With the ritual officials shouting, the sacrificial activities of Emperor Yuanqi progressed to the stage of saluting. This time, it seemed that more attention was paid than when the late emperor was alive. Of course, the officials, gentlemen and businessmen were not only paying attention to the emperor who had been on the throne for several years, but also to the emperor who had been on the throne for several years.
Prince Yanen was in charge of the sacrifice next to the ceremonial officer.
The emperor's move undoubtedly sent a signal: I am determined to mend the relationship, but whether you are willing to take this signal depends on everyone present.
Naturally, everyone present has different thoughts and different tastes. There is no need to go into details about the complex emotions here. Just look at their eyes when they raise their heads and stare at Prince Yanen, and you can roughly know something about it.
There were also many people outside the sacrificial site who came to watch the excitement. Among them, a group of people stood far away in a corner at the edge of the crowd, seemingly careful not to come into contact with other people.
"Dad, is what Mr. Shen said true?" A younger man asked in a low voice, "Can you take it seriously?"
His father didn't answer, but another older man choked: "An Guan'er, don't think so much, just study. Don't be constrained by your success. You won't suffer any loss in studying."
"However, if you are good at learning, you will become an official. Our family has been farming and studying for generations, so we can't keep doing this." The young man named An Guan'er was not convinced, "Just like last year, when the family was sued, if Mr. Shen hadn't acted impartially,
And no matter what, our family will continue to suffer losses!"
"We are not any worse than others..." When the young man said this, his tone lowered, as if he was afraid of being heard, "It's just that we are weak because of our background. We have no fame, so what's the use of just studying!"
"Well, since Mr. Shen said to help us in the first place, he is a sincere gentleman. He will definitely be able to speak for us in front of the Holy Emperor." The old man standing at the front spoke and said: "An Guan'er, don't be anxious.
This matter cannot be rushed."
"Yes. Don't worry, dad, my son knows." Officer Ling An responded respectfully.
After the sacrifice was completed, Prince Yanen accompanied him. The emperor, his eldest son and the clan ministers met with the local squires. In the inner courtyard, the queen and the eldest princess also summoned the family members of the officials and squires on behalf of the empress dowager.
The atmosphere in the backyard was relatively relaxed. The Empress Dowager knew very well that she brought her daughter-in-law and granddaughter out to create a people-friendly image for her emperor's son. Even if the female relatives of the local squire's family were slightly inappropriate and did not respond appropriately, she would just smile.
Pass.
In comparison, the atmosphere in the front yard was obviously not that wonderful. The emperor was sitting on top, surrounded by courtiers, and there was a person kneeling below.
Emperor Cai was chatting and having a banquet with local officials and local sages, but when Shen Liao introduced a person, the crowd suddenly paused for a brief moment. Some people's faces were dumbfounded, as if they were shocked at how dare this Bachelor Shen dared!
"emperor!"
After a moment of silence, even in front of the emperor, they could not stop the squires from whispering. Governor Zhang Boxing stood up at this moment and said, "The ceremony has passed. Please move to the palace, and I will give you a detailed explanation in person."
The emperor suddenly smiled: "I don't know who this person is yet, so don't worry, Xiaoxian, let's ask Wangzhi." His eyes darkened, and he asked with a smile, "I hope you can bring this person to attract wise men.
I'm surprised, why don't you tell me who this person is? Don't keep me in the dark."
After sinking, he said: "For your information, Your Majesty, this person's name is Ling Geng. He has lived in Jiangning for a long time and has studied in the Geng family. This time he is also among the squire's meeting."
"What Mr. Shen said is untrue!"
Someone jumped out, clasped his fists and said, "I would like to report to your Majesty that those who work hard are lowly beggars, and they are not worthy of the emperor in front of me!"
This man is the youngest son of Gao Shiqi. He is a civil servant. He is already in the official department and is ready to be elected as a county magistrate. As soon as he jumped like this, some people followed him to make fun of him. He was just talking about how a lowly person could be worthy of Mian Jun. The same old tune Play the same old way.
