"Cousin, it's really lively now." Zhu Gaochi said happily: "The people of Qufu are suing the Kong family one after another. Yuan Gang is quite capable."
Xu Jingchang smiled faintly and asked, "Is it his ability?"
Zhu Gaochi was stunned, "Isn't it?"
Xu Jingchang said: "Your Highness, as the crown prince, you'd better have a sharper ear and eyesight... When something big happens, don't point to King Zhao's ears and eyes. His people can only look for news and can't do serious things."
Zhu Gaochi rolled his eyelids, "Then I can only find you. Do you know what's going on?"
"I can only say that I have heard about it a little bit. In fact, I have doubts since Yuan Gang started arresting people. No one supported him, so he couldn't do this."
Zhu Gaochi chuckled and said, "Aren't you in charge of Jin Yiwei? You are his backstage!"
"Wrong, Jin Yiwei has to follow rules when doing things. I can keep an eye on him and protect his safety, but I can't encourage him to do whatever he wants." Xu Jingchang said sternly.
Zhu Gaochi didn't believe it, "Then you've done a lot of things by instigating the second and third children!"
"Can it be the same? We are relatives, and they exert peripheral influence instead of directly intervening in government affairs. If I ask a court official to establish a hereditary Yanshenggong, what will happen? The grace of deposing all comes from above.
!”
The emperor did not continue to pursue the Kong family and saved their face.
There are so many immortals in Yingtian, and they will definitely not allow the Kong family to act recklessly.
"I know your intentions, how can I bear to let you be ruined." Zhu Di stretched out his hand and pulled Jian Yi and Xia Yuanji over.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
After Zhu Di finished speaking, everyone was stunned.
The more Zhu Gaochi thought about it, the more he realized it made sense, "My father's move is so powerful. Letting Ping An be in charge of Shandong Dusi is also a clever move. It's awesome, it's really awesome!"
Moreover, Zhu Di was also confident that he could control the Kong family.
Xu Jingchang rolled his eyes, if you were good, you wouldn't need me!
Zhu Gaochi also reacted and said with a smile: "Are you looking for someone who is not afraid of losing your reputation now?"
Of course, this is just a reason. In the final analysis, it is better to directly deal with the Confucius family. The consequences will be too serious. Zhu Di wants to make drastic reforms, but he does not want to make the emperor and his ministers alienated.
Zhu Gaochi was stunned for a moment, then said: "You! It is most suitable for you, the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Guard, to handle the Kong family's case."
When Zhu Di heard this, he stood up in horror, walked up to Zhu Gaochi himself, stretched out his hand to pull his son up, and said excitedly: "My son is actually so brave?"
How could Zhu Gaochi not fall to the ground?
Xu Jingchang was not as excited as Zhu Gaochi, mainly because he didn't care about the emperor's methods. He was just thinking about one thing now, "With so many people complaining to the Kong family, Yuan Gang is not qualified to handle the major case of the Confucian family. He will definitely write a letter to the imperial court next."
…Who can take action to solve the Kong family’s problems?”
Zhu Gaochi thought about it and said helplessly: "If there is really no one else to choose from, I will go there."
"Let me tell you that my father is willing to go!"
Sure enough, just two days later, the Third Law Division formally issued a document requesting to take over the Kong family's case... This time Lu Zhen couldn't stop it, after all, the people directly sued the Kong family.
It is said that a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake, but not long after Yuan Gang left, he arrested hundreds of servants without causing any trouble. The people in the Kong family were incompetent and furious, and could do nothing else.
Zhu Di laughed heartily and brilliantly. He stretched out his big hand and patted Zhu Gaochi hard on the shoulder. Not to mention he was very happy.
The Confucian family is like a statue of a god, and Qufu is the big temple where the statue is placed.
Zhu Di turned his head and looked at several important court officials. His eyes fell on Jian Yi, "Jian Tianguan, what do you think?"
But Xu Jingchang had a different view.
"Everyone knows what happened to the Kong family. No matter how you say it, they are also descendants of saints. Even if the emperor treats them politely, I can't go against the emperor's wishes. So, let the prince go. But it's not a case."
Xu Jingchang's face turned dark when he heard this. Although he had never been afraid of offending others, he was also the vanguard of questioning and contradicting Confucianism. But asking him to deal with the Kong family personally was a bit too much.
What was unexpected was that Prince Zhu Gaochi actually stood up.
As a prince, he still cares about reputation. He doesn't want to be disliked by thousands of people.
Zhu Gaochi gritted his teeth and said, "Where the Tao lies, keep moving forward!"
Xu Jingchang suddenly felt blessed and said with a smile: "Your Highness, why don't you go!"
He took a step back, and the Kong family could be spared temporarily, but they had to move from Qufu to Yingtian, under the eyes of the emperor.
The previous ones were a battle of spirits, a battle of ideas... Once you really take action and cause the death of your family, it will be a blood feud.
Yes, a few days ago, my father sent Ping An to take over as the commander of Shandong Dusi... Yes, only with the blessing of military power can Yuan Gang be safe and sound and invincible.
"Are you willing to make decisions for the common people?" Zhu Di said: "Aren't you afraid of being punished for the Confucian family's affairs?"
"But the crown prince position is about to disappear." Zhu Gaochi snorted: "I won't be fooled!"
Zhu Gaochi kept praising his father, and he almost wanted to kneel down and shout "Long live the emperor."
