Zhang Anshi did not have too much entanglement with Yang Shiqi.
Instead, he continued: "What does "Jie Gong..." mean? This report... makes me unable to understand him."
Yang Shiqi smiled and said: "Jie Gong went to Qufu this time. The report said that he first went to pay homage to the most holy teacher. In the Qufu Confucius Temple, he and Yan Shenggong recited the sacrificial inscription. This sacrificial inscription is really generous.
Jiegong's article is still so exquisite that it makes people cry when reading it."
Yang Shiqi said, continued to read the report, and then said: "When Lord Xie returned to the Ming Dynasty, he was the first to go to worship Confucius. It is understandable. He first offered sacrifices to Confucius Temple to show the wanderer's feelings, and then went to the capital to worship the emperor. That's right.
It's true, but the minister did not expect that Duke Yan would treat him so warmly, accompany him all the way, and be so intimate with him..."
Zhang Anshi's face darkened, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Mr. Yang, could it be that... this kid... wants to win over scholars again?"
Yang Shiqi shook his head: "This is not necessarily the case. Those who have always done great things must first occupy the status of righteousness. What kind of person is the Holy Master? He is a glorious figure in all dynasties. Jiegong's visit... is quite... retro.
mean."
"Retro?" Zhang Anshi looked questioning.
Yang Shiqi smiled and said: "Your Highness has read a lot of classics and history. Don't you know that when all dynasties want to reform their system, the first thing they do is to restore ancient times? Reform and New Deal are the same thing, but change,
How should we change it? If we talk about getting rid of all the old customs, the old customs have been deeply rooted in people's hearts. If you want to completely get rid of them, it will be more difficult than climbing to the sky. Only a saint with great wisdom and courage can never do it."
Yang Shiqi paused and continued: "Since we are not saints who are rare in thousands of years, then... we have to reform the system again, we have to go back to the past, that is, in the name of going back to the past, overthrow the current customs and learn from the classics of the saints.
, looking for the current shortcomings and proposing to restore the old system... Your Highness, do you know about Wang Mang's restructuring? Wang Mang's restructuring is in the name of restoring ancient times, and it is also under the banner of Sage Kong, but Your Highness... What does Wang Mang's restructuring have to do with Sage Kong?
What about the relationship?"
"Therefore, the more you want to reform the evil, the more you need to restore it. It doesn't matter whether you are restoring it or not. As long as you are knowledgeable enough and can find arguments to support you from classics and history, you can maintain your righteousness."
Zhang Anshi said: "Hang the sheep head of Saint Kong and sell it as dog meat? I can do this..."
Yang Shiqi smiled and said: "You can't say that, because...sheep head...no, it is the most holy master. What exactly did he pursue? In fact, no one in later generations can tell. Although the disciples of later generations have produced many
The theories of Confucius are all far-fetched to understand the knowledge of Saint Kong and implement their own opinions. However, Saint Kong has died long ago and he cannot speak. Just because Saint Kong cannot speak, everyone can represent the most holy teacher.
Everyone can be the Holy Teacher, everyone can speak for the Holy Teacher, and everyone can use the Holy Teacher to eradicate dissidents or restore the system."
Zhang Anshi sighed and said: "If the saint climbed out of the coffin board and looked at these guys hanging his sheep's heads... he would definitely..."
Yang Shiqi's expression suddenly changed, and he immediately said with black lines on his head: "Your Highness, stop talking, stop talking, I don't want to talk about this."
Zhang Anshi curled his lips indifferently and said, "What are you afraid of? I walk upright and sit upright."
Yang Shiqi said: "Jie Gong's move is a way to break the situation, especially Yan Shenggong, who accompanied him along the way, was extremely considerate, and recited sacrificial inscriptions with him. This can be regarded as... all of a sudden many rumors about Ji Gong were eliminated.
The rumors are about to be broken. I think many of the people who collected evidence for him are now speechless."
"It's just that Duke Yansheng... is so ardent and flattering. It's really unexpected. The move that Duke Xie made from Yanshenggong's mansion is really unexpected. Only...how does Duke Xie know?"
How can the Yan Sheng Guild give in like this?"
Yanshenggong is the descendant of Saint Kong. To a certain extent, they represent Saint Kong. After all, the ancients paid most attention to blood relations.
Although there is some doubt about the current bloodline of Yan Shenggong.
