Begging in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 353

This word almost became one of President Jiang's crimes during the Great Revolution of later generations, but he did not propose it. As early as 300 years ago, Yang Sichang had already mentioned it when he met Emperor Chongzhen, and even more so. Earlier, Zhang Juzheng also said the same thing to Emperor Wanli.

Regardless of the merits and demerits of his opinion in terms of foreign policy, this one is now in line with the national conditions of the Ming Dynasty. Concentrate the power of the whole country, first put down the peasant army in the country, and then free up your hands to deal with the Jurchens, and use the big and small Otherwise, one hand will always be tied to fight against two enemies at the same time, and even the largest empire will be dragged down.

The manuscripts handed down by Song Qingshu were all Yang Sichang's. He bought Yang Sichang's servant and stole his unpublished "Mr. Yang Wenruo's Anthology". Running around, almost the entire Yingtian Mansion knew about Yang Sichang as a number one figure.

Regarding Yang Sichang’s views on governing, it is even more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Nanzhili is the accompanying capital, and the scholars in the south of the Yangtze River are the pillars of the feudal country of the Ming Dynasty. , In just a few days, Yang Sichang suddenly became a celebrity from the original obscurity.

Just when these big shots were still inquiring about who is Mr. Yang Wenruo, a shocking news broke out in the capital.

After Zhang Fengyi, Minister of the Ministry of War, committed suicide by swallowing rhubarb, Emperor Chongzhen promoted Yang Sichang, the son of Yang He, who was in Dingyou, from the military service of the three towns to the position of Minister of the Ministry of War, and began to entrust full power to suppress bandits. The hottest figure at the center.

The newly established Jiangnan Lecture Hall suddenly became popular because of the foresight of this incident.

The original spacious gate has become a bit narrow, and there is an endless stream of scholars who come to sign up with gifts for apprenticeship, and some even come with a letter from a certain high-ranking official. The lecture hall is regarded as Yang Sichang’s party, and the management Is he founded by rogues or eunuchs? As long as he can be an official, the idiot will also call him grandpa. I didn't see how many officials attached to him when Wei Zhongxian was. This is the sick world in the late Ming Dynasty.

These days, the academy has become a battleground for the faction. As long as there are students who become officials, the teacher's political opinions can also be promoted. Looking at the endless stream of students, Ruan Dabeard can't close his mouth with joy, but Song Qingshu has a bit of a headache Suddenly, too many scholars came, and the original accommodation and funds of the academy seemed a bit insufficient.

This Jiangnan Lecture Hall is a seed, if it is well cultivated, there will be its own faction in the court in the future, and it will be tough to speak. The bearded Ruan is entertaining the students at the door, and Song Qingshu himself is wandering in it in a happy mood.

According to history, Yang Sichang first became Minister of the Ministry of War, and then Wen Tiren stepped down, and he joined the cabinet. Even after his death, Emperor Chongzhen still had full trust in him. It is estimated that at this time, the new official Yang Sichang was wondering and depressed about himself. However, in terms of public opinion, he couldn't get rid of the Jiangnan Lecture Hall that was building momentum for him. Thinking about it, Song Qingshu couldn't help but laugh out loud.

But at this time, some discordant voices came.

"Xuanzhu, you want to quit the club? Why? Now that the lecture hall is so hot, how many people can't get in without trying to get in. What a waste of opportunity you've been wasting by quitting?"

"Hmph, the name is not worthy of the name, and it is useless to stay longer. Before I came, I thought there was really a shocking person who saw through the stubborn diseases of the world. Now, it seems that he is just a place to follow the power. If you don't leave now, when will you wait?"

This is a bit of a slap in the face. Others go in, and some go out?Song Qingshu felt a little unhappy immediately, and walked over looking for the voice of argument, and at a glance, he felt very depressed again.

He still had some memories of the one who was about to leave, the skinny guy who fell asleep in class and didn't even go to him to assign tasks.

It seems that the guy is quite young, only sixteen or seventeen years old, he looks quite handsome, and he has the feeling of a young man in a costume drama of later generations. What makes Song Qingshu depressed is that this guy doesn't even talk about tearing down the stage, but even gives him 20 The activity funds of two silver coins were put in the burden in a dignified manner.

"It's useless to eat without working, and it's useless to keep it. Everyone has his own aspirations. Let him go if he wants to go!" Seeing that another scholar wanted to persuade him, Song Qingshu snorted first, and in the Jiangnan Lecture Hall There is also a sketch portrait of Song Qingshu, and all the scholars know him. Seeing him, the chairman of the academy, with a cold face, the persuading scholar froze immediately, but the thin man who was stimulated by these words became furious.

"You broke your promise and got fat first, why do you blame someone for eating but not working?"

"Why did I break my promise and gain weight!"

"Jiangnan Lecture Hall, where is Wu?"

Being robbed of a sentence, Song Qingshu really stuttered.

To be honest, he really wanted to imitate the future generations and create a university that would promote new ideas, but now, the conditions are not mature at all, and this martial arts hall can only put on this new shell, and it still focuses on the imperial examination, this skinny man Scolding him for speaking doesn't count, but it is not wronged.

