After the Emperor Jian officially changed his reign title, the first edict was to confer the titles of father, mother, wife, and younger brother, and the crown prince was also established, further consolidating his status.【】
As the most trusted and favored minister of Emperor Jian, Fang Xiaoru also submitted a letter at the right time, setting out the political policy of the dynasty in the future. This memorial was written in ten thousand words. As soon as this memorial was published, it immediately caused a sensation in the government and the public. Emperor Jian regarded it as a treasure.
However, the officials in the imperial court were talking a lot. Huang Zicheng and Qi Tai, who had always advanced and retreated with Fang Xiaoru, all kept silent and kept their distance from this matter.
Because Fang Xiaoru’s eloquent book of ten thousand words has only two core ideas: first, to restore the ancient official system; second, to restore the well-field system.
Zhu Yun was convinced of Fang Xiaoru's opinion and immediately summoned him to discuss the details. At the same time, he also summoned the Minister of Household Affairs Wang Dui, the left minister of the household department Zhuo Jing, and the right minister Xia Yuanji, because today's discussion was mainly about the
Zhu Yun wanted to hear what the Ministry of Revenue had to say about the well-field system. As a result, the three senior officials in the Ministry of Revenue unanimously opposed it.
When Fang Xiaoru saw this, he became nerdy and started arguing with three officials from the Ministry of Revenue in Jinshen Hall.
Fang Xiaoru said: "We are all citizens of heaven, who is noble and who is humble? Nowadays, there are differences in wealth and status. The rich are prosperous enough to hold the power of the public government, and the wealth of the small people is small enough. If the public family is scattered among the small people, the small people may not get it.
Also, if someone takes something from the official family, the common people will lose. The rich will get richer, and the poor will get poorer; both are the root of chaos. Chen She and Han Xin have one house and one area of land.
If you don't look up to others, you will remain a citizen of Nanmu for the rest of your life, so why bother doing the opposite?
Therefore, in order to make the world stable and the world to be at peace, we must use what the heaven produces to nourish the people of heaven, so that those who are rich in nature will not use it exclusively for their own purposes, and those who are poor will have someone to look up to to accommodate themselves. And to equalize the wealth and the poor, there is no such thing as
The system of well fields is a grand ceremony for the three generations of saints to unite the world. Today, despite the chaos and chaos, it is less than one tenth of the level of peace. It is the right time to equalize the fields, but let everyone have a field and each field has a public field, and work together to achieve the goal.
If we help each other and show compassion to each other without losing sight of the wishes of our ancestors, then the world will be stable."
The three officials in charge of the Ministry of Household Affairs found it unbelievable after hearing this fantasy-like theory. Xia Yuanji retorted unceremoniously: "But according to what Mr. Fengcheng said, the world may not be in great order, but according to me, it will be
There will be chaos!"
Fang Xiaoru said angrily: "What do you mean by this?"
Xia Yuanji said: "Mr. Gucheng just wanted to conquer the great wasteland and conquer the two emperors, and to conquer the miscellaneous tyrants and meet the three kings. He is indeed ambitious. What he said is based on academic theory, and it cannot be said that he is not thorough and detailed. Only his concrete actions can be said.
It is unavoidable to be too broad-minded and purely empty talk. The method of the well field was feasible in ancient times, but it is difficult to implement it today. The way to govern the world is to adapt measures to the times and local conditions, and to use power to achieve change."
Fang Xiaoru said disdainfully: "The Five Classics, the words of Confucius and Mencius, the three dynasties of Tang and Yu ruled the world and achieved great results. Their kings were Yao, Shun, Yu, Tang, Wu, and their ministers were Kui, Yi, Yi, Fu, and Zhou Gong.
, all have morality, benevolence, etiquette and music. In the feudal mine fields, small use will lead to small governance, and large charity will lead to great governance. Isn't it just empty rhetoric? "
Zhuo Jing couldn't help hearing this. Although he was firmly on Fang Xiaoru's side on the issue of reducing the vassal vassal, he had been an official in the Ministry of Household Affairs for many years and was a practical man. After hearing Fang Xiaoru's ridiculous rhetoric,
I just feel that if the emperor really listens to his words and goes back to the past and builds mine fields, then there is no need for others to rebel, and the world will be ruined by himself.
Zhuo Jing couldn't bear it and said: "Sir, if the well fields are gone, the benevolent government cannot work, and the world is in danger. If the well fields are maintained, the world will be in order. So where are the three ancient dynasties now? What are the prosperous ages of the Han, Tang, and Song Dynasties like the well fields? Dry?"
