Zhu Di took over the decree, looked down, and immediately remembered.
This decree was indeed issued by him personally, and it was just within a few days.
Zhu Di glanced at the decree and then handed it over to Yi Ha.
He also lost his understanding, so he sent the decree to Yang Rongren and others for circulation.
All the ministers were confused, but Yang Rong remained calm, but Hu Guang frowned and said, "What does this decree have to do with Jin Yiwei arresting scholars for no reason?"
Zhang Anshi said with a smile: "Isn't the content of the decree very clear? This "Filial Piety Facts" compiled by the Hanlin Academy is really good, especially when His Majesty personally approved it. I was even more sad after reading it.
Himself, especially the sentence: 'Only the principles of the scriptures of heaven and earth should not be respected by relatives, nor should one surrender his heart to Yi before filial piety. Therefore, filial piety is the foundation of hundreds of actions and the source of all good deeds. It is big enough to move the heaven and earth and attract ghosts and gods, but small enough to turn into violence.
Birds, beasts, grass, and trees are all based on natural laws, not artificiality. "Filial Filial Facts" allows viewers to practice filial piety and naturally feel a sense of love. It is beneficial to the worldly education of the London customs of the Ming Dynasty.'
"
Zhang Anshi paused for a moment, then continued: "Your Majesty ordered such a good book to be published, and even wrote the preface himself. It is clear that he has the intention to educate the world. And I, Zhang Anshi, have obtained this book, as if I have obtained a treasure, so I am writing this memorial, please Your Majesty, continue
I increased the number of publications and hired great Confucian scholars and scholars to preach in all directions. This was not only to educate the world, but also to persuade the world to abide by etiquette and filial piety. Therefore, Your Majesty approved my initiative and personally issued an order to the Taiping Prefecture to supervise this matter.
Isn't that a good thing?"
Hu Guang was a little speechless. It was fine that his eloquence was not as good as Yang Rong, but you, Zhang Anshi, dare to do whatever you want and act wild in front of me?
Hu Guang suddenly felt a suffocation in his heart.
So he couldn't help but said: "But this still has nothing to do with catching scholars."
"Who said it has nothing to do with it?" Zhang Anshi said solemnly: "Since we want to preach to the four corners of the world and serve the barbarians, of course we have to invite people to go to various places in the West to preach our Ming Dynasty education. Not only in various vassal towns, I also heard that the countries of Tianzhu and
All Western countries also admire my great kindness, but they have no way of knowing my great kindness. Now that we have this "Filial Filial Facts", it is like rain after the rain. The way of a saint is based on filial piety, and Your Majesty also respects it.
Because of filial piety and righteousness, what’s wrong with allowing me to preach in all directions?”
Hu Guang said with a sullen face: "But you can't take advantage of scholars!"
Zhang Anshili said confidently: "I posted a list to seek talents. I hope there are scholars who can respond to His Majesty's decree of preaching filial piety and go deep into the barren land to preach in all directions. But I didn't expect that they would just pay lip service to loyalty, filial piety and etiquette.
But when something goes wrong, none of them are willing to take the job."
Hu Guang's face turned green and he said: "Then...so what?"
Zhang Anshi solemnly said: "During the Han Dynasty, in order to promote Confucianism, Confucian scholars like Zhang Qian and Ban Chao went deep into the Western Regions to spread Confucianism and make everyone in the world admire the ethics and teachings of the Celestial Dynasty. There is also Su Wu, Su Wu, Duke Hu should know about it, right?
, the etiquette can exist today precisely because there are so many loyal, filial, and upright people."
"Nowadays, Confucianism is declining. I see it with my eyes and I am anxious in my heart. The Ming Dynasty inherited the system of the Tang and Song Dynasties and dominated the Han Dynasty. Your Majesty has also promoted the rule of kings and advocated loyalty and filial piety. This is a good time to promote Confucianism. But now
...When the imperial court is recruiting people, it recruits Confucian scholars from all over the world to go deep into barren lands and broadcast benevolence and righteousness, but no one is willing to apply. Do you think this is considered disloyal?"
Hu Guang was silent. When someone speaks more radically than you, the person involved, you know that this guy is full of lies, but you can't refute it.
Zhang Anshi said: "Besides that, what I want to preach this time is "Filial Piety Facts". This book is the first step in the Filial Piety Classic since the Tang and Song Dynasties. It was compiled and compiled with the painstaking efforts of countless Hanlin and Confucian scholars.
