The first person to fire the first shot was Wang Zhuoyu, the censor of the Lianghuai River. At the beginning of June of the second year of Wanli, he wrote a memorial saying that more than 30 fields including Lusi and others under the Lianghuai Transportation Department were hit by a severe drought at the beginning of spring. Before summer came, there was another bad storm. The rivers and seas suddenly swelled, people and animals disappeared, and salt drifted away. The houses fell down, and the people living in the kitchen were homeless and hungry.
The above inscription is not true or false, at least it is a matter of fact. However, the censor's writing suddenly changed and went directly to Zhu Yijun and Zhang Juzheng's promotion of the method of drying salt: "I patrolled the Huaihe River and saw that the Secretary of Transportation was ordered by the government to launch a large-scale construction work, which will be completed in June. A place for drying salt.”
"When I asked you about the use of the people's strength and made great contributions, I replied: 'This is the emperor's order.' Don't you know that the emperor's order is to serve the people, but it is useless?"
"The method of taking firewood and frying salt has existed since ancient times. The method of drying salt requires clear weather. If it is sunny, there will be drought. How can the stove be used for food? If it rains one day, the salt will be dried How can we get salt when it becomes water again? Perhaps Yun Neiguan obtained the certificate by drying salt in Haifeng and Xiangshan, but do they have the shame to be flattering? I visited an old salt farmer and laughed at him."
After criticizing the salt-drying method, Wang Yushi returned to the theme: "I have personally seen that the people of the two Huaihe Rivers are suffering from labor, drought and floods, and they can't live without shouting. Since your Majesty came to power, he has been diligent, thrifty, self-denial, and vigilant to the people, and he has been praised by all people. Saint Mingze is in the house. Can you bear to see this now? I begged for alms and risked my life to tell the story: "The Holy Emperor bowed his head and ruled." Why bother to think so hard, perform duties on behalf of others, and serve the wise eyes and ears? The loss is great by doing nothing. Is that okay? I beg the Holy Judge."
The title book was sent directly to the cabinet. Zhang Juzheng thought to himself: "Let's see how the emperor responds to him." Tie Huang said: "It's like helping the stove servants."
The Supervisor of Ceremonies praised Hong: "I understand." Because the censor had words of advice to the emperor, the Chief of Ceremonies put the title book into the abbreviation of the memorial that Zhu Yijun wanted to read.
Zhu Yijun first read the abbreviation of the memorial compiled by the Supervisor of Ceremonies, then went to read the original version, and drew a circle on the approval of the Supervisor of Ceremonies. This is Zhu Yijun's version of "Shangbao Wen", which later generations called "circulation reading".
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With Wang Zhuoyu firing the first shot against the New Deal. In June, the censors and governors took action upon hearing the news. They launched a fierce attack on everything from salt exposure, examination success, Zhu Xizhong's title of king, Tianshui Zhanbao was slaughtered, etc., and first gave Yuanfu Zhang Juzheng a big meal - until June In the middle of the year, there were more than 40 memorials to impeach Zhang Juzheng.
In the early days of impeaching Zhang Juzheng, Zhu Yijun was not aware of the dynasty dispute. Because after Zhang Juzheng took office, he would be given the opportunity to participate in affairs every month - this was the method of controlling the top and bottom in the ancestral family law.
The specific operation is as follows: If Zhu Yijun wants to replace Zhang Juzheng, he only needs to select one of the monthly impeachment memorials for Zhang Juzheng and hand it over to the court. Zhang Juzheng will not be able to rest in his position and will have to resign.
Of course, such memorials are not serious faults. They are usually minor problems such as Zhang Juzheng not dressing neatly or coughing in front of his mouth. Occasionally, there are some bigger problems such as "the mansion is not as magnificent as the prince", and Zhu Yijun has to do it. Make a statement. For example, last year he arranged for a senior official to send two large paintings to Zhang Juzheng's home, "Mr. Zhuang's Mansion is Sensual and Colorful". In this way, the court knew that Zhang Juzheng's holy family remained as before.
However, after Zhu Yijun stayed in Zhongzhong and read several copies, the memorial came like a flurry, and he knew that it was the first wave of conservative counterattacks. Zhu Yijun originally wanted to communicate with Zhang Juzheng, but he didn't mention it after several small meetings. It was a bit like sitting tight on the Diaoyutai, unmoving in all eight winds, so Zhu Yijun calmed down and watched the changes.
On June 20th of the second year of Wanli, Nanjing Huke wrote a memorial to Yu Maoxue in Shizhong, which was the pinnacle of this "countercurrent" attack. The master finally made Zhang Juzheng and Zhu Yijun angry.
Yu Maoxue "stated five things" in his memorial, one of which was Chongdun Da. Yu Maoxue directly attacked the emperor and said: "Since your Majesty came to the throne, you have established the rules for passing the examination and the rules for returning to office for a long time. The rules for applying for the constitutional examination and the penalty for severe delay, all ministers have to work hard to fulfill their duties. However, those who overestimate the ministers will be punished by the government. Strictness is harsh, and Dharma secrets are disturbing, which is not the way to cultivate vitality and preserve the general body. In the past, Gao Tao praised Emperor Shun with his broad slips, and Ji Dan declared that he became the king with his daggers. May your Majesty, the two monarchs of Xianxian, pay attention to gentleness and restraint, and maintain the general style but be brief. The red text is full of slight imperfections, but the small ones are forgiven."
The general idea of this passage is that Your Majesty, you are too strict in your examination law, and ministers and workers, big and small, cannot "cultivate their vitality and retain their general body." Yu Maoxue also gave Zhu Yijun two positive examples: Gaotao was very tolerant to his ministers and people, and Duke Zhou told King Cheng to be honest and tolerant in his administration.
How does Yu Maoxue want the emperor to be honest and tolerant? Yu Maoxue said: "Lunzhou is based on peace, but not on the edict of responsibility. Government orders are based on loyalty and not exclusiveness... The common people are lenient and strict, and the government is based on harmony." The general idea is that the emperor Don't keep saying (the purpose of assigning responsibility) that this is not completed, that must be done well. Everyone is working hard, but you are making it very difficult for me. If you relax, it is the so-called "combining leniency and severity, and achieving peace in political affairs."
The second is Qin Jianer (note: an upright minister). Yu Maoxue said: "The road of speech is clear, and the governance is critical. The masters of the Han and Tang Dynasties may stop their chariots to accept the words of tears and sighs, or they may express their power with the admonishment of ten gradual and ten thoughts."
And after you ascend the throne, Emperor, what will happen to our government? "A straightforward minister is often reprimanded! A man who dares to speak out is moved to another place! ... May your Majesty accept others' words in vain and seek advice from others. There is no point in punishing or relegating someone because of a small problem." Cross-examine and ask for advice from the Ministry of Officials to record those who are loyal and admonished but not cruel."
In this passage, Yu Maoxue nakedly hinted to the emperor, you have been tricked by Zhang Juzheng. He has driven away those who dare to speak out from you, so quickly ask the officials to call them back. In this way, "Holy virtues will spread day by day, but evil will not dare to steal."
The third is to be careful about famous instruments. Yu Maoxue said, Your Majesty, you have given favor to the palace minister and eunuch Zheng Zhen, and your nephew Xuan has been appointed as the guard of thousands of households. The favor is very generous. Then you can no longer control it, "Not long ago, I asked for management, and soon I asked for orders. Your Majesty agreed to all requests before the subordinates discussed it." Zhu Yijun saw this expression, that was done by Empress Dowager Li, what are you doing with my head? ?
The fourth day is called "precepts". Yu Maoxue's picture here is very revealing, and he directly attacks the emperor and Zhang Juzheng for changing the ancestral family law: "Poetry chants Yao Zhang, and writings lead the way for ancestors. In recent years, those who build white are dazzling, and those who write over are selfish. Today, I will establish this with a certain statement. A certain law is in place, and tomorrow it will be stopped with a certain word; today a certain law is updated in a certain word, and tomorrow it will be repeated in a certain word. Laws and regulations are constantly being updated, but they are always in violation of the law."
Yu Maoxue was still sensible. He did not explicitly say that the emperor should change the family law of his ancestors. He said that Zhang Juzheng, Ge Shouli, Wang Guoguang and others "showed off their wonders when they built something white", and their suggestions and advice were unreliable, so he described them as "showing off their wonders".
As for the emperor, he said that "those who answer questions are selfish" and clearly said that he was the supervisor of rites, but in Zhu Yijun's opinion, he had already pointed his nose at the emperor and scolded him! Because Yu Maoxue immediately said, "May your Majesty give orders to all ministers and abide by the Constitution!"
Yu Maoxue mentioned five points in total, and Zhu Yijun was most sensitive to the fourth point. Because this made Zhu Yijun's purpose of "constitutional reform" known to the court during the incident, and added unnecessary resistance to the policy of "reforming the law even if he did not say it".
What made Zhang Juzheng extremely angry was the fifth article of Yu Mao's theory, which is to guard against tyrants.
Yu Maoxue said: "Recently, I have seen that the ministers and governors are often the first to be praised for their achievements in covering the border. However, it is still said that planning and publicity is the best example. When the Zhuozhou Bridge is completed, the world knows that it is the Holy Mother who helps people and things. He is benevolent, and the department discusses merits and even praises the achievements of cabinet ministers and ministers of ceremony. Although the rules are still the same, the words refer to offering alms. The merits of Duke Zhou are indeed great, and they are all worthy of the ministers!"
Afraid that Zhu Yijun would not understand, Yu Maoxue further explained to the emperor that your sage and kindness were all used by Zhang Juzheng to put gold on his face.
"The ministers who are close to me are rewarded, and the simplicity comes from the emperor's heart. If you are greedy for heaven's merit and claim your own strength, then the wise will not be able to do it. I hope that your majesty will give orders to this department, and it is only appropriate to state the merits and deeds directly... Please give me your thanks... .... As for the merits of the cabinet ministers and the service of the close ministers and bodyguards, it is a long-standing lesson learned from the sage, and the national canons are preserved. Especially, we should not praise them arbitrarily in order to criticize them."
Yu Maoxue is here, almost naked, driving a wedge between Zhu Yijun and Zhang Juzheng. He told Zhu Yijun that the governor had achieved great achievements. He never mentioned your wise leadership, but always said that it was Zhang Juzheng who "organized the publicity force."
No matter what happened, as long as the governor and other ministries showed their merits, they would "follow the old tradition of exaggeration and show off the sight and sound" to praise the achievements of cabinet ministers and ministers. Yu Maoxue writes the entire memorial, but the key point is this: "My husband, Duke Zhou, has done a great job, and all the ministers should do it!"
