Lin Jue shook his head and said: "Yuan Xiandao? He is just being instigated by others. There must be someone else behind him. Knowing that I am in dire straits, he has people come to add insult to injury. Unless Yuan Xiandao is an old fool, otherwise he will do something like this to him
It won’t cause a big fuss.”
Yang Xiu was doubtful, but Lin Jue's words were not unreasonable. Lin Jue was always the son-in-law of Prince Liang. Although he was in such a low state now, his status was still different. If Yuan Xiandao really wanted to be unyielding to Lin Jue, he would do it with Liang.
The palace couldn't get through it. However, Lin Jue's beating of Shangguan was not a trivial matter after all, and Yang Xiu still couldn't let it go.
"What should we do if we really want to cause trouble? This matter can be big or small. Ordinary people will be punished for fighting, let alone an official. And if you are one of the following offenders, the beating will not be light." Yang Xiu
His brows were knitted into knots and he smacked his lips.
Lin Jue smiled and said: "That's okay. The worst I can do is stop serving as an official, or I may have to work in prison. It's not a capital crime. I think the most it can do is to be dismissed. I'm tired of staying in the capital. If I'm dismissed, I can return to Hangzhou."
It’s best to go to Xiaoyao.”
Yang Xiu was silent for a long time and said softly: "Brother Lin is very frustrated. There is really no point in being in this officialdom. If Brother Lin no longer serves as an official, Yang also plans to resign and go home to plant a few acres of land.
The days of being independent from the world are over. My heart is actually very tired, and I am determined to serve the imperial court, but unfortunately I am afraid I will never have such a day in my life."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Brother Yang, please don't do this because of me. Mr. Du from the Ordinance Department is my good friend, so he resigned and left Beijing. I have been feeling guilty for a long time. If you do this again, won't you make me bear even greater guilt?
.”
Yang Xiudao: "I'm not doing it for Brother Lin, I just think it means nothing. It's not like you don't know, I'm afraid I will have to stay here for the rest of my life, and then when I get old, I will be like Jiang and Hu, accomplishing nothing.
I will live a life of mediocrity. I still had hope before, but you, Brother Lin, are so talented and have a strong backing, and you have fallen to this point. What else can I think of? Why don't you go back."
Lin Jue's heart moved and he asked in a deep voice: "Brother Yang, I heard that you were also the ninth-ranked Jinshi in the first-grade high school, so why did you enter here? What happened? I've always wanted to ask you, but I couldn't.
Afraid of being abrupt."
Yang Xiu smiled bitterly and said, "What else can I do? I've offended someone."
"Who did you offend? It seems that this person has a lot of power."
"Yes, I offended the current Privy Councilor Yang Jun." Yang Xiu sighed.
Lin Jue was shocked and said: "What's going on?"
Yang Xiu smiled and said: "It's okay. He and I actually don't know each other at all. He believes in Yang and I believe in Yang, but we are incomparable people. I have never met him so far. You must be very
I wonder how we could offend him since we don’t know each other at all. In fact, I still don’t understand why. It’s just that someone told me that the policy paper I wrote in spring offended him. This was someone else’s fault.
As I said, I think this may be the reason, because other than that, there seems to be no other reason."
Lin Jue frowned and said, "You mean, the article you wrote involves Privy Yang?"
Yang Xiudao: "The policy discussion in the spring of that year was about the imperial court's policy towards Xixia. A rebellion had just occurred in Xixia the previous year, and the rebellion of the Dangxiang people was nothing new. After the Great Zhou Dynasty destroyed Xixia, the Dangxiang tribe rebelled against the imperial court.
In fact, it happened many times. The policy adopted by the imperial court at that time was a tough policy, and the method adopted was the method adopted by our Privy Councilor Yang. You should have heard of it, which was the infamous "Extermination Order". Although, there was no
People admit that this extermination order was issued by the imperial court, and Privy Yang has never admitted it, but everyone knows that this was Privy Yang’s idea.”
Lin Jue nodded slowly. He had heard of the Extermination Order. Although there were no detailed records in the "History of the State and Dynasties", we could still get some clues about the records after the Xixia Rebellion. Although the "History of the State and Dynasties" said
The most important thing is how Yang Jun was ordered to lead an army of 150,000 to sweep through the Xixia tribes and quell the rebellion. But the people who wrote the history books also wrote some cruel facts from an obscure perspective. For example, "A Brief History of the Kingdom and Dynasties"
It is said that before the rebellion was put down, the population of the Xixia tribes was 2.79 million. After Yang Jun put down the rebellion, the population of the Xixia tribes dropped sharply to 2.03 million. People who are not careful in reading will naturally not understand these two figures.
