Lu Hao asked Lu Xianggong that it was also hard work. Even at such an old age, in such hot weather, he had to travel back and forth because Zhao Guan's family was pretending to be sick.
However, Lu Xianggong's attitude was still very good, and he recognized the political posture of Zhao Guan's family. He also believed that the family members of the imperial soldiers should be redeemed uniformly, or pardoned directly, because doing so could be kind to the soldiers.
, to inspire military morale... In his words, 'tens of millions of money have been scattered, there is no reason why things like this should end badly'.
However, the provincial prime minister opposed large-scale unified amnesty, and even more opposed to directly abolishing the human pawn system from the legal perspective.
"I probably understand some of Xianggong Lu's concerns." Zhao Guan, who was ill in Dengfeng, still rarely expressed unnecessary expressions, but his face was rosy and his speech was smooth. "Central-year systems and customs have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The country is not in a normal state now.
Sudden changes to such an important law will be in vain and cause chaos. It is better to wait until the situation stabilizes and then discuss it in detail... I just don’t understand why the Hebei refugees cannot be pardoned uniformly."
"Because the war has been going on for several years, most of the places where refugees in Hebei sell their lives are not in Henan, but further south in Huainan, Nanyang, and even in the southeast and Jingxiang areas." In the pavilion under the flower trees in the backyard of the Dengfeng County Yamen,
Lu Hao asked and answered calmly. "The official family, here in Henan, has experienced military disasters, and it is also the place where the official family leads the imperial army to garrison. It is related to military affairs, so the rich and powerful people can understand it, but even if they cannot, they will not understand it."
I dare not cause any trouble. And those places must be in the rear, and some people may not know and understand the difficulties of the court..."
Zhao Guanjia, who was sitting opposite Xianggong Lu, heard this. Although his face was still expressionless, the previous sense of expectation was obviously gone.
Obviously, he noticed the frankness in Lu Haowen's words and realized the real difficulty of this matter... Because according to Zhao Jiu's poor understanding, this kind of "I do have a concubine that I bought for five guan"
For issues related to vital interests, the resistance is indeed always huge.
If he can be a peaceful emperor, the country is stable, the finances are rich, and he can slowly sort out these things, maybe it will be okay. But right now, during the war, the military threats from the Jin people are constant, especially since the imperial court has just increased commercial taxes on the southeast, which will
Jing Xiang added physical gifts and stimulated the rear, which would be extremely inappropriate.
Not to mention that people's joys and sorrows are not the same, one thing that alarmed this time traveler is that, in other words, as early as when he had no choice but to raise taxes, he was already keenly aware that with the long-term war against gold,
ization and scale expansion, class contradictions will become more and more prominent.
What is even more frustrating is that the concept of nation-state has not yet been formed at this time, and a situation where class contradictions conflict with national contradictions is likely to occur.
You need to resist gold in the front, so you have to add taxes in the back.
The people in the rear are miserable, but their pain comes from the oppression of the imperial court. They have no personal experience with the dangers of the Jin army, so they choose to rebel if they have no choice... For the time travellers, this is undoubtedly an act worthy of sympathy.
, but this behavior will inevitably lead to the inability to fight against the Jin in the front, forcing the military forces that should have been used to fight against the Jin, and even to protect the peace and tranquility of the people in the rear, to be used to suppress the internal forces.
And this was one of the reasons why Zhao Jiu specially called all the commanders in and scorned him in public that day.
Because he always believes in his heart that no matter what the superficial reasons are, in terms of basic motivations, the resistance of the people at the bottom is always understandable and even correct.
In addition, as a time traveler, Zhao Jiu also has to face another problem that arises from this, which is his own positioning. And this matter is also a difficult problem that he has to face recently.
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First of all, what did he do after traveling across time? Putting aside the illusory theory of Taozu’s decree, he must live a good life, and living a good life naturally means doing meaningful things... So what are meaningful things?
Resist gold!
There is no doubt about this.
And then, become a good emperor?
How to be a good emperor?
Integrate yourself into this role and be a filial son and grandson of the Zhao and Song Dynasty royal family. At first, he learned martial arts and revived the mountains and rivers. Later, he became a "sage emperor" like Renzong internally, and an "enterprising emperor" like Shenzong externally?
