My uncle's name is Zhu Di

Chapter 140
After dozens of dynasties, spanning thousands of years, standing still, sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai... Needless to say, the fool knows who it is.

Both Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji looked at Xu Jingchang in astonishment...you are really crazy!
Xu Jingchang is very calm, he has no idea of ​​establishing a thousand-year-old family.

He doesn't even care if he can sleep with the country, as long as he has fun watching, can fish and listen to music, and be happy for the rest of his life, that's enough, what else do he think about so much.

That being the case, he has nothing to fear.

Zhu Di reused him, Zhu Gaochi relied on him, Zhu Zhanji was afraid of him, and as for the next step... As long as there are no accidents, Huo Guang's old affairs will be at worst.

So Xu Jingchang is unscrupulous.

Xia Yuanji lowered his head, kept thinking in his mind, and refused to speak when he died, but Jian Yi couldn't remain indifferent, "Your Majesty Qizuo, descended from the lineage of Shenggong, just sacrificed to his master, not in charge of military power, not in charge of financial power, let alone not indifferent." The heart of the minister. With them around, it will be better to win over people's hearts and stabilize the world... I think that your Majesty must be cautious, and the words of the Duke of the country cannot be said to be unreasonable, but they cannot be easily listened to."

Zhu Di smiled, "I'm not a three-year-old child either. I still know who is right and who is wrong... By the way, I remember that when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty moved to Haoqiang, there was a man named Guo Xie who was unwilling to go. General Wei Qing interceded, saying that Guo Xie was just poor, not powerful, what did Emperor Wu of the Han say?"

Zhu Di stared at Jian Yi with a smile.

At this time, Jian Yi's face was pale, and he lowered his head helplessly and said, "Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said that he can ask the general to intercede, so he must be the most powerful among the mighty!"

Zhu Di smiled lightly... all in silence.

You said that the Kong family has no power, but just after someone said a few words, the officials of the Ministry of Officials stood up to defend the Kong family without hesitation. Is this something that people without power can do?
What Jian Yi said was correct... This lord of heaven is very capable, and his inclinations are self-evident, but even Xu Jingchang would not say that Jian Yi is unqualified.

The Confucian family is a banner that wins the hearts of the scholars of the world, and it will not pose too much threat. The Confucian family has been respected throughout the ages, even in the Yuan Dynasty.

After all, treating the Kong family preferentially has great benefits, and disposing of the Kong family will cause great trouble in the future. It is better than Zhu Yuanzhang, and he did not do anything to the Kong family...

But this is only a layer floating on the surface, and there is a deeper layer that is hidden.

Why are there so many ancient sages and sages, such as Laozi, Zhuangzi, Guanzi, Han Feizi...but the big guys always focus on the Confucius family?
The reason is very simple. Although these sages have written works, they are also subtly affecting the land of China...but they have disappeared for too many years, and there are no descendants on the stage.

Only the Confucian family, they have Yan Shenggong passed down from generation to generation.

They represent Confucianism, they span dynasties, enjoy the highest glory, and stand on the land of Qilu.

In fact, the original Confucian family was not of high status, and they were not even called Yan Shenggong, but were the result of the blessings of the past dynasties.

In other words, when Emperor Wu of the Han respected Confucianism exclusively, the Confucian family was insignificant, and Confucianism was just a card in the hands of Emperor Wu of the Han to assist him in achieving great unification.

At that time, Confucianism was completely surrendered to the imperial power.

But after countless dynasties, the emperors took turns, the Confucianism remained steadfast, and the Confucianism was deeply rooted... This has created the problem of slaves bullying their masters.

After Zhao and Song Dynasties, the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats shared the world, that is to say, they changed from master and servant to partners.

Confucianism, Confucianism, scholar-bureaucrats...a banner, a set of ideas, a group of powerful factions with resources...they got together and formed a gentry group.

If you insist on calling it the Nishan Hongru Association, it is not impossible.

"I have nothing to say about what your Majesty said about Guo Xie. When it comes to the power of the Confucian government, it is far more powerful than Guo Xie. I dare not argue." Jian Yi lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "But I just want to remind Your Majesty. , The Confucian Mansion is extraordinary, and there will be no chaos in the future. If there is no perfect plan, I think that this matter must not be touched lightly. Otherwise, it will be out of control. Your Majesty knows best the consequences of reforming indiscriminately and eager for quick success!"

Could it be unclear!
If Emperor Jianwen didn't come here, where would Zhu Di's throne come from?

Zhu Di pondered slightly, feeling disturbed... After more than a year on the throne, he really started to take power and start doing things... Zhu Di felt the ubiquitous restrictions.

Almost omnidirectional, enveloping him.

Even when Zhu Di saw the statement of the Nishan Hongru Society for the first time, he almost believed it.

Maybe there really is such an organization!

But soon Zhu Di realized that this was not the case.

In fact, if there is such a meeting, that's okay.

Zhu Di held Jinyiwei in his hand, and it was not difficult to find a group of strange people in the land of Huaxia.No matter how many people they have or how powerful they are, they can't compete with the imperial court, and they can directly send soldiers to wipe them out. When necessary, Zhu Di can also personally conquer them.

But in fact Zhu Di fought in Shandong for almost four years, and he never saw the Nishan Hongru Society!

But if you want to say that there is really no such thing, that’s not right... As I said earlier, Confucianism was only a tool in the hands of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty at first, but with the change of dynasty and the passage of time, the Confucian scholar-bureaucrat group has gradually become a tool for professional managers. exist.

