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Chapter 207 Duke Yansheng enters Beijing

 The fifteenth year of Orthodoxy, New Year’s Eve.

This is Zhu Qizhen’s second New Year’s Eve since he came to this world.

From the Jedi counterattack of Tumubao in the 14th year of Orthodoxy, to the sweep of Mobei in the 15th year of Orthodoxy, annihilating Japanese pirates and quelling the rebellion...

In just one and a half years, a lot seems to have happened.

However, he knew in his heart that everything had just begun.

Implementing the New Deal is tantamount to opposing the gentry class in the world.

Instead of letting the Ming Dynasty be overthrown by rogue bandits and replaced by Jiannu slaves, why not rebel first!

Wynn was waiting on the side, looking at the sky, and said: "Your Majesty, it's late at night, it's time to go to bed."

Zhu Qizhen asked: "Have arrangements been made for other imperial villages?"

"Back to the emperor, I have sent someone to tell you that all the palaces will follow the rules of Chaoyangmen No. 4 Factory, but..."

Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Zhu Qizhen asked: "Is there any problem?"

Wynn quickly accompanied him and said with a smile: "I am worried that this will cause... discussions among the gentry..."

Others charge 70% of the rent, but it would be better for you to rent it at 30%. What do you want others to do?

This is obviously a mess!

Next, the gentry faced only two choices: either, like Huangzhuang, change the rent to 30%, or just carry it.

Zhu Qizhen said disapprovingly: "I can charge as much rent as I want for my own village and my own land. What does it have to do with others?"

Wynn stopped talking. Yes, you decide how much rent you charge for your own land, but the people will start to complain.

As Huangzhuang begins to build workshops, it can absorb more farmers. In this way, other peasant tenants will give up their original landlords and defect to Huangzhuang.

The result of this is that there will be fewer and fewer tenants, until large tracts of land are left uncultivated, forcing you to lower the rent.

However, no matter what you choose, the rent will be reduced in the end.

This is probably what the so-called cutting off people's financial paths means...

Zhu Qizhen asked again: "Have you found out that someone in Xishan has occupied the mine?"

"Going back to the emperor, we found out that he is Zhang Chengfei's younger brother and the commander of Jinwu's right guard, Zhang Yong."

Relatives in the harem will be rewarded to varying degrees, but most of them are just positions. This commander is actually just an empty title and has no real power.

Zhu Qizhen frowned and said: "Zhang Yong was dismissed from his official position, demoted to a commoner, and handed over to the Shuntian Mansion. Concubine Zhang Cheng was grounded for three months to allow her to reflect and reflect."

Wynn said cautiously: "Your Majesty, is this... too harsh? I have investigated and Concubine Zhang Cheng was not involved..."

"There is no need to discuss this matter. I am preparing to implement the New Deal, but there are relatives who are oppressing the people. If they are not severely punished, how can the New Deal be implemented?"

Wynn could only lower his head and say: "I obey the order!"

Zhu Qizhen looked into the distance and said, "I wonder where the people sent by Yuan Bin have gone..."

Wynn laughed along and said: "Based on the departure date, we should have arrived in Qufu."

Zhu Qizhen said thoughtfully: "Do you think the Kong family really can't move?"

"This..."

Huaien hesitated to speak, so he had to say: "Yanshenggong Mansion is the leader of scholars in the world. I dare to advise you that the emperor needs to be cautious in this matter."

"If I regress, wouldn't it be equivalent to telling others that I am afraid of the Kong family?"

"Your Majesty, please don't say that. You are a king. No matter how influential Yan Shenggong is, you are still a minister. I just feel that I should take care of the face of the scholars in the world. After all, I am the queen of Confucius..."

"I take care of their face, who will take care of the face of the people in the world? Why should the Confucius family take charge of the world's education?"

Zhu Qizhen became angry when he thought of what the Kong family had done in Yu County.

The school run by Shang Ren in Yu County is very good, and the children of the common people are sent to study. You come here to criticize, close the school, and order rectification. Damn it!

I will rectify your Kong family first!

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Shandong, Qufu.

This is the hometown of Confucius, the birthplace of the Yellow Emperor, the former capital of Shen Nong, the homeland of Shang and Yin, and the capital of Zhou, Han and Lu. Its rich cultural heritage is unparalleled in the world.

In the second year after Confucius's death, the Emperor of Zhou built the hall where he lived as a temple to worship him. At that time, there were only three temple houses, which contained the clothes, carriages, and ritual utensils that Confucius used during his lifetime.

Confucius is worshiped in the former residence and the residence is built according to the temple.

As the status of Confucius and his descendants increased, the Confucius family's residence expanded day by day. During the Cao and Wei Dynasties, houses were built outside the temple to house scholars and teach.

