People in Hongwu, from heavenly master to emperor master

Chapter 551: Convicted for words, shameless double standards
Because of the lack of interest in the editorial section, only a few people will pay attention to it.

And a lot of the content here is probably related to policy interpretation.

But today's article contains a large article called "Dao Yu Lu".

The signature of the article is Yao Guangxiao.

Most people who read newspapers have heard of this man. He has another nickname that is well known to the people.

That is the Ming Dynasty’s God of Wealth.

Naturally, you should study the articles written by the God of Wealth carefully.

"When I was a monk, there was a war in the Yuan Dynasty. When I was nearly [-] years old, I studied Zen from Yu'an and the monks in Jingshan. In my spare time, I read internal and external classics to gain knowledge. After reading the posthumous notes of Mr. Ercheng in Henan and Zhu Zhu in Hui'an in Xin'an Mr. Quotations. The three gentlemen were all born in the Zhao and Song Dynasties. They passed down the knowledge that has not been passed down by saints for thousands of years. They can be said to be the heroes of the world and the true Confucianism of the world. Because the three gentlemen assisted the famous religion, they only wanted to denounce the Buddha and the old. Tai Shigong He said: “Those who study Laozi in this world are inferior to Confucianism, and Confucianism is inferior to Laozi. "The ways are different and they do not work together. This is the same in ancient and modern times. It is strange to ridicule..."

With the opening of the article, readers began to feel that something was wrong. The main purpose of this article,

It seems to have nothing to do with politics.

"Shameless villain..."

When Yao Guangxiao's article gradually revealed his true meaning, many people in Yingtian Mansion became furious.

This smelly monk, no, this smelly Taoist priest...

He went so far as to publicly criticize Er Cheng of the Northern Song Dynasty and Zhu Xi of the Southern Song Dynasty in a newspaper?

These three people are the founders of the Neo-Confucian school and are recognized as saints.

There are not many people in this world who question Cheng Zhu, but even if most people question it, they don't have many channels to speak out.

Yao Guangxiao, as a spokesman for Baochao Bureau, publicly questioned and refuted Cheng Zhu in the newspaper. What did he want to do?
Does he fit too?
"This demon...should be killed!"

On the way to the palace, Wang Guangyang's voice came from the sedan.

The prime minister ignored his manners and roared in the street, which really disturbed some people.

However, Wang Guangyang’s reaction is not unique.

On the morning of Yingtian Mansion, many of the officials who went to the palace to attend the morning court were like this.

Everyone gathered towards the palace, and by the time they reached the Meridian Gate, it was already as busy as a market.

Everyone was discussing the issue of "Daoyulu". When Wang Guangyang got off the sedan chair, almost everyone's eyes were focused on him.

"Prime Minister Wang, that monster monk is bullying people too much..."

Wang Guangyang was quite pleased with the excitement among the officials.

No matter how they usually quarrel with each other, at least when it comes to safeguarding the sacred science, everyone is on the same side after all.

"As an official, I have to write to the emperor to punish him!"

"Slandering a saint should be punished if it is true..."

"The evil ways are harming the country, the evil ways are harming the country!"

At the Meridian Gate, there are various forms of living beings, but they all point to one goal.

Just when everyone was ridiculing, an old ox cart slowly drove over.

The noise at the Meridian Gate suddenly became audible.

The owner of this bullock cart is none other than the popular man in front of the emperor, Yao Guangxiao, the demon in their eyes.

At this moment, he still dares to come out?

For a moment, everyone was frightened by his courage.

Yao Guangxiao got out of the car with a dull expression.

He silently walked to the edge and waited for the palace to open with the officials.

After a while of silence, someone finally couldn't help it and cursed:

"Yao Guangxiao, you are misleading the public with your evil words..."

Someone spoke, and Yao Guangxiao felt countless words and curses coming towards him.

These normally polite officials were now like scolding shrews.

They directed all their ill will towards Yao Guangxiao.

However, the demon monk grinned.

"My lords, why do you say this?"

Yao Guangxiao turned around, his face expressionless, but there was a trace of disdain in his eyes, which was not noticed by anyone.

Seeing Yao Guangxiao acting very innocent, the others were furious.

If Yao Guangxiao is not here, the most they can do is verbally criticize him.

But this monk went too far.

"Did you write the "Dao Yu Lu" in today's "Sun and Moon Times"? Are you worthy of blaming the sage Cheng Zhu?"

