Feng Ziying's words made the atmosphere in the whole room light up. Even Guan Yingzhen couldn't help but shake his head and smile.
Yes, isn't this the goal pursued by the academy?
If you think there is something wrong with the situation reflected in the academy's article, you are welcome to refute it, and you can even have a face-to-face debate.
Of course, it goes without saying that you have won. Even if you really lose, it will be an honor even if you lose.
At least it proves that Qingtan Academy dares to challenge all the ministries of the imperial court. This courage can be regarded as a model for scholars.
Once this influence spreads, the impact on the entire Shilin can be imagined.
It can be said that every word of this article is meticulous and it took so much effort to pinpoint the most challenging, sensitive and controversial issues. It is to hit the mark with one hit and arouse debates among important ministers within the imperial court. This is what it takes
The topic ferments to the maximum extent and then spreads.
We are not afraid of controversy or counterattack, and we welcome discussion.
As long as the topic spreads, influence and reputation will naturally come out, and the purpose of the academy will be achieved.
Of course, the academy does not use any means to expand its reputation and influence. At least it spends a lot of thought on the topic selection and preparation, and it is truly from the perspective of criticizing the current ills. If it can take this opportunity to truly promote the imperial court to do this,
Making changes is also a merit.
"Ziying, I know your purpose and intention. Well, as far as these issues are concerned, I agree with them, but you must keep one thing in mind. Don't forget your true heart and become picky or repay the pearl.
What is the purpose of our study? If we are poor, we can be good for ourselves; if we are rich, we can help the world. Now we obviously cannot aim at being good for ourselves. So when we really have the ability to achieve our goals, how should we realize our ideals?"
Guan Yingzhen's words actually contain some reminders and teachings, reminding everyone not to forget their original intentions and long-term goals in order to achieve short-term goals.
Including Feng Ziying, Lian Guoshi, Han Jing, He Fengsheng, Chen Qiyu and others were all awe-inspiring, obviously agreeing with Guan Yingzhen's point of view.
As a means, in order to gain greater influence, there is nothing wrong with this, but it cannot go to the other extreme and forget the purpose of this means. It is still necessary to firmly identify problems and reform shortcomings, so that the court and
The people benefited from it.
Guan Yingzhen was very pleased to see that all the disciples were paying attention. The ambition of students at this age is often the purest and most unsophisticated, but when they embark on the official career, will they be able to do so?
To maintain this kind of enterprising spirit? Will we be infiltrated by all kinds of filth in the world and lose our original intention?
It's just that no one can give an accurate answer to this kind of question, and everyone will spend their whole life handing in the answer sheet.
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"It's interesting. Is this Qi Chengfeng and Guan Dongxian leading a group of disciples to subvert the imperial plan?" He said coldly and threw a stack of manuscripts on the desk. The old man with chicken skin and black hair put his body aside contemptuously.
, "Boxiao, how did these things get to you?"
"Looking back, Mr. Fu, this is what the Minister of Qi gave to me when I was discussing the issue of pay for the nine-border army." Zheng Jizhi, the Minister of Household Affairs, said calmly: "The Minister of Qi is devoted to the country, and I understand that, but that's it. Being eager for success may not be a blessing to the court."
Shen Yiguan muttered: "Bo Xiao, in your opinion, what is Qi Chengfeng planning to do? And your fellow countryman, Guandongxian, is about to cause a stir when he takes over as the headmaster of Qingtan Academy. Is something big coming? I heard that Zhou Yongchun also went to Qingtan Academy?"
A series of questions made Zheng Jizhi difficult to answer, and he hesitated before saying: "In my opinion, Dongxian is probably not able to do this alone. Qi Chengfeng has only been back as an official for a few months, and this It would be difficult to publish such articles without careful planning. I have to say that all the examples and specific shortcomings listed there exist, but..."
Zheng Jizhi did not say any more, and could not say any more.
He had long since stopped wanting to be the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. In the Zhou Dynasty, he could serve as any official, except that he could not be the Head of the Household Department or the Minister of the Right or Left.
If you become the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, you will have to lose half of your life. That is the real torture of your life. The people who are stuck in the Ministry of Finance's office every day can send out a long queue. The same people waiting at your door can also make you not think about it. Rest before setting time.
"But what, isn't it just that there are too many people who have benefited, and everyone is staring at it? Are you and I involved in it? What?" Shen Yiyuan sneered contemptuously: "Besides, this is the old system, you and me Can I change it at will?"
"Sir, Chief Assistant, if this continues, I'm afraid there will really be chaos in Jiubian." Zheng Jizhi couldn't help it anymore.
He does not agree with the suggestions of this article, but he does not deny that this article definitely hits the mark and raises the huge problems that currently exist in the Chinese Open Law. In a sense, he really hopes that there can be some solution that has the best of both worlds. to solve it, but it is obviously unrealistic.
Although he had already written his resignation, the emperor never approved it. Instead, he encouraged him to continue to share the emperor's worries.
The problem was that he asked himself that he did not have such ability. A clever woman could not make a living without rice. The Minister of the Ministry of Finance was not a human being.
