Chapter 367 Those who are willing to follow us, stay
In fact, to be honest, if Zhu Yuanzhang had rewarded him with a title, and the prince and uncle had been given it, there wouldn't have been so much controversy.
The world is big enough to accommodate several interest groups.
Gentlemen, nobles, eunuchs...although they are bound to fight, they can still cooperate and coexist.
But if Zhang Ximeng does what he does, put everyone on the same stage and compete for admission quotas and future officialdom share,
But what the gentry cannot accept is that there can be two gangs on a street, but one gang can only have one sun.
Loyalty is not absolute, it is absolutely disloyal.
Even if the descendants of the gentry can still occupy a considerable share in the future, they will never accept it.
Why should we fight for food with these vulgar warriors?
Sweeping the floor politely, you lose all face!
On the contrary, the more uncomfortable and angry they became, the more excited the meritorious soldiers became. Zhang Ziming was relatively reserved, but the fortune teller was dancing around, crying and laughing, as if he was crazy.
Is this person crazy?
Maybe!
"I'm not stupid. I studied in a private school for three years and I can recognize many words. I can also memorize them and speak in a certain way. The friends around me like to listen to my stories.
I didn’t have any relatives or friends to support me, and I had no way to study, so I could only write documents for others. Later, I traveled around the world, telling me that I had been wronged, and the fortune tellers looked up to the sky and wailed, which was heartbreaking.
It's a bit cruel to point out some things. For most people, it's not that they don't work hard enough, or that they're not talented enough.
But there is no way, no conditions at all, and even if you try hard, you don’t know where to go. Invisible barriers trap people in different circles, making everyone feel helpless and silent...
, living in confusion for a lifetime, even for life after life, endlessly.
And Zhang Ximeng has been struggling until today, and finally opened a hole in the most stubborn fortress of education, although it is still far from true fairness.
But a few basic principles were finally put forward.
Education is for everyone, not just for scholar-bureaucrats.
Education is a public tool, not a stage for some famous Confucian scholars to preach their own opinions and criticize Zhu Xi by name. Although the Qingyuan Party banned a lot of slander against Zhu Xi, which seems not so authentic, Zhu Xi used the name of lectures to influence the political situation, and he was not necessarily innocent.
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Furthermore, Zhang Ximeng put forward another very important thing: all officials must pass examinations, and all officials must come from official studies.
From education to official governance, Zhang Ximeng has set out the next direction of his efforts.
It can be said that it is layer upon layer and impeccable.
Not to mention Qian Tang, even if his teacher Huang Zhen was resurrected and brought three other famous scholars back from hell to form the Four Heavenly Kings and challenged Zhang Ximeng, he would still be beaten to pieces. Zhang Ximeng probably won, and even won.
But it seems that Zhang Ximeng is not satisfied yet, he actually extended an invitation to Qian Tang and others.
"Education without discrimination, fairness and justice, I think any scholar should have the ambition to govern the country and bring peace to the world. I know that it is not easy to overcome my own prejudices and limitations.
But I also believe that there are always people who can look at the world and achieve great things. To this day,
The great rise of enlightenment is unstoppable. Come and join us. You have read a lot of books and understand a lot of truths. As long as you can reflect on yourself and correct some wrong ideas, you can join this great cause and achieve others and yourself.
Zhang Ximeng extended the invitation and was very persuasive. Some of the people in this group were immediately moved.
Together, these people must be opposed to these ideas.
But it's hard to say if a single person stands up and lets them make a choice.
Want to be an official?
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Want to become famous?
It seems that the opportunity is right in front of you, why should you fight against yourself?
Almost instantly, many people were ready to defect.
Qian Tang looked very embarrassed. They came over.
In fact, it was under the guise of paying homage to the King of Wu and making suggestions to the King of Wu, rather than directly resisting Lao Zhu. After all, what could these few scholars do in the face of thousands of troops?
It's just that they came to reason with confidence, but they lost to Zhang Ximeng in the field they were best at. This was embarrassing.
They couldn't find a high-sounding reason at all. They wanted to rely on the strength of their numbers to besiege Zhang Ximeng. They didn't take Xu Da and others seriously. In the end, the time was too short and they didn't give them a chance. They didn't have time to bribe them.
These generals.
In fact, even the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty in Dadu could not do these things that Zhang Ximeng could do.
, even though he is a Mongolian, but sorry for the people under him, all the civil servants and generals, almost without exception, are inextricably linked with the people below.
If you want to attack this system, I'm sorry, but that will only lead to ruin.
Zhang Ximeng naturally seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he continued to follow the temptation, "Qian Tang, it is indeed Shilin's loss to order Master Xian to go.
But I think you want to rely on studying to answer the doubts in your mind, but I'm afraid that's not possible. You have to actually do things and experience it yourself, and then you can find out the answer and see what is right.