But at least Yanshenggong was canonized by the imperial court, and at least officially, his bloodline was absolutely reliable.
Yang Shiqi couldn't understand why Yan Shenggong was so considerate and enthusiastic.
You must know that, at least in the minds of scholars, the current reputation of Xie Jin is not good. If Yang Shiqi were Yan Shenggong, he would definitely try his best to avoid Xie Jin to avoid causing trouble.
Yang Shiqi sighed with emotion: "Even the priests can't understand Jie Gong's methods. He actually has the ability to control Yan Sheng Gong, which is indeed extraordinary."
Zhang Anshi said: "Is there a possibility that Yanshenggong... is originally born in the year of grass, and when the wind blows, he will fall on both sides, and they will help whoever comes?"
Yang Shiqi: "..."
Yang Shiqi obviously couldn't continue with these words.
To Yang Shiqi, Yanshenggong was still quite sacred. No matter how you put it, he was also the bloodline of the most holy master. He did not dare to make random associations with the things Zhang Anshi said.
Zhang Anshi did not continue to embarrass Yang Shiqi, and then smiled and said: "This Xie Jin is really capable of tossing people. I am now more and more looking forward to what this guy Xie Jin will cause after he enters the court. I wonder why I didn't
Do you know this guy is a talent?"
Yang Shiqi then smiled and said: "The so-called honey is his, and my arsenic is my arsenic. When Duke Jie and Your Highness did not deal with each other, he was just arsenic in His Highness's eyes. Now this Duke... may vent his breath through the same nostril as Your Highness. Naturally, it is just like this.
It’s as sweet as candied fruit.”
Zhang Anshi laughed loudly and said: "This gentleman is also like me, generally resourceful."
…
The next day's Di newspaper immediately caused an uproar.
For a while, people were talking a lot.
Those Hanlin officials in the Hanlin Academy were suddenly depressed.
It was originally taken out of context in the "Dacheng Document", and the scholars who wanted to use it to criticize suddenly found that there seemed to be no way to solve Jie Jin by relying on such a small amount of taken out of context.
After all...you can no longer expel this guy from the ranks of scholars and call him a polite scum.
It’s hard to say who will be the polite scum at that time.
Everyone complained about Yan Shenggong in their hearts, but they couldn't say it out of their mouths.
You can't be a scholar and ridicule the descendants of saints, right?
at the same time.
In Jishui County.
But some people have already started to get busy.
They appear in Jishui County, seemingly researching and searching for something.
Some people even... came directly from Jishui County to the capital.
In the calmness, there seems to be an undercurrent of power.
But at this time, no one said anything, as if none of this had ever happened.
This solemn atmosphere lasted until the end of the year.
The early spring of the 22nd year of Yongle came extremely early.
In the drizzle, Qiu Song came.
The vast Pacific Ocean fleet is about to set sail again.
In addition to the huge fleet going to the Western Ocean, the 20,000 sailors and countless guards, doctors, and craftsmen, there are also the people of the model camp who are about to leave.
During these days, three thousand elites were carefully selected to practice water warfare and landing operations every day without rest.
And now, they are about to set off with the fleet heading to the Western Ocean.
Qiu Song had no expression.
He always seems to be indifferent.
After so many years of experience, although he is no longer a newborn calf, he still looks like he doesn't care about anything.
Zhang Anshi was obviously still uneasy, and earnestly told him: "Don't mess around outside, don't lose the big brother's face. Also... carry more money with you, and don't be reluctant to leave it when you go out. When you are outside, you must be on guard against others.
Don't let anyone fool you, just believe him..."
Facing Zhang Shi'an's endless chatter, Qiu Song was not impatient. He just nodded and said: "I know, I know."
Zhang Anshi was still worried, so he added: "If you can't win, just run away, we are not afraid of embarrassment! When we come back, we will fight back in a few years, and then we will be a hero again. The sea is not land, everything must be obeyed by Eunuch Zheng
Act. And...and...if you really encounter a big storm, what I'm talking about is...that kind of huge waves, you must remember to get on the life raft. If you get on the life raft and encounter a group of sharks, remember to go directly
Give yourself a knife."
Qiu Song took it seriously and said: "I know this. Sharks go crazy when they smell blood and shed blood. This is called surviving with a broken arm."
Zhang Anshi touched his head, but said compassionately: "No, give yourself a knife to make your death a little easier, so as not to suffer the pain alive."
