The collapse of the officialdom of Kaifeng Mansion shocked Zhu Yunwen too much. He originally thought that he could rely on the imperial power to control the world and build the Ming Dynasty into an unprecedented prosperous age.
But what happened in Kaifeng Mansion was like a slap on Zhu Yunwen's face, and he was still laughing loudly:
Wake up, stop dreaming.
So Zhu Yunwen woke up from the pain and began to reflect on how to let the light of imperial power shine on the graves of Zhu Ju, Ren Yi and others.
Zhu Yunwen approved the addition of additional personnel to the Metropolitan Procuratorate, which would facilitate supervision of local areas.
But external supervision alone cannot solve the root cause. The real cure lies in self-supervision and the cultivation of self-will.
The Institute of Official Ideology and Politics in the Capital was the strategy proposed by Zhu Yunwen.
Zhu Yunwen once read through history books and looked at the corrupt people in the past dynasties, and found that they all had two common characteristics:
First, he has great power in the capital.
Second, there are party members in the capital.
This is true whether it is Liang Ji, the great general of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Yuan Zai, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, or Cai Jing of the Song Dynasty.
To put it bluntly, in ancient times the most greedy people were almost always in the imperial court, not in the local prefectures and counties.
Therefore, Zhu Yunwen targeted the officials in the capital and launched the Institute of Ideology and Politics, hoping to influence and reshape their thoughts through speech.
Although it cannot be said to cultivate their outlook on life, it can at least influence their values and even change their world view.
Although Baiguan Nao doesn't understand what an official ideological and political school is, he knows that he has to "go to school" for one day every half month. As for what to study, how long to study, and who will teach, he has no idea...
After the dispersion of the dynasty, Zhu Yunwen summoned Xie Jin, Yu Xin, Zhang Zhen, Fang Xiaoru, and Yao Guangxiao to have a meal in Wuying Hall.
"Xie Jin, you are a well-known and talented person. It is you who will be responsible for the wine ceremony of this ideological and political school."
Zhu Yunwen said easily.
Jie Jin was so surprised that he quickly stood up and knelt down, saying, "Thank you!"
Xie Jin didn't understand the functions of the Official Ideological and Political School, but he knew very well that this was a huge opportunity.
Master of all officials!
What an honor!
If he does this well and establishes himself in the court in the future, Xie Jin will become a very important figure and can even influence the imperial power!
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly and said: "Get up, Yu Ge and Zhang Yan are the directors of the school, while Mr. Fang and Master Yao are doctors of the school. My plan is this. The school of ideological and political education specializes in officials who are slack in thinking, lost, corrupt, and greedy. Wait for the crux of the problem, correct the official’s heart and character, clarify the ideals of being an official, and work together to build the Nine Cauldrons of the Ming Dynasty in China!"
"Your Majesty, how do you choose the direction of your studies?"
Yao Guangxiao asked.
Zhu Yunwen raised his hand, stretched out three fingers, and said: "Three core questions, one, why to be an official; second, how to be an official; third, for whom to be an official. These three points are ideological and political The core of the academic curriculum cannot be deviated from it under any circumstances.”
After Xie Jin, Yao Guangxiao and others heard about it, they suddenly felt they had a direction.
"As far as why you are an official is concerned, honoring your ancestors, having a bright lintel, and having power can all explain why you are an official. But you have to remember that these answers are all inferior. In my opinion, they can truly represent the backbone of literati and convey The strongest voice, which demonstrates responsibility and great feelings, is undoubtedly Hengqu’s Four Sentences!”
Zhu Yunwen said solemnly.
Fang Xiaoru frowned with confusion on his face. Xie Jin and others were also a little confused. They looked at Zhu Yunwen and asked, "Your Majesty, what are the four sentences of Hengqu?"
"Huh? Don't you know Hengqu's Four Sentences?"
Zhu Yunwen was stunned. Zhang Zai’s four sentences about Hengqu
, these university scholars should not be unaware of it. Come to think of it, the later literature that deceived people was what a philosopher named Feng Youlan called the "Four Sentences of Hengqu". This formulation did not exist in ancient times...
