Eight hundred and eighty-sixth chapter fairness is endless
When Zhu Biao arrived at Zhang's house, he found Zhang Ximeng having lunch. Lao Zhang's meal was still very simple, consisting of two beef flatbreads, a few side dishes, and two tea eggs.
Vegetable and white porridge is obviously not suitable for him. He needs supplementary nutrients, especially meat, eggs and milk. After all, studying books is also physical work.
"Your Highness, would you like something to eat?"
Zhu Biao was startled for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay."
He took a piece of cake and ate it silently. Almost a third of it was wiped out. Zhu Biao burped and then said: "Sir, is junior brother here? How is he?"
Zhang Ximeng put down Kuaizi, suddenly laughed, and waved his hand, "Why do you come to me to mention him? Say something useful!"
What Zhang Chengtian did is useless. I really want to thank you as a father.
Zhu Biao pondered for a moment and then nodded, "Master, I really have something that I can't figure out. That's why I came to ask Master."
Zhang Ximeng nodded slightly, "Tell me, let's go over the details together."
"Master advocates that the foundation of the Ming Dynasty is the equalization of land, and also advocates the equality of the four peoples. I firmly believe it, but I can't figure it out. If this is the case, why should there be an emperor? Doesn't the emperor rank above the four peoples?"
Zhang Ximeng's smile never diminished, and he was calm and calm about this seemingly rebellious question, as if he had thought about it before. This was indeed the case. He had been thinking about this issue for more than a year or two...
"Your Highness, you ask this, and I can't answer it for the moment. Then I will ask Your Highness a question. If everyone is really the same, how will this world be formed? In other words, how can we form a country?"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and stared at Zhu Biao, just like he had taught Zhu Biao lessons for many years.
This is a very complicated issue. Zhu Biao thought about it for a long time and sighed helplessly, "This disciple can't figure it out. I only know that we are the Central Plains of China, a natural unity and a natural country."
Zhang Ximeng nodded with a smile, "You are right to say that. But I think that since billions of people gather together and are willing to form a country, it must be beneficial to the people."
Zhu Biao frowned, "Then what kind of benefit does master think it is?"
"Order!" Zhang Ximeng said simply: "If everyone is the same, without any restraints, there will be chaos and chaos. In that case, the people will suffer, the people will be in trouble, the price will be greater, and they will even be unable to survive. So it must be We need to use a kind of order to restrain everyone. In reality, it means rules, laws and regulations. It is with the protection of these rules that all people can work happily and live in peace. Does your Highness think so?"
Zhu Biao quickly said: "Of course what you said is absolutely correct, but does it have anything to do with the question that the disciple just asked?"
"Yes!" Zhang Ximeng said: "To make rules, there must be a center... For example, the anchor of a ship must be anchored in one place so that it can be extended. Otherwise, the order is changed day by day and constantly changed. What kind of rule is this?"
Zhu Biao was startled, frowned and said, "The anchor you are talking about is the emperor?"
"That's right!" Zhang Ximeng said: "So I said that the four people are equal and men and women are the same. But I said that the emperor upholds the people's hearts and governs the world. I did not say that the emperor is the same as the people, because if they were the same, there would be no law. Behave yourself! Our current court revolves around Your Majesty."
Zhang Ximeng's teachings, hundreds of years later, obviously have problems.
But at the moment, it is impeccable and even justified.
A country must have a monarch.
Or simply put, the country is an illusory concept for most people, and it is difficult for them to understand what a country is.
"I Have a Picture Book of Ghosts and Gods"
At this time, it is necessary to visualize the country as a person, just like turning phenomena such as wind, rain, thunder and lightning into gods, so that it can be easily understood by people.
The principle is similar, the emperor is the incarnation and representative of the country.
Then through the mouth of the emperor, the will of the country was expressed.
Zhu Biao is very talented and has overseen the country for many years. He naturally understands that only by such an arrangement can complex national concepts become within reach.
"Sir, my disciple now barely understands that the emperor should indeed be different from the common people... But since the country is tied to the emperor, there are many different emperors. Throughout the ages, there have been emperors like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, as well as saints like Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.
The Second Emperor of Qin was a fatuous king like Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty. Once these mediocre lords fell upon him, wouldn’t the rules established by him be disintegrated and disappear forever?”
Zhu Biao leaned forward and asked for advice seriously, "Sir, how can we avoid being a coward and mediocre ruler and ruining the inheritance of our ancestors?"
Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly, "My lord has discussed this issue with me countless times. He hopes that I can teach His Highness and the emperor's grandson. He hopes that the Zhu family will have a wise king and a holy master for generations to come, and that the Zhu family can be preserved for generations to come!"
"That's impossible!" Zhu Biao said directly. Then he felt that it seemed inappropriate and could only add: "I mean, the descendants of the Zhu family, how can every generation have a wise king? And even if they are talented,
We also need good students to teach us. I wonder who has the mind and knowledge like a teacher? I think my father took it for granted."
There was a smile on Zhang Ximeng's lips. How could he not think of the things that Zhu Biao could think of... There were just some things that he couldn't say to Zhu Yuanzhang, and he shouldn't say more.
