However, they did not dare to challenge the emperor's science head-on.
After much deliberation, Kong Yinzhi finally came up with a solution.
Isn't science completely different from Confucianism? Then those people who have studied Confucianism for many years in poverty and are looking forward to getting fame must also be worried about the impact of science on Confucianism.
In this case, wouldn't it be enough to let them make trouble in private and let the emperor know that the status of Confucianism is unshakable?
If they didn't really have any other choice, they wouldn't even dare to take this indirect method.
After all, the Kong family has been the respected clan since the Northern Song Dynasty. Others may have to scheming and scheming when they are in the officialdom. If they are not careful, they will be kicked out of the officialdom or even lose their lives. However, the Kong family does not need to be his Yansheng Gong.
, enjoy the glory and wealth!
That is to say, when there is a change of dynasty, it is just a matter of showing one's face and issuing a "Biao Wen".
That's all they need to do.
Of course, Kong Yinzhi at this time did not know that if the original historical development was followed, when Jianlu first took over the Central Plains, he not only appeared in the "First Entry Biaowen", but also flattered Jianlu in a disgusting manner.
At that time, Zhu Ming, who could be said to have been as kind as a mountain to the Confucius family, was still there, and when Jiangnan was still full of people resisting the founding of the Han Dynasty, he expressed the Kong family's willingness to surrender and the founding of the Han Dynasty, saying, "All nations admire the rule of the Reform;
The Qiangang Zhongzheng, Jiuzhong Honggengshi's benevolence, led the way back, and the whole world celebrated. Respect His Majesty the Emperor, inherit the heavens and protect the emperor, use virtue to support the people, look at the loftiness of the sacred learning, and stagger in fear; admire the brilliance of the emperor.
Zhuo, Jingmu is deep..."
If this were just the case, Kong Yinzhi would be similar to other leaders in the history of the Confucian family. Afterwards, they also defended themselves to the outside world, saying that they had to do this to preserve Confucianism.
However, in the following year, Kong Yinzhi was ordered to shave his head by Jianlu, so Kong Yinzhi led his tribe to shave their heads and presented the "Head-Shaving Memorial" to Jianlu.
There is a saying in "The Book of Filial Piety: Kai Zong Ming Yi Zhang": The hair and skin of the body are received from parents and dare not be damaged, which is the beginning of filial piety. This is a saying in the Thirteen Confucian Classics, but Kong Yinzhi thought it was fart.
It is true that there were barbers in ancient times, and there was a need to repair hair. However, to shave your hair into a money rat tail, and to change your clothes, completely turning into a barbarian. This is completely betraying your ancestors, and is tantamount to recognizing barbarians as
Father.
This kind of thing, as long as it is influenced by Confucianism, even those who have never read the book, cannot tolerate it. Therefore, Jiangnan, which originally did not resist Jianlu and thought it was just a change of dynasty, immediately set off a turmoil and vigorous
anti-Qing movement.
However, as a descendant of Confucius and a representative of Confucian culture, the contemporary Yanshenggong Kong Yinzhi immediately responded to the order of shaving his hair and changing his clothes. I have to say that this is definitely a irony, and preservation of Confucian culture can no longer be used as an excuse.
Got it!
In later generations, when Japanese pirates invaded the land of China, the Kong family once again carried out the "glorious" tradition of having a thief as his father.
All in all, in one sentence: the Confucian family is not qualified to represent Confucianism at all!
What the Kong family cares about is only their own glory and wealth!
Only when their glory and wealth are threatened will they take all sorts of unlimited actions towards the outside world.
In this plane, although no Jianlu invaded the Central Plains, there was a scientific way. The Confucius family interpreted it as an impact on the status of Confucianism, which would threaten their glory and wealth, so they made up their minds to cause trouble.
Let science be promoted smoothly.
Naturally, Emperor Chongzhen still didn't know about this matter.
The Kong family themselves did not dare to write a letter directly to communicate with Emperor Chongzhen. Instead, they sent people privately to encourage those scholars who were studying hard in the cold window, especially those who were older and whose transformation was not easy. A turmoil among the scholars started in Han Dynasty.
Brewing begins in the wind!
………………
At the same time, in the lobby of Duke Wei's Mansion in Nanjing, a large group of nobles from the Ming Dynasty were sitting, each with a serious look on his face, and they were talking angrily about something. It looked very lively.
Sitting on the main seat was Xu Hongji, the current Duke of Wei. He was not in good health and did not speak much. Most of the talking was done by others.
He glanced at the people in the lobby, including Xincheng Bo Zhao Zhilong, who had just been withdrawn from Nanjing's garrison, his eldest son Xu Yunjue, Baoguo Gong Zhang Guobi, Longping Marquis Zhang Gongri, Linhuai Marquis Li Zushu, Huaining Marquis Sun Weicheng
, Lingbi Marquis Tang Guozuo, Anyuan Marquis Liu Zuochang, Yongchang Marquis Xu Hongjue, Dingyuan Marquis Deng Wenxuan, Xiangcheng Bo Chang Yingjun, Daxing Bo Zou Cunyi, Ningjin Bo Liu Yunji, Nanhe Bo Fang Yiyuan, Dongning Bo Jiao Mengxiong,
Ancheng Bo Zhang Guocai, Luozhong Bo Huang Jiuding, Cheng'an Bo Guo Zuoyong, etc.
