Because a large number of Jinyi guards went to Xiaoling, the capital's supervision of officials was naturally much laxer.
Civil servants, their original identity was literati.
Every civil servant has never left the circle of scholars.
Although it is only the third day of the Lunar New Year, many lantern riddles have actually started already.
Then, in the name of literati gathering, many clans began to gather together.
"How dare His Highness Taisun go against the scholars of the world? Doesn't he know that only we can govern the world?"
"Without the help of literati, how would the world be? Who would collect the taxes? Who would govern the people?"
An unknown old man drank a glass of wine and opened the topic.
This old man may not have a good reputation in the Ming Dynasty, but locally, he is a patriarch-level figure.
The patriarch of the clan, especially the senior surname, and even the fifth-rank officials are very afraid of them. Who knows what intricate relationships there may be behind them.
There were about twenty people in a certain backyard.
There was even the sound of singing and dancing from the front yard, making it very lively.
Every simple person can come to this backyard.
A gathering like this is usually very difficult, and only during the Chinese New Year can such a grand occasion occur.
Officials with a rank of five or higher would not attend such a gathering of literati.
This is not because of identity, but a protective arrangement.
Being able to reach an official position in the capital of the fifth rank or above is not only achieved through personal efforts, but also through the accumulation of a large number of network resources.
For example, Zhan Hui, the current Minister of Civil Affairs, has a smooth career.
It seems to be Zhu Yuanzhang's support and love, but secretly, many members of the Zhan family have put in a lot of effort.
For the slightest flaw, someone will willingly take the blame.
Good things that increase his reputation will definitely fall on Zhan Hui, but bad things will have nothing to do with him.
There are also clans that spend a lot of money to help promote their reputation.
Coupled with Zhan Hui's own ability, he can rise so quickly.
As the official minister, the feedback given to the clan is naturally very great.
This is the relationship between people.
Looking at ancient and modern times, no one can avoid it.
Zhan Hui is just a representative. The others may not have as high an official position as Zhan Hui, but each of them uses a lot of clan resources.
Being able to climb to a high position and not allowing them to make any mistakes.
Therefore, such gatherings cannot be attended by officials above the fifth rank.
Even if something happens, it won't involve them.
The Ming Dynasty's current situation of continuous sitting and annihilation of clans is also based on this.
The issue everyone is discussing now is because of Liu Sanwu's widely circulated letter.
That letter clearly pointed out the current situation, which made most literati with status begin to discuss countermeasures.
The time to seize is also the day when the royal family pays tribute to Xiaoling Mausoleum.
"Your Highness Taisun, this is to dig up everyone's roots. This matter must not go forward."
Another scholar spoke frankly.
An old man who looked a little thin stood up at this moment.
Seeing this old man, the scene suddenly became much quieter.
Because he is the representative of the Zheng family in Jiangnan.
Although he is not a clan leader, he is still a clan elder.
What is the concept of Jiangnan Zheng Family?
It was the "first family in Jiangnan" given by Zhu Yuanzhang in the 18th year of Hongwu.
"One righteousness, nine generations live together."
The Zheng family began living together in the Southern Song Dynasty, and by the early Ming Dynasty they had not been separated for hundreds of years. Thousands of people shared wealth, shared food, and lived in harmony.
At that time, the filial piety and righteousness of the Yimen of the Zheng family were well-known throughout the world. In order to commend the filial piety and righteousness passed down from generation to generation, Zhu Yuanzhang personally awarded "the first family in the south of the Yangtze River" in the 18th year of Hongwu.
From the Southern Song Dynasty onwards, no matter how the situation changed, no matter whether it was a time of war or a time of peace and prosperity, the Zheng family always remained the same, and the family's life was still orderly.
No matter who is in power, they must manage family affairs and handle relations with neighbors according to their own rules.
No matter what the conditions, he set an example of loyalty, justice and filial piety. Therefore, he was respected by the court in the Song, Yuan and Ming dynasties.
This is a family that has existed since the Southern Song Dynasty.
It can be said that it is the only remaining thousand-year-old family, and it has a decisive influence in Jiangnan, and even in the entire literati circle.
The big families that were able to survive under the purges of the Meng Yuan Dynasty had extremely sophisticated ways of surviving.
