Chapter 606: Hell will not be empty and I will not become a Buddha, and all sentient beings will be saved for Founder Bodhi
Zhu Yijun recognized many editorials by Lin Fucheng and Li Zhi, saying that the Ming Dynasty has lost its soul, the alienation of power from people, the alienation of religion from people, The impact of alienation on production and life.
Xiaoyao Yiwen was in full swing, but very few people followed the discussions between Lin Fucheng and Li Zhi.
On the one hand, these are based on practice and in-depth observation. For pen editors, it is difficult to say why, because most pen editors do not have the ability to practice them. This is what everyone else says.
On the other hand, these discussions are too in-depth and can easily lead to criticism.
The major newspapers did not say anything, but the more conservative ministers continued to report to stop this kind of treasonous discussion.
Even in the second chapter of the revised Alienation of Power, there is not a single word mentioned about Emperor Sejong and the late emperor, but people can always naturally associate it, because Emperor Sejong did whatever he wanted and the late emperor took it for granted. It didn't take long, it was an insinuation.
It even alarmed two conservatives in the Jiangwu School. The Jiangwu School offered sacrifices to Liu Xian and Shi Maohua. One of them came from Sichuan and the other from Shaanxi. They were both battle-hardened men. Shi Maohua When they entered the capital, they criticized the capital's atmosphere for being too bold. After several editorials were published in newspapers, the two men immediately wrote a memorial to express their opposition.
"Your Majesty, Lin Fucheng and Li Zhi are protected by Your Majesty. If they had any extremely bold remarks in the past, I should just turn a blind eye as if they were authorized by Your Majesty. But such nonsense is an arrogance that subverts the country. Those words should be severely punished! Otherwise, this group of scholars will follow suit in the future.”
“Yang Tinghe and Yang Shen made nonsense of the 150-year-old dynasty’s supporter, and the death of Zhengyi. Today! There will be endless disasters!" Shi Maohua expressed his attitude extremely excitedly.
Shi Maohua was reminding His Majesty that if this unhealthy trend is allowed to spread, from making insinuations to blaming the late emperor and Emperor Sejong, it will slowly turn into questioning His Majesty, and then undermine the New Deal and subvert the Ming Dynasty.
The Ming Dynasty is your Majesty's world, not the world of Yang Tinghe and his son, let alone the penman's world. They are not responsible for history, but His Majesty is responsible for history.
"Be patient and don't be impatient. Be patient and don't be impatient." Zhu Yijun motioned to the two of them to sit down and talk without being overly worried and nervous. Then he took out Li Zhi's original text, handed it to Feng Bao and said: "Two Take a look at this.”
Shi Maohua was already angry, but after reading the original, he became even more angry! !
It turns out that Li Zhi had already accused Shizong and the late emperor in the original text!
“Such unfaithful and unfilial people should be allowed to fend for themselves on the grassland. They must study peacefully and their ancestors can live peacefully and down-to-earth for generations. Relying on the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, in their eyes, the stability they take for granted is a luxury they can only dream of outside of the Ming Dynasty!" After reading the original text, Shi Maohua was so angry that his head ached.
The original and revised versions have the same proposition, but the arguments have been changed.
"Does Governor Shi think that what Li Zhi said is wrong? Does power not be willful, or does power not make people take it for granted?" Zhu Yijun asked with a smile.
Shi Maohua thought for a while, but Shi Maohua still agreed with Li Zhi's point of view. He shook his head and said: "He is right, but he can't say that! He can give examples of ministers, but he should not criticize the emperor. "
"Isn't he an official? If he had the guts, he would be like Hai Rui, carrying coffins and admonishing, making insinuations and being weird. "
It's okay, just blame Chen Shan like Hai Rui. Hai Rui has already blazed a trail, all he has to do is follow the lead. What he said really makes sense and he can be remonstrated with.
Shi Maohua has always hoped that the Ming Dynasty would open the Western Regions again. If Your Majesty is caught up in this kind of public opinion, then Shi Maohua may not see the day when the Ming Dynasty opens the Western Regions again. He even told Nai Wengdu about family sacrifices. Can't do it anymore.
This is Shi Maohua’s worry.
