Chapter 360: Dont overestimate the worlds intellectuals
"Do you really think there is nothing we can do? Let's see how it goes."
"If Your Highness Taisun is too cruel this time, wouldn't he be digging up our roots?"
"I have already spread the message to the clan, and everyone should also spread the message. We must not let it happen in other places."
"But if such targeting makes Long Yan angry, I'll wait for you."
"Since ancient times, no one has died, and his loyal heart will be remembered by history. Between us, there is no need to fear life and death. Besides, as the saying goes, the law does not punish everyone. Your Majesty will blame you."
There was a lot of discussion in the Hanlin Academy, and this was considered a key point. After all, the Hanlin Academy could be said to be the top place for literati.
But when the official who spoke at the end got excited and mentioned His Majesty, he got stuck.
Because according to His Majesty's character, there is no way to punish everyone, and he will directly punish the nine tribes, cleanly and without any hesitation.
Everyone who was originally filled with indignation became a little stiff after hearing this.
He cast an unkind look.
Isn't this guy His Majesty's undercover agent?
Zhang Xin of the Hanlin Academy said: "The matter is now over, and the news has been released. Just now, a letter has been sent that 80% of the teachers currently recruited by the Qunying Chamber of Commerce have resigned."
"It seems that everyone still understands the power of this. Even if His Majesty intends to punish, he cannot kill at will. There must be a reason."
"If we can unite as a team, we can't kill all the literati and officials in the capital. Then who will govern the Ming Dynasty?"
“In the end, it’s not us scholars who rely on us.”
Zhang Xin's words immediately aroused everyone's recognition.
The emperor alone does not govern the world, but governs all the officials. If all the officials are gone, how can we govern the world?
At this moment, an old man walked slowly over.
When someone saw it, they immediately bowed and said, "Mr. Bai is well."
Hearing this, everyone looked around and saw that it was Bai Xintai, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy.
"Mr. Bai is well"
Everyone bowed.
After Zhang Xin saluted, he looked at Bai Xintai, who came alone, and couldn't help but asked doubtfully: "Mr. Bai, why didn't Mr. Sanwu come over? Is it because he is feeling unwell?"
There were more than ten people in the Hanlin Academy lobby, and they were also a little confused.
Liu Sanwu, as the current leader of literati, naturally has a great role in taking the lead in such matters, and just now Bai Xintuan went to invite Mr. Sanwu.
Hearing this, Bai Xintiao shook his head and said, "Mr. Sanwu said that since he is old, he won't bother with this matter."
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were immediately disappointed.
Liu Sanwu was almost the spiritual leader of the Hanlin Academy. If he didn't participate, everyone felt it was a bit boring and seemed to lack passion.
The most important thing is that some people are beginning to worry vaguely.
Could it be that Liu Sanwu and Liu Hanlin knew something about the inside story, so they avoided this matter?
"Mr. Sango, at this juncture, you are so embarrassed."
One person said angrily, but his mouth was immediately covered by a colleague and friend.
He spoke ill of his boss in the Imperial Academy. How could he still want to hang out in a circle of literati?
After his mouth was covered, the man suddenly understood and immediately stopped making any sound.
Zhang Xin frowned as he looked at the somewhat disappointed people.
He is now considered the leader of the younger generation, such as Bai Xintuan and Liu Sanwu, who are already very old. He only needs a few more years to survive the pressure placed on him.
This action, or idea, was proposed by Zhang Xin and then organized and planned.
The purpose is very simple. Literati like Zhang Xin care more about their status in the literati circle. This status is invisible but very particular.
For example, Liu Sanwu was invited by Zhu Yuanzhang back then.
The influence of the literati circle is much greater than that of the officials of Fengtian Palace. Even if there are a few ministers who control the real power, when they see Liu Sanwu, they have to bow respectfully and call him sir.
The reason is that everyone retires at some time, and the position of minister often changes.
If I can't do it in the literary circle, I'm afraid my future will be cut off.
These days, all public sentiment, or public opinion, is controlled by the pens of the literati. If anyone falls out with the entire literati, his reputation will be ruined and everything will be lost.
On the contrary, as long as you have a good reputation, it doesn't matter what the imperial examination is, you can still become an official.
Zhang Xin is so enthusiastic about this matter, and this is what he wants.
But now that Liu Sanwu doesn't show up, Zhang Xin feels a little lonely.
After a short pause, Zhang Xin's eyes lit up and he said, "Don't be impatient, I think Mr. Sanwu's move has profound meaning."
