Chapter 293 A high-ranking minister takes orders in a pragmatic manner and expresses gratitude (revised)
"They want the post of governor of Liaodong?" After listening to Zhang Siwei's words, Gao Pingshi asked in surprise: "Is there any Wen Shuai worth mentioning under Xinxue's sect now?"
Wenshuai means a scholar who serves as a general, that is, a governor or governor who can command troops. Until now, except for Wang Shouren himself, there have been no Wenshuai in the Xinxue lineage that are particularly worth mentioning, and there are only a few
Wen Shuai who can fight is not from the pure heart school.
For example, although Liang Menglong was a disciple of Zhang Juzheng, and Zhang Juzheng was a disciple of Xu Jie, Zhang Juzheng's own political philosophy could not be said to be "Xinxue". When Liang Menglong arrived, he became even more alienated from Xinxue, and now he simply "jumped" to Gao Dang's job.
Come to the real school camp.
In fact, the division between "mental learning" and "practical learning" in the Ming Dynasty's political circles has changed a lot from ten years ago. It is no longer just based on the teacher-student relationship and the region of origin, but has begun to be divided based on political philosophy.
If I have to put it simply, it is probably that the Xin School insists on "morality first", while the Practical School insists on "effectiveness first"; the Xin School insists that "governing a country depends on people, and governing people depends on virtue", while the Practical School insists that "governing a country depends on law, and governing people depends on virtue".
And the law changes with time.”
Seriously speaking, although Xinxue has the positive significance of opposing the idols of saints and sages and breaking the authority of classics, it promotes "there is nothing outside the heart, there is nothing outside the heart, there is no reason outside the heart, and there is no meaning outside the heart" [Note: from Wang Shouren's "and Wang Chunfu"
The "Four Nothings" of "Book" eventually turned into an empty and empty academic style that dominated the entire academic world, and then became an official style and social atmosphere.
The "Four Nothings Theory" does not advocate people to understand and transform society, but leads people to escape reality and break away from practice. It opens the door for people to engage in nihilism in the later generations of Xinxue. These disciples of the Wang family advocated "ready-made conscience"
", "Taking non-thought as the sect", advocating meditation with concentration of mind, quietness and few desires, which makes the mind science increasingly fall into the desperate situation of emptiness and simplicity.
Even if this style of study that abandons facts and talks appears in a prosperous era, it will lead to serious consequences, not to mention that it spread in the late Ming Dynasty when various crises led to "complications", which is even worse. Not only can it not save the crisis, but it will
The crisis is getting worse.
The Practical School competed with it. In fact, Gao Gong had studied Yangming's Xinxue in his youth, but after he entered his official career, he witnessed the idleness of scholars and political corruption, and gradually realized the faults of Xinxue.
Therefore, he repeatedly proposed to get rid of the "false stereotypes", "old stereotypes", "conventional stereotypes", "old stereotypes", "old habits", "false words" and "constrictive theories", especially the "eight evils" in politics.
I hate this bad habit so much that I am determined to get rid of it completely.
Under the secret protection of Gao Pragmatic, Gao Gong was able to carry out reforms smoothly, and put forward the reform program of "repairing internal affairs and fighting external forces, and having enough food and troops" to "reverse the decadent trend and cultivate pragmatic policies." [Note: from Gao Gong
Gong Gong's "Government Letters and Answers to Chen Yuye's Letters of the Same Year"] reform goals.
He also clearly proposed all pragmatic policies, emphasizing abiding by "real principles," doing "real things," and implementing "real policies," and opposed all superficiality and vanity.
Different from those who are late in Xinxue who only know a lot about governance, the Practical School "established" by Gao Gong has always had a distinct spirit of Practical Learning in its outlook on talents, military, rule of law and financial management, such as paying attention to
"Comprehensive verification of names and facts" and "verification of names and facts"; advocating "taking truth as voice" and opposing "taking voice as truth"; striving for "the law must be respected" and "crime must be punished"; advocating for financial management, "
The people receive benefits” and so on.
In short, the biggest difference between the Xin School and the Practical School is that the Xin School is still about "talking", while the Practical School is still about "doing".
Because of this difference in governance philosophy, the two sides have different concerns in the political struggle. The positions that the Practical School pays more attention to in the center are the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Households, and the Ministry of War. The Xin School pays special attention to them.
