Chapter 2087 Restraint and Presentation
“You two brats, do you know who this is?” The disciples behind Lu Zhi suddenly became dissatisfied.
“Quiet, please, two boys, where is the smell and where is the chaos?” Lu Zhi said seriously.
"If this is an old cesspool, it's chaos. You don't understand logical relationships at all. That's right. The founder said that the biggest problem with Confucianism is that it never talks about logic and is far-fetched. It's first-rate. Since the time when Confucianism was the sole focus, logic has disappeared. They only modify their own theories based on the preferences of the emperor and ministers, and there is no longer any persistence." Child A said with disdain.
This is the characteristic of children:
Speak straightforwardly and honestly, without any regard for shame or dignity.
"Yes, if people are upright, things will be upright? If you are a gentleman, you can do good deeds? Isn't this nonsense? Confucius is still a sage. He can't tell the difference between near and far for days. How can you still count on you? Can you compare to Confucius?" Child B said with equal contempt.
Lu Zhi was so ashamed that he was speechless for a moment.
His idea has always been that as long as a gentleman is in power, the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe.
It’s okay for him to think this way, but more than a thousand years later, many people still think this way.
That's very sad.
It’s not that gentlemen are bad, but that doing things depends on ability and system. The two achieve each other.
Relying on personal integrity is the most unreliable thing, that is, falling into idealism.
Because an honest person will be tempted at the next moment, and a gentleman’s conclusion can only be given after death.
Just like Zhu Xi, some people say that he removed ashes, but there is no way to say this. No one can be sure whether he is a gentleman or not.
Anyway, he was not famous in later generations.
But in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, his reputation or importance in the imperial examination far exceeded that of Confucius and Mencius.
But when it comes to Confucius and Mencius in later generations, a lot of people still know about it. When you say who Zhu Xi is, maybe only one person in a hundred knows.
After Lu Zhi was shocked, he asked humbly: "Then how should I modify it?"
"You have to go and take a look first to see how the officials in our village are made. The people do things, instead of oppressing the people." Child B pointed to the door.
So Lu Zhi took his disciples and left the school.
He only felt dizzy.
Everything I learned before was impacted.
Logic?
Is it the trick of a famous artist?
They came to a cottage.
Observed carefully for two days.
I visited everything from the fields to the factory market in the village.
Then I discovered that the people here are divided into officials and officials, with the former coming up with ideas and plans.
The latter is responsible for implementation and doing practical things.
Officials move around, but officials basically stay the same and work in one place for a lifetime.
Clerics are technical staff.
They have their own upward channels.
Not recommended.
It relies on examinations and ratings.
Whoever has higher skills will be rated higher.
Whoever does something wrong will be punished.
In fact, Dahanzhou County is also divided into two categories.
It’s just not as clear as they are, and even officials are recommended.
It is so common for a family to occupy the official position of a state or county.
Technical personnel, the most typical ones are those who solve crimes, measure land, and calculate taxes.
These are officials.
Officials cannot interfere with their promotion, nor are they qualified to remove them.
As long as they get things done, they can sit back and relax.
When something goes wrong, as long as there are reasonable procedures in place, they can't be found.
After watching these for a few days, Lu Zhi found that although they were not very skilled in operation, there were still many stumbling blocks.
But at least it can be run and can collect taxes and recruit troops normally.
And among those officials, two or three out of ten are studying hard, reading various books, studying hard, saying that they are going to take the exam...
Okay, they all passed the test. A big man.
But having said that, the Three Kingdoms are the most important, so what does the later generations mean?
Only one of the ten people here can survive. If you don't roll well, you will die.
After seeing this, Lu Zhi suddenly felt that he was a big man, could he do this?
If the emperor cheers up, he is only in his 30s, and to be honest, he should be able to do it.
Because the Han Dynasty still has legitimacy and military power, and can still issue orders to various states and counties.
While thinking about it, Xun Yu knocked on the door and came in.
"Junior has met Lu Gong." Xun Yu said respectfully.
The other person’s present is the tomorrow that I once expected.
Of course now he doesn't expect it.
"Okay, who are you?" Lu Zhi felt respected now.
To be honest, no one in this village took him seriously.
You must know that outside, there are people who have to go to great lengths to seek the identity of a registered disciple, without even meeting them.
"Junior Xun Yu, Xun Wenruo, Yingchuan..."
Lu Zhi immediately knew the other party's origin.
"Okay, it turns out you and **..."
The two people had a deep friendship after talking about it.
This is the power of connection between aristocratic families.
Relationships can be found by beating around the bush.
"Mr. Lu has been here for a few days. I wonder if he has any advice?" Xun Yu asked.