From a seemingly reasonable starting point, he stirred up public opinion, and then used the public opinion to influence government affairs, amplifying and doubling it. After so many years, Shi Maohua has seen a lot. What should he really say, and Hai Rui Same thing, put your life on the scale and let me know!
Jiajing Jiajing, every house is clean, which is much more lethal than Li Zhi's words about yin and yang and weirdness.
"Your Majesty, Luchuan is attacking Taungoo. These guys are so vociferous. If they start to promote civil and military affairs again, I am worried that the front line will be tied up." Liu Xian explained himself. The reason for coming was that he was afraid of becoming civilized and violent.
Ada Khan was beheaded in public, and the Tuman Khan was eating and waiting to die in the capital. The crisis in the north has been resolved, so it seems inevitable that the horse will be released to Nanshan. The Ming Dynasty spent 11 million military expenditures a year , accounting for nearly half of the Ming Dynasty's annual income. At this time, it is very appropriate to set off civil and military affairs no matter how you look at it.
"What the two dear friends said is absolutely true." Zhu Yijun thought for a while and said: "Let's do this, let's hold a spring review on March 18th. Just in time, Li Rusong led the cavalry camp, I will be returning to Beijing in a few days. "
The Spring and Autumn Parade is an ancestral tradition. The scale of each Spring and Autumn Parade is different, which can represent a certain trend. As long as the Spring and Autumn Parade is held normally. , all represent that the imperial court is Zhenwu.
If you really want to promote culture and martial arts, you have to ask the warriors of the Ming Dynasty whether they agree. Only by showing deterrence in a physical sense can this group of cheap Confucians be frightened, dare not talk nonsense, and public opinion will not get out of control.
"Your Majesty is wise." Liu Xian and Shi Maohua looked at each other and sang a hymn.
The reason why they came here to ask questions is actually to know the emperor's will. His Majesty's will is extremely important. What they are most worried about is that His Majesty himself has a martial heart. Through Li Zhi and Lin Fucheng, Big loudspeaker, spread the word.
Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Juzheng and said with a smile: "Sir, what is Confucianism?"
"Your Majesty, Confucianism is a kind of deception." Zhang Juzheng bowed his head and said: "The Doctrine of the Mean is a lie."
Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Juzheng and laughed. In fact, the courtiers did not understand why Zhu Yijun indulged Li Zhi and Lin Fucheng so much. In their opinion, it was a bit unnecessary. After telling Shi Maohua and Liu Xian how to deal with it, Zhu Yijun wanted to explain The reason why he allows them to exist.
The courtiers did not understand His Majesty’s plans, but Zhang Juzheng understood the Emperor best. He knew why His Majesty indulged Li Zhi and Lin Fucheng.
Zhang Juzheng held his hands, looked at Shi Maohua, and said: "On the surface, Confucius spoke of benevolence, Meng Sheng spoke of righteousness, and benevolence and righteousness are Confucianism, but is this really the case?"
"From the Confucian world of great harmony, We know that the harmonious world that it pursues, in which everyone has their own merits in the official order, and in which seniority and inferiority are respected, is actually denying fairness."
"Using soft morality without any mandatory binding force. To restrain carnivores; to use hard, mandatory penalties to restrain poor coolies is deception, denial of fairness, and obvious bias.”
Punishment restrains poor coolies because in Confucian values, poor coolies do not have enough material foundation to learn benevolence and righteousness.
If you have sufficient warehouses, you will know the etiquette; if you have enough food and clothing, you will know the honor and disgrace. The other way around is that if you have insufficient warehouses, you will not know etiquette; if you do not have enough food and clothing, you will not know the honor and disgrace. If you do not know the honor and disgrace of the etiquette, you will not be able to use moral restraint, but only through the law. .
This is a typical fallacy. The Dun Taiyuan Marquises of the Ming Dynasty were also human beings. Most of them were born in poverty, but their morals were much higher than those of the humble Confucians.
The reason why Confucianism can become a prominent school and a standard for the ruling class is that morality restrains meat eaters and punishment restrains producers. Confucianism depends on the existence of the ruling class, and the ruling class naturally embraces Confucianism. , Confucianism is an excellent tool for governance.
The courtiers were also a little confused as to why the emperor, as the head of the ruling class, denied Confucianism and compiled the "Collection of Scholars".
