I want to be a grandson

Chapter 404 Deprivation of Political Rights for Life
April 26, sunny.

Today is the day of the small pilgrimage, only some major officials will participate,

Because Zhu Yuanzhang did not participate, it was held in Wenhua Palace.

Originally, Yang Jing, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice, Shi Cao Ming, the right governor of the Procuratorate, and the Minister of Dali Temple were all absent. This was originally an ordinary court meeting, but there was one thing that aroused discussion.

The ministries made reports according to the government affairs handled by the ministries, and some also discussed.

Just as the meeting was about to end, the eunuch Wang Zhong came in and reported, "His Royal Highness, the inspector's censor Jingqing wrote a letter."

As he spoke, he bowed and put the memorial on the desk in front of Zhu Yunxi.

Zhu Yunxi didn't understand why Jing Qing played at this time, so he picked it up to watch, and wherever his eyes went, his expression became serious.

After reading it, he said unhurriedly: "Since the courtier is presenting, let him come here and talk to gentlemen."

Everyone didn't understand what Jing Qing said in the memorial, but it must be something important, otherwise it wouldn't be included in the court meeting.

After a while, Jing Qing was brought over and saluted respectfully.

Zhu Yunxi said: "Jing Qing, please talk about the above mentioned matters in your memorial in front of the adults around you."

"Yes, I obey!"

Jing Qing made a round salute to the crowd and said: "Your Highness, my lords, I feel that learning is the highest thing in the world, so that we can be sensible and free from foolish words;

Teach me the things of loyalty, report to the king, stabilize the country, and protect the people, so that they will not suffer from hunger and hunger, live and work in peace and prosperity;

For scholars, you can open up wisdom, understand humanities, history, understand the mystery of learning, and the profoundness between the lines..."

Jing Qing eloquently talked about the benefits of a lot of learning, and only nodded in agreement with what everyone said. They are all scholars. Jing Qing praised learning like this, of course they agree!

Then he said: "In the world, when it comes to learning, when it comes to the way of governing the world, when it comes to the foundation of life and security, and when it comes to the strategy of governing the country, I think that nothing can be separated from the teachings of sages!"

"Therefore, the sage Confucius has been respected by all dynasties, all of whom regard Confucianism as the way of learning and governing the country. Therefore, the sage Confucius is the sage of scholars and the sage of the world, and he is by no means comparable to the ancestors of a family. of."

Everyone couldn't stop nodding after hearing this, because what Jing Qing said was indeed very reasonable!

Confucius has too much influence on the people of the world!

No matter what kind of person or industry you are in, you cannot do without the influence of Confucius!

Could it be that what Jing Qing said was to respect saints more and more?

But now the reputation of the Kong family is stink, does he want to help the Kong family and justify their name?

Everyone looked at Jing Qing with puzzled expressions in their eyes.

Everyone knew that Jing Qing was selected by His Royal Highness from the Imperial College, and belonged to His Highness. Since he dared to say that, did this mean His Royal Highness?
Could it be that His Highness sees that things are getting too big, and for the sake of the overall situation, wants to save the face of the Kong family?

Without waiting for everyone to react, Jing Qing said impassionedly: "I feel that the sage is the sage of the world, so the sacrifices to the sage Confucius should be more solemn in the future, so that the status of the sage can be reflected!"

"That's why my minister advised that Qufu's sacrifice to Confucius should be presided over by the imperial court, not the people of the Confucius family!"

"hiss!"

The picture is poor and see the dagger!

Everyone gasped!

Respecting Confucius is good, but behind this is the sword against the Confucius family!

It is to deprive them of the right to offer sacrifices to Confucius!

Although the Confucian family moved out of the Confucian Temple and built another house to live in, the activities of offering sacrifices to Confucius in Qufu are still presided over by the Confucian family!

Moreover, when sacrificing Confucius, people from the Kong family would be invited to co-host any particularly important events in the Ming Dynasty, which made it look grand!

Therefore, the members of the Kong family were lifted to a high place invisibly, and they were also given the opportunity to make friends with officials!
If this right is taken away, then the Kong family is just a rich man with a title, and the influence will be minimal after many years!

Zhu Yunxi said calmly: "Let's talk about it, everyone."

Seeing that the grandson of the emperor did not express anything, everyone couldn't guess what he was thinking for a while.

Minister of the Ministry of War, Ru Yu said worriedly: "Sage Kong is the ancestor of the Kong family after all. If the sacrifice is presided over by the imperial court, wouldn't they even be able to worship their own ancestors?"

No matter when, filial piety is the first.

It's hard to justify not allowing people to worship their ancestors.

So Ru Xun was worried that doing so would cause criticism.

However, Jing Qing had already prepared the draft, thought about the countermeasures, and said: "Don't worry about Rubutang, what the officials are talking about is sacrifice, which is different from the ancestor worship of the Kong family. If they have filial piety, they will be at home every day What's the matter with worshiping?"

Sacrifice and worship are different.

Sacrifice is similar to the well-known official activities that various officials come forward, and even the imperial court orders, and can be reported to the mansion.

In future generations, it will be all kinds of large-scale celebrations, the kind that can be on the news!

