Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 224
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, since the imperial examination system, a special local governance system-gentry co-governance.

The gentry is generally composed of officials who have committed to official positions, scholars, scholars, and local people of high morals.

Like a rich businessman, powerful, sorry, you can only be regarded as a local tyrant and cannot participate in local governance.

Unlike the gentry on radio, film and television, most of the gentry in reality do not live in fish and meat villages.

On the contrary, he will spread his kindness, build bridges and roads in his spare time, and help his neighbors in times of disaster. On the surface, he is beyond reproach.

However, the filth in private is difficult to measure. Tax evasion, annexation of land, resistance to the government, grafting and taxation are all their specialties.

The image of the government is ugly, but they are bright and upright, and they regard themselves as good people.

Therefore, when the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom formed a regiment, the gentry responded with a lot of response, and Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang were nothing more than the same.

In the late Ming Dynasty, the inland gentry could still co-govern with the government, but in the south of the Yangtze River, the gentry overwhelmed the government.

"Student Feng Xianzong, greet His Royal Highness King Yu!"

Under the summons, a young man with a medium build and a handsome face walked over gracefully.

Dressed in a white gown, with a jade pendant around his waist and a square scarf on his head, his facial features are well-proportioned, and the loose robe has the temperament of an official robe, which makes people feel good.

"Feng Xiucai is a talented person, what can I teach you?"

Zhu Yixi leaned slightly, with a smile on his face, looking eager for talents.

Feng Xianzong was taken aback, he seemed to see that the monarchs of all countries in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period were tolerant, magnanimous, and thirsty for talents.

He was certain in his heart, and immediately calmed down, cupping his hands and saying:
"Students have heard that His Highness descended from a high platform to sacrifice to the late emperor. I wonder if there is such a thing?"

"That's right!" Zhu Yixi nodded slightly, and sat upright: "The false king Duoduo, who stole the throne and entered the Central Plains under the guise of revenge, is actually the enemy of Ming Dynasty. It's over!"

With these words, King Yu raised himself to the top.

I am defending the clothes of the Han people. Confucius and other old people have to give me a thumbs up.

"His Royal Highness's move naturally attracts the attention of the world."

Feng Xianzong hurriedly said, his eyes were bright: "However, Nanjing has established a new emperor, and His Highness intends to overthrow it. Do you want to become the emperor?"

"That's right, after His Royal Highness became a clan, he was also named a prince. It is inevitable to follow Han Zhaolie's example."

"presumptuous--"

"absurd!!"

The generals couldn't help scolding, glaring at such rebellious words.

In other words, speaking so conclusively opened the curtain and made them angry.

This kind of thing can only be done but not said, and it is really rebellious to say it, especially now that the prestige of the Nanjing court has not been shaken.

"This king is loyal to the court."

Zhu Yixi hurriedly stood up, with a look of panic on his face, he cupped his hands in the direction of Nanjing in the east and said: "Be loyal, the sun and the moon will shine, so don't speak nonsense."

Suppressing the anger in his heart, His Royal Highness King Yu's acting skills have soared to the peak.

"Students naturally believe it too!"

Feng Xianzong smiled, cupped his hands and said: "But there are people in the world, but not necessarily."

"You step back!"

King Yu frowned, waved his hands at the generals, left a few guards behind, looked at this talented scholar who uttered wild words, and couldn't help asking: "What do you mean by that?"

He is not a fool, of course he understands that scaremongering is a must-have method for ancient talents to recommend themselves, and strategists like to use it most.

Only by creating a sense of crisis can we show our strength.

"According to legend, at the end of the Yuan Dynasty, when Taizu first established the military administration, there were counselors who offered advice, saying to build high walls, accumulate food widely, and slowly proclaim the king, so as to consolidate the foundation and unify the world, what can your Highness do?"

"Naturally!" Zhu Yixi nodded, the Ming Dynasty has always publicized the deeds of the old man Taizu.

Liu Bowen is about to be shaped into Zhuge Liang, and Zhu Yuanzhang is naturally even more remarkable.