Their expressions were "This is an insult to the emperor!", and their faces were full of sorrow, but in fact they were constantly paying attention to the emperor's expression...Yinti looked a little want to laugh. The expression of Ling Geng who was kneeling below became more and more stiff, and his body seemed to be Trembling. And sinking, gritting his teeth, his face as sinking as water.
"You," Yinti suddenly spoke, and the gentry below all shut up. For a moment, the room was so quiet that it made people cringe. Yinti laughed in his heart and said, "You all seem to recognize this Ling Geng... If you say he is a pariah Beggar household, how do you know him? Isn’t it possible that he has begged in all of your homes?”
The gentry was so proud of their status that they would never take the initiative to make friends with someone from a humble background... But everyone here seemed to recognize Ling Geng, so he had to give the emperor an explanation.
When he raised this question, the gentry present began to hesitate, and Yinti said: "After the former chief minister Shen Shixing retired, the then chief minister Ye Xianggao wanted to work as an official and gentry in the south of the Yangtze River to pay food, and this The former chief minister Shen Shixing threatened the governor at that time, saying that if you let me pay for the food and work as an errand, I would personally escort the money and food to the capital."
"At that time, the emperor will definitely ask me why Mr. Zhixiu came to the capital? I will say that I am forced to live in my hometown!"
Everyone was awe-struck, and then heard the emperor above continue: "You are not clear in your words, but you dare to hide it in front of your father. How many troubles have been caused by the untouchability issue from the previous dynasty to the present? Can this be solved in a perfunctory way? And you," The emperor turned his gun/mouth and questioned the local officials.
"You, Zhang Xiaoxian, are a feudal official and a parent. The squires are ignorant, and you don't know the importance!"
The emperor walked away, followed by his eldest son Hong Han and his third elder brother Hong Yu. People were already kneeling on the floor in the hall. When the emperor left, some squires couldn't stand the emperor's anger and were so frightened that they passed away. Already.
"Governor, Governor, Governor..." Gao Jiren cried in fright, "Did I bring trouble to the family just now?" The story the emperor told was a clear indication that they didn't know what was going on.
Zhang Boxing sighed, Gao Jiren was also quite famous. For the sake of Mr. Gao, they were usually familiar with each other, but at this moment Zhang Boxing just wanted to drive him away. Cao Yin, who came next to him, helped Zhang Boxing up and sighed: "Xiao Gao, why can't you control your mouth?"
In Jiangning Weaving Yamen, which is the palace of the emperor's family, Yinti was asking Ling Geng: "Your family's affairs were reported to me not long ago. I have one thing that I am curious about. How long ago did your family start farming and reading heirlooms?" Already?"
"The Cao Min replied to the Emperor," Ling Geng bowed his head and said, "The Cao Min family has been a Gengdu heirloom since before the rebellion of the former King Ning. At that time, our ancestors... were confused for a moment and followed King Ning to cause rebellion. The imperial envoy found that our ancestors and the people were bent on learning, so they only punished the culprits and did not punish us for the crime of treason."
"...That's it." Yinti knew clearly in his heart that the so-called joining Prince Ning to rebel was probably because Prince Ning made a wish to these people who came from humble backgrounds but were already as well-educated and sensible as ordinary squire families, such as quitting their citizenship.
As for Ling Geng, who was the first person among the local pariahs, apart from the fact that his family had studied for generations and was no different from ordinary people, it is estimated that they rebelled against Prince Ning and also accumulated a lot of reputation among the pariahs.
"Since the Li Tang Dynasty, the issue of base status has been going on for more than a thousand years. You must understand that this matter is huge and involves many people. I cannot ignore the material considerations. It is not good for you to be arbitrary."
"The emperor has worked hard, and the common people have been impressed by it." Ling Geng felt that it was very rare to get such a sentence from the emperor. But when he heard that the situation could not be changed immediately, he was somewhat disappointed.
Yinti asked with a concerned look on his face: "In the south and southeast of the Yangtze River, there are beggars, degenerates, and poor people, and they are all like servants. If the master is slightly displeased, he can be whipped, and even execution is a trivial matter. Is it possible? Such a thing?"
