After the official in charge finished reading, the civil and military officials in the court were completely silent.
Without him!
This reason for starting a war is really outrageous!
All the officials in the Taiji Palace could only look at each other in shock.
For a moment I didn’t even know where to start.
Emperor Jingshun, who was sitting on the dragon throne, was filled with helplessness at this time.
When he saw the memorial, he felt the same as the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.
It is really unreasonable to start a war just because of two fishing boats.
But after the King of Donghai County presented the land, in addition to the annual congratulations.
This is the first time I have written a letter to speak out.
If you refuse directly, you may hurt his feelings.
So Emperor Jingshun and the cabinet discussed it for a while and decided to discuss it in the court.
By then the public will be furious and all officials will definitely oppose the war.
Then he took advantage of the situation and issued an order to appease him, saying that he was in compliance with people's hearts.
It also saved the face of Prince Donghai.
By this time, all the civil and military officials had reacted and started talking about it.
Those who knew it was Tai Chi Hall, but those who didn’t knew thought they had entered the toilet.
In the splendid hall, there is an endless buzzing sound.
Like a swarm of flies surrounding me.
After a long while, a Taoist speaker from one department flicked his sleeves and took the lead in coming out.
He strode forward, bowed to Lord Dan, and said:
"Your Majesty, the King of Donghai County deserves praise for his fighting spirit, but it is unwise to engage in provocation because of two fishing boats."
This person's name is Zhang Nianji, and he is one of the officials in the Etiquette Department.
Because of their relative powers, Feng Yibo had contact with him.
The Rites Department has the duties of checking for deficiencies, filling in gaps, regulating and admonishing, and inspecting the Ministry of Rites.
Although the Prince of Donghai County has surrendered his territory, Feng Yibo, the Minister of Rites, has always been in charge.
As a member of the Etiquette Department, Zhang Nianji did have a say in this matter.
When he opened his mouth, all the civil and military officials in the court nodded.
"Speaking of it, the disaster caused by the Japanese pirates is really hateful, but the Japanese king and the shogunate have always been very respectful to me, the Wei Dynasty. The two countries follow the courtesy and exchanges, so how can they be easily defeated?"
"Book of Rites" says: It is not polite to go but not come; it is not polite to come but not go.
The Wei Dynasty and the Japanese state had a tributary relationship and maintained official contacts.
According to Confucianism, nature is a country where reciprocity is respected.
Therefore, Zhang Nianji's words also won the hearts of everyone.
Even Emperor Jingshun nodded slightly.
Obviously, these words have reached everyone's heart.
Seeing everyone's reaction, Zhang Nianji couldn't help but feel slightly proud.
After saying that, he bowed deeply and said loudly:
"I have the courage to give you a piece of advice. I ask the Holy One to appease the king of Donghai County. Don't start a war easily. The right way is to nourish the people!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of scientific officials gathered.
Especially everyone in the Li Ke Branch agreed:
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
This situation was actually expected by Emperor Jingshun.
But if that's all, it's not enough to save the face of Prince Donghai.
So he smiled again and said:
"Shilang Feng specializes in overseas affairs. This memorial is also your responsibility. What do you want to say?"
All exchanges between Donghai County and Wei Dynasty were handled by Feng Yibo alone.
He had the courage to do things before, and he didn't talk much about anything.
Therefore, Emperor Jingshun always had a good impression of him.
Except some time ago, Shangshu advised against issuing money indiscriminately.
It makes people feel a bit Meng Lang.
But it can also be seen from this that this person is very cautious.
But what Emperor Jingshun didn't expect was that when Feng Yibo heard the roll call, he immediately stepped forward to pay homage and said:
"Your Majesty, I think what the Duke of Donghai said makes sense."
Emperor Jingshun was stunned, but still kept a smile on his face and asked:
"Oh? What's the point?"
Because two fishing boats are about to start a war, does it still make sense?
Is it more risky than banknotes?
Emperor Jingshun felt a little dissatisfied in his heart.
As soon as Feng Yibo's words came out, there was silence in the Tai Chi Hall.
"The Japanese country has long promised to seclusion to ensure that Japanese pirates will no longer be rampant."
He had already prepared, and after hearing the words, he returned and said:
"But now, Japanese fishing boats can actually go into the sea and even reach Xiaoliuqiu. What does this mean?"
Fishing boats going into the sea means that the isolation of the country is not complete.
When Emperor Jingshun heard this, he naturally understood what he meant.
But he felt even more displeased, suppressed his smile, and asked:
"What does this mean?"
Feng Yibo stood up straight at this time, raised his chest and cupped his hands, saying:
"Returning to the Holy Spirit shows that Japan did not take its promise to Wei seriously!"
Feng Yibo went online, which made all officials laugh.
"Tsk! That's nonsense!"
Zhang Nianji never stepped back, and even sneered when he heard this.
He quickly bowed upward and said:
"I have never heard of a provocation caused by a fishing boat sailing without authorization. It is not the behavior of a gentleman to make such a fuss!"
Making a fuss out of a molehill?
Feng Yibo heard this and sneered:
"Don't you hear, 'Today we will cut five cities, and tomorrow we will cut ten cities, and then we will have to sleep overnight. We will look around the surrounding areas, and the Qin soldiers will arrive again.'"
This sentence is a famous sentence in "Guo Qin Lun", and naturally everyone present knows it.
But what they said next was discovered by them.
They and Feng Yibo seem to have different understandings of "Guo Qin Lun"!
Feng Yibo suppressed his smile, bowed to Lord Dan, and said loudly:
"Today fishing boats can go to the sea, tomorrow merchant ships can go to the sea, and the day after tomorrow war ships will come. I don't even dare to think about the future!"
