The atmosphere in Dong's mansion has become very harmonious.
Dong Zhongshu, who was sitting at the top, held up the wine bottle and toasted Zhang Hui: "Zhang Zi, please drink this cup to the full!"
Zhang Hui smiled and waved his hand, put down the wine bottle, and said: "I am old and can't bear the power of alcohol. Dong Zi, please feel free to..."
When Dong Zhongshu heard this, he didn't take it seriously and drank all the wine in his hand.
These wines are now the leading luxury goods in Chang'an City. A bottle costs thousands of dollars. They are still expensive and have no market. Most people can't buy them even if they want to buy them.
Because they are produced in the deep mountains of Andong and are fine wines soaked in high-quality wild ginseng.
It is a sacred health product sought after by noble officials throughout Chang'an. It can not only nourish the body, but also strengthen yang.
Zhang Hui looked at Dong Zhongshu's appearance, but sighed in his heart: "If Kong Zhongni and Mr. Zixia knew about it, I'm afraid they would be rolling in anger..."
Today's Confucian giants are becoming more and more extravagant.
Take a look at Dong Zhongshu’s mansion!
This mansion is located in the center of Shangguanli, the most expensive area in Chang'an City.
The price of a house (one acre) is as high as 500,000 yuan. The market price of Dong Zhongshu's house is over 10 million yuan!
There are dozens of singers and beauties in the house, more than a hundred servants, and dozens of disciples and disciples.
Ordinary Han princes and two thousand shi are not as good as this Confucian doctor.
Obviously, relying only on Dong Zhongshu's salary and allowances, even if he were sold, he would not be able to afford such a top-notch mansion.
This money cannot fall from the sky.
Naturally, the source of Dong Zi's wealth is a mystery.
Although the outside world is saying that Dong Zi's mansion and the servants, singers, and maids at home were all gifts from wealthy businessmen and nobles who admired him.
However, Zhang Hui was very confused.
Can that wealthy businessman give Dong Zhongshu a mansion worth tens of millions of dollars at a time, which is even impossible to buy through normal channels?
Anyway, he has never met such a big dog owner.
The largest gift the disciple's relatives and friends ever gave him was only worth a few hundred gold.
He also used it as funding for the academy.
Where did this Dong Zi’s money come from?
This really raises a big question mark!
Zhang Hui knew, however, that Dong Zhongshu's senior brother Hu Wusheng, who was also a giant in the Confucian sect, still lived in the official residence allocated by Taichang, and used the servants and servants allocated by Taichang in accordance with the system.
Except for Hu Wusheng, the other Confucian giants in Chang'an are basically extremely luxurious.
The son of a certain Dr. Sengoku is said to have once lost millions in bets at the Maoling Racecourse!
However, Zhang Hui was too lazy to investigate this kind of thing.
Currently, the most important thing for Legalists is to ensure that Chao Cuo can ascend to power safely and smoothly.
So, when Dong Zhongshu put down the wine bottle, Zhang Hui smiled and said: "Dong Zi, I have thought about what you just said, and there is something wrong..."
Dong Zhongshu’s conditions were more than inappropriate?
It’s simply whimsical!
You must know that among these conditions, there is even a requirement that after Chao Cuo comes to power, he will be given the Confucian Shao Shi and Hui Shi quotas in the ten prime ministers' palaces.
There is even a requirement to designate five people to become the crown prince’s ministers!
This is simply playing the piano randomly!
It is impossible for any Legalist to agree to such conditions.
Because once you agree, you are denying your own orthodoxy.
More likely to cause big trouble!
If a public weapon is used for private purposes, once the emperor finds out about it, Confucianism and Legalism will all be dragged to the Xuanshi Hall of Weiyang Palace and spanked. If not beaten to a pulp, the emperor will definitely not be named Liu.
However, this is how negotiations are, it’s normal to ask for a high price and then pay back the money on arrival.
Legalists are also used to seeing similar scenes.
"What do Zhang Zi think?" Dong Zhongshu also understood that his conditions would definitely not be accepted.
Even if the mathematician agreed, he would not dare to ask for it.
Because, who knows if the Legalists will dig a hole for him here and wait for him to jump into it?
When it comes to political skills, Confucianism is far inferior to Legalism.
"How about this..." Zhang Hui smiled slightly and made his own conditions.
When Dong Zhongshu heard this, he shook his head and said, "Zhang Zi is too stingy..."
This went back and forth, and finally, the two finally reached an agreement.
Legalists gave up their two academies in Qi and Chu, and withdrew their people to the north. At the same time, they did not set up obstacles for Confucians to enter and operate in Anton.
