Chapter 346: The hero turned against the thief, just in a thought!
The hall was deathly quiet.
No sound was made.
Li Shan was silent for a long time, with an uncertain look in his eyes.
Xia Zhibai's words gave him a huge impact on his heart, and even gave him a different understanding of himself.
Nowadays, many meritorious officials in the court regard themselves as heroes, domineering and arrogant. He himself is actually the same, but as Xia Zhibai said, they were not like this before, but they gradually changed after they were in high positions.
And Xia Zhibai pointed out why.
Because virtue is not matched!
As the founding heroes of the Ming Dynasty, they undoubtedly made great contributions to the founding of the Ming Dynasty. This is something that no one can doubt. Therefore, at the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, they were assigned titles in turn, some were Dukes, and some were Marquises. , as well as counts, viscounts and barons.
None of them had any objection to the reward.
They all thought it was reasonable.
Xia Zhibai also recognized this point, but he had different opinions on placing heroes in high positions. People like them may be suitable for taking over the country, but many of them are actually not suitable for taking over the country. Qualified.
Because of this.
They hate change and others climbing up the ladder.
Even hate new things.
Because these things are all teasing their heartstrings and playing with their sensitive nerves, because most of them are not so capable of adapting, so many people encounter "talented" and "able" people. 'People, especially officials who are against them, will become furious, because the existence of these people confirms their 'incompetence' in governing the country.
But as the founding heroes, how could they be willing to retreat behind the scenes?
Therefore, he used the power in his hands to suppress and bully these people, but in essence, it was a manifestation of lack of confidence in his own abilities. After understanding this, Li Shanchang gradually understood why many generals he knew well were Known as the "Arrogant Soldier", many officials are keen to unite the party because this is a way to protect themselves.
They do not accept anyone to challenge their status, question their authority, or question their achievements.
What ultimately manifests itself is taking credit, being arrogant, and arrogant, because this is the best way most people can think of to cover up their "incompetence."
Not even one!
This fact is cruel and even heartless.
As the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty, he was regarded as an "incompetent person".
No one can accept this.
But to a certain extent, this is true, because there are specialties in the arts, and most people do not have the ability to handle politics well. Moreover, most of them, the heroes, even have trouble managing a county, and they are brave enough to do so. , lack of intelligence.
And just like Xia Zhibai said, no one will admit it, no one will even realize it.
What they always think is that they are the founding heroes of the country and should enjoy more honor and wealth. Not only them, but also their descendants have the same idea, thinking that they are superior to others and are destined to go straight up.
But when they are in their position and encounter something they cannot handle, they will inevitably have to listen to the people around them, and problems will naturally arise.
Xia Zhibai's unique insights are so sharp that it makes people's hair stand on end.
Even Li Shanchang himself felt a sinking feeling.
He also gradually understood why Hu Weiyong and others had the intention to rebel, because in Hu Weiyong's view, from the emperor to the officials, most people were not as capable as him, but they enjoyed higher status than himself. With his status and title, he naturally felt unfair and even rebellious in his heart. The reason why His Majesty is so angry at many meritorious officials is probably because he sees that these people are not talented enough.
But he doesn't know it yet, so he does evil things.
It's just because of the friendship in the past that it's not easy to kill him, but if someone really goes overboard, His Majesty will take action angrily.
Li Shan gave a long sigh: "In his position, he will seek his own government."
"I have learned a lesson."
Xia Zhibai smiled lightly and said: "Throughout the dynasties, the founding achievements have been the most difficult thing for the empire to deal with. Especially since the Tang Dynasty, the civil and military branches have been separated. Many officials are only proficient in one thing, and they are not enterprising and arrogant. They have never been The hero of the founding of the country has gradually become a stumbling block to the development of the empire.”
"Especially these people are very accustomed to forming groups. The weaker and more incompetent they are, the more they like to form groups. Their own right to speak and influence can be said to be most vividly displayed in forming groups, and then to a great extent hinder the empire's progress. Progress, this is why the founding heroes of the country have been purged in every dynasty.”
"Because I don't have eyesight, and because I don't have self-knowledge."
"Everyone in the world knows that 'when the birds are gone, a good bow is hidden; when a cunning rabbit dies, the running dogs are cooked', but few people know that many times, they are looking for their own death. They are too greedy for power, too pursuing glory and wealth, and often just It will arouse the suspicion of the emperor, so it is actually wise to retreat at the right time.”
"Conquering the world is different from taking over the world!"
"It's a pity that many people in the world don't understand, or they understand but pretend to be confused."
"Everything in the world is bustling for profit and change."
"No one can escape the word profit!"
"However, how many people can do it if the world that I have worked so hard to conquer is handed over to others to govern? How many people really have such a broad mind and tolerance? Therefore, from an objective perspective, I feel sorry for those officials who are incompetent. , is very unwelcome, but on the other hand, it is also understandable.”
"Just have to have a degree."
"If you go too far, heroes and rebels can be separated in a matter of seconds."
"In my opinion, the founding heroes should be given preferential treatment, and they should also be given a splendor and wealth, but it should be more about offering them up, rather than letting them all sit on chairs. They should have the status they deserve. But the real power needs to be reduced.”
"Advance and retreat at the same time must be orderly!"
"Sitting in one position will annoy others."
"There is a saying in the Tao Te Ching that makes perfect sense: 'There is a way in the world, but horses use dung; there is no way in the world, and soldiers and horses are born in the suburbs. No disaster is greater than not being satisfied, and no fault is greater than wanting to gain. Therefore, the contentment of contentment is always enough. . '"
"Control your desires to maintain lasting satisfaction!"
"It's a pity that most people in the world have so many desires that they can't satisfy."
“In the end, most of them can only run counter to what they want to pursue.”
"In the eyes of future generations, all this is a lack of order. Since the Qin system, there have been big problems with the tenure of officials. However, in all dynasties, due to the power and influence of the heroes, they can only pretend to be I don’t know, but by going backward step by step, I have allowed my desires to grow.”
"In the end, both sides suffer!"
(End of chapter)