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Wang Qiong had a headache these two days, and the situation in Jiangxi was spreading to Zhejiang more and more.

The governor of Zhejiang and Fujian in Fujian has also been asking him to make progress in punishing the case of merchant smuggling.

But Jiangxi can catch a few corrupt officials, and Fujian is busy suppressing mountain bandits.None of them are as difficult as Zhejiang.

In the 17th year of Hongzhi, the imperial court set off a corruption case here, but it was the work of several leading officials, and the imperial court sent a large army, which stabilized the situation.

But this year's situation is different. The so-called crackdown on smuggling is actually to crack down on the gentry. To crack down on the gentry requires strength, but this 'power' itself is the gentry.

On the contrary, people like Wang Qiong and Wang Hua can be regarded as "little officials" in a certain sense. They are nothing more than greedy for some money. It is easy for the court to arrest them.

But mobilizing the foundation of the gentry is very difficult.

On the second day of November, probably when I heard the news that Jin Yiwei was coming to Jiangxi,

Suddenly, scholars began to gather in Hangzhou. They talked loudly in the streets, threatening that there were traitors in the court, and all scholars with the world in mind must fight resolutely against this.

They are unimpeded in the city, and they can go wherever they want. Do you think the government will arrest them?
People can find relatives in the government in their own homes.

Commander Tan Wenyi was also constrained in Zhejiang, because the Commander of the Guards under his nominal leadership was actually a vested interest. They occupied a large area of ​​land, hired tenants, and their relationship with various businessmen was unclear.

Some people even get involved in the matters of maritime trade.

Several well-known gentry families also have deep tentacles, because they have people in the court, and local people also like to get involved with them.

Usually non-aggression, you are the official, I am the people.

When there is a conflict of interest, it is yours and mine.

The imperial court is in Zhejiang, just a few officials.

Speaking of which, the Li family of Qiantang also produced the No. 17 Scholar of Chenghua Jiachen Division. His name was Li Min, and he once met Zhu Houzhao.In the [-]th year of Hongzhi, his mother died, so Ding You resigned and returned home to honor his mother.

Calculated according to the time, at the end of next year, you can probably return to the court to serve, as long as you are recommended properly.

Although he was not appreciated when he was in the Eastern Palace, it is not a big problem to find a position that is not that big.

Look at Zhejiang, Wang Hua is the number one scholar, Xie Qian is the number one scholar, plus this Li Min, these are all the number one scholars in the Chenghua period, how many subjects are there in Chenghua?

Therefore, Zhejiang and Nanzhili have always been prosperous.

There are tens of thousands of Jinshi, Juren, and Xiucai other than the number one scholar.

But literati are noble, they don't bow down to the powerful, what they value is their literary name, that is, I don't recognize your official position, but I recognize your academic level.

In addition, the Li family in Qiantang itself is a rich family.

It is understandable that many people spontaneously want to reunite around Li Min.

Regardless of whether Li Min is happy or not, he can only accept this job.The high hat has been put on, if he takes it off, his reputation will be ruined tomorrow, and everyone in the scholar community will be ashamed,
The literati could not accept this blow.

Life can be lost, but fame cannot be lost.

This is what the literati always talk about, because they have never encountered a few situations where they would lose their lives.When you really reach that pass, you can also say, 'The water is too cold to go down'.

Scholars gather together, there are many people talking, and sometimes many of the behaviors they do are not rational behaviors. They say that the mob is a compliment, and they are basically a group of emotional catharsis.

But Wang Qiong has nothing to do about it. If he really sends a few soldiers to arrest people, it will be a huge hole, and the governor's office can be rushed. By that time, Zhejiang will be completely chaotic. .

Of course, he handed over the memorial to the capital in time.

"...Zhongcheng should go find Peng Jiwu."

Wang Qiong walked up and down the main hall with her hands behind her back.Peng Jiwu is also Peng Ze, the inspector of Zhejiang Province. He is also a typical scholar, the kind who always talks about benevolence, righteousness and morality.

"What's the use of looking for him?" Wang Qiong felt that Mei Kejia's method was not good, "Peng Jiwu has the same elm head as those people, and he asked them to get together, maybe mingled together, and encouraged each other Woolen cloth."

"But I think it's a solution, and I have to try it anyway." Mei Kejia frowned, and he had a hint of worry, "With the current scene in Hangzhou, if the late emperor might still listen to what they said, but your majesty They don’t even bother to listen.”

Wang Qiong sighed. He wanted to say something, but he changed it into a rhetorical question: "Are you really so sure?"

"En." Mei Kejia nodded, "Your Majesty is determined. The more you resist, the more oppressive you will be. That's for sure. Even if it's not such an important thing as opening the sea, it's just a small matter. If scholars gather, It is impossible to change the will of the emperor by saying something arrogant. Because His Majesty will think that if the first trouble succeeds, what about the second trouble? If the trouble in Zhejiang succeeds, what about the other provinces?"

Mei Kejia didn't want to see so many people involved in a big case.

His reputation in Zhejiang is not good either.

There are really so many murders in Zhejiang, and I don't know how many people want to put the blame on him.After all, ordinary people in the emperor dare not say anything, so they will pick on the people around the emperor.

Even if these things are not mentioned, he still hopes that the matter of Kaihai can be simpler and smoother in Zhejiang.

