When the decree came out, both the government and the public were shocked.
How many people spend a lifetime climbing from the sixth or seventh level to the second level, and even only a very small number of them.
It has only been three years since Zhang Fujing picked the third flower in May of the 16th year of Zhengde.
If it had been in the past, when Zhang Fujing was temporarily appointed governor of Guangdong, there would have been a lot of advice flying around. So what if he is already forty-seven and his talent and experience are not bad? How could it rise so quickly?
But things are different now. Now there are people who are "conspirators", Qi Shence has left the capital, and the positions of senior officials in the court have been moving as fast as water, just like the huge waves of the new law that has taken shape.
Zhang Fujing has the power to kill and has experience in presiding over the implementation of new laws in Guangdong. Now he is going to governor Shandong.
The holy will is clear and there is no concealment.
Zhang Fujing responded that the reason why His Majesty once again took the initiative this time was because of what he said, "There should be a gap."
"On Confucius' Sacrifice Code".
[The expression of all things in the sacrificial ceremony must not be incorrect! The ancestors' sacrificial rituals need to be corrected. 】
[The first thing that is not right is to sacrifice to statues. Cheng Zhenggong once said: If a shadow is different, it is not the person it is. How about the workers doing it casually and with faith? Zhu Wengong also said: It is not appropriate to have an image in the original version of the Annunciation of Sainthood, but only the Lord can be installed during the Spring and Autumn Festival. 】
[There are statues in Guozijian today, but because of the old Yuan Dynasty, they were not made by the Holy Dynasty. In order to correct the ceremony of Confucius, it is better to use a wooden host, and its statues should be destroyed. 】
[The two unrighteous things are that the rituals are the same as worshiping heaven. Nowadays, the number of cattle is twelve, and the calf is used as a sacrifice. It is all used as a sacrifice to heaven, and it is not a proper etiquette. 】
[Sacrifice is called a palace, not a temple. Shu Liang He is the father of Confucius. Yan Lu, Zeng Dian, and Kong Li are the fathers of Yan, Zeng, and Zisi. The three sons share the temple courtyard. He and his fathers worship in the two verandas. They were the original sages. How can your heart be at peace? In order to uphold Confucius's sacrificial code, it is better to call the place of worship a temple rather than a palace. It should be further discussed whether the sages should be worshiped instead. 】
[The third thing that is incorrect is that the posthumous title is incorrect! Confucius wrote the "Spring and Autumn Annals", and the first book was the first month of the Spring King, so he respected the King of Zhou. If any of his princes arrogates the title of king, he will write a special letter to punish him. Therefore, Meng Ke said, "Confucius wrote the Spring and Autumn Annals, but the rebellious ministers and traitors were afraid." '】
[Looking at this, we can know the heart of Confucius. From Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, Confucius was given the title of King, to Wuzong of the Yuan Dynasty, he was given the title of Dacheng. Because of this, the dynasty did not correct it, and Confucius received the name of false accusation and arrogance. In order to rectify the Confucius sacrificial canon, it is appropriate to remove the title of king. Confucius considered it wrong for King Lu to tyrannize, but would he rather tyrannize the emperor's rites? 】
[I believe that Confucius, who has no teacher, has merits and virtues in the world for all generations, but his sacrificial rituals are not yet established, so he must not be unfair. I would like to adopt the opinions of the Confucian officials of the past and present, and ask the saints to look at them. I will still hold the meeting of the Ministry of Rites to wash away the bad habits of the previous generations, and it will always be a code that can be followed for hundreds of generations...]
The eloquent memorial was more shocking and incomprehensible than the emperor's decree for him.
The final point is just to say that the etiquette of worshiping Confucius is wrong.
Sacrificing statues is not in line with the views of Neo-Confucian masters like Cheng and Zhu, and it is a ritual that only started in the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty.
What does it mean that exceeding the specifications is equivalent to offering sacrifices to heaven? Only the Emperor can offer sacrifices to Heaven, and the standards for offering sacrifices to Confucius are the same as offering sacrifices to Heaven. Could it be that the Emperor is the son of Confucius?
The posthumous title is also wrong. Confucius himself hated others claiming the title of king. As a result, the posthumous title he is now posthumously given is King Wenxuan of Dacheng. Is it in line with his original intention?
Zhu Houcong clapped his legs and exclaimed: Is this using the spear of the son to attack the shield of the son, and using magic to defeat the magic?