By then, the country's culture will be prosperous, and it will be obvious for a while... I think it will be able to get a relatively high historical evaluation.
After all, he sounds like a more "saint" than Song Renzong.
There was a severe drought. Song Renzong worked hard to pray for rain. He couldn't find any entourage carrying water on the road, so he resisted not drinking. In the end, God was moved by heaven. It rained in time in Tokyo, so that only the people in Yizhou, Jingdong, continued to suffer. Then
I was so hungry that I chose to rebel and kill officials to grab food. What kind of saint is this? If it were me, I would definitely carry a big kettle on my back and take the initiative to share some with others on the way. I can even move the Taoist ancestors even if I don't think so. Come and ask Taishang Laojun for help.
It was so urgent that even a few drops of rain fell over Jingdong!
Then he became 'enterprising', and he was definitely more 'enterprising' than Song Shenzong. After Song Shenzong ascended the throne, the Khitans came to blackmail him. After questioning all the old officials, they all said that the Khitans could not defeat them, so they were ready to cede five hundred miles of land... Replace him with Zhao Jiu
It will definitely only cut fifty miles! And you can still throw the pot on the head of the minister.
But with such a saintly and enterprising spirit, how can you feel inside?
But the words have to come back again. The times are like this. It would be ridiculous for him to maintain a time-travel mentality by himself and refuse to integrate into the values of the times... In that case, he will only end up being a deviant and be regarded as a businessman by everyone.
The state of Zhou and Xia Jie.
More importantly, nothing can be accomplished by blindly resisting and opposing things, let alone meaningful things.
"Official family."
Under the flower trees, the pavilion was full of fragrance. Lu Haowen saw Zhao Jiu not saying anything for a long time. He hesitated for a moment and felt a little uneasy. "Do the officials really want to save these refugees in Hebei?"
Zhao Jiu came back to his senses, smiled slightly, but asked instead: "Ms. Lu, my parents, sisters, brothers, and many relatives all went to the north during the Jingkang Incident. You should know that, right?"
Can you not know this? Lu Haowen lowered his head and said nothing.
"Since ancient times, the so-called hostage takers should rush to attack regardless of the lives of the hostages... Mr. Lu should also understand this truth." Zhao Jiu said slowly. "So, don't say that I am unfilial, but that I follow the principles.
"Sir, I should have been more indifferent. Therefore, after I decided to resist the Jin Dynasty that day in Bozhou Mingdao Palace, I have always treated the Second Saint and all the relatives of Beikou as dead people."
Lu Haowen thought of the doubts surrounding the well that day. He was silent for a moment, and then said with emotion: "The official family is really in trouble... It's because I acted too hastily."
"Where do you start talking about this?" Zhao Jiu's expression remained unchanged. "I don't mean to blame you... your ideas and practices are mostly those of those who seek the country... But I, on the other hand, sometimes cannot help but be intolerant because of my youth.
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"I'm ashamed." Lu Hao asked whether he stood up and faced him as an apology.
"Sit down." Zhao Jiu continued to sigh. "Just now Lu Xianggong asked me if I really wanted to save these refugees. Of course I want to save them, because I have been vaguely aware of the situation since I regarded Beishou's nobles as dead.
All the people in the world are treated as if they are their own relatives. This is what Zong Zhongwu forced him to swear in front of his face, not to refer to the sky but to the people... How can anyone see their relatives being pawned and sold as objects and not worry? "
"Guan Jia Ren Nian." Lu Haowen, who had just sat down, leaned forward again. "On the other hand, I can't help but seem a little ignorant... In fact, when I asked the officials just now, I suddenly thought of a compromise.
"
"Not to mention this matter, I still have a question. I want to ask Mr. Lu in person today. You must know... Mr. Lu has been the de facto prime minister of the imperial court since the Mingdao Palace. Our monarchs and ministers have been up and down since Bagong Mountain.
When we get to Nanyang and then to Tokyo, it’s time to sit down and communicate.” At this point, Zhao Jiu was silent for a moment, and then he called softly, “Ms. Lu.”
"I'm here." Lu Haowen stood in the pavilion, feeling startled and unable to respond seriously.
