Red Chamber: Bring Xue Baochai home at the beginning

Chapter 395

The reforms are nothing more than the following aspects:
Politics, culture, economy.

In politics, the main thing involved is the cleanliness of officials.

Feng Yibo wanted to moisten things silently, so he did not fight corruption with great fanfare, but chose to kill chickens to make an example of monkeys and knock mountains and tigers.

But for a big change like the "Shandong Two Cases", once in a while is okay.

If it happens a few more times, I'm afraid the whole Wei Dynasty will be panicked.

So killing chickens to warn monkeys is over, even if it is temporarily over.

Even if there is any follow-up action, it should be smaller, so as not to make a fuss.

Otherwise, if there is a bloodbath, it will not be rectifying the administration of officials.

In terms of culture, it is still limited to the dispute of schools.

From the time when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty only respected Confucianism, the cultural foundation has not changed much for thousands of years.

It is for this reason that the new learning advocated by Feng Yibo is also based on Confucianism.

It's just that the cultural war is a protracted war, which requires time to settle and ponder, and it cannot be completely changed in a short while.

As for the economy, it seems that Feng Yibo has already made a big move and got the right to mint coins.

But the economy is not as simple as currency. In this era, economic problems must be inseparable from land.

In terms of currency, Feng Yibo, who has the right to mint coins, has already taken the initiative.

If necessary, he can even make a certain degree of regulation to affect the silver price of Dawei.

But now, it's not time to use such means.

Such a method should be reserved at the critical moment as a backup.

In normal times, it is best to make a fortune first and accumulate strength.

Therefore, land, the core of the ancient economy, must be touched if he wants to reform.

"Splitting Ding Ding into Mu" is already the most gentle way he can think of to return tax to nuclear fields.

But even the most benign approach touches on core interests.

If there is a slight mistake, there will be a disaster of overthrow.

For this reason, it is particularly important to find someone who is responsible in advance.

After repeated consideration by Feng Yibo, the candidate to take the blame finally fell on the late Emperor Jingshun.

But if he wanted to entrust Emperor Jingshun's last will, the two teachers he respected the most during his lifetime were the best breakthroughs that Feng Yibo thought of.

While he was talking to Chen Qinzhi, Liu Zheng also went to Zhang Songyue's residence.

After Zhang Songyue fell ill, many people came to visit him at the beginning.

But with the passage of time, the Zhang family gradually became deserted from being crowded.

The four words "hot and cold in the world" are vividly interpreted here.

In particular, it was determined that Zhang Songyue showed no signs of recovery and would never return to court.

Except for some real relatives and a few disciples, no other officials came to the door.

And Liu Zheng was one of the people who often visited Zhang's mansion, and came to Zhang Songyue's room with ease.

"teacher."

He was full of thoughts when he saw Li, but he just stood there in a daze, not knowing how to speak for a moment.

Zhang Songyue was supported by his son to sit up, pulled the corners of his mouth with difficulty, and said inarticulately:

"Come on!"

Since he fell ill, his mouth was crooked and his eyes were slanted, and half of his body lost consciousness.

In the beginning, I couldn't even speak.

After long-term acupuncture treatment by the imperial doctor, although half of his body is still unconscious, he can speak fluently anyway.

But he can say less or less, because if he talks too much, he will saliva, which is a bit shameful.

"Teacher, I..."

Seeing Liu Zheng hesitate to speak, Zhang Songyue pulled the corner of his mouth again, and said with effort:
"Yes, what's the problem?"

Seeing that he was still hesitant, Zhang Songyue glanced at his son who was waiting in the room.

His son hesitated for a moment, seeming a little worried.

It wasn't until Zhang Songyue raised his eyebrows that he sighed and left with his servants.

"Go ahead."

Zhang Songyue leaned against the window, trying to show a kind smile.

But the corners of his mouth moved, but he looked a bit ferocious.

Seeing this, Liu Zheng still didn't speak.

But he slowly took out a memorial from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Songyue.

Zhang Songyue took it with one hand in doubt, and Liu Zheng helped him open it again.

After he looked at it carefully for a while, the doubts in his eyes gradually turned into anger, and he scolded:
"This is a blessing... trouble!"

Seeing that he was drooling with excitement, Liu Zheng quickly picked up a handkerchief to help wipe it off.

But before he could explain, Zhang Songyue took a few breaths and continued:

"You are walking too fast, and accidents will happen."

He originally thought that Feng Yibo came up with new ideas at the beginning, just to use Liu Zheng's means of revenge on him.

But now it seems that this kid really wants to reform!
Liu Zheng heard the words, but said with a straight face:
"Teacher, this strategy is astonishing and brilliant. It is for the country and the people. If it succeeds, it can last for hundreds of years. You should be able to see it!"

"childish!"

