People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 273 The boat of friendship is overturned

"I'm really sad!"

Zhu Yuanzhang's words really diverted Song Lian's attention.

Old Zhu snorted coldly:

"I promote simplified Chinese characters, except for the Kong family who are more careful, who among these people has ever taken this matter seriously?

This is a strategy to bridge the north and the south, and a group of southern officials said that I am drawing the blood of the south to save the north.

You talk about your family, country and world every day, but in the end you are not as good as a Taoist priest...

Song Lian, you said to send this child to the palace to study with the prince, so that he can become a scholar in the future!

But I think he is a good Taoist priest!

At least, I think this Taoist is more useful than a scholar..."

The emperor's cynicism made Song Lian blush.

He originally had an opinion on the privileges of monkhood, but he was even more scrupled by the emperor's comparison.

Personal friendships are personal friendships, and class interests are class interests.

It is not a good sign when the emperor exalts monks and despises scholars.

Thinking of the emperor asking Chaotian Palace to preside over the King of Medicine Sacrifice a while ago.

In addition, the government's behavior of publishing the Wang Jing of Medicine gave him a bad premonition.

Song Lian's vigilance immediately rose, and he didn't mention the matter of insisting on recommending Zhang Yi.

"Okay, you can go and repair your Yuan History with peace of mind, I have my own plan!"

After dismissing Song Lian casually, Zhu Yuanzhang opened Zhang Yi's "A Brief History of China".

Zhang Yi's book focuses on popular science. Through the form of comics, he tells the history of China for thousands of years in a humorous style that is more approachable than words.

Although this book only came out in the Shang, Zhou and Warring States periods, it is very exciting.

This book is not objective. In Zhang Yi's simple words, there are too many things that seem to be fair but actually guide emotions.

"Chunqiu's brushwork... this kid...

This book can be promoted! "

"Actually, I don't think there is any need to promote it!"

Zhu Biao remained silent, waiting for his father to speak before responding.

"This book is selling well, it's a big seller!
There is no need to promote it, Erchen estimates that every scholar in the world has a copy...

The data has already damaged three engravings..."

Zhu Yuanzhang was surprised, this book has been sold to such an extent?

An engraving block can print about five or six thousand books before it becomes unusable.

In other words, at least 1 copies of Zhang Yi's book have been printed?
This sales volume has exceeded that of "Confucius Mathematical Classics",
The sales record of Yingtianfu Books has been refreshed.

"No, this sales volume is ridiculously high..."

Zhu Yuanzhang thought wrong, why is this book higher than the Suanjing"

Zhu Biao smiled and said:

"There are indeed imitations on the market, but this unique painting skill cannot be imitated by others!
At least, I can't imitate it for the time being..."

Only then did Lao Zhu understand, and he nodded silently.

"Moisturizing things silently...

Alright, you turn around and ask that kid to quickly draw the other ones for me too! "

Even though he has read many history books and is no stranger to history, Zhu Yuanzhang was also attracted by comics.

……

Song Lian went out of the palace,

However, the emperor's words kept hanging in his mind, and he could not speak for a long time.

He originally wanted to go back to Chaotian Palace, but under the upset, Master Song was going to cheat himself.

"Go to Yushitai!"

He was about to talk to Liu Ji, and asked the coachman to turn around.

When he was in the wrong place, he met the chariots and horses of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion again.

"Master Yang Xianyang, which distinguished guest is he going to welcome? It takes so much trouble?"

Song Lian's thought flashed by, but he didn't take it to heart.

In another carriage.

Yang Xian cautiously looked at the Taoist in front of him.

This person is thin and thin, and his Taoist robes are washed white, but the Taoist has a demeanor of Taoist bones that makes people heartbroken.

Moreover, this person is very young.

"Liu Daochang!"

Yang Xian cautiously asked the Taoist priest in front of him.

The Taoist raised his head and said:

"Master Yang, thanks to your wrong love, I summoned my way to Beijing.

This is the prophecy of the little real person in Tianshi's mansion. Is it convenient for me to say more?
It's just that if you go back to the adults themselves..."

Taoist Liu glanced at Yang Xian and said:
"My lord's blessings are endless, at least with a poor way of life, I can't see any disasters for my lord.

Maybe the little real man was wrong, maybe it was because he was poor enough! "

Yang Xian was very anxious when he heard the words:
"Liu Daochang, you can't say that you are not good enough, you are the true biography of the famous Master Zhao.

Master Zhao said that your cultivation is no worse than his...

How old is that little Taoist priest?
When you practiced, he could not walk?
This guy pretends to be a ghost, I didn't believe it at first!

It's just that he was famous for Zhang Yi's mother's death last year.

He also said that the truth will die unexpectedly, and the wealth and honor are like a dream..."