Zhang Fujing's argument is based on the remarks of Cheng, Zhu, and Confucius. He is saying that Confucian officials of the past and present also have opinions on these matters, including but not limited to Xiong He, Wu Cheng, and Song Lian, the great Confucian scholars of the Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties.
And the most ruthless thing about this Taoism is naturally the proposal to dethrone Confucius.
Zhu Houcong had already seen what kind of discussion Zhang Fujing would cause in the world.
Because of Zhang Fujing's identity, this Daoshu has naturally developed a relationship with the new law, or in other words, it has a very strong connection in nature. The new party naturally needs support, but what about those who still want to muddy the waters? Should we endure it any longer and let Confucius' title of king be removed like this, we would still think that this is an excellent opportunity to fight back.
How dare you touch this matter?
Zhu Houcong once lamented: The so-called power struggle is, after all, a worldly affair mixed with interests and ideals and beliefs.
Now, the new law is interests, Confucius is ideals and beliefs, and whether to stand up in this big discussion or not, what to say if you stand up, is just human nature.
So Zhu Houconn wrote to criticize Zhu: Discuss!
…
In the third year of Jiajing's reign, Confucius was worshiped.
The original great ritual discussion in the Jiajing Dynasty has long since disappeared, but there is still a discussion about worshiping Confucius, and the protagonist is still Zhang Fuking.
The topic of discussion is no longer Zhu Houcong's way of inheriting the throne, but essentially the struggle between the emperor's legal system and the Confucian system for their influence on the world.
If etiquette is actually order, then this is essentially a great ritual discussion.
It is much more important than the battle over who the emperor recognizes as his father and the power between the king and the king. It can be called the enhanced version of the supreme ceremony.
The background includes: Gao Kewei, Meng Chun, Fang Dingchang and a large number of important ministers, gentry and wealthy businessmen have been arrested for treason. Zhang Wei and other nobles have also been interrogated for treason. The bombs against the King of Liao are intensively in Beijing. Southern Zhili and Huguang, Many places in Jiangxi are "actively reforming corruption" and disturbing the interests of the people.
The emperor sent Zhang Shatou to governor Shandong, and he actually approved his "Discussion on Confucius' Sacrifice Code": Discuss.
How to discuss?
The first one who was stubborn was the censor Li Guan.
Now forty-three, in the prime of life. A Jinshi in the twelfth year of Zhengde's reign, he is currently the censor of Shaanxi Province in the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
A native of Conghua County, Guangzhou Prefecture.
At a time when Guangdong officials were trying to keep a low profile and those who had survived Zhang Fujing's previous slaughter were "taking sides" in adopting the new law, Li Guan's rebuttal was impassioned:
[The Holy Ancestor was worshiped at the beginning of the ceremony, and all the gods in the world have lost their names, but the ancestor Confucius remains the same, good and profound. 】
[Your Majesty suspects that Confucius’s sacrifice was intended to be a sacrifice to heaven. The master is already out of reach, just like the sky cannot be climbed up by steps. Even if it is imitated by all the heavens, it is not an exaggeration. 】
【Since the Tang Dynasty, when Confucius was honored as King Wenxuan, he has used the emperor's rites and music. 】
[Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty tried to make Confucius the emperor, or that Zhou Zhi was the king, but it was inappropriate to add the title of emperor. As for Luo Congyan's theory, it is also possible to add the title of Emperor. In Zhou Dynasty, Dunyi believed that Confucius was worshiped as the infinite king for all generations, while Shao Yong thought that Zhongni would be the king for all generations. The only person who believes that Confucius should not be called a king is Wu Cheng. 】
【Don’t respect heaven and earth, and don’t respect your father and teacher. Your Majesty respects Heaven and respects your relatives, and you should not doubt that King Confucius is a tyrant. I hope that Your Majesty will study the opinions of the public and seek the best. 】
Very brief.
Zhu Houcong's reaction was also very brief: Beat.
When Mao Cheng scolded the emperor in person, he didn't even get a stick from the court, but Li Guan did.
the reason is simple.
At the court meeting, Zhu Houxuan said coldly: "Let's discuss the matter, don't put a big hat on my head." Li Guan's remarks are really a mockery of me for suspecting that Confucius has usurped the title of king with a villain's heart, so he followed Zhang Fujing. Please give me an order to discuss the Confucius Sacrifice Code. Is this Confucius Sacrifice Code appropriate? Should it be changed? How should it be changed? Let’s discuss the matter on a case-by-case basis. Why do I only suspect that the title of King Confucius is a tyrant?”