. His Majesty personally approved it and wrote the preface. I, Zhang Anshi, have read it and felt it, but these scholars have not felt anything and are indifferent to it."
Speaking of this, Zhang Anshi stared at Hu Guangdao closely: "Hu Gong, let me ask you, if even scholars are so indifferent to filial piety, this... If the saint Kong has a spirit in heaven and learns of his knowledge, he will be
A group of unfaithful and unfilial people in later generations have distorted the words loyalty and filial piety to such an extent that they have discarded the words loyalty and filial piety like worn-out shoes. Do you think that Saint Kong can still hold the coffin board? He is an old man..."
Zhang Anshi couldn't say anything else.
Hu Guang's face suddenly changed color, and he interrupted him sharply: "Don't ramble on, Saint Kong has nothing to do with this..."
Zhang Anshi said with a hint of sarcasm: "If Saint Kong knew that he had become the poster child for a group of unfaithful and unfilial people, and a fig leaf for a group of people who only wanted fame, he would be angry to death even if he came back to life."
"Hu Gong, don't change the subject. The matter of Confucius is my business, Zhang Anshi's, and yours, Hu Gong. Besides, these scholars, if they talk about Confucius, they are Mencius. But when they really encounter trouble, they will
Isn’t it unjust to turn a deaf ear to everyone and still indulge in happiness every day?”
At this point, Zhang Anshi shouted: "If it were other people who were unfaithful, unfilial, and unjust, they could be forgiven. After all, they are not scholars, and they did not read Confucius and Mencius. But these scholars are different. They have read the books of sages, and they dare to do it."
What is this kind of thing called? This is called knowing the law and breaking the law!"
"I, Zhang Anshi, couldn't stand it any longer. I couldn't let them go like this and let them offend Saint Kong again, so... I invited them to the Jinyi Guards, drank a few sips of tea, and taught them about loyalty, filial piety, etiquette, and justice. So what's going on?"
He glanced at the ministers with a half-smile, and then said: "Why, if you see a group of unfaithful, unfilial, unjust, and shameless people, if you don't teach them a lesson, then...should you turn a blind eye? If so,
Gentlemen, does our Ming Dynasty still have morality and justice to speak of? I, Zhang Anshi, want to ask, if even scholars are shameless and shameless, wouldn’t our Ming Dynasty be worse than barbarians?"
"So there is nothing to say. This matter is His Majesty's will. There must be Confucian scholars to preach in all directions, and it is the duty of the Imperial Guards to uphold morality and etiquette. Anyone who opposes it is colluding with those who are unfaithful and unfilial!"
Hu Guang became a little angry and said: "You are... trying to incriminate me! My parents are here, so I won't travel far..."
Zhang Anshi smiled at this time and said: "Since my parents are here, they will not travel far. Then why do so many scholars come all the way to the capital for the imperial examination?"
Hu Guang pinched his beard and said angrily: "There must be a way to travel."
Zhang Anshi said calmly and calmly: "To obtain fame and pursue wealth, you must have a good way to travel. So, if you preach the teachings of saints and broadcast benevolence and righteousness, you have no way?"
When Zhang Anshi said this, he smiled, but the smile was a bit mocking. He continued: "Mr. Hu, I advise you to carefully reflect on these dangerous remarks of yours. What you say now is becoming less and less unlikeable."
Scholar, if you continue like this, I will expel you from the saint's door."
Hu Guang was furious and stared at Zhang Anshi with his eyes wide open: "How dare a kid with a yellow mouth..."
Yang Rong on the side tugged on his sleeve.
Finally came out to smooth things over: "I originally thought that I was taking people for no reason, but this is just to recruit scholars to preach, so there is no problem. In this way, I can not only broadcast my great benevolence and righteousness, but also enable scholars to read thousands of books.
Traveling thousands of miles is not impossible."
"It's just...how can His Highness the Prince of Wuhu use the royal guards for such matters? In my opinion, everyone should take a step back."
Hu Guang: "..."
Hu Guang opened his mouth, but finally said nothing.
All the ministers also remained silent.
To be honest, no one expected that Zhang Anshi would come to make an issue with Saint Kong and Zhongxiao.
When it comes to this kind of thing, I can only curse Zhang Anshi in his heart for smoking in his ancestral tomb for his wickedness.
In other words, Zhang Anshi's behavior is really shocking, but... his intentions are good, and he is all for the enlightenment of the saint.
But in the values of the ancients, or in other words, under the value system of Neo-Confucianism, people talk about their hearts but not their traces.
In other words, it is understandable that a moral person does bad things.
