Chapter 438 The monk is not difficult for the monk
What Zhang Ximeng said among the Miao soldiers was actually copied down and distributed everywhere overnight. The newspapers did not dare to neglect it. They actually sent people over to write down what Prime Minister Zhang said at any time, and then compiled it into an article and published it in the newspaper.
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Generally speaking, with the title of Prime Minister, the sales volume of newspapers will increase dramatically.
No one expected that after Lao Zhu annexed Huguang, the first batch of beneficiaries would be the people from the Imperial College.
In fact, as mentioned before, the Ming court began to develop newspapers to promote government affairs. Unfortunately, Li Shanchang did not immediately raise the newspapers to a sufficient level.
It was just handed over to a few Confucian scholars from the Imperial College.
An old scholar running a newspaper is like a eunuch on a flower boat, it is useless!
They always think about teaching from a high platform and wish to treat everyone as their students, who need to be taught by their ears and ears.
It would be strange to be able to run a successful newspaper with just this mentality.
Therefore, in addition to news about the battlefield, the first newspapers contained boring government affairs, and then even more boring moral articles, and even poems were very few.
It’s strange that ordinary people like to watch it.
Faced with a half-dead newspaper, the Zhongshu Provincial Government was helpless.
There were a few young people who followed the army to Wuchang. They originally just wrote some articles reporting good news and sent them back for assignment. However, after witnessing the war, they became so excited that they simply requested an order to establish a branch in Wuchang and publish a newspaper.
In the first few days, only 180 copies were sold, and ordinary people didn't quite understand what a newspaper was and had little interest. However, after Zhang Ximeng's article was published, the number soared to more than 5,000 copies, a tenfold increase!
Some people even bought many copies and took the speedboat directly, working day and night, to rush to the next day. A newspaper can be sold for five gold coins, and the profit is a hundred times!
Li Shanchang was so angry that his teeth were itching when he faced the high-priced newspapers.
They are all writing articles and promoting government decrees. Why is it that no one wants our Lao Li's articles, even if they are sold at a discount? Zhang Ximeng's has been sold a hundred times, and there are still people who are criticizing it?
It’s not that we, Mr. Li, are stingy, it’s just that this thing is so speechless!
Li Shanchang had no choice but to order not to buy or sell newspapers at will. If he was found out, he would not only confiscate the proceeds, but also wear the shackles in public.
Lao Li is full of murderous intent, but driven by profit, he still keeps restraining himself.
With no choice, Li Shanchang could only let those losers from the Imperial College publish Zhang Ximeng's article.
Not surprisingly, Zhang Ximeng’s new article has caused a lively discussion.
Zhang Ximeng faced Miao Bing and made a very important point, that is, to achieve great things, it must be in accordance with the laws of nature.
Previously, Zhang Ximeng criticized the induction of heaven and man and denied the destiny of heaven. This time, Zhang Ximeng has pointed his finger at the winners and losers.
He started with the Miao soldiers, who said that for the sake of glory and wealth, a person would probably do anything and use all his scheming means.
But if tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of people are to work together for a major event, it is not just about glory, wealth, titles, and ministerial titles... Because even a fool knows that one general's achievements can lead to tens of thousands of people dying.
Only a handful of people can have the last laugh. Since they are destined to become expendable, why risk their lives?
Therefore, those in power have always tried to seize a few close associates and rely on their strength to compete for supremacy and compete in the world. Ordinary soldiers are just a bunch of numbers.
This is the truth about Chen Youliang and others. All he could capture were his trusted generals. Later, all his trusted followers were lost, leaving only his family and brothers. In the end, even his brothers abandoned him, and Chen Youliang became a lonely man, betrayed by everyone.
It can be seen that for the sake of the prosperity of the family, for the sake of promotion and wealth, and the creation of a wife and a wife, this kind of goal cannot be recognized by most people.
To achieve great things, we must unite as one.
If you want everyone to be united, then your actions must be in accordance with heavenly principles!
Having said this, Zhang Ximeng rudely snatched the word "Heaven's Law"! What is Heaven's Law? Naturally, Heaven's Law cannot be the law of one person. Heaven's Law must be for the common good, for all the people, and must have good intentions...
For example, Juntian!
Only by acting in the interests of the majority of people can we gain majority support.
Go forward indomitably and be invincible!
The law of heaven is impartial and everyone should be treated equally.
Therefore, when treating people, we will not distinguish between their origins, but their origins... The key is to recognize the laws of heaven, uphold the public spirit, and be willing to do things for all people.
As long as they can do this, no matter they are Han people, Miao people, or Mongolians, they can use them. And by using such people, the people will benefit, the court will benefit, and the country will become rich and powerful, and it will be just around the corner.
On the contrary, even if one's own people have evil intentions, they will cause endless troubles and even cause more serious losses.
Therefore, in the next step, we must break down sectarian stereotypes, eliminate differences between before and after, prevent fellow villagers from clumping together, and do not allow exclusion of outsiders... All appointments will be based on merit and be open and honest.
Obviously, Zhang Ximeng's explanation was equivalent to setting the tone and establishing principles for the subsequent large-scale military reorganization. Needless to say, it was very thoughtful.
As Zhang Ximeng said, in order to achieve great things, they must be in accordance with the laws of nature... In all major things throughout history, the principles come first.
A revolution sweeping the Ming Dynasty and the public was brewing.
Everyone was looking forward to it, wanting to know what Zhang Ximeng would do next... But at this moment, an article suddenly appeared, pointing the finger at Zhang Ximeng.