The fiery-tempered official was already pointing at Yao Guangxiao's nose and scolding him.

Yao Guangxiao smiled:

"It turns out that what you adults are talking about is what is in the newspaper, so there is no point in criticizing it. It's just that the poor monk read Er Cheng's manuscript and doesn't agree with some things!

Pindao expressed what he disagreed with because he wanted to discuss it with the world.

But the impression given by you adults to Pindao is that you want to silence Pindao?

Or do you think that Er Cheng can belittle the Buddha and Lao family at will, and we don't even have the right to refute? "

His words made everyone speechless.

In fact, the doubts about Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism were not without voice.

The reason why they care about Yao Guangxiao's speech is because of its influence.

If others doubt or criticize Cheng Zhu, they will be attacked by people all over the world and isolated.

Therefore, generally Buddhists and Taoists will argue over Taoism, but Confucians only need to stand aloof and watch.

But Yao Guangxiao is different. He is Zhu Yuanzhang's most favored minister recently, and he is also a Taoist priest with Buddhist origin.

In the Spring and Autumn Academy behind him, many people have recently entered the officialdom and have great potential in the court.

Such an influential person is not allowed to question Cheng Zhu publicly, even this behavior.

What's more, what they really fear is the emperor behind Yao Guangxiao...

Is this guy so arrogant and unruly because of Zhu Yuanzhang?
Thinking of this possibility, everyone's nerves became more sensitive.

"Is it worthy of you?"

Finally, someone spit out what everyone wanted to say but had not said out loud directly in front of Yao Guangxiao.

Yao Guangxiao smiled, with a hint of anger in his smile.

Since he decided to publish "Dao Yu Lu", he was prepared to be isolated by the world.

He wanted to give the emperor a good certificate of submission in exchange for Zhu Yuanzhang's trust and his support in continuing the reform.

He expected that he would be isolated, but he did not expect that these people would not let him speak.

When it comes to Taoism, Yao Guangxiao is not afraid.

But not letting him speak has already touched the bottom line.

"It turns out that only the state officials are allowed to set fires, but the people are not allowed to light lamps. This is a poor Taoist!

Neither Confucius, the sage sage, nor the founder of my two sects of Buddhism and Laoism are afraid to sit down and talk about the Tao.

But now, the descendants of the Holy Master are so arrogant that they don't even want to be spoken to? "

What he said was so powerful that although the officials present were indignant, they were speechless for a while.

However, some Taoist teachers were so overwhelmed by Yao Guangxiao that a Yanguan suddenly stepped forward and punched Yao Guangxiao.

Yao Guangxiao could have avoided it, but he didn't.

Although the scholar's angry fist was not heavy, it still staggered him.

"Master said that everyone in the world has double standards, but I just didn't expect that you adults would be touched in a painful place and you wouldn't even explain the truth?"

Double standard?

What do you mean?
The officials present did not understand, but this did not prevent them from feeling Yao Guangxiao's disdain.

"Stop, it's insulting to politeness!"

Wang Guangyang shouted loudly, stopping the excited officials.

At this time, whips began to sound on the other side of the palace gate.

The morning session began. Wang Guangyang glanced at Yao Guangxiao and felt that he looked disgusting.

He fluttered his sleeves and took the lead towards the Meridian Gate. The other officials looked at Yao Guangxiao in silence, then turned and left.

After almost everyone had left, Yao Guangxiao touched his beaten eye and chuckled.

His laughter made the guards and eunuchs at the door look sideways.

The emperor knew everything that happened at the palace gate.

In the Huagai Hall, when Zhu Yuanzhang and the prince were waiting to go to court, the Jin Yiwei had already told everything about the situation at the door.

"This Yao Guangxiao has a very fierce temper..."

Zhu Yuanzhang was very happy. Out of imperial instinct, he originally just wanted Yao Guangxiao to use him as an excuse.
But who would have thought that this guy would be so fierce and offend the world's literati as soon as he made a move.

Everyone has rebelled against their relatives, and everyone in the world is an enemy.

With Yao Guangxiao like this, he can use it with confidence.

Yao Guangxiao's role is over. Next, as the emperor, he will sing his own role.

"Let's go!"

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and, under the guidance of the eunuch, headed towards the Fengtian Hall in front.

In early winter, although there is no snow, everything is withered, and there is a faint chill in the air.

