Xu Jingchang enjoyed a royal banquet and got the power to control personnel. He was in a good mood. At least he had planted a seed in Zhu Di's heart. Probably Zhu Di would not favor the scholar-bureaucrats, but would like to share the rain and dew evenly.
It's more industrial and commercial.
In the Ming Dynasty, no matter what you did, getting the emperor's support was the greatest guarantee of success.
Next, let’s see how the two pigs help their father achieve prosperity.
Xu Jingchang returned home, slept until three o'clock in the morning, got up and fished for a while, then went to Qinhuai, listened to a Kunshan accent, and then returned to his hometown with satisfaction.
This is life!
The days passed day by day, and on the third day... Zhu Laoer and Zhu Laosan came again, blocking Xu Jingchang in the mansion.
Xu Jingchang was really angry, "You are all in your twenties, not just kids... Even Zhu Zhanji doesn't need me to watch him every day! You have to come over and cause trouble on a good day when you are listening to music and watching operas."
, it’s so irritating!”
Zhu Gaosui said bitterly: "Cousin, please stop complaining, okay... If we can solve it, we won't bother you anymore."
Zhu Gaoxu hummed: "Anyway, you are part of my business, so you don't want to lose money, right?"
These two brothers perfectly explained what it means to use both soft and hard tactics, coercion and inducement.
At this time, Monk Wuyu gritted his teeth and said, "The exam is unfair. This poor monk wants to sue corrupt officials!"
This man treats Buddhism as if he is a family, it is also irreconcilable.
Monk Wucheng simply said: "Master, and Uncle Daoyan... I have already inquired about it, and it is clear that Wang Heng is determined to take revenge on the Buddhist disciples, so he is so unfair."
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes, he had just been seriously thinking about this matter.
Let him preside over the Senglu Department, and the results can be imagined.
Zhu Gaochi was stunned. Zuo Shanshi was an official in the Senglu Department and was responsible for taking charge of the monks in the world. After Yao Guangxiao assisted Zhu Di and entered Yingtian, he naturally took Zuo Shanshi's position and became the leader of the world's monks.
Zhu Gaochi asked in confusion: "Why do you want to remove Master Yao? I would like to ask, is there anyone in the world who understands Buddhism better and is more virtuous and respectable than him?"
Zhu Gaoxu leaned over and told Xu Jingchang, "Of course it's the people from those temples... Dear brother, you know that since ancient times, temples have run some businesses on the side. For example, at the Daxiangguo Temple in the Northern Song Dynasty, they were engaged in lending, brokering business, and sitting on
Harvest profits. Although our temple in the Ming Dynasty is not as famous as the Daxiangguo Temple, it does a lot of business. There are so many masters of lending and financial management in the temple. If we can get them out, my bank can be even better.
Lou!"
Wang Heng's knowledge is very good, but strictly speaking, he belongs to the side sect of Confucianism... He does not agree with Zhu Xi's teachings, and even does not agree with the Han Confucian knowledge of Heaven and Man.
Xie Jin thanked the emperor for his kindness and then went down.
He denounced it as evil and ferocious, and especially hated the monks who did not engage in production and enjoyed the benefits. He even wrote many times to request that the temple property be limited and land taxes be levied as a whole...
Zhu Di asked: "What is their character and knowledge like? Are they likely to take on big responsibilities?"
Zhu Lao Er and Zhu Lao San were speechless and didn't know what to say.
Xu Jingchang frowned slightly, "That's good. The temple is indeed hiding dragons and crouching tigers. After all, Master Yao was born as a monk... Didn't I let the temple release people this time and set an exam? Isn't that enough?"
When he turned around, he saw gloomy faces and quickly lowered his head, not daring to say anything more.
The second and third children, Zhu Lao and Zhu Lao, both had sad faces. It was such a big piece of fat, but they couldn't even put it in their mouths. How could they have any appetite?
"Boss, we see that the first year of Yongle has passed, and the fleet in Liujiagang is almost ready. We are about to sail to the West, and we have no time to train talents... Boss, you still have
You want to go out and shoot arrows, you want to piss us off!"
Xu Jingchang blinked, "That makes sense...then what do you want me to do?"
"No!" Xu Jingchang said flatly: "I just recommend someone who can better understand the mysteries of Buddhism."
He couldn't help but said: "Cousin, please think of a way, I believe in your... There are always bad ideas, whether you have good ideas or not. Speak out and we will discuss the details."
Xie Jin bowed and remonstrated.
Zhu Di looked at it for a long time, and finally settled on Wang Heng, "Just choose him. I also made a note of Han Daoyuan, and I will leave it to him if there is a more suitable position in the future."
"A complaint?" Xu Jingchang smiled, "What are you suing for? Do you want the court to be replaced by Zuo Shanshi?"
Xie Jin hurriedly said: "In response to your majesty, I have two candidates here. One is for Wang Heng, who is involved in the matter, and the other is Han Daoyuan, the director of the Imperial Academy."
At this moment, Zhu Gaochi wandered in from outside, carrying two swans in his hand.
Zhu Gaochi asked a few questions and then figured out the matter.
Xu Jingchang hummed: "It is precisely because of his high moral character that we must take him down."
Monk Wuyu kowtowed repeatedly, "Master, I have studied Buddhism for more than 20 years, and I am familiar with the scriptures. Ask yourself, no matter what, you should not fail the exam. What is the standard this time, and why did you fail the exam? Disciple
I am so confused that it would be better to kill the disciple than to let him return to secular life."
