Four hundred and seventieth chapters eight hundred museum students
Chapter 474: Eight Hundred Students
Zheng Inhong was a close confidant of Lord Gwanghae. He played a great role in deposing Concubine Inmok and executing Lord Linhai and Lord Yongchang. Zheng Inhong had no choice but to follow Lord Gwanghae. Lord Gwanghae also had great trust in Jung Inhong. This time
Zheng Renhong had conspired with Guanghaijun when he received Narambaksh, the envoy sent by Nurhachi. The Uijeongju right-hand Sanpugui, who had a long talk with Narambakshi at the Byeo Palace the day before yesterday, was Zheng Renhong's son-in-law.
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There were only two people in the Nuan Pavilion of the Qinzheng Palace, Gwanghae Jun and Zheng Inhong. Gwanghae Jun asked: "Zhang Yuan shouldn't know that Erdeni, the envoy of the founding of the state, is in Seoul, right?"
Zheng Renhong said: "Erdeni and his party disguised themselves as merchants in Yizhou and kept their whereabouts secret. Except for Wei Chen and Liu Dajiang's brothers, no one in the court knew Erdeni's true identity. Zhang Yuan
Of course he wouldn’t know, otherwise his words and deeds would be even more intense.”
Lord Guanghai frowned and nodded, and said: "Nurhachi sent an envoy to see me at this time. This is to hide his evil intentions. He will deliberately leak the news afterwards to let the Ming Dynasty know that our country has a close relationship with Jianzhou. This is different from the
ěi Jingcheng framed Liu Dongming in exactly the same way, trying every possible means to drive a wedge between our country and the Ming Dynasty, which is really annoying."
Zheng Renhong thought to himself: "This is also due to the fact that the king himself has two ends. He not only wants to escape from the control of the Ming Dynasty, but also is afraid of the Ming Dynasty. He wants to use Jianzhou to contain the Ming Dynasty." He said: "Fortunately, there are
ěi Jing’s frame-up case has been carried out first. If the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty issued an edict to accuse our country, Your Majesty can deduce that it was all rumors spread by Jianzhou. I understand that the Ming Dynasty will not be able to thoroughly investigate the matter, and——"
Zheng Renhong lowered his tone and asked: "I wonder what Erdeni reported to the king. Does Nurhachi really dare to launch troops against the Ming Dynasty?"
Lord Gwanghae had a secret meeting with Narambakshi at Hanjiang Tower the day before yesterday. Zheng Renhong had already left the capital to meet the Ming Dynasty envoy and was unaware of the secret meeting——
Lord Guanghai sneered and said: "Erdeni presented Nurhaci's letter. Nurhachi said loudly, 'Those who have enmity with the Southern Dynasty are not interested in fighting. They are just because of the various bullying of the Southern Dynasty.
I have no choice but to bear it. As for North Korea, I have no grudges and am willing to be a good neighbor. Nurhaci is about to invade the Ming Dynasty. He is afraid that our country will send troops to help the Ming Dynasty, so he sends Erdeni to lobby and show good will. Nurhaci also knows it.
It is absolutely impossible for our country to join forces with him to deal with the Ming Dynasty. After all, the Ming Dynasty is kind to our country. Nurhachi wants our country to remain neutral and should not respond to the call of the Ming Dynasty to send troops to help the Ming Dynasty. Listen to Erdeni
It sounds like Jianzhou has a good chance of winning if it goes to war with the Ming Dynasty, but I don’t believe it, and will wait and see what happens before making a decision."
Zheng Renhong said: "Your Majesty is wise. If Jianzhou and the Ming Dynasty go to war, it is best for our country to stick to the border and watch the two powers fight. According to reports from our country's merchants who deal with Jianzhou, the Jurchens in Jianzhou have no less than 60,000 infantry and cavalry. They have strong soldiers and horses, and they are brave and fierce.
, the combat power is obviously stronger than that of the Liaodong Ming Army. If a war breaks out, the Liaodong Ming Army will definitely be defeated. But after all, the Ming Dynasty is a huge country, far from being comparable to the Jurchens. I predict that the battle between the Ming Dynasty and Jianzhou will be protracted, and neither side can do it.
We are unable to defeat our opponents in one fell swoop, but our country can benefit from this. At least we no longer have to be controlled by the Ming Dynasty. Those Ming Dynasty envoys such as Zhang Yuan believe that they are the emperor of heaven, are domineering, and look down on us. God hates them! God hates them.
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Guanghaijun agreed with Zheng Renhong's analysis and said: "At this time, for the sake of our country, of course we must serve the Ming Dynasty, but we must not offend Jianzhou, so as not to get burned. Zheng Aiqing drafted a reply to Nurhaci for me.
