Chapter 768 (Middle)

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"Listen up." Said silently.

"If you want to get rid of its evil, you must first get to its source." Yu Yin Zhengse asked: "Of course, the Magna Carta is a jewel in front, but after all, Britain is thousands of miles away, and its national conditions and political system are very different from our country. If it is a rigid set, it will be orange in the south and orange in the north, and brew bitter fruits. Seeing Shen Mo nodding, he continued: "If you want to realize the co-governance of my Ming monarch and ministers, you must first understand why one monarch has ruled alone for two thousand years. ”

"In other words, where is the secret of the rule of a monarch," Wang Yin took over and said: "Why can it be consistent and prosperous?" ”

"I want to hear about it." Silent bowed his head.

"The key lies in the word 'Qin system'" Yu Yin said in a deep voice: "Although the Qin Dynasty rose and fell, its political and cultural legacy was poisonous to future generations, and the ghost of the "Historical Records" has not disappeared for two thousand years. It is the best summary of Qin Shi Huang's 'achievements'. After a pause, he said: "Ying Zheng died, the Qin Dynasty perished, but the Qin system was passed down from generation to generation, and continued to strengthen, and finally evolved into a 'Confucian law' to govern the world, and build a 'three outlines and five constants' to clamp the people of the world." ”

"The core of the Qin system is the sacralization of monarchy." Wang Yin continued: "The King of Qin took the name of 'Yellow Emperor' and changed him to be 'Emperor', proudly living as the 'Son of Heaven', and also called himself 'True Dragon'. The people who helped him make this lie an 'axiom' were two Xunxue descendants, Han Fei and Li Si. The two of them were Confucianists and internal laws, advocating the use of harsh punishment and violence* to achieve the so-called social program, and naturally hit it off with the King of Qin, who ruled the country with punishment, and complemented each other through law and art...... On the one hand, he brazenly frustrated his subjects with severe punishments and made them insignificant; On the one hand, through various rituals and sacrifices, the exalted and unfathomable status of the emperor was determined, and finally the people gave up the nobility of their own life and recognized the sanctity of the monarchy. "The Law of the Great Song Dynasty" or "The Law of the Great Ming Dynasty", there is no law that can