Chapter 1305 Secret Discussion
In the side hall, listening to Qian Qianyi telling the story of the morning court, the three scholars' faces became more and more serious. After Qian Qianyi finished speaking, the leader's scholar was furious: "This Yang Feng is so vicious. He actually came up with such a vicious method. Did he want to be infatuated for thousands of years?"
Another scholar also said angrily: "Scholars are exempt from labor and taxes. This is the ancestral system set by Taizu. Yang Feng actually wanted to overthrow it. This is his majesty and his unfaithfulness and unfilial situation. Such traitors should be punished!"
"Mr. Qian, Yang Feng's move is going to cut off the roots of scholars in Jiangnan!"
Facing the three young men who were indignant, Qian Qianyi smiled bitterly: "Who said it was not? But now this proposal has been approved collectively in front of all the civil and military officials of the court. Your Majesty also issued an order and will be implemented today. What can I do for you?"
The three of them were silent. They were not Xiaobai who knew nothing. Of course, they knew that it was almost impossible to overthrow all the civil and military officials of the court and the emperor agreed to. After all, this represents the resolution of everyone in the Ming Dynasty. If even such a thing can be easily overturned, what majesty will the Ming Dynasty still have?
Just as the three scholars were silent, Qian Qianyi suddenly said: "But Nephew Liu doesn't need to worry too much. Although the matter has been passed, it is not so easy to do this. Some things seem beautiful, but it may not be so easy to sit up."
The three of them were immediately energetic: "Oh... I hope to hear it carefully."
Qian Qianyi smiled faintly: "You must know that Jiangnan is Jiangnan, the people of Jiangnan. We have lived in Jiangnan for generations. It can be said that Jiangnan is full of our people today. Although Your Majesty issued an order to pilot the strategy of working as a whole in Jiangnan, how would he implement it without the support of our Jiangnan gentry?
I wonder if the Emperor Shenzong sent a group of eunuchs to Jiangnan to collect taxes, what was the consequence? Wasn’t it driven out by my righteous people in Jiangnan? From this we can see that justice is in the hearts of the people. If it really causes chaos in Jiangnan, even taxes cannot be collected, I am afraid that the first person who can’t sit still is our Majesty.”
Although the current emperor was mentioned, Qian Qianyi's face did not show any respect, but instead showed a gloomy expression.
"yes."
The three scholars' eyes lit up. Although the court passed Yang Feng's proposal and was preparing to pilot the strategy of working as a whole in Jiangnan, if this kind of thing is not supported by the local government, it would be empty talk at best.
Even if Zhu Youxiao sent a new governor to continue, it would be useless. Without the support of the local gentry, the new governor was just an empty stance and could not even exert any ability.
You should know that officials from various places in Jiangnan have long been fed by them with silver. If there is a conflict, will these people support anyone else need to ask?
"Mr. Qian said it very well. Jiangnan used to be ours, now it is ours, and in the future it is ours, no one can take it away."
After being cheered up by Qian Qianyi, the three of them regained their spirits and their expressions became flying.
One person smiled and said, "I just don't know who His Majesty will send to replace the position of governor of Zhejiang this time, or will he beat Pan Ruzhen and release him, and the official will be restored?"
"Brother Liao is thinking too much." The scholar named Liu shook his head: "I think Yang Feng is now covering the sky in the court. Lord Pan offended him. It is almost impossible to get out of nothing. Yang Feng will not let him go."
"Nephew Liu said it well." Qian Qianyi said: "Originally, the punishment of Pan Ruzhen by Dali Temple last month was already over. He ordered him to retire and go home to enjoy his old age, but he was beaten back by His Majesty. The three departments were sent to the East Factory for full supervision. Just yesterday, the result was removed and all the property was investigated."
"Hiss...so cruel?"
The three scholars couldn't help but gasp.
Order him to retire and go home to enjoy his old age. In the words of later generations, he would voluntarily resign and then do whatever you should do when you go home. This is the court that gives you enough face.
But the latter is different. The removal of office and investigation of house property is equivalent to dismissing public office and confiscating all the income. In this way, Pan Ruzhen will really have nothing after he comes out, and it may be difficult to even eat.
"It's unreasonable. Lord Pan is a magnificent official at least. How could he be so humiliated?" The scholar named Liu slapped the table.
"It's too much for Your Majesty to favor Yang Feng?"
Looking at the three indignant scholars, Qian Qianyi was extremely calm. These three were still too young.
"Okay, the court's handling of Lord Pan has been made. In fact, it's good that he can save his life. You must know that Yang Feng planned to kill him at the beginning. If the three of them really stand up for Lord Pan, they can wait for Lord Pan to come out in two days and visit him, or give him a generous gift."
The three of them immediately shut up. It would be enough to support such things verbally. If they really want to take out real money and silver, wouldn't it be nice to go to Yangzhou to buy a few thin horses?
Seeing the actions of the three scholars, Qian Qianyi secretly despised him, but said, "Okay, let's not talk about Lord Pan. Nephew Liu, the autumn examination will be in a few days. The autumn examination will be the largest. You and the three of you must take the exam well. When you pass the Jinshi and become an official, our Donglin Party will have three more pillars. The future of our Donglin Party depends on you young people."
After being poured into Qian Qianyi's bowl of chicken soup, the three of them were all excited and stood up together and responded: "I will definitely live up to my support from my seniors."
Qian Qianyi smiled and waved his hands repeatedly: "Okay, okay, I'm not a senior, it's just a few years older than Bill and others. Don't be so nervous."
The three of them said a few more words, Qian Qianyi picked up the teacup and blew the tea gently. After seeing this, the three of them looked at each other and said goodbye to Qian Qianyi. Qian Qianyi stood up and sent the three out of the door.
When Qian Qianyi returned to the study and sat down, picked up the cup of tea that was already a little cold, and then sneered: "No one of these people had ever seen him when he lost his post when he was leaving his post, but now they all came over one by one, wanting him to take the lead for them. Are you really a fool?"
After leaving Qian Qianyi's mansion, the three scholars also whispered, one of them said: "Brother Liu, this Lord Qian didn't answer the call. He brought the ball back in a few words."
The scholar named Liu sneered: "Our Lord Qian has been ups and downs several times, and his scheming is naturally not comparable to us. I never thought that he would do anything for us when I came here this time, but I just got familiar with him.
Chapter completed!