It means something, but Lin Jue will not let go of such details. The difference between the two numbers is 760,000. And the Xixia rebel Li Xuanhao's troops at most were only more than 200,000. These 760,000
In addition to more than 200,000 of them, half a million lives ended in this counter-insurgency operation.
This was actually caused by the infamous "Extermination Order". It is said that in order to stabilize the situation in Xixia and prevent another chaos, Yang Jun ordered all the men over ten and under fifty in each tribe to be killed. This caused extreme
The atmosphere of terror also eradicated the effective forces of the Xixia rebellion from manpower. This method will certainly play a certain role, but such a cruel and bloody act will also embarrass the Zhou court, which governs the country with Confucian benevolence, let alone take it out.
Show off and show off. Therefore, this matter has always been kept secret, and the so-called extermination order has never been acknowledged by the court. It has only been rumored among the people.
"Think of me, the great Zhou Dynasty, who feared the great power of the Celestial Dynasty, respecting Confucianism and Taoism, and governing the country with benevolence and righteousness. It is naturally despicable to do such things. Even if it is to quell the rebellion, such extermination methods should not be used. Therefore, I will discuss it.
"In the process, I did criticize the extermination order a few times, and also scolded the person who issued the order a few times. Maybe this incident annoyed him, so someone secretly manipulated him when he was appointed." Yang Xiu said softly.
Lin Jue smiled and said, "How did you scold me?"
Yang Xiudao: "Back then, I was young and energetic, and my words were indeed a bit excessive. I said that this move was against the harmony of nature, and the person who issued the extermination order should be severely punished, otherwise the law of heaven will not tolerate it. Things like this."
Lin Jue laughed loudly and said: "It is indeed cruel. If you punish him severely, how can he allow your official career to go smoothly? If you become prime minister in the future, won't he have to be severely punished by you?"
Yang Xiu chuckled and said: "Prime Minister? It's impossible in this life. But if I really become the Prime Minister, I will definitely punish such people who slaughter living beings and harm nature. But the court thinks that this is justified.
This kind of person is now in a high position, sitting in the position of Privy Councilor. In my opinion, that is a humiliation."
Lin Juedao: "So, in your opinion, how should you solve something like the rebellion of the party members?"
Yang Xiu thought for a while and said: "I don't oppose the soldiers to suppress the rebellion, but suppression is not the purpose, it is just to quell the rebellion. If we want to truly bring Xixia back, the method required must be benevolent government. Just killing to make it surrender,
It cannot make them turn their hearts to the imperial court. I think that the tribes of Xixia should be allowed to learn Confucianism and Taoism, set up schools, and assimilate them. If they become like us, they will have a sense of identity with the Zhou Dynasty, and they will surrender from their hearts. Only
If you are convinced, the rebellion will not happen. If after the rebellion was suppressed, the court did not issue an "extermination order" but actively carried out these attempts, then the newly grown group of Dangxiang tribesmen would have already assimilated. How could it be like this?
Now, even under the extermination order, the tribes of Xixia will still rebel, and the court has to station heavy troops to guard it. This fully shows that killing is not an option."
Lin Jue nodded slowly. Yang Xiu's idea is a method of cultural assimilation. This method is indeed the most effective and stable method. However, the results are slow, how can the court wait? Who doesn't like methods that have immediate results, like
The reform is the same this time. From the emperor to the two adults, everyone is eager for quick success and hope that it can be changed overnight. This is the mentality of eager for quick success and instant benefit. This is the case for the upper-class elites of the court. It can be seen that the Zhou Dynasty has actually gone astray. Anyone
In fact, a court should work hard and do things day by day. For the long term, ten years and hundreds of years, that is the attitude that the upper class elites should have. Rather than doing it for a temporary solution, that would be much short-sighted.
.The short-sightedness of the entire Zhou elite will inevitably lead to deviations in the direction of the country's progress. This is actually an integrated thing.
However, Yang Xiu's ideas are also somewhat naive. For foreign races, sometimes education is useless. Otherwise, there would be no such saying in the world, "People who are not of my race will have different hearts." In fact, assimilation is not based on Yang Xiu's
The method of assimilation is to add many other means, such as internal migration, dispersed resettlement, intermarriage, and the high pressure of hard-line policies. Yang Jun's method is to physically eliminate opponents, so it appears bloody and cruel. But the soft policy is
The purpose is actually to eliminate the opponent, but it is to eliminate the opponent spiritually and in terms of lifestyle. This actually seems civilized, but to a certain extent it is also a brutal massacre.