"Alas, the great Han is dead." Lu Zhi sighed.
This is not about destroying the prestige of his own people, but it is a fact.
He has been an official for decades and has long seen its shortcomings.
There is chaos at the top and bottom, everyone is seeking wealth, local powers are separatist, and those with military power have different intentions.
A few days ago, I heard that there was another rebellion, with only a few thousand troops.
"No, the Han Dynasty will not perish, or we can make the Han Dynasty survive in another way." Some of Xun Yu's words were also infected with the habit of Wen Rensheng.
Wen Rensheng would not spoil them.
Knowledge is precious. Only students can transform themselves to adapt to new knowledge. There is absolutely no reason why new knowledge can transform themselves to adapt to students.
"How to do this?" Lu Zhi said seriously.
"We must protect the Han people. I heard Master say something before. He said that the court and the people can only establish a common concept under the invasion of foreign enemies. For example, we are all Han people, because others will kill you. When we are here, we will not distinguish whether you are an official or a beggar. As long as you live here, speak Chinese, and wear Chinese clothes, you are an enemy." Xun Yu said confidently.
"Well, that's true." Lu Zhi had also expelled grassland tribes and knew very well about their pasture-grazing.
That is cyclical. Once you cross the border, no matter who you are, young men and women will be snatched as slaves, the old, weak, sick and disabled will be killed, and everything will be robbed.
"I think we can start with this. Claiming that the Han Dynasty has protected us for four hundred years has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The king cannot be chosen, but the prime minister can be changed."
"The king does not have real power, but the prime minister does."< br>
"This is a good idea. The question is, will it lead to rebellion?" Lu Zhi asked rhetorically.
"So Master praised Huangfu Song a few days ago. Only when there are more professional soldiers with his character can this system have a foundation." Xun Yu praised.
"Uh..." Lu Zhi was a little ashamed. Because he had just persuaded Huangfu Song to send troops to attack Taihang Mountain privately without an edict.
Although he knew that it was unlikely to do so, at least there was still a chance of victory now, but not in the future.
But when he came here, he saw that the people here lived like a paradise.
He was glad that Huangfu Song did not listen to him.
“But after listening to those children’s words, I was deeply inspired. Only decent people cannot achieve this.”
"Yes, a gentleman cannot achieve this. We should rely on the formation of common concepts, coupled with the court system, and finally, the important matters of the court should be reported widely, so that everyone in the world can pay attention and know about them. Only with the power of thousands of people can we curb ambitions. Family ambition." Xun Yu said again.
"But if someone insists on facing the difficulties, those who hold military power have a knife, and they will use it." Lu Zhi knew very well the power of military power in his hands.
That’s why the emperor likes to let civil servants lead the army in battles, and then transfer them back after the battle is over, so as not to form an intricate army.
But this also resulted in soldiers not knowing the generals, and the generals not knowing the soldiers. Many of the teams that could fight in ancient times were known by a certain army.
"This is also a problem. In short, we can minimize interference as much as possible, and the most important thing is to train the few garrison troops in the capital. The other local armies follow the imperial edict and act." Xun Yu said .
Then Lu Zhi and Xun Yu discussed the current situation of the Han Dynasty in detail.
Danger is like a pile of eggs.
"Although the Yellow Turbans have been eliminated, the refugees have not been eliminated. Once something happens, they will definitely come back." Lu Zhi made an accurate judgment.
“This is another method my master said, to expand the land overseas and transport all the refugees and landless people overseas.” Xun Yu said.
"Above the sea, there are many dangers. In the wild land, there is no one out of ten. Oh, yes, yes, your master seems to be kind, but he is the way of heaven." Lu Zhi suddenly said He said something that Xun Yu didn't understand immediately.
However, Xun Yu thought of it quickly.
Yes, a boat of refugees can transport two hundred people, but Zhang Jiao's rebellion can only transport a million people.
Only five thousand ships can transport it at once. If it is transported separately, it will be transported in turns every day, and so many ships will not be used.
When these people go overseas, whether they live or die, they are no longer a hidden danger to the court.
Or maybe it is a hidden danger, but it will take at least five generations to take root in the local area and then counterattack. This will take a long time.
But when they counterattack, they face a mainland court with no refugees and internal stability. How can they compete?
Unless there is a big development in industry and commerce.
He suddenly felt a palpitation in his heart.
The seemingly gentle and benevolent Master actually shows no mercy when he makes strategies.
When it comes to going to sea, some people definitely don’t want to go, but if they don’t go, they will starve to death. People cannot resist hunger.
But Xun Yu thought for a while and defended:
"Master's every plan is for the long term."
