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Chapter 818
It was silent again, and it was terribly silent again.

Yang Reform waited patiently, waiting for Xu Guangqi to have a certain amount of time to understand and digest.

These issues involve imperial power in the Ming Dynasty, Confucianism, social and ethical relations, politics, economy, military, culture and education, diplomacy, colonial expansion, race, technology, and a series of issues.

These problems, just one aspect, are enough to cause headaches, but Yang Reform has to integrate all these problems, and must look at the problem from the perspective of all these problems.Only in this way can we control these things and point out a bright path for the Ming Dynasty.

Yang Reform knows that it is impossible to explain these things clearly at once, and it is impossible to understand them all at once. Without standing on the height of history, it is impossible to see the essence of these things clearly, and it is impossible to have a vision that is too far beyond this era. , What we do, the policies and strategies we formulate cannot escape the shackles of this era.

What Yang Reform wanted was to break free from the shackles of history and the vicious circle of history, and to completely move to another path; it wanted to carry out thorough changes in all aspects of the entire Ming Dynasty; what it wanted was to completely change China's destiny.It is undoubtedly difficult to do this, and it undoubtedly requires great wisdom, courage, and courage. It is obviously not enough to rely on the strength of one person. Wisdom, courage and courage also need like-minded people.

What Yang Reform needs is not only his own understanding, but also Xu Guangqi's understanding.

In this era, if it were someone else, Yang Reform would not say these things, but for Xu Guangqi, Yang Reform knows that this issue can be clearly stated, and it is worth mentioning. In the time and space of the Ming Dynasty hundreds of years ago, If it is said who is most qualified to be a "like-minded" person, Xu Guangqi is undoubtedly the most ideal and reliable candidate.

Yang Reform firmly believes that the inheritance of history will not deceive him.

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Silent for a long time.

Xu Guangqi finally seemed to move.These questions are really embarrassing for him. Even though he has a special relationship with the emperor, it is still difficult to say some things from his mouth. The emperor is a king and he is a minister, and some things are too straightforward. Not a good thing.

"...Your Majesty..." Xu Guangqi finally spoke.

"Master Xu, just talk." Yang Reform looked at Xu Guangqi who seemed to be very difficult to speak, and encouraged him.

"...Your Majesty, forgive me for being rebellious. Judging from what your majesty said, your majesty intends to carry out a major change in the whole world...and the imperial power and Confucianism, especially Confucianism, have penetrated into every aspect of the whole world. Change is inevitable. To avoid involving Confucianism, Your Majesty, it is difficult, difficult!... Although Your Majesty is the Holy Lord, it is still dangerous to move the whole world. I know that His Majesty's heart is to bring the Ming Dynasty out of the predicament and to glory , but I'm also worried..." Xu Guangqi didn't hide what was in his heart anymore, since the emperor had already spoken to this extent, he didn't avoid anything at all, but expressed his inner worries.As he said that, Xu Guangqi also fell into extreme worry.

"I know what Master Xu is worried about, but this matter must be done. As the emperor, I am immune to many things. Even if I do something wrong, it will not cause too much harm to myself. , there is still a chance to do it all over again, but it is perfectly suitable to do this, and this is none other than me..." Yang Reform said firmly.

Throughout the ages, people who make changes to society seem to have a bad end, but Yang Reform believes that he is an emperor, and he is naturally immune to many things. In this regard, there may be many advantages that reformers cannot match, such as the reforms of the Qin Dynasty. It was Shang Yang who was torn apart by a car and ended badly, but the monarch was fine. The Song and Ming dynasties were the same. Even if the reform failed, there was no big loss for the emperor himself. It was just a change of courtiers. However, Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty seemed to have succeeded, which further strengthened Yang's confidence in reform.

Yang Reform also knows that his own transformation is different from previous transformations. This transformation is almost promoted by himself. All the transformations can find their own shadow at the final source, and the degree of their participation in the transformation is higher than any previous one. A monarch must be strong and deep. It really involves all aspects of society. It is far from comparable to that of Yongzheng. The difficulty can be imagined, and it can even be said that it is impossible to extricate itself. Saying this kind of thing is more or less self-comforting. .

