Zhang Ximeng is dressed in a bright red official uniform, as bright as blood, with a shining beam and crown on his head, and a jade belt around his waist, which is delicate and warm. He stands in the wind, with the tomb of King Yue behind him and thousands of soldiers and civilians in front of him.
A memorial article is written, with ups and downs, and a powerful voice!
The pinnacle of life that literati of all ages longed for was easily achieved by this young man who was less than twenty.
Zhang Ximeng, with his clothes flowing and his face full of energy, has become the idol of almost all literati.
It's really impossible not to be envious.
You must know that what literati have always hoped for is to become an imperial master, to teach a saintly king and a hero, and to be recorded in the annals of history in the name of an imperial master. That is an even more exciting thing than becoming the emperor yourself.
This is what it means to be a Taifu in life and posthumous title of Wenzheng in death.
But for Zhang Ximeng, this is nothing.
Not only did he teach an extremely outstanding king, he even started an era.
The discussion of the previous two ups and downs is enough to lead the trend of the millennium... During the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, the method of enfeoffment was adopted to expand the territory and create the foundation of China.
During the Qin, Han, Sui and Tang dynasties, great unification was adopted to explore ways to govern China.
This is the history of the past three thousand years.
As for the period before the Xia Dynasty, it may also be included, but at this time, it is no longer so important.
Zhang Ximeng was born in the third rise. In other words, they were not simply trying to establish a new dynasty, but were trying to start a new era that would last for one or two thousand years.
Let’s explore the path for China to reach a higher level in the future.
How to govern the country in the future, what conditions are needed for the third rise... These are still unknown. Zhang Ximeng only mentioned in his memorial text that following public opinion and that the emperor and his ministers share the same moral principles, he did not say more specific parts. There was no space left.
, which will be added in the future.
In fact, as long as you accept this point of view, many things will fall into place, such as opening up the sea, industry and commerce, science and technology... all can be summarized under the great era of the third rise, and will fall into place naturally.
Although the Ming Dynasty has not yet been established, Zhang Ximeng has single-handedly raised this dynasty to an unparalleled height, competing with the sun and the moon, and becoming immortal with the heaven and earth!
"Zhang Zi is now a saint!"
Song Lian looked up at Zhang Ximeng, with tears welling up in his eyes. The sky is unfailing and the earth is kind, so there can be such a handsome man!
So far, at least Zhu Yuanzhang's civil servants have completely abandoned their care for Yuan Ting, and there will no longer be any entanglement between the two ministers and their traitors.
Moreover, Zhang Ximeng’s ingenious division method is equivalent to classifying the Confucianism of the Han Dynasty, the relationship between heaven and man, and Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism into the cycle of rise and fall of the Qin, Han, Sui, and Tang dynasties.
To put it bluntly, these are all things from the old era, and there is no need to tie them down anymore. We just need to take the essence and discard the dross.
In this way, many of the previous conflicts were resolved.
With this set of things in place, it is completely guaranteed that the newly established country will be updated and everything will be renewed, and decadence will be swept away... Only when the truth makes sense can the spirit be strong!
Some people have also said that the emperor is the one who has strong soldiers and horses...
It seems that orthodox legitimacy is not that important.
In fact, this is not the case, including Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism, Three Cardinal Guidelines and Five Constant Rules, and various norms, which solve the problem of the cost of governance. Why is it said that the world can be conquered immediately, but cannot be ruled immediately.
That’s the truth!
The cost of simply relying on force to rule is too high.
Why has Confucianism been able to last for two thousand years and be regarded as the official teaching?
It is because Confucianism can effectively reduce the cost of governance and achieve long-term peace and stability.
If there is no new theory to replace Confucianism, no matter how Confucianism is challenged and Neo-Confucianism reformed, sooner or later, Confucianism, which is inclusive of all corners of the world, will be able to digest and absorb these challenging theories, transform them, and become part of Confucianism again.
This is the inertia of history.
As for Zhang Ximeng's memorial essay, this reinterpretation of history has almost eliminated the possibility of Neo-Confucianism being revived from the dead. From then on, Confucianism may only become a discipline of self-cultivation, and will no longer be able to become a prominent official school.
All in all, this article is large enough and high-level enough. How much impact it will have depends on the subsequent feedback. But one thing is without doubt. From then on, Zhang Zi’s status has completely surpassed Zhu Zi!
He actually had the attitude of becoming a saint immediately.
Especially among the young scholars, some stared at Zhang Ximeng with blazing eyes, while others did not dare to look up and could only lower their heads, as if there was a halo behind Zhang Ximeng that could blind people.
Zhu Yuanzhang had a smile on his face and was very satisfied.
If you let him come, it will definitely not have this effect.
After all, no matter how studious Zhu Yuanzhang was, he would not be able to write an article of this level. Everyone knows that there are ghostwriters who will only get some applause when reading.
Only Zhang Ximeng, with the right time, right place, and right people, poured into him, stood up at the right time, and read out in public... holding the sun and moon in his hands, standing on the tide, looking down on the past and present, leading the trend!
In a word, the trend has been achieved!
There are very few people here who can understand 20 to 30% of the power of this article.
People like Fang Guozhen were even more confused and couldn't understand.
But it doesn't matter, at least this momentum makes Lao Fang tremble with fear.
Isn’t he just the King of Wu?
How can he be more domineering and lively than becoming an emperor?
Zhu Yuanzhang really has something!
This young civil servant under him is very powerful. He talks in one way and is so cultured.
Fang Guozhen was still a little hesitant, feeling that although it was heart-pounding for Lao Zhu to confer him the title of King of Yue, it was not a conferral by the emperor after all, so it was not that meaningful.
But at this moment, he no longer hesitated.
What kind of emperor is Dadu?
Bullshit!