Zhang Songyue has dominated the officialdom for many years, how can he not understand the weight of this memorial?

The above content made him feel flustered after reading it.

Of course, it's not for himself, but he thinks that Liu Zheng has been brought into the ditch by Feng Yibo.

If you are not careful, you will become the enemy of the gentry in the world!

He calmed down a bit, not caring about drooling, and said one after another:
"Hao Ran, you only see the result... suck... but you don't know the difficulty!"

"What do you think this is? Since you...suck it...show it to me, you should know that this strategy is difficult and dangerous."

Liu Zheng wiped it carefully for him, explaining again and again:

"I know, but I'm not here to ask the teacher for advice, but to ask you for help."

"You really think highly of my old bones!"

Zhang Songyue was taken aback when he heard the words, and murmured:
"If I'm healthy, I can still think about it, but it's just thinking about it. What's more, now that I'm a useless person... how can I help you?"

Having said that, he couldn't help but smile wryly, and said sadly:
"Didn't you see that the world is so hot and cold, people go to drink tea, and now the only ones who come to the house are you... Suliu...only a few relatives and friends, don't you... Suliu...do you think that if I play the performance, everyone will be able to respond to everyone?"

Speaking of this, he seemed to have endless sadness turned into a sigh:
"I'm afraid you have miscalculated!"

Zhang Songyue thought that Feng Yibo wanted to use his influence, so he took the lead in this matter.

It's a pity that when others take tea to cool down, they are no longer the same as they used to be.

What's more, he is now lingering on the sick bed, and he has long been powerless.

Seeing this, Liu Zheng understood that Zhang Songyue had misunderstood his origin, and quickly explained:
"Teacher, you have misunderstood. I am not asking you to go to school, but I just want you to help me be a witness."

"witness?"

Hearing that he was not the one to take the lead, Zhang Songyue felt relieved.

At the same time, it is inevitable to be a little bit lost.

Liu Zheng nodded, then sighed, and then spoke out the purpose of coming here with difficulty.

"Yibo asked me to come here because I want you to ask the late emperor to use this as the strategy for governing the country that the teacher and the late emperor have set long ago."

With his personality, it would be embarrassing for him to ask someone to lie.

But Liu Zheng agreed without any hesitation after watching Feng Yibo's "Small Ding into Mu".

Those who achieve great things are not careful about the little things.

These are important matters for the country and the people, and the small details are irrelevant.

Don't ask someone to lie, even if you ask him to lie, he has no regrets!

"Ok?"

Zhang Song stared blankly at this disciple, as if he had matured without his own teaching.

If it was Liu Zheng in the past, he would never have done such a thing.

But what did he hear today?
Let yourself lie for him?
wrong!

"You guys have a good plan!"

After all, he was ill, and Zhang Songyue's brain was much slower than before.

Fortunately, he still came to his senses, and the corners of his mouth frantically twitched:
"Pretending to rely on the will of the late emperor... Suck it... and let me, a useless person, testify for you?"

Liu Zhengzheng was ashamed, but still insisted:
"The late emperor admired Emperor Taizong of Tang and always had the heart to strive for governance. This matter is carried out in the name of the late emperor. The spirit of the late emperor will surely forgive us."

This was mentioned by Feng Yibo when discussing with him, and it was used by Liu Zheng to persuade Zhang Songyue at this time.

"Hum!"

Unfortunately, Zhang Songyue is different from him.

Even if he has a deep relationship with Emperor Jingshun as a teacher and apprentice, he will not be easily moved by such words.

He snorted first, then moved the corners of his mouth, and said with a sneer:
"The first emperor may forgive, but if I agree, the Zhang family may be doomed."

Such an answer was also expected by Feng Yibo.

Liu Zheng adjusted his breathing slightly, and said seriously:
"If Yibo is with me, the Zhang family must be protected from any danger, and Yibo will personally raise a supervisor to the queen mother..."

"puff!"

The more Zhang Song wanted to "Bah", but he didn't say "Bah", and said in a hateful voice:

"This kid wants your senior brother to preside over this matter, right? What a trick!"

If it is Emperor Jingshun's will to testify, let his son preside over the reform.

The father and son have stood on the cusp of such a storm one after another, so the Zhang family hasn't been dug up?

"Teacher misunderstood, Yibo definitely didn't mean that, and I couldn't ignore senior brother!"

Liu Zheng waved his hands again and again, explaining:

"He will let the brother be transferred to the official department, and I will take care of him personally."

Now Liu is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, in charge of the examination and transfer of foreign officials below the fourth rank.

It is no exaggeration to say that he is in control.

Zhou Jun, Wang Zhishan and others were able to transfer back to the capital smoothly, not only because of Feng Yibo's relationship, but also because of his face.

"That kid said that?"