Fang Xiaoru said: "In the past three dynasties, kings were governed by benevolence and righteousness, and governance was based on morality. That was orthodox. In the following dynasties, all the dynasties either relied on intelligence or usurped and killed others, which was not in line with the orthodox way. Han, Tang, Song, and others The rulers all have the heart of caring for the people and can be called deputy rulers, but they are still far from the rule of saints and cannot be called orthodox rule."
In his eyes, except for the legendary beautiful ancient times, all the prosperous times since the Qin and Han Dynasties were nothing. Wang Dui, the Minister of Household Affairs, laughed angrily, and said slowly: "Mr. Gucheng, the well field system, It has been thousands of years since it collapsed. If we follow the ancient rules and repeat the well field now, I am afraid that not only will the emperor and the court be criticized by the world, but it will also be difficult to cause chaos and turmoil. Please think twice, sir."
Fang Xiaoru said: "It is not enough to practice benevolence and righteousness without working in the well fields. But those who want to practice benevolence and righteousness must start from the well fields. If the system of well fields can be implemented, people will be everywhere, and then they will apply the decrees and transform them into virtues and etiquette. As long as the teacher's teachings continue, the world will be governed. In my opinion, as long as the method is implemented, it may take ten years in the near future or dozens of years in the distant future. The rule of Zhou can be seen again in the world. By then, the seas and rivers will be clear, and there will be peace for thousands of years! Nowadays, the people do not understand its techniques and do not know its principles. They criticize and turmoil, but it is just a temporary act, so what does it matter? We want to govern for eternity, can we not bear a temporary humiliation or a temporary chaos?"
Xia Yuanji sneered: "Rhetoric is unrealistic, and doing this is just another Wang Mang'er!"
Fang Xiaoru was furious and shouted: "Xia Yuanji, what did you say?"
"Okay, okay, this matter will be discussed later, let me think about it carefully."
Zhu Yun originally admired the beautiful blueprint drawn up by Fang Xiaoru, but when he saw the three officials from the Ministry of Revenue, they refuted it without hesitation. His confidence was gone again, and he hurriedly tried to reconcile the situation.
After sending three officials from the Ministry of Household Affairs out, Zhu Yun comforted Fang Xiaoru and said, "Sir, don't be upset. I think what you said is very reasonable. It's just that if you want to go into the mine fields, there are many things involved, so you need to think long and hard. The ancients said that running a big country is like cooking." Xiaoxian, you are not in a hurry. Please sit down, sir, and we will discuss the restoration of Zhou rites and the restoration of the ancient official system."
Fang Xiaoru, who was still angry, sat down, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I believe that a monarch should imitate the ancient sage kings, do nothing and have no plans, and rule the world from the top. The ancient etiquette and the ancient official system are impeccable ways to govern the world. "
Zhu Yun said happily: "Then, if I follow what Mr. Wang said, what skills should I practice to govern and nourish the people?"
Fang Xiaoru said: "The first thing is to restore the system of prime ministers and the positions of the three princes. In ancient times, it was said that they share the responsibilities of governing the heaven and the people. It is okay to ignore the talents of the world and put them in positions and hand them over and blame them for their success. As long as If there is a prime minister assisting the holy king, then the superiors and subordinates will be respected and the order will be orderly. The second is to accept advice from the wise and appoint people to the position without false power, which is still unbelievable. It is power. Those who fail to use their talents to the best of their ability are the responsibility of the master. Therefore, as a monarch, you should accept advice with an open mind..."
The three officials of the Ministry of Hubu walked out of the Jinshen Palace, looking at each other as if they were in a dream.
Xia Yuanji said in disbelief: "I have heard for a long time that Mr. Fengcheng is a learned and talented man. How could he say such a stupid argument? It is unreasonable and has no application!"
Zhuo Jing smiled bitterly and said: "The Ming Dynasty is three thousand years away from the Zhou Dynasty. In the past three thousand years, things have changed dramatically. But Mr. Fengcheng actually thought that changing the rituals and restoring the well fields was a good way to govern the world. If he really followed what he said, the court would also
There is no need to cut down any vassals. Regardless of whether they are kings or marquises, officials or citizens, as long as they can rebel, they will all rebel. This is not the art of peace, it is simply tireless in destroying people!"
Wang Bu, the Secretary of the Ministry of Household Affairs, said: "Mr. Goucheng is upright and righteous, and his character is not mentioned. He has always been respected for his study of Confucian classics, but if he talks about governing the world..."
