The emperor system said: I only govern the world with literature and educate Liuhe. The Nanzong of the Kong family is the mainstay of the imperial court and the official minister of culture and education. It shines on the sun and the moon, and its energy is as high as the sky. Kong Yanzhen, the sixty-fifth generation grandson of Ernan Zong, Ran
You have reached the end of your salary, and you have broken down the scrolls to understand the classics. It is appropriate to grant you a civil service. I hereby confer you a doctorate in the Five Classics of the Imperial Academy of the Eighth Grade. I hope you will purify people's hearts and live up to my expectations. This is a special edict from Qinzai.
Make an imperial edict
May 18, the ninth year of Shunzhi
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The decree issued in May will arrive in September, but some people wish it would never arrive again.
Seeing this imperial edict from Emperor Shunzhi sealing him, Kong Yanzhen, the 65th generation grandson of Confucius, burst into tears. The reputation of Nanzong had been destroyed by him! How would he face his grandfather after his death!
Kong Yanzhen's grandfather Kong Zhenyun died crying. He was ambitious. Although he was a hereditary Five Classics knight of the southern clan of the Kong family, he refused to rely on his ancestors for a living and took part in the imperial examination. In the forty-seventh year of Wanli (1619), he failed to pass the exam.
Zhuang Jichang was ranked second on the list and was awarded the title of Editor of the Hanlin Academy. In the 17th year of Chongzhen, he heard of Emperor Chongzhen's mourning edict and died suddenly. He was given the posthumous title Wenzhong.
Not to mention, the mourning edict issued by Emperor Chongzhen before his death was indeed touching, but Kong Zhenyun cried himself to death like this. This kind of loyalty is rare in the world.
There are two sects of the Confucius family, the southern and northern sects. The southern sect in Quzhou, Zhejiang is the direct lineage. The regular wooden statues of Confucius and Qi Guan’s wife, the portrait of Confucius painted by Wu Daozi, the snake wat of Kong Daofu and other treasures symbolizing the orthodox status of the Confucius are all in the southern sect.
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In terms of moral integrity, they are much stronger than Beizong, and they have not embarrassed the saint.
In the third year of Jianyan (1129 AD) of Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty, the 48th generation eldest grandson of Confucius, Kong Duanyou, Yanshenggong, was ordered to travel south. Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty granted him a family and built a temple in Quzhou, thus forming the "Southern Confucius Sect". In the Song Dynasty,
Those who stayed in Qufu at that time were called the "Northern Sect of the Kong Family".
Later, when Kublai Khan destroyed the Song Dynasty, in order to win over people's hearts, he summoned Kong Zhu, the 53rd generation of the Southern Sect, Yanshenggong, back to Qufu to preside over the worship service. Kong Zhu was unwilling to demote the Yuan Dynasty because he was afraid of insulting the reputation of his ancestors, and he did not dare to offend Kublai Khan.
.On the grounds that the tombs of the ancestors of the Southern Sect were in Qufu and it was difficult to leave, and that they were grateful to the Qufu people for guarding their tombs and protecting the temple, they requested that the Duke of Yansheng be transferred to Kong Zhi of the Northern Sect.
He didn't want to be an official in the Yuan Dynasty, but he couldn't do it. A figure like Kublai Khan, the founder of the Yuan Dynasty, had to be sealed. When he saw Kong Zhu's request, he was angry in his heart, but praised: "It is better to violate honor than to violate Tao. A true saint
"Later", after boasting, he worshiped Kong Zhu as the chief minister. The Imperial Academy offered wine and promoted the East Zhejiang school, provided him with a salary to maintain integrity, and protected the Linmiao seal.
In short, you cannot be an official in the Yuan Dynasty.
Hundreds of years passed, and the same thing happened again. This time, the emperor changed from Yuan Shizu to Shunzhi Emperor, but he did the same thing, issuing decrees. You can't be an official of the Qing Dynasty. p>
Compared with the Southern Sect, the Northern Sect's backbone is much worse. They just want to keep their own glory and wealth, and they will be the ministers of whoever becomes the emperor.
Kong Yanzhi, the 65th generation Yanshenggong, surrendered first to Li Zicheng and then to Emperor Shunzhi. On the second day after Emperor Shunzhi came to the throne, he submitted a "Chu Jin Biao Wen" to Emperor Shunzhi. In the Biao Wen, all the words "Chengtian Yuji,
Sui the people with virtue", "Six universes share the divine monarch", "The Holy Emperor of Eight Wastelands Xiange", "Mountains and rivers shine with the sun and the moon", "The country and Zuo are the same, Han will be together forever". They also call themselves "I and others" with sincerity and fear.