There is only one sun in our eyes!
Sure enough, just after Zhang Ximeng read out the memorial text, he walked quickly towards Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Yuanzhang actually took the initiative to move forward and took two steps to meet him.
"Thank you for your hard work, sir!"
Zhang Ximeng was slightly startled, his heart felt warm, and then he quickly bowed deeply.
"Please, my lord, offer sacrifices to the ancestors, who are the kings of Wu!"
Lao Zhu nodded.
He stepped forward proudly... Zhang Ximeng was talking about the source of King Wu's legal system and the foundation of the founding of the country. It was a very high-level thing.
When I arrived at Lao Zhu's place, I became much more pragmatic.
He first offered incense and sacrifices to Yue Fei, affirming Yue Fei's achievements and expressing his ambition to restore the Central Plains and expel the barbarians.
Immediately, Zhu Yuanzhang officially announced that he would inherit the throne of King Wu.
So far, Lao Zhu has officially ascended the throne and reigned supreme.
Then the things in front of Yue Fei's tomb were over, and he returned to Hangzhou Yamen, the temporary palace... This time Lao Zhu went in first, changed King Wu's python robe, nine-haired crown, and put on new clothes.
By the way, I have to rest for a while, and then I will officially ascend to the palace and start handling government affairs as King of Wu.
Any awards for meritorious officials, including old ones and new ones, will be announced in the coming time.
Fortunately, everyone could rest for a while, so people chatted happily in twos and threes above the main hall.
Including those around Zhang Ximeng, including Li Shanchang, Zhu Sheng, and Song Lian, they were still thinking about the article and had some kind words for Zhang Ximeng.
Seeing such joy, Fang Guozhen suddenly walked up to Zhang Shixin and Chen Hai, coughed, and both of them couldn't help but raise their heads.
One of them is Zhang Shicheng's brother, and the other is Chen Youding's son. They were all photographed by Lao Zhu Weifeng, so they had to come.
Facing the arrogant Fang Guozhen at this time, I really can't understand it.
Are you afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang will use his power to bully others?
"Perhaps you two don't know yet? I have accepted the canonization of the King of Wu and the position of King of Yue... I advise you two to be aware of current affairs. Didn't Zhang Shicheng become the Taiwei? Why not also accept the title of King of Wu?
If you can confer the title, even I can become the king of Yue. Zhang Shicheng's treatment will definitely be much better than mine... And Chen Hai, your father is still professing vassalage to the Yuan Dynasty. He plunders hundreds of thousands of grains every year and sends them to Dadu to worship the faint emperor. This
This is so inappropriate! Since I have accepted the canonization of the King of Wu, I must work for the great cause of expelling the Hulu. If you continue to transport food, you will have to detain it if necessary. Let the King of Wu make a decision!"
What he said made both of them stunned. What did he mean?
Fang Guozhen accepted Zhu Yuanzhang's canonization and became Zhu Yuanzhang's vanguard, staring at us?
Lips are dead and teeth are cold, do you understand?
Zhang Shixin glared and said, "Fang Guozhen, you are here to make such a fuss. Could it be that you can represent the King of Wu? This is the way to treat guests?"
Fang Guozhen chuckled, "Of course I am not qualified to represent the King of Wu, I am just speaking from my heart. Heroes in the world rise together, and heroes compete with each other. I don't admire others, but I admire the King of Wu. I won't say anything else. Anyway, Chen
Hai, tell your father Chen Youding that if he doesn't make a clean break with Yuan Ting, I will send troops to blockade Fuzhou. Don't worry, I will do what I say!"
Chen Hai's face looked like the bottom of a scapegoat. He gritted his teeth and wanted to tear Fang Guozhen apart.
But at this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang came out. He didn't say anything else. He first asked Sun Yan to read out the decree, conferring Fang Guozhen the title of King of Yue, and then gave him a complete set of clothing.
Fang Guozhen was led to the side. Not long after, he also wore a nine-pointed crown and a python dragon robe, and walked out with his head held high.
Although Fang Guozhen's clothing is slightly different from Zhu Yuanzhang's in the details, everyone must admit that this man has indeed become a noble prince, and the sparrow has turned into a phoenix.
It’s still the phoenix with 28 big bars, tall and hard!
"Your Majesty, King Wu, I would like to thank you for your great kindness!"
After Fang Guozhen paid homage, he said to Zhu Yuanzhang: "King Wu, since you want to expel the barbarians, how can you allow the thieves of the Yuan Dynasty to show off their power in this hall? I am willing to request an order to lead 300 warships to attack Fuzhou.
Please ask the King of Wu to send a force of troops into the land of Fujian, advance by land and water, and destroy Chen Youding first!"
After saying these few words, Chen Hai was so frightened that he was trembling all over and his face turned pale... Zhu Yuanzhang was not something he could deal with, and now Fang Guozhen came. Wouldn't this push people to a dead end?
But he couldn't give in. If Fang Guozhen was frightened, he would not have a good life.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang coughed lightly and said, "The King of Yue is right, but you were also a minister of the Yuan Dynasty in the past, so we must give people a chance."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Chen Hai with a smile on his face, "We have thought about it and plan to confer your honor as King of Fortune and invite him to work together to achieve the great cause of expelling the Hulu. I wonder if you are willing to accept it?"
Lao Zhu didn't wait for Chen Hai's answer, and asked Zhang Shixin: "We also plan to crown your brother as King Huai. From now on, we will help each other and fight against the Yuan Dynasty together. What do you think?"
Although Zhu Yuanzhang's tone is to discuss, these two people are not fools. They have already made it clear that they will accept the canonization. You are the princes we recognize. If you don't accept it, Fang Guozhen will immediately act as a vanguard, and Zhu Yuanzhang's army will also