"But you suspect that Yang Jun secretly arranged you here without giving you any chance?" Lin Jue said with a smile.
"It's not suspicion. I even received a warning. I knew it was him, although he didn't come forward. I've been unlucky enough in my life. I just put forward my own ideas. Didn't I encourage you to speak freely? Who would have expected that?
I was blamed for my words. Alas, when my wife saw that I had offended a big shot and had no hope of promotion, she kept quarreling and had unfaithful intentions. I thought, instead of doing this, why not separate and live in peace, so I wrote a letter to let go.
She left. This incident really affected me for the rest of my life, and some of my life was ruined by that article." Yang Xiu sighed deeply.
Lin Jue nodded slightly, reached out and patted the back of Yang Xiu's hand and said: "Brother Yang, please don't be sentimental. Some things are not necessarily bad things. Just like your previous wife, it is obvious that she cannot share the joys and sorrows with you. It will be fine if she leaves.
I left. With a talent like Brother Yang, he will definitely have a good partner in the future. It’s a blessing in disguise. If Brother Yang spends his whole life with this woman, it might even be a sad thing.”
Yang Xiu smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Lin is always so optimistic and open-minded. You can say this is a good thing."
Lin Jue said seriously: "I'm not just talking nonsense. The wonder of fate lies in its elusiveness. Who can know what will happen in the next moment? The twist of fate can happen in an instant, and no one can predict it. How do you know that you will be in this life for the rest of your life?
Is this a waste of time? Anyway, I don’t believe it. What we have to do is to continue to hone and accumulate our own skills. When the opportunity comes, we will seize it. The wind and clouds will come, and the spring breeze will turn into rain. As long as the opportunity comes and the opportunity is right, anything is possible.
occur."
Yang Xiu looked at Lin Jue with a wry smile and thought to himself: You are like this now, but you are still so optimistic. Don't forget that you just got into a big disaster, and maybe a big disaster will come soon.
However, Lin Jue's words were quite comforting. Yang Xiu's depressed mood seemed to be much better.
…
The development of the matter was somewhat unexpected, or rather beyond the expectations of Jiang and Hu. Although Mr. Jiang and Mr. Hu said they were worried about Lin Jue, their expectant eyes betrayed it.
In their hearts, they actually hope that something will happen. It's not that these two old guys are bad-hearted, but that they have lived a dull life for too long, and they always hope that something will happen to make their lives less dull.
However, their expectations were disappointed. They spent the whole afternoon wandering around the door, and when they heard any movement, they thought it was the two adults Yuan Xiandao had brought to charge him. Until dark, he did not see the people he expected to see.
.And the whole morning of the next day, the two old guys were still wandering in front of the door in an excited state. Finally, in the afternoon, they realized that there seemed to be no end to this matter.
The two of them were both disappointed and puzzled. The two bachelors were beaten half to death and almost drowned, so it was over like this? Master Yuan didn't bring anyone to investigate the crime? This is too ridiculous. This is a serious crime. The following offenses are committed
, or a brutal beating, is it okay? It’s hard to believe.
Lin Jue could see what they were thinking. When he was sitting on the porch and taking a nap in the afternoon, he said to the two adults in a very meaningful way: "Do you two adults want to watch a show? I have a good show to watch at the Beijing branch of the Lin Family Jiangnan Grand Theater.
, two adults can go to the theater for free, it is very exciting. You will not be disappointed if you keep it.”
Jiang and Hu didn't understand what it meant. They yawned lazily and said boredly: "I won't watch it. There's nothing interesting to see. I might as well take a nap."
The matter subsided without any news, and even Lin Jue felt a little surprised. Because Lin Jue thought that even if there was no major incident, Yuan Xiandao would at least come to reprimand him. Lin Jue had actually thought about it.
When Yuan Xiandao came, he knew how to deal with him. But now the countermeasures he had thought of were useless. The whole thing disappeared, as if it had never happened. It seemed that Yuan Xiandao still knew how to advance and retreat.
Even though he had evil intentions, he didn't dare to confront Lin Jue. He didn't have the courage to turn against Prince Liang. Besides, he was ordered to do this, so there was no need to offend Prince Liang's palace.