After everyone heard this, they all looked at Zhang Xin.
Zhang Xin did not hesitate and said bluntly: "Mr. Sanwu has such a status. If he comes to participate in person, the influence will be too great. The Hanlin Academy will become the target of public criticism, which will trigger the Jinyi Guards to pay attention to supervision."
"In this way, we will be afraid of doing anything in the future and find it difficult to perform."
"Looking at it now, if Mr. Sango avoids it, it won't have such a big impact. It's easier for us to arrange some things."
After hearing these remarks, everyone was in high spirits.
Even Bai Xintuan cast a look of approval.
When he went to find Liu Sanwu, he didn't even see him in person, and he felt a little aggrieved.
We all have a good relationship, but why are we so avoidant when it comes to this matter? It makes Bai Xindiao feel doubtful and uneasy.
Now that I heard Zhang Xin say this, my heart suddenly became enlightened.
Some people didn't believe it: "Mr. Sango, do you really think so?"
Zhang Xin turned to look at the man, a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes.
I'm just a small editor, but you dare to question my answer?
Then he scolded: "Idiot, how can a person like Mr. Sanwu be afraid of these things? According to your statement, Mr. Sanwu is a lonely man."
"In this matter, who is doing this for ourselves, or for the sake of the clan and future generations?"
"This is for the sake of righteousness!"
Upon hearing such a reprimand, the editor immediately lowered his head, bowed respectfully and apologized.
When everyone saw this scene, they believed Zhang Xin's words even more.
The originally cold atmosphere returned to the hustle and bustle just now, and discussions began again about plans to disrupt His Royal Highness Taisun's school.
At this moment, in the inner city of the capital, in the western section of Qinhuai, there is a courtyard.
"Teacher, if you close the door so tightly and don't see outsiders, I'm afraid it will have some impact on your old reputation."
A middle-aged man in his forties spoke to Liu Sanwu opposite.
There are small bridges and flowing water in the courtyard, and there are even groups of koi swimming around. Even in such a cold day, it looks very lively.
Hearing this, Liu Sanwu slowly dropped a handful of bait, attracting many koi to fight for it, and then slowly said: "My status in this circle has already reached its peak, and I can't go up any higher.
I can’t get down either.”
"There is no need to worry too much about saving face. There is nothing more important than life. According to His Majesty's temperament, if you really want to confront him, you will undoubtedly be asking for trouble."
"Even if it really needs to be done, it must be done locally."
"But having said that, I think His Highness Taisun's method is good. They all have impure minds. How many clans want to be like the Han and Tang Dynasties and have a thousand-year-old family."
"This is undesirable, undesirable!"
"There are no natural scholars. Back then, when I was born in the Yuan Dynasty, I was just a fool. I had to learn Mongolian and Mongolian before I could be qualified to be an official."
"The officialdom is not as simple as they think."
The burly young man opposite heard this and fell silent for a moment.
What a mud-legged person, he knew very well in his heart that the teacher was a descendant of the Duke of Song and Chu, and his ancestors were royal relatives.
Even during the Mongolian and Yuan Dynasties, they were still landlords.
He had enough food and clothing since he was a child, and his house was full of classics.
The two elder brothers, Liu Gengsun and Liu Taosun, were also local celebrities. They both served as officials in the Yuan Dynasty and were later killed in the rebellion.
If he hadn't lived in the same hometown as his teacher, Liu Buyi would have believed his evil deeds.
Liu Buyi was the man who had thought of joining the army after seeing the Xuanjia Guards training by the Zhengyangmen River.
But thinking this way, Liu Buyi was still impressed by his teacher's moral character.
"It's not easy. You didn't resign like them from your position as teacher of Yu Qunying Chamber of Commerce?" Liu Sanwu asked.
After Liu Buyi entered the city, under the guidance of Liu Sanwu, he first went to the Qunying Chamber of Commerce to apply for a teacher. With Liu Buyi's talent and learning, he could easily gain fame and talent, and he had enough talent and knowledge to carry three cars, so passing the exam was no problem.
"Of course students won't give up like others, but teachers, if you join the Chamber of Commerce, can you really go to Xuanjia Guard?"
Liu Buyi asked with some confusion.
From the beginning, when Liu Buyi came to see Liu Sanwu, he bluntly stated his intention to join the army in Xuanjiawei.
If it were someone else who abandoned his writing and joined the army, he would definitely be reprimanded.
If you don't become a good scholar and don't have a bright future, if you become a Qiu Ba, your brain is in trouble.
But Liu Sanwu was extremely supportive of this.