Zhu Gaochi touched his forehead and suddenly smiled: "I didn't expect you to be quite cautious... Then tell me, who is Yuan Gang's backer?"
Zhu Di was in a very good mood. He was said to be a loner, but today he actually saw a kind father and a filial son, and the king and his subjects were united.
"Your Highness, listen to me... You are the crown prince, and you will be the emperor in the future. There is nothing wrong with you. Even if you really attack the Kong family, no one would dare to scold you openly. And besides, you took the initiative to ask for the crown.
, this is to solve the problems for the king and father, it is the most filial and sincere, the people of Shandong will also be grateful for your kindness, filial piety and the people's heart, you have taken everything into consideration."
"You?" Zhu Di pondered: "Are you really willing to go to Shandong to handle this case? This matter involves a lot!"
Everyone was shocked. If they didn’t handle the case, what would they do?
"Go and bring Yan Shenggong to the capital, and the rest of the people directly related to the Confucius family will also be brought to the capital. Yingtian is big enough to accommodate them. As for Qufu, even if there are still Confucius left, they are not as ordinary as ordinary people.
Second, there is no preferential treatment."
If Ping An is behind it, that would make sense.
Zhu Gaochi bowed and said: "I have thought about it. During the four years of peace, almost all of it was fought in Shandong. The people were suffering from wars and wars. Now they have to be exploited again. I can't bear it. Even if it is harmed
Prestige has offended countless people, and I am willing to go to Shandong to make decisions for the people!"
"Your Highness, you are wrong again. Although this is quite annoying, after all, compared to the King of Han and the King of Zhao, you are still too serious. Even if you really offended the Kong family, I believe they will still choose you.
." Xu Jingchang is good at tempting.
"I understand!" He suddenly slapped his thigh and said happily: "Actually, my father attaches great importance to Shandong. He knows how many crimes the Shandong elders have suffered in recent years. If you want the people to live and work in peace and contentment, you must use thunderbolt means to attack the Kong family.
, return the land to the people, appease the refugees, and allow them to settle down and establish a career, only then can Shandong be completely stabilized."
"Me? Are you kidding me?" Zhu Gaochi jumped up and glared at Xu Jingchang angrily. You are too bad! If you touch the Kong family, you will offend the scholars and the civil servants.
It's not that you are so good, it's just that they are too weak.
Before they could react, Xia Yuanji actually stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to tell you, please give me your permission!"
Zheng Ci asked to see Zhu Di and asked to send important ministers to Shandong to take over the case.
This move was unexpected by everyone, but if you think about it carefully, it is also a clever move.
As the emperor, the most important responsibility is always to find the right people to do the right things. Zhu Di sent Yuan Gang openly, secretly arranged for peace, and opened up the situation in Shandong with every word and force.
Jian Yi's words shocked many people, especially Zheng Ci and others. Are you rebelling?
Now if we invite them out of the temple, they will naturally lose their dignity.
He had also been in Shandong for four years, and he understood the local situation, the virtues of the Confucius family, and the many refugees and bandits... The more Zhu Gaochi thought about it, the more reasonable he became.
The two courtiers, plus a prince, rushed forward to help the emperor solve his problems.
Now I can get a tiger shooting vehicle to ensure safety, but then I don’t know how to save my life!
Zhu Gaochi's big face kept changing color, and he gritted his back molars and roared, "It's all you, you ruined the reputation of our brothers!"
The reason is also very practical. Zhu Yuanzhang recognized Beizong and conferred the title of Duke Yansheng. As the son of Emperor Taizu, Zhu Di could not help but violate the ancestral system.
"I also thought that you had a weak temperament and were not like my father. Now I understand that your bravery is not inferior to that of my father, and you are worthy of being the son of the Zhu family! Okay, that's great!"
Zhu Gaochi hesitated again and again, suddenly lifted up his robe, knelt on the ground, and said solemnly: "Father, I have thought about it again and again, the people of our Ming Dynasty are poor people who are helpless, suffering from cold and hunger, and almost died.
.It’s not the arrogant Yanshenggong. The child has nothing to fear from here!”
Jian Yi was shocked, and he stood up with all his heart, "Your Majesty, I cannot let His Highness the Crown Prince go under any circumstances. If I must send important ministers to go, I am willing to go. Your Majesty and Your Highness, please rest assured that I will handle it impartially.
We will never tolerate the Confucius family. It is a crime. I would rather throw this life away in Shandong than allow His Highness to risk his life!"
Xu Jingchang did not speak, but dipped his hands in tea and wrote two words on the table: Peace!
Zhu Gaochi was very familiar with this name. They fought for four years in the battle of Jingnan.
The emperor's move was really powerful.
Zhu Gaochi was also shocked by his father's methods, "My father is wise and kind, and the Kong family will definitely burst into tears with gratitude. I will leave now for Qufu and declare the decree as soon as possible."
Zhu Di nodded and said: "Yes, but the Kong family has been rooted in Shandong for many years, and there must be a lot of pots and jars at home... Do you know how to deal with them?"
Zhu Gaochi said happily: "I know that Confucius emphasized benevolence and love for things. The Confucius Mansion will definitely abide by the ancestral precepts. They will do it easily. As for the Confucius family property, Confucius Mansion, Confucius Temple, and Confucius Forest, they will be handed over to the imperial court, and the rest will be left to the magistrate of Qufu.
Yuan Gang is in charge, and those who should be released should be given to the original owners. As for the remaining people, they should be registered as households and included in the yellow list."
