Chapter 402: Ask the Confucius to be a loyal minister of the Yuan Dynasty
Zhang Ximeng was already overwhelmed and exhausted from arranging the enthronement ceremony. Even if there were so many people below to help, there were still too many things that required Zhang Ximeng to make decisions and coordinate.
Seeing that the ceremony was approaching, he had to rehearse and adjust over and over again for fear of making any mistakes.
In addition, there are Lao Zhu’s grand ceremony, the palace, the imperial street where the reviewers and horses are inspected, the stage for performances, the Martyrs’ Temple to worship the fallen soldiers, the Ancestral Temple to worship the ancestors... Zhang Ximeng has to come to inspect these buildings, and he is busy keeping his feet on the ground.
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"Prime Minister Zhang, the Kong family from Qufu, and the Zhang family from Jinan are asking for an audience together. I wonder how Prime Minister Zhang will arrange it?" Song Lian asked in a low voice.
These two families are really interesting. The Yanshenggong lineage has always been loyal ministers of the Yuan Dynasty. The former Mao Gui went on the Northern Expedition, and the Yuan Emperor was almost frightened to move the capital. At this time, Yanshenggong Kong Kejian stood up resolutely and shouted: "The emperor should cooperate with
The Sheji ancestral temple will live and die together, how can we abandon it lightly?"
The Yuan Dynasty was able to keep most of the capital, and this man was still a meritorious minister.
However, as Mao Gui had been entrenched in Shandong for a long time, Zhu Yuanzhang won the victory at Hukou, and was preparing to proclaim himself emperor in Yingtian, with the slogan of expelling the Huru and restoring China.
Duke Yan Sheng couldn't sit still and had to send his son Kong Xixue. As for Kong Kejian, he still maintained the few reserved words of Duke Yan and did not come in person. Of course, it is not ruled out that he could also come in person.
It was uncertain whether Zhu Yuanzhang could rule the world, so he asked his son to explore the way first so that he could have some room for maneuver.
As expected of an old wallflower, there is nothing to say about this business.
Zhang Ximeng rolled his eyelids and sneered: "He is descended from the lineage of Shenggong. If he can live and die with Yuan Ting, I might still be in awe. If they come here now, what does it matter? Do they need to change their masters?"
Song Lian grinned bitterly and said, "Prime Minister Zhang, the Kong family is indeed unbearable, but the Yanshenggong lineage represents Confucianism after all. Confucius has been benevolent for thousands of years, and all the emperors in the past have treated the Kong family with courtesy. Do I need to weigh one or two?"
Zhang Ximeng was stunned for a moment and suddenly asked: "Scholar Song, do you think we need to treat Confucius with courtesy?"
Song Lian was stunned. Don't you need it?
Maybe, after all, according to Zhang Ximeng's classification method, Confucianism is an era of serving the emperor and scholar-bureaucrats sharing the world. Now that era is over, the living fossil of the Confucius family should be dealt with.
But the problem is that this is Zhang Ximeng's idea after all. Although more and more people among the Zhu Jiajun agree with this view, the world is so big, there are still so many people in Neo-Confucianism, and the Confucian family still has huge influence. If they deal with it rashly, I'm afraid
There will be endless troubles after the meeting...
"Xiang Zhang, I, I think that at this festive moment, we still need to be a little courteous to the Kong family. If they are really ignorant, it is their own fault."
Zhang Ximeng was not surprised when he heard Song Lian's words. Even if his thoughts changed, the foundation of decades of development had already been engraved in the bone marrow. How could it be easily eliminated?
It's just that Song Lian's words unintentionally confused the fact. Zhang Ximeng was talking about courtesy to Confucius, but he was talking about courtesy to the Confucius family. Is there a difference?
It seems to be quite small.
"Scholar Song, please call Kong Xixue over. I just have time to say a few words to him."
Song Lian agreed, but he paused again, "Xiang Zhang, someone from the Zhang family is also here, right?"
"Mr. Zhang?"
