There was no need for Gu Shilong to use the son involved as a reference first. More than a month after the impeachment of Li Xiang's body, Li Chongsi finally found a figure who could not be ignored from the father and grandfather of Li Xiang's widow: Hui'an Bo Zhang Wei.
In the Yangxin Hall, Yang Tinghe's expression was ugly.
Hui'an Bo Zhang Wei is now in charge of the fifth military camp among the three major camps after the reset!
This is a recruitment of fifty thousand soldiers! It is an important force used to suppress resistance when the new law is implemented in the world.
Nowadays, Zhu Houcong is deeply involved and simple. From the outside, it seems that the new party is in charge of major events.
Now, he looked at the file and suddenly asked: "Why do you say that the Zheng family should not be underestimated?"
Shi Yuan answered on his behalf: "Your Majesty does not know something. In the 14th year of Hongwu, the Hu Weiyong case implicated the Zheng family in Pujiang County, eastern Zhejiang. Six brothers of the head family competed to offend the crime, and there was a lot of discussion in Nanjing. At that time, Cao Guogong attacked eastern Zhejiang. After hearing about the Zheng family, he said that the Zheng family had not been separated for hundreds of years since the Zhao and Song Dynasties, and thousands of people of the same clan lived together. Taizu was surprised and summoned Zheng Lian, the head of the Zheng family, to see him and ask about his family tradition."
Zhu Houcong heard that he introduced the background in such detail, and knew that there must be many follow-ups to this matter, so he motioned for him to continue.
"Zheng Lian replied that the Zheng family had followed the eight-character ancestral precepts and followed them through the generations, so the clans were harmonious and prosperous from generation to generation. The eight-character saying was: Always follow the ancestral precepts and do not listen to women's words. Taizu believed this deeply, and it was because of the "ancestral precepts" "Xun Lu" was written in the sixth year of Hongwu and revised in the ninth year, but Taizu still didn't feel that it was complete. Hearing that he had a prosperous descendant, brothers, friends and brothers, Taizu then asked carefully how to implement the eight-character ancestral precept."
"Your Majesty, Zheng Lian answered the family history in detail and described its essentials. Taizu was very impressed and gave him the name 'The First Family in Jiangnan'. In the "Huang Ming Ancestral Instructions" which was revised in the 28th year, there is an ancestral instruction of the Zheng family. The essence of family tradition." Shi Yue looked at Zhu Houcong solemnly, "There are stories later. When Emperor Taizong was in Jingnan, Zheng Lian's younger brothers Zheng Ji and Zheng Wei were by Jianwenjun's side and never left him. After the Jingnan battle, Zheng Lian The family no longer abides by the ancestral precepts and separates, and the name of the first family in Jiangnan no longer exists."
Yang Tinghe added: "At that time, Song Jinglian and Song Wenxian specially revised the 168 articles of the "Zheng Family Model" for the Zheng family, which still emphasized ethics. The essence of the family ethics, aesthetic education, and honest government was as follows: When descendants become officials, there are those who have used stolen ink. When they are alive, their genealogies will be deleted and their records will be deleted. When they die, their tablets will not be included in the ancestral hall. Of those who have been officials in the Zheng family for generations, it is true that no one has been dismissed from office because of corruption."
Zhu Houcong understood.
It was once famous and well received.
"The Imperial Order and Ancestor Instructions" is related to the Zheng family. When Zhu Di was in trouble, the Zheng family could be called loyal. The previous stories of the Zheng family were enough to be called filial and righteous, and they were honest when serving as officials. The Confucian values of loyalty, filial piety, etiquette, justice and integrity probably gave the Zheng family their reputation among the scholars.
Now, this Zheng family who was once loyal to Zhu Yunwen actually has a relationship with Li Xiang.
Zhu Houcong looked at the file and asked: "Although Li Xiang's widow is named Zheng Kejing's daughter, is she actually Zheng Kejing's sister? Zheng Kejing withstood the interrogation, but his father was old and frail, and confessed that his daughter was actually Zhang Kejing. Weiwaishi?"
Li Chongsi nodded solemnly: "On that day, one of the commanders-in-chief of Yewumen and Chengtianmen was Hui'an Bo's old general, and the other was Hui'an Bo's in-laws. The connection between Hui'an Bo and the Zheng family and this matter is clear at a glance. , if we continue to pursue this vigorously, we will first investigate Uncle Hui An, and secondly, pursue the crimes of the Zheng family. If Uncle Hui An dares to do this, he must have someone to rely on!"
