Chapter 417 Say the softest words and do the cruelest things
Zhu Di stared at Xie Jin with no expression on his face.
In Zhu Di's heart, Xie Jin was a cunning and cunning figure.
But the more cunning a person is, the more loyal he appears on the outside. At least Jie Jin's appearance can be described as majestic. Even though he was exiled to Java for six years and his face became haggard, he still behaved politely.
How could Zhu Di be careless with such a person?
At this time, Zhu Di said: "Heart disease, what heart disease?"
Xie Jin said respectfully: "Reporting to your majesty, His Highness King Zhao has also heard a little about the affairs in the capital in Java, and His Highness King Zhao is very worried."
As soon as these words came out, Zhu Di's expression changed. He opened his eyes wide and said angrily: "What does the matter in the capital have to do with him?"
Facing Zhu Di's angry look, Xie Jin remained calm and calm, saying calmly: "After all, King Zhao is also a descendant of Taizu, Emperor Gao and Your Majesty. He is closely related to the Ming Dynasty. How can it not be related? Your Majesty, I dare to do so."
It is said that the imperial court is too harsh on scholars, to the point where people's hearts are betrayed. His Royal Highness King Zhao is far away in Java. Every time he thinks about this, he sheds tears. However, after all, he is your Majesty's son. Although he hesitates to submit a memorial, he is a scholar.
People are saying this, but I am just a close relative who dare not act rashly..."
"Shut up!" Zhu Di shouted, furious.
He looked like he didn't expect Xie Jin to be so bold, and said angrily: "How dare you do this, you traitor! You are so bold, so bold!"
Jie Jin had no choice but to crouch on the ground in fear and was speechless for a while.
Zhu Di paced back and forth angrily, looking at the silent ministers, his anger became more and more intense, and he said angrily: "How dare he make such arrogant comments from just a foreign vassal? Xie Jin, you are his long history, he is so stubborn
It’s unbearable, and you can’t escape the blame.”
Xie Jin could only say: "I will be punished by death."
Zhu Di looked at him coldly, showing the majesty of the emperor, and said: "You taught him these, right?"
Xie Jin hurriedly said: "I am assisting His Royal Highness King Zhao to make some suggestions for the great righteousness of the Spring and Autumn Period. What's wrong with that?"
It seems that these six years of suffering have not made Xie Jin have a long memory. In fact, this guy seems to be more staunch than before.
Zhu Di was even more furious, so he said: "Come here, come here, take it down!"
Zhu Di roared angrily.
All the officials were shocked.
Finally, someone stood up and said: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Zhao and Duke Xie are far away in Java after all. They don't know much about the affairs in the capital. And the news from the capital has traveled thousands of miles and has long been changed beyond recognition. So.
It is understandable that His Highness King Zhao and Gong Xie have a misunderstanding. But in any case, if His Highness King Zhao and Gong Xie have this intention, they must have innocent hearts. If they are punished just because of this, I am afraid that the whole world will
, no one dares to speak anymore.”
The person who spoke was Hu Guang.
Hu Guang originally wanted to pretend to be dead. He knew very well that speaking these words would most likely make His Majesty mistakenly think that he was colluding with Xie Jin. After all, his relationship with Xie Jin was too close in the past.
But if he didn't say a word, he felt that he really couldn't give himself an explanation, so he finally stood up.
At this time, another person said: "What Mr. Hu said is true. Why does your Majesty need to go to war? Just give His Highness the King of Zhao and Mr. Xie."
"His Majesty……"
Zhu Di raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth and glanced at Hu Guang with a strange look.
Hu Guang shuddered involuntarily.
Zhu Di just said slowly and authentically: "I have issued a decree that King Zhao, this unscrupulous son, must face the wall and think about his mistakes. As for Chang Shi Jie Jin, he ordered him to be punished after returning to Java, so as to set an example to others."
Xie Jin sighed inwardly, but kowtowed: "My lord... thank you for your grace."
As if nothing happened, he thanked me quietly.
It's just that for all officials, no matter what their stance is, at least in their hearts, they still admire Xie Jin.
No matter how you say it, Xie Jin has become the idol of scholars all over the world, not only because of his talent and learning, but also because of the aura brought by his high position. This person has a bit of the romantic spirit of scholars, and he can always come to him at unexpected times.