At Zuo Shunmen, there was the sound of a spanking and Li Guan's screams.
People inside and outside Fengtian Hall felt mixed emotions and trepidation.
But Emperor, are you trying to beat the first bird with a stick?
Zhang Fuking, who had not yet officially set off for Shandong, stood up at the front of the court for the first time and said loudly: "Your Majesty! Before Wang Zhengtai of Zhejiang took office, I heard something he said that was very enlightening. Everyone, Wang Zhitai asked, 'Sir, sir Holy Master, Your Majesty is so glad that you can worship the Imperial Highness. If you call him a king, how can there be a son of heaven who can worship the king! My minister Zhang Fuking deeply agrees!"
It has been a long time since Wang Hong went to Zhejiang, and the appointment was still before Li Xiang's death.
Zhang Fujing named them by name to prove that he did not just think of it because he wanted to be the governor of Shandong.
Now this question is extremely sharp: If Confucius is the king, how can the emperor worship Confucius?
If you hope that the emperor will still respect Confucius and worship Confucius in the future, then today's sacrificial ceremony is inappropriate!
If this is not changed, the emperor will no longer respect Confucius or worship Confucius.
Zhu Houcong acted very calmly about this, with no emotion on his face.
Zhang Fujing was about to resign and leave the capital after attending the court meeting. He only had to leave this question to Wang Hong.
Anyway, Zhang Fujing himself does not need to be involved in what happens next, and the other major home stadium is in Shandong.
What he petitioned for and what the emperor approved was for the Ministry of Rites to organize and negotiate.
Zhang Zilin, the Minister of Rites, must stand up, and Yang Tinghe naturally had to stand up earlier.
Forget it, this new party leader's path is getting more and more outrageous, and now he is going to go under the knife on his wife's head.
"Li Guanzhi's words are fallacious! The master can illuminate the way of the ancestors and accomplish the merits of all generations. He can equal the infinity of heaven and earth. Waiting for the sun and the moon to shine for a long time, he is inherently more virtuous than the teachings of the saints. Meng Ke's remarks about killing me He said: 'I have observed that the Master was far more virtuous than Yao and Shun.' From Yao and Shun to the Spring and Autumn Period, the Master was virtuous than the people of ancient times. Since the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the imperial examination has been the first step for the Confucian disciples in the world, and the world's talents can show their talents. "Study, isn't this system better than that of the Han, Jin, and North and South?"
"Cheng and Zhu continued the past and opened up the future. In the Ming Dynasty, we used Neo-Confucianism to promote literature and education and stabilize the world. Are the scholars in the world today more likely to study the ancient books of the forefathers of the Spring and Autumn Period, or more likely to study the collected commentaries of Cheng and Zhu? In this regard, according to His Majesty's Practical Studies, today's scholars can be said to be wiser than others. Proof of the ancients!”
"Li Guan Wushi moved to the cave sincerely, he only had a generous ambition, and kept his heart to protect his clear meaning, which can be said to be immeasurable. The Master said: If three people are walking together, there must be my teacher. Therefore, disciples do not have to Not as good as a teacher, a teacher does not have to be more virtuous than his disciples, there is a priority in learning the Tao, and there is a specialization in skills, that's all."
"Han Changli's "Shi Shuo" was written by Li Guan. Gentlemen despise a man who is a witch doctor, musician, and musician. Now his wisdom is beyond his reach. How strange it is! Only Your Majesty understands the principles of things and the great truth, and sets up an emperor. The Ming University College invites hundreds of workers to teach and teach all kinds of Dharma. This is the act of a sincere saint and an impermanent teacher."
"Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty called Confucius the supreme master. Since the Tang, Song and Yuan Dynasties, everyone has regarded the Master as the supreme master. This is no longer in line with the Master's teaching that "disciples do not have to be inferior to the master"! We respect the Master and should carry forward the past! According to my opinion, Master's great success The posthumous title of the Most Holy King Wenxuan only refers to his great achievements, and his merits can be revealed through literature and propaganda. The great achievements are the result of the Master's inheritance of knowledge from the past; the title of Wenxuan is the result of the Master's enlightenment in the future. Later generations will respect and worship him and call him the first teacher. If you don’t call yourself the king, then you can achieve great success and realize the original intention of Master Wenxuan!”