The freedom discussed by Li Zhi and others, to be precise, the limited freedom that allows people to truly be human, including criticism of Shizong and the late emperors, is all to get rid of this dilemma.
In fact, people like Li Zhi are more like the Legalists. The legalists, who pursue the principle that princes break the law and are equally guilty as the common people, try to use things like social contracts to forcibly restrict the behavior of the ruling class.
For example, Shang Yang made it clear: If the law does not work, you must violate it from above. The established legal rules cannot be universally observed because the effectiveness of the law has been destroyed and trampled on from top to bottom;
For example, Han Feizi said in the Youdu chapter: The law is not noble, and the rope is unyielding. song. When the law is imposed, a wise man cannot refuse it, and a brave man cannot dare to fight for it. Don't avoid ministers when punished, and don't spare ordinary people when you reward good deeds.
That is to say, laws and rules cannot be attached to the powerful, and the ink line should not be inclined to the bend. The wise cannot escape the punishable behavior within the law, and the brave dare not fight. Punishing crimes does not evade ministers, and rewarding merits does not evade common people. This is completely different from the Confucian idea that officials should not be punished.
“Governor Shi, Your Majesty just wants the people of Ming Dynasty to take a breather. Your Majesty allows them to speak nonsense, and you also hope that by regulating yourself, you can correct the mistakes of those above and the evil of those below, and then regulate them. There are only carnivores in the world." Zhang Juzheng explained clearly the reason why His Majesty did this.
Setting an example is the best way His Majesty can think of. Just like those arrogant and extravagant things on Jiafei Street, His Majesty has never enjoyed them, so how can these people enjoy them! This is transgression!
Public order and good customs that even your Majesty dare not violate, let alone your Majesty’s class.
Zhang Juzheng actually does not agree with this method. This is a bit hard for His Majesty. Zhang Juzheng has to bear the abuse. His disapproval is not because Zhang Juzheng does not want to bear the abuse, but because Zhang Juzheng thinks it is useless.
Your Majesty’s frugality is known to the world, even the Queen of England knows it! But Jiangnan's powerful right-wingers fought against wealth when they should, and when they should compete for luxury, they even intensified their efforts to make the dregs of the Japanese country, such as Roppongi Kaguanjun, a huge force.
The only way Zhang Juzheng can think of is to kill. Killing a little will definitely not stop it, but getting tens of thousands of people like the Hongwu years will definitely stop the trend of extravagance.
Han Feizi also mentioned this in Youdu Chapter: There is nothing better than punishment to strengthen official prestige, eliminate prostitution, and stop fraud and hypocrisy.
In order to rectify the administration of officials, announce the punishment names, eliminate the trend of promiscuity and laziness, and prohibit the evil of fraud and hypocrisy, no method is more effective than the punishment names.
Zhu Yijun said that Zhang Juzheng is a Legalist at heart. It is also for this reason that Zhang Juzheng's examination method is to incorporate meat-eaters, more specifically the elected official class, into a rule, and those who need to compete In the environment, the mediocre are inferior and the capable are superior.
Confucianism is a scam. This is Zhang Juzheng’s outrageous theory, which created a seemingly reasonable utopia. In fact, in the name of benevolence and righteousness, it completely abandoned the pursuit of fairness, and even abandoned the pursuit of relative fairness. Even relative fairness is disappearing, so it becomes inevitable to redistribute the means of production every few hundred years.
"I see." Shi Maohua was also a Jinshi. He had been a border governor for so many years. Zhang Juzheng's words were very clear, and Shi Maohua naturally understood.
There is a legend in Buddhism that Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva once swore that he would not become a Buddha until hell was empty and all sentient beings would be saved by Founder Bodhi.
Shi Maohua doesn’t know whether this is the case, but His Majesty is indeed doing this. Shi Maohua has never seen an emperor living so frugally.
After Shi Maohua understood the logic of His Majesty's actions, he immediately stopped his opposition. The main reason was that His Majesty had promised to hold a grand parade to promote military power. As long as it was not the beginning of civil war and martial arts, this was enough.
