Chapter 260 The elusive Jin Yiwei
"Neo-Confucianism is the body and sacred science is the function?"
When Zhu Houzhao learned about the views of officials such as Zhang Cong and Xia Yan, he was extremely surprised. He did not expect that these two famous ministers who had successively become the chief ministers of the cabinet in history would put forward such views.
"Neo-Confucianism is the study of self-cultivation of Chinese Confucianism, and Shengxue is the natural science. Isn't this the same view as the traditional Chinese style and western application advocated by Han bureaucrats during the Westernization Movement?"
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but feel funny secretly. He had to admit that the Han bureaucrats in the Ming Dynasty, after he, a time traveler, used his status as emperor to forcefully spread natural science knowledge, these Han bureaucrats who were deeply influenced by his own natural science began to With the view of adhering to Confucian Neo-Confucianism and using natural science knowledge to strengthen dominance.
Zhu Houzhao believed that this was a kind of progress, and it was unrealistic for these Han bureaucrats to directly abandon Neo-Confucianism.
In fact, Zhu Houzhao could see that these Han bureaucrats did not reject natural science knowledge. What they really rejected was new knowledge in social sciences, new ideas that were contrary to the core of Neo-Confucianism.
Therefore, Shengxue, which represents natural science, did not encounter much opposition from enlightened Han bureaucrats, but the Xinxue proposed by Wang Shouren obviously encountered stronger opposition from Han bureaucrats.
"Nowadays, the world of scholars in the Ming Dynasty is new. Neo-Confucianism, Shengxue, and Xinxue are really blooming. It's a good thing. If knowledge doesn't come from one family, the world's scholars will not be exclusive to one."
Zhu Houzhao sighed, and at this time, Tang Bohu, the attendant in the attendant's room, couldn't help but said: "Not only these three subjects, but now there is also a subject called Qi Science. Master Yan Songyan, the left minister of the Ministry of Punishment, strongly advocates this study and talks about all things in the world. Everything is carried by Qi, even us humans are transformed by Qi.”
Upon hearing what Tang Bohu said, Zhu Houzhao was surprised and said with a smile: "Everything is transformed by Qi, which is interesting!"
At this time, Ma Yongcheng, the admiral of Dongchang, couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty, now that there are no external dangers or hidden worries in the world, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and in the age of peace and prosperity, these literati obviously have nothing to do. Just two of them have four or five See if you want to plant new knowledge and let Dongchang take care of it!”
"No! It doesn't matter if you have a few kinds of knowledge. The Ming Dynasty is different from before. There are people from all backgrounds, so naturally they think differently. We, as politicians, can also use these knowledge to know what people are thinking at the moment. , the only thing you need to be careful of is that some people will continue the intellectual dispute for their own benefit!”
Zhu Houzhao said and then ordered: "Arrange a time for Yan Song to see you!"
Zhu Houzhao knew that there was a kind of Qi theory in this era that was opposed to Neo-Confucianism, but he did not know much about this knowledge. Starting from the Zhengde period in Ming Dynasty, it was an era of great explosion of ideas. Various ideas emerged in endlessly, and the most important one was the philosophy of mind. But at this moment, after hearing what Tang Bohu said, Zhu Houzhao began to feel that this Qi science was a bit materialistic, so he couldn't help but pay some attention to it.
But just when Zhu Houzhao became curious about what Qi science was, he discovered a memorial. The content of the memorial was that the official had made mistakes and impeached Xiong Pei for discussing academic affairs and opposing Xin Xue. Therefore, he took revenge and attempted murder. He learned about Wang Shouren's intention to learn from his disciple Xu Ai.
Zhu Houzhao did not object to the emergence of various ideas in the Ming Dynasty, but he did not tolerate some people who would use intellectual disputes to do something personal and murderous, or even attempt to control the political power to achieve some ulterior political purpose.
Therefore, after Zhu Houzhao received the official report from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Tujie impeached Xiong Ban about the death of court official Xu Ai due to an intellectual dispute, he couldn't help but look solemn, and thought to himself: "Not long ago, it was this Xiong Ban who stood up. He dared to petition the imperial court to fully open the sea, but why was he impeached for murder in a blink of an eye? There is something obviously strange in this! ”
"I ordered the Metropolitan Procuratorate to investigate whether Xu Ai, a member of the Nanjing Ministry of Household Affairs, was really killed. In addition, whether Xiong Fan really impeached Xu Ai, and whether Xiong Fan really had the possibility of killing Xu Ai. , and find out the details of Tu Jie, why he knew that Xu Ai was killed, and why he wanted to impeach Xiong Yan at this time!"
Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but ordered.
"Obey!"
Liu Jin retreated.
……
And this time.
In an unknown suburban tavern, Tujie, the official who had just impeached Xiong Ban, was chatting over wine with Wei Ying, the left minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
"Xu Ai died at the right time! If he hadn't died, Tu wouldn't have been able to find a way to impeach him." After Tu Jie said with a smile, Wei Ying poured Tu Jie a glass of wine himself. ：
"Everyone knows that Xiong Pun has a feud with Xu Ai. Now there is a dispute between Neo-Confucianism and Psychology in the imperial court, and now His Majesty wants to grant the status of Psychology to Psychology. He, Xiong Pun, is opposed to Psychology to begin with, but Xu Ai is still Wang Shouren's disciple. He This death, even if Brother, it is reasonable to impeach him that Xu Ai was harmed by Xiong Chan. He, Xiong Chan, has to resign and suspend himself! In this way, he will not be able to ask His Majesty to open up the world. Brother, take responsibility for this matter! "First place"
Tu Jie accepted Wei Ying's wine and replied proudly, "However, Liu's impeachment will only make Xiong Shangshu resign. Whether the court can agree or not depends on Mr. Hang of the Metropolitan Procuratorate." Xian and His Majesty’s intention.”