"When Shenzong and Wen Yanbo were discussing the new law, Shenzong said, 'Modifying the legal system will really displease the scholar-bureaucrats, but why will it be inconvenient for the people?' Wen Yanbo said to him, 'The purpose is to govern the world with the scholar-bureaucrats, not with the common people.
Ye." Zhao Jiu said lightly and talked about a past public case. "What do you think of Wen Kuanfu's words?"
Lu Haowen looked serious and opened his mouth to speak, but stopped on his own initiative, obviously thinking.
"Say it in advance." Zhao Jiu suddenly laughed and said. "I know that Emperor Shenzong's use of Wang Shu to carry out reforms may not be really for the people, but rather to solicit money from others. I also know that Wen Kuanfu's words are a bit different from Emperor Shenzong's.
I also know the meaning of "Qi Qi". From the scholar-bureaucrats to the common people, everyone from the scholar-bureaucrats to the common people are "displeased" by the things done by those in the New Party... But today, only our monarchs and ministers are here, and I just want to hear your Xianggong Lu discuss matters and talk about you.
This is my only opinion on Wen Kuanfu’s words.”
Lu Haowen became more serious, but no longer hesitated: "Report to Your Majesty and discuss the matter. I think Duke Lu (titled Wen Yanbo) made a mistake!"
"how to say?"
"Lu Gong's words must be traced back to the academic theory. They are probably the words of "Mencius" that "a great family admires and a country admires."
The family is the main body of a country. As for today, the scholars and the common people are the main body of a country, not to mention the scholar-bureaucrats gradually coming from the common people?" Lu Hao asked seriously. "Therefore, I think that Mencius's words, today, will not matter.
This is the intention of the emperor and the people to share the world! As for Lu Gong, he was either angry and said a stupid thing; or he was stupid and fundamentally misunderstood Mencius' principles... But in short, this statement is wrong after all! I think
, the emperor should rule the world with the people! This is the right place!"
Zhao Jiu looked slightly relieved and nodded slowly: "Speaking of which, I remember that Mr. Lu is a famous scholar in Taoism. Why is there so little scholarly work these days? Is it because he became the prime minister and became increasingly busy?"
Lu Haowen became more and more serious, but he responded respectfully: "Good instructors know that what I said in the palace that day was all true. In my early years, I relied on famous Taoists, but in Jingkang, I was suspected of being unruly. If it were not
When an official falls into trouble, his health is poor, and he almost wants to shun the world and seek death, how can he continue to be a scholar with dignity?"
Zhao Jiu shook his head and smiled: "Fortunately, Xianggong Lu did not leave, otherwise how could our monarchs and ministers still be in the old capital, so that we can sit down and talk about Taoism today? They all talk about Taoism, Taoism... What is Taoism all about?"
Lu Haowen was greatly moved and wanted to describe it to the officials in detail. However, the topic was too big and he was worried that it would be boring and would cause dissatisfaction among the officials. However, he couldn't help being speechless. It took him half a day to hold back one sentence:
"Good instructors know that Taoism, also known as Neo-Confucianism, gets its name because it talks about the principles of heaven, earth, and all things. So far, it has been widely spread, but it is just a little behind the new science..."
"Taoism is Neo-Confucianism? Is Zhang Zai, who used to 'establish a mind for the heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, carry on the unique knowledge for the past saints, and create peace for all generations', also a Taoist?" Zhao Jiu was slightly moved in his heart, but he couldn't ask further.
"Zhang Hengqu is naturally a Taoist sage." Lu Haowen became more and more excited and quickly answered. "The Guan school he founded was originally a famous school of Taoism. In the past, when Emperor Shenzong was the emperor, the so-called Guan school of Zhang Hengqu and Luo school of Ercheng were
, Wang Shuwang’s new learning has already taken the form of a tripod.”
"Is the New Learning also Neo-Confucianism?" Zhao Jiu naturally knew about Ercheng's Neo-Confucianism, but he couldn't help but be curious about the New Learning.
"It can't be counted." Lu Haowen shook his head solemnly. "Neo-Confucianism must talk about morality and lack of natural principles. Although Wang Shuwang has learned from ancient times and modern times, his innovation is just for his new method. He talks more about utilitarianism and has nothing to do with natural principles and morality.
But there is something lacking..."