Qiu Song: "..."
Qiu Song, who was calm about everything in the end, had to be silenced by his most admired elder brother.
Looking at Qiu Song's complicated expression, Zhang Anshi hid his face, almost shed tears, and said with reluctance: "Good fourth brother, I don't know how sad and worried I will be when you leave. This time we say goodbye."
, I don’t know when we will meet again, big brother... Big brother, I can’t bear to leave you.”
Qiu Song finally put away his expression and comforted him: "Brother, how can you act like a woman? I know it all. Don't cry, brother. I will come back when I go straight to Dragon City, no, to Venice City. I will definitely come back."
You will come back safely."
Under Zhang Anshi's reluctant eyes, Qiu Song walked away with extraordinary courage.
Zhang Anshi couldn't help but sigh, his eyes were a little red, and he could only laugh at himself amidst the emotion: "The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. This has been true in ancient and modern times..."
"Your Highness."
At this moment, Chen Li came in a hurry, looking a little anxious.
It can be seen that Zhang Anshi hesitated and wanted to leave the palace.
Zhang Anshi waved his hand towards him, motioning for him to come closer, and said, "What's the matter?"
Chen Li then said: "Jie Gong has come to Beijing. He has gone to Honglu Temple to do his job. The General Affairs Department has reported to Your Majesty. I'm afraid Your Majesty will summon him soon."
Zhang Anshi frowned: "This guy has been stationed in Shandong for so long, and then suddenly came to Beijing in such a hurry. It is even more difficult to understand."
Chen Li said: "Jinyiwei found out that many people from Jishui entered the capital..."
"Huh?" Zhang Anshi glanced at Chen Li, his eyes flashing sharply, and said, "Is there someone who can't bear it anymore?"
Chen Li said: "I'm afraid... the next thing... should be..."
Before Chen Li finished speaking, Zhang Anshi waved his hand and said: "Just wait and see what happens."
Chen Li said: "Here."
Zhang Anshi was in a complicated mood, but soon a eunuch came and summoned Zhang Anshi to the palace to see him immediately.
Obviously, Zhu Di planned to summon officials in person and then meet with Jin.
After all, this person entered the cabinet and became Prime Minister, so this interview still requires some sense of ceremony.
Zhang Anshi did not dare to delay and set off immediately.
When they arrived at the Meridian Gate, they saw that hundreds of officials had arrived, and Prince Zhu Gaochi saw Zhang Anshi's chariot arriving and was waiting for Zhang Anshi to come forward.
Zhu Gaochi looked around at the ministers and said in a low voice, "Is there any news?"
"I heard..." Zhang Anshi said: "There have been many charges against Luo Zhi. I'm afraid... I can't bear it anymore."
There was a hint of awe in Zhu Gaochi's gentle eyes.
This is not to defend Xie Jin eagerly, although at this time, it is indeed extremely beneficial to Prince Zhang Anshi to prove that Xie Jin is capable of ruling and supporting the world.
But Zhu Gaochi had long been estranged from Xie Jin, and he didn't have much interest in Xie Jin personally.
What he hates is precisely those ministers of Qingliu who usually speak too high-profile. At this time, for the sake of their own future, they have reached the point of calling a deer a horse and not hesitate to make up accusations.
Zhu Gaochi frowned and said, "Xie Jin... what's going on over there?"
Zhang Anshi said truthfully: "He has only brought one servant with him. After arriving in Qufu to worship Confucius Temple, he stayed for a few days and then came to Beijing..."
"It seems...he didn't have much preparation for this." Zhu Gaochi sighed immediately: "I have just entered the capital, so I am afraid that I will have to kill him with a stick. I just don't know what Luo Zhi is guilty of... Fortunately, as long as
If my father can be your guarantee, I think...at least it won't breed too much right and wrong."
Zhang Anshi shook his head and said: "Brother-in-law, it's hard to say. Since these people are sharpening their swords, I think they must have been prepared. Since they want to be prepared to take action, they must kill with one blow."
"Will Father believe it?" Zhu Gaochi clasped his hands behind his back and frowned slightly, showing a bit of worry.
"Believe it or not, that's one thing. But what if Luo Zhi's crime is so big that His Majesty can't refuse it? For example..." Zhang Anshi lowered his voice and continued: "For example... Emperor Taizu Gao..."