This is so impressive.
Zhu Di seemed very unhappy, and did not even feel like continuing the discussion, and walked away immediately.
Seeing His Majesty leave, Prince Zhu Gaochi and Zhang Anshi went out of the palace first.
Outside the palace, Yu Qian listened happily to Xie Jin's impassioned speech in the palace. He was so mesmerized that he couldn't hide the look on his face, which was undoubtedly worship.
In fact, at this time, he was still young and not as experienced as Yu Qian in history.
What's more, deep down, Yu Qian likes people who can remain calm in the face of giant dragons.
When the prince and Zhang Anshi came out, he, as his assistant, did not follow them. Instead, he showed some gaffes, as if he wanted to wait for Xie Jin to come out and catch a glimpse of his style.
Zhang Anshi looked around and saw that Yu Qian, like many ministers, was standing there, searching the palace door with his eyes, and he suddenly became angry.
Yu Qian, after gradually getting along with him, Zhang Anshi has slowly separated from Yu Qian's historical halo.
The current Yu Qian, in Zhang Anshi's eyes, is the kind of guy who has all the bones in his body. The nutrients he eats are all grown on his bones.
Zhang Anshi was patient, turned around and said to Yu Qian, "Let's go."
Only then did Yu Qian wake up. He said, "Oh," and had no choice but to follow Zhang Anshi. However, he was still a little unwilling to do so. He turned around every step of the way until he saw the blurry figure of Xie Jin. Many people swarmed up to greet Xie Jin.
He was slightly satisfied.
After Zhang Anshi and Prince Zhu Gaochi said goodbye, Zhang Anshi led Yu Qian on horseback to Qixia with his guards.
Zhang Anshi looked sideways at Yu Qian, who was one step behind him, and said, "What on earth is this Xie Jin doing?"
Yu Qian said without thinking too much: "Jie Gong is really a man."
Zhang Anshi said speechlessly: "A real man does not rely on his words."
Yu Qian said: "But many people don't even dare to show off their words."
Zhang Anshi said: "This man is full of tricks. Don't be fooled by him."
"I would rather be deceived by him than..."
"What's better than that?"
This time, Yu Qian rode his horse, lowered his head, remained silent and did not speak.
He doesn't quite agree with Zhang Anshi's ideas, but Zhang Anshi is indeed very good to him. He is not a fool. The trust and attention Zhang Anshi gives him are unimaginable to outsiders. Even his own brother may not be able to do what Zhang Anshi can do.
Such a situation.
So it's not that he doesn't want to speak out, in fact he is not a person willing to compromise.
It's just that he was worried that he would tell the truth and make Zhang Anshi sad.
Zhang Anshi was quite jealous. After working for so many years, he was not as good as those ‘giegies’. Who could he ask to reason with?
Zhang Anshi was a little annoyed, but he still said: "These kind of people should be most careful. There are always many people who talk about benevolence, justice, propriety and trustworthiness, but how many can really take on big responsibilities? Ting Yi..."
Zhang Anshi called Yu Qian's name affectionately and continued: "You are still young now, and you will know right from wrong in the future."
Yu Qian only said: "Be taught."
Zhang Anshi returned to the palace and ordered people from the Changshi Palace to come and ask people to go to Jinyiwei to check the situation of Java and Xie Jin.
Of course, this matter bypassed Yu Qian.
Xie Jin returned to his residence in Honglu Temple, and for a while, it was full of people again.
It can be said that Honglu Temple has stayed and received many foreign envoys over the years, but it has never been so lively.
Even the minister of Honglu Temple personally took care of Xie Jin and even hoped to obtain a calligraphy treasure from Xie Jin.
Xie Jin received all kinds of people and talked to them wholeheartedly, almost from the bottom of his heart. When talking about the current situation, he couldn't help but sigh.
The visitor saw Xie Jin and thought that only after Xie Jin came the New Deal. When Wenyuan Pavilion did not have Xie Jin, it turned out to be like this. Some people could not help but feel emotional about it and cry for it.
On the contrary, it is to relieve Jin and comfort those who come.