"Reporting to your Majesty, it is exactly like this. The difference between master and slave is like the difference between heaven and earth, which cannot be crossed." Shen Li immediately added this sentence.
"Well, the current situation is like this. Even if I ask you to leave your country, I'm afraid it will be difficult to change the situation." Yindi sighed, "Listen, why do you think the 'rules' here are greater than those in the capital? The banner owners and princes are free to do as they please. Beating the slaves under my banner, from my ancestors to my ancestors, I still have to severely reprimand him, and there are more than one or two iron haters who have punished him for this."
"Have you ever thought about what to do after deportation?"
The emperor's question was also a concern for Ling Geng. Ling Geng had already passed the age of knowing his destiny and quickly realized that the emperor's question was by no means unreasonable. He tried to say: "Reporting to the emperor, the ordinary people just want to get rid of their citizenship and be able to hold their heads upright." Being a human being can also comfort our ancestors. After leaving the country, there may still be difficulties, but the emperor will be wise and wise, and the common people will be able to rely on the majesty of the emperor. Things will always be better than now."
This man is very knowledgeable, and Yinti said with satisfaction: "I have a way for you to comfort your ancestors and be an upright person. So that in the future, your children will not be angry when they go out. You have also seen the faces of those people today. They How can we allow the untouchables to discuss things with us? I can't convince them in this regard."
"How about you go outside the Pass?" The emperor smiled and extended an olive branch: "The world outside the Pass is vast. I will give you land. You can also participate in the imperial examination outside the Pass, just like ordinary people."
"I won't let you make a decision right now. It's a very important matter. Go home and discuss it more with your family and other people's families."
Shen Li watched Ling Geng leave the palace study, and unexpectedly asked Yinti: "Don't look at your cheap father-in-law. You are worried about him. I don't know how many daughters and nieces he has given away over the years. Finally something useful."
"Chen..." Shen Lao was a little embarrassed. When he was the prefect of Jiangning, he met Ling Geng, and Ling Geng gave him a few slaves. Later, Shen Lao found out that there were actually daughters of the Ling family among them. This was Shen Lao's. The biggest lesson I have ever received in my career.
Ling Geng just wanted to ask for help from him, and even had the mentality of "casting a wide net, it depends on luck", but what if someone wanted to harm him?
It is completely different to stay in the royal palace in the capital and work as an aide and Hanlin, and to go out and be on your own. Shen Le is a smart man. Yinti doesn't need to say more, he has reflected on it himself. If it is not related to the matter of low status, it is related to It was so important that he would definitely send the girl from the Ling family away.
"I have long said that it would be good to stay and serve you. The Ling family has nothing to do..." Yinti shook his head and then said: "When I return to Beijing, I will issue an order that the southeastern households will also be deregistered.
, allowing them to leave the ship and go ashore, I plan to let Hong Han go to announce the decree, and you will accompany him."
The author has something to say: Shen Shixing's story is true. He threatened the governor and said that he would become an official and a gentry to pay for food, so he went to Beijing to complain to the emperor.
Of course, the Qing Dynasty had political considerations in liberating the low-class people. The inner purpose was to attack the power of the banner owners. The emperor changed from the co-owner of the Eight Banners to the co-owner of the world, which freed the banner owners and banner people from the dependence. The external reason was that the low-class people were low-class people, especially in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
In this area, from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, they were constantly striving to deregister themselves and free themselves from that embarrassing and hopeless situation.
This is an unstable factor.
After Wang Ning's Rebellion, Wang Shouren wrote a "Travel to Jiangxi Province to Compile and Examine the Fish Household Plaques with Nine Surnames", which mentioned that "the fishermen in Anyi and other places are all poets and literati, and they are good-natured and good-natured."
The big families among the untouchables are also decent people.
But once they are of low status, their descendants will never have hope. Of course, they will make trouble and fight for it.
Of course, the gentry would not like those lowly and humble households in the past suddenly becoming good people, but they did not like being useless, and the emperor wanted to eliminate the bad influence.
Although people have to look at the historical process, they must also strive for themselves. God will help those who help themselves.
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