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The reason why the Mo family can still win some people's hearts in Annan is quite similar to that at the turn of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Zheng family did not care about the people's livelihood and imposed excessive taxes, which made the people miss the political clarity and stable life of the Mingde in the early Mo Dynasty and the Dazheng period. Moreover,
The Zheng family was monopolistic, ostracized the Li Dynasty, and used its own institution, the Zheng Mansion, to decide national affairs, which further made the Zheng family's reputation unfair.
Another point is also caused by Zheng's short-sightedness and selfishness. During the reign of the Mo Dynasty, the imperial examination was held every three years, and a total of 23 examinations were held to obtain scholars. Nearly 500 people passed the examination, which provided many literati with opportunities to get ahead.
However, the Li Dynasty under the control of the Zheng family has only opened the school seven times in more than 40 years, and only more than 40 literati have passed the examination. The government's most important financial aids are Huanzhou and Aizhou (Tsinghua, Nghe An) where the Zheng family made his fortune.
), it was difficult for literati from other places to participate. Therefore, many Annan literati still fell in love with the Mo family. At that time, many famous literati often lived in seclusion and should not serve in Houli. The most famous ones were Ruan Yunqin, Ruan Gongli, etc.
This is a literati, a literati who is deeply influenced by the Confucian thought of "excellence in learning leads to official service". As long as he can get ahead through reading, serve as an official, national justice, loyalty to the emperor and patriotism can be forgotten.
No wonder Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty happily said to his courtiers: "The heroes of the world are in my collection." No wonder Kangxi opened the imperial examination and was so proud of "catching all the heroes of the world in one fell swoop".
But, can the people I need be obtained through the imperial examination? Or, in addition to the eight-legged imperial examination that originated from Emperor Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, is there a more effective way to select talents?
Of course, it is not possible to simply rely on your own intuitive feelings to select people. However, the rural selection before the Han Dynasty, the nine-level Zhongzheng method after the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and the poetry selection in the Tang and Song Dynasties obviously cannot capture what you need.
Practical talents.
Zhu Yongxing fell into deep thinking, and what worried him even more was that in this era, his power was simply not able to overturn this system that was deeply rooted in the soil of feudal culture. The shortcomings of the eight-legged essay were very obvious, and Zhu Yongxing was not the only one.
I can see it, but no one dares to try to break this cultural tradition that has lasted for thousands of years. Should I have the courage to change, even if it requires paying a price? Or compromise for the time being, and then take it step by step and take it slow?
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There are high and low pavilions, hidden windows, secluded rooms and curved rooms, revolving in four directions. The red palace walls surround the magnificent palace. Outside the palace, there is a garden with luxuriant flowers and trees, and thousands of green bamboo poles. Next to the garden, there is a lotus pond and green water.
The waves are floating, and the fragrance of lotus hits my face.
This is the palace built by the Mo family in Mengquan, Gaoping. Looking at this luxury, how can it be like sleeping on the firewood, eating courage, and cheering up? The Mo family lived in a small area in Gaoping, and was financially strapped, but he was not frugal at all and spent a lot of money to build the palace.
temple.
In addition to this palace, the Mo family also built Donglin Temple and Yuanming Temple in Mengquan. They were "made in the shape of a T, with corridors on the left and right, and the monks' rooms in the back hall." It can be said that they spared no expense and manpower.
In terms of extravagance and enjoyment, the Mo family and the Zheng family can be said to be on the same page. They also shift the burden to the local people. "The government orders are becoming more and more complicated, and the local people are tired of them." This has also caused a lot of resistance from the local people. For example, Mo Shunde
In the 14th year (1651), Fu Sheng and Fu Tie, the chiefs of Tonglun Society in Xialang Prefecture, rebelled against the Mo family; in the 18th year of Shunde (1655), Nong Guihu, a member of Shihe Society in Shilin Prefecture, rebelled against the Mo family...
Of course, because the Mo family in Gaoping is located in a corner and the area is small, it is difficult to form a unified family. Therefore, the Mo family has constantly attempted to expand outward. In addition to trying to control the surrounding towns in Annan, the Mo family in history has also
Embezzling land on the Chinese border. For example, colluding with Shen Wenchong, the native chief of Yunnan, to occupy the thirteen hills of Guishun, eight of which were controlled by the Mo family and four hills were controlled by Shen Wenchong. The Mo family plundered gold, silver, cattle, horses and other items from their land for their enjoyment.