Li Rusong, deputy commander-in-chief of the Beijing camp, took Tiqi back to the Beijing camp from Baoding Prefecture. When he went there, he took the official road post road, and when he came back, he took the Chi road. From the Ming Dynasty to Baoding The galloping road in the mansion has been opened to traffic smoothly, and the horses and baggage are all placed on the train pulled by the latest Shengping No. 3 steam engine.
Li Rusong sat in the carriage slightly uneasily, looking out the window, frowning. According to the driving distance, it only takes four and a half hours to get from Baoding Mansion to the capital. What is this concept? Morning departure and evening arrival.
When he came, it took a full day and a half to get from Jingying to Baoding Prefecture.
Chidao deployed his troops faster than the cavalry camp.
The three cavalry camps that Ming Dynasty spent a lot of money to build became dispensable under Chidao. Indeed, there is indeed a problem of the last kilometer on the battlefield. The Ming Dynasty’s galloping roads cannot be like human blood vessels, covering every corner of the Ming Dynasty. When they reach the place, they still need to continue marching, and the mobility of the cavalry can still be reflected. However, Chidao's ability to quickly deploy troops still made the cavalry a little embarrassed.
Li Rusong's uneasiness is actually uneasiness about the unknown. After Ming Dynasty had Chidao, many of their past marching experiences were slowly losing their effectiveness, and new experiences had not yet been formed. This is The uneasiness of the unknown.
"You're back in the capital in the blink of an eye?" When Li Rusong got off the bus, he still looked at the brand new Beidaying station with some confusion.
The station in Beidaying gradually turned from a small platform into a large station with several lanes. Trains pulled by iron horses came with billowing smoke and sharp whistles. Driving further and further away, Li Rusong stared blankly at the vehicles driving away. The Ming Dynasty was really changing with each passing day.
"Back?" Qi Jiguang stood on the platform of the station, saw Li Rusong looking around, walked over, and said with a smile.
"I met the general."
"Duoli, how did it feel to ride back in the car?" Qi Jiguang asked Li Rusong how he felt.
Li Rusong looked at the big guy behind him and said in a daze: "If you march with an iron horse, you can enter the battle as quickly as possible. If the enemy wants to wait for work, he may be hit all over. This will Is this thing so powerful now? Thirty-six horsepower.”
With three thousand people in a regiment, a thirty-six-horsepower Shengping No. 3 can actually pull fifty. If forced to do so, we could draw about a hundred people. This time the cavalry camp returned to Beijing from Baoding Prefecture. The Emperor of Ming Dynasty decreed that it should be regarded as a stress test. A total of one thousand large and small motorcycles from Shengping No. 1 to Shengping No. 3 were dispatched. More cars.
Qi Jiguang looked at the steam locomotive behind him that was still emitting residual heat, and said helplessly: "There are only four Shengping No. 3s with 36 horsepower. Alas, Da Sikong does not dare to compete with Yuan Fu and Ci Fu. The number of iron horses can only be eaten as leftovers. "
The iron horses are a good thing, but because of the limited production, Yuanfu and Cifu are grabbing them, and the Ministry of Industry can't get much, so they put it into Chidao's latest. There were only four of the Shengping No. 3 models, and the rest were sent to the official factory.
This is also the reason why Shen Shixing wants to build an iron horse factory in Songjiang Prefecture. More iron horse factories, higher horsepower iron horses, and higher output can all promote the development of the Ming Dynasty.
Li Rusong shook his head and said: "The main reason is that the Chidao has not yet reached Jiayuguan, and the reopening of the Western Region is still being planned. If the Gansu section is completed now and the reopening of the Western Region is put on the agenda, everything will have to make way for the army's conquest."
"The Grand Parade will be held in three days. Be ready to lead the way for His Majesty." Qi Jiguang stopped discussing the Iron Horse and talked about the specific matters of the Grand Parade.
Tiema's freight has gradually formed a certain scale in the turbulent time. The freight per mile in Ming Dynasty is declining rapidly, but it is still very expensive. There are still many things to do, but It has gradually transformed from His Majesty's big toy into a monster pulling goods. The scene of iron horses whizzing past and galloping pulling heavy goods can no longer attract people to stop and watch.
The Iron Horse has also become one of the important fulcrums of coal-silver convection in the Ming Dynasty.