Zhang Ximeng suddenly laughed, "How come I haven't heard of it? All the cats and dogs want to see me? No!"
Song Lian was at a loss for words. Although Zhang Ximeng's family was in trouble, the Zhang family did not help them. Now that Zhang Ximeng has become prosperous, they have come closer and are a little bit swaying, shameless and shameless... But we should also have a flexible moral bottom line. After all, it is written in one stroke.
No more than two words!
"What's the matter? Scholar Song, you still don't understand what I said? I asked the Zhang family to go back to where they came from, but you didn't understand? Then I will have to ask people from the Imperial Guard to take them away."
Song Lian was shocked. Prime Minister Zhang was really angry, "I, I will tell you now."
Song Lian went there in a hurry. Zhang Ximeng's face was dark and he sorted out his thoughts. Not long after, someone led a young man to Zhang Ximeng.
Although he is said to be a young man, he is actually much older than Zhang Ximeng.
"I'm here to pay my respects to Mr. Zhang, Kong Xixue."
Zhang Ximeng looked at him and said, "Where is your father? He doesn't want to come?"
Kong Xixue said calmly: "My father is old and frail. He is ill and cannot come. I hope that Mr. Zhang will forgive me!"
"It turns out he was ill and couldn't come over. I thought he was going to live and die with the country and the country!"
Kong Xixue was startled, his face paled by three points, and when he spoke, his back became even more bowed and humble.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister Zhang, King Wu has ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. The world has returned to its heart, and all the people are eagerly looking forward to it. Prime Minister Zhang is also a great scholar and sage in the world. He assists the Holy Lord and creates a dynasty. It is really gratifying and congratulatory, and it makes people fall in love. I think,
The name of the country is Ming Dynasty, which means the sun and the moon, and Prime Minister Zhang is like Beichen, living above the nine heavens. It happens that Prime Minister Zhang is from Shandong, and it is really an honor to have such a fellow countryman!"
Crying and saying he betrayed you, saying it was in a dream
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "As expected of a descendant of a saint, he knows how to praise others, which makes me feel very comfortable. It's just that you said that we are fellow villagers, so you are honored, but I don't agree with you."
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Kong Xixue was stunned and his heart was beating wildly. Zhang Ximeng brought thunder and smoke cannons from the beginning. He was obviously angry. This level would be difficult to pass!
"I have no other intention than Prime Minister Zhang. I just think that Prime Minister Zhang's virtuousness can be compared with famous ministers in the past. There is nothing untrue. It's all from the bottom of my heart, and we can learn from it!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous. I'm not talking about myself. I'm just saying that there are many people who may not be willing to be fellow villagers of the Kong family in Qufu!"
"ah!"
Kong Xixue was immediately stunned. We are descendants of saints. It is your blessing to become fellow townsmen with us. Who else is so ignorant?
Although he had lowered his attitude and was even willing to crawl at Zhang Ximeng's feet, he still did not dare to neglect matters involving family dignity.
The Kong family has survived for so many years because of face. No matter what time, this face is the most important!
"Prime Minister Zhang, I am stupid and I really don't understand. Please make it clear!"
"Explicitly? Then let me tell you, how many people have lost weight due to the increase in the weight of the Kong family in Shandong? The Confucius family has lasted for thousands of years, and the children of the Kong family have enough to eat and wear, and have no worries about food and clothing. They have been respected and looked up to by people in all dynasties.
.There are countless bones behind it, and countless people have supported them with their blood and tears. As a result, their families have been destroyed, and their descendants have been cut off... Do you think so?"
Whoosh!
Cold sweat flowed down Kong Xixue's temples.
Is it necessary to go straight to the point and expose the old secrets of the Kong family?
"Xiangong Zhang, I, I think there is some misunderstanding here? We, the Kong family, have always respected the religious teachings of our ancestors, cultivated and studied family inheritance, and taken care of the village. This has always been the case for generations. There must be some young people who slander the Kong family.
If you slander the Confucius family, please give me a warning from Prime Minister Zhang!"