Qian Tang's face was dark. Of course he didn't agree with Zhang Ximeng's statement, but how could he refuse the current situation?
"Thank you very much, Mr. Zhang, for your love. I am very grateful to Wan Sheng. It's just that I have been studying abroad for a long time, and I still want to go back to my hometown to visit and talk to my parents before I can make a decision.
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "This is reasonable. I will arrange for someone to escort you to ensure you return home safely."
Qian Tang's expression suddenly changed. After all, he just lowered his head and was speechless. Zhang Ximeng then looked at the others with a smile, "We welcome all knowledgeable people who agree with our ideas to reopen schools and promote education.
Don't miss the opportunity to select talents for the country through the imperial examination!
This time, this group of people finally reacted,
Several scholars simply stood up and said directly that they were willing to be loyal to the King of Wu and work for the King of Wu. They did not ask for any high-ranking officials or rich salaries. As long as the King of Wu was willing to use it, they would be happy with it.
The alliance of Jiangxi gentry finally collapsed.
It's a matter of course, without bloodshed.
It seems easy, but when you are in it, even people with little knowledge and illiterate people can clearly feel that,
Mr. Zhang won a great victory.
Helped them win a big victory and snatched a large amount of benefits from the gentry. From now on, their descendants will be very different. The big guys were smiling and thinking about the future. They actually won the battle.
Chen Youliang was even happier.
Sure enough, fighting against Chen Youliang was just a side dish, and dealing with the Jiangxi gentry was the real highlight.
And this drama has finally reached its best moment.
Zhu Yuanzhang led a group of important civil and military officials, meritorious soldiers, horse and infantry soldiers, including Qian Tang and others, to Bailudong Academy.
Along the way, Lao Zhu saw fields, vast streets, and pleasant mountains and rivers... Lao Zhu couldn't help but admire the location of this academy.
He stopped at the entrance of the academy,
Looking both sides again, Lao Zhu suddenly said: "Mr. Zhang, I remember you said that the pre-Qin scholars and hundreds of schools of thought should be put together to take the essence and discard the dross. Why do we think we can establish a foundation here?
Are there stone statues of various philosophers for students to admire?
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but smile, OK, Lao Zhu is really smart. He found a way to do the things mentioned before so quickly.
"I think the Lord's proposal is very appropriate. Bailudong Academy used to be the best in the world, but now it is not easy to introduce the old and bring forth the new. First of all, there must be enough structure to include hundreds of schools and integrate the past and the present. This is a demonstration of magnanimity and is very
appropriate.
After Zhang Ximeng finished speaking, he looked at the others. On Zhu Jiajun's side, most of them naturally agreed, but one person's expression suddenly changed.
Qian Tang couldn't help but take a big step forward, "No!"
Zhang Ximeng looked at him with a half-smile but not a smile, "Why not?"
Qian Tang took a deep breath and said loudly
"The teachings of Confucius and Mencius have been the teachings of the past dynasties. Who among the scholars in the world is not a disciple of Confucius and Mencius? Who among hundreds of schools of thought can be compared with Confucius and Mencius? How do you compare Confucius and Mencius with other scholars?·
Zhang Ximeng chuckled and said, "Confucius once studied with Laozi. It's okay to be a disciple of Laozi, but it's not okay to stand together? It seems unreasonable. Qian Tang gritted his teeth. He was already furious about the previous things, but he couldn't get angry anywhere.
I dare to break out. Now I am making a fuss about the sages of Confucius and Mencius, which is really intolerable.
In any case, Confucius is the teacher of all generations. If heaven does not give birth to Zhongni, eternity will be like a long night. I cannot accept Confucius being juxtaposed with other scholars. I, I am willing to die for Confucius! Die.
No regrets!
Qian Tang was impassioned.
Zhang Ximeng frowned slightly. He suddenly remembered something. It seemed that Qian Tang had really done such a thing.
In the original history, after the founding of the country, Lao Zhu once disliked Mencius and wanted to remove him from the Confucian Temple. However, Qian Tang risked his life to stop Lao Zhu and said something similar, saying that he was willing to die for the saints.
Die without regrets!
Unexpectedly, because of Zhang Ximeng's involvement, this matter not only did not disappear, but was advanced.
After all, it’s a different path!
Zhang Ximeng said lightly: "Is there anyone else who thinks this move is inappropriate? You might as well stand up together!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone else looked at each other with fear.
Should you stand up or not?
Zhang Ximeng had promised just now to give them the opportunity to be officials, but now something like this happened, should he just sit back and watch Confucius fall to the status of one of the disciples?
Is it okay to die for Confucius and Mencius?
When they were gathering, Zhu Yuan suddenly strode forward and the light swept across everyone)
, he said in a low voice: "Those who are willing to follow Confucius can stand up. If you are willing to follow us, just stay where you are.