Now that Zhu Biao asked, Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly and said, "Your Highness, have you ever heard of a saying that officials like to say? Doing a lot is wrong, doing a little is wrong, and not doing anything is good?"
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment. This was not a nice thing to say, but now, it had an unusual meaning.
"Sir, are you saying...if the emperor does less and does nothing, he will not make mistakes?"
Zhang Ximeng nodded slightly, "Indeed!"
"Then, does that sir mean that the emperor is not allowed to touch specific government affairs?"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "Your Highness, I would like to know, is Your Highness willing to relinquish power?"
Zhu Biao pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said: "Sir, I'm afraid no one wants to be reduced to a puppet on strings. Moreover, I have another worry. Even if it is true as the civil servants said, the Holy Emperor will hand over his clothes and the world will be in great order... there is no guarantee that there will be no civil servants.
Taking the opportunity to cause chaos, ostracizing the emperor, or even imitating Wang Mang and Dong Zhuo to cause even greater chaos, that would not be a blessing to the world!"
Zhang Ximeng laughed and said: "Since Your Highness has thought of this, why do you still ask the minister?"
Zhu Biao was greatly surprised. He was stunned for a while before he understood what Zhang Ximeng meant. He could only say with a blushing face: "Disciple, I want to ask Sir, is there any way to achieve long-term peace and stability?"
Zhang Ximeng pondered for a while, then shook his head, "Your Highness, any policy will go out of shape after being implemented for decades. Take the laws and regulations established at the beginning of the country as an example. There are already so many that need to be reviewed and revised now, and there are so many that need to be supplemented.
Quite a few. Instead of looking for a way to achieve long-term peace and stability, Your Highness, it is better to take advantage of the time you can still do, seize the time, and do more things that are beneficial to the long-term. Even if one day, distortions and changes will inevitably occur, you still have enough wealth to spend it slowly, Your Highness.
What do you think?"
Zhu Biao's whole body shook violently!
To be honest, he never expected that he would get such an answer from Zhang Ximeng, but after thinking about it carefully, it seemed to be natural.
Zhang Ximeng advocated that the four peoples should be equal, but he never said that the emperor should be the same as the common people. In fact, it was simply impossible. Moreover, without a person who can make the final decision, everyone will only say that the public is justified and the mother-in-law is justified. Infinite wrangling.
Just like now, it is impossible to set any rules and expect future emperors to be honest and obedient and abide by the ancestral precepts!
After all, how much of Lao Zhu Ding’s ancestral precepts have been overturned?
But then again, it is a fool's dream to expect that the emperor will always be aloof and able to make arbitrary decisions. After all, looking at the history of the Ming Dynasty, starting from Xiaozong, or even earlier, the emperor has not had the final say in the world... Wu Zong and Shizong, these cousins, once tried to fight, but Wu Zong fell into the water. Shizong was more interesting. He experienced the Renyin Palace Incident and was almost strangled to death by the palace maid. Then he became honest and concentrated on practicing Taoism.
There is no way to change, I can only lie down.
Then it took decades, and finally it disappeared.
A dynasty has a lifespan after all, and it is difficult to go against the will!
Therefore, Zhang Ximeng is not willing to give up his pursuit of fairness, succumb to interest groups, and transform from a young dragon-slaying boy into an evil dragon.
He also does not believe that the establishment of a law can restrict everyone and solve major issues for generations.
In Zhang Ximeng's heart, his greatest hope is to seize the present moment, work hard to set an example, and govern the country well. As for future generations, if they have the ability to learn, or even become better than others, that is their ability. If they cannot, it can only be said to be God's will. in this way.
To sum it up, there is no end to fairness and no end to governing the country!
This is what Zhang Ximeng wanted to tell Zhu Biao... Five days after returning from Zhang Ximeng, Zhu Biao finally started to take action.
Faced with the verdict submitted by the Zhongshu Ministry of Education, he directly overturned it.
"Chen Di knew the lies, but he encouraged Yu Ben to slander the emperor and the generals with books. This is not a matter of inappropriate words. He used his son to scold his father, which is treason! I thought he should be punished for treason!"
When Sun Yan heard this, he was suddenly shocked, because the crime they planned was to be punished with a cane of eighty years at most and sent to the outside world. Although for a man in his seventies, it was enough to kill him, and it was enough to warn the world. But Zhu Biao was still not satisfied and wanted to punish him for treason!
You must know that plotting treason is the crime of destroying the nine clans!
"Your Highness, Chen Di is considered to be an incorruptible official. Can you please be more generous and show your generosity?"
"No need!" Zhu Biao said coldly: "He has a right to die and does not need mercy. Those who do the same thing as him will also be treated accordingly! No malpractice for personal gain, let alone extrajudicial favors!"
Then Zhu Biao added: "Tell the following about the inheritance issue and let them come up with a solution as soon as possible. Even if it involves the royal family, it doesn't matter. Whatever needs to be done, do it!"
Sun Yan's whole body shook violently, and he quickly bowed, "I... obey your order!"