "Master, why did you forget again? There is no need to kneel today, just get up and say it."
Zhang Juzheng leaned over and cried and said: "Your Majesty, I would like to speak for Your Majesty with all my heart and soul - I have been entrusted by the late Emperor to not give up, entrusted with the great government, and want to promote the six things I mentioned, even if I don't say changes, I will change them! However, I have made up my mind not to ruin my reputation. , The determination to break one's body into pieces, and the things that happened behind her, all will be lost..." After saying that, his throat was choked and he was speechless.
Zhu Yijun was shocked when he heard this. He had been studying before and always believed that Zhang Juzheng was counterattacked after his death because he was stubborn, oppressed Wanli too hard, and boycotted the imperial power. Unexpectedly, at this moment, after hearing Zhang Juzheng's inner voice, he had already anticipated what would happen after him!
Now think about it, Zhang Juzheng indulged in sensuality and spent extravagantly after the reform began. He may not have had the intention of "I will not care about the flood after I die." Otherwise, why would he have such a late life as a self-disciplined, rigorous, amazingly patient, and unswervingly committed person? Not guaranteed?
Seeing Zhang Juzheng's true feelings revealed, Zhu Yijun's eyes were red. He supported Zhang Juzheng with all his strength and said, "If we all ministers are of the same mind, what can't we do?"
Zhang Juzheng said: "If the emperor is like the Song Shenzong who initiated reforms, I know that within two years, there will be wars all over the Ming Dynasty!"
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