There was no need for Gu Shilong to use the son involved as a reference first. More than a month after the impeachment of Li Xiang's body, Li Chongsi finally found out from the father and grandfather of Li Xiang's widow a figure who could not be ignored: Hui'an Bo Zhang Wei.
In the Yangxin Hall, Yang Tinghe's expression was ugly.
Hui'anbo Zhang Wei is now in charge of the fifth military camp among the three major camps after the reset!
This is fifty thousand soldiers! It is an important force used to suppress resistance when the new law is implemented in the world.
Nowadays, Zhu Houcong is deeply involved and simple, and from the outside world, the new party is presiding over all major events.
Now, he looked at the file and suddenly asked: "Why do you say that the Zheng family should not be underestimated?"
Shi Yue answered on his behalf: "Your Majesty does not know something. In the 14th year of Hongwu, the Hu Weiyong case implicated the Zheng family in Pujiang County, East Zhejiang. Six brothers from the head family competed to compensate for the crime, and there was a lot of discussion in Nanjing. At that time, Cao Guogong attacked East Zhejiang.
After hearing about the Zheng family, he said that the Zheng family has not been separated for hundreds of years since the Zhao and Song Dynasties, and thousands of people of the same clan live together. Taizu was surprised and summoned Zheng Lian, the head of the Zheng family, to see him and ask about his family tradition."
Zhu Houcong heard that he introduced the background in such detail, and knew that there must be many follow-ups to this matter, so he motioned for him to continue.
"Zheng Lian replied that the Zheng family had followed the eight-character ancestral precepts and followed them through the generations, so the clans were harmonious and prosperous from generation to generation. The eight-character saying was: Always follow the ancestral precepts and do not listen to women's words. Taizu believed this deeply, and because of the "ancestral precepts"
"Xunlu" was written in the sixth year of Hongwu and revised in the ninth year, but Taizu still didn't feel it was complete. Hearing that his descendants were prosperous and his brothers and sisters respected each other, Taizu then asked carefully how to implement the eight-character ancestral precepts."
"Before Your Majesty, Zheng Lian answered the family history in detail and described its essentials. Taizu was very impressed and gave him the name 'The First Family in Jiangnan'. In the "Huang Ming Ancestral Instructions" revised in the 28th year, there is an ancestral instruction of the Zheng family.
The essence of family tradition." Shi Yue looked at Zhu Houcong solemnly, "There are stories later. When Emperor Taizong was in Jingnan, Zheng Lian's younger brothers Zheng Ji and Zheng Wei were by Jianwenjun's side and never left him. After the Jingnan campaign, Zheng
The family no longer abided by the ancestral precepts and separated, and the name of the first family in Jiangnan no longer existed."
Yang Tinghe added: "At that time, Song Jinglian and Song Wenxian specially revised the 168 articles of the "Zheng Family Model" for the Zheng family, which still emphasized ethics. The essence of the family ethics, aesthetic education, and emphasis on honest government was as follows:
When descendants become officials, there are those who have used stolen ink. When they are alive, their genealogies will be deleted and their records will be deleted. When they die, their memorial tablets will not be included in the ancestral hall. Of those who have been officials in the Zheng family for generations, it is true that no one has been dismissed from office because of corruption."
Zhu Houcong understood.
It was once famous and well received.
"The Imperial Order and Ancestor Instructions" is related to the Zheng family. The Zheng family was also called loyal when Zhu Di was in trouble. The Zheng family's previous stories are enough to be called filial and righteous, and they were honest when serving as officials. Confucian loyalty, filial piety, etiquette, justice and shame, the Zheng family may be in Shilin
All the reputations in it are taken.
Now, this Zheng family who was once loyal to Zhu Yunwen actually has a relationship with Li Xiang.
Zhu Houcong looked at the file and asked: "Although Li Xiang's widow is named Zheng Kejing's daughter, is she actually Zheng Kejing's sister? Zheng Kejing withstood the interrogation, but his father was old and frail and confessed that his daughter was actually Zhang Kejing.
Great Foreign Chamber?"
Li Chongsi nodded solemnly: "On that day, one of the commanders-in-chief of the Midnight Gate and Chengtian Gate was Hui'an Bo's old general, and the other was Hui'an Bo's in-laws. The connection between Hui'an Bo and the Zheng family and this matter was clear at a glance.
, If we continue to pursue this vigorously, we will first investigate Uncle Hui An, and secondly, pursue the crimes of the Zheng family. If Uncle Hui An dares to do this, he must have someone to rely on!"