Lin Jue not only lamented that the method of pulling a big flag to pull a tiger's skin is always useful. Apart from power and status these days, there is actually nothing that can intimidate people. His so-called talent, learning and wisdom cannot stand in his way.
However, he didn't care about the identity of the prince's son-in-law. He was a shield against disasters and gave him shelter at the critical moment.
Yuan Xiandao did not come to investigate the crime, and did not even send Hanlin scholars to Gongfang to sit in charge. I am afraid it was because it was too risky to come to Chongzheng Hall to preach to Gongfang, and no one dared to take this risk. Therefore, the Gongfang unexpectedly got a lot of attention because of this incident.
There is peace. There is no need to copy books or move them out to dry. People in the public apartment have also returned to their usual laziness. The two adults, Jiang and Hu, have resumed their habit of dozing off on the big chairs every day. Lin Jue and
Yang Xiu and Yang Xiu also had a lot of time to talk.
Mr. Jiang and Mr. Hu didn't understand why Lin Jue and Yang Xiu had so much to say. The two of them were muttering in the corridor, beside the grape trellis, and beside the fish pond in the yard. Mr. Jiang and Mr. Hu
People think: If you talk too much, you will make mistakes. Young people don't understand this truth. One day they will understand that it is best to talk less and take a nap.
Of course, Lin Jue and Yang Xiu were not just chatting. They were talking about the turmoil that was raging in the court. Things in the court were getting more and more intense, almost reaching fever pitch. Every day, Lin Jue and Yang Xiu would go and inquire.
The latest news. After all, it is very close to Chongzheng Palace, and you can stroll to Zuoyuan at any time. Although the two of them have official positions that prevent them from getting close, Yang Xiu has been in the palace for a long time, and he is very familiar with the guards in the palace.
You can also inquire about some of the things happening in the main hall. The two of them know a lot about the direction of things.
Lin Jue was worried about Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru. Especially after the "Ten Sins" led by Wu Chunlai was played, Lin Jue became extremely nervous. Lin Jue knew that this was a premeditated attack.
The ministers reported the report, causing public opinion to be divided, and then the main force led the battle, concentrating firepower to systematically, orderly and planned the crusade against Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru. The success or failure of this battle was not only related to the fate of the reform, but also to the
The fate of Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru. If they fail, even if only one of the ten counts is found guilty, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru will be finished.
On the evening of February 16th, Lin Jue and Yang Xiu took advantage of the few people and got the opportunity to go to the front door of Chongzheng Hall. Lin Jue also saw the article "Reply to the Ten Sins" jointly posted by Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengshu.
From the lines of the words, Lin Jue could tell that it was written by Fang Dunru. This article was indeed wonderfully written, well-founded and restrained, and it was subtle but not overbearing. At present,
In this chaotic situation, the importance of the pen is extremely important, and Fang Dunru has effectively used this advantage. Lin Jue believes that this article may bring good results, but Lin Jue firmly believes that this
The consequences of an impact cannot be smoothed over by a verbal battle with ministers or an eloquent article. The promulgation of the "Employment Law" has put the court into a state of tearing. This is based on fundamental interests.
The tear has formed a wound that is difficult to heal. Later, it will bring even greater unpredictable consequences.
Sure enough, a few days later, when the imperial court issued two imperial edicts restricting the powers of the Ordinance Department and appointing Wu Chunlai as deputy prime minister, Lin Jue immediately sensed something unusual. On the one hand, he expressed his support for Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru.
Emphasizing support for the new law. On the other hand, he began to appease the opponents and restrict the power of the Ordinance Department. This seemed to be Emperor Guo Chong's balancing act, but it was actually caused by the ambivalence in the emperor's heart. In other words, the emperor
Firm support for the new law has wavered, which is a dangerous sign.
The implementation of the new law and the current power that Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru have are all based on the support of the Holy Emperor. If this biggest backer is shaken, the consequences are self-evident. Maybe it is just a conflict at this moment. If
Next, the contradictions will be even greater, the fluctuations will be greater, and the earth will be shaken. These inner fluctuations at this moment are the direct consequences of this big impeachment debate.
Lin Jue tried to share his analysis with Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru, and reminded them of the change in the attitude of the Holy Spirit. However, on the morning of the 23rd, when Lin Jue went to the Ordinance Department Yamen to seek an audience, even Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru
They didn't even see Ru's face. His request for an audience was ruthlessly rejected by both of them. Lin Jue had no choice but to sigh and leave.
