Chapter 238: We, the Jiajing Dynasty, gather fierce men

Wang Shouren left the capital in the spring of the first year of Jiajing, and he was the first person to get the secret box of direct play.

But for more than two years, Wang Shouren did not use this secret box to express any opinions on state affairs to the emperor. Although Wang Shouren was not forgotten by both the government and the public, he did keep a low profile during his Dingyou period.

Now he suddenly sent several thick volumes to the capital.

In the Jiajing Dynasty, when the first courtier to be imprisoned just appeared, the emperor requested from Zhang Fijingzhi that the Ministry of Rites gather to discuss the ceremony of Confucius.

These volumes are still about practical studies and dialectics.

Now everyone who knows about this wants to know what is written in those books.

Who is Wang Shouren?

Other achievements are one thing, but the key issue is that he is the current master of Xin Xue.

The emperor was not present at the Wenhua Palace debate, and several great Confucian scholars who were invited to the capital by Neo-Confucianism were all defeated by the debate.

In terms of knowledge, Wang Shouren can naturally be regarded as a great scholar in the world.

How does he now view the practical science and dialectics claimed to be understood by His Majesty?

Zhang Fujing looked eagerly at the volumes of books placed on the imperial desk.

Zhu Houcong said with a smile: "There is only one set, Bo'an's manuscript. After I finish reading it, I will order someone to copy out several sets first, and I will send you one set to Shandong."

Zhang Fujing nodded repeatedly.

He goes to Shandong and needs this.

"Now that Wang Dutai has written it, it will naturally greatly benefit His Majesty's practical studies and the teaching of dialectics. If it can be published everywhere, it will greatly benefit the new method!"

Although I don’t know the content, since Wang Shouren could directly take up the post of governor of Jiangxi after Ding You was reinstated, he naturally cannot be someone who opposes today’s new culture.

Many of His Majesty's expositions of the three principles of heaven, matter and man, especially the relationship between knowledge and action in practical studies, seem to have been inspired by Wang Shouren's "Introduction to Conscience and the Unity of Knowledge and Action".

After Zhang Fujing said this, he hoped to see the content as soon as possible, so he said: "Your Majesty, why don't you start your journey a few days later? You can debate it in the capital for a few more days, and within a few days, you should be able to copy it again.

Are you ready? I can study on my way to Shandong!"

Zhu Houcong did not expect that these volumes of Wang Shouren's books would come by such a coincidence.

During Ding You's period, he concentrated on studying knowledge, and when he was reinstated, he took it out, which can be regarded as a declaration of return.

Although Wang Shouren only learned about these new ideas put forward by Zhu Houcong after returning to his hometown of Dingyou, he had no official duties and had the most abundant time and energy.

Staying in his hometown, except for occasionally receiving friends when they visit, he can concentrate on studying and thinking about these new things during the rest of the time.

After Zhu Houcong heard what Zhang Fujing said, he picked up the next few volumes and said to Huang Jin: "Let's arrange it first and copy out the next four volumes. I will read the first volume and then copy it. Mao Gong, then you can do it first.

We will stay in the capital for five days, by which time we should be able to take the scroll with us."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Fujing did not want to leave the capital so soon, and Wang Shouren's book provided him with a good opportunity.

In Beijing, first of all, he naturally has more time to visit other courtiers and friends. His shortcoming is his qualifications. His accumulation of officialdom is very thin. Now he relies entirely on the opportunities given by the emperor.

Many people must be envious and jealous of him. If he were in the Zhengde Dynasty, he would naturally be a lucky minister.

For this reason, Zhang Fujing actually needs to know how to behave.

Secondly, these visits, including participating in debates at the most influential court center, were opportunities to showcase Zhang Fuking's knowledge and eloquence.

Many people are willing to ask for advice on the details of the implementation of the new law in Guangdong - the credit for its implementation across the country in the future lies in these experiences.

Zhang Fujing did not get close to the emperor in the palace, although this was actually very important.

But he knew that the emperor admired him deeply, and the thing that admired him was naturally not that he could slap a dragon's fart, but that he knew how to do things and was able to do things.

Now the emperor may be more concerned about what Wang Shouren has written than he is, so don't delay His Majesty's study.

This practical study was proposed by His Majesty!

Sure enough, as soon as Zhang Fujing left the imperial study, Zhu Houcong picked up the first volume and started reading.

Now that he had entered the palace, Zhang Fuking naturally stopped by Wenyuan Pavilion to pay a visit to the cabinet ministers.

Jiang Mian and Mao Ji have all gone to other places, but Sun Jiao stayed in Huguang but still served as a cabinet minister. The cabinet ministers in Wenyuan Pavilion are now the first assistant Yang Tinghe, the second assistant Shi Yuan, and then Yang Tan and the new additions.

The former Minister of Industry of the Pavilion was Li Hao, and the former Imperial Censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate was Zhang Lun.

In the original court order, it was impossible for people with positions like Li Wei and Zhang Lun to directly enter the cabinet in one step.

But now the National Policy Council is the real core. As long as it is included in it, it doesn't make much difference whether it is in the cabinet or the Sixth Ministry. That's why Li Wei and Zhang Lun have such an opportunity.

In Wenyuan Pavilion, others heard that Zhang Fujing could stay for a few more days. They first talked about some details of the implementation of the new law in Guangdong, and then the topic returned to the current debate on the Confucius Ceremony.

"Wang Rumei cited Taizong's example, and Maogong relayed Wang Xuanzhi's question, but it is difficult to refute it."

Yang Tinghe sighed.

Wang Hong asked Confucius if he were a king, how should his majesty worship him as the emperor?

Wang Rumei said that Zhu Di thought that worshiping Confucius three times was not enough to show respect, so he had to pray four times.