However, Song Qingshu was a person who was so easy to admit defeat, and he was already a little surprised. Song Qingshu opened his mouth to refute: "This martial arts hall was created for Yang Bingbu, so it is naturally worthy of the name. In the future, outstanding people will have the opportunity to come to the Bingbu Even if you take office, it’s not considered cheating on you!”

"Working under Yang Sichang's subordinate? It's better to leave now! Save yourself bad luck!"

"Oh? Why do you say that? Don't you agree with Yang Bingbu's proposal that you must first secure the interior if you fight against the outside world?"

Now, Song Qingshu was really a little strange, and he shook his head in disdain when he went to see the skinny man.

"Yang Bingbu's strategy is good, but it's just wishful thinking. The main force is placed above Annei, and the other side must be appeased, but to negotiate peace with Donglu? I'm afraid the court and the princes will not be able to pass this test. As for Yang The Ministry of War? He didn’t even dare to fight for his father’s unjust death, expecting him to take up this burden? Humph~”

The sneer made Song Qingshu completely surprised. Later generations commented that the Ming Dynasty died on the body of Yang He and his son. Yang He did not suppress the peasant uprising with all his strength at the beginning of the peasant uprising, but gave the rebel army a chance to grow by appeasement , was delayed, and Yang Sichang's plan was too ambitious. In order to support his plan, the suppression of salaries and training salaries drained the last sliver of vitality of the Ming Dynasty, but he and his boss, Emperor Chongzhen, had the same virtue and did not take responsibility.

Take the surrender of Zhang Xianzhong as an example. Yang Sichang knew that Zhang Xianzhong would rebel, but as soon as Emperor Chongzhen asked for peace, he immediately nodded and agreed to recruit peace. This was a waste of an opportunity to annihilate the Great Western Army, especially the matter of negotiating peace with Donglu. How did the news leak out? Emperor Chongzhen refused to take the responsibility of kneeling and surrendering. As the cabinet scholar who proposed this strategy, he also refused to stand up and take responsibility. In the end, he pushed the responsibility to Chen Xinjia, the Minister of the Ministry of War who took office later. The Ming Dynasty lost All the forces outside the customs and most of the elites from the three sides fought in the Songjin War, so Yang Sichang was not responsible.

And for this unfulfilled goal, he even killed Lu Xiangsheng, a rare and good general of the Ming Dynasty.

Now that he was completely impressed with this skinny man, Song Qingshu couldn't help but asked in amazement.

"what's your name?"

"Zhang Cangshui in Yin County!"

Listening to the thin man proudly declaring his family name, Song Qingshu was immediately confused. He had never heard of this name before. It seemed that he did not meet any great god in history. However, talents are rare. After hesitating for a moment, Song Qingshu suddenly asked The soldier behind him gave orders, and a moment later, the soldier went to his office and brought some books.

"Give it to you."

Holding the book box, Song Qingshu stuffed it straight into Zhang Cangshui's arms, holding the book, the skinny man was immediately confused, and asked in amazement: "What are you doing for me?"

"This time, Song broke his promise. The Jiangnan Lecture Hall does not teach martial arts now. These books are not military books. My teacher Tang Ruowang is from the West. The records here are some historical materials and current events that happened in the West. Being with Wu, it should be of some use to you!"

"Song doesn't insist on staying, but I still hope that you can stay in this lecture hall for a while, and give you and me a chance."

After saying these words, Song Qingshu left in a chic way. Being able to deviate from the mainstream of the imperial examination shows that this kid is not a person who does not understand the past. Song Qingshu believes that what he translated from Tang Ruowang and his miscellaneous notes on the history of later generations are absolutely true. Can seduce the appetite of this guy.

Sure enough, while Song Qingshu turned his head and peeped obscenely, the boy curiously opened the bookcase, and the first book made his eyes straighten.

"Gallic Wars", where is Gaul?
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Except for this Zhang Cangshui, the entire Jiangnan Lecture Hall is normal. Although the recruits are not famous scholars who are rehabilitated and famous among the scholars, at least they are not the previous shabby households. Many of them are from Nanzhili The children of the landlords of the aristocratic families represent the local forces. If they want to gain a foothold in Nanzhili, Song Qingshu must learn from Zhu Yuanzhang back then and collude with these landlords.

As for Yang Sichang, Song Qingshu is not worried at all. These days, Wen Tiren, who is known as a lonely official, has a party. Yang Sichang is now in a high position, and there must be a group of people to support him, otherwise his government orders will be waste paper when they come out of the capital. One piece, and Song Qingshu happened to have the resources he needed, at least the support of the Central Plains, Guanzhong, and a small half of the three provinces in northern Shanxi. , even if he didn't want to, he finally compromised with himself.

After strolling around the lecture hall, Song Qingshu hummed a little tune in a happy mood and went back to his house under the Zijin Mountain.

Who knows, before entering the door, there was another noise coming from the gate, and it seemed that the door was coming again.

"What's wrong with this today?"

His mouth was a little crooked, Song Qingshu muttered angrily.

(End of this chapter)