So, one shouted angrily: "What did you say?" The other shouted, "Shut up."
Wen Tiren didn't wait for Emperor Chongzhen to express anything, turned around and looked at them and said: "What, you feel guilty?"
Then he turned around and said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, there has always been a saying in the Ming Dynasty: seven things to open the door: firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, tea. But now there are new seven things to open the door."
Emperor Chongzhen was a little curious and asked: "What are the seven new openings?"
"The new seven things to open the door are: talking about harmony, listening to music, traveling, playing games, playing games, collecting, flowers, insects, fish and birds." After Wen Tiren answered Emperor Chongzhen's words, he straightened his face and said: "Your Majesty, that is
Some officials like these things and encourage the people to follow suit, leading to a decline in social norms. This saying is a clear proof!"
After a pause, he added: "These seven things to open the door are all based on financial resources. The imperial court's salary is not large, so it begins to take bribes, protect businessmen, evade taxes, and the national treasury is empty."
"Nothing."
"Yeah, I've never heard of these seven other things."
"The people of the Ming Dynasty are rich and can afford these things. This is your majesty's virtuous government."
"..."
As soon as Wen Tiren finished speaking, a group of people began to say their own things, some denying it and some flattering him, just to distract from the focus of Wen Tiren's words.
Emperor Chongzhen looked at these noisy scenes from above and couldn't help but feel bored. He knew that what Wen Tiren said was probably true. Now when it came to the administration of officials, a bunch of people came out to obstruct it. Few of these people could really do anything.
, there are a lot of people who are holding back.
Jianlu is still in the capital, and the people of the capital are waiting for disaster relief. Now is not the time to pursue this matter, let's let it go first. Emperor Chongzhen looked at Zhong Jinwei and asked: "Master Zhong, what do you think of this donation?"
When those ministers saw that the emperor did not take up the subject of Wen Tiren, they stopped making trouble and waited to see what Xingbo had to say.
Zhong Jinwei, on the other hand, saw everything with his eyes. He had heard about the trend in the late Ming Dynasty. It must be guided and guided. Everything should not be focused on money. Everything should be aimed at personal enjoyment. If this trend continues, sooner or later
Subjugating the country, even if the country is not subjugated, will also lose the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation.
Emperor Chongzhen's question was just an introduction, so he replied: "Your Majesty, I think that whether these fireworks places are for show or pretentious is not the point. The point is that they did this, and the court has
There are no benefits, there are no benefits for the refugees, and whether the purpose of the announcement has been achieved. These are the basis for us to judge whether things are good or bad."
When Zhong Jinwei saw Emperor Chongzhen nodding and acknowledging his statement, he continued: "The imperial court did not specify in the notice who can donate and who cannot donate. If they donate, they can only donate quietly, or they can donate with gongs and drums."
. These are not mentioned, so to judge them as sensationalists also means to punish them without teaching. I think it is not advisable."
No matter from any aspect, there was no severe punishment for those who responded to the imperial court's call and made charity donations. Emperor Chongzhen nodded and concluded: "I also believe that no matter whether they are good or bad, they are all my subjects, and we cannot do it because of
He is in a lowly position and is punished for the good deeds he has done."
When Emperor Chongzhen said these words, his eyes glanced at the people who had just shouted that he would be punished severely, which made those people feel terrified.
After looking around, Emperor Chongzhen looked back at Zhong Jinwei and said, "Master Zhong, the court must have a response to this matter. How do you think it should be handled?"
Zhong Jinwei thought for a while and replied to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, I think that in response to the disaster relief for the refugees in the capital, we can make an honorary list, post a notice, carve a monument, or record it in the local annals to show our recognition.
It doesn’t matter who you are, whether you are good or bad, as long as you participate in disaster relief, it will be recorded so that others can learn from it and advocate the transformation of social atmosphere into a good one."
"Master Zhong, why should we treat the situation but not the person?"
"It doesn't matter where you are from, just whether you have done this or not." Zhong Jinwei explained.
Wen Tiren agreed: "I think this law is very appropriate. It can promote his good deeds and set an example without costing the court money or food."
"I second the proposal," Bi Ziyan also said.
The ministers who had previously said that they would be severely punished were mainly because they felt that they were losing face in comparison. After Wen Tiren caused trouble, it was not a matter of interest for Emperor Chongzhen to decide, so he no longer objected and acquiesced to the matter.
Emperor Chongzhen said: "Then the matter is settled. Wen Qing is also the Minister of Rites, so it is up to you to arrange the matter."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wen Tiren bowed and accepted the order.
Emperor Chongzhen thought for a moment and then added to Wen Tiren: "Girl Yue'er, who first initiated donations, should be ranked first in the honor list as a token of encouragement."
Then he turned to Zhong Jinwei and said: "Yu Haining and his son are Master Zhong's servants. Although they were the first to donate, they had made a promise before the imperial notice, so they will not be included in it to avoid suspicion for you.
Do you agree?"
Of course Zhong Jinwei is fine.
After finishing this matter, lunch time has arrived, so we will break up for dinner.
Zhong Jinwei gave Wang Chengen the two memorials he had just kept in his hand and prepared to go back for dinner.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he left the palace gate, he would be called back by Emperor Chongzhen.
What's going on? We haven't even had breakfast yet! Zhong Jinwei thought to himself.