But when they encountered this school problem, they still got involved.
In the eyes of many people, the school issue that seems to be ignored is actually a major change that has not happened in a thousand years. For example, the emergence of the imperial examination will completely change the social class.
People with vision are always good.
So they still stopped it.
Fortunately, this is the Hongwu period. In any other era, even during the Yongle period of Zhu Di, it would not have been possible to complete it.
Only Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang could make people in these families so fearful.
Because once Zhu Yuanzhang is determined to implement it, no one can stop it, no one dares to stop it.
Your Majesty, that person really dares to kill!
There are only about a million scholars in the world, including those without any fame.
According to His Majesty's temperament.
There really needs to be a civil and military revolution.
I'm afraid I could kill 300,000 scholars without blinking an eye.
This is Zhu Yuanzhang's deterrence.
No one is not afraid, no one is not afraid.
"Mr. Zheng, I would like you to come up with a charter for this matter. We are all in disarray and have been thinking about it for a long time, but we still don't have a good plan."
A rich old man bowed and said respectfully.
The man who was called Mr. Zheng seemed to be thin and frail, but his eyes did not have the turbidity of an old man, but shone brightly.
"Since I'm here today, let me just say a few words."
Mr. Zheng began to speak, and everyone listened attentively.
"His Royal Highness Taisun's idea is of course good, and His Majesty's idea is also good. Although such things offend everyone, at the end of the day, they are still for our Ming Dynasty."
If anyone else had said these words, they would have been besieged by everyone, but when Mr. Zheng said it, no one refuted, and they waited patiently.
Mr. Zheng continued: "But now in the great world, there are constant foreign invasions, the Japanese army is raising troops in the court, and there is fertile black soil in Nurgan, Liaodong. The situation is changing rapidly, and there are rebels in Shaanxi with overwhelming momentum."
"I can only say that these methods are not a good idea at this time."
"Everyone also clearly understands that after this incident, the entire Ming Dynasty will be in turmoil. Now that it has been less than thirty years since the fall of the B.C. Yuan Dynasty, why is this tiger and wolf thing happening?"
To put it bluntly, everyone's mental state is completely different.
Nowadays, everyone is opposed to the school founded by Taisun, but there has never been a specific name.
We can't raise the banner and say, Taisun, you have touched our foundation and we can't let the people at the bottom read and write.
This statement is unreasonable.
Therefore, what literati lacked was a reputation for righteousness.
Because they are used to standing on the highest point of morality and standing in the light.
This is also why after Taisun established the capital academy, although there was resistance, it was not of great significance.
Apart from using connections to get those literati to withdraw, there was no other way to do it.
Even the officials did not dare to speak in the court.
Even if the person who speaks up is directly questioned and executed by His Majesty, he will not lose a good reputation.
Schools don’t have to worry about having no teachers at all, because there are many scholars who can’t even afford food.
And because of the expulsion, no one dared to leave the school.
Now we have this rhetoric.
That would be completely different.
Some people may think that these remarks are not to directly stop, but to delay.
After a few years of delay, wouldn’t it still have to be done?
If anyone brings up this topic, then he has no right to be in this backyard.
Because as long as there is an excuse to delay the present, there will be many excuses later.
Keep putting it off until this matter is never brought up again.
"Wonderful, wonderful! We were always confused before and couldn't see the situation clearly. Now when Mr. Zheng talks about it, it becomes extremely clear."
"The reason why we study is to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country, and to share the worries of His Majesty."
"Things that will affect the Ming Dynasty such as Zuo must not be implemented at this time. Even if it is done, as far as I can see, it will be at least ten years later."
One person proposed it, and many people immediately seconded it.
The atmosphere in the backyard suddenly became lively.
Watch until the clouds open and the moon shines.
This statement is absolutely tenable even in the court.
After Mr. Zheng finished speaking, he shrank into the crowd, like an ordinary old man.
The Zheng family will never be a pioneer or even follower on anything related to the royal family.
They have their own way of survival.
Mr. Zheng's eyes were half-closed, looking at the noisy and eager people, a hint of contempt flashed deep in his eyes.
If it wasn't for family interests, how could he attend such a gathering.