During the Baoyuan reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty, the expansion of Confucius Mansion began. After the title of Yanshenggong was granted, a new residence was built, called Yanshenggong Mansion.

In the 10th year of Hongwu's reign, Emperor Taizu ordered Duke Yansheng to set up a government office and ordered the palace to be rebuilt east of Queli's former residence.

Since then, Duke Yansheng's Mansion has become a state within a state. During every year and festival, local officials have to visit the house, and even those with low official positions cannot enter the Confucius family.

When Jin Yiwei came to the door with his driving post, everyone in the Kong family was so shocked that they were speechless.

Although the Kong Zhiping sent out was not a direct descendant, he was still a member of the Kong family and represented Yan Shenggong outside.

Now you are being arrested and sent to prison, but you are also given a driving license?

This is something that has never happened before!

You should know that the current Yanshenggong Kong Yanjin is not only a duke, but also the prince's eunuch. With his status, even if he comes to Beijing to meet with him, the cabinet ministers have to stand aside.

Why did Jinyiwei give a driving post to Duke Yansheng? Why?

Because once the driving sticker is issued, the person involved must report to Jinyiwei Point Mao.

This is equivalent to a court summons in later generations.

When sending a summons to Duke Yansheng’s Mansion, is there any royal law? Is there any law?

Moreover, the summons was issued directly to Mr. Yan Shenggong himself, showing no mercy at all!

Not to mention being convicted, even in terms of morality, no one dared to criticize him.

Therefore, when Jin Yiwei came to the door, the atmosphere became very awkward.

After learning the news, the local officials were shocked. First the magistrate of Qufu, then the magistrate of Jining, and finally even the Shandong Chief Envoy came.

However, Jin Yiwei didn't care about this, put down his driving post, and returned to Beijing.

The general meaning is that we have sent the subpoena, and it is up to you whether you go or not.

Of course, if you don't go, Jin Yiwei may come again, but this time it won't be with a summons, but an arrest warrant.

Just when this matter was making a fuss, Kong Yanjin seemed very calm.

In all dynasties, Duke Yan has never been convicted.

After much thought, just go, what is there to be afraid of?

Behind the Kong family are millions of scholars in the world. Even if he is an emperor, he has to think carefully if he wants to accuse himself.

Therefore, the Confucius Mansion sent a large number of troops to escort Kong Yanjin into Beijing.

At the same time, there were already a flurry of memorials in the DPRK, flying into the cabinet one after another.

Not only officials from the capital, but also local officials from various places also submitted memorials.

Of course, this time no one dared to scold Jinyiwei. Jinyiwei has been in full swing recently and has arrested too many officials. Who can guarantee that if you scold today, you will not receive a driving notice tomorrow?

However, the vast majority of memorials express concern about this matter and quote scriptures to express the importance of Yan Shenggong.

If Duke Yan Sheng could be humiliated, then wouldn’t all the scholars in the world be humiliated?

At this time, there were only Cao Nai and Zhang Yi in the cabinet. They were also confused. They looked at the memorials sent from various places and were at a loss.

"Mr. Cao, look at this..."

"Don't ask me, I don't know anything!"

Cao Nai waved his hands repeatedly. As the chief minister of the cabinet, he suddenly felt that he could not keep up with the times.

Jin Yiwei only listens to the emperor, which means that the emperor wants to cause trouble for Yan Shenggong.

What to do?

How the hell do I know what to do!

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Jin Yiwei, Beizhen Fusi.

Zhu Ji came in a hurry: "Sir, people from the Confucius family have come to Beijing to see you."

Yuan Bin was not surprised by this and nodded calmly: "In that case, summon him immediately!"

Zhu Ji then said: "Sir, I'm afraid there will be too much inconvenience at this time."

Yuan Bin wondered: "What does it mean to be inconvenient?"

Zhu Ji said truthfully: "Na Yanshenggong has not yet entered the city, but ten miles outside the city, many ministers and scholars have gone to greet him."

Yuan Bin frowned and asked again: "Who are there?"

"Most of the people who mattered in the court have gone, or they have sent their nephews to go. In the Six Ministries and Jiuqing Yamen, almost half of them asked for leave. In addition... there are..."

"It's so grand. The emperor is driving back to the palace with no such grandeur!"

Before Zhu Ji could continue, he was interrupted by Yuan Bin, and anger gradually rose in his eyes.

The Imperial Guard's driving post represents the Emperor's wishes. Even if you, Duke Yansheng, are the number one scholar in the world, by showing such a high-profile posture, isn't it clear that you are against the Emperor?

