Ming Zuo

Chapter 619 The old methods don't work anymore
After the older generation of literati have aged, Zhang Pu is definitely the brightest star in the literary world of Ming Dynasty today.

When Xinxue flourished and was suppressed by the rulers as well as social and economic changes and became powerless, Ming people could not find any other way out. Unsurprisingly, Zhang Pu and the ancient Neo-Confucianism he advocated occupied the position of Xianxue.

Everyone can see the crisis of Ming Dynasty, but not everyone can see the truth.

Also including Zhang Pu.

So when these people can't see the future direction clearly, they can only find the answer from the pile of old papers.

Zhang Pu, as one of the best, has become a new generation of literary leaders without any surprise.

If he only focused on academics, then his achievements must be glorious through the ages.

However, Zhang Pu has a worldly heart.

He cares more about power than literary name.

When he found that he was involved in the officialdom but had difficulty getting an inch, he naturally took advantage of his reputation and influence and began to interfere in government affairs.

In the past, members of the Donglin party gathered in the court hall, covering the sky and the sun, attracting everyone's attention.

No one cares about a small shrimp like him.

The old boss of the Donglin Party didn't take a young man like him seriously.

His opinion is also of little importance.

Zhang Pu is a shrewd person.

When he realized that relying on Yu Yin of the Donglin Party could only gain fame but not power, he turned around and voted for Zhou Yanru without hesitation.

Zhou Yanru happened to be a frustrated member of the Donglin Party, and he was also looking forward to making contributions in the officialdom.

Without the support of many alliances, Zhang Pu's resources are like rain to him, no surprise.

The two hit it off.

Zhou Yanru conquered cities and territories in the officialdom, and Zhang Pu cheered for him in the countryside, building his reputation.

All of a sudden, Zhou Yanru stood out and actually achieved the high position of chief assistant of the cabinet.

Originally, if this kind of cooperation continued, both Zhou Yanru and Zhang Pu would be able to cultivate a huge force and influence the situation.

It's a pity that the situation of Daming has been decided, and their plan can only grab benefits for themselves, but it cannot save Daming's crisis.

When the decline of the Ming Dynasty is declining, Zhou Yanru, the chief assistant, must bear the responsibility.

When Zhou Yanru stepped down, Zhang Pu became a tree without roots and was completely exposed to the sun.

Although his debate with Shandong was to safeguard the Ming Dynasty, his own position was in conflict with the emperor, the eunuch party, and Wen Tiren.

Especially Chongzhen, who is a master of scheming, how could he allow someone to control his court in the countryside?

Therefore, when the Shandong side put pressure on the imperial court, whether it was Chongzhen or Wen Tiren, they all followed suit and decided to use this opportunity to solve Zhang Pu.

Before the edict to arrest Zhang Pu came out of the palace, people from Fushe rushed to Taicang all the way.

Everyone in Fushe was flustered and at a loss as to what to do.

Only Zhang Pu was very calm.

"Have you forgotten the story of the seven gentlemen in the past? Today, I am suffering from this misfortune, and I am just imitating the sages."

Everyone in Fushe quickly settled down and understood what he meant.

The court sent factory guards to arrest Zhang Pu, and the situation seemed critical.But in Daming, as a literati encountering such a thing, it is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity to increase his reputation.

Why are the officials of the Ming Dynasty not afraid of the emperor hitting the board?

Because the emperor slapped the board, it can be said that this official is a good and honest official.

The same is true.

Factory guards are inherently evil representatives.

Then the person arrested by the factory guard must be a loyal minister, a righteous man, and a gentleman.

Zhang Pu could already imagine that when the factory guard came to put him in shackles, the people all over the world would praise him.

Zhang Cai thought of more.

"I can't just sit idly by. I should immediately contact my colleagues and the common people. When the eagle dog of the factory guard comes to the door, I will fight hard and fight to the death. Let the people in the world know that justice still exists. I also want to let the traitors in the court The younger generation knows the seriousness, so don't harm Mr. Ximing."

The crowd said yes.

They couldn't be more clear about the history of the Suzhou riots in the past.

"The Tombstone of Five People" was written by Zhang Pu.

The same method may be used again.

Everyone in Fushe immediately took action, ran around, publicized everywhere, contacted people, and created momentum.

Amid all the commotion, the factory guard finally arrived.

On this day, people from Taicang almost poured out of the city.Gathered on both sides of the road, just to watch the factory guard arrest people.

The person leading the team this time is the eunuch Chen Kefa.

When he received this errand, he was scared to death.

He knew that the seniors in the palace were beaten to death in Suzhou in the past.

After arriving in Taicang, Chen Kefa's legs went limp on the spot when he saw the crowds.

Jin Yiwei was similar, one by one they did not dare to move forward.

"Elder-in-law, do we still have to go to the city?"

Chen Kefa really wanted to say nothing, but also thought that he was under the imperial decree. If he didn't dare to go to the city to take people, he might die even worse.

To enter is to die, and not to enter is also to die.

He has no other choice.

"Go to the city and get people!"

He added in a low voice.

"Be more careful. If there is any discrepancy, protect our family and leave first."

The guards in Jinyi felt sorry for each other and responded one after another.

When fleeing for their lives, everyone will definitely not be left behind.As for whether you can protect your Eunuch Chen at that time, that's another matter.

A group of people walked into Taicang City in fear.

To their surprise, the people on both sides of the road just looked at them and did not take any action, not even shouting or insulting them.

This made Chen Kefa more and more confused about the situation, so he could only bite the bullet and went all the way outside Zhang Pu's mansion.

And here, I finally met someone who blocked me.

Dozens of scholars and scholars, with their servants, stood in front of Zhang Pu's door.

"What's wrong with Mr. Ximing?"

"The imperial court is rampantly treacherous and cruel, loyal and good, do you want to act out the apocalypse?"

"There must be spies from Shandong in the court, and His Majesty will be deceived by traitors. You bastards and hawks, why don't you retreat quickly?"

There are only dozens of people, and the momentum is really bad.

Chen Kefa looked around and found that the factory guards he had brought with him numbered at least a few thousand.

His demeanor was different.

"These people must be Zhang Pu's accomplices, come here, they are wanted, and they must not be overlooked."

The factory guards don't care so much, they just obey orders.

Obtaining Chen Kefa's order, a large number of factory guards swarmed forward, unleashing sticks and swords without mercy.

Seeing the factory guards attacking brazenly, the fushe scholars were thrown into chaos.

Zhang Cai raised his arms and shouted.

"Mr. Ximing is the foundation of the world's hope and morale. How can he be killed by treacherous minions? For all the people of Ming Dynasty, we should eradicate traitors and defend the way, only in this day!"

There are voices of promises everywhere, but there are very few.

Zhang Cai was stunned and looked up.

What he saw made him feel cold all over.

In addition to him and the hardcore scholars of Fushe who were fighting, there were obviously countless Taicang people around.

But these faces, either familiar or unfamiliar to him, are now standing idly by and looking at each other coldly.It was as if atrocities had happened here, and they had nothing to do with them.

What went wrong?

(End of this chapter)