Lin Jue sighed in his heart. He knew that Lu Zhongtian's rebuttal was powerful. What he said was the most basic understanding that everyone has followed since ancient times. This kind of understanding is deep-rooted. Since ancient times, everyone has been like this.
He believes that although heaven and earth cannot speak, he will express his anger and joy in his own way. Disasters and auspiciousness do not happen out of thin air. They are the answers that people get when they follow the way of heaven or act against it. The basic fear of heaven and earth is
It is rooted in people's hearts, and now someone comes out and says that God is not to be feared. This is simply trying to subvert everything. Naturally, it will not arouse resonance, but will arouse anger.
What's even more outrageous is that Lu Zhongtian's rebuttal was very skillful. In fact, he did not bring the topic to the same level as Fang Dunru's meaning. What Fang Dunru meant was that some people were stretching all kinds of things.
It makes no sense to focus on the reform. That's why he said that heaven and earth have their own way, not based on human affairs. This is to prove that droughts, floods, mountain collapses and earth cracks have nothing to do with the new law. But what Lu Zhongtian is talking about is not the reform.
He seized on Fang Dunru's words to refute the so-called ignorance of heaven and earth to take its own way, and then took out the big hat of heavenly right of kings and stuck it on Fang Dunru's head. He elevated Fang Dunru's remarks to the level of wavering.
The emperor's rule seems to have nothing to do with the emperor's power granted by heaven. Suddenly, he has completely controlled the entire situation in his own hands, and there is no possibility of reversing it.
"What Prime Minister Lu said is absolutely true. Fang Dunru falsely claimed to be a great scholar of the dynasty. How could he have such fallacious theories in his mind? Where did he read his books? I am afraid that scholars all over the world will be extremely indignant.
I didn’t realize that this person is simply a fake scholar.”
"Respecting heaven and our ancestors is the foundation of China. The sage once said: All things are based on heaven, and humans are based on ancestors. The sacrifices in the suburbs are also the retribution of the original, so they are worthy of God. The sky hangs down like an image, and the sages follow it.
The suburbs are the same as tomorrow. This is what it means."
"Yes, the sage also said: There is no behavior greater than filial piety, no filial piety greater than a strict father, and no strict father greater than matching heaven." The king respects his test, and wants to match heaven. Yuan Kao means, and wants to respect his ancestors, he recommends
And those who go up, then reach the ancestors. In the past dynasties, when there was a world, the ancestors were matched with the sky. The ancestors were born in response to the gods of heaven, and when they offered sacrifices to the heavens, they were matched with the ancestors. Those who came from the outside had no master but could not go up. This Fang Dunru actually said
Heaven is not to be feared, ancestors are not to be punished. Isn’t this the saying that there is no heaven, no ancestors, no king, no father? It is simply unbelievable that such a person can hang out in the court and be entrusted with important responsibilities. We should be ashamed to associate with them.
That’s it.”
"Exactly, exactly. Fang Dunru must be severely punished. How can such a hypocrite who deceives the world and steals reputation and is full of treacherous words stand on the court? Absolutely not!",
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Following Lu Zhongtian's rebuttal, the entire court became agitated. All the officials cited scriptures to refute Fang Dunru's remarks. Some even gritted their teeth and stamped their feet as if they were mourning for an heir, pointing at Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsheng and scolding loudly.
Lin Jue frowned and looked at Fang Dunru. Fang Dunru was kneeling there with his head lowered and expressionless. He seemed to be deaf to these accusations, but the twitching muscles behind his ears exposed his heart. He was enduring
He was filled with great inner anger and was going through tremendous suffering. Lin Jue wanted to come out and say a word to him, but at this time, Lin Jue found that he had nothing powerful to say that could save the situation. He wanted to help, but he didn't.
If he didn't, Lin Jue's heart was tightening and in pain.
Fang Dunru knelt there quietly, enduring everyone's accusations. He felt an indescribable helplessness and sigh in his heart. Fang Dunru just wanted to do something, and the original intention of doing it was for the great Zhou Dynasty.
I am doing it because of my wealth and strength. Am I wrong? I really think so. I have indeed thought through these issues carefully. Once upon a time, I was the same as these people in the hall, thinking about the problem from the same angle as them. But I
After I figured it out, I suddenly became enlightened. They should be able to understand the three shortcomings I mentioned. How come I explained it so clearly, but they still haven’t understood it? This is really sad.
However, Fang Dunru still has hope. He believes that the person sitting on the throne will understand his painstaking efforts and understand what he said. He will not choose to ignore him in order to attack him like these people in the hall.
His own defense. He believed that the emperor would definitely support him as before. Just like not long ago, the emperor would rather punish himself to protect himself. This time, the emperor will still give him strong support. This is why he and
The biggest reason and reason why Yan Zhengsheng and the new law can persist to this day. No matter how these people attack themselves, only the emperor can make the final decision.
"Fang Dunru, solemnly. Have you heard what the ministers said? Not only are they disappointed with you, I am also extremely disappointed. I trust you so much, entrust you with the important reform affairs, and give you my heartfelt and full support. In return, you will give me my fullest support."