When Zhu Yuanzhang stepped into Fengtian Hall, the atmosphere inside the hall was surprisingly colder than outside.

Lao Zhu felt the resentment and murderous intent of the officials, but his face was expressionless and he pretended to be ignorant.

Zhu Biao accompanied the emperor to court. His palace was not as good as Zhu Yuanzhang's, but he couldn't help but glance at Yao Guangxiao.

Yao Guangxiao stood out among the officials with a panda eye, which was particularly conspicuous.

However, the person who was beaten was not embarrassed, but the official standing next to him was very uncomfortable.

Zhu Biao couldn't help but admire that people's determination is indeed different.

As expected of the younger brother of the Zhang family, he understands that as long as he is not embarrassed, others will be embarrassed.

Zhu Yuanzhang naturally saw Yao Guangxiao who was beaten into panda eyes at a glance, but he pretended not to see him.

He pretended to be stupid, and all the officials had no excuse to attack.

The morning session continued as usual, starting with the prime minister and the six ministers, who successively reported on the situation in various places.

Some urgent and important matters were discussed with the officials on the spot by the emperor.

The most important things in Ming Dynasty in the near future are nothing more than those few things.

The matter of moving the capital will start from the spring after the New Year.

The emperor had naturally decided on the auspicious day, but many officials were busy discussing how to evacuate Yingtian Mansion and how to maintain the process of moving the capital.

News that the Ming Dynasty had conquered the entire territory of Japan and begun cleaning up the remaining Japanese pirates at sea and in Korea, as well as preparations for a second voyage to sea, were all put on the agenda.

Yao Guangxiao did not speak. In fact, he had been isolated by the officials in the DPRK.

Although Zhu Yuanzhang promoted many people from the Spring and Autumn Sect, there were not many who were qualified to appear in the Fengtian Palace...

He just listened quietly and analyzed the pros and cons.

Wang Baobao's army also captured Jiaozhi through the use of ships and artillery at sea.When Yao Guangxiao heard this battle report, he could also see that many officials opposed entering places like the palace and Jiaozhi...

He silently felt that these old guys should indeed be swept into the dustbin of history.

The importance of rubber may only be understood by the group of people from Spring and Autumn College who really study machinery.

Without the boatload of rubber that Zhang Yi had brought back, there would be no steam engines roaring in the north.

And the subtle changes brought about by productivity are not detectable by these people.
When his treasure bank faced people coming and going, he could feel that after the promotion of simplified Chinese characters for so many years, there were indeed many people who should not be literate, but actually had a good level of literacy.

This was also what he firmly believed Zhang Yi had said to him back then, and he was not just fooling around.

My little master is indeed changing the world subtly.

But these people in front of them have gone against the trend of history!
They are indeed China's most talented people, the smartest people in the world selected through examinations.

But their stance has long been contrary to the general trend.

Yao Guangxiao was thinking wildly when he suddenly heard Zhu Yuanzhang mention the Baochao Bureau.

He came back to his senses, stepped out of the queue, and told what he was going to start today:

"Your Majesty, I want to set up a bank under the Baochao Bureau. At present, it is mainly to meet the people's exchange and storage problems..."

Lao Zhu listened quietly to Yao Guangxiao's words and affirmed his approach.

If the Baochao Bureau was equivalent to the central bank, it would be nothing more than a stop-gap measure to let the Baochao Bureau handle the storage and exchange business.

It is naturally good to establish a secondary organization.

Moreover, the exchange and storage at the Baochao Bureau were in the interests of the officials, so the matter was passed without any trouble.

But Lao Zhu pointed at Yao Guangxiao’s eyes and asked curiously:
"Yao Aiqing, what's wrong with your eyes?"

His words made Fengtian Temple become audible again.

The emperor was pretending to be confused, and was also continuing the conflict in front of the Meridian Gate just now.

Everyone looked at Yao Guangxiao, wanting to hear what he had to say.

"Pindao, you were beaten!"

Yao Guangxiao did not compromise, nor did he complain emotionally. He just told the emperor calmly what happened in front of the Meridian Gate.

Zhu Yuanzhang's expression also became very strange. This guy's attitude was too calm, which made it difficult for him to handle.

Other officials were afraid that the emperor would prejudge the situation and were about to attack, but Zhu Yuanzhang waved his hand to stop them from talking.