Don't make the emperor angry.

No one can stand that.

Wang Qiong thought about it carefully, "Then I will try it."

In fact, this matter is also very good for Wang Qiong.
If Peng Ze is not assimilated by these people, then he can help appease the scholars.

If he was assimilated, then Peng Ze's performance would be too poor, and to a certain extent, the emperor would ignore his ineffectiveness as the governor and chief minister of Zhejiang.

After all, there is an inspector by my side to make trouble, so you can't blame me, can you?
In this way, Wang Qiong set off to find Peng Ze.

But in Hangzhou City, as Jin Yiwei got closer, these people became more and more excited. They thought that they wanted to mobilize this energy so that the court and the emperor could hear their voices.

What they call a weapon is the pen in their hands.

When Wang Qiong came to Peng Ze, Peng Ze was reading the article.

At about this time, scholars gathered in many places in Hangzhou were also reading this article,

This article is called "Tombstone", which means to write a note on your own tombstone first.

"A gentleman is good at prestige without protecting himself, seeking profit without taking advantage of the time, not being selfish and ignoring others, being unsuitable for himself and embarrassing others.

A husband who does not rely on power but is good at prestige is wisdom; he who does not take advantage of the time to benefit is righteousness;

Which of the four is not a gentleman?

However, it is easy to propose in ordinary times, but it is difficult to deal with hasty ones, it is possible to compare with reluctant ones, but it is impossible to apply to calm ones!
Our company's trip today is for the pioneers, and for their righteousness.If you are on the execution ground, you will be high-spirited, talking and laughing to death!The severed head is placed on the city, and the color does not change a little! "

The scholar with the appearance of a scholar read it in a cadenced tone in front of the audience.

All the juren and scholars around applauded!
"It's really Xiongwen!"

"It's a pity that His Majesty read this article, and he couldn't see our ambition to die!"

"Hateful! The treacherous officials in the court are trying to lure His Majesty to open the sea. The person in charge is the one named Yang Jiefu!"

This group of people is also smart, knowing that the emperor can't say anything, so they take the people around the emperor.

Anyway, with a glance at you and a word from him, the situation in Hangzhou City has been going on for a few days.

It was so disturbing that people almost forgot about opening the sea.

the other side.

After hearing Peng Ze's reading, Wang Qiong suddenly felt that something was wrong. What does it mean "it is easy to propose in ordinary times, but difficult to entertain in haste"?Isn't this inspiring people's hearts, telling people to risk their lives and never back down!
"It's really daring, who dares to write such nonsense? He is trying to mess with my Hangzhou city!"

Peng Ze put down the rice paper calmly, "Why should Zhongcheng get angry? Literati have always written impassioned articles, and this "Tombstone" is nothing more than that."

"That's all?" Wang Qiong swallowed his anger. He didn't want to argue about this here, but he still said that the matter was important. "Jiwu, the current situation in Zhejiang probably depends on you. Apart from you, this official I really can't think of anyone else who can appease these scholars."

"Comfort, how to appease?"

Seeing that his attitude was wrong, Wang Qiong decided to be ruthless first, "Jiwu, you don't think it's right to let them talk about gentlemen and villains like this on the street, right?"

Peng Ze disagreed, "Why can't a gentleman talk about a villain? Only by clarifying what is a gentleman and what is a villain can we distinguish between good and evil!"

"Are you really confused or fake?!" Wang Qiong suddenly yelled, "Think about the north, if Hangzhou continues to make trouble like this, will things go away?"

"Zhongcheng!" Peng Ze refused to let him. He has never been a timid person. "If you heard me right, you are going to slander Shenggong."

Wang Qiong was dumbfounded, "Why are you messing around? When did I slander Sheng Gong?"

Peng Ze said: "From Zhongcheng's point of view, Your Majesty can't spare these scholars in Hangzhou. But your Majesty's next generation of benevolent monarchs are full of scholars who want to serve the country. How could there be such things as Zhongcheng said? You are not slandering What is the holy bow?"

Peng Ze is top-notch when it comes to putting on hats.

In history, this person's level of struggle is also very tight.

Seeing him talking like this, Wang Qiong lost his face. He pointed to his nose and said, "Peng Jiwu! Today's sage is wise and intelligent, and he is definitely not a weak and deceitful king. Think about it yourself! Such a large number of scholars Gather together, read articles like "Tombstone" high-spirited, talk about national policies, and be bold. Throughout the ages, which emperor with means can spare them! I slander Shenggong? I think it is you who slandered Shenggong! Are you trying to say that your majesty You will be afraid of these powerless scholars!"

"It doesn't matter what you think of me. But you'd better figure it out, don't end up saving the adult yourself and blame the court for using the knife!"

When Peng Ze was told this, he was speechless for a moment, because he was also worried, what if it was really what Wang Qiong said?This person doesn't have much morality, but he has a lot of brains.

"So what does Zhong Cheng mean?"

"You come forward and persuade them all to go home. When you go back, you can read what the imperial decree says! The emperor was furious, and laid down millions of corpses. With the temper of the current emperor, even a hundred thousand troops from Zhejiang will not be afraid, let alone them. ?”

Peng Ze clenched his fists, he didn't know whether to believe it or not.In his opinion, Wang Qiong's words were somewhat sensational.No matter what, the imperial court will not do anything to so many people, right?