"Zheng Kejing was summoned and sentenced, and Zhang Wei naturally already knew about it." Zhu Houxuan clicked his tongue, "One is a distinguished minister, and the other is the first Jiangnan family with a good reputation in Shilin. On the surface, they are just admonitions. In terms of reason, , I shouldn't go on like this. If I go on, it will really be that Mr. Yang Ge has hijacked me. Look, there are smart people who have already seen the clues. This is both throwing stones to ask for directions and starting a fire."
Yang Tinghe was not in the mood to joke: "Your Majesty, will the Jin Yiwei and the inner factory gain anything?"
In order to reassure him, Zhu Houcong naturally said that he had arrangements on both the Jinyiwei and Neicang lines.
Zhu Houcong nodded: "Of course I have gained something. Previously, I ordered Zhang Wei to take charge of the five military camps, and everyone had objections. I ordered him to take charge of the last five military camps. Zhang Wei did not want to repay his kindness, but instead acted like this. He should be dealt with strictly."
Wang Xian, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, looked at him in surprise: Isn't it a routine that the success is worse than the performance?
Zhang Wei had been the admiral of the regiment camp during the Hongzhi and Zhengde years, but during the campaign against Liu Liu and Liu Qi, he supported his own troops and played tricks on the people, and was imprisoned by Emperor Zhengde. If it hadn't been for the amnesty later, I'm afraid my life would have been long gone. If you save a life, you will always have to pay a salary, be dismissed from your job, and live in leisure.
Five years later, he asked for his salary to be restored, but Zhu Houzhao only approved half of it, which shows how dirty he was at that time.
But after Zhu Houzhao fell into the water and became seriously ill in the fifteenth year of Zhengde, he was appointed as the admiral to oversee the regiment camp.
After Zhu Houcong came to the throne, he made indiscriminate cuts and reorganized the three major camps, which initially allowed him to relax. Could it be that it was at that time that he held a grudge because he was dismissed and had a lot of benefits and power taken away?
"Your Majesty, what should we do at this time?" Yang Tinghe did not hear from his answer what Jinyiwei and the inner factory had gained. "Hui'an Bo has 50,000 people. Seeing that Zheng and his son were summoned and remained unmoved, he must have someone to rely on. !”
"Relying on your own bravery." Zhu Houcong said calmly, "He can't change the world. If he was really smart, how could he be so domineering when he conquered Liu Liu and Liu Qi in the past? Mr. Ge, don't worry. In the capital camp, I have set it up since the beginning. It’s arranged.”
Yang Tinghe looked at Cui Yuan, Yao Rong, and Jiang Mian in confusion.
The resettlement of the three major camps has always been led by Jiang Mian and co-organized by Cui Yuan. The current associate director of the Jingying Rongzheng also controls the food and salary supply of the Jingying.
Jiang Mian also looked confused, only Cui Yuan lowered his head slightly.
Yang Tinghe sighed in his heart: Although it is necessary for the Beijing camp to guard against important officials of the imperial court, he is sitting on the fire after all.
He was too lazy to worry about these details and asked directly: "The case has been investigated here, what to do next? Since the Jingnan, the Zheng family has been separated. Nowadays, when officials are selected by the court, only three generations of family background are asked during the imperial examination, which cannot Let’s find out which officials surnamed Zheng are actually from the Zheng family in Pujiang. Seeing that there is a daughter who is Hui’an’s wife, I don’t know what arrangements the Zheng family has made over the years and what their purpose is.”
Zhu Houcong only sighed: "This is the first family in the south of the Yangtze River that can be said to be an example of loyalty, filial piety, etiquette, justice and shame. Speaking of which, I suddenly thought of two things. First, Fang Muxian's adopted son was known for his loyalty, filial piety, etiquette, justice and shame. Secondly, Zhu Yunming also wrote in "Wild Notes" that when the common people's country was destroyed, he shaved his hair and rode away in a harness. In Volume 73 of the Yingzong Records, in November of the fifth year of Zhengtong, another old monk claimed to be It’s my job to write articles.”
Yang Tinghe and others opened their mouths blankly: What do you mean?
After the ban was lifted during the Tianshun period, Zhu Yunwen was no longer officially called a commoner, and he himself was also called Jianwenjun.
First, it was Fang Muxian who claimed to be Fang Xiaoru, and then it was the descendants of the Zheng family who were Zhu Yunwen's former ministers in the East Palace. What did the emperor mean by mentioning these?
Everyone couldn't help but feel terrified.
Zhu Houcong looked at their expressions but waved his hand: "It's just an unreasonable association with the old affairs of the previous dynasty. The current situation is nothing more than learning and new laws, and many interested people are looking for a name. After I succeeded to the throne, there has been a lot of discussion about the legal system. "
...Everyone: That’s not the first time you had a grand ceremony, but later on you had to welcome Emperor Jing into the temple.