"Zheng Kejing was summoned and sentenced, and Zhang Wei naturally already knew about it." Zhu Houxuan clicked his tongue, "One is a distinguished minister, and the other is the first Jiangnan family with a good reputation in Shilin. On the surface, they are just admonishing. In terms of reason,
, I shouldn’t go on like this. If I go on, it will really be that Mr. Yang Ge has hijacked me. Look, there are smart people who have already seen the clues. This is both throwing stones to ask for directions and starting a fire."
Yang Tinghe was not in the mood to joke: "Your Majesty, will Jin Yiwei and the inner factory gain anything?"
In order to reassure him, Zhu Houcong naturally said that he had arrangements on both the Jinyiwei and Neichang lines.
Zhu Houcong nodded: "Of course I have gained something. Previously, I ordered Zhang Wei to take charge of the five military camps, and everyone had objections. I ordered him to take charge of the last five military camps. Zhang Wei did not want to repay his kindness, but instead acted like this. He should be dealt with strictly."
Wang Xian, Minister of the Ministry of War, looked at him with surprise: Isn't it a routine that the success is worse than the performance?
Zhang Wei was the admiral of the regiment camp during the Hongzhi and Zhengde years. However, during the crusade against Liu Liu and Liu Qi, he supported his own troops and played tricks on the people, which was why he was imprisoned by the Zhengde Emperor. If it had not been for the amnesty later, he would have been afraid of his life.
He was gone a long time ago. If he saved his life, he would not be able to pay his salary, and he would be dismissed from his job and live idle.
Five years later, he asked for his salary to be restored, but Zhu Houzhao only approved half of it, which shows how dirty he was at that time.
But after Zhu Houzhao fell into the water and became seriously ill in the fifteenth year of Zhengde, he was appointed as the admiral of the regiment camp.
After Zhu Houcong came to the throne, he made many reforms and reorganized the three major camps, which initially gave him some time to relax. Could it be that it was at that time that he held a grudge because he was deprived of a lot of benefits and power by the dismissals and abuses?
"Your Majesty, what should we do at this time?" Yang Tinghe did not hear from his answer what Jinyiwei and the inner factory had gained. "Hui'an Bo has 50,000 people. Seeing that the Zheng family and his son were summoned and remained unmoved, he must have someone to rely on.
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"Relying on your bravery." Zhu Houcong said calmly, "He can't change the sky. If he was really smart, how could he be so domineering when he conquered Liu Liu and Liu Qi in the past? Mr. Ge, don't worry. In the capital camp, I have been there since I first set it up.
There are arrangements.”
Yang Tinghe looked at Cui Yuan, Yao Rong, and Jiang Mian in confusion.
The reorganization of the three major camps has always been led by Jiang Mian and co-organized by Cui Yuan. The current assistant manager of the military affairs of the Beijing camp also controls the food and salary supply of the Beijing camp.
Jiang Mian also looked confused, only Cui Yuan lowered his head slightly.
Yang Tinghe sighed in his heart: Although it is necessary for the Beijing camp to guard against important officials of the imperial court, he is sitting on the fire after all.
He was too lazy to worry about these details and asked directly: "The case has been investigated here, what to do next? Since the Jingnan, the Zheng family has been separated. Nowadays, when officials are selected by the court, only three generations of family background are asked during the imperial examination, which cannot
We have tried to find out which officials surnamed Zheng are actually from the Zheng family in Pujiang. Seeing that there is a daughter who is Hui'an's wife, I don't know what arrangements the Zheng family has made over the years and what their purpose is."
Zhu Houcong only sighed: "This is the first family in the south of the Yangtze River that can be said to be an example of loyalty, filial piety, etiquette, justice and shame. Speaking of which, I suddenly thought of two things. First, Fang Muxian's adopted son was known for his loyalty, filial piety, etiquette, justice and integrity.
Secondly, Zhu Yunming also wrote in "Wild Notes" that when the common people's country was destroyed, he shaved his hair and rode away in a chariot. In Volume 73 of the Yingzong Records, in November of the fifth year of Zhengtong, another old monk claimed to be
It’s my job to write a letter.”
Yang Tinghe and others opened their mouths blankly: What do you mean?
After the ban was lifted during the Tianshun period, Zhu Yunwen was no longer officially called a commoner, and he himself was also called Jianwenjun.
First, it was Fang Muxian who claimed to be Fang Xiaoru, and then it was the descendants of the Zheng family who were Zhu Yunwen's former ministers in the East Palace. What did the emperor mean by mentioning these?
Everyone couldn't help but feel terrified.
Zhu Houcong looked at their expressions but waved his hand: "It's just an unreasonable association with the old affairs of the previous dynasty. The current situation is nothing more than learning and new laws. Many interested people are looking for a name. After I succeeded to the throne, there has been a lot of discussion about the legal system.