The other party's words were sharp and he directly denounced Zhang Ximeng, which was deceiving others.
When talking about treating everyone equally, there is a ready-made example. Zhang Ximeng did not treat everyone equally at all. On the contrary, he went to great lengths to frame him.
Especially Yao Guangxiao, the inspector-general, is even more evil-minded, unfair, and a complete treacherous person!
Zhang Ximeng was also suddenly shocked. He was not afraid of being scolded, but this time Yao Guangxiao was also added to the list. At such a juncture, what on earth was going on? Gu Hao
Zhang Ximeng did not respond immediately, but sent someone to investigate secretly. It took less than two days to get the results.
The person who wrote this article is a young monk.
And he’s a monk who failed the exam!
In grief and anger, he wrote an article against Zhang Ximeng. He didn't know how it happened, but it spread. Some people actually imitated the newspaper and used the exact same method, printing thousands of copies and spreading them everywhere.
The common people thought it was issued by the imperial court and bought it. After seeing it, they were shocked. Someone actually slapped Xianggong Zhang in the face. Something big had happened!
Could it be that the higher-ups are going to take action against Prime Minister Zhang?
All kinds of speculations are rampant, and the atmosphere is full of chaos.
It’s hard to justify arresting a young monk for such a big news, right? This must be a scapegoat! If there is no convincing explanation, I’m afraid we will also be disappointed with the Ming Dynasty.
Zhang Ximeng could not turn a blind eye to all the discussions in the government and the public.
"Yao Guangxiao, it's the two of us who are being scolded. Please tell us what's going on?"
Yao Guangxiao was calm, "Xiang Zhang, I know this monk. He writes well and has deep Buddhist skills. In addition, he is dignified and articulate. He passed the examination smoothly. In the end, the lower official is responsible. I deposed him."
It’s fallen.”
"Deposed?"
Zhang Ximeng was startled. As mentioned before, Zhang Ximeng only proposed the direction of formulating examination methods for monks. The person who actually conducted the examination was Yao Guangxiao. He had shaved his hair in his early years, worked as a monk, and was proficient in the three religions. He can be called a talent among talents.
Asking Yao Guangxiao to formulate examination questions and assess the monks is not just holding everything in hand and making clear arrangements!
But no one expected that someone actually passed the test that was obviously impossible to pass. Moreover, whether it was a collection of classics or historical records or Buddhist theory, they were all impeccable, and Yao Guangxiao could not find any faults.
In the final interview, after some discussion, Yao Guangxiao also got off guard.
He debated Buddhism and lost.
At this point, it's no longer possible to issue the ultimatum. What else can you do?
Yao Guangxiao was stunned for a long time and finally came up with a solution.
"This person is a great talent, but he is a monk, so he will not be allowed to pass!"
After getting this result, the young monk went crazy.
Despite his profound cultivation, he had already broken through the defense at this moment.
Yao Guangxiao, you are so inappropriate!
Is there anything more shameless?
You made the exam questions so difficult that ordinary people couldn't pass the exam. As a result, a ruthless person emerged and successfully passed the exam, impeccably... But you said that talents are rare and not suitable for becoming a monk.
Co-author According to your statement, mediocre people are not suitable, and virtuous people are not suitable... Then, who can become a monk? Doesn't this mean that the Buddhist temple will close down?
He also said that treating everyone equally would be unfair to monks!
The monk angrily wrote an article scolding Zhang Ximeng, saying that he was hypocritical. What happened next was not what the monk could have predicted.
"Yao Guangxiao, that monk is indeed very talented?"
Yao Guangxiao was a little startled, "His abilities are far superior to those of lower officials."
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but be shocked, Yao Guangxiao would not praise others easily.
It is definitely not easy for this monk to gain his respect. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is knowledgeable and talented.
"This person must become a monk?"
"He grew up in a temple. He has followed eminent monks since he was a child. He is very capable. His subordinates tried to persuade him, but they were unable to do anything. When things ended up like this, they asked Prime Minister Zhang to punish him."
Zhang Ximeng thought seriously for a long time, and suddenly laughed and said: "Everyone has his own ambitions, and you can't force him. Go tell him and ask him to write another article. This is my re-examination for him. If he passes, I will allow him to become a monk."
Yao Guangxiao was stunned, but seeing Zhang Ximeng insisting, it was hard to say anything.
Three days later, a young bald monk appeared in front of Zhang Ximeng and presented a piece of "Treatise on Equalizing Land" with both hands.
"Xiang Zhang's knowledge is naturally very good. I just hope that Xiang Zhang can treat everyone equally."
Zhang Ximeng looked at the printed fonts and smiled slightly.
"Your name is Chu Qi? You use Buddhism to explain government orders, and you also use the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. It can be seen that you are knowledgeable and practical, which is amazing!"
"Thank you very much, Mr. Zhang, for your praise. I am ashamed of myself, young monk."
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "I just want to ask you one thing. The Buddha said that all living beings are equal. I here believe in fairness and justice and treat everyone equally...Do you think I am a Buddha? Can this Ming Dynasty be considered a pure land?"
When Chu Qi heard this, he subconsciously wanted to laugh. How dare this person to overestimate his abilities and dare to ask such a question?
But when she thought about it more carefully, Chu Qi actually frowned... Then she fell into deep thought and simply sat down on the ground, holding her head. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this matter was too serious!
If the things that Buddhism yearns for are the same as those stipulated in the laws of the Ming Dynasty, and the pursuit is the same, then you should try your best to build the Ming Dynasty into a perfect and beautiful world of light. There is no need to chant sutras in the temple for practice.