Since you said I'm making a fuss out of a molehill, I'll show you what I'm making out of a molehill!
Zhang Nianji was dumbfounded and said with a face that didn't know whether to laugh or cry:
"You are alarmist!"
When Feng Yibo heard this, he turned around with a sneer and asked:
"The Prince of Donghai County was ordered by the Holy One to guard the East China Sea. If he cannot prevent the slightest change, wouldn't he be derelict in his duty?"
After a pause, he chuckled again and said:
"When the Japanese pirates come ashore, you will be the one to lead the way."
If you say I am alarmist, I will tell you that I am alarmist.
Feng Yibo's words were like poking a hornet's nest, making the hall buzz again.
Zhang Nianji, as an official in the Etiquette Department, was at odds with the Ministry of Etiquette.
Now when he heard that Feng Yibo had launched a personal attack, he immediately fought back fiercely:
"The Prince of Donghai County makes a fuss over trivial matters, and is also good at provocation. Obviously he has nothing to do with Minister Feng Du!"
With that said, he bowed upward again and said directly:
"I heard that although Donghai County has built a public school, the students studied are not Confucian classics, but some messy things."
The matter of Donghai County Public School is not a secret in the southeast area.
Just as women make the decisions in Qianxiang Country, the new learning in Donghai County is also regarded as a wonder by the merchants coming and going.
Therefore, it has been spread among the people.
It is also the proper meaning for Kedao to speak to officials and report things.
Regardless of whether it is true or false, you are not responsible.
"Now Donghai County is going to war because of a trivial matter. It is obviously because of ignorance of etiquette, disobedience to kingship, and disobedience to Confucianism!"
Awe of power but not moral, always resorting to war.
According to Confucianism, this is what barbarians did.
As a member of the Etiquette Department, what I am best at is dealing with the Etiquette Department.
Since Feng Yibo dared to mock him, Zhang Nianji's first reaction was to accuse him with "courtesy".
Having said this, he bowed deeply and said loudly:
"I am impeaching Minister Feng because he is suspected of derelict in the cultural and educational affairs of Donghai County!"
Aren't you in charge of Donghai County?
Now Donghai County is obviously disrespectful of etiquette, so as the Minister of Rites, how can you have the dignity to speak out?
When it comes to personal attacks, Ke Dao Yan Guan is the professional one.
Zhang Nianji made a circle and directly bypassed the King of Donghai County.
The impeachment fell on Feng Yibo.
"This gentleman is right! So right!"
What is unexpected is that Feng Yibo applauded Zhang Nianji's impeachment.
After saying that, he bowed to Lord Dan and said:
"Your Majesty, the King of Donghai County has told me several times that he would like to ask the imperial court to send more knowledgeable people to Donghai County to teach and resolve doubts."
Donghai County is indeed in urgent need of high-end talents.
Not to mention being a Jinshi, even being a candidate is fine.
But in fact, not even many scholars were willing to go.
Some failed scholars are considered well-educated people in Donghai County.
It is reused throughout the Black Dragon Mansion.
Theoretically speaking, Donghai County now has the highest culture.
It's Qin Keqing's father, Qin Ye.
Qin Ye was born as a Jinshi, but he always maintained his composure.
It is not easy to be able to live a long life in Donghai County.
It is impossible to serve as an official.
"I just consider that Donghai County is isolated overseas after all. It must be difficult for the Jinshi to adapt to the miasma there."
There is a bit of ridicule in these words, but it is indeed everyone's stereotype.
Liuqiu is isolated overseas, and the climate is hot and humid.
It is indeed a place of miasma in the eyes of everyone.
"Now Mr. Zhang can see the problem of Donghai County at a glance, and he obviously intends to solve it."
Whoever proposes it is responsible!
The most common way to solve problems in official circles.
"It is said that I have indeed neglected my duties, and I would like to ask your Majesty to punish me!"
Feng Yibo bowed to apologize and said:
"At the same time, I also boldly asked the Holy Emperor to appoint Mr. Zhang as the academic officer of Donghai County to educate the barbarians!"
Normally, an academic officer must at least be a Jinshi.
But Jia Zheng was not even an official, but a benevolent official.
In Yazhou, everyone can be appointed as an academic officer.
In the eyes of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty and the scholars of the world, Liuqiu was a barren land several times more remote than Yazhou.
Who would want to go there as a noble scholar?
Zhang Nianji's face turned a little green when he heard this.
"I'm not... I..."
Seeing that he was stuttering when he spoke, Feng Yibo didn't give him a chance to refute.
He turned back to look at Zhang Nianji, suppressing a smile and said:
"By the way, since Mr. Zhang has said it, why not ask the Holy Spirit to send a few more people? The ones just mentioned are familiar with Mr. Zhang, so they can have company when they get there."
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of Li Ke and others changed.
I was afraid that Emperor Jingshun would agree smoothly.
One person hurriedly came out of the queue, hurriedly bowed to Lord Dan, and said loudly:
"Your Majesty, you must not do that! The king of Donghai County has good governance, how can we dare to point fingers?"
Others also echoed:
"exactly!"
"The new learning in Donghai County still has merit!"
"..."
Feng Yibo smiled at them and said:
"Please rest assured, I am confident to persuade the King of Donghai County to establish a public school, so that you can teach with peace of mind, and strive to change the customs of Donghai County as soon as possible!"
Speaking of this, he looked at Zhang Nianji again and said with a smile:
"At that time, the customs of Donghai County will be no different from those of the Wei Dynasty, and they will not fight easily. In fact, the merits will be in the present and the benefits will be in the elegance of the future."
After hearing this, all the officials in the Etiquette Department were panicked for a moment!