Queli was a strong Confucian scholar, while Zhang Jian was in his later years. In the past, he inherited the special kindness of successive generations. Today, he is celebrating the prosperity of the new dynasty. He is looking forward to the high level of learning and is afraid of others."
The 66th generation Yanshenggong Kong Xingxie was also a loyal minister of the Qing Dynasty. Seeing that Nanzong had not succeeded in taking up the post of Sir of the Five Classics, he kept urging Nanzong to apply for a seal from the Qing court.
Kong Yanzhen declined several times, but he couldn't refuse, so Emperor Shunzhi's imperial edict was issued. Oh my God! My grandfather died in tears and was given the posthumous title of "Wenzhong" by the late Emperor Chongzhen. However, his grandson became an official in the Qing Dynasty. How can I be embarrassed?
Grandfather! The more I thought about it, the sadder I became, and my tears fell like broken pearls.
Seeing their father crying, his two sons Kong Xingcan and Kong Xingxu hurriedly comforted him.
"Father, don't be sad. My great-grandfather has a soul in heaven, and he will know that this was not my father's intention."
"Alas! In addition to being embarrassed to see your grandfather, I am also worried about the misunderstanding of the imperial court! The imperial army is about to regain Zhejiang. After seeing this edict, I will be punished and held accountable. It is not a pity for me to die, I am afraid it will cause harm.
The reputation of Nanzong!"
"Since my father is worried about the court's misunderstanding, why not write a letter to explain to the court? In addition, since you have not assumed the post, you might as well submit a memorial to the Doctor of the Five Classics of the Imperial Academy of the Ming Dynasty. After reading this, the sage will naturally know your painstaking efforts." The eldest son
Kong Xingcan said.
"Shang Shu explained to the court?"
Kong Yanzhen nodded, it was a good idea. But who should be sent? Once the Qing court knew about this, disaster would be imminent! You must find someone you can absolutely trust.
"Father, my son is willing to go," said the eldest son Kong Xingcan.
Kong Yanzhen thought that the eldest son was mature and prudent, so he would be a good candidate. After thinking about it, he said: "The Ming and Qing Dynasties are fighting on the border of Zhejiang. You must be more careful when sending messages. When you meet Qing captives, you must take a detour."
"Don't worry, father, my son knows."
Kong Yanzhen immediately wrote a letter and handed it to his eldest son.
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Kong Xingcan dressed up, put on a Confucian shirt, and dressed up like a wandering scholar. He first drifted along Xixi and Jinchuan to Changshan County, and then walked from Changshan County to Huaiyu Mountain.
As long as you pass Huaiyu Mountain, you will reach the area controlled by the Ming army. Kong Xingcan felt hot and quickened his pace.
A sharp arrow shot with a "swish" sound in front of his feet.
"Stop, if you dare to move forward again, I will shoot you to death!"
Several Qing soldiers with money-rat tails blocked the way. Judging from their clothes and conversation, they turned out to be Eight Banners soldiers.
Kong Xingcan secretly complained, "The students are just wandering students, please make it convenient for the military master."
"Huh, let's take a look at the top of the mountain. If we see you sneaking around, you must be a spy. We will take you to see Zhang Jing."
Kong Xingcan was escorted in front of two Manchu generals, both of whom were tall and mighty Xiongzong warriors, one black and one white.
The one with a pale face cherished words as if they were gold and spat out one word lightly: "Search!"
The Eight Banners soldiers immediately searched their bodies and searched them all over. Finally, they found the book written by Kong Yanzhen to Zhu Hengjia in the middle layer of the Confucian shirt.
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"The lives of my whole family are at stake!"
Kong Xingcan closed his eyes in pain.
Unexpectedly, the white-faced prisoner said: "Looking at the letter, he is really a casual soldier, please keep him."
What? Did the prisoner general not know Chinese characters? Kong Xingcan was taken away in confusion.
After he was taken away, the white-faced military commander said to the black-faced military commander: "Brother, this person is the envoy of the Southern Sect of the Kong family. The Southern Sect wants to surrender to the Ming Dynasty. They are the home of the Ming Dynasty's civilized education. Why don't we follow them and surrender?" The black-faced military general sighed: "Oh! That's the only way it can be! The Emperor regards our Shumulu family as a thorn in his side. If we don't do it, sooner or later we will be killed."
These two people are none other than Tanbu, the younger brother of Shumulu Tantai, the Manchu general, and Yuerduo, his wife's brother-in-law.
Tan Tai was originally one of the eight ministers of the Two Yellow Banners who swore to protect Huang Taiji's son, but later he defected to Dorgon. After Emperor Shunzhi came to power, he liquidated Dorgon's remaining party and killed Tan Tai.
