Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1563 Duke Pound's Choice
Huang Chengyan understood Mu Jing a little bit. Mu Jing's character, a true emperor's character, allowed him to make mistakes, but he would not allow his decisions to be questioned.

This is a trait that every emperor possesses, because the character of emperors must be conceited, even if they do something wrong, they will not allow themselves to be wrong.

This is the emperor.

However, Huang Chengyan may not think that what Mu Jing did was wrong, especially Mu Jing's reform and system reform, and the promotion of the New Deal method may not be a way to make progress.

Some ideas that Mu Jing has been instilling have gradually begun to affect some people, including great scholars like Huang Chengyan, for example, the progress of the times.

They didn't think much about this before, but as Mu Jing made a start, those of them who like to discuss current affairs and cultural people who like to discuss historical development will naturally discuss this aspect.

I have some ideas initially, at least I have begun to fit Mujing's ideas, that is, the times need to develop, and I can't go back to the road again.

Facts have proved that even though the big Han has gone through 400 years of history and survived by dividing the Eastern and Western Hans, it still cannot escape the fate of destruction in the end.

Respecting Confucianism and Taoism alone has failed to enjoy eternal peace.

this way.

They have already been suspected, but no one questioned it at first, but now that Mu Jing has raised doubts, even as Confucian scholars, they still have to consider this issue.

If only respecting Confucianism and Taoism can enjoy the peace of the world, then it is acceptable, but it is not possible. Do you want to change the way of studying in the whole world?

In addition, there is another point, Daming has been established, even if most scholars don't like Mujing, they will not think that Daming is just a flash in the pan.

They all have a certain amount of confidence in Daming, so they will inevitably discuss the future development of Daming. Many people think that if Daming continues to follow the road of the Han Dynasty, now that Mujing is in power, he can dominate the country and maintain a peaceful and prosperous age. But what about the future.

Huang Chengyan also thinks the same way, so he is even more hesitant about Mu Jing's new policy, on the one hand, because of his own ideological standpoint, and on the other hand, out of interests.

He is also one of the spokespersons of the aristocratic family. As the representative, Jiangxia Huang has accumulated many supporters in Xiazhou and Xiangzhou.

During the time when the Kuai family, the Cai family, and the Pang family were dormant, the Jiangxia Huang family was constantly rising because they first took refuge in Mujing back then.

Although Huang Zu was exiled, the Huang family became important because of his son's surrender. Huang Chengyan was also a member of the Huang family and had more credibility.

This has caused many noble families and aristocratic families to rely on the Jiangxia Huang family.

Huang Chengyan also represented a strong interest position, which was one of the reasons why he was forced to marry all his daughters to Mu Jing as concubines.

People in the world can't help themselves, and he can't escape the fetters of this family.

"Father, would you like to help me?" Mu Jing stared at Huang Chengyan with burning eyes. Compared to Cai Yong, Huang Chengyan was more enlightened.

Huang Chengyan is not only a great Confucianist, he is also one of the great sages who inherited Mohism.

Being both Confucianism and Mohism, his thinking will not be restricted by Confucianism, so he appears to be more free.

"This Yudu, I don't want to enter, but I have to!" Huang Chengyan sighed, and then said softly: "Since everyone has entered, I can't continue to do nothing. He Cai Bojie can live in a temple. Above all, I, Huang, am not afraid of those rumors!"

After saying this, it represented his intention to become an official.

This is also stimulated.

Back then, it was only Cai Yong who became an official, and they, the great Confucians in the countryside, could still enjoy themselves, but now that even Sima Hui has become an official, if he is holding back, he feels that he is not free, but rather stupid.

"Thank you father!"

Mu Jing grinned, and the second sacrificial wine of Lumen Mountain was won.

But for Huang Chengyan, he didn't think about putting too much pressure on him. He still needs to observe Huang Chengyan's ability. He is a great Confucian among the people, but whether he can adapt to the court is really unknown.

"Father, do you have any ideas?" Mu Jing decided to ask Huang Chengyan first.

"In fact, I am not as sensitive as Sima Hui and Mr. Pang De to government affairs!" Huang Chengyan smiled and said, "However, I can do some things, such as disturbing some people's ideas, and I can also resist some unpleasant things for you. Necessary sin!"

What he said was the crime of the New Deal.

If the new government wants to develop, it will surely offend countless people. Those people will continue to attack Mujing in terms of speech, and they will not give up until they destroy Mujing.