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...Everyone: That’s not the first time you held a grand ceremony, but then you had to welcome Emperor Jing into the temple.
Zhu Houcong continued: "At this time, the inner factory's income is the most important thing, and you must have never thought of it."
Yang Tinghe couldn't help but ask: "What clues are there?"
Zhu Houcong smiled slightly: "Shenggong Yan from Qufu, Shandong."
Yang Tinghe's scalp suddenly became numb and he exclaimed: "Mr. Yan Shenggong?"
Since the second year of Zhihe in the Song Dynasty, the eldest descendant of Confucius has been named Yanshenggong. Today's Yanshenggong is the 62nd generation grandson of Confucius, named Kong Wenshao.
In the first year of Zhengde, Zhu Houzhao inspected the school and called Confucius Wenshao as the official of Fendai. He ordered him to sit in Yilun Hall and listen to lectures. He also gave banquets to the Ministry of Etiquette, clothes and belts, and treasures.
In the second year of Zhengde's reign, Kong Wenshao came to congratulate him, and Zhu Houzhao gave him another imperial palindrome poem.
In the third year of Zhengde's reign, Kong Wenshao reported to the court: The Kong family had exempted one-third of their taxes and grains during the Chenghua period. Nowadays, there are many poor people among the saints, and they beg for all the money they can get. The exemption was granted.
In the same year, Nishan, Zhusi Academy and Zisi Academy in Zouxian County had their own rituals every year, but there was no one to preside over them. So he invited his younger brother Kong Wenli to be the master of rituals. Later, Kong Wenli was awarded a doctorate in the Five Classics, and he was responsible for the rituals of Zisi Academy. The memorial was accurate.
Nishan and Zhusi academies each have a scholar, who is recommended to be a sage among the Confucian people.
In the fifth year of Zhengde's reign, Kong heard that Shao came to congratulate his wife, who was ill. He ordered the imperial doctor to diagnose and treat her, and to give her precious delicacies. His wife died in Guining at her residence in the capital, and an official was sent to offer sacrifices to her.
Later, Zhu Houzhao inspected the school again and called Kong Wenshao to observe the ceremony. He often gave him a gold-woven unicorn and scarlet uniform and a crown and belt to show his excellence.
Whenever Kong Wenshao celebrated the Longevity Festival, he would also send congratulations to him. Even if he was ill, he would force himself to come.
Nowadays, Zhu Houcong, who has succeeded to the throne for nearly four years, does not celebrate his birthday such as Wanshou Festival.
Inspection? Why go to the Imperial College?
The Zhengdan Festival? Those who are in Beijing are welcome to attend, but Zhu Houcong did not summon those who were not in Beijing - these people came to Beijing by boat and train, and they were all required to do corvee work, and the station system had to pay for their entertainment.
Interaction with Confucius and Yan Shenggong? No.
Not only did it not exist, but it also developed a practical theory - Yang Tinghe made it clear that the theory of the three principles of heaven, matter and man came from the emperor.
The counselors finally became restless, and Yang Tinghe couldn't help but said: "Practical learning also comes from Neo-Confucianism!"
Zhu Houcong only chuckled.
They are all sensible people, and this is a dispute over the right to interpret Scripture.
What is even more terrifying now is Yan Shenggong’s appeal.
In the minds of Yang Ting and these Confucian disciples, she is the true queen of the saint. The reason why she is called Yanshenggong means that she takes the descendants of the saint and continues to expand and reproduce endlessly from generation to generation. It represents the highest state of respecting Confucius and worshiping saints.
How many aristocratic families were there in the world? Only the Kong family truly transcended all dynasties.
In Qufu, there are more than 50 sacrifices to Kong every year. In spring, summer, autumn and winter, there are four Shangding, four Zhongding, eight small sacrifices, and day festivals, every month's new moon, Wang, and even the twenty-four solar terms.
Sacrifice, and different sacrifices cannot replace each other.
The specifications of the sacrifice are very complicated. There are many people dedicated to serving the sacrifice, such as the trumpet seller, the cannon lighting seller, the slaughterhouse, the water boiler, the ice transporter, the salt transporter, etc., and the waste of property is countless.
What about the honor of the Kong family?
During the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, two thousand hectares of sacrificial land were allocated. The rent was collected every year for temple sacrifices, and the rest was used as Yanlu, the Holy Gong.
In February of the fifth year of Yongle, another seventy-three hectares of land were given to support the temple.
In August of the fourth year of Zhengtong, the Ministry of Household Affairs announced that there would be 500 tenant households and 2,000 people to collect grains for sacrifices.