What is mine? The three deficiencies of this great rebellion? Fang Dunru, you are not afraid of heaven and earth, you are not afraid of people's words, and your ancestors don't look down on you, so what are you afraid of? Do you still have me in your eyes?
And the ancestors and all the people in the world? This time you really made a big mistake. I am very disappointed in you. I hope you can reflect on it and think about the big mistake you made. Fang Dun
Ru, I would rather believe that you are temporarily confused. Everyone is confused sometimes. I give you a chance. You must retract your remarks and reflect deeply. Right here, in front of me, in front of all the ministers and ministers.
Reflect on your mistakes in front of everyone in the world, otherwise, I can no longer condone you."
Although Guo Chong's words were harsh, he still left a trace of leeway. He did not beat him to death with a stick, but gave Fang Dunru a chance to be serious. He asked Fang Dunru to reflect on himself and apologize, hoping that he could forgive him.
Under their steps. After all, in his opinion, Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu had hard work without any merit, and their efforts could still be seen by him.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Fang Dunru, and there was a dead silence in the hall.
Fang Dunru was silent for a moment, and then slowly said: "Your Majesty, I have nothing to reflect on and apologize for. My sincerity can be seen in the sun and the moon, and there is nothing to hide and defend. I only want to complete the reform and strengthen Zhou Zhongxing."
, if this is also wrong, then I don't know what is right. The "three deficiencies" I said are what I think in my heart, and I don't think there is anything wrong with this. However, some people are far-fetched and insist on giving it to me.
They are the ones who are wrong, and they are the ones who should apologize and reflect." As soon as these words came out, the whole room was in an uproar. At this time, Fang Dunru actually said such words, which was simply unbelievable. He
Not only did he have no intention of regretting it, he actually said that it was someone else's fault. This is ridiculous and stubborn.
Those who had a good impression of Fang Dunru could only sigh deeply. Fang Dunru was really ignorant of current affairs. However, Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun, Wu Chunlai and others looked at each other and smiled. They knew that as soon as these words came out,
There is no possibility of Fang Dunru being forgiven. After such a long period of hard work, Fang Dunru was finally brought down. Yan Zhengsheng could not escape, and the new law was doomed. This victory was absolutely decisive at the moment. The reform
If the trees are sent down and the hozens are scattered, everything will change dramatically.
Lin Jue stood in the crowd blankly, not knowing what to say. When Guo Chong asked Fang Dunru to apologize, retract his remarks, and reflect in public, Lin Jue had a premonition of this outcome. If Fang Dunru
If he could change his opinion so easily, he would no longer be Fang Dunru. Stubbornness made Fang Dunru both a success and a detriment to him. It can even be said that, to a certain extent, Fang Dunru was politically naive.
, he didn’t even understand Guo Chong’s thoughts until now.
In fact, Guo Chong had been shaken for a long time. Don't look at the edicts he issued to punish himself and supported the reform many times. That was just an appearance. In fact, he was not that insistent on the reform. Moreover, Fang Dunru's remarks on the three shortcomings were indeed deviant.
When it comes to the fundamentals of Guo Chong's rule, even if the truth is right, even if Guo Chong himself knows in his heart that he is not the son of destiny, how can he forgive such rebellious words? That is not because he has shaken the foundation of himself as the emperor of the Zhou Dynasty.
Is that so? If such remarks can be accepted, how can the people of the world believe in him, the son of a true dragon, the only legitimate emperor who can rule them? Sometimes Fang Dunru is too idealistic, sometimes too pragmatic, and sometimes
Sometimes I am too stubborn, and sometimes I am very childish.
"I'm very disappointed. You don't have any regrets at all? You actually refuse to go back on your word. I'm very disappointed!" Guo Chong patted the armrest of the throne and sighed.
"Your Majesty, I did nothing wrong, why should I regret it?" Fang Dunru said.
"Okay! Okay! Okay!" Guo Chong said hello three times in a row. Everyone knew that this was not a cheer for him, but an extremely angry voice.
"It's stubbornness and treason! Your Majesty, I request Fang Dunru to be severely punished in order to set the record straight and correct the morale. I'm afraid there are not a few people like Fang Dunru. I sincerely request your Majesty to deal with all of them and eliminate their influence." Lu Zhongtian
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"My minister, Yang Jun, seconded the proposal. If the rebellious minister is not eliminated, the government and the people will be in trouble. Your Majesty, we must severely punish this evil trend, clear its source, and set the record straight. We must not tolerate it." Yang Jun also stepped forward and shouted in a deep voice.
Lu Zhongtian and Yang Jun took the lead, and the officials didn't know which way the trend was heading. Most of them had already had objections to the three deficiencies, and now they all seconded the proposal and demanded severe punishment for Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengshu.
Guo Chong shouted in a deep voice: "Of course I will not condone such treacherous and unethical remarks. It is decreed that Fang Dunru will be dismissed from all positions and sent to prison pending trial. He will not be punished until the crime is proven. From now on, the Ordinance Department will seal the customs.
Yamen, officials at all levels need to strictly review and state their stance. The implementation of the new law...is suspended pending further discussion."