Changing the dynasty is equivalent to changing the chairman and major shareholder, but Confucian scholars are always the general manager and senior executives, who control the actual operation of the company.

If there is a talented chairman, of course he can control the entire company.

But most of the time, management has the final say.

Zhu Di wanted to do things, but he was constrained everywhere, and he couldn't do what he wanted, and that's where the problem came from...

"I won't do anything foolish." Zhu Di said after deliberation.

These words made Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji heave a sigh of relief, but in the next second, their hearts hung up again.

"But... in this Great Ming Dynasty, who is the master and who is the slave, we must make it clear. I can't blame future generations." Zhu Di said slowly: "Huang Kao didn't do a good job in this matter!"

The last sentence, at first glance, seems to have no beginning or end, but after careful consideration, Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji were shocked into a cold sweat.

During Zhu Yuanzhang's reign, although he relied on his supreme authority to suppress all voices, only Emperor Zhu had the final say in the Ming Dynasty.

But this was just tacit understanding, and did not form a rule... As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang left, those literati urged Jianwen to overthrow the old system, forcing the Jingnan Battle.

Zhu Di is also the hero, he is confident that he can suppress the Kong family and influence civil servants...but what if Zhu Di is dead?
Is it possible for future generations to overthrow Zhu Di's old system, or is it difficult for the vassal king to serve Tianjing again?
No matter what, this matter must be resolved!
I want to surpass the imperial examination, this is one of them!
Those who are familiar with Zhu Di know that the urgency of his work is not necessarily based on how important the matter is, but compared with Zhu Yuanzhang, as long as his father fails to do it, or does not do it well, Zhu Di has a hundred times the determination, a thousand times Will, no matter what, must be done!
The mention of Lao Zhu means that Zhu Di will go all out!

And at this moment Xu Jingchang finally showed a subtle smile... In fact, when he asked whether Daming was greater or Confucianism was greater, there was no suspense anymore.

How could someone like Zhu Di give up his supreme authority?
No matter how Jian Yi persuaded him, the emperor would move Confucianism.

It's just that how to start, still needs some thinking...

"Xu Jingchang."

Zhu Di suddenly let out a low growl, "Your kid is full, so tell me all the bezoars and horse treasures you have."

Xu Jingchang had no choice but to say: "There is a ready-made solution, that is, to send Yan Shenggong to Beiping to build the ancestral hall of the heroes of the Ming Dynasty, and serve as a sacrificial officer. , and then subtly and continuously revise, that’s it.”

After Xu Jingchang finished speaking, he didn't get the expected admiration. On the contrary, everyone including Zhu Di turned black.

"That... do you know who the current Lord Yan Sheng is?" Zhu Di asked.

"I heard that it is Kong Yanjin. It seems that he has just inherited the title not long ago."

Zhu Di nodded, "Yes, he is two years younger than the grandson!"

In one sentence, Xu Jingchang was dumbfounded.

Oversight!
Absolutely negligent!
He thought of everything, but forgot to ask how old Yan Shenggong is now.

This time, you let a three-year-old doll supervise the project and preside over the sacrifice. What if someone is hungry and cries for milk?
Both Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji smiled, and Lao Xia even squinted his eyes. It was also a joy to see this kid deflated.

Xia Yuanji hehe said: "Your Majesty, Ding Guogong's idea is very good, and the minister agrees, but after Yan Shenggong performs the crown ceremony, he will go to Beiping to preside over the sacrifice. What does your majesty think?"

This old Xia is a bastard. By the time Kong Yanjin performed the coronation ceremony, Zhu Di would be sixty years old.

Xia Yuanji is purely uneasy and kind.

Xu Jingchang's mind turned quickly, and an idea suddenly popped up.

"Your Majesty, since the Northern Sect's Confucian family is no good, let the Southern Sect go!"

"Nanzong!"

Zhu Di was startled.

Jian Yi also widened his eyes suddenly, and looked at Xu Jingchang stupidly, "Mr. Ding, you, you are crazy!"

Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Jian Tianguan, why am I crazy? They are all descendants of the Confucian family. What's wrong with asking Nanzong to go north to preside over the sacrifice? Are they not citizens of the Ming Dynasty?"

"You, you are instigating the Confucian family to fight. You have bad intentions!" Jian Yi was so angry that he wanted to curse... If you want to talk about bad water, Xu Jingchang is no longer a genius. The bad water in the world is one stone, and he has at least Two fights with one stone, the big guy owes him two fights.

The Confucian Mansion was indeed divided into the Northern and Southern sects during the Jingkang period. Later, although Yan Shenggong's position was transferred to the Northern sect, the Southern sect still had its inheritance and continued to grow.

The southern sect was promoted to Beiping to offer sacrifices to the founding heroes of the Ming Dynasty, and the northern sect was left to continue offering sacrifices to Confucius. Which of the two sects, the northern and southern sects, is the true descendant of Confucianism?
In the future, will the imperial court grant grace to the Southern Sect or the Northern Sect?
Will there be a day when the Southern Sect merges with the Northern Sect?

There are endless stories here... No wonder Jian Yi's color has changed.

But how could Xu Jingchang care, he even smiled and said: "Jian Tianguan, you are worrying too much, the two sects of the north and the south, and the imperial court reuse them together, which shows that His Majesty attaches great importance to the Kong family... As for the internal strife, let me It is said that whoever contributes to Ming Dynasty is the true descendant of a saint. After all, even if the master is reborn, can he not be loyal to the country?"

(End of this chapter)