In exchange, Confucianism maintained restraint and calmness on the issue of Chao Cuo, and did not cause trouble or make trouble.
Such conditions are acceptable to both Confucianism and Legalism.
Confucianism got benefits, while Legalism got a prime minister.
It can be said that everyone is happy.
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"In this world, there are only two weapons that can kill people..."
"The first is a weapon of criticism, the second is a weapon of criticism..."
Holding the report in his hand, Liu Che chuckled softly and murmured in a low voice: "Fortunately, I have understood this truth a long time ago!"
For any ruler, the gun of the army and the pen of the literati must be firmly controlled in his own hands.
These two are indispensable, and the emperor without the other is a cripple.
Therefore, Xiu Yiwei not only monitors the civil and military ministers, but also monitors hundreds of schools of thought.
Maybe one of the giant's stewards, servants or even disciples is the embroiderer.
Basically, as long as Liu Che is willing to know, at least in this city of Chang'an, nothing can be hidden from his eyes and ears.
Putting down the report in his hand, Liu Che greeted him softly and ordered: "The Xiuyi Guards continue to monitor..."
"No!" Zhou Zuoche, the commander of the Xiuyi Guards, quickly bowed and bowed.
"Go and tell the embroidered clothing guards and captains of each county to keep an eye on the schools in various places. If there is any trouble, I authorize the embroidered clothing guards and captains of each county to act expediently and make decisions at the right time!"
Liu Che added a little worriedly.
Although, judging from the current situation, the top leaders of Confucianism and Legalism seem to have reached a compromise and deal.
Liu Che is not yet clear on the specific content, but it is certain that Legalism made concessions to Confucianism in exchange for Confucianism shutting up and even applauding Chao Cuo's rise to power.
But, can this deal be implemented?
God knows!
After all, Confucianism or Legalism, or even any school of thought today, has never been a simple organization or individual.
Even within the Mohist school, there is a distinction between the scientific research school and the practical school.
The differences and complexity within such a behemoth as Confucianism and Legalism are far beyond imagination.
Can a big shot at the top convince the people below with just one sentence?
Don’t even think about it!
Even the top leaders within Confucianism and Legalism may not be of the same mind on this matter.
There is no shortage of adventurous radicals in this world.
As for Liu Che, he naturally had to be prepared for the beating.
At the theoretical and ideological level of Confucianism and Legalism, Liu Che did not bother to interfere no matter how much trouble there was.
However, if someone tries to cause trouble in society and politics, then I'm sorry.
Especially in such a sensitive and tense time, whoever steps forward is looking for death!
Liu Che will trample him to death without mercy!
The method is also very simple.
Just fight corruption!
Don’t think that because Confucianism doesn’t have an advantage in politics now, there’s no corruption!
In fact, there is so much corruption within Confucianism that you can’t even imagine it!
The first thing to bear the brunt is various academic corruption and nepotistic interests within various universities.
There are many tricks found in various universities in later generations, and now there are many tricks in every university campus in the world.
Especially the Confucian universities, especially those super universities.
Because there were too many people, the benefits were too great, and the situation was so bad that Liu Che couldn't bear to see it.
The reports of Xiuyiwei over the years have often mentioned these contents.
A certain disciple of Dong Zhongshu's family had reached millions in just a few years.
Some relative of Hu Wusheng, he just worked as the person in charge of logistics and food at Linzi Academy in Qi State, and could make millions a year!
These are drizzles.
There are even more exaggerated things!
For example, the tickets did not come from donations from wealthy merchants and big businessmen, subsidies from the prefecture and the court were withheld, and even the public funds of the academy were misappropriated to make loan sharks.
These scumbags have used almost every means they can to make money.
Today, the corruption in Han academic circles, especially in the Confucian universities, is ten times that of the officialdom!
If it weren't for Liu Che's noble gesture, I'm afraid all of these scum would have gone to Tingwei's prison long ago.
Of course, Liu Che was not coddling them.
Just because it is actually difficult to deal with them!
There is no excuse and no legal basis.
After all, these guys are huddled in the private academies of the giants of various university schools, playing their own games behind closed doors.
What they harm and infringe is only the interests of their respective teachers/elders.
Is it a crime for a son to steal his father's property?
In the current Han law, there is really no crime that can be punished for them.
It is very taboo for the emperor to interfere in other people's family affairs without any reason.
What if the party whose interests have been violated and harmed jumps out and says - Well, it doesn't matter, Your Majesty, this money was given to so-and-so...