Zhu Gaojiu pulled up a chair and sat opposite Xu Jingchang. Zhu Gaojiu stood beside his brother. The two of them faced Xu Jingchang. Zhu Gaojiu said first: "We checked the situation... There are many slaves coming out of various families, especially big ones.
Talented people. Especially those maids and embroiderers. They are very skilled in embroidery, and some are even masters of embroidery. These people are very valuable. Taking them out of wealthy families and bringing them to workshops can help me a lot.
A truly valuable talent.”
"Fart!" Xu Jingchang scolded directly: "You are trying to destroy the Buddha, and I won't do it!"
Pu Qia had a sullen face and said nothing, only Wu Xin was bitter, "Dong Guogong, I passed the exam...but I obviously wrote all of it randomly. I still want to go home and get a wife!"
"It just so happens that the Crown Prince is here. Can you write to His Majesty to spare Master Yao from Zuo Shanshi?"
This time Zhu Gaosui spoke, "Cousin, we are keeping an eye on these people. The temple also knows what these people are capable of! How can they let them go so easily? What's more, they themselves are extremely talented and profound in Buddhism. If they want to pass the exam,
It’s not difficult at all.”
Yao Guangxiao's face was very dark. At this moment, Xu Jingchang and Prince Zhu Gaochi came.
Wu Xin was dumbfounded, "Master, I want to return to secular life. My family has promised me a wife and is waiting for me to go home and get married... I don't want to be a monk anymore!"
When Wang Heng's appointment was announced, everyone who knew anything about him was dumbfounded. Is the court crazy? How could this person be appointed to be in charge of the Senglu Division?
Even if you want to punish someone, you won't do it like this.
"Master, how was the exam here? Did you pass it?" Xu Jingchang asked with a smile.
The other monks were also full of sorrow and cried.
Wu Xin was overjoyed, "It's so easy! That's great!"
Xu Jingchang was delighted when he heard this, "It's simple. You go back and sneak out from the wall and become a monk who jumps over the wall. Then go back to Shangyuan County and register. Then you say goodbye to Buddhism."
"Replying to Your Majesty, Han Daoyuan was originally an official in Jiangxi. He was transferred to the capital because of his outstanding political achievements. He is a man of poverty and happiness, free and easy and calm, although he is beyond the reach of the ancient gentlemen!"
"I've guessed it a long time ago. You must be here. I'll bring you some extra food."
Zhu Gaoxu said helplessly: "Compared with these embroiderers, there are some real talents, but I can't get them, so I'm not willing to accept them!"
He was full of grievances, and those senior brothers wanted to strangle him to death.
Zhu Dazhuang thought for a while and asked curiously: "Brother, what's the plan?"
"What real talent?" Xu Jingchang asked curiously.
Xie Jin hurriedly said: "Your Majesty will decide everything."
Here we go again!
Xu Jingchang hummed: "I will not be easily knocked down by money now... What's more, I have become a disciple of Master Puqia. The temple can restrict it, but it cannot eradicate it. I will not do anything that my predecessors could not do."
Looking for trouble. You made the wrong calculation."
Zhu Di thought for a moment and then nodded, "Okay, I can't bear the hard work of Young Master, so I agree with your advice... But this position is so important, besides Young Master Yao, who else can take over?"
Only then did Zhu Gaochi understand, "Brother Xian, you are planning to change yourself to someone obedient, right?"
Xu Jingchang nodded, "I'm giving you an advantage. I've known for a long time that these people have hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and let the rich and powerful people train talents for you. Isn't it nice to get an advantage now?"
When Zhu Di heard this, he laughed loudly and said, "According to what you said, wouldn't both of them be qualified for the job?"
He changed the word "Heng" in his name by himself, taking it from "Lun Heng", and he admired Han Yu's writing style very much. By the way, he also agreed with Han Yu's ideas. He was not interested in Buddhism and Taoism.
Zhu Di nodded, "What about Han Daoyuan? What about him?"
Xie Jin said: "Wang Heng has solid knowledge and upright character. He is quite insightful in the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. His articles are quite similar to those of Han Changli. He is an extraordinary talent."
Xu Jingchang said: "As long as Master Yao is here, he has the final say in the assessment of monks. This makes it very difficult for us."
Zhu Gaoxu said in a deep voice: "Can I give you one million taels?"
But the little monk who was guarding the door, Wu Xin, actually passed the test...
Zhu Gaosui pondered for a moment, then lowered his voice and said: "We want you to suggest to your father that you order all monks to return to secular life..."
Wucheng knelt and crawled for half a step, looked at Yao Guangxiao, and said sadly and angrily: "Uncle Master, you have to make the decision for your disciples!"
Xu Jingchang had no choice but to say: "Hurry up and let me see if there is anything else that cannot be solved."
"Your Majesty, Master Yao is getting older, and he is responsible for teaching the prince and counselor for machine maintenance. There are many things to do, and it is hard work. It coincides with the renovation of the temple, and the official duties suddenly increased dozens of times. In order to take care of Master Yao's health, your Majesty, please temporarily remove Master Yao from the job.
Record the position of Si Zuo Shanshi."
…
The next examination became unprecedentedly cruel. Yao Guangxiao's two disciples in the temple, as well as more than a dozen of Pu Qia's disciples, all failed.
Wu Yu nodded subconsciously, but Zhu Gaochi smiled and said: "Master, you'd better give up! The person who replaced Wang Heng was Han Daoyuan... He came from Jiangxi."
Jiangxi!
A few people still don't understand.
Xu Jingchang added: "He believes in the Tao of the Heavenly Master."