He asked Yao Guangxiao:
"Then let me ask you, are you insulting a saint?"

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask, what is a saint, and is Cheng Zhu a saint?"

"Dao Yan, you are going too far!"

When Yao Guangxiao began to question Cheng Zhu's status, Wang Guangyang couldn't help but spoke first.

As soon as he took the lead, other officials ignored the emperor and began to accuse Yao Guangxiao.

For a time, Fengtian Temple was like a vegetable market.

A trace of anger appeared on Lao Zhu's face, and he slapped the dragon chair fiercely.

The huge noise alarmed the officials present. Looking at the angry emperor, all the officials shut up.

"Everyone is a gentle guy!
You don't even give people a chance to speak?
Yao Guangxiao, tell me, if anyone dares to interrupt, I will drag him out and beat him up!
But I also warn you, don’t make some crooked and evil arguments...

If you talk nonsense, I will also punish you..."

Hearing this, Yao Guangxiao raised the corners of his mouth slightly. Lao Zhu seemed to be fair, but in fact, he was protecting himself in his words.

He said:

"Pindao respects the sacred teachings left behind by the most holy teachers, and he has no intention of denying the sacred teachings.

Of course, Confucius and Mencius are Confucius and Mencius, but Er Cheng and Yi Zhu are not Confucius and Mencius!

The reason why I wrote "Dao Yu Lu" was because Er Cheng criticized the Buddha and the Elder!
Sakyamuni and Lao Tzu are also saints.

The principles of the two branches of Buddhism and Taoism may not be able to enter the eyes of your masters, but there are still people who follow them.

I became a monk when I was young and learned Taoism from Taoists.

Now he is devoted to cultivating Taoism under the guidance of the national master. The two saints, Buddha and Lao, are also the refuges of poor Taoists.

Therefore, from Pindao's point of view, it is normal for Pindao to refute Ercheng's Tao with the heart of discussing Tao.

If you gentlemen convince me with reason, I will not say anything more.
The two schools of Buddhism and Taoism have been at odds with each other since ancient times. Debates between Buddhism and Confucianism also occurred from time to time before the Song Dynasty.

I just don't understand why such a simple thing,

When it comes to your Lordships' mouths, it is a matter of whether it is worthy for a poor person to say it, or whether it should be said?
Could it be that the most sage teacher Confucius allowed discussion of Taoism, and Shizi also encouraged debate on scriptures?

When the poor monk wrote the rest of the Taoist records, he really didn't expect that Er Cheng and Yi Zhu would be more difficult to deal with than the saint.
I can’t even say it!

Your Majesty, even the illiterate Mongolians have the heart to accept foreign cultures and encourage scripture debate.
How come my Ming Dynasty restored Chinese orthodoxy, but then learned the tricks of being punished for speaking out?

Your Majesty can comment on the humble ministers. If you also feel that Er Cheng Yi Zhu is the most holy, you can't move...

That Wei Chen immediately withdrew the article from the newspaper, resigned and went into seclusion! "

Yao Guangxiao was convicted for his words, which made the officials present turn blue.

Especially the old censor who had punched Yao Guangxiao just now was blushing even more.

The very existence of the position of lecturing official is that one can offend with one's words without being punished. However, as a lecturing official, one can be punished for one's words.

Yao Guangxiao's comments are simply heartbreaking.

As for whether Cheng Zhu is a saint or not, people are free to judge.

Neo-Confucianism flourished, and with the emperor's deliberate support, Er Cheng and Yi Zhu were naturally sanctified.

It's just that this kind of thing cannot be said publicly. If you look into it carefully, it can easily go online.

Zhu Yuanzhang and his son listened to Yao Guangxiao's talk, which made the officials present look pale, but it was difficult to refute.

In fact, to put it bluntly, they are not afraid of debate.

Instead, if Cheng and Zhu were put into a debate, they would lose.

"Let me take a look at what you wrote in "Dao Yulu"..."

Zhu Yuanzhang pretended to be crazy and looked for people everywhere to ask for the contents of Yu Lu.

Impressed, he quickly handed the hidden newspaper to Zhu Yuanzhang, and Zhu Yuanzhang took it and took a look.

"That's it?"

This is what Lao Zhu said, which made the officials in the DPRK and the Central Committee feel uncomfortable.