But at the turning point of this era, Yang Reform still firmly believes that he must be the most suitable reformer. Even things that are not immune to the status of an emperor can be resisted with achievements and merits. Looking at the entire Ming Dynasty and the entire era, it is really true. It's who I am.

"...I would like to help His Majesty with all my heart and soul. Even if I lose my reputation and be famous forever, I will have no complaints or regrets..." Xu Guangqi agreed without hesitation, a little tragically.

Since ancient times, how many people who presided over changes have a good end?Especially the courtiers, if the emperor wants to change, he naturally needs someone to stand at the front desk. Since I told him this, it is estimated that the emperor meant to let him stand at the front desk. Xu Guangqi did not think much about it, so he agreed. , the support for him made him unable to refuse.But then a question arose, no matter whether the reforms since ancient times were successful or not, which emperor and monarch participated so deeply like this one?Even speaking of pushing it with one hand, is he really a chess piece pushed out by the emperor to stand in the foreground?I'm afraid it's not necessarily..., I'm afraid my weight may not be enough, Xu Guangqi's face became hot, and he laughed at himself a little.

"...Your Majesty, forgive me for your boldness. This change has never been so easy to succeed. I think it is better for you to stand at the front desk and overcome obstacles for Your Majesty. Even if there are twists and turns in the reform, there is still room for maneuver. There is still room, even if it fails, the minister can still bear all the blame for it. It is harmless to His Majesty. Your Majesty is still young, and there is still a chance for reform. It is better than your Majesty personally presiding over it. There is no room for maneuver,... As a minister, I should share the worries for His Majesty, and please allow His Majesty..." Xu Guangqi thought for a while and said, no matter what, he would stand up.

"...Hehehe, no, didn't you say that the mistakes of the past are the guides of the future? My change this time seems to be dangerous, but I still have some confidence in my confidence. I never do things that I am not sure of... ..." Yang Reform said with a smile, seeing Xu Guangqi's tragic expression, Yang Reform was not only fortunate, but also a little bit complacent.

"Dare to ask His Majesty's strategy?" Xu Guangqi asked curiously. Now that the emperor said that he was sure, Xu Guangqi was a little worried, but he let go of it. The emperor really has a lot of trump cards. I am afraid that, as the emperor said, he is somewhat sure of success. Now, Xu Guangqi's interest has been attracted again. What is the means?Even the most difficult change in thousands of years is somewhat grasped...

"...Hehehe, how should I put it?...First of all, for this change, I don't intend to let a certain person stand at the front desk all the time. It is too dangerous to stand alone at the front desk. It is inevitable that when miscalculations are exhausted, a small mistake by one person may drag down the entire reform. Therefore, this time, I plan to let everyone take turns on stage and share the firepower in turn. In this way, even if someone makes a mistake or miscalculates, there is If other people are on top, the reform will not fall by the wayside..." Yang Reform explained with a smile.Now that the words have been spoken, Yang Reform is ready to completely kick off the prelude to this change, and Yang Reform is also ready to give it a go. Many previous arrangements have made Yang Reform convinced that he can succeed.

"... What your majesty said is true, but I don't know how many people can get into your majesty's eyes, so how can we take turns?" Xu Guangqi became even more curious. Hearing what the emperor said, Xu Guangqi felt that it seemed that he really had A lot of confidence, some eager to know who it is.

"...Hehehe, let's not mention this topic for now, let me talk about another topic..." Yang Reform did not continue to talk about this topic.

"..." The curious Xu Guangqi immediately smacked his lips, his face full of embarrassment, at this critical moment, the emperor, you whet your appetite...

Yang Reform said to Wang Cheng'en: "Big Companion, Lord Yan Sheng must have been waiting for a long time, call him in..."

"Slave obeys the order!" Wang Chengen promised.Wang Chengen was full of worries. He followed the emperor all the time, and he was considered the closest person to the emperor. Although the emperor seemed to be talking and laughing, the difficulties involved, apart from worrying, Wang Chengen was worried.

Xu Guangqi was very surprised, why the next topic was summoning Yan Sheng Gong Kong Yinzhi?Could it be that Kong Yinzhi is one of the candidates...