He belongs to the Ministry of Rites and is also very concerned about the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
At the local level, the Practical School pays special attention to the towns in northern Xinjiang and coastal provinces, while the Xinxue School pays more attention to large agricultural provinces, such as Huguang, Jiangxi, etc. Of course, the Practical School also wants to intervene in southern Zhili, Zhejiang and other places.
It's just that those places are almost the headquarters of the Xin School, so after the Real School has been operating for so many years, they only have one governor, Yingtian.
Having said this, it is clear where Gao Pragmatic's surprise comes from - when did the Xinxue Sect become interested in the position of governor of Liaodong? Can their people do a good job in this position?
Zhang Siwei shook his head: "To tell you the truth, I'm also curious about why they are like this, but you know, Shen Rumo and I can't talk about these things directly. Both sides are playing tricks, and some things can only be guessed. They
Why this is so, I have no way of knowing. The only thing that is certain is that in order for them to agree to add Ziyu (Zhang Xueyan) and Junze (Wu Dui) to the cabinet, they must transfer the position of Governor of Liao to their people."
Gao Qingshi frowned and said thoughtfully: "Uncle, my nephew has a big layout in Liaodong. If I leave now, what will happen if they disrupt some of the things I arranged?"
"What are the layouts?" Zhang Siwei asked.
This topic is a big one, and Gao Pragmatic can only describe it briefly, and then said: "It's okay for a few generals to pay it back. After all, the governor of Jiliao is still in our hands, so it shouldn't implicate them. But my plan for the development of Liaodong can be
It’s hanging by a thread, let alone the girls’ school that promised Princess Yongning.”
"Don't think about the girls' school. Do you think everyone is Li Zhi? They wouldn't agree even if they were beaten to death." Zhang Siwei said: "But I think the issue of corn and tussah can still be discussed. Tomorrow
I can mention this to Shen Rumo again."
As soon as Gao Pingshi heard his uncle's tone, he knew that he was planning to make this deal. After all, it would be a good deal for two ministers to exchange for a governor of Liaodong, right?
He was silent for a while. When Zhang Siwei saw this, he took the initiative to ask: "Although they are leaving Liao Fu, they didn't say they were leaving you. I think Shen Rumo meant what he said.
You're welcome...why don't you ask him what he plans to do in exchange for your resignation?"
Gao Pingshi snorted softly: "What can I get in exchange for ruining my big business? Will he hand over the Nanjing Ministry of War or the Nanjing Ministry of Household Affairs to me?"
The Nanjing Ministry of War is the head of the three giants in Nanjing, so it certainly cannot be left to the next generation leader of the pragmatic school, Gao Pragmatic.
As for the Nanjing Ministry of Household Affairs, although this position is not as prominent as the Nanjing Ministry of War, it is actually very important, because the Nanjing Ministry of Household Affairs also has real power. One of the particularly noteworthy points is that it is in charge of tax collection in South Zhili, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Huguang
, and it is well known that these provinces are all rich in wealth.
Last time, Zhang Siwei finally found an opportunity to start collecting a small amount of commercial tax in Nanzhili. There was almost a quarrel within the Xin School. Now let them give up the Nanjing Household Department, especially to Gao Pragmatic. That's okay
Definitely: impossible.
Of course Zhang Siwei also knew his bottom line, so he smiled bitterly and said: "There is no need to mention these two, let's change it."
Gao Pangshi was a little unhappy. Anyway, the person in front of him was not only the chief minister of the imperial court, but also his uncle. He simply showed his hands and said: "My nephew has not thought about it. How about I give it to you?"
"You are already a young prince and a high-ranking official of the second rank, why are you so petty?" Zhang Siwei did not expect Gao Pragmatic to answer like this, and said in a dumbfounded way: "I have an idea... Shen Zhonghua's ability to do things.
I don’t know if I can trust you, but I want you to be the Minister of Household Affairs and help him take care of things. I don’t think anyone can do a better job than you in the Household Affairs Department."
Unexpectedly, Gao Pragmatic shook his head and said: "My nephew doesn't want to get involved in the affairs of the Ministry of Accounts for the time being, because if my nephew goes to take charge of the Ministry of Accounts, what he has to do is too big, and I'm afraid it's not appropriate now. If he has to return to Beijing,
My nephew would rather go to the Ministry of War - anyway, my nephew's current job is also in the Ministry of War."
"Go to the Ministry of War?" Zhang Siwei frowned slightly and asked: "The Ministry of War now has four ministers, which one do you want to take charge of specifically?"