And if a bad person happens to do good things, he is also one of the most heinous people.
Yang Rong smiled and said: "Your Highness, in my opinion, this matter is too big, so it would be better to let him go as soon as possible."
Zhang Anshi faced Yang Rong and said calmly: "Don't worry, I will never embarrass them. I will definitely send them out with their limbs intact in the future."
Yang Rong immediately heard what Zhang Anshi sent out and added a lot of attributive words. He understood it in his heart, but he also knew that continuing to argue like this was not the way to go.
At this time, Liu Guandao, the Minister of Rites, said: "The missionary affairs were originally the main responsibility of the Ministry of Rites, but now it is done by the Jinyiwei. It is really inappropriate. How about a compromise? Your Majesty, veteran... go to the Jinyiwei to visit.
How about being a scholar who was taken away at once?"
At this time, the most important thing is to have a step down.
Especially for a group of indignant people led by Hu Guang.
It is unacceptable for Jinyiwei to take people.
But if Jin Yiwei is working for the saint, this... although it is unacceptable, you have to hold your nose and admit it.
Liu Guan, an old cunning man, stood up and smoothed things over, making the officials feel that it was barely acceptable.
At the same time... After all, we have to cooperate with Zhang Anshi on this matter, and we can take the opportunity to reconcile with Zhang Anshi. Although we may not make any money this time, we have earned a lot of favors, so we will not suffer any loss anyway.
The most important thing is that Liu Guan knew very well that he was greedy, lazy and incompetent. The reason why His Majesty made him the Minister of Rites instead of killing him directly was because he was good at blending, which was needed in the court.
A blender, he is just right for this role.
After hearing Liu Guan's words, everyone immediately looked at Zhu Di.
Zhu Di understood everything, so he stood up, walked slowly, and after a while, he said: "The Filial Filial Facts" is the Classic of Filial Piety compiled by the Hanlin Academy. This is the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. The Han and Jin Dynasties used filial piety to govern the world.
, the Ming Dynasty also governed the world with filial piety, and that is why I value this book so much. What Zhang Qing exposed was shocking. I, the Confucian scholars of the Ming Dynasty, are not as far ahead as the Confucian scholars of the Han and Tang Dynasties."
"If a person does not have the heart of loyalty and filial piety, then how can he dare to claim that he is a disciple of a saint? How can he dare to say that he has read the saint's books? This matter... must be taken seriously and must not be ignored. Zhang Qing can comply with my will.
This is very good. In any case, I do not intend to rest on this matter. Things must be done, and they should be done seriously. If not, the world will lose its filial piety, then sooner or later the evil will bring trouble to the country, and the rules and regulations will be gone. On the side of the Ministry of Rites,
It is also the responsibility of the Ministry of Etiquette to assist in investigating this matter. Although Jin Yiwei is acting on behalf of Yue Chu this time, if Jin Yiwei had not uncovered the matter, who would have investigated it further?"
"It's so heartbreaking!" Zhu Di said with emotion: "I have told people that filial piety is the foundation of human beings. A father has a feeling of licking a calf towards his son, and a son needs to always be grateful to his father for raising him. If a person has no filial piety, he will be like an animal.
Hey, missionary work is the most important thing in the world. That’s why I, the Ming Dynasty, appointed academic officials in every prefecture and county in the world to take charge of missionary matters.”
"Zhang Qing once wrote in a letter that the barbarians in the world do not obey the king's rule. The fundamental reason is that they do not know what filial piety is and are no different from animals. I, the Ming Dynasty, want to get along well with them, so as to promote etiquette and justice, and promote loyalty, filial piety, and justice. These words
Very good, now is the time for Confucian scholars to do their part, how can scholars resist this?"
"That's it, this matter doesn't need to be discussed again! Zhang Qing must handle this matter thoroughly. I will report it again in a few days. I want to know the result."
After that, without looking at the reactions of the ministers, he dismissed them directly.
Zhang Anshi left the literary building and went to look for Liu Guan. In front of the retreating ministers, he said calmly: "Mr. Liu, you might as well go to Nanzhen Fusi first. Since your majesty has an order, please invite Liu Guan."
You have to work harder."
Liu Guan stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Okay, okay."
All the ministers on the side bowed their heads silently and left, pretending not to hear anything.
It hurts to hear things like this, so it’s better not to listen!
Liu Guan followed Zhang Anshi's footsteps and said as he walked: "Students have not suffered, right?"
Zhang Anshi said: "Probably not."