In Qi Jiguang's view, the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty were always discussing the liquidity of silver or currency, but Qi Jiguang cared more about the liquidity of goods.
Between more goods or more money, Qi Jiguang prefers more goods. Only more goods can promote the growth and circulation of money. Without enough goods, money is just Just a mountain of silver nuggets.
The Ming Dynasty is rapidly radiating new vitality inside and outside. This is a magnificent and unprecedented era, but people who are in the midst of great changes are not aware of the drastic changes.
On March 18, before dawn, Li Rusong led the cavalry battalion into Beijing from Deshengmen. Because he was riding military horses, he did not carry firearms, but all-color Mo Dao. The Mo Dao is one foot long, with a double-edged blade that is two feet and one inch long. The handle is wrapped with a red hemp rope.
In fact, from the middle and late Tang Dynasty, this kind of long-handled sword gradually withdrew from the battlefield because it gradually lost its use environment. The Mo Dao, which weighs fifteen kilograms, is a unique weapon for elite swordsmen. , only the elite among the elite can wield this kind of sword on the battlefield, and replacing it with a crossbow or firearm can kill more effectively.
The Ming Dynasty specifically built this kind of weapon that was not suitable for the current battlefield environment. Its main purpose was also to express the political needs of inheriting the Tang Dynasty system, and also to promote military power. After all, this kind of big guy looks particularly bluffing. .
The early morning light was still dim, and a cavalry camp of three thousand people had already arrived in front of the Meridian Gate to wait in formation.
The fresh air passes through the golden watch, and the cold light shines on the iron clothes. The uniform and neat Mo Dao is carried on the shoulders by the elite soldiers of the cavalry camp. The Mo Dao's blade and armor reflect the morning sun and shine brightly. , which is a concrete embodiment of Ming Dynasty's martial ethics.
After Wuzong fell into the water, it was not until the Wanli period that the Spring and Autumn Festival began to be held normally. This was part of Zhang Juzheng's restoration of the ancestral law.
The courtiers waiting in front of the Meridian Gate couldn't help but murmur in their hearts when they saw such a military appearance. Even Anda Khan was beheaded in public, but the emperor still liked to resort to violence so much!
Look at these sharp soldiers. When the emperor gives an order, who will the bright blades in their hands be aimed at? Whose head will be chopped off?
Mo's sword is so heavy that it can definitely cut off the head neatly with one strike!
Amidst the sound of drums and horns, His Majesty the Emperor, dressed in bright armor, rode a tall horse and slowly walked out of the Meridian Gate, then reined in his horse lightly and looked at Li Rusong.
"Your Majesty, Li Rusong, has been ordered to pick up the troops! I represent the Beijing Camp with more than 11,300 elite soldiers. Your Majesty, please go to the Peking Camp to inspect the military horses!" Li Rusong drove his horse forward, turned over and dismounted, and gave a half salute. , shouted loudly.
"Yes, let's drive to Beida Camp. General Li has worked hard." Zhu Yijun nodded and said calmly: "The Ming army is so majestic!"
"Your Majesty is mighty!"
"I obey the order!" Li Rusong stood up and walked towards the white elephant behind him. He was wearing armor, but he still climbed up the white elephant nimbly and carried the Mo Dao.
Feng Bao shook his fly whisk and shouted in a high voice: "Get off!"
The whole ceremony was solemn and solemn, and all the officials of the Ming Dynasty followed the guard of honor, but the speed was not very fast. Fast, just slow steps.
The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty arrived at the loyal Beida camp again. He reined in his horse, looked at the elite soldiers of the Beijing camp on both sides of the formation, waved his hand, and shouted loudly: "The Ming army is mighty!"< br>
"Your Majesty is mighty!"
The sharp soldiers of the Beijing camp roared in unison, shaking the mountains and rivers, and soaring into the sky.
The loud shouts that shook the sky startled the birds in the distance, and also frightened some people with ulterior motives.
This year's Spring and Autumn Parade was no different from previous years. The uniform infantry and cavalry battalions walked past the viewing platform, and then the elite soldiers of the Ming Dynasty's capital camp demonstrated a queuing and shooting tactics. The well-trained soldiers of the Beijing camp completed the display amidst the smoke.