Gao pragmatically said calmly: "Go and assist in the military affairs of the capital."
"What?"
As soon as Gao Pingshi said this, Zhang Siwei couldn't help being shocked: "You want to take care of that mess in Jingying?"
"It's precisely because it's a mess that someone has to clean it up." Gao Qingshi said calmly: "Besides, whether it's done sooner or later, it still has to be done, and if I go there, it will be done.
If you don’t come down…”
Zhang Siwei's heart moved, and he said secretly: Ah, that's right, all the nobles in the Beijing camp are from the same family as the country, and it will be useless if anyone else goes, they don't have to give anyone face at all. But it's really different.
, he is the 'leader' of the Beiyang Maritime Trade Alliance... Could it be that the issues that have not been resolved for more than two hundred years will be resolved in the hands of Qiuzhen? I don't seek a complete solution. There are only four or five of the '400,000' Beijing camp.
For those who are capable of fighting, I am afraid that the situation in the Ming Dynasty will be much better."
Thinking of this, Zhang Siwei finally made up his mind and nodded: "Well, since you have this intention, I can't refuse you in public or private matters. I will have a good talk with Shen Rumo about this matter when I am on duty tomorrow and try my best to
Set it for you."
Gao pragmatic originally didn't want to give up his position as Liao Fu, so after hearing this, he didn't get up to say thanks. He just nodded and said: "Uncle, the problems in Jingying are very complicated, and you may need some help, especially from the Ministry of Household Affairs.
aspect……"
"Don't worry, I will greet Shen Zhonghua in advance." Zhang Siwei said, and added: "I just hope he will take it to heart in the future."
Well, what this means is that I don’t know how long I can continue to work as the chief assistant. If Shen Li doesn’t listen to you in the future, I won’t be able to do anything about it.
Gao Pragmatic hesitated to speak, opened his mouth, but in the end was too lazy to say more. Let's talk about the future in the future.
The discussion between the uncle and nephew went smoothly, but unexpectedly, this matter seemed to be controversial among the Xin School. For more than ten days, Shen Shixing still failed to give an answer, and Zhang Siwei was so anxious that he almost broke the contract.
Zhang Siwei's anxiety is of course understandable. His old father is seriously ill and is dying. No one knows how long he can survive. This means that he may need Ding You at any time. If this matter cannot be settled earlier, once he passes away, what else can he do?
It's hard to say if it can't be implemented smoothly.
As a result, by that evening, there was no good news from Shen Shixing, but there was another good news - Huang Zhiting had arrived in Beijing.
Gao Pangshi used to be Huang Zhiting's "high peak", so of course it was not easy to greet him in person, but he soon received a message from the emperor, asking him to take leave immediately and not to appear at tomorrow's court.
Gao pragmatic knew that this was obviously because Zhu Yijun was afraid of affecting his own reputation - if Gao pragmatic himself was present tomorrow, even if Huang Zhiting proposed a marriage request to the emperor, Gao pragmatically should stand up and object, and the reason must be "
No parent’s destiny”.
In this way, if Zhu Yijun still insists on forcibly granting marriage, it will appear very unreasonable, and he is forcing Gao Pragmatic to be "unfilial", which is not a good thing for the emperor.
But if Gao Pragmatic himself was not present, things would be much simpler. The emperor could act like he was overjoyed and happy to see the outcome, and agree to the situation.
This is a private matter of a highly pragmatic individual. It is difficult for outsiders to say anything. Once the emperor speaks, it becomes a "fait accompli" and no one needs to bear any infamy. It is just a few talkative people who say that the emperor is messy.
It’s just a matter of reading the mandarin duck chart, it’s harmless.
So early the next morning, although Gao Pragmatic got up early, he kept walking around in his study, unable to calm down at all, and kept worrying.
He was not only worried that someone would do something bad, but also worried that Huang Zhiting would be unable to withstand the psychological pressure if she said that she would "grant a marriage" to him in front of so many civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, etc.
It was almost noon when the servants quickly sent news that the emperor had sent Huang Mengyu, the chief eunuch in charge of rituals, to come in person to announce the intention of the marriage. Gao Pragmatic was deeply relieved.
However, when Huang Mengyu came in person, Gao Pragmatic realized that he still had a "double happiness" today.