"I can't live anymore, I can't live anymore... People are being taken and killed everywhere. Everyone is in danger. Those wolves, tigers and leopards are staring at the land of us common people..."
All kinds of complaints and grievances are like a flood.
Jie Jin just sighed and responded: "His Royal Highness King Zhao, every time he thinks about this, he can't help crying. It's a pity that he is just a vassal king. What can he do? I will return to Java soon. After all, I can stay away.
What is right and wrong here..."
As soon as they heard the words "His Royal Highness King Zhao", many visitors cheered up.
In any case, His Royal Highness King Zhao is also the son of the emperor.
But the current prince, Zhang Anshi, is the prince's brother-in-law, and the emperor's grandson... As long as His Highness the prince ascends the throne, this new policy will not be shaken for at least a hundred years.
As for a hundred years from now, I'm afraid they will have been driven out and exterminated.
"His Royal Highness King Zhao is a wise man. It is not a bad thing if Duke Jie can go to Java."
"It's true. His Royal Highness, King Zhao, is a Corporal of Li Xian. He attaches great importance to culture and education. He reads four books every day and reflects on himself. He also tells people that our Ming Dynasty has established a foothold in Java. The difference between us and the local natives and barbarians is only because of the teachings of saints.
That’s all. So, after spending tens of thousands of money, ordering people to compile books, recruiting talented people, and adopting good strategies from all sides, Java... now has something of a Chinese look."
Xie Jin’s so-called China means the central country. This is what vassals have called the central dynasty almost since ancient times. However, there is China, but there are many who call themselves small China, such as Korea or Annan.
I have always called myself this.
After everyone heard this, they were filled with sighs.
Xie Jin asked again: "If we lose our fields in the future, what are our plans for the future?"
"This..." Everyone shook their heads, their faces filled with sorrow.
Xie Jin looked at them faintly and said: "His Royal Highness, King Zhao, has great ambitions and is willing to revive the learning of saints..."
As soon as this statement came out, the visitor was shocked.
Here, it is not as simple as reviving the teachings of the saints.
Rather than saying that he has ambition, it is better to say...
The listener pursed his lips and did not continue to delve deeper.
Because there are some things that you already know once you know them, so you don’t need to ask too detailed questions.
Today's situation, especially in Zhili, in the eyes of many scholars and gentry, there is almost no place for them.
In fact, it is not really what they suffered.
To a certain extent, many scholars are still well-dressed and well-educated. Even though many gentry have lost their land, at least their hundreds of years of connections and savings are still there. The vast majority of them are still servants at home.
The clothes are angry with the horse.
But people are different.
For ordinary people, suddenly having dozens of acres of land in their home is like a pie falling from the sky.
But for many wealthy families, their monthly expenses have dropped from one hundred taels to thirty-fifty taels. Even if this amount, for ordinary people, is the expense of many people's families for several years, he still still has
I feel like my life is going to be unbearable.
Coupled with the terror brought by Jin Yiwei, this hopeless mood spread and made them feel suffocated.
The days are unbearable.
…
Seven days later.
Songjiangkou.
On a mail ship that was about to sail away, hundreds of people, including young and old, boarded the ship with many salutes.
They couldn't help but burst into tears when they looked at their soon-to-be-gone homeland, but they also had some expectations for the bright prospects and future of the future.
At the same time, Chen Li's expression was very solemn.
Based on the report he received, he went to see Zhang Anshi. When he met Zhang Anshi, he said: "Your Highness... King Zhao... seems to have evil intentions."
Zhang Anshi frowned and said, "What does this guy want to cause trouble again?"
Chen Li said: "This person is going around trying to win people's hearts. He seems to be trying to use the New Deal to attract gentry and scholars, as well as Jie Jin..."
Chen Li muttered, talking about a lot of information that Jin Yiwei had gathered.
Zhang Anshi was pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back, his head slightly lowered, as if he was deep in thought.
King Zhao is your Majesty's son and a vassal king. This guy is not easy to deal with, and there is Jie Jin...
His Royal Highness, King Zhao, was already known for his cunning in history, but now, coupled with Xie Jin, it can be said that they are a perfect match, and the bastard has matched up with the mung bean.
Judging from various signs, King Zhao...may not want to imitate his father and carry out the Jingnan War in order to accumulate strength.
