The nephew and uncle discussed it for a long time, but they couldn't come up with anything. Seeing that it was getting late, Zhang Xiaoyi sincerely left a meal, but Wu Yun disturbed him. After having a drink, he staggered away with the two big fish that Zhang Gui picked out.
The next day, news came that because the scholars in Fucheng had joined forces to resist taxes, the leading scholars were beaten up by Ling Shihong, a scholar from Guangdong, and their honors were taken away. This suddenly stirred up a hornet's nest, and all the scholars in Guangdong rushed to Guangzhou. It was said that they were going to Guangzhou. Weeping Confucius Temple.
Cai Ruxian, the governor of Guangdong, was on his way to Guangzhou. He was shocked when he heard the news. He called Sui Yong and Ling Shihong, the prefects of Guangzhou, to the governor's office. He first got angry with Ling Shihong and then said to Sui Yong: "Please make efforts to appease your government, otherwise if We all have something to do with the large-scale 'crying temple'!"
Ling Shihong, courtesy name Chengzhao, was a Jinshi in the 35th year of Jiajing reign. He has now passed his destiny. He had been working as an official for nearly thirty years, and had reached the fourth rank of the Imperial Academy with the title of deputy inspector. At this time, he had no explanation for Cai Ruxian's scolding.
According to the law, although the academic officials are local officials, the governors are not allowed to interfere in academic affairs. But since all the students who entered the school were still holding the title of deputy inspector or minister, it was only natural for the governor to reprimand him - the so-called governor was not allowed to interfere in academic affairs, which actually meant that the governor was not allowed to ask for entrance exams and the like. , Ling Shihong caused instability in the place, and Futai could only suffer a few scoldings at him.
Sui Yong, the prefect of Guangzhou, was born in a bitter family. Before he became rich, his family was poor. Although he has been an official for many years and has a rich eunuch, the shadow of his youth is too great, and he still has a vague hatred of the rich. Seeing Cai Ruxian speaking harshly to Ling Shihong and asking him to "pacify" him, he snorted coldly in his heart, raised his hands and said to Cai Ruxian: "Futai, although Ling Xuedao is a bit arrogant, I think what he did is not out of character! "
"In the tenth year of Wanli, the imperial court issued the "Edict on the Regulations for the Licensing and Management of Private Schools", ordering students all over the world to "abide by Zhongni's Four Do's Instructions. Anyone who disobeys the teacher's teachings, makes false claims about his position, engages in private litigation, or even intimidates the government will be punished." It should be strictly prohibited to enter the Superintendent's Way in all places. 'Now students in the government are collaborating to interfere with our province's tax reform policy. What Ling Xuedao did is to uphold the academic style and kill the evil spirit. The lower officials think that there is no big mistake!"
The words were so strong that Cai Ruxian's face flashed with anger. He said with a straight face: "Prefect of the Sui Dynasty, when we govern, we must uphold the will of the emperor. He Xinyin vindicated, Guo Siji judged the situation, the emperor's intention to be a good scholar is very clear-" He added an accent to the word "prefect", meaning Reminding your subordinates to distinguish between big and small.
Sui rolled his triangular eyes and sneered: "What Futai said is true. Guo Siji created an unjust case, why should he be killed? According to the law, it should not be exiled. If the imperial court really wants to 'prejudice' a scholar, no one will kill him." You can't make a mistake! Only one was exiled and his home was not confiscated. It can be seen that Shangyi's intention has not changed since Wanli ten years ago." He also added an accent to the word "Yourong", which was a small compliment to his superior. Return the favor.
Before his boss could refute, he continued: "Besides, what is the biggest goal now? I thought it was the 'tax reform'! When the Great Reform first started, the scholars supported by the landlords in the south of the Yangtze River encouraged the scholars and supported the great masters in the south of the Yangtze River. You can see what happened to Futai."
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As Sui Yong talked, Ling Shihong's mouth opened wider and wider. Because he usually regarded himself as a pure man, he looked down upon the Sui magistrate who had a mud-legged background. Although the two were both in the fourth rank, they had occupied the Qingliu Huaxuan when they entered the Superintendent's Path, and they were also older than Sui Yong. They usually had a sense of superiority, so the two did not deal with them very much.
Unexpectedly, in the face of Cai Ruxian's scolding, even though he was not doing well, the irrelevant person like the Sui Prefect went berserk. Ling Shihong felt mixed emotions and secretly vowed in his heart that he must be brothers with the Sui Prefect in the future.
Cai Ruxian's face was green at first, but as Sui Yong laid out the truth one by one, his complexion first turned from green to red, and then returned to normal. Later, the corners of his mouth moved upward, turning into a very warm smile.
When Sui Yong finished speaking, Cai Ruxian pointed at him with a smile and said: "What a Sui Zhuangyou, I just said 'comfort', look at your big tricks, I can't even get a word in - according to you What should I do?" He smiled, leaning his neck towards Sui Yong, and bending his body, as if he was sincerely asking for advice.
When Sui Yong saw his superior, Corporal Li Xian, getting up, he also changed his expression to Hao Ran's, bowed his hands on the chair and said, "I don't hesitate to say what I say. Please forgive me, Mr. Futai."