The Taoist fell silent when he heard the words.

Liu Daoshi looked at Yang Xian again, but he couldn't see what kind of death this person had. "

But he also understands that the so-called prediction of bad luck is the most difficult thing in practice?
Since ancient times, there have been many Taoist priests who have predicted the future, but how they predicted, as a Taoist priest, Liu Daochang knows very well.

As the saying goes, there are many possibilities in the future.

Even people with deep morality and deeds dare not say that they can fully see a certain necessity.

He said ambiguous words, using the excuse of not revealing the secrets as an excuse.

The so-called prophecy, every categorical prophecy is a big gamble.

Daoshi Liu reckoned that the little immortal Yang Xian was talking about was probably driven into a hurry, so he also made a gamble at that time.

In fact, he won the bet on the death of Zhang Yi's mother.

But the chances of a person winning twice in a row are very, very low.

So he probably knows how to:
"Master Yang, don't worry, since you want peace of mind, Pindao will preside over a ceremony for you later, so I can blame you!"

Before he finished speaking, the little Taoist beside him interrupted:
"Your Majesty Yang, don't worry, with my senior brother's morality, even if someone wants to harm you, he can go to the other party's means."

"Nonsense, do you have something to say?"

Liu Daoshi angrily scolded the junior brother beside him, and the other party quickly shrank his neck and stopped talking.

Yang Xian knew the elegant meaning when he heard the string song, he replied:
"Liu Daochang, the fact that you came to the capital this time is not entirely because of your request!

After His Majesty ascended the throne, he was especially gracious to the Taoist sect!

Not to mention that the holy family of Longhu Mountain is prosperous, even a teenage child can become the host of Chaotian Palace.

Taoist priests of other sects also benefited!

I wanted to find your master, but he said that you are the seed of Taoism, and your achievements will be much higher than him. I think the Taoist leader is extraordinary and should not be buried in the countryside. I want to recommend you to the emperor to be the speaker of the Xuanjiao Academy! "

After Yang Xian finished speaking, Taoist Liu raised his eyebrows instinctively.

Xuanjiaoyuan, as a Taoist priest, he doesn't know what his position is?
In order to manage monks and Taoists, the emperor established many regulations at the beginning of the founding of the country.

On the Taoist side, the first sword cut was Longhu Mountain, who was once the prime minister of Taoism in the world.

But Longhushan's fate is good, somehow, he won the favor of His Majesty again, and regained control of the authority of Taoism in the world.

But in fact, the imperial court still has an institution that theoretically manages Taoism in the world.

Shanshiyuan and Xuanjiaoyuan are government institutions.

Among them, the host of Shanshiyuan is Master Huitan, and Huitan is called the leader of Buddhism because of his identity as Shanshiyuan.

But Xuanjiao Academy is more embarrassing.

Lao Zhang manages Taoist affairs in the world. In theory, he should be the head of the Xuanjiao Academy.

But the celestial masters of the Tianshi mansion are in Longhu Mountain all the year round, so they cannot hold this position.

As for the identity of the head of the vacant Xuanjiao Academy, Deng Zhongxiu from the Beijing Office of Longhushan should be the most vocal at present.

When Deng Zhongxiu became the host of Chaotian Palace, a group of people in Longhushan were dissatisfied, and most of them were staring at the position of Xuanjiao Academy, and many people were jealous.

If you can enter the Xuanjiao Academy, it means that Taoism has two days in the sky.

The authority of Taoist affairs of the general leader of the world can also be divided.

Taoist Liu closed his eyes and said nothing.

Although he really wanted to decline a few words, this position is worth fighting for.

The Taoist was born, but it is not indisputable.

Not to mention the law of wealth and companionship, even if he has the heart to help the world, and he has practiced for a lifetime, he always wants to leave something behind?
Inheritance and enlightenment, these things cannot be done in the valley.

The current reputation of Longhu Mountain is not because of Kublai Khan's forced promotion?
He knew that this was an opportunity that he could never find in his life.Absolutely must not lose.

Especially since he was young and he had ambitions.

Seeing his attitude, Yang Xian understood.

No matter how the Taoist priest is, Yang Xian also wants to recommend him to the emperor.

The emperor now worships Taoism, and all officials in court, Chinese and military can see it.

People will naturally pay attention to what the king likes.

However, among the officials, there are Confucian scholars who are as worried as Song Lian, who think that Lao Zhu will amplify the power of Taoism.

There are also villains like Yang Xian, who only hope to do what the king likes and find a future.

If it is unavoidable for the emperor to worship Taoism, he recommends Taoist Liu, and if His Majesty can see him, he can be kept.

For one thing, he can fight with the forces in the capital and Longhushan, and while disgusting Longhushan, he can also vent his anger on himself.

Secondly, if Taoist Liu can be trusted by the emperor, he, the recommender, can also benefit.