Zhu Houcong continued: "At this time, the inner factory's income is the most important thing, and you must have never thought of it."
Yang Tinghe couldn't help but ask: "What clues are there?"
Zhu Houcong smiled slightly: "Qufu, Shandong Province, Yan Shenggong."
Yang Tinghe's scalp suddenly became numb and he exclaimed: "Mr. Yan Shenggong?"
Since the second year of Zhihe in the Song Dynasty, the eldest descendant of Confucius has been named Yan Shenggong. Today's Duke Yansheng is the 62nd generation grandson of Confucius, named Kong Wenshao.
In the first year of Zhengde, Zhu Houzhao inspected the school and called Kong Wenshao to be the official of Fendai. He ordered him to sit in Yilun Hall and listen to lectures. He was given banquets and rites, and he was given clothes, belts and treasures.
In the second year of Zhengde, Kong Wenshao came to congratulate him, and Zhu Houzhao gave him an imperial palindrome poem.
In the third year of Zhengde's reign, Kong Wenshao reported to the court: Kong's family had exempted one-third of the taxes and grains during the Chenghua period. Today, there are many poor people among the saints, and they beg for all the exemptions. Approved.
In the same year, Nishan, Zhusi academies and Zisi academy in Zouxian County had their own rituals every year, but no one was in charge of them. He invited his younger brother Kong Wen to be the master of ceremonies. Later, he was awarded the doctorate of Confucius Wenli and the Five Classics, and was responsible for the ritual affairs of Zisi Academy. The two academies of Zujunshan and Zhusi each have one academic director, and they recommend the sage among the Confucian people to fill the position.
In the fifth year of Zhengde's reign, Kong Wenshao came to congratulate his wife. He ordered the imperial physician to diagnose and treat his wife and give her a precious meal. Madam Yi Guining died in her residence in the capital, and officials were ordered to offer sacrifices. The post was returned to her for mourning, and she was given a generous sum of money.
Later, Zhu Houzhao inspected the school again and called Kong Wenshao to observe the ceremony. He often gave him a gold-woven unicorn and scarlet suit and a crown and belt to show his excellence.
Whenever Kong Wenshao celebrated the Longevity Festival, he would also send congratulations. Even if he was ill, he would force himself to come.
Nowadays, Zhu Houcong, who has succeeded to the throne for nearly four years, does not do much on his birthday, Wanshou Festival.
Inspection? Why go to the Imperial College?
A royal gathering during the Zhengdan Festival? Those who were in Beijing were welcome to participate, but Zhu Houcong did not summon those who were not in Beijing - these people came to Beijing by boat and train, and they were all required to do corvee labor, and the station system had to pay for their entertainment.
Interaction with Confucius and Yan Shenggong? No.
Not only did it not exist, but it also developed a practical theory - Yang Tinghe made it clear that the theory of the three principles of heaven, matter and man came from the emperor.
The counselors finally became restless, and Yang Tinghe couldn't help but said: "Practical learning also comes from Neo-Confucianism!"
Zhu Houcong only chuckled.
They are all sensible people, and this is a dispute over the right to interpret Scripture.
What is even more terrifying now is Yan Shenggong’s appeal.
In the minds of Yang Ting and these Confucian disciples, she is the true saint queen. The reason why it is named Yanshenggong is to take the meaning of the continuous development of the descendants of the saints and the endless reproduction from generation to generation, which represents the highest state of respecting Confucius and worshiping the saints.
How many aristocratic families were there in the world? Only the Kong family truly transcended all dynasties.
In Qufu, there are more than 50 sacrifices to Confucius every year. In spring, summer, autumn and winter, four Shangding, four Zhongding, eight small sacrifices, as well as festival days, new moons and moons of each month, and even the twenty-four solar terms must be sacrificed, and different sacrifices cannot replace each other.
The sacrificial specifications are very complicated, with a large number of people dedicated to serving the sacrifices, including trumpet households, cannon lighting households, slaughter households, water boilers, ice transport households, salt transport households, etc., and the waste of property is countless.
What about the honor of the Kong family?
During the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, two thousand hectares of sacrificial land were designated. The rent was collected every year for temple worship, and I was appointed as Yan Sheng Gong Linlu.
In February of the fifth year of Yongle, another seventy-three hectares of land were given to support the temple.
In August of the fourth year of Zhengtong, the Ministry of Household Affairs announced that there would be 500 tenant households and 2,000 people to collect grains for sacrifices.