At this time, Xu Hongji would never know that after his death, his son succeeded the Duke of Wei, and together with the Ming Dynasty nobles present, they all surrendered to the Jianlu captives who went south.
Of course, even if he hadn't died, he would probably be about the same. In itself, birds of a feather flock together, and people flock together!
For now, what they are gathering together and discussing so lively is not to revitalize the military, but for their own interests.
"When Ma Shiying comes to Nanjing, he's definitely trying to sell his dog's flesh on sheep's head. He's talking about suppressing thieves, bah!"
"No, there are several other mansions over there in Fengyang Mansion. As long as the place occupied by him is occupied, he is doing something!"
"If you don't take the initiative to attack with a strong army, you will only support the bandits. I will impeach you!"
"Impeachment is useless. Didn't you see that Sun Chuanting did the same thing? Isn't it clear what is behind this?"
"What on earth is that person trying to do? Is it worthy of the late emperor to attack us?"
"That is, our ancestors shed blood and sweat to earn this family fortune for us. Is it easy?"
"Actually, let me tell you, when he ransacked Cheng Guogong's house, the clues were already revealed! I don't believe it. If Cheng Guogong is out of his mind, he will rebel?"
"That's right, when did this kind of thing happen in our Ming Dynasty? It's just an excuse!"
"We must come up with an idea about this matter, otherwise, if Ma Shiying, a loser, enters Nanjing, our life will be difficult!"
"If you have any ideas, just tell me. Ma Shiying came here with an elite army. What should we do?"
"Isn't this just a discussion? If I had an idea, I would have said it already!"
"Speaking so loudly, I thought I had an idea!"
"What do you mean? I already knew it, because of the land in the east of the city. If you are not convinced, just say so if you want to find trouble!"
"Damn it, do you think I'm afraid of you? You're a Marquis, aren't I? Come on, come on..."
"..."
Xu Hongji listened to the people in the lobby, who were noisy like a vegetable market, and they still looked like a noble Ming Dynasty. The most important thing was that he couldn't hear any constructive suggestions from these loud people, and finally became
I got impatient and immediately slammed the table hard.
"Pa bang bang..."
The sound was very loud, even if it was very loud in the lobby, the sound of banging the table was very clear.
Therefore, everyone stopped talking and looked at him when they heard the sound, and the hall became quiet for a while.
Seeing this situation, Xu Hongji expressed a serious expression and said with a serious look: "We are all gathered together to deal with the upcoming events together, not to quarrel. Whoever wants to quarrel should leave the Xu Mansion and go alone.
Make a noise in the street!"
Duke Guo of Wei is the most prominent among all the nobles. He has the glory of Xu Da during the founding of the People's Republic of China, and the great love shown by emperors of all dynasties to Duke Wei. Therefore, most of the nobles in Nanjing are headed by Duke Wei.
At this time, he spoke with anger, and others did not dare to expose each other's wounds and curse each other, waiting for Wei Guogong to continue speaking.
Naturally, it is impossible for nobles to be united. This is the case in Nanjing, and it is the same in the capital.
For example, Duke Cheng Guo, whose house was confiscated and executed by Emperor Chongzhen, had been fighting fiercely with other nobles around the Jiajing period.
At this time, Xu Hongji saw that he had taken control of the situation and felt a little headache again, so he asked: "Ma Shiying is over there in Fengyang Mansion. He is mainly checking out hidden households and measuring land, including military villages. Where are your families?
It goes without saying what these aspects are like.”
When he said this, he felt a little tired, so he took a rest and took a breath before talking.
In the lobby, it suddenly became quiet.
These nobles here, you look at me, I look at you, they all have stern faces.
Most of these honors were passed down from the founding of the People's Republic of China. From generation to generation, Nanjing is the best in terms of annexing grain fields, accepting donations, and hiding in privacy.
In the past, this would not have been a problem!
After all, here in Nanjing, they are the nobles who control the military power of the Nanjing garrison. And as a group of nobles, they have won the trust of all emperors. Therefore, even the most indifferent civil servants, or the censors,
Officials will always go around them, and they are rarely impeached.
But in the Chongzhen Dynasty, it was nothing before and it had always been normal. But starting from the fifteenth year of Chongzhen, the situation suddenly changed.
Although there is no impact here in Nanjing, the Xungui Group in the capital was forced to donate money and had their homes confiscated. Today, they are not lenient at all when dealing with the Xungui Group!
The investigation of hidden households in the north and the re-measurement of land also affected the nobles of the capital.
At the emperor's feet, all those nobles cooperated obediently, and no one made trouble.
In this regard, it may be due to the example of Duke Cheng Guo, but also to the rampant factory guards. In short, the honor of the capital is very useless!
The nobles here in Nanjing are unwilling to give in!
Compared with those in the capital, the nobles in Nanjing were richer and the emperor was far away, which also made them less awe of the sudden change of Emperor Chongzhen.
If Ma Shiying wanted to come to Nanjing to invade their interests, it was absolutely impossible for them to submit obediently. Even if there were nobles and enemies between them, they all temporarily put it aside and gathered at the Duke of Wei's mansion to discuss countermeasures.
At this time, they were all looking forward to waiting for Wei Guogong to make his decision.