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Although they have only temporarily dealt with Tan Tai's family, Tan Tai's relatives have not yet been dealt with. Tan Bu and Yuer Duo are in panic all day long. This emperor is a vengeful master! During a hunt, Dorgon's confidants Gong Adai and Xi Han,
Xinabuku and others laughed at the emperor for his poor riding skills. The emperor issued an edict saying that these people had made great contributions to the country and could not bear to be blamed. You had already issued an edict saying that you would not pursue the case, but you did not make a joke. As a result, you killed them all when you came to power.
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Tan Bu and Yue Erduo felt that Emperor Shunzhi would not let them go, so they decided to bring down the emperor.
The Shumulu family was originally the chief of the Kurkha tribe. After defecting to Nurhaci, his subordinates were incorporated into the Manchurian Zhenghuang Banner and the Xianghuang Banner. Although they were organized into banners, the Kurkha people were still accustomed to listening to the Shumulu family. Tanbu and Yuerduo each had a
Niulu Kurkha soldiers, Beiletun Qi ordered two people to lead the two Niulu soldiers, and 600 soldiers guarded Huaiyu Mountain. They also set up a beacon tower on the top of the mountain, instructing the two men to light a fire when they met the police.
In the evening, Tan Bu and Yue Erduo invited Kong Xingcan into the big tent, explained to him the reasons for his surrender, and asked him to take them with him to surrender.
Kong Xingcan was overjoyed and immediately agreed and went down the mountain immediately with the letter of surrender written by the two of them.
After passing Huaiyu Mountain, I met the commander-in-chief of the Ming Army on the Western Front, Yuan Zongdi, the Marquis of Jingguo.
Yuan Zongdi was overjoyed. Huaiyu Mountain was in the northwest of Yushan County, and he could take a detour to attack Yushan County from here. He immediately led his army to Huaiyu Mountain, and sent people to rush 800 miles away to report Kong Yanzhen's memorial to Zhu Hengjia.
Zhu Hengjia opened the memorial and took a look, but it was a congratulatory form written by Kong Yanzhen on behalf of Nanzong to congratulate him on his accession to the throne and his appointment as a doctor of the Five Classics in the Hanlin Academy.
The congratulatory form read: "The Emperor is destined by Heaven to rule over all directions. His Majesty is dedicated to Heaven and protects the mountains and rivers. He regains the southern capital and returns to his heart from all over the world. His two virtues are spread widely. He benefits the world. His Majesty is bright and vast. He is as bright as a mirror in the sky. There is no distance or distance.
, Xianzhao came to him. I am still a young man, but I have received great kindness from the Ming Dynasty from generation to generation. In Quzhou, I heard that the holy virtues are magnanimous and transcend all eternity. Admiring the holy heart is like a cup that illuminates the world, which makes my heart suddenly bright. I have no way to repay the kindness.
I just look up to the sky and wish that the emperor's foundation will be consolidated and the country will be long. Just like the heaven and the earth, it is vast and endless. Since my ancestor Kong Zhenyun, no one from the Southern Sect has taken up the post of doctor of the Five Classics of Hanlin Academy. I invite you to take up the post and serve my emperor.
I am humble and sincere, but I would like to pay my respects and listen to you."
Zhu Hengjia was overjoyed after reading the book. With the gold-lettered signboard of Kong's Southern Sect, his status in the hearts of scholars all over the world had risen to a higher level. Then he thought again that Kong's Northern Sect shamelessly surrendered to the Qing Dynasty and simply granted the title of Duke Yansheng.
In Nanzong Kong Yanzhen, he tried to rectify the people's hearts in the world.
An edict was immediately issued to deprive Kong Yanzhi, the 65th Yansheng Duke of the Northern Sect of the Kong family, and Kong Xingxie, the 66th Yanshenggong of the Kong clan who had surrendered to the Qing Dynasty, to the people, and to confer the title of Kong Yanzhen, the 65th Yansheng of the Southern Sect, to the people.
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Emperor system, said: I heard that Kong Yanzhen, the sixty-fifth generation grandson of the southern clan of the Kong family, was loyal by nature and did not forget Ming Zuo. His ancestor Kong Zhenyun was saddened by the sudden death of the previous emperor, so he was considered loyal! The new dynasty was established, and loyal ministers were granted titles.
The reason is appropriate. This is my special edict to confer on you the title of Zheng Yipin Yanshenggong, the first civil official in the class. I hope that you can educate and transform people's hearts and live up to my expectations. This is my special edict.
Make an imperial edict
October 18, the twenty-fifth year of Chongzhen
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When this decree arrived in Quzhou, Quzhou had already been recovered.
After Kong Yanzhen took a bath and burned incense, he led his clan members to open the Chongguang Gate behind the gate of Confucius' mansion and knelt down to receive the imperial edict.
From then on, Kong's Southern Sect entered a new era.