"I think utilitarianism is better than morality." Zhao Jiu immediately responded. "Of course, the principle of poverty is still necessary."
Lu Haowen's instinct froze at first, and then his heart moved slightly.
"Then Mr. Lu, which faction are you from?" Zhao Jiu continued to ask.
"Chen..." Lu Haowen became more and more serious, but he took a moment to take a breath before replying seriously. "I am a family scholar. As early as when my grandfather Xian Shen Gong (written by Lu Gong), he was already known as Lu Xue.
.As for the so-called Lu Xue, although it has the theory of "Zhi Xin" and is also Buddhist, it is similar to Zhang Hengqu's Guan Xue, which is also known to the world... In the past, Mr. Hengqu came to Beijing to study Guan and Luo.
The three tripods of learning and new learning are all done by my grandfather Xian Shen Gong."
Zhao Jiu's face remained as usual and he nodded slightly: "I see, but it's a pity... I often think that King Wang Shu's new learning is the foundation of the country and should not be discarded lightly. However, it is true that there are still deficiencies in the theory of heavenly principles and cannot be compared with Taoism.
If there is no such thing as Buddhism, wouldn't it be great if Taoism and the new school can coexist? But the dispute between these schools seems to be deeper than the hatred between the Song and Jin Dynasties, forcing me to stick to the new school! Really
It’s so inconsiderate!”
Lu Haowen hesitated for a moment, but finally remained silent.
"Ms. Lu just said there is a compromise?" Zhao Jiufu returned to the previous issue. "What is the solution?"
"Although the officials cannot use laws or decrees to force the wealthy households in the south to release the refugees they bought from Hebei at this time, they can encourage the wealthy households in the south to voluntarily release them and reward the best ones with titles and titles." Lu Haowen quickly dropped the words he just mentioned.
The discussion was hazy and foggy, and they faced each other directly in the pavilion. "At the same time, we can also open up the public policy to win over the hearts of the southerners."
Zhao Jiu couldn't help but laugh: "The first one is fine, but the second one is that Mr. Lu is bullying me again and forgetting the story of the Mingdao Palace fall into the well? No matter how confused I am, I now know that when Cai Jing came to power, he had already implemented the imperial examination system.
Change it to a three-level academic system of county school, prefecture school, and Taixue, and then directly obtain scholars from Taixue... For example, Wan Qixiu, Hu Hongxiu, and Li Qiong are all students of Taixue... If you want to apply for Enke, do you have to first
Abolish the three-level education system?”
Lu Haowen hesitated for a moment, but still tried his best to advise: "In the official family, the three-level academic system is unfair and is often taken advantage of by the children of powerful people. When it comes to the local level, it is just as ridiculous as the imperial examination system. I still think that it will return to the old imperial examination system..."
"Are there fewer Enyin officials in this dynasty?" Zhao Jiu shook his head. "But what you said makes sense. This is good. Let's make a compromise and divide it into two. On the one hand, let the students from Tianxia Prefecture come to Beijing first, and then
The exam will be based on the nameless examination, and certain Tai students will be admitted, and then the Tai students will go to the palace to participate in the palace examination, which is considered to be a generous favor; then, if there are more people released this time, they will be directly granted to the students from the state, and the status of Tai students, among them, the students from the state are allowed to come directly to take the exam.
, Tai students are allowed to go directly to the palace and participate in the palace examination..."
At this point, Zhao Jiu was thoughtful and added: "There are also scholars who have served in the military and officials who have made special achievements in the local area. They can all follow this example and give it to students from the state or the imperial college.
How about they find out their parentage... This matter can be made a wartime rule, and this year we can deal with it before the Mid-Autumn Festival?"
Lu Haowen hesitated again, but finally nodded reluctantly: "As the official said, I will try my best to talk to Xianggong Xu when I go back."
Zhao Jiu nodded slowly.
After saying this, the monarch and his ministers finally sat down in the pavilion again, and they just drank tea and chatted, and no longer discussed superfluous government affairs.
However, just as the two were chatting, Yang Yizhong, dressed in silk and satin uniform, suddenly came from the front yard, and only stopped in front of the pavilion, and bowed his hands in a solemn salute.
Zhao Jiu and Lu Haowen looked at each other, and their hearts sank.