Your ancestors did it, but you can't?

Zhang Fujing heard Yang Tinghe sigh and said with a smile: "Mr. Ge is too modest. It's just that it's not convenient for Mr. Ge to say this. But Fu Jing has a good reputation, so he might as well speak frankly."

Shi Yun and others looked at Zhang Fujing and felt that he was proud of his "fierce reputation".

Thinking of his methods in Guangdong, everyone couldn't help but laugh and asked: "How to speak out?"

Zhang Fujing said coldly: "Taizong was in trouble. At that time, the vassal king still held heavy troops. How many people in the government and the public were arguing about the rule of law? Who doesn't understand why Taizong paid four obeisances? If someone insists on citing this example,

Doesn’t that also imply that His Majesty’s accession to the throne and legal authority are still unclear?”

Yang Tinghe looked at him steadily.

That's right, Emperor Jiajing refused to do what Emperor Yongle did. If you want to refute this issue in a subtle way, this is the simplest and crudest way.

Zhu Houcong did not shy away from commenting on the rights and wrongs of his ancestors. This can be seen from his evaluation of the Hongzhi Zhongxing at that time and then his decision to welcome Emperor Jing into the temple.

But if it is pointed out that Zhu Di paid homage to Confucius four times in order to invite the hearts of scholars all over the world, does it mean that today's emperor no longer cares so much about what scholars all over the world think?

The purpose is just to use Yan Shenggong's influence to suppress those who block the new law more efficiently, and it is not really to abandon the world's scholars.

No one here really disrespects Confucius.

In this matter, the main thing is to establish rules, new laws and newly learned rules.

"If you do it this way, I'm afraid it won't be convincing." Yang Tinghe said.

"Fu Jing is in Guangdong, and there are many people who are dissatisfied." Zhang Fu Jing said calmly, "But to govern the country and the people, in addition to etiquette, there is also law. His Majesty specially appointed the punishment department, and Fu Jing has realized it more deeply now."

Is it possible to convince everyone? It doesn’t exist.

After saying this, he smiled and said: "Didn't His Majesty say that? Conflicts are always there, and the main contradictions should be resolved first."

Yang Tinghe said with emotion: "Mao Gong is good at practice, and he has a deeper understanding. The main contradiction today is indeed that there are still people who block the new law due to personal interests. Whether it is the discussion of the ceremony, or local officials using the name of the new law to disturb and harm the people,

It’s all just the appearance, not the inside.”

"Exactly. Otherwise, why would His Majesty say that obstructing the new law will be regarded as complicity in treason?" Zhang Fujing said with the momentum of a sharp knife, "The new law is for enriching the country. It has always been said that enriching the country means increasing revenue and reducing expenditure. Now, the new law still adds to the increase in many aspects.

If a large expenditure is used, can't we talk about saving money? How much is spent on the ceremony of worshiping Confucius in the world, it is clear after calculating it. The Master said: It is better to be frugal than to be extravagant. Master, if the spirit in heaven knows that China will come two thousand years later

Can our children and grandchildren feel at peace when they actually have to spend so much money and expend so much manpower a year just to worship the people?"

This is what Confucius said again.

No one here understands this sentence.

But the root of the argument is that respecting Confucius is now out of political demand. It is the emperor's way to win over the hearts of scholars all over the world, so the standards of worshiping Confucius are getting higher and higher.

As the debate deepens, the argument will definitely reach this level, and those who oppose it will definitely emphasize reducing the sacrificial specifications and lowering the posthumous title, which will make the world's scholars think that the emperor actually does not respect Confucianism, is alienated from morality, and does not teach well, causing chaos in the world.

From a standpoint, they would not be convinced or willing to obey, even though Confucius himself said that etiquette should be frugal.

Yang Tinghe frowned and thought deeply for a moment before saying: "The right and wrong are in the heart of the people, and the history of the Qing Dynasty will truthfully leave the events of today. Mao Gong, I want to thank you. The new law has been very effective in Guangdong. In Quanzi's letter, the people of Guangdong expressed their gratitude to His Majesty for loving the people.

, understand our painstaking efforts. Please accept my thanks for this great contribution."

"The elders of the pavilion are so complimentary. This is all due to His Majesty's heroic decision to show kindness and love for the people. The elders of the pavilion planned the merits of the painting, and Fu Jing did not dare to accept it."

Zhang Fu returned the salute respectfully.

The counselors were the most central figures in the entire Ming Dynasty, and the cabinet ministers in the counselors were all highly qualified, with their disciples and old friends all over the world.

Zhang Fujing received Yang Tinghe's affirmation and respect, and then said with emotion: "Master respecting the title of king does not make my Confucian school more important. Tang Qi welcomed the Buddha's bones, Huiqin claimed to be Taoist, and Song Xiaozong even said that using Buddhism to cultivate the mind

, Cultivate one's health with Taoism, and govern the world with Confucianism, the prestige of Buddhism and Taoism is growing day by day. Cheng, Zhu Lu and other sages introduced the ingenuity of Buddhism and Taoism, and each has its own inheritance of Neo-Confucianism and Psychology. Nowadays, although the Master is respected as the king, there is no one in the world who is not a Confucian or a Buddhist.

Do you all follow the teachings of the three Taoist schools?"

Yang Tinghe and others continued to listen to his opinions.

This points directly to the fact that pursuing the title of King Confucius does not make the status of scholars higher, nor does it allow the teaching of Confucian etiquette to go further.

Among the people, ordinary people do believe a little bit. Whatever the Taoist priests say, whatever the monks say, and whatever the Confucian etiquette stipulates, most of them will follow it for peace of mind or to avoid being too individual.

So what is Zhang Fuking going to say now?
To be continued...