But now it seems that there is no need to test again and again, and there is no need to be sneaky anymore. The opportunity for external expansion has suddenly been presented to Mr. Mo.
"The Zheng family has betrayed the Ming Dynasty and treated the people cruelly. His Highness Min has punished the people and led one hundred thousand soldiers of the Ming Dynasty. He will soon enter the country to attack the Zheng family." When Zong Shouyi, the liaison envoy sent by Zhu Yongxing, set off, the Ming army was still in the Yuan Dynasty.
Yang, he only knew the approximate time of the attack, so his description was a bit vague, but this did not affect the main meaning, "His Royal Highness Min knows that Annan's people's wishes for Mo Mo have not yet been fully repaid, and he is grateful to the commander-in-chief for accepting my ministers of the Ming Dynasty."
, I have been specially sent here to tell you. If the commander-in-chief does not forget his ambition to restore the country, he can wait for the opportunity, and our emperor Ming’s army is willing to lend a helping hand."
Mo Jingyao was sitting on the high throne, his old face was covered with wrinkles, and he was smiling and nodding. Living between the Ming, Qing, and Zheng families, he had already mastered the ability to play both sides. Naturally, Mo Jingyao would not believe it easily.
Zong Shouyi's words, but a friendly gesture must still be shown.
Moreover, due to the complex living environment of the Mo family, they were more tactful than the Zheng family and never did things to perfection. For example, when the Qing army stationed in Guishun Prefecture, Zhu Zhijun, king of Deyang in the Southern Ming Dynasty, eunuch Huang Yinglin, general soldier Yan Yongde and others sneaked into the Mo family's jurisdiction
The Qing Dynasty asked Mo to surrender, but Mo Jingyao just said that Yan Yongde was dead. Others heard that Mo had surrendered to the Qing Dynasty and fled to the area controlled by the Li Dynasty. To King Deyang and others, he said: "Master Mo is under the control of the Zhu Dynasty."
Well, I dare not betray my righteousness."
Perhaps the Mo family was really grateful for the Ming Dynasty's support on several occasions, but she did not act cautiously and had a way out. This is obviously related to the fact that the Zheng family sent troops to attack the remnants of the Nan Ming army who had fled into Annan when they saw that the Qing army was powerful.
You need to be much more cautious and wise.
"The Zheng family has betrayed kindness, stolen power and abused the people, and is despised by others. The Celestial Empire has launched a crusade, with righteousness in hand and a mighty army. It will be overwhelming and victory is expected." Mo Jingyao first complimented a few words, and then said something.
He said helplessly: "I, the Mo family, should have sent troops to help, but the Gaoping area is sparsely populated, and things happened in a hurry. I'm afraid it will take some time to prepare. Please don't blame the angel."
"It doesn't matter." Zong Shouyi was scornful in his heart. He didn't need to prepare for it for a long time. He just wanted to wait for the wind to move. Anyway, he didn't need Mo's help for the time being. When the Ming army won a big victory, Mo's would pounce on him like a mad dog.
He said, "His Royal Highness Min has said that the Mo family has the heart of Zong Ming, which is really comforting. However, the soldiers are few and weak, so it is enough to offer help. When our Chinese army conquers Thang Long, we will call the commander-in-chief and Lord Ruan.
Let’s discuss Annan’s affairs together.”
Mo Jingyao's eyelids twitched twice, and he was quite surprised. The Ming army actually had contact with the Ruan family, but he had to discuss this with his subordinates. If the Ming army was really strong and powerful, the Mo family must not miss this opportunity.
The opportunity for revival must not be taken advantage of by the Ruan family.
"The angels have a rest for now. I will summon my subordinates to discuss it. We will send troops to help in the shortest possible time to strengthen the momentum of the king's division to fight against the rebellion." Mo Jingyao's attitude became more respectful. He got up and personally escorted Zong Shouyi out of the hall, and called the guards.
, after some explanation, Zong Shouyi and King Deyang and other Ming ministers who had taken refuge met to express their goodwill.