Wang Dun shook his head and said: "In the fifteenth year of Hongwu, a minister recommended Mr. Goucheng to Taizu because of his reputation as a virtuous man. Taizu liked his dignified behavior and eruditeness, but he only rewarded him and encouraged him to continue.
After studying his studies, he was sent back to his hometown. In the 25th year of Hongwu, courtiers recommended Mr. Gucheng again, but Taizu still refused to let him enter the court, so he only sent him to the Han Dynasty as a professor, teaching and educating people, and tirelessly giving lectures.
. Taizu has a deep understanding of his nature and has a keen eye to recognize people. Mr. Fengcheng is a good minister if he uses it properly. If he uses it improperly, I'm afraid..."
Wang Dun stopped his voice, and the three officials shook their heads together. The guards standing at the palace gate walked away, and saw that the three officials' movements were uniform, and even the frequency of the black gauze trembling was exactly the same. It was a wonder to behold.
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Fang Xiaoru was busy writing a letter to reform the system. When Jingtian was restored, Qi Tai and Huang Zicheng were not idle. The action of cutting down the vassal was in full swing. The soldiers around King Yan were all reduced, and the officials who should be replaced in Peiping were almost replaced. The two began
Thinking about how to successfully capture King Yan.
There was a light snowfall in Jinling today. The snowflakes were falling, adding to the fun. The Huang family's warm pavilion was filled with heat. Huang Zicheng set out wine and food and had a drink with Qitai.
Huang Zicheng said: "Thank you for your courtesy. The difficulty in cutting down the vassal is to cut down Yan. We have worked hard to plan the easy things first and then the hard ones. Now we are almost ready. But the King of Yan has no fault, and Jin Yiwei has not caught him so far.
Officials sent to Peiping visited privately and found no evidence of his crime. Now he has killed three vassal kings in a row, which has shocked the world. If the Yan vassal is forcibly removed, the imperial court will inevitably lose the public opinion of the world. If so,
What can I do?"
When Qi Tai heard this, he was furious. At first, he tried his best to persuade the thieves to capture the king, but Huang Zicheng refused. He had to follow the steps and cut the wings first. Okay, now the wings are almost done.
The hair on King Yan's body has almost been plucked out, and he cherishes his own feathers again. He wants to kill King Yan while also preserving his reputation. If you ask me what my clever plan is, who should I ask?"
But he didn't want to get angry with Huang Zicheng, so he suppressed his anger and thought about it carefully. Qi Tai replied: "Now everything is ready. We just need to find out the misdeeds of Yan Fan, so that we can justifiably arrest him, but there is no evidence against him."
It’s so easy to catch, I can’t think of any good way. These Jin Yiwei really can’t do anything big now. They are always good at making things out of nothing and finding faults in the eggs. Why can’t they find out the reasons this time?”
Huang Zicheng smiled proudly, stroked his beard and said: "Shang Li, I am also troubled by this. I have been thinking about it all night and have thought of a way. I am about to discuss it with you. Please let me know if it is feasible."
Although Qi Tai was dissatisfied with his showing off, he was still very concerned about such important matters. He immediately leaned forward and said, "You have an idea? Come and tell me."
Huang Zicheng said: "The imperial court changed its reign, and the Yan dynasty sent Chief Shi Gecheng to the capital to congratulate him. This Ge Cheng and his brother were Jinshi in the same year. My brother knew that he was timid and afraid of getting into trouble, and he had both ends. If we could treat him like a rat, he would The power of the imperial court is so coercive that he can instigate this person to rebel, so he can be hidden beside King Yan. He can be used in a hurry. If he really can't get hold of King Yan, let Ge Cheng come forward to report him. He is the official of King Yan's palace. Chang Shi, if you accuse King Yan of treason, even if there is no solid evidence, you can barely stop everyone in the world from talking about it."
"Instigating rebellion against Prince Yan, Chief Shi? How wonderful! This is the opportunity that Prince Yan has given us. Brother Yixing really has a clever plan. In the future, the whole country will be unified. Brother Yixing is indispensable!"
Huang Zicheng laughed proudly, raised his glass in his hand and said: "We are loyal to the country, and our personal achievements are nothing. Since Shangli also agrees with the idea of being a brother, we will present this plan to the emperor early tomorrow morning. Come, you and I will drink this cup first. May our Ming Dynasty be prosperous and our country’s fortune be prosperous!”
"Dry!"
"Dry!"
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