"Your Majesty, do you want to avoid it for a while?" Xu Guangqi said.

"No, Master Xu doesn't need to evade. This is my arrangement. For the matter of Duke Yan Sheng, Master Xu will also be troublesome. Master Xu can just watch from the sidelines." Yang Reform immediately stopped him.

Yang Reform knew that Zhang Xianyong had arranged a new gadget, and Kong Yinzhi would definitely not be able to stand to see him again. He had to find some courage from himself before he could have the courage to struggle for a while. This kind of tearing pain, isn't it Ordinary people can bear it.

Yang Reform doesn't know how long Kong Yinzhi can hold on, he has been pulled like this, and he comes here again and again to find courage, Yang Reform is really a little scared, afraid that Kong Yinzhi's thread will be torn if he is not careful, although There is also a substitute, but his identity determines that he is the most suitable. Yang Reform does not want Kong Yinzhi to withdraw from this drama of great change.

"I obey the order!" Xu Guangqi agreed without thinking too much.

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Kong Yinzhi came here again. This is not the first time or the second time he has come here. Every time he encounters a situation where he really can't go on, he will come here to find courage and the courage to persevere.

Entering the room, Kong Yinzhi was a little surprised. Usually, the emperor met him alone, but today, there was an outsider. After a closer look, it was Xu Guangqi, the emperor's "master", who was in charge of the emperor. With the stability of most of the Ming Dynasty, he is the real emperor teacher.

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"...Your Majesty..." Kong Yinzhi began to complain directly after seeing the ceremony.Originally there was a tearful performance or something, but because there were outsiders, he couldn't get too involved.

"...Okay, but it's about Zhang Xianyong?" Yang Reform stopped Kong Yinzhi from continuing and asked directly.

"Report to Your Majesty, yes..." Zhang Xianyong, who was originally aggrieved and wanted to cry, calmed down immediately, and replied, in front of the emperor, one should not pretend too much.

"What do the Qing family think about Zhang Xianyong's matter?" Yang Reform asked.

"...Report to Your Majesty..." Kong Yinzhi was very embarrassed. Everyone knew that Zhang Xianyong's troubles were actually instigated by the emperor. Now he was asked to express his views on those things. He was in a difficult situation. If he was outside, he would Zhang Xianyong can be said to be wrong, but how can he say it in front of the emperor?Zhang Xianyong's business is the emperor's business, and talking about Zhang Xianyong is talking about the emperor, and Kong Yinzhi has no confidence in criticizing the emperor.

"But do you feel the pressure? Or, is it very detrimental to Confucianism?" Yang Reform asked directly.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is..." Kong Yinzhi thought for a while, and replied, this is also the reason why he came to the emperor. Without the support of the emperor, he might not be able to persist for a moment.

"The Qing family thinks, is Zhang Xianyong's experiment right or wrong? Or, does the conclusion of the experiment stand up to scrutiny?" Yang Reform asked.

"...Reporting to Your Majesty, regardless of right or wrong, as far as the conclusion is concerned, it really stands up to scrutiny. No matter who does it, the result is the same..." Kong Yinzhi thought for a while, and had to admit this fact , Zhang Xianyong said wildly outside that his way is the way, the right way, and the standard of the right way is very simple, the results he made are the same as those made by anyone else, that is, the way is righteous.Although this sentence is simple, its lethality is not small. Since Zhang Xianyong is the right way, who is the crooked way?Facing the challenge of Taoism, the pressure of Confucianism can be imagined, and the pressure of him in the center of the deep vortex can be imagined... He is not willing to withdraw, but he has suffered so much and suffered so much. With so many sins, it is a pity to give up at this time.

"Well, I know about Zhang Xianyong's situation, so what do the Qing family think?" Yang Reform asked.

"...Report to Your Majesty, I'm stupid..." Kong Yinzhi replied that if he had any other means, he would not have come to the emperor. He knew that he was just a pawn and he was not qualified to play chess.