As soon as he said this, Zhu Gaochi's face suddenly turned cold.
He understood what Zhang Anshi meant, so he said, "Let's talk about it after we enter the palace."
Zhang Anshi nodded.
All officials filed into the palace.
Zhu Di had already ascended the throne.
Liu Guan, the Minister of Rites, reported: "Your Majesty, the Chief of the Palace of Zhao Wang, Xie Jin, is here to see you."
Zhu Di said: "Xuan."
Xie Jin was still wearing Chang Shi's replacement clothes. At this time, he entered the palace step by step, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
Everyone looked at the talented man in front of them with complicated eyes.
Once upon a time, Xie Jin was the object of admiration for countless people. People praised his talent and knowledge, and even more respected his character. Many people once regarded him as their role model.
But now, after going to sea, this person has gradually been forgotten by people, and even when people are remembered, it has begun to be interspersed with bad memories. Now he appears with a new look.
The talented man from the south of the Yangtze River has long since disappeared, and the one who replaced him looks like a capable old official.
He walked into the hall with steady steps, his expression was slightly solemn, and his movements were no longer as free and easy as before, but he carried a kind of cautiousness that is common among officials.
It seems that time has smoothed his water chestnuts, and the former Jie Jin has long been killed by the solemn-faced man today. There seems to be another kind of soul in the same body.
Many people have memories of the past in their eyes.
At the same time, those pairs of eyes were a little more wary of Jie Jin.
There are also many former disciples and former officials of Xie Jin, and now they have slowly become important ministers in the temple. In the past, they looked up to Xie Jin, but now their eyes are full of indifference.
There was a strange silence in the palace.
There are only light steps of unwinding.
Xie Jin walked to the palace and saluted Zhu Di: "Xie Jin, the chief minister of Prince Zhao's palace, has met your majesty. Long live my emperor."
Xie Jin had not practiced this kind of etiquette for an unknown amount of time, so his behavior was a bit unfamiliar.
Zhu Di only looked at Jie Jin calmly, and then said: "How is King Zhao?"
"His Royal Highness, King Zhao, is well." Xie Jin said, "His Royal Highness also asked me to send you greetings to Your Majesty."
Zhu Di asked again: "How is the situation in Java?"
Xie Jin said: "Internal and external troubles."
Zhu Di frowned: "Where are the worries and where are the troubles?"
Xie Jin said calmly and authentically: "I am worried about being alone overseas. I am troubled by immigrants looking around. I have no relatives, and I have to go through thorns and thorns. It is unspeakable misery."
Zhu Di sighed and said: "It's difficult to start a business, don't I know it? It's just for the sake of the ancestral temple and the country, and for the welfare of my Ming Dynasty for thousands of years, I have to do this, hey..."
Zhu Di sighed sadly. As the emperor, he thought he had made the right choice. But as a father, or in other words, as a person of flesh and blood, he naturally knew that the ships that were far away from the land of Middle-earth were about to leave behind
How many white bones.
Zhu Di is old and has little time to lament. When he was high-spirited, he once regarded dry bones as his undying achievements.
Now, as I get older, I can't help but feel a lot more melancholy about the separation of life and death.
But this emotion was quickly replaced by Zhu Di's deep eyes. He was the emperor, and he only had to weigh the pros and cons. Personal likes and dislikes should not exist.
Zhu Di said: "I want to appoint Xie Qing as a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion. Can Xie Qing fulfill his duties?"
As soon as he said these words, among the officials, some people immediately began to exchange glances, and some were already ready to make a move.
It seems that someone has already made preparations and is just waiting for this moment.
So at this very moment, someone was already planning to leave work.
But I heard Xie Jin say: "Your Majesty is the king's father, and the king's father has a destiny. I should do my best and die. But... I have a memorial, please let your majesty know."
No one expected that Xie Jin would have something to report just after he accepted the appointment.
Zhu Di asked: "What's going on?"
Xie Jin said: "I want to uncover the evil case in Shandong. This matter is of great importance and involves a wide range of things. I would like to ask your majesty... to make the decision for the army and people of Shandong..."
As soon as these words came out, the originally peaceful court suddenly became uproar.
The impeachment hadn't even started here yet, but Xie Jin actually blew the horn directly.
As soon as he saw what Jin said, he immediately bowed down and said solemnly: "Something extraordinary has happened. I would like to ask Your Majesty to forgive me for my false words!"