The entire Kong family, and all the children of the Kong family in Qufu, as long as they are registered in the family tree, do not have to worry about any taxes or servitude.
Throughout the Ming Dynasty, there were at least two seasons of worshiping Confucius in spring and autumn.
[Whenever sacrifices are made to Confucius in the Spring and Autumn Period, the instructors and students force them to perform sacrificial rituals and disturb the people. This disadvantage also occurs in all prefectures and counties. Please determine the ritual: each pig weighs seventy kilograms, each goat weighs twenty kilograms, and each sheep weighs
Thirty kilograms. The rest of the goods are not produced by farmers. Deer and rabbits are replaced by sheep, and hazelnuts and chestnuts are replaced by local fruits. The Fengxian official is strictly prohibited from making appointments with instructors to teach students, and they are not responsible for disturbing the people.]
This is just a memorial from a certain county magistrate during the Yongle period, in order to determine the ceremonial specifications for offering sacrifices to Confucius - this was under the condition that reducing the specifications would not disturb the people.
Shi Yun subconsciously replied: "Your Majesty, but Duke Yan Sheng has some objections to practical studies? Or maybe Your Majesty has not summoned Duke Yan to congratulate him and give him a reward?"
He only thought about the huge impact that Yan Shenggong would have if he came forward.
Zhu Houcong just looked at him quietly without any change in his expression.
Shi Yuan felt furious in his heart and realized what the situation was now - it was said that the world's thoughtful people were connecting among the vassal kings, relatives and gentry to plan major events, and then he brought up Yan Shenggong.
Kong Wenshao's first wife was Li Dongyang's daughter! Who was Li Dongyang? The chief minister of the Zhengde Dynasty, he had been in the cabinet for eighteen years, and his disciples and friends were all over the world!
Zhu Houcong then said calmly: "In Qufu, the recent discussion heard in the inner factory is like this. Someone from the Kong family said: There are only three families in the world, Kong from Shandong, Zhang from Jiangxi, and Zhu from Fengyang. Zhang from Jiangxi, Taoist morale, and Fengyang.
Yangzhu, it breaks out in other people's homes, and it's a small family spirit."
Yang Tinghe was frightened when he heard this: "...Your Majesty, calm down."
"Are I angry?" Zhu Houcong grinned, "I feel that the root cause of why I was so disappointed with Confucianism has been found. This is probably because the upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked. The descendants of Confucius have multiplied to this day, and there is a lot of knowledge.
Without the slightest innovation, we now feel that the Confucius family is the most noble in the world, which is lamentable and pathetic."
When the counselors heard the meaning behind these words, their hearts were pounding.
If we really want to argue, Kong Wenshao probably really couldn't sit still: after all, the emperor has now proposed the three principles of heaven, matter, and man on the basis of Neo-Confucianism and psychology. The practical science and dialectics derived from it have a way to surpass Confucianism.
The meaning of gate flag.
Since all the officials and gentry in the world have to share taxes and servitude, what should the Kong family do? The Kong family’s land in Shandong has actually been measured in units of 100,000 acres over the years.
In the past, Yang Tinghe and the others always felt that there would be exceptions to everything. In this matter, the Kong family would probably be an exception. After all, the new law had not yet been implemented in all provinces, and the matter of rectifying Shandong's water conservancy was under Yang Tinghe's control.
Under the care, I was not prepared to touch the nerve of the Kong family.
but now……
Yang Tinghe asked in a seductive voice: "Your Majesty... the world's monks..."
Zhu Houcong waved his hand: "Ignore those for now. Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism are all different. Monk and Taoism are directly connected to the people. Confucianism is separated by Taoism, gentry, and official school."
...The great thought was still felt by them: one day, His Majesty will also take action on the preferential treatment enjoyed by monks and Taoists.
"Your Majesty, this minister is not just a traitor!" Yang Tinghe's voice was extremely dry, "Duke Yansheng...is he really involved in this matter?"
Zhu Houcong waved his hand again: "Don't worry, I know the importance. I hope Yan Shenggong also knows the importance. Of course, if he doesn't know the importance, I still know the importance."
It sounded like a tongue twister, but everyone understood it.
If the Kong family is wise, they will still have honor in the end, but it will be smaller than before. If the Kong family does not know the importance, then they may be in great catastrophe.
But His Majesty said that he knew the seriousness, so... he wouldn't do anything.
But the impact on Yang Ting and them was too great.
Looking at the emperor with a calm expression, they really did not expect that after embarking on the path of reform, they would be involved in a dispute over knowledge. Now they would have to go to the pinnacle of knowledge to compete for the right to interpret scriptures and fight against the spirit of the Confucian disciples all over the world.