But worship is different. The family brings some wine and meat to the grave or temple, kneel down and worship, and it's over. It belongs to the kind of private activity that is not noticed by others.

Since there is no problem with filial piety, Ru Yuan doesn't say anything more.

Everyone also looked at each other in blank dismay, always feeling that there was a story in it, but they didn't know how to say it.

Jing Qing made so many foreshadowings in front of him, and explained Kong Shengren's influence so vividly, they all agreed very much.

If the sacrifice to Confucius was made by the imperial court, it would undoubtedly be more grand, and it would better reflect the importance of the imperial court!
For scholars all over the world, this is an intangible promotion of status, and it is only good for them.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhu Yunxi called his name and said: "Ren Hengtai, you are the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and your Ministry of Rites is responsible for the sacrificial activities. What do you say about this?"

Ren Hengtai evaded and said: "Your Highness, sacrifice is a major event. First, the Ministry of Rites will make the decision to sacrifice, and then Taichang Temple will be responsible for the specific implementation, and Honglu Temple will assist.

Guanglu Temple is responsible for keeping and preparing all kinds of sacrificial utensils, Qin Tianjian is responsible for selecting auspicious days, and the Ministry of Rites is in charge of adjusting them, and dare not speak exclusively. "

"Qin Butang, what do you think?" Zhu Yunxi turned to Qin Kui, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry.

Qin Kui hesitated for a moment, then said: "Your Highness, I feel that it is more solemn to have the court come forward to sacrifice, but Yan Shenggong is also an official position of the court, I don't know how Yan Sheng Gong will feel..."

Jing Qing said that the right to worship Confucius should be brought back to the imperial court, so he would definitely not let Yan Shenggong preside over it again, otherwise what difference would it make?
Jing Qing saluted and retorted: "Qin Butang, I feel that you are worrying too much. Sacrificing to saints is such an important matter, and it benefits all people in the world. How could Duke Yansheng be unjust and loyal to the country?"

"Besides, the sacrificial activities lasted for a long time, all kinds of things were complicated, and the etiquette was mostly solemn. It is very human to preside over such a big event!"

Looking at the crowd, Jing Qing went on to say: "I heard that Lord Yansheng has been weak and sick these years, and he is not good at walking. Even if I don't consider Yanshenggong's body,

The imperial court also needs to take care of the descendants of saints, so how can they make him work harder? If something really happens, whose fault is it? "

As soon as this was said, everyone was speechless!

Frail and sickly, not good at walking?
How come we haven't heard of it?
It's like the leader caring about your body and letting you have a good rest, it's natural to understand!
Sometimes the emperor didn't want to use any courtiers, and considering the influence and face, he would use the reason of "being ill" to be "considerate" of his subordinates, and let the courtiers take the initiative to invite them back to their hometown.

These are all routines, they naturally understand.

But the emperor's grandson didn't stop Jing Qing, and he didn't ask more about this matter, which was tantamount to acquiescing that Yan Shenggong's health was bad!
The attitude of the above is already very obvious, why should I be so stubborn.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhu Yunxi said: "Ren Hengtai, if the court presides over the sacrifice to saints, can you handle it properly?"

Ren Hengtai saluted and said: "Don't worry, Your Highness, the officials will be able to make sure there are no mistakes! Moreover, Chen also feels that Yan Shenggong is not in good health, and the court should be sympathetic."

The person sitting there either kept silent or nodded in agreement, and no one objected, Zhu Yunxi knew that it was done.

Then he ordered: "Since you all feel that the sacrificial ceremony should be presided over by the court, in order to respect the saint... then do it accordingly."

"Yes, I will obey!"

After leaving the palace gate, Ren Hengtai, Qin Kui, and Ru Yu walked side by side.

Qin Kui jokingly said, "Ren Shilang, Your Highness is paying more and more attention to the Ministry of Rites, and the important thing of offering sacrifices to saints is entrusted to you. This shows that!"

Ren Hengtai said with a wry smile: "Qin Butang, don't make fun of me. I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Ministry of Rites to accept this job..."

"Hehehehe, you are really humble! Your Ministry of Rites has never presided over any major celebrations and sacrifices, so why are you embarrassed now?"

"Qin Butang, you are asking questions knowingly..."

"I don't understand... What's so difficult about this? Your Ministry of Rites just likes to go round and round and make it so complicated! Unlike the people in our Ministry of Industry, they go straight and say everything!"

Ren Hengtai said dissatisfiedly: "Qin Shangshu's words are wrong. Do you think the Ministry of Rites is so easy? I really should write a letter. Please come to preside over the Ministry of Rites. I am willing to be your follower!"

Ru Yuan looked at the two of them and said, "Do you think this is the end? Just wait, there are more powerful tricks to come!"

Hearing this, the two shook their heads helplessly.

Today's matter, even if it was not directly arranged by His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness, it was His Highness's intention!
In normal times, it may be simply understood as weakening the influence of the Confucius family.

But now that so many important officials are going to Shandong, how does this posture look like letting go?
Taking away the right to offer sacrifices to the Kong family today is actually tantamount to leaving them idle, it's just a display!
The Kong family's greatest reliance has been taken away. Is it difficult to deal with such a decoration?
(End of this chapter)