On weekdays, those civil servants call Jin Yiwei the hawk dog of the imperial court. Well, I am the hawk dog. Anyone who goes against the emperor will only die!

At this time, Zhu Ji said again: "When I came here humblely, I met a few officials I knew and said some words..."

Yuan Bin asked: "What did you say?"

"I hope our Jin Yiwei... will not embarrass Shenggong Yan..."

Yuan Bin's face gradually darkened. Of course he knew what these people were thinking.

This matter is too big and will not end well.

Those in the court who had good intentions towards Jin Yiwei were worried that Yuan Bin would stir up a hornet's nest and make things get out of hand.

More people regard Jin Yiwei as a sworn enemy, and if they dare to touch a hair of Yan Shenggong, they are digging their roots!

Yuan Bin asked again: "Approximately how many people went?"

"Look at the posture, there are not ten thousand, but eight thousand. There are so many people outside the city that the sedan can't even fit inside."

Yuan Bin suddenly sneered and said: "Don't pay attention to these people. You just bring people to summon Yanshenggong Kong Yanjin. Whether he comes or not is his business. There are ways to come, and there are reasons to say if he doesn't come.

!"

"Yes!"

Zhu Ji nodded and without any further hesitation, he called people out of the city.

No matter how the officials react, at least in Beizhen Fusi, everyone only recognizes Yuan Bin.

After Zhu Ji left, Yuan Bin also stood up and immediately led people directly to Zhao Prison.

On the side of Zhao Prison, there are hundreds of school captains, already lined up in a row. Each one is wearing a brand new fish suit, with an embroidered spring knife slung around his waist. They all stand upright and motionless.

When they saw Yuan Bin arriving, they all greeted him in unison.

Yuan Bin came to the crowd, glanced around first, and then said sternly: "Cheer up and guard the intersections here. No one can enter or leave except those who are summoned without my approval.

Whoever dares to take a step beyond the thunder pool will be killed first and then punished!"

All the captains responded in unison: "Yes!"

Yuan Bin continued to order: "Deploy another team of people to guard the nearby streets and alleys. All the spies and secret agents are mobilized for me. Send someone from Dongchang to spread the word that starting from today, they will

Assisting the Jinyi Guards in their actions is the emperor's personal order. If something goes wrong, no matter who it is, no one will be able to escape the blame!"

Everyone responded in unison, Yuan Bin has supreme authority in Jinyiwei.

As long as an order is given, no matter who it is, how big the official is, even if he is a minister in the cabinet, he will obey it.

Although in the temple, Yuan Bin has almost no connections.

But behind Jin Yiwei is the emperor, so there is no need to be afraid when working for the emperor.

As the northern border extends to the Onan River, the Jinyiwei system is also expanding.

Nowadays, under the jurisdiction of Beizhen Prefecture, a Western Qianhu Office has been specially built to spy on the intelligence of overseas countries.

Three thousand-household centers were added in Hami, Monan, and Mobei areas.

These three thousand-household offices have different divisions of labor, and they mainly conduct spying activities in the northwest, northeast, and Mobei border areas.

There is even a branch dedicated to exploring the far north.

The establishment of a large number of institutions has made the Jinyiwei system very fluid. As long as you work hard, within a few years, it is possible to rise from an ordinary school captain to a hundred or a thousand households.

In addition, their current treatment is much more generous than before.

Nowadays, everyone in the Jinyi Guards knows that if you follow Commander Yuan, you will definitely be popular and drink spicy food.

Even their families were properly accommodated.

Of course, if it is a higher level pursuit, it is a sense of honor.

In just over a year, we can count how many major cases we have investigated and how many contributions we have made.

In fact, none of the captains is a fool, so they naturally know who is being summoned today.

Yuan Bin gave an order, and hundreds of people immediately took action. Suddenly, there was a killing spree inside and outside Zhao Prison.

On the outskirts of the capital, before Kong Yanjin entered the capital, he was a little anxious.

However, when I arrived at the capital, I saw a sea of ​​people here. I felt a little at ease, so I greeted everyone with greetings and was welcomed into the city by everyone.

But as soon as they entered the city, they immediately saw a group of royal guards standing with swords in hand, all with stern expressions on their faces.

Among the crowd, someone stepped forward and said: "I am..."

"Go away!"

Zhu Ji spat out two words sharply, and then said with a cold face: "On the order of the commander of the Jinyi Guards, I came here to summon Duke Yansheng. No one else is involved. Please do not come near. If you dare to block it, you will be obstructing official business. The Jinyi Guards have the right to do so."

Kill first and then show off!"

Sonorous!

There was a sound of a steel sword being unsheathed, and dozens of captains pulled out half of the sword in unison.

The shining blade suddenly makes people feel intimidated.


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