"I have also heard some words, but some people say that Zhang Xianyong's tricks are outrageous, he is not doing his job properly, he is opportunistic, and it is harmful to the country and the people. It should not be advocated and must be banned..., is it?" Yang Reform said.Those opposing voices basically mean this. To put it bluntly, it is to dismiss all schools of thought and respect Confucianism alone.Naturally, Yang Reform would not, nor would he agree.

"...Reporting to Your Majesty, that's roughly what it means..." Kong Yinzhi agreed with some doubts.

"...Hehehe, these words are nothing more than words, and I will not do anything to those people. In the former Song Dynasty, there was a good talk about not being convicted with words. I have always been very envious..." Yang Reform expressed again an attitude.Although the words were very enthusiastic, there was a chill in them.

"...Your Majesty is holy..." Kong Yinzhi breathed a sigh of relief, the current emperor is too powerful, and he is going to catch up with the Taizu. How did the Taizu deal with those who disagreed with him?Confronting the emperor, one can’t help but think about this issue more or less. Now that the emperor has expressed his attitude and won’t be punished with his words, this is finally a good thing. At least the voice of saying these words can be louder in the future.Kong Yinzhi thought again, if the emperor could not be convicted of crimes with words, it would not be too bad for everyone to be able to live the life of the Song Dynasty...

"...However, it is too much to say that Taoism is banned. Taoism has been passed down for 2000 years, and it was banned in my hands because of some trivial things. How do future generations think of me? How do they think of me? It seems that I, Ming, have no tolerance for others? Does the Qing family say so?" Yang Reform said, anyway, it's all right to argue, but never to fight.

"Reporting to Your Majesty,... yes..." Kong Yinzhi agreed somewhat vaguely, although he also wanted to say that Taoism should be banned, but he also knew that this was impossible. The aristocratic family in 2000 also enjoyed 200 years of respect and glory in the Ming Dynasty.
"...Since this is the case, it depends on whether what Zhang Xianyong did is justified. If he is justified, I have no reason not to support it, let alone ban it. Of course, if what others say is justified, I will also I will support it, and I will not favor one person over another..." Yang Reform said.

Kong Yinzhi was speechless for a while, it was as if he hadn't said anything, but he still favored Zhang Xianyong.I'm afraid this exclusive Confucianism will become a thing of the past... But what can he do?He doesn't want to be this pawn, the emperor has other pawns in his hand, as a pawn, he doesn't have too much ability to interfere with his own destiny...

"...Yes, Your Majesty..." Kong Yinzhi had nothing to say, but he was not reconciled.

"...Okay, I know the difficulties of the Qing family, no, didn't you find a helper for the Qing family today?" Yang Reform interrupted Kong Yinzhi, said with a smile, and pointed at Xu Guangqi .

Kong Yinzhi felt a headache and weakness.This battle between Confucianism and Taoism, Xu Guangqi's participation, I'm afraid it will become more chaotic.With a sigh, he took the initiative to salute Xu Guangqi: "I have met Mr. Xu Ge." Although he has a special status, Xu Guangqi's status is even more special, and his achievements are greater. In the eyes of the emperor, Xu Guangqi has more weight.

"I've met Yan Shenggong." Xu Guangqi hurriedly returned the salute.

After seeing the ceremony for a while, the two turned their eyes to the emperor.

Kong Yinzhi was also well aware of what the emperor meant. It seemed that the emperor planned to push Xu Guangqi out to fight Taoism in the name of Confucianism. Few people support it, but although Xu Guangqi's status is a Jinshi and a Confucian scholar, he still has another status, that is, the barbarian religion. If Xu Guangqi joins this battle, I'm afraid the whole thing will be more complicated, not to mention those who Xu Guangqi engaged in. Things, Kong Yinzhi's mind is a mess...

Kong Yinzhi understood that the emperor obviously wanted to provoke a fight between the two families, and then he sat firmly on the Diaoyutai, but so what? The two families fight harder... Only when everyone fights fiercely can the emperor's role and power be more secure. Everyone thinks and must get the emperor's support and approval. The emperor is a good emperor...

Thinking of those who had trouble with the emperor and planned to fight with the emperor, Kong Yinzhi felt that this was really not on the same level. The emperor fiddled with it casually, and everyone jumped and cursed anxiously. How can you fight the emperor?

(End of this chapter)