He also heard that Qi Yongtai originally intended to come to the Ministry of Household Affairs to serve as the left minister. He was looking forward to it, but Qi Yongtai was asked to go to the Ministry of Personnel Affairs.
Zheng Jizhi didn't think Qi Yongtai could cause much trouble in the civil service. As long as the structure of the court remained unchanged, the few people sitting in the cabinet remained the same, and the emperor had no big thoughts, then nothing would change much.
Therefore, he had long been exhausted mentally and physically, and was eager to retire as soon as possible and return to his hometown to recuperate, waiting for Qi Yongtai, Guan Yingzhen and other young men to come up and take over this mess.
Isn't it that Shen Guanguan doesn't understand the problems and difficulties involved? It's really a joke to be able to sit in this position and not even see these things.
The question is, what can we do if we see it? In the past twenty years, the Emperor has made six trips to the south of the Yangtze River, spending countless money, causing such a huge famine, and digging such a big hole. Who will carry it? Do you really think those businessmen are good people?
In the past twenty years, there have been countless people who have tried to lift this lid, but which one has succeeded? One after another, the people who died for this are afraid that the trees on their graves will be ten feet high, right?
Do you really think that after the new emperor ascends the throne, he can go through more troubles?
Shen Yiguan really doesn't have the energy anymore. It's enough for him to go through this kind of thing once. I dare not talk about the bloody storm, but countless people have lost their jobs and no one can get the best of them.
Well, there are still people who can get favors, and those officials waiting in line can take some chances.
Thinking of the issue of the pay of the Nine-Border Army, Shen Yiguan also had a headache. This was also an unsolvable problem. Where would the money come from to fill this hole? The emperor's example of mining and tax supervision. Who didn't know that there were huge risks involved here, but everyone remained silent. It sounds like only those stupid young people from the Metropolitan Procuratorate who don’t understand worldly affairs can make headlines all the time. Is it useful?
If anyone dares to say that he can solve the nine-border military pay problem, he may be able to persuade the emperor to withdraw the mine and tax supervisors, but who can?
If he really could, the person in front of him wouldn't be clamoring to resign and become an official.
And from deep down, Shen Guangxi did not think there was a problem with setting up tax supervisors and mine supervisors.
The Ming system followed by the Great Zhou Dynasty itself has some problems. The commercial tax rate and how to collect it have been controversial since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Until now, there has been no result. In the end, the model of the previous Ming Dynasty was followed, and the consequences are obvious. .
Those Jiangnan and Shanxi merchants are all very fat, and they don’t even think about serving the country and relieving the emperor’s worries. They are also very powerful in the court. This scholar, Lin Wenchen, is a sanctimonious person in name, but behind the scenes, he is doing the businessman’s business. I don’t know how many.
Thinking of this, Shen Yiguan couldn't help but laugh at himself. He said what he said was fair and aboveboard, but didn't his wife and nephew also have countless livelihoods? It's just that he could only turn a blind eye and pretend not to know.
With a deep sigh, Shen Guanyi opened his slightly cloudy but still energetic eyes, and after pondering for a long time, he said: "Bo Xiao, this matter is easy to keep quiet but not easy to move. Leave it there. If Qi Chengfeng really wants to fight, Whatever his idea is, he will never succeed. No matter how much he can dance alone, what will happen if no one agrees with him?"
"Master Chief Assistant, I'm afraid it won't be so simple, then the Metropolitan Procuratorate..." Zheng Jizhi reminded.
"I know that I will go and say hello to Qiao Yingjia. I believe that the personal relationship between Qi Yongtai and him will not affect his judgment. It would be unwise to do something without knowing it." Shen Yiguan weighed it.
"Of course, I also know that Qiao Yingjia's side is not so easy to deal with. He has to explain everything. I'm afraid those censors are already as excited as mad dogs by now, but I want to give him a clear answer. There is a line that cannot be crossed and the overall situation must be taken into consideration.”
The gang of stupid young people in the Metropolitan Procuratorate are not easy to deal with. When Qiao Yingjia takes office as a new official, it is impossible for the first shot to fail. I am afraid that some people need to be found to sacrifice the flag. Thinking of this, Shen Yiguan feels a headache.
There is still a need to go and report to the Emperor, so that the Emperor does not think that he has deliberately indulged himself. The Emperor should be able to understand his intentions, but he also needs to report to the Emperor. I hope the Emperor can understand his intentions clearly. With good intentions, please suppress Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia.
"Master Chief Assistant, I have to remind you, I'm afraid Qi Yongtai won't just come out so easily. You also know his temper. Even if this matter can be suppressed, he will definitely have other ways. ." When Zheng Jizhi stood up to say goodbye, he couldn't help but remind the other party: "You'd better find a time to talk to him. I don't think he is the kind of person who can't see the overall situation clearly or ignore the overall situation."
Seeing Zheng Jizhi leaving, Shen Yiguan couldn't help but sigh again. He suddenly felt that the energy he had always boasted of being so abundant seemed to be really lacking. Maybe he was really old?
This chapter has been completed!