At this time, Mujing needs someone to take the blame for him, and this must be the backbone of the new party. In addition, he also needs someone to protect his reputation.

Now that I think about it, only Huang Chengyan is the most suitable. He is Huang Yueying's father and Mu Jing's father-in-law, and he is also a great Confucian in Jingxiang, with disciples all over Jingxiang. Things, at least it can relieve a lot of pressure on Mujing.

"There is a Propaganda Department under the Ministry of Rites. I plan to separate the Propaganda Department from the Ministry of Rites and promote it to the Propaganda Department. It is in charge of the affairs discussed in the world. I hope to be able to manage the major newspapers in the world and control the publicity and distribution!"

Mu Jing thought for a while, and said: "The New Deal needs to be known to the people, and the ignorant people in the world will definitely slander the New Deal and slander me. In the future, the Propaganda Department must control the public opinion of the world, and also have the responsibility to confuse the people, otherwise the people will be deceived. Father should feel wronged and guard this door for his son!"

He knows that the best way to achieve something is to unite more people to do it instead of going alone.

The current people are ignorant. This is a fact. Although the Department of Education is effective, it takes time to enlighten the people. It cannot be done overnight.

One thing that is good about the ignorant people is that they are obedient and submissive. Many times what the court says, they think it is, and they lack a lot of their own thoughts.

But one bad thing is that they are easy to be provoked. They respect some scholars and think that they read more and understand the truth, so they will not be wrong. What the scholars say, they will subconsciously think it is what the scholars say. If something is wrong, they will wonder whether it is wrong.

This is the reason why peasant uprisings were easy in the feudal era.

Therefore, Mujing has long thought about setting up a propaganda department, in addition to the cooperation of the education department, so that it is easier to control public opinion and control the hearts of the people.

But there needs to be a person of considerable weight sitting in the Propaganda Department.

Huang Chengyan is the most suitable person to come to your door.

"Hahaha!"

Huang Chengyan thought for a while, and couldn't help laughing. He didn't take a too serious tone towards Mu Jing, but instead said jokingly: "You're a cunning, let me fight against Cai Bozhe as soon as you come up." !"

"No such thing!"

Mu Jing immediately denied it.

Even if he had the heart, he wouldn't say that, otherwise it would be the same thing for old man Cai and Huang Chengyan to kill him in the court, and the key point is that his harem might be on fire.

"No matter what you think, since you have spoken well, old man, I will give it a try!" Huang Chengyan sighed: "It's just that old man, I have agreed that if you don't work for half your life, it may not surprise you, but it will easily disappoint you. ah!"

He himself knows his shortcomings, and has always been outside the vortex of officialdom. Even if he has better knowledge and ability, he may not be able to gain a foothold.

"Father, have more confidence in yourself!" Mu Jing grinned. He was not confident that Huang Chengyan would adapt to the officialdom, but no matter what Huang Chengyan did, don't even think about going out. He was in this position, at worst he would find someone to fill his position, because only he had enough prestige to suppress the Propaganda Department and guard the gate of public opinion for Mu Jing.

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Of the three major sacrificial wines in Lumen Mountain, Mu Jing has already won two, and the remaining one will not make Mu Jing wait for a long time.

Mr. Pound's hesitation is due to his confusion about the future and his responsibility to the family.

It's not that he doesn't want to be an official.

Among the three major wine offerings in Lumen Mountain, perhaps Mr. Pang De is the one who is more ambitious for the world. Each of them has a different direction of study, so their thoughts will be somewhat surprising.

Mr. Pang De was called Jingzhou's Little Shangshu because he had always had more thoughts on the way of official career in terms of academic studies, including his elder brother, Pang Ji, who also studied and became an official. They all followed the way of courtiers.

Back then, he didn't serve in Jingzhou, it was more because of the current situation.

Compared with Pang Ji's impatience, he needs to see the current situation more clearly. In his heart, Liu Biao of Jingzhou is not a responsible person.

Even if Liu Biao is known as the Eight Gus of Jingzhou, he is very talented and knowledgeable, but knowledge does not represent ability. His future, at most, can only hold Jingzhou, and in the end he can't even hold Jingzhou.

Later, because of Pang Ji's death, Lord Pound was even more disheartened. He, Sima Hui, and Huang Chengyan established Lumen Mountain Academy, not to say that they were completely disheartened, but more because they hoped for what they could not do. , can be handed over to the disciple, so that the disciple can complete his regrets.