It is best for Erdeni and his party to send off the letter as early as possible, so as not to let Zhang Yuan know about it."
Zheng Inhong was a famous Confucian scholar in Korea. He wrote the pen immediately and presented it to King Gwanghae for inspection. He wrote in reply:
"Hong Wei established the state to be adjacent to our country. We were both imperial ministers and served with the Celestial Dynasty for more than 200 years. He did not even have the slightest intention of resenting it. The Celestial Dynasty was also kind and generous, so why did he want to betray the Celestial Dynasty for such a small amount of resentment? The Celestial Dynasty was strong and powerful.
If Jianzhou quarrels with the Celestial Empire and causes war and misfortune, the livelihood of the people will be ruined and there will be many fortifications in the suburbs. Not only will it be a misfortune for the neighboring countries, but it will also be a bad thing for Jianzhou. I hope you will not make plans that go against heaven and do your best.
With great sincerity, from now on, if we work together on the road, the favor of the Celestial Empire will be born day by day. Our country and Jianzhou each guard the border and maintain the old friendship. Isn't it a blessing for both countries..."
After reading the reply drafted by Zheng Renhong, Guanghaijun praised: "Neither humble nor arrogant, tactful and implicit, neither offending Jianzhou, but also maintaining the dignity of our country. Your love has won my heart. Your love will go to see Er on my behalf tomorrow."
Denis, submit a reply, give them gifts, and then send them away from Seoul to avoid any trouble."
Zheng Renhong was most concerned about attacking the officials of the Xiaobei faction and the Qi Zixian group among the Dabei faction. He said: "Your Majesty, Li Yuanyi, and Shen Shimin knew that the envoys of the Ming Dynasty were about to enter the capital, but at this time they came to Shujin.
The purpose of the remonstration is obvious. The humble minister thought that the maid in the old palace of Gyeongbokgung, Gu Xishan, the assassin outside the Yellow Sea City, and the traitor who tipped off Zhang Yuan must be Li Yuanyi and Shin Shimin's comrades, and they are aiming directly at the king.
To overturn the case for the deposed concubine and shake the king's throne, if we are not severely punished, the evil party's arrogance will inevitably become more rampant."
Lord Guanghai showed a cold look and said: "After the canonization ceremony is held, we will sort them out one by one."
Zheng Renhong was even more impatient than Lord Gwanghae. He used ruthless methods to attack dissidents in the Xiaobei and Dabei factions, so he was extremely afraid that the Xiaobei and Qi Zixian would make a comeback. He said: "Your Majesty, Li Yuanyi, Shen Shimin, Qi
Shishi and others have sinister intentions and want to prevent the crown prince from being canonized and subvert the king's rule. If they are not punished immediately, there will be serious trouble. Zhang Yuan has been bewitched by the evil party. If the evil party is allowed to continue to act recklessly, how can Zhang Yuan return?
What actions will it take that are detrimental to our country and your Majesty!"
Lord Guanghai pondered for a moment and then said: "Li Yuanyi and Shen Shimin, who have spoken nonsense, will be sent to the Si Xian Mansion for questioning. The Si Xian Mansion, Si Jian Yuan and Xing Cao will jointly try them."
Zheng Renhong said: "Your Majesty, Du Chengzhi's Qishishi Stone is extremely suspect."
Lord Guanghai did not want to arrest officials at this time and panic Wang Jing, so he said: "Don't implicate too much for the time being. Let's interrogate Li Yuanyi and Wang Shimin first, and gradually investigate."
Zheng Renhong bowed and said: "Yes."
The monarch and his ministers conspired for a long time. It was already late at night, and Zheng Renhong was about to leave. Suddenly he remembered something and asked: "Your Majesty, where is the envoy who founded the state currently living?"
Lord Guanghai said: "In order to avoid the eyes and ears of others, I arranged for them to live in the royal secret garden at the foot of Saga Mountain."
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At three o'clock on the 15th day of the twelfth lunar month, Zhang Yuan and Ruan Dacheng, accompanied by Lord Lingyang Li Zhu and Liu Dongming, Xu Jun, Yu Yan, Jin Zhongqing and the Hancheng Prefect, went to the Xuanwu Temple in the northwest suburbs of Seoul and the Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty.
Sixteen people in the ceremonial guard led the way, holding axes and flags, ceremonial knives and leopard tail guns shining brightly in the sun, leading drums and gongs with a distinct rhythm.
Jinyi guards lined up to protect him, and 1,200 sergeants led by Li Gui, the governor of Pingshan, were on guard along the way. The people of Seoul knew that the envoys of the Celestial Dynasty were coming and went out of the city to welcome them. However, they were blocked by Li Gui's sergeants and were not allowed to approach the angel.