The entire Kong family, and all the children of the Kong family in Qufu, as long as they are registered in the family tree, do not have to worry about any taxes or servitude.
Throughout the Ming Dynasty, there were at least two seasons of worshiping Confucius in spring and autumn.
[Every time during the Spring and Autumn Period when Confucius was sacrificed, the instructors and students would force the sacrifices to disturb the people. All prefectures and counties also have this disadvantage. Please determine the etiquette: each pig weighs seventy catties, each goat weighs twenty catties, and each sheep weighs thirty catties. The remaining items were not produced by those who produced them. Deer and rabbits were replaced by sheep, and hazelnuts and chestnuts were replaced by local fruits. Official Feng Xian was ordered to strictly prohibit the appointment of instructors to teach students and not to disturb the people. 】
This is just a memorial from a county magistrate during the Yongle period, in order to determine the ceremonial specifications for offering sacrifices to Confucius - and this was under the condition that reducing the specifications would not disturb the people.
Shi Yun subconsciously replied: "Your Majesty, but Duke Yan Sheng has some objections to practical studies? Or maybe Your Majesty has not summoned Duke Yan to congratulate him and give him a reward?"
He only thought about the huge impact that Yan Shenggong would have if he came forward.
Zhu Houcong just looked at him quietly without any change in his expression.
Shi Yuan felt furious in his heart and realized what the situation was now - it was said that the world's thoughtful people were connecting among the vassal kings, relatives, and gentry to plan major events, and then he brought up Yan Shenggong.
Kong Wenshao’s first wife is Li Dongyang’s daughter! Who is Li Dongyang? The chief minister of the Zhengde Dynasty, in the eighteen years he has been in the cabinet, his disciples and old friends are all over the world!
Zhu Houcong then said calmly: "In Qufu, the recent discussion heard in the inner factory is like this. Someone from the Kong family said: There are only three families in the world, Shandong Kong, Jiangxi Zhang, Fengyang Zhu. Jiangxi Zhang, Taoist morale. Fengfeng. Yangzhu, it breaks out in other people's homes, and it's a small family spirit."
Yang Tinghe was frightened when he heard this: "...Your Majesty, calm down."
"Are I angry?" Zhu Houcong grinned, "I feel that the root cause of why I was so disappointed with Confucianism has been found. This is probably because the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked. The descendants of Confucius have multiplied to this day, and their knowledge is Without making any progress, we now feel that the Confucius family is the most noble in the world, which is lamentable and pathetic."
When the counselors heard the meaning of these words, their hearts were pounding.
If you really want to argue, Kong Wenshao probably really couldn't sit still: after all, the emperor has now put forward the three principles of heaven, matter and man on the basis of Neo-Confucianism and Xinxue. The practical science and dialectics derived from it have a way to surpass Confucianism. The meaning of the gate flag.
But all the officials and gentry in the world have to share the burden of taxes and servitude. What should the Confucius family do? The Kong family's land in Shandong has actually been measured in units of 100,000 acres over the years.
Before, Yang Ting and the others always felt that there would be exceptions to everything. In this matter, the Kong family will probably be a special case. After all, the new law had not yet been implemented in all provinces, and the matter of clearing up Shandong's water conservancy, under the care of Yang Tinghe, was not prepared to touch the nerves of the Kong family.
but now……
Yang Tinghe asked in a seductive voice: "Your Majesty... the world's monks..."
Zhu Houcong waved his hand: "Ignore those for now. Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism are all different. Monk and Taoism are directly connected to the people. Confucianism is separated by Taoism, gentry, and official school."
...The great thought was still felt by them: one day, His Majesty will also take action on the preferential treatment enjoyed by monks and Taoists.
"Your Majesty, this minister is not just a traitor!" Yang Tinghe's voice was extremely dry, "Dong Yansheng...is he really involved in this matter?"
Zhu Houcong waved his hand again: "Don't worry, I know the importance. I hope Yan Shenggong also knows the importance. Of course, if he doesn't know the importance, I still know the importance."
It sounded like a tongue twister, but everyone understood it.
If the Kong family is wise, they will still have honor after all, but it will be smaller than before. If the Kong family doesn't know the importance, they may be in for a big disaster.
But His Majesty said that he knew the severity, so... he wouldn't do anything.
But the impact on Yang Ting and them was too great.
Looking at the emperor with a calm expression, they really did not expect that after embarking on the path of reform, they would be involved in a dispute over knowledge. Now they would have to go to the pinnacle of knowledge to fight for the right to interpret scriptures and fight against the spirit of the Confucian disciples all over the world. The leader is Yan Shenggong.
"Are you afraid?" Zhu Houcong asked.
(End of chapter)