Zhu Yuanzhang laughed angrily:

"I didn't even know that you were actually like this?
If Yao Guangxiao insults Cheng Zhu and other sages, I will never touch him lightly. ,
It's obviously you who criticizes others and they refute, but you can't do it?
Wang Guangyang, tell me, what kind of truth is this? "

Zhu Yuanzhang's words made all the officials look pale.

“In ancient times, hundreds of schools of thought discussed the Tao. How could the saint be afraid of it?
How come you could not learn the words and deeds of the saint, but you learned such a domineering style...? "

Lao Zhu's words, every word, pierced the hearts of all the officials.

Wang Guangyang's mouth went dry and he finally bowed silently.

……

"In this war of public opinion, you win and you lose..."

After going to court, Yao Guangxiao returned to Chunqiu Temple and happened to have lunch with Zhang Yi.

Yao Guang Xiaoping told what happened this morning calmly, and Zhang Yi burst into laughter upon hearing this.

The demon monk always shows his own prowess.

"Actually, if you debate scriptures, you may not be able to defeat great scholars like Song Lian.
The old man just left this year. You are going to be so angry that he will write an article and scold you! "

Zhang Yi's tone was slightly sarcastic:
"Actually, the reason why they reacted so strongly is because His Majesty's reforms over the years have forced them to overreact.

Er Cheng and Yi Zhu, let’s not say whether their reasoning is correct or not, but it is definitely not irrefutable.

But the 80 years since the invasion of foreign tribes have created the Zhang family in Longhushan, as well as the Neo-Confucian school.

When their Zhu family saint was alive, he was accused of picking up ashes and sleeping with his daughter-in-law.

Although this was probably a deliberate slander by political opponents, it also shows that Neo-Confucianism was not well-known to the world at that time!
They say that Longhushan has benefited from the Mongols, and that the Kong family can enjoy the wealth of the Mongols with peace of mind.

But they just didn't say, how much benefit did the Neo-Confucian school gain during the 80 years the Mongols were in the Central Plains?
Confucianism, which was passed down by the sage masters, has long since become the same religion as Buddhism and Taoism.

Only religion can have no doubts about the ancestors!

But if it were ten years ago, things wouldn't have been so sensitive!
Your Majesty will probably not feel comfortable with the certificate of nomination you handed in! "

Yao Guangxiao nodded slightly, he understood what Zhang Yi meant.

If he had published this thing in the past, Yao Guangxiao would have been criticized verbally and written, at most, and then isolated.

But why the officials reacted so strongly this time? To put it bluntly, it was because they were no longer irreplaceable.

From New Confucianism to the Spring and Autumn Academy, the emperor's intention to support another group of people became more and more obvious.

But supporting another force is not the key. The key is that they are afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang will also eliminate Neo-Confucianism, which dominates the ideological thinking.

After 80 years of deified Confucianism, Neo-Confucianism is essentially the same as religion.

Just like any religion that occupies the dominant ideology, not allowing others to question it is the most basic operation.

Once the emperor wanted to strip away the sacred status of Neo-Confucianism, he would offend the beliefs of scholars all over the world.

It is depriving benefits and offending faith.

It was within this distorted environment that the civil servants reacted so violently.

"Compared to Pindao, you are the enemy of the whole world!"

"If we can transform the world that Master said, there is no harm in sacrificing it.

Master also said that reform is not about treating guests to dinner..."

Yao Guangxiao's eyes flashed with unparalleled madness.

Zhang Yi: ...

Fortunately, what he showed Yao Guangxiao was the abridged version of Ma Zhe...

Otherwise, this guy would probably have rejected a peasant revolution in ancient times.

"Forget it, Pindao should prepare to go home for the New Year!"

Zhang Yi shook his head and didn't think about anything else.

Once homesickness sets in, Zhang Yi will inevitably feel sad.

His father in this world may only have less than a year to live.

The cold in winter always makes people feel depressed.

Winter in Beijing is also particularly cold.

Hu Weiyong is reading letters sent to him by Wang Guangyang. The most common ones are concerns about the current situation.

The future of Ming Dynasty is repeatedly undergoing major changes.

The person in the palace is unpredictable, but everyone has already felt the sound of sharpening knives coming from the palace.

Wang Guangyang is not his friend, he is even considered a political enemy.

But the fact that he was able to write to himself proved that this colleague was disturbed.

The coldness of Yingtian Mansion blew into Hu Weiyong's heart, but it felt warm.

The advantage is mine!

(End of this chapter)