"Oh! So it was slander?"
Zhang Ximeng suddenly realized, "In this case, I may have misunderstood."
"It must be a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!" Kong Xixue said through gritted teeth.
Zhang Ximeng laughed again, "Having said that, I have indeed heard a lot of rumors! And some of them don't seem to be rumors. For example, the great Confucian master of Yuan Shizu, as far as I know, Kublai Khan can't even understand Chinese.
, how can one be proficient in Confucian classics? How can one become a great master again?"
Kong Xixue was sweating profusely and trembling.
When the Mongols swept across the world, the Confucian family in Qufu sent the great Confucians Zhang Dehui and Yuan Haowen to pay homage to Kublai Khan and kneel down to ask him to be the "Grand Master of Confucianism."
Kublai Khan was overjoyed and accepted the offer, and returned the gift with courtesy: Kublai exempted the Confucian government and Confucian households from military duties, and all the Confucian scholars cheered and cheered.
Five words, let Emperor Yuan give me wealth for generations, I am a Confucian university who is proficient in human nature...
Zhang Ximeng brought up old things again and brought out this scandal. Kong Xixue was thick-skinned and couldn't bear it!
"Prime Minister Zhang, there is some truth to this matter."
"What should I say? I'd like to hear your opinion." Zhang Ximeng pulled up a chair and sat down, his smile not diminishing, as if he was asking for advice humbly.
Kong Xixue pondered for a long time, thinking again and again, and then he took the courage to say: "Returning to what Mr. Zhang said, people are born with a gift from heaven, and they are born with knowledge. Although Shizu of the Yuan Dynasty did not understand Chinese, he was born with destiny and took the world by storm.
He founded a dynasty, valued Confucian scholars, and governed the country with benevolence. He ruled for more than thirty years, and the country was strong and powerful, with a vast territory. For three generations or less, Yuan Shizu could be regarded as a hero. I think it is not entirely unreasonable to respect him as the great master of Confucianism.
"
When Kong Xixue said this, he actually admired his own wit, and finally got it right.
Zhang Ximeng's smile did not diminish, "That makes sense, but what do you think is going on in Yuan Ting now?"
"This... the current emperor of the Yuan Dynasty does not implement benevolent government, the world is in an uproar, the wise king and the holy lord are punishing the people, and the country of the Yuan Dynasty is in turmoil. I, I thought that the destiny is not there, and the destruction of the Yuan Dynasty is just around the corner!"
"Okay! That's well said." Zhang Ximeng praised without hesitation, "Your vision is indeed remarkable... But I want to ask, the ancestors of the Kong family became loyal ministers of the Yuan Dynasty, and now the descendants of the Confucius family can abandon the Yuan Dynasty.
Are you looking for a new owner?"
"This..." Kong Xixue was already panicking and couldn't resist, "Zhang Xiang, a good bird chooses a tree, a good minister chooses a master... they are all done by wise men, there is nothing wrong!"
Zhang Ximeng sighed and nodded, "Your theory is so powerful, I'm convinced... But there's one thing, you are from the Kong family!"
"The Kong family, what's the difference between the Kong family?" Kong Xixue's heart grew colder and colder.
"Of course the Kong family is different. To your predecessors and elders, you must pay attention to the word filial piety, and you must not violate the loyalty of the predecessors to the Yuan Dynasty. To the country, you must pay attention to the word "loyalty" from the beginning to the end. How can you change your mind midway?
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Zhang Ximeng patted Kong Xixue on the shoulder and sighed: "So I say that other people can be gentlemen, but since we are the Kong family, we should not embarrass our ancestors anymore, even though there are not many left. Thank you for your monthly subscription."
I advise you to follow the Yuan emperor in Dadu, and stick to it till the end. Confucius said it was benevolence, and Mencius said it was righteousness. People say it is difficult to have both loyalty and filial piety, but as long as you die for the Yuan Dynasty, you will be both loyal and filial, and you will have the best of both worlds.