Thanks to myself, I am still enthusiastic and impassioned.
"The emperor is talking about Zhang Zai, Zhang Zihou and Mr. Hengqu, the ancestors of Neo-Confucianism and teachers of Guanxue?"
Fang Xiaoru thought about it, puffed out his chest, and moved the corner of his mouth slightly, and said: "If I didn't guess, what the emperor said must be these four sentences: establish a heart for the heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, carry forward the unique knowledge for the saints, and create peace for all generations. !”
Zhu Yunwen looked at Fang Xiaoru with admiration. His knowledge was as profound as the sea and he said solemnly: "Yes, these are the four sentences of Hengqu that I mentioned! This is the belief that every scholar and every official should uphold, and it is also the belief that every scholar and official should uphold. This should be the ultimate explanation for why they are officials!"
Yao Guangxiao panned the beads and said with a smile: "Ye Cai of the Southern Song Dynasty once commented on these four sentences of Hengqu, saying: The heaven and the earth are centered on life, and the sage counselor educates and makes all things have their own lives. This is the heart of the heaven and the earth; establishing righteousness and supporting Gang Chang, this is the way for the livelihood of the people."
"Continuing Jue Xue, it is said that the Tao tradition is expounded; it is said that peace is established, and it is said that when a king rises, he will surely reap the benefits of Dharma and hang it down for all ages. Although his sentence is simple, it contains a lot of wisdom. If you use this as an explanation, it should be the unchanging sect. .”
Fang Xiaoru looked at Yao Guangxiao in surprise. This old monk actually knew so much. She hadn't seen him much in the past, but now it seemed that she had underestimated his knowledge.
Xie Jin high-fived and praised him profusely: "Hengqu's four sentences should be regarded as the essentials of the ideological and political school curriculum to correct the spirit of officials."
Zhu Yunwen smiled and nodded, and said: "You know better than me how to be an official. There is no need to go into details. Just tell all officials that talk will harm the country, but hard work will make it prosperous. What I want are ministers and scholars!"
“Talking will harm the country, but hard work will make it prosperous?!”
Xie Jin, Yu Xin and others looked at Zhu Yunwen and were extremely shocked.
Such a deafening voice rang in my ears!
Yes, talking can harm the country!
During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, it was fashionable for celebrities to talk casually.
Wang Xizhi looked down upon people who talked plainly, and bluntly said, "False talk is a waste of business, and flamboyant prose hinders important matters. It is probably not appropriate today."
Some people in later generations believed that the reason for the collapse of the Jin Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty was due to idle talk.
Now the emperor has shouted that "talk will harm the country, but hard work will make it prosperous." Isn't this the strongest response to those who talk, are extravagant, and pursue indulgent behavior?
Yao Guangxiao looked at Zhu Yunwen with endless admiration. The man in front of him seemed to have unparalleled political talent. His words went straight to the core and made people convinced.
If you follow such a person, you can live for twenty more years. You must see the Ming Empire under his leadership and see if the thousands of miles of mountains and rivers are picturesque!
"As for who to serve as an official..."
Zhu Yunwen said thoughtfully.
Xie Jin immediately handed over his hand and said: "Of course I am an official for the emperor, and govern the people under the emperor's strategy."
Yu Xin, Fang Xiaoru and others did not refute Xie Jin, but nodded.
This is a fundamental question and one whose answer cannot be changed.
These people all know the teachings of Confucius and Mencius, and know that the people are more important than the king, but no one would say anything about being an official for the people. This is unrealistic and impossible.
The power of the monarch is the highest, and no matter how noble the people are, they still have to line up.
This is the unanimous view of all officials, and it is also the key to ensuring the legitimacy and effectiveness of the power in the hands of officials. No one will be stupid enough to really believe the words "the people are the most important, the country is second, and the king is the least important".
Admitting this sentence means that the people are above the king and officials. Who wants to be stepped on by the people?