After all, this is what Zhu Di, the father of King Zhao, did.
Although Java's power is small, if he can win people's hearts like this, there is no guarantee that many people will not cooperate with him inside and outside.
Even if Zhang Anshi thought they were talking nonsense, in the eyes of King Zhao and Xie Jin, this might not be the case.
Chen Li looked at Zhang Anshi's gloomy expression, hesitated and said, "Your Highness, will you report this matter to Your Majesty?"
Zhang Anshi then raised his head and looked at him, then showed a meaningful look, and then said: "Report to Your Majesty? There is no solid evidence, just relying on the wind and shadow. Do you want to rely on this to report the vassal king for rebellion?"
After hearing this, Chen Li suddenly became solemn.
Zhang Anshi said: "Continue to investigate for me, and the people over there in Java... tell them that no matter how big or small, they must report it and don't miss it."
"Damn it..." Zhang Anshi couldn't help but cursed with a little irritation: "Is this guy King Zhao still unwilling to give up and want to repeat his old tricks? He is really stupid, and he deserves it!"
After Chen Li heard this, he said: "I'm humble and send more people to Java."
Zhang Anshi said: "Try not to let others notice."
"I understand." Chen Li said: "Your Highness, don't worry, I have already prepared their identities for them."
Zhang Anshi nodded and said: "Go, go. By the way, what has Xie Jin been doing these days?"
"Every day I communicate with people secretly and don't avoid them."
Zhang Anshi said: "Start him to death."
"Here!"
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More than forty days later.
A ship arrived at New Zhangde Port.
The former vassal territory of King Zhao was Zhangde Mansion.
Now it was moved to Java, and after the first good port where it landed was built and the city was built, it was named New Changde.
This new Changde is located in a bay of Java Island, facing the ocean to the north, the Sumatra Islands to the west, and the Java Island mansion to the south, which is a dense jungle.
And here, there are fortresses built with huge rocks and towers all over, guarding the city here at the port. Here, the people who moved here built a canal to connect the city with the port. The wooden houses are closely connected. Next to it, immediately after, are the market and some small workshops.
After more than a month of sailing, the people on the boat were already exhausted. Now that they saw land and even the long-lost city, they couldn't help but cheer.
The big ship docked at the trestle, and then many people helped the old and young with their luggage, and some even got off the ship with many servants.
At the end of the trestle, there were already people waiting for them in high spirits.
This group of people is mostly composed of scholars and gentry, and the majority are from Zhili. They feel that there is no place for them in Zhili, and they have received many promises before arriving here.
Boarded the pier from the trestle.
They were beaming with joy.
But someone intercepted them.
These people were wearing armor, and each of them was calm and intimidating.
The leader was obviously an official from hundreds of households, shouting: "Everyone should register, name, age, age and place of origin. After writing down, the strong men were immediately incorporated into King Zhao's reserve guard.
During the training, women, children and the elderly are sent to plantations, and they are assigned hundreds of acres of land. If there are servants, they are also registered..."
Some people exclaimed in confusion: "What, what are you preparing to guard, what are you training for?"
The official of the hundred households said: "Where do you think this is? This is Java, New Changde! A hundred miles away, there are a large number of unwilling natives to attack our caravans and our plantations at any time.
, if a man does not hold a sword to defend himself, what is he left to do?"
One of the young scholars in a turban and Confucian shirt was shocked and shouted: "I am a scholar, I am a scholar, I...I..."
He desperately began to search his sleeves, and then took out a letter: "This is the letter of recommendation given to me by Mr. Xie. Mr. Xie said that when you get here, just take his letter and you will be properly settled.
, I came here to find a quiet place to study."
However, these hundreds of households were unmoved. They did not even take a look at Xie Jin's letter. They only said: "There are too many letters of recommendation from Xie Gong. Putting you into the reserve guard means properly placing you."
The whole family came to Java, not to serve His Highness King Zhao, but to study Laoshizi instead of doing production and military affairs. Do you want your whole family to study and let others fight fiercely with the natives? If you marry your mother, you won't do it either.
Look what kind of place this is. Not to mention you, the son of Duke Jie is also serving in the Wei!"
This scholar: "..."
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