Liu Guandao: "That's good, that's good. I'll go and visit. In this way, the court and I can rest assured."
Zhang Anshi said: "Then it will be hard work for Mr. Liu."
"How dare you call it hard work?" Liu Guan said with a smile.
Zhang Anshi and Liu Guan left the palace, immediately boarded the carriage, and under the escort of the retinue, went straight to the Jin Yiwei.
These scholars were not imprisoned in imperial prisons. This was also Zhang Anshi's order. They were not imperial prisoners. If they were imprisoned in imperial prisons, wouldn't they be treated as criminals?
But if he is imprisoned in other places, such as the Qianhu Prison in Qixia, he is not considered a criminal.
Zhang Anshi got off the carriage and led Liu Guan into Qianhu Station.
Qianhu had heard the news early and was busy coming to greet him. Zhang Anshi just nodded towards him and said, "Where are everyone?"
The Qianhu glanced at Liu Guan.
Zhang Anshi said: "This is Liu Butang from the Ministry of Rites. He is one of our own."
Liu Guan smiled awkwardly, his smile was a bit stiff. Although he liked to mix things up, he and Jin Yiwei were not in the same family. If this spread, wouldn't scholars all over the world call him a bad ass?
However, these thousand households understood and should lead the way first.
All the rooms in this thousand households are connected. Before I walked in, I heard someone inside wailing loudly: "Students would like to go to Tianzhu, students would like to go to Tianzhu..."
Liu Guan's scalp felt numb after hearing this, but he still pretended to smile and followed Zhang Anshi calmly.
Arriving outside the room where the wailing was coming from, Zhang Anshi pointed inside and said, "Mr. Liu, why don't you go in and see why this scholar is howling?"
At this time, the people inside were still screaming: "Ah...ah...ah...the students are voluntary, voluntary...there will be no complaints..."
Liu Guan just froze in place, the smile on his face getting stiffer and stiffer, when he saw Zhang Anshi standing aside, looking at him with a smile.
It was just this smile that made Liu Guantu feel like a light was on his back, but he still smiled and said: "This scholar is quite loyal and filial. Under the influence of His Highness, he can repent, which is really a great blessing for the Confucian school."
Zhang Anshi said in a very easy-going manner: "Let's go in and talk inside."
Liu Guan hurriedly shook his head and said: "Forget it, I eat fast on weekdays and don't see any blood... No, I thought... I'd better let the scholars repent. I just look at the number."
"Look at the number?" Zhang Anshi was very talkative today and immediately said to the people on the side: "Come here and arrange it for Liu Gong."
With that said, Liu Guan quickly arrived at the lobby of Qianhusuo.
Liu Guan could no longer hear those piercing howls, which made Liu Guan feel a little relieved. After sitting down, the number of thousands of households began to increase.
Liu Guan looked down and murmured: "There are three hundred and seventy-two people in total. Isn't that too much..."
Zhang Anshi said: "I still think there are too few. Now I am teaching them to recruit some of their fellow villagers to join the gang together. You also know that education cannot be careless. There are few people and they are scattered all over the world, just like a handful of mud.
Sand entering the vast ocean is really a drop in the bucket. The number of posts reserved for Jinyiwei is 10,000."
After Liu Guan heard this, he suddenly shuddered, but he smiled and said: "It's not unreasonable...but isn't ten thousand people too many? In my opinion, seven or eight thousand should be able to handle it."
He, Liu Guan, is not a kowtower. He has character. At least he bargained with Jin Yiwei.
Zhang Anshi said: "Let's see. There is no other good way at the moment. We can only take it one step at a time."
Liu Guan continued: "Of these 372 people, there are actually 365 people who have signed and pledged their names. Are you willing to go to the world?"
Qianhu on the side suddenly looked at Liu Guan warily.
Zhang Anshi raised his head and looked at the thousands of households and said, "So many people agreed in one night? Is there something fishy about it?"
Qianhu has not answered yet.
Liu Guan pressed his hands and said with a smile: "It's not easy, it's really not easy. It seems that Jinyiwei is very effective and very diligent."
Zhang Anshi said: "This is not their fault, it is mainly due to the good teachings of the saints. At first, the scholars just couldn't think about it for a while, but now they understand it, and they are willing to work hard for loyalty and filial piety. It can be seen that all the scholars in Ming Dynasty are good
It’s good, no less good than the Han and Tang Dynasties.”
"Ah... that's right." Liu Guan's face glowed red, he shook his head and said: "Your Highness's words really coincide with my words."