It was helpless to send Pang Shanmin out of office at the beginning, and he never thought that he would become an official.

When Pang Shanmin came with Mu Jing's thoughts, he hesitated.

The gazebo in the middle of Lumen Mountain was a bit empty at this moment. When Sima Hui and Huang Chengyan had left, he was much lonely as a sacrificial wine drinker. He couldn't find anyone for a drink on weekdays.

Mr. Pang De is a person who pays great attention to etiquette. There is not a trace of dust on the bamboo mat he sits on. The tea set for making tea is neatly arranged, and even every time he makes tea, he will burn incense.

He knelt down awe-inspiringly, with some scrutiny in his eyes, looked at his son who had changed, and said in a low voice: "Shanmin, as a father, I don't know much about His Majesty. Although you didn't follow him for long, you still have some time." Now, what kind of person do you think he is?"

"Father, you are embarrassing your son!" Pang Shanmin smiled wryly, and said, "Your Majesty is someone I can see through. In my eyes, he is unfathomable, especially during this period of time, when the situation above the court is changing. The mysterious means between him, Hu Xiang, and Cai Xiang are beyond the reach of the child's wisdom. If Shi Yuan is there, he may be able to guess a little or two. Self-restraint!"

"Although Shi Yuan's mind is sharp, you don't have to underestimate yourself!" Mr. Pang De shook his head, his eyes were a little sad and said: "Actually, as a father, I still worry about Shi Yuan. He is smart, but his personality is a bit persistent and strong. Following Liu Huangshu is I have no right to question his choice, it's just the future..."

"Father!"

Pang Shanmin spoke suddenly, he rarely had the courage to interrupt his father who was in awe of the tiger, but the experience in Zhaoming Pavilion during this period of time gave him courage: "The choice of Shiyuan is Shiyuan's business. Well, if my father forcibly links Shiyuan's choice with the future of our Pang clan, he will be liquidated in the future, and it will be our Pang clan, and there is a point where the father may not have enough confidence, but the child has absolute confidence!"

He said word by word: "The Han Dynasty is just lingering. It is wishful thinking to reorganize the rivers and mountains. The world will return to the Ming Dynasty sooner or later, but the difference is whether it is early or late!"

"Are you so confident in Your Majesty?" Lord Pang De's pupils shrank slightly.

"My child is located in the center of the ninth floor, so I will naturally come into contact with more secrets of the imperial court, but my child cannot tell my father, because this is my job!" Pang Shanmin said softly: "But how deep is the background of Daming, my child can tell my father, It is by no means comparable to the dilapidated Han Dynasty. It is not that your majesty has the ability to dominate the world. Even if you attack now, your majesty will be able to sweep the world within ten years, but your majesty will not do it because your majesty has greater power. Perhaps you see that His Majesty has been obsessed with the New Deal, but you have some intentions to let go of Nanshan, but I can tell my father that His Majesty’s mind has always been on the matter of unifying the world. I even believe that within five years, The world will be unified!"

"Five years?"

Lord Pound completely lost his expression.

He did not have much confidence in Mujing. After all, the Han Dynasty still has half the power in the world. Who knows what will happen in the future. If the Han Dynasty can turn the tide, it may be a good thing for many scholars.

Therefore, people in the scholar forest, more or less, including Lord Pang De, still have extravagant expectations.

This is one of the reasons why Mr. Pound worries about gain and loss.

But Pang Shanmin told him at this time that Mujing has the ability to sweep the whole world within five years, which made him have to face it squarely.

If this is the case, if the Pang family wants to change, he must also change, from being passive to being more active, otherwise it will be very difficult not to mention gaining a foothold in Daming in the future, even not being liquidated in the future.

"Father, the child has already said what should be said. The child has no right to question the choice of the father, but there are some things, please think twice!"

Pang Shanmin said in a low voice: "In addition, Your Majesty asked me to tell you something, if you want to save the Pang family, you need to make a decision early!"

"He really said that?" Duke Pound was moved.

"How dare the child falsely convey the holy will!" Pang Shanmin said.

Pang Degong pondered for a while, then sighed, and said: "Father will have an idea about this matter. Since His Majesty asked you to go to northern Xinjiang, then you should do things well!"

"Yes!"

Pang Shanmin nodded.

(End of this chapter)