The eye that Zhang Songyue could control narrowed slightly, but he still shook his head slightly and said:

"It's a pity! Let alone the Ministry of Officials, even if you let him join the cabinet, it's hard to keep him safe!"

Liu Zheng continued, but Zhang Songyue waved his hands and said:
"I'm tired, let's stop here today."

When Liu Zheng heard this, he was not surprised at all. Instead, he seemed to relax, bowed his head respectfully, and said heavily:

"Teacher, take care!"

After finishing speaking, he got up and took back the memorabilia, backed away slowly, turned around suddenly, and was about to leave Zhang's mansion.

It was only at this moment that Zhang Songyue realized that something was wrong, and hurriedly stopped him and said:

"and many more!"

Liu Zheng paused for a moment, but continued to walk outside without turning his head.

Seeing that he was about to step over the threshold, Zhang Songyue said anxiously:

"Shu Liu... If I don't agree, who will write the letter?"

Hearing this, Liu Zheng paused again.

After hesitating for a while, he turned around slowly and said with a smile:
"Teacher, please cultivate well, and the disciple is leaving."

As soon as Zhang Songyue heard it, he understood his apprentice's thoughts, and said anxiously and angrily:
"You don't want to die?"

Seeing that the teacher guessed it, Liu Zheng said calmly:
"Yibo said, if you don't go to the school, let him do it, but if I go to the school, even if I fail, he will still be there, and if he fails, no one will be able to preside over the matter."

Having said that, his gaze became firmer, and he said with a smile:
"There is a saying in "Mencius": If you shrink back from yourself, even if there are tens of thousands of people, I will go."

This sentence is not said by Mencius, but it does come from "Mencius".

When Zhang Songyue heard this, although his face was expressionless, he couldn't hide the emotion in his eyes.

At this moment, he knew that Liu Zheng was still the same Liu Zheng.

His temperament has not changed!
A modest gentleman is just his appearance.

Inside him is a heart so hot that it will melt him!
Thinking of this, Zhang Songyue sighed slightly, stretched out his still moving hand, and hooked it back.

"You bring the memorial."

Liu Zheng stood at the door, hesitating a little.

"teacher……"

"Bring it... suck it... I'll see if the late Emperor really mentioned it to me."

After Liu Zheng left the memorial, he left Zhang's mansion with some anxiety.

Zhang Songyue's eyes drifted to the distance, and he seemed to see the scene on the Golden Luan Hall, and sighed softly:
"This wind is really about to blow."

As he spoke, his complexion suddenly changed, and he said angrily:

"What a Feng Yuan, are you plotting against me again?"

Zhang Songyue was sick after all, and he didn't realize it until now.

That's right, he was really tricked by Feng Yibo.

But this time it was not a conspiracy, but a conspiracy.

Even if Zhang Songyue knew that he was planning, there was nothing he could do.

Feng Yibo did tell Liu Zheng that if Zhang Songyue didn't help, he would do it himself.

Liu Zheng expressed on the spot that he wanted to take over the matter, but Feng Yibo said:

"If you can't rely on the late Emperor, then it doesn't matter whoever goes up. Since it's my idea, I'm going to do it myself. Brother Haoran, if you can come up with a better way, then I'll let you do it."

He said it as if Liu Zheng wanted to take credit with him, but Liu Zheng naturally understood why he did so.

Touching on core interests such as land, few in history have achieved good results.

Feng Yibo said this obviously to prevent him from rushing to the forefront.

However, what Liu Zheng didn't know was that this was just to talk to him.

"A gentleman can be deceived with a prescription" is used in this way.

Feng Yibo was sure that after Zhang Songyue suddenly fell ill, he went from being the chief minister of the cabinet with one person under one man to over ten thousand people, to a patient who was lingering on the sick bed and dying.

Under such a gap, he must be unwilling.

Then I am not a waste of profit...

No, is it to let the old man use his residual heat?
When he said this, Liu Zheng would definitely rush to go to Shushu.

But he couldn't hide it from an old fox like Zhang Songyue.

In this way, more pressure can be placed on Zhang Song.

Because he and the Zhang family are still walking around constantly, Liu Zheng has a bright future.

In the future, Zhang Songyue will have to delay Liu Zheng to take care of the Zhang family after a hundred years.

What's more, even if Zhang Songyue is still as stable as an old dog, why didn't he agree.

Feng Yibo also has a second choice.

At that time, as long as he told Liu Zheng that he had thought of another way, he could easily prevent Liu Zheng from putting all his eggs in one basket.

So Liu Zheng didn't choose to continue to refute at that time, and secretly made up his mind.

If Zhang Songyue didn't help to throw the blame on Emperor Jingshun, then he would go to Shushu first.

Unexpectedly, all of this was within Feng Yibo's expectation.

(End of this chapter)