Wanli 1592

Chapter 902

In early December, the wind was cold and bleak.

Xiao Ruxun led the army into Shandong and captured Jining after a short period of weak resistance. After that, Xiao Ruxun ordered the army to rectify in Jining, and then brought Ye Mengxiong, Yuan Huang and other civil servants with him, and personally led the troops to attack Ziyang County, the capital of Yanzhou. .

On the fifth day of December, the magistrate of Yanzhou and the county magistrate of Ziyang surrendered without a fight, and offered their city to welcome Xiao Ruxun. Xiao Ruxun easily entered the prefecture, and then ordered the magistrate of Yanzhou to persuade Qufu City, the hometown of Confucius and the residence of Kong Shangxian, the contemporary Yansheng Gong. .

Confucius, how can you not worship?

Ha ha ha ha...

The county magistrate of Qufu is also a member of the Kong family, and has been a member of the Kong family for generations. He opened the door very wisely and surrendered. Xiao Ruxun entered Qufu City without firing a shot.

Before entering Qufu City, Xiao Ruxun took off his battle armor and put on Duke Qin's costume. The opponent is also a Duke. In this regard, the two sides have the same rank in the court and can provide convenience for Xiao Ruxun.

And Kong Shangxian also led the main family members to meet Xiao Ruxun at the gate of the city very well.

The descendants of Confucius have always been aware of current affairs. When the Jin and Song Dynasties were hostile, each side had a Yan Shenggong, known as the Northern and Southern Sects. When the Mongols, Song and Jin existed at the same time, there were even three Yan Shenggongs. Reverted to a Yan Shenggong.

When the Manchu Qing ruled the Central Plains, the Confucian family came forward to persuade them to advance. Dorgon was of course delighted to see that the descendants of the Confucian family were so upright. Out of the need for a stable rule, he continued to guarantee the honor of the Confucian family and continued to confer the title of Yansheng. He can also ride horses in the Forbidden City. He is the hereditary magistrate of Qufu and enjoys various privileges.

The rulers of all dynasties knew well that the Confucius family was just a tool in their hands, a tool used to win over scholars.

The Confucian family is so upright and obedient, getting the persuasion of the Confucian family is equivalent to gaining the support of the scholars, and they only need to give them an empty title, and then give them a place in Qufu, and then they can get the whole world, why not do it ?
Since the Song Dynasty, the title of Duke Yansheng has been maintained for hundreds of years. Let the land of China vicissitudes. For the Kong family, this is also a very good deal.

That's why the Kong family can continue all the time, it's all because of this agility and reality, that's why it has become the first family in China through the ages.

As the spiritual leader of scholars all over the world, apart from the top scholars who are clear about their essence, many stunned youths who have not experienced observation and training still respect Kong very much. Strictly speaking, the books they read are all The intellectual property of Confucianism of Confucianism is the spiritual disciple of others.

So Kong's influence is still great.

Xiao Ruxun will definitely not be an enemy of the Kong family, definitely not now, on the contrary, he will send troops to protect the Kong family, safeguard the local interests of the Kong family, protect the land and property of the Kong family, and let them continue to live an excellent life.

As for visiting Kong, it was proposed by Ye Mengxiong. Ye Mengxiong believed that meeting Kong was a very important political signal. With Kong’s support, he could overwhelm Shen Yiguan in the name of orthodoxy, reduce the antipathy of scholars, and help Shen Yiguan be eliminated in the future. gain a moral advantage.

The government affairs team unanimously agreed, and those accompanying civil servants who had enough to eat and nothing to do also thought so, so Xiao Ruxun went to visit Kong in the name of Duke Qin of the Ming Dynasty.

Kong Shi was indeed very kind, Yan Sheng Gong Kong Shangxian came out of the city to greet him personally, Xiao Ruxun also gave Kong Shangxian enough face, he got off his horse from a long distance, and walked to Kong Shangxian, it was a deep salute to Kong Shangxian.

"Xiao Ruxun pays homage to Duke Yan!"

Kong Shangxian quickly returned the gift.

"Don't dare, Kong Shangxian pays homage to Qin Guogong."

Then the two stood up at the same time and smiled at each other.

"Duke Qin is here, and I, Kong, are overjoyed. Kong has ordered his family to prepare a little wine in the city, and asked Duke Qin to move, and continue in the city."

"Then Xiao will bother you."

Xiao Ruxun naturally accepted Kong Shangxian's kindness.

The two walked side by side in front, and countless people followed behind. The group slowly entered Qufu City, while the army was stationed outside the city and did not enter the city.

"In recent years, the times have been bad and the country has been in frequent wars. Is it okay for Yan Shenggong to live in Qufu City? But if there is anything you need, you can ask. Xiao will definitely do it for Yan Shenggong."

Kong Shangxian hesitated for a moment, and slowly said: "Although the country is in frequent wars, thanks to the protection of our ancestors and His Majesty's protection, the Kong family is still stable, and Qufu is still peaceful, and has not been affected in any way."

"Well, that's good. Xiao is just worried that the world is not stable. Qufu is vulnerable to the attacks of some bandits and thieves around him, who will threaten the Kong family. Xiao also brought a team with him today. , the number is not many, 1000 people, all elite, one can count as ten, with this army stationed in Qufu, to protect the Confucian Temple, it will be safe, Yan Shenggong can rest assured."

Xiao Ruxun looked at Kong Shangxian and smiled slightly.

Kong Shangxian was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled all over his face.

"Hahaha, Duke Qin is so kind, how can Kong not respect it? Kong has heard for a long time that Duke Qin is good at training and leading troops, and he is my No.1 general in Ming Dynasty. With Duke Qin's command to protect Qufu, Qufu will be free from worries. ! Hahahahahaha..."

How good at talking!

Xiao Ruxun admired this speech very much.

No wonder the Kong family has stood up for thousands of years.

"It's okay, it's just a little help. Although Xiao is a warrior, he is also proficient in writing and ink. He respects the sage Kong very much. It is Xiao's long-cherished wish to do something for the descendants of the sage Kong. Today, he finally got his wish. I also want to thank Duke Yansheng.”

Kong Shangxian pondered for a while, and keenly noticed some other meanings in it.

"It is the honor of the Kong family to be able to do things for the Ming Dynasty. The Kong family has been deeply favored by the emperor in the past, and they dare not entrust them with great things."

He decided to test Xiao Ruxun.

"That's natural."

Xiao Ruxun said with a smile: "You and I are both ministers, ministers of the Ming Dynasty, and should be loyal to the Lord, but now that His Majesty is in trouble, and a traitor is in power, I have no choice but to raise troops, just to restore the orthodoxy of the Ming Dynasty, but I don't know where in Qufu City , Is it the fifth day of December in the 26th year of Wanli, or the fifth day of December in the first year of Taichang?"

Kong Shangxian's heart skipped a beat.

Then the brain raced.

"As a minister, you should be loyal to your duties. Today, there is only 26 years of Wanli in the world. How can there be a saying about the first year of Taichang?"

Kong Shangxian is very serious.

But with his hands behind his back, he made a gesture that only the cronies around him could understand, telling him to go home first and burn the imperial decree of the Taichang year sent by Shen Yiguan's court before.

That thing is now equivalent to a reminder!
Then I have to contact the people in the capital as soon as possible, and I must find a way to destroy the congratulatory form sent by the Kong family before Xiao Ruxun kills Shen Yiguan. Xiao Ruxun is still in power, if the Kong family is caught as a pigtail, they will not get any benefits!
Shen Yiguan, Shen Yiguan, if you dare to harm my family, I will never end with you!

Kong Shangxian felt a little more worried.

(End of this chapter)