"That's okay. Mr. Hang is also very dissatisfied with Xiong Fen. Your Majesty, if your Majesty agrees, that's fine. If you don't agree to let Xiong Fen resign, then, Mr. Hang will let Xiong Fen make another choice. The choice to go to Jiuquan! ”
Wei Ying took a sip of the wine as he spoke, and then added: "If it comes to that, Xiong Yan will also die because of your majesty. I believe your majesty will understand by then that opening up the world will only harm other people's lives, but it will not help."
... Although Hang Huai, the censor of Zuodu, was also very dissatisfied with Xiong Yan's action of standing up to petition the imperial court to fully open the sea, he also knew that Xiong Yan was now a figure in the emperor's heart. If he approved it at this time, If Xiong Ban resigns, his Majesty the Emperor Zhu Houzhao will be dissatisfied.
Therefore, Hanghuai did not approve it, but brought Xiong Bin's resignation letter to the emperor Zhu Houzhao: "Your Majesty, because of the official's failure to impeach Xiong Bin for plotting to murder Xu Ai, Xiong Bin resigned from office. I don’t dare to make any unreasonable opinions. Please give me your Majesty’s sanction.”
"You don't dare to make independent opinions! Mr. Hang, when many censors jointly resigned, you, the dignified censor of Zuodu, didn't dare to make independent opinions. Now that a censor has resigned, you don't dare to make independent opinions. You What can this Zuodu Yushi do? ”
Zhu Houzhao could naturally see that Hang Huai obviously wanted Xiong Bao to resign, but he did not dare to let Xiong Bao resign because he knew that the emperor remembered Xiong Bao, so he said angrily.
"Bring me a pen!"
Zhu Houzhao took the red pen himself and said: "No!"
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Hang Huai received Zhu Houzhao's imperial memorandum and saw that Zhu Houzhao did not agree to let Xiong Bao resign. He couldn't help but feel disappointed, but he did not show it. He only cupped his hands and said: "My emperor is wise! Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?"< br>
"Stand back." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand. He had no interest in continuing to chat with Hang Huai.
Hang Huai returned to the Metropolitan Procuratorate and sighed. After returning home, he found one of his confidants and talked in detail.
Soon, Wei Ying came to Hanghuai without anyone noticing: "I have seen the General Constitution!"
"You're welcome. I'll make a long story short. His Majesty did not agree to let Xiong Yan resign. It can be seen that our Majesty is not so easy to bewitched!" Hang Huai said.
After hearing this, Wei Ying couldn't help but froze for a moment, and then couldn't help but slap the table with his clenched fist: "You are indeed very cunning today! In this case, you can only use dangerous tactics. Lord General Xian, this is from Tianzhu No cause of illness can be found after drinking the poison, and he will die in three days. Since His Majesty refuses to let Yushi Xiong Zhuo resign, he can only die in the line of duty!"
"I will do this, but it will be a pity for Xiong Yan!"
Hang Huai sighed and let Wei Ying leave. The next day, Hang Huai summoned Xiong Bin at the Metropolitan Procuratorate. The reason was naturally to persuade Xiong Bin not to be discouraged because of being impeached.
But in fact, Hang Huai said to Xiong Fen: "Xiong Yushi, because you want to submit a memorial to ask His Majesty to open the sea, Xu Ai has died, but His Majesty does not allow you to resign. If you stay here any longer, No one will die here, even yourself, so drink this bottle of medicine! You will die in three days, and I will take care of your little one for you when the time comes.”
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"Lord Zong Xian! What are you trying to do! I will never agree!"
Xiong Yan couldn't help shouting excitedly.
"What are you shouting! Who can you blame for the evil you have done? Do you think that if you don't commit suicide, others will not dare to kill you! I have said the ugly things in front of you. If you dare to say even a word after you go out, you will Can't survive tonight!" Hang Huai said.
Xiong Pai was not stupid either. He knew that Hang Huai dared to let himself commit suicide and was prepared. He had no choice but to pick up the poison and said bitterly: "You bunch of sanctimonious traitors! You will not die well!"< br>
Hang Huai was not angry, just smiled.
Xiong Yan threw up his sleeves and left Hanghuai. He returned to his house and didn't speak for the whole night. He just sat in the hall and was in a daze for a long time. But just when he was about to put the poison into his mouth, Plainclothes guard Shen Xiang walked in and knocked down Xiong Pan's poison with a lead bullet:
"Sir, what are you going to do? Your Majesty is still waiting for your petition to request the imperial court to fully reopen the sea! Why die in such a hurry!"
"You, who are you?" Xiong Yan asked.
"Shen Xiang, the general banner of Jinyiwei, is currently the commander of the Internal Affairs Department of the West Factory. Now please let me and your subordinates come to the palace!"
After saying this, Shen Xiang, who was only a shadow, clapped his hands. Immediately, two more imperial guards fell down from the beam and lifted up the confused Yushi Xiong.
(End of chapter)