And Zhu Sheng's words are an ingenious summary of the rebellion, shooting out the top bird with a gun, and then pushing it horizontally after a wretched development, a model of farming style.

"But, now His Highness is just the first time to set up slaves. The false king Duoduo has dozens of slaves. How can he be so proud?"

Feng Xianzong heaved a sigh of relief, and brought it into his own words, this will be easy to handle, he hurriedly said:
"Sacrificing sacrifices to the late emperor and the Taimiao is only done by the Son of Heaven. Is it worthwhile for Your Highness to cause the fear of the Nanjing court for this false name?"

"At that time, because of this false name, the Nanjing court will definitely regard you as a rebel, and the hearts of scholars will be greatly lost. At that time, there will be enemies all around you, and it will be difficult for you to move forward."

"Why don't you present the false king to the imperial court? Firstly, to promote your illustrious military exploits. Luoyang's prestige cannot be compared to Nanjing; secondly, it can also show your loyalty to the imperial court."

When Zhu Yixi thought about it, it really made sense.

Now my teammates are only the Nanjing court. Although they are pig teammates, they can maintain the stability of their rear at any rate.

Moreover, I didn't know much about making sacrifices in Luoyang, but when I sacrificed to Nanjing, my every move attracted the attention of the world, and my reputation spread faster.

Platform effect!Luoyang is not as numerous as Nanjing.

"At that time, if the imperial court rewards too little or no reward, it will lose the hope of the world."

Feng Xianzong continued to talk eloquently: "When the time comes, no matter what your Highness does, people in the world will understand."

Now, Zhu Yixi completely understood.

This is an act of making oneself a weaker party and rebelling against chaos in the future. There are also reasons for it, and it is easy for people to understand.

It was the imperial court who first apologized to me, and I was forced to do so.

In this way, the passivity will be turned into the initiative, and the power of righteousness in Nanjing will be gradually reduced.

Talent, talent!

My son's house is also.

"Mr. Talent!"

Zhu Yixi's face was full of emotion, the performance was about to come, and he was eager to seek talents: "Since the defeat of Duoduo, my king has not been able to catch up, and I am afraid in my heart. I don't want to meet my husband. I really have mercy from heaven!"

Zhu Yixi has already seen that this fledgling young scholar has not been beaten by the society much, and still maintains a naivety.

So why not follow the example of the ancients and make it perfect?
Feng Xianzong clearly felt the fiery enthusiasm. Although he knew that there was some falsehood mixed in, he was still too excited to hold back.

Nowadays, how many people can put on such an air?
Li Chuang?Zhang Xianzhong, or the regent of Jiannu?
After all, King Yu is also the master of one party, the prince of the prince.

"I will know today, Zhuge Liang's heart."

Feng Xianzong bowed excitedly, and said: "The lowly person is fortunate to be pitied by His Highness, how dare he refuse his life?"

"Please sit down!" Zhu Yixi turned around and sat down, begged Feng Xianzong, then cleared his throat, in the latter's expectation, he couldn't help saying:
"In the king's shogunate, there is no chief of staff, how about Xianzong as the deputy chief first?"

"Thank you for your highness, Your Highness!" Feng Xianzong hastily clapped his hands in response, his title and attitude changed suddenly, showing too much respect.

Although I don't understand what the staff department does, but I have been the deputy director since I came here, and my future is limitless.

Zhu Yixi nodded. Finally, someone took charge of the staff department, and it was too tiring to do it all by myself.

Finally, I can enjoy a little bit, and spread the branches and leaves for King Yu.

"Xianzong, I won't hide it from you, there are quite some arguments in the army about the direction of advancement."

The king of Yu asked for opinions: "Go west to Tongguan, retreat south to Nanyang, or occupy Luoyang as a fortress. The three opinions are endlessly entangled."

"I don't know, do you have an opinion?"

Feng Xianzong was startled, and immediately understood that this was a test for himself!
I just said that being an official is not that easy.

(End of this chapter)