When the thirty-pound artillery slowly passed by the viewing platform, everyone looked at the black muzzle and clearly realized that the Ming Emperor was full of martial virtue.
This is a very, very clear signal. The Ming Dynasty will not stop its military expansion because of Jing'an in the north. If anyone tries to stir up public opinion, it will be licking blood.
Zhu Yijun looked at Duke Feng next to him. As he grew older, Qi Jiguang gradually handed over many affairs of the Beijing camp to the young men of the new generation. Qi Jiguang is now responsible for military discipline. This is decentralization. After all, Now that he is the Duke of Feng, it is easy for the emperor to have the illusion of power-loving if he is as in charge of every detail as before.
"Your Majesty?" Qi Jiguang asked doubtfully. His Majesty looked at him for a long time. Qi Jiguang was a little confused. The parade went smoothly, showing that the Ming army was neat and orderly. It shocked the younger generation and successfully completed His Majesty's task. assigned tasks.
Your Majesty, if you have any dissatisfaction, wouldn’t it be convenient to mention it in front of everyone?
"Nothing, why doesn't Qi Shuai send his two sons to the capital camp?" Zhu Yijun said with a smile: "Qi Shuai has been in charge of the capital camp for many years, but I think Qi Shuai's eldest son and third son, They are all good, and they can work in the capital camp."
"Your Majesty, they failed the selection of elite soldiers, so they went to Xunjun." Qi Jiguang answered this question.
Qi Jiguang had five sons, all of whom were born to concubines. His wife Wang was infertile, so Qi Jiguang took in three concubines. The second son died young, and the remaining four sons have grown up. However, the sons of Feng Guogong, None of them took up their posts in Beijing camp.
"Don't avoid relatives when promoting virtuous people. Li Rusong is twelve years younger and can probably achieve the standards set by Qi Shuai." Zhu Yijun felt that Qi Jiguang was too strict with his sons. Even those standards could not be passed by Zhu Yijun.
The Tiger Power Bow weighs one hundred and twenty kilograms, the draw distance is two feet and eight minutes, and nine out of ten arrows hit the target. By this standard, Zhu Yijun cannot achieve it.
There are a hundred thousand troops in the Beijing camp, and there are only twenty-eight people who can do this.
Qi Jiguang thought for a while, shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, I am the Duke of Fengguo. If the children go to the Beijing camp, they must have abilities far beyond ordinary people. If you cannot convince others, you can't convince them. Don’t go in well.”
Qi Jiguang is the general. When the children enter the Beijing camp, they will definitely receive a lot of preferential treatment, because they will definitely be called Shaoshuai Qi and will be stared at by countless pairs of eyes. This involves the word fairness. Since there is no one who is superior to others, Yes, it’s better not to come to Beijing Camp to destroy the little bit of fairness that was finally created.
The Jingying Camp is His Majesty’s. Qi Jiguang has never regarded it as his private property. The Jingying Camp eats food from His Majesty and wears His Majesty’s clothes.
"Except for the eldest son, the other three sons have been kind to thousands of households and given to General Zhaoyong." Zhu Yijun looked at Qi Jiguang and said, "Don't refuse."
The eldest son will inherit. He holds the title of Duke Feng, so he is the other three sons.
As long as Qi Jiguang had mastered the skills of supporting his troops and respecting himself, he would not have been separated from his wife and children. Even when he was sick, he had no money for medical treatment. It is really detestable for a generation of heroes to be so down and out.
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, a small station was set up to train troops, and Yuan Shikai was born through the training.
Now, Qi Jiguang does not even allow his son to enter the Beijing camp. Even in Zhu Yijun's view, Qi Jiguang's third son Qi Changguo is already capable of taking a big position, but Qi Jiguang still sets a high threshold and will Qi Jiguang Chang Guo refused to allow him to come to the capital to become a young commander.
The threshold is set so high specifically to avoid suspicion.
When Zhu Yijun returned to Tonghe Palace, it was already sunset. He turned on the lime blowtorch and opened the memorials arranged on the table.
This first memorial made Zhu Yijun frown. Shen Shixing was in trouble. The court and local dignitaries started wrestling around a whip method.
This time it came in a big way.
(End of this chapter)