Although Yang Xian is no better than Li Shan and Liu Ji, he is not a complete fool either.

He understands that there are not many people in the north that can be used, and his own foundation in the court is not very stable.

His greatest reliance was the deep trust he had established with the emperor during the school inspection period, but this trust seemed to be gradually lost as he became the right prime minister.

Yang Xian wants to get back this trust.

……

"Mr. Song, you are not studying in Chaotian Palace, why do you have time to come to my place today?"

Liu Bowen was dealing with affairs, and his subordinate Yu Shitong Song Lian came to visit.

He put down his work and went to receive Song Lian.

When the others were let out and there were only two of them, Liu Ji asked.

Song Lian is a man of learning, and the matter of compiling books is of great importance, and he should not have left.

And if he can't even wait for him to go home, there must be something important.

"Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that I heard that the plan you submitted a while ago was rejected?"

Liu Ji nodded silently when he heard this.

The matter of giving some privileges to scholars represents the fundamental interests of their class.

Although the plan was not proposed by Liu Ji, everyone consciously supported it.

Zhu Yuanzhang didn't just know about the plan. Originally, according to the news from the palace, the emperor also wanted to improve the power of scholars.

This is not the emperor's kindness, but this matter has very practical significance.

At the beginning of the new dynasty, the emperor is currently facing a very troublesome problem.

That is because there are a large number of scholars who refuse to enter the court as officials, whether it is the North and South List, or other things.

Although the reason for this cannot be put on the table, the two of them know it well.

The Yuan Dynasty may not be good for the people, but it was not bad for Confucianism or the entire official class.

Because the concept of the Mongols ruling the world is that you pay me taxes, and I don't care about you...

This is tantamount to giving grassroots officials a lot of room for power.

They exploited the people, and the court didn't care much.

As far as the common people are concerned, they can hate the corrupt court to the core, but the officials with vested interests miss the previous court.

Especially with a stingy emperor like Lao Zhu.

The so-called privileges are actually Zhu Yuanzhang's compensation to scholars in other aspects when he was arresting officials.

They deserve it!
At least whether Song Lian or Liu Ji, they think so.

But now, the emperor denied it.

"Is there a turning point?"

"It is estimated that there will be more bad luck than good luck, Your Majesty is too guarded against us!

If this continues, it is not the blessing of the imperial court!

This world is indeed the Zhu family's world, but those who govern the world, don't they need appeasement? "

When Song Lian said these words, Liu Ji was taken aback.

Such rebellious remarks should not have come from Song Lian's mouth.

If one word of the words in this room is spread, it will be a catastrophe.

Liu was basically able to look around, and he was relieved when he found that there was no one there.

He actually understands Song Lian's thoughts, which is essentially a question of the king and the scholar-officials sharing the world.

Your old Zhu's family eats meat, and always leaves a sip of soup for the scholar-bureaucrats to drink.

Whether it is Liu Ji or Song Lian, they can be willing to stay in poverty and have a breeze in their sleeves.

But from the perspective of scholars, they have to fight for the interests of the group of scholars.

"Old Song, why are you so angry today? It's not like you..."

"It's not for the morale of the little Taoist in Longhushan!"

Song Lian replied angrily, and Liu Ji burst out laughing.

All of them have intersected with Zhang Yi, except for Xu Cunren, the friendship between the big guys and Zhang Yi is neither bad nor bad.

But they still recognized Zhang Yi's ability.

Song Lian recounted what happened today, but Liu Bowen didn't expect that the popular picture album was actually written by Zhang Yi.

Not to mention this kid's abilities, but his tricks are endless.

But when it came to the tax exemption for monks and Taoists, Liu Ji couldn't laugh anymore.

In the past, many problems of taxation by monks and Taoists were used to them, and they didn't think it was a problem.

But the problem is, when they can't ask for it, what that kid said hurts...

Song Lian's dissatisfaction is that he believes that scholars should be above other classes, but Zhang Yi told him,
Actually not.

"So, this is the heart demon that sent the old master?"

"Heart demons can't be talked about, but the old man can use this to talk to His Majesty!"

After figuring out the doubts in his heart, Song Lian got up and left.

When he returned to Chaotian Palace, he happened to see Zhang Yi preparing to go back.

"Mr. Song..."

Zhang Yi greeted Song Lian from a distance, but Song Lian just pretended not to see him.

His actions fell into Zhang Yi's eyes, he was taken aback for a moment, and then laughed.

"I'm so angry!"

Zhang Yi didn't care, turned around and left.

And Song Lian, who entered the small courtyard, went straight to his table.

After he was grinded, he began to write memorials to the emperor.

"Taking history as a mirror, the previous dynasty actually perished because of monks and Taoism..."

(End of this chapter)