That is to say, he came here only after he found out about the royal family's Xiaoling Mausoleum to pay homage.
It’s okay to just add fuel to the flames behind the scenes. When it comes to real things, the Zheng family will never be involved in the slightest.
The suburbs of the capital city.
Ye Yueqing came with dozens of cavalry.
Currently, Ye Yueqing's personal guards in the capital are the Xuanjia Guards.
According to Zhu Ying's instructions, when traveling in the outer city of the capital, at least thirty-six riders must accompany him before traveling.
This is an order issued to Ye Yueqing, and it is also protection.
The place where Ye Yueqing came was the residence of craftsmen from Western Europe.
At the gate, there are officials to greet you.
"How is the recipe that His Highness Taisun ordered, how is it going now, and how long will it take to make it?"
Ye Yueqing asked directly.
The reception official quickly replied: "My lord, there are three types of cement used for paving the road. Only the three types of soil used for the main beams that His Highness Taisun told us are still somewhat different."
Ye Yueqing nodded and said, "Take me to have a look."
Under the leadership of officials, Ye Yueqing quickly arrived at a place similar to a research center.
Dozens of old Western Europeans with different hair styles are chatting away here.
It’s a gibberish, but not many people can understand it.
Ye Yueqing's arrival was not noticed by them. The young official wanted to stop him but was stopped by Ye Yueqing.
"Call that man."
Ye Yueqing pointed to a young man in the middle and said.
Then the man was called over.
"What's your name? Can you understand Chinese?" Ye Yueqing asked.
"My lord, Wrightwell, I have met your lord."
Will put his right hand on his chest, bent down and saluted.
Wright is the last name and Will is the first name.
According to Western Europe, his name should be Will Wright.
But after learning Chinese, Will had to explain for a long time every time. Later, he simply followed the locals and introduced himself as Wright Will.
"What are they discussing?" Ye Yueqing was quite satisfied with Will's Chinese, and then asked.
Will is somewhat shocked now.
Because this is a female adult, and a very beautiful female adult.
Looking at the neat guards behind him, Will understood that his opportunity had come.
"Replying to your lord, we are all discussing how to make the pillars stronger and able to support as high as a three-story building."
"In fact, the current formula is enough to make it, but no one knows how many years it will last and whether it will collapse if it is used for a long time."
"So we need to make the pillars more resilient. Even if they are about to fall, they will bend first instead of suddenly breaking apart like glass."
"People living inside can detect it and run out in time without being trapped inside."
After hearing this, Ye Yueqing nodded slightly, and at the same time glared at the receptionist.
Because the officials did not know the current progress of these Western Europeans at all, they seemed a little confused.
The official was trembling with fear, his knees were weak, and he wanted to kowtow and beg for mercy.
However, Ye Yueqing turned around and continued the discussion with Will, ignoring him.
After a period of understanding, Ye Yue understood clearly.
Western Europeans have basically completed the cement ratio, including the construction of high-rise buildings mentioned by His Highness Taisun.
And because we got the Ming Dynasty Sanhe soil formula, we seem to have more ideas when building the building.
This can be regarded as the spark generated by the collision of Chinese and Western ideas.
What Ye Yueqing noticed was that while he was chatting with Will, those outstanding craftsmen from Western Europe stopped unconsciously.
"It seems that your status here is not low, but I made a mistake."
Ye Yueqing figured it out quickly and said with a smile.
Will didn't hide it and said bluntly: "My father used to be an excellent craftsman. I inherited his craftsmanship, so I am better."
Ye Yueqing raised an eyebrow.
This can be regarded as a Western European characteristic. It is not very humble, but it makes Daming feel very proud.
"That being the case, let's start preparations in the next few days and start building the high-rise buildings you mentioned."
"Including the roads here, all are made of cement."
"Within thirty days, I want to see results."
"This construction is mainly focused on you. If you can do it, I will take you to meet His Highness Taisun."
"If you can't do it, you will be punished."
Ye Yue said calmly.
No matter what these Western Europeans say, things are only real when they come out.
As for the issue of stability, let them live on their own first.
If it really wants to collapse, just try first.
Although we value this group of Western Europeans, we still have to do what we do.
In the coming years, more Western Europeans will naturally be brought over.