"Officials, Mr. Xiang... the Jingdong Lu Taiwei Army reported to the Privy Council in Tokyo, saying that the puppet Qi was out in force. Jinan Prefecture and Yanzhou troops and horses came out in two directions, heading for Dongping Prefecture. Qingzhou troops and horses seemed to also go to Yizhou.
Let's go." Yang Yizhong continued to report. "The Privy Council guessed that it was probably Yue Taiwei who pretended to be a spy and eliminated the troops, thinking that he would have an opportunity. At this time, Yue Taiwei should have sent out troops."
Zhao Jiu was completely relieved when he heard that it was the direction of Jingdong... He was worried that Prime Minister Zhong of Dongting Lake would make an attack at this time, and he really didn't care about Jinan.
This is not to say that Zhong is stronger than Liu Yu, Li Cheng, and Kong Yanzhou. In fact, according to Zhao Jiu's judgment and understanding, compared to the traitors and careerists of the Puppet Qi who have at least no personal ability, Wang Yiqin
For a while, the King of Chu's Zhong Xiang was basically a mediocre person, but the current situation has determined that once Zhong Xiang rebels, he will be the greatest harm to the overall situation, far from the pseudo Qi Na who has already laid out his weapons and swords.
The sides can be compared.
Therefore, after Zhao Jiu listened to the report, he did not move at all and just said casually: "I understand."
Yang Yizhong and Lu Haowen were both surprised, but had nothing to say. So, the three of them talked about a few more details and then made an agreement. Lu Haowen continued to return to Baling to participate in the sacrifice, while Zhao Guan's family
He returned to Tokyo and took up his post to reassure people.
In addition, in line with the mentality of training the imperial squad to speed up the battle and win the battle quickly, Zhao Guanjiafu sent Yang Yizhong to lure two thousand imperial squads to Jingdong to help out.
In this way, the three people agreed that Zhao Guan's family would still sit in the pavilion, while the other two people got up one after another.
However, Lu Haowen hesitated again and again, and when he had reached more than ten steps outside the pavilion, he stopped, turned around and asked: "What kind of minister do the officials think Mr. Lu is?"
Zhao Jiu was stunned for a long time before he realized who Mr. Lu was, and he immediately laughed: "Although I don't agree with Wen Yanbo's point of view, I still think that he told the truth and pointed out the problem. He is a capable and honest person."
...After all, all officials are scholar-bureaucrats. If the scholar-bureaucrats are not allowed to share the world, how can they share the world with the people? As for Mr. Lu’s question about what I think of Wen Yanbo himself, I can also answer directly. Although this person is not as good as the king.
King Shu has the courage to do his job and overcomes difficulties, so he can still be a prime minister! Comparatively speaking, people like Feng Jing and Ma Liang are not worthy of the Tao."
Lu Haowen said nothing and said goodbye.
He was speechless that day. The next day, Lu Haowen hurried on his way, crossed Shaoshi Mountain to Xiaoyi Town, and met the scholar Xiao Lin who came to meet him. When he was about to go further north into the mountain where the Eight Tombs are located, he saw
Xin Zan, the magistrate of Dengfeng County, personally acted as an envoy and worked hard to pursue him.
"The text written by the official before returning to Beijing, do you want me to give it to Guanxi Hu Zhizhi?" Lu Haowen, who was covered in sweat, took the scroll. He just listened to the Xinzhi County's brief explanation and became solemn for a moment.
Because not only Lu Haowen, but also the scholar Xiao Lin who came to take care of him instinctively thought of the text that Zhao Guan's family asked Mr. Xu to forward to Mr. Zhang and Mr. Zhang.
As a result, Lu Haowen opened it without any scruples, and was stunned on the spot. Academician Xiao Lin looked over and saw that there was only a short poem on it that he didn't know the word card, and it seemed to be only half of it.
As the saying goes:
The peaks and ridges are like clusters, the waves are like raging waves, and the mountains and rivers are heading westward.
Looking at the old capital, I hesitated.
It is sad that wherever the Han and Tang Dynasties traveled, thousands of palaces and palaces were turned into dirt.
When it prospers, the people suffer; when it dies, the people suffer.
ps: Thank you to classmate Meng Yanxiao from No. 69. Again, the weather is so nice. Did you stay at home and watch the game today?