By that time, it will be embarrassing!
Of course, it is not completely impossible to intervene in similar matters.
Just like now, it is a great opportunity.
If some people can't suppress their inner demons, they will be stubborn and will jump out to cause trouble.
Then Liu Che found excuses and reasons.
How dare you criticize and question your father's personnel arrangements?
Check you are right!
No one in the world can say anything!
As for pulling out the radish and bringing out the mud, once it starts, it is difficult to stop.
When these problems are brought out of the water and made visible to the world, Liu Che can naturally formulate laws to strengthen and strengthen the control of various academies, and it is even possible to turn these private academies into semi-official academies.
In this way, the state can firmly control these literati with pens.
If you are obedient, you will be given a sweet date. If you are not obedient, you will be kicked out and left to fend for yourself.
As for whether someone will jump out?
Liu Che believes that there will definitely be someone.
If that doesn't work, you can direct it yourself.
Just follow the script of the Capitol arson case.
"However, I have to control the scale of this..." Liu Che thought to himself that this play should not go too far and endanger everyone.
This scene, in the final analysis, is just killing the chicken to show the monkey.
Thinking of this, Liu Che also shook his head in his heart.
Since he came to the throne, he has known very well that the literati and officials should not be beaten too hard. If they are beaten too hard, they will rebel, dissatisfy, and even deliberately cause trouble for you and hinder you.
But we have to fight. If these guys don't fight for three days, they will have to go to the house to uncover the tiles.
She just looks like a tsundere young lady!
Therefore, it is said that governing a big country is like cooking small dishes.
"Zhou Qing..." Liu Che turned around and said to Zhou Zuoche: "Ai Qing will step down from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Xiuyi Guards next year. Where do you want to go?"
"Weiwei? Servant? Or Taichang?"
Zhou Zuoche has been in charge of the Embroidery Guard in recent years and has done a good job.
From a simple nobleman to the spy chief today, he has done his job conscientiously.
The most important thing is that he has a tight mouth, and nothing leaks out of his mouth.
This made Liu Che very satisfied.
Of course there will be a reward!
At the very least, this personal treatment issue must be resolved for him.
Of course, this is also to prevent the power of the Embroidery Guard from falling into private hands.
"Your Majesty is so kind to me, I am deeply grateful. I will obey your Majesty's instructions in everything!" Zhou Zuoche heard this, but his face turned into a flower with joy.
Ever since the first generation of the old Zhou family mourned Zhou Chang, their official fortunes had been somewhat unsmooth. Except for Zhou Chang, they had not produced any Jiu Qing.
This is too dangerous!
It is difficult for a prince family that has not produced any Jiuqing to have any influence.
"Go and become a Guard Lieutenant..." Liu Che thought for a while and said to Zhou Zuoche: "A Guard Lieutenant has great powers and responsibilities, and is responsible for the safety of the palace. After Aiqing takes office, you must continue to work hard and don't live up to my expectations!"
Taipu was related to the political affairs of the Han Dynasty, so professionals must be employed. Obviously, they were not suitable for Zhou Zuoche.
As for that which is too common, it is too noble.
If Zhou Zuoche, the former spy chief, was asked to do it, Liu Che would estimate that the intellectuals and doctors would be in trouble.
The position of Weiwei is still suitable for Zhou Zuoche.
Under the current Han family system, Weiwei is actually just a decoration and a gatekeeper.
The security tasks of the palace, especially the Weiyang Palace, have long fallen into the hands of the Tiger Guards and the Yulin Guards. The northern and southern armies have also changed from the imperial guards in the past to the main field forces today.
Once there is a war, the armies of the North and the South will be mobilized to the front line.
This was a strategy adopted by Liu Che in order to prevent the Northern and Southern armies from becoming mere frivolous displays.
Therefore, the actual army that the guard can control is nothing more than the arsenal garrison plus the few thousand men of the Twelve Sima Marquis Colonels.
"No!" Zhou Zuoche was still so happy that he couldn't help himself. The power of a Weiwei never lies in how many men he has under his command, but in the relationship between this position and the emperor.
As long as he has a close relationship with the emperor, even if there is only one soldier in the guard, it is enough to attract attention.
On the contrary, even if you have thousands of troops under your command, no one will obey your orders.
The emperor doesn’t even want a guard? Still wants the army to obey? Dreaming!
"Ai Qing, please go down and do some work..." Liu Che smiled, waved his hand, and told him: "As soon as you have any news, report it to me immediately!"
"No!" Zhou Zuoche bowed his head with satisfaction.