After putting on the outfit to receive the imperial edict, Gao Yingshi knelt down respectfully and listened to Huang Mengyu read out the imperial edict. Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened his mouth, Gao Yingshi discovered that this was not an ordinary "imperial edict", but a "system" - which usually takes until
"Zhi" is only used at the level of imperial edict.
"The emperor is destined to be transported by heaven, and he says:
I only receive the talisman of chastity and honor the treasure calendar, but to celebrate the founding of the ancestral society, I am honored by my neighbor Yidai. I attach great importance to the classics and curtains, and it is suitable for the gathering of wind and clouds; and when I sit on the joint table, I have the talents of the boat. I rely on you.
Long, praise the queen.
Prince Zi'er, Shaobao's Right Minister of the Ministry of War, Du Cha Yuan's Right Deputy Du Yushi, Governor of Liaodong, praised the management of military affairs in a pragmatic and pragmatic manner.
With sincerity, the name is not superficial. With dignity, you can see the utensils of the temple, and with public loyalty, you can be called the ministers of the country. Your love is praised in the word wall, and it has been sublimated into the lecture.
Gai Xiandi thought of the importance of assisting the emperor and carefully selected Ming Confucian scholars so that Chongren could learn the truth in the year of the East Palace and accompany him for ten years. He was respectful and prudent and single-minded, and he was appointed to the Jin Palace by the governor. The way to become a minister is to hold on to your wise opinions and stand as tall as a mountain; to participate in political affairs is as abundant as a river.
I hereby inherit the throne, and it is true. After hearing Gu Ming's words, I personally accepted Gong Jin's entrustment. In response to the great omen, I agreed to harmonize the Han ancestor's plan. Then I killed Gu Qing, and served as palace protector. The second Gong promoted the promotion, and was waiting to accept Yin. Liang's merits; one virtue and Chen Miao, urgently borrowing the benefit of discussion and thinking. It is to issue the title of Huan, which is a symbol of Thai friendship. Zite was promoted to the rank of official, resigned from the Liao governor, and was appointed as Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War to assist in the military affairs of the capital. The decree of tin.
In the play! When Yin's virtue flourished in Gaozong, we should remember the legacy of Ganpan; when Tang Jishao was in the Qin Mansion, we would rather forget the work of Fang Du? I bowed and said: It is only the first time that you learn from Yan and then follow him, and you can respect the virtuous. How can you be loyal? Teaching strengthens the enthusiasm for development. Together we can protect the prosperity and achieve perfection forever. Thank you!
He first served as editor of the Hanlin Academy; secondly as censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate; thirdly as censor of Guangxi patrol; fourthly as minister of Yuanmasi Temple in Liaodong; fifthly as censor of Youqiandu and governor of Liaodong; sixthly as right minister of the Ministry of War; seventhly. The right deputy of the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the Imperial Censor; eight times in his current position.
Zhi said: When ministers serve the king, they must have good internal support, and then they can devote themselves to the country; the king's courtiers must have honorable records, and then they can give advice to the family. They are the heroes of Wei Shu Guan, who have been in the boudoir for a long time. Hua. Yuanjing Shuyi, special praise.
The crown prince, Shaobao, the left assistant minister of the Ministry of War, was in charge of the military affairs of the capital. He was a pragmatic wife. He was granted the title of Shuren, the Huang family. .Only because I have the prime minister, I can help you with the honor of assisting the emperor; I use you to conquer the virtuous, and do my best to praise Xiang Xiang all the time. I carry the good name, tell the Ming court about my birth, and specially confer you the title of second-class wife. I only receive great kindness, and I help Zhang Mingzhi. Internal governance; diligently practicing the rules and regulations, and still serving as an inspiration to future generations.
Great-grandfather Gao Kui
Ancestor Gao Shangxian
Father Gao Cai
make imperial edict
May 29th, 11th year of Wanli calendar
"treasure"
The above edict is actually divided into two parts: husband and wife. Simply put, the content is: After a round of fierce praise, Gao Jingshi was appointed as Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of War to assist in the military affairs of the capital; after another round of fierce boasting, Huang Zhiting resigned from her husband Gao Jingshi's position. They were given the title of second-grade imperial concubine. Although the wedding was not held, according to the golden words, they were already husband and wife, and they directly received the royal decree.
Gao Jingshi took a deep breath and said loudly: "My minister, Gao Jingshi, accepts the decree and expresses gratitude. Long live, long live, long live my emperor."