The Xuanmu Temple was built in the 27th year of Wanli, so it has been nearly twenty years. The four characters "Rebuilding the Domain" on the plaque in front of the door were written by Seonjo of Korea himself. When Seonjo was still alive, he would solemnly pay homage to the Xuanmo Temple twice a year in spring and autumn.
, but since Lord Guanghai took charge of the state affairs of Korea in the thirty-sixth year of Wanli, the level of sacrifices in Xuanwu Temple has been downgraded year by year. In recent years, Lord Guanghai has no longer come to Xuanwu Temple to worship in person, and only sends royal nobles to worship on his behalf.
The Xuanwu Temple has not been renovated in the past few years. The ancestral hall has become a bit dilapidated. The door is closed except during the memorial period. The ancestral hall is overgrown with grass and foxes are infested. When the governor of Seoul learned that the angel was going to visit the Xuanwu Temple today, he ordered the craftsmen overnight.
The civilians renovated and cleaned it, and it was finally clean and tidy.
In the center of the Seonmoo Temple is the Heroic Hall, which is dedicated to the soldiers of the Ming and Joseon Dynasties who sacrificed their lives in the fight against Japan in Imjin. There are no specific names or death tolls, but they are just a general worship. On the right side of the ancestral hall is the birth shrine of Yang Hao, because the Ulsan Soldiers
After the defeat, Yang Hao was severely impeached by Ding Yingtai, the director of the Ministry of War, who said that Yang Hao was "corrupt and cunning, causing chaos and bullying." Yang Hao was dismissed because of this. However, Korean historians do not think that the Battle of Ulsan was a defeat, but just an attack.
It was just a defeat. Yang Hao was a victim of the party struggle in the Ming Dynasty. North Korean soldiers and civilians were full of gratitude and sympathy for Yang Hao. In the thirty-fourth year of Wanli, North Korea’s gratitude envoys Liu Yinji and Cui Lianlai
ěi Jing was specifically looking for a portrait of Yang Hao. At that time, Yang Hao was dismissed from his post and lived in Shangqiu, Henan Province. Liu Yinji tried every means to find a Shangqiu judge and went to his hometown. He copied Yang Hao's portrait. After returning to Seoul, he asked a skilled craftsman to paint the statue and place it in Xuanwu Temple.
Enjoying worship in the country, this shows how high Yang Hao's status is between the court and the public in North Korea——
Xuanwu Temple is not far from Xuansheng Temple and Chengjun Hall. After Zhang Yuan and Ruan Dacheng worshiped Xuanwu Temple, they went to Xuansheng Temple to worship Confucius. The main hall of Xuansheng Temple is called the "Great Sage Hall", and the temple has Lingxing Gate, Yimen, and the main hall.
, there are seventy-two statues of saints in the two verandas, all of which are the same as those of the Confucian Temple of the Ming Dynasty. Zhang Yuan presided over the ceremony, offered incense and saluted, and played elegant music on both sides -
After the sacrifice, Da Sicheng and Shao Sicheng, two officials from Sungkyunkwan near Xuansheng Temple, invited the two angels to have lunch at Sungkyunkwan, and also asked the angels from the Shangguo Kingdom to give lectures to the students of Xiaobangkwan. Sungkyunkwan is the official temple of North Korea.
The highest academic institution is equivalent to the Imperial College of the Ming Dynasty. Da Sicheng is equivalent to the sacrificial wine, and Shao Sicheng is equivalent to the Siye. The students of the academy are the students of the Imperial Academy. The Confucian turbans and robes are all the same as those in China. There are currently eight students in Chengjun Hall.
Hundreds of people, these are all North Korean official reserve teams.
Going to Sungkyunkwan to give lectures was actually an arrangement arranged by Jang Yuan under the instructions of Ayang Jun Lee Joo. Jang Yuan needed to create public opinion momentum. Of course, he would not incite opposition to Gwanghae Jun in front of 800 Korean students at Sungkyunkwan. That would
It is extremely stupid. Even if it is for the national interests of the Ming Dynasty, he will be punished after returning home. Because Confucian etiquette sometimes exceeds all interests, so Zhang Yuan must hold high the banner of Confucian orthodoxy, so that he can act cheaply——
Facing eight hundred Korean students, Zhang Yuan began to talk about the Spring and Autumn Annals, which was the basis of Zhang Yuan's imperial examination.
Zhang Yuan's lectures were masterful, easy to understand, impassioned and highly contagious, which gave the museum students who had read Confucian classics since childhood a great sense of identification with the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was Greater China, and North Korea was Little China. This made the museum students
I feel a high honor, sacrifice my life for righteousness, and be remembered in history. This righteousness is the recognition of the Ming Dynasty and the sense of belonging to the Chinese civilization.