After Yang Tinghe said these words, he felt strangely happy.
To be honest, it's a bit addictive, this feeling of not worrying about how people will spray him in the future.
In short, the argument is the Master’s own words. A disciple does not have to be inferior to a teacher. We treat him as a teacher. Why don't we dare to have ambitions and say that in the future we will be better than our masters?
The Master has a spirit in heaven, so he should say, "You can teach me"!
Zhang Zilin looked at Yang Tinghe and sighed in his heart: You have finished taking pictures of the dragon's fart. There is still an argument in this that His Majesty's practical learning is in line with the path of the sages?
But sometimes, the more things challenge faith, the more people will lose their minds.
Finally, another one, Wang Rumei, stood up and said angrily: "When Zhou Dynasty declined and king Daoqi died, Confucius continued to write "Spring and Autumn" in commoner clothes; feudalism was destroyed and ritual music declined, Confucius taught "Poetry" as the king's teacher. "Book". The Six Classics, the legacy of the ancient sages and kings, were passed down due to Confucius's deletions and revisions. The collapse of rituals and music in the Spring and Autumn Period was due to Confucius's unyielding principles. The ancestors recounted Yao and Shun, chartered civil and military affairs, and gathered the sages to achieve great success. This is why he was more virtuous than Yao and Shun and allowed him to match heaven and earth!"
"The deeds of Yao and Shun are just like a passing cloud. The deeds that can be seen are broad but short-lived; the deeds that remain in people's hearts and customs are short but long. The deeds of the deeds are external, and sometimes disappear; the customs and customs of people's hearts are all within. , exist forever.”
"The master carries the lineage of Taoism on behalf of the emperor, transmits teachings, and spreads the holy knowledge to hundreds of generations. His influence on people's people's customs is astonishing! All people of flesh and blood respect their relatives. This is why this master is more virtuous than Yao and Shun. A common man can be a teacher for hundreds of generations. What he said became the law of the world, something that Yao and Shun could not do."
"What Master Gai said is the eternal Tao, which is applicable to all the world; what he does is the eternal virtue, which can be passed down to all generations and can be followed. If he is as virtuous as the heaven and the earth, as bright as the sun and the moon, isn't he a great sage! Not a great sage. But who can reach this far! How can it be changed that he is posthumously called the Great Saint Wenxuan King and has been worshiped by hundreds of generations? If his merits are belittled and his icons are destroyed, he will be punished by the famous sect!"
"Your Majesty has a clear warning! He is a teacher of all generations, a respected person of virtue, and is known as the Su Wang. He is the general knowledge of all Han Confucian scholars. There is no objection in the Tang and Song Dynasties. Emperors also worshiped him, so he respects his teacher. When Taizong was on the throne, he even worshiped with four bows. Yes! Although it is higher than the gift of the emperor, it is not arrogant!"
"If you don't respect the saints, your ruler will be arrogant and your ministers will be harmonious. Is it clear that this will not end?"
After the last words were spoken, there was deathly silence inside and outside Fengtian Hall.
Without respecting Confucius, Zhu Houcong is a arrogant king, and the New Party and others are clowns and amused ministers. Is the Ming Dynasty going to fall?
This was still in front of Zhu Houcong. In the capital, which knew the court's movements best, it was the capital officials who spoke.
Zhu Houcong hit a real pain point, so much so that some people's brains were filled with blood.
So he smiled and said, "Continue the discussion."
Literally grinning, this would be the best filter for political awareness.
He turned his head and looked at Huang Jin, only to see him nod his head to indicate: the internal files department was recording like crazy.
Seeing that the demented Wang Rumei was not imprisoned, the quarrel inside and outside the Fengtian Hall continued.
Zhu Houcong watched quietly as Yang Tinghe, Zhang Zilin, Wang Qiong and others stood up to argue with those who opposed Zhang Fujing's proposal. The first round did not end until noon.
This "Supreme Enhanced Ceremony" started in the capital, but it will not end here.
Wang Shouren, who was unaware of the changes in the capital, also delivered the "Ding You results" that he sent to the capital before leaving for Jiangxi after Ding You ended in the afternoon.
"An Examination of Praxis and Dialectics".
(End of chapter)