"And Master also taught us, what should they do if they go overseas? Survival, how to level the land, how to deal with diseases, how to renovate the land to save more land, how to deal with the wild natives, how to produce more food and crops."
"Oh, Wen Ruo, tell me. ." Lu Zhi said very modestly.
I am not proud of my status as a great scholar at all.
"For example, you cannot store fertilizers anywhere conveniently. After going ashore, use fire to burn nearby plants, sprinkle quicklime into the standing water, and use strong alcohol to disinfect the body every day. These three measures can greatly reduce deaths." Xun Yu said carefully.
Each method is discussed in great detail.
It was definitely not a deliberate attempt to trick people into dying.
Thinking of this, Xun Yu breathed a sigh of relief again.
Yes, if you really want to kill the overpopulation, you don’t need to go to such trouble.
"I see. It seems that I use my villain's heart to save a gentleman's heart." Lu Zhi laughed at himself without hesitation.
He guessed part of it right.
If you want to launch the great voyage in advance, you need countless lives to fill it.
Although Wen Rensheng did not do this intentionally, the objective result was that too much manpower was consumed during the voyage.
Lu Zhi then asked many more questions.
Xun Yu explained everything in detail.
After listening, Lu Zhi couldn't help but sigh.
The gap is too big.
When did the Han Dynasty care about those detailed knowledge? Everyone talks about Tao.
Even if there are a few capable ministers here and there, they will summarize it by themselves and form a reliable agricultural book, which will then be passed down.
However, the imperial court did not pay much attention to such agricultural books and work books. Anyway, if they were carved on stone and became classics, they would not have a share...
Don't look at the ministers who all said that they should emphasize agriculture. Suppress business, but the more something is missing, the more it says.
The oppression of the people is becoming more and more ruthless, often charging 10 yuan per mu.
There are also some three elders in Dahan Township who encourage farmers, but have they really summed up these experiences?
Most of them spend their days leisurely drinking, and how many of them worry about introducing advanced agricultural equipment?
No.
It is only through spontaneity and the attention of the court, and one or two capable ministers, that this kind of thing can be promoted.
Lu Zhi was right. The instinct of the feudal court was to turn slower and slower, and the more it turned, the less willing it was to turn. This was because the founding emperor was pulling at the beginning, but later it gradually became unable to turn.
It is better to do less than to do more.
For example, in the late Ming Dynasty, Xu Guangqi discovered sweet potatoes, potatoes and corn. He went to the fields to plant them himself and presented them to the emperor, hoping that this could solve the world's great hunger.
As a result, decades later, it was not until the Manchu and Qing Dynasties that it began to be gradually popularized.
Summary.
There are also very few practices that go to great lengths to promote.
In the final analysis, doing things is still too tiring, and there is no reward. It is far less easy than building a relationship.
Of ten people who do things, only one can be promoted because of his outstanding performance;
Out of ten people who have connections, three will be promoted. Over time, the court system will be filled with people who do nothing.
Then Lu Zhi saw that it was getting late and felt uncomfortable, so he regretfully sent Xun Yu away.
Xun Yu had no choice but to say goodbye. He wanted to talk by candlelight at night, but Mr. Lu was obviously in poor health.
Suddenly Xun Yu also found it funny.
Obviously doctors are so important, why didn’t the emperor properly order the development of imperial doctors and sort them out?
This is related to your own wealth and life.
He also knew how high the infant mortality rate was, and the royal family was no exception.
This is retribution!
When the emperor chose to only respect Confucianism and reject hundreds of schools of miscellany, medicine also went astray, and in the end he suffered retribution.
This is what Master said: "In a system, the biggest beneficiary will also be the biggest victim."
Yes, the emperor is rich and has thousands of people, but he can't help but suffer from the cold.
What did you do early?
If you study this sutra and its meaning every day, you don’t know how to make great efforts to sort out the medical skills.
Even if the research is not good at the moment, at least the attitude should be shown, right?
At least when you are an official, you have to vigorously select people who are proficient in medical skills, right?
But no.
Maybe people have the characteristic of forgetting the pain when their scars are healed. They think that if they are healed this time, they won’t need it next time.
Xun Yu thought of this and walked on the road, and couldn't help but say: "Humans are stupid, emotionally controlled animals. Even if something is obviously beneficial to themselves, they still follow their emotions to destroy them. ”
This is his retelling of the Master’s words.
I didn’t understand it before, but now the more I do things, the more I understand.
We have to use systems and common concepts to suppress the stupid side of people.
For example, the most stupid emperor now, the emperor who only knows about pleasure and has no scruples.
It’s because there is no system that can restrain him.
And based on Confucianism, the emperor must be respected more and more.
A bad emperor can bring the court into the abyss.
(End of this chapter)