"I don't know about your explosive temper? You don't need to be hypocritical -" Cai Futai sat upright, picked up the tea cup and drank slowly. Although Sui Yong was told not to be fussy, he changed the subject and said: "Zhuang You is so well-known, but does it come from the word 'The Journey of the Great Way' in the Book of Rites?"
"Futai is full of poems and books, and he has a lot of economics and knowledge. He is right. The title of Xiaguan comes from 'Strength is useful', but it just means self-improvement."
"Well, good! A good name, a good nickname, and a good job as an official!"
"I am ashamed, I am ashamed to be praised by Futai, and I am honored by Huagong."
Ling Shihong continued to open his mouth and said with shame: "How did I get to the fourth rank? No wonder it took thirty years to become a Tixue. This Sui Dynasty will have unlimited use in the future!" He secretly vowed not only to be brothers with the Sui Dynasty magistrate, but also to be his brother from now on. To curry favor with him.
The governor's attitude changed, and the magistrate's arrogance was revealed. The two of them talked in the alley, and Ling Shihong, the instigator, became a bystander. After listening to the two of them talking about tax reform for a while, he finally couldn't help but said: "Master Futai, I wonder what the regulations are for this 'Crying Temple' matter?"
Cai Ruxian heard the question and glanced at him with disgust, but his eyes couldn't help but look at Sui Yong. Sui Yong pondered for a moment and said seriously: "Master Futai, I think this matter can be dealt with in a multi-pronged manner."
Both Cai Ruxian and Ling Shihong are willing to hear the details. Sui Yong said: "The imperial court's decree for us in Guangdong is to pilot it. Over the years, I have repeatedly tasted it, and all the 'pilots' are probably a big advantage." Cai Ruxian became more interested after hearing this, with a big smile on his face.
"First of all, it is cheap to govern in places like ours. If there is a pilot project and there is a little trouble under the governance, as long as the content of the pilot project can be mentioned, the imperial court will often let it go, so as not to chill the courage of the local people to do things. This is One."
"Secondly, money is cheap. For example, when the reform was just beginning, Zhongxing County asked Wang to clean up the world's unruly people. His hometown, Jiangling, was the first to pilot it. People at the time said that he was the first to set an example. What was the result? After half of the clearing, he passed the exam. And after it is fully rolled out, those who can't do 80% or less will be considered failed!"
"Once again, local officials are at their advantage. In recent years, the imperial court has had personnel changes, and all the local officials who have done well in the experiment have been promoted - I checked, and there is no exception!"
After saying these words, Cai Ruxian breathed heavily. He touched his beard and smiled: "Is it true?"
Sui Yong replied: "I entered the Qingliu Huaxuan in Futai High School. I have been serving as an official in Beijing these years. I didn't know that these things also existed in local official circles. Those of us who started from county magistrates, how can we just lower our heads and do coolies? We are always working hard." You have to look up and look at the direction of the court - after Mr. Liang Menglong entered the cabinet, we all said that the direction of the court has changed, and that local officials will have a bright future, so why don't we just look at the newspaper and see clearly?"
Then he gently flattered him and said: "Futai was appointed as a local official from the capital, which is in line with the principle of 'the prime minister starts from the prefecture and county'. If the tax reform pilot is completed, the position of minister will be just around the corner. If the holy family is excellent, It’s not an unreasonable thought to join the cabinet.”
When Cai Ruxian heard this, he was overjoyed at first, and then murmured to himself: "This mud-legged guy is a village custom. His speech is so straightforward that it makes the disgusting thing next to him look down on him." He glanced at the disgusting thing next to him named Ling and saw him. His mouth opened wide, as if he wanted to worship Sui Yong, and he felt even more disgusted in his heart.
But he said with a smile on his face: "Zhuang You is ridiculous, I don't dare to think so." I was afraid that he would say those scratchy words again, so I asked: "Zhuang You, tell me about the 'Crying Temple' What's going on, is the plan going to work out?"
Sui Yong said with a smile: "Futai is what the Ming court wants, and it has a clear idea of how to deal with it. If you are a low-ranking official, you should just give it a try -"
"It is said that 'a scholar's rebellion will not happen in three years'. They are just helpless and helpless people, what can they do? In the past, those who could make trouble could only use 'clear discussion' to control the government and bully the county magistrate. Nowadays, Whether we, the local officials, can advance depends entirely on passing the examination - even if the 'Qing Discussion' is not smelly, as long as we pass the examination, we will definitely be promoted within three to five years."
Today, Cai Ruxian was simply taught a lesson by his subordinate magistrate, and he was dumbfounded. Sui Yong continued: "Perhaps they can arouse public opinion, and the subordinates think that there is no need to worry about this issue. Nowadays, public opinion is fierce, and everyone thinks that the industry and commerce have made a lot of money through the reform, but they also cheat and cheat, and are unkind for the sake of wealth. The so-called Not worrying about the scarcity but the inequality, these people have long been envied and jealous, and the bitter people wish they had some bad luck just to watch the fun - how big a splash can these measures make?"
At this time, Cai Ruxian was as if he was enlightened and kept saying wonderful things! Sui Yong was praised by his superiors. He grinned and said, "Actually, I have already prepared for this."
Cai Ruxian was convinced by the Sui magistrate and asked him what preparations he had made. Sui Yong's triangular eyes were full of teasing, and he smiled and said: "Wait until they enter the city, so and so." Cai Ruxian and Ling Shihong laughed wildly after hearing his dangerous idea.
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