Zhu Yunwen looked at Xie Jin
The others shook their heads solemnly and said: "Being an official for me has its own reasons, but this should not be the final answer. What I hope the Ideological and Political Institute will tell officials is that they serve as officials for the Ming Dynasty. Officials are for the Ming Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty, not for me alone!"
Xie Jin, Yu Xin, Zhang Zhen, Fang Xiaoru, and Yao Guangxiao stood up, knelt down in unison, and shouted loudly: "Long live our emperor!"
With such political awareness, how could the Ming Dynasty not flourish?
For Ming Dynasty!
All thoughts should be placed on the present and future of the Ming Dynasty, instead of being greedy and greedy!
It was not until dusk that Zhu Yunwen and a few people finalized the outline of the School of Ideology and Politics for Capital Officials. In order to facilitate teaching, at Xie Jin's suggestion, the school was set up in the Hanlin Academy.
While the Hanlin Academy was moving tables and chairs, Shen Yiyuan from the Xuanwei Department in Jiugang was also greeting the guys to move the goods.
"Be careful. After placing the cargo, tie it firmly, but don't dare to loosen it. We are about to return home, so cheer up."
Huang Facai walked over with a wine bottle in hand and a smile on his face, waved to Shen Yiyuan and said, "Brother Shen, how much goods are there?"
Shen Yiyuan looked at Huang Facai, who was missing one of his front teeth, and said with a smile: "No matter how many goods there are, they can't compare to my brother. I heard that you found ambergris? How about I give you a pound of silver from my brother?"
"Bah, where did the ambergris come from? Don't listen to people's nonsense, but you seem to be very familiar with the princes and nobles of Majapahit. What magic weapon did you use to make those people treat you as a distinguished guest?"
Huang Facai was a little depressed.
Majapahit, who went with him, worked so hard that his legs almost broke with his assistant. He only slept for an hour or two for more than ten days before loading the goods.
But Shen Yiyuan was doing well. He drank tea all day, played with his friends on the beach, and I heard that he and his wife played in the sand together. They were extremely happy. I thought this guy had fallen, but I didn't expect that Majapahit's general brought him directly. He bought countless goods and handed them over to Shen Yiyuan.
This scene shocked Huang Facai, and completely made Shen Yiyuan synonymous with Nanyang businessmen. Even the children of Majapahit knew that there was a Ming businessman named Shen Yiyuan in Nanyang.
Shen Yiyuan stretched out his hand and asked for it: "Give me the ambergris, and I will give you the method."
"No!"
Huang FaCai flatly refused.
Ambergris was the biggest harvest I got from my expedition to Nanyang. The total amount was only 2 taels, and half of it was taken away by Zhu Zhi, the king of Liao, for 10,000 taels. I had a little left and wanted to take it home to open the eyes of my wife and children. How could I sell it? go out.
When Wang Zhongfu saw Huang Facai chatting and laughing with Shen Yiyuan, he didn't bother him. He stood at the port and looked at his cargo ship with a look of expectation and desire.
Return with a full load!
Woohoo——
The low sound of the bugle suddenly came out. Shen Yiyuan and Huang Facai stopped talking and quickly walked to a high place and looked at the sea. They saw twelve big fortune ships returning slowly.
"It's Admiral Zhu Neng's fleet. I didn't know they found Chen Zuyi."
Huang Facai whispered.
Shen Yiyuan squinted his eyes and said: "We have to go back whether we find Chen Zuyi or not. The Xuanwei Department of Old Port has been transformed, and it can resist even if Chen Zuyi comes to sneak attack again. Shi Jinqing is also a capable person. He has already After reorganizing the military, there should be no worries about security issues."
Huang Facai nodded with a smile and said: "Brother Shen, do you think the imperial court will officially lift the maritime ban after we return? With so much wealth in Nanyang, the imperial court will not abandon it, right?"
Shen Yiyuan watched Zhu Neng's fleet return to the port and said confidently to Huang Facai: "The sea ban will definitely be lifted, and we will definitely come back..."