Perhaps this has a lot to do with Liu Sanwu's early experience. Liu Sanwu didn't have the arrogance of those young literati, nor did he feel like he looked down on warriors.
Of course, civil and military disputes are inevitable, and suppression is a normal political tendency.
He is the current literary leader.
Hearing his little disciple's question, Liu Sanwu smiled and said: "The six arts of a gentleman are etiquette, music, charioteering, mathematics, calligraphy, and archery. Buyi, you are excellent in all of these areas."
"In front of the royal family, you must remember that there is no distinction between civil and military officials. Civilians can command military men, and military men must be assisted by literati. Don't be like other rotten scholars who deliberately separate themselves."
"The Xuanjia Guards are under the direct control of His Highness Taisun. It is not that simple to get in. They never look for people from outside. They are all selected from hereditary military families and descendants with meritorious service."
"If you want to enter directly, it will be difficult to reach the sky. Besides, if you don't use your own advantages, what's the point."
"After something like this happened to His Highness Taisun, the news has spread, and there will be very few scholars who go back. This is a rare opportunity for you."
"If you can perform well and catch the eye of His Highness Taisun, you will naturally receive preferential treatment when you meet His Highness Taisun in the future and share your thoughts."
"Enlisting in the army with literature makes it easier to express your ambitions."
Listening to the teacher's slow explanation, Liu Buyi sighed in his heart, old ginger is still spicy, let alone the oldest ginger like the teacher.
After saying this, the idea suddenly became very clear.
From this we can know that Liu Sanwu was very cautious when dealing with His Highness Taisun, and he probably had secretly figured out his character many times.
If Liu Sanwu knew what Zhang Xin, Bai Xintiao and others in the Hanlin Academy were saying now, he would definitely laugh three times.
He hadn't thought about it that much, he just didn't want to take a trip into this muddy water.
He is getting older, but Liu Sanwu doesn't want to die. He also wants to live for a few more years. He feels that his body and bones are still healthy for now.
At this time, a housekeeper came quickly outside the door: "Sir, a message has been sent, saying that His Majesty Taisun has decreed that all students who resigned from the Qunying Chamber of Commerce School will be expelled from the military status. He and his descendants will be exempted from the Ming Dynasty.
He belongs to the government and will never be hired."
"The order is conveyed to the officials and will be sent to various places, even overseas recruiting offices."
"All vassal states, tributary states, and tributary states to which the Ming Dynasty belongs are not available."
The butler said in a somewhat urgent tone.
This is almost the same as killing them, so there is no difference. After ten years in the cold window, what is the purpose of coming to the capital? Most of them still have fame.
Although the edict does not say that one should be revoked from his official status, his official status will be gone, so his official status will naturally disappear as well.
After years of studying hard, it was ruined.
Zhang Xin's eyes lit up when he heard this.
Liu Sanwu sighed: "His Royal Highness, Taisun, has always been looked down upon by others. To be able to stand alone and reach such a scale now, do you really think that you are as easy to reason with as His Highness, the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness?"
"This is the same temperament as your Majesty. He looks kind on weekdays, but once he gets annoyed, he has no choice but to reap the consequences."
Having said this, Liu Sanwu paused for a moment and then asked the steward: "The news has reached the Hanlin Academy."
The butler replied: "It should be soon."
The current Hanlin Academy is located in the imperial palace.
This is also the reason why Zhang Xin and others dare to discuss in the courtyard, because they are not subject to the supervision of Jin Yiwei. As long as there are no eunuchs, they can speak out anything boldly.
The transmission of news is relatively slow because it has to go through the palace relationship. If it is unlucky, you may not know until you leave the palace.
The procedure for entering the palace was very cumbersome and the news could not be delivered quickly.
"Teacher, it seems that this matter will become more and more troublesome."
Liu Buyi's tone was a bit sad.
Liu Sanwu nodded, sighed and said, "His Royal Highness Taisun has obviously made sufficient preparations for his actions."
"Most literati are definitely unwilling. Even my family will send a message and send someone over if they find out about it."
"But when it comes to the family, what I say still works."
"These fools, standing opposite His Highness the Grand Sun, just don't want to live any longer."
"His Royal Highness Taisun may not take action, but Your Majesty is happy to do it for you."
Liu Buyi asked with some confusion: "Teacher, it's fine just for the capital, but outside the capital, it's not so easy."
Hearing this, Liu Sanwu sneered and said, "Let's see when the time comes. His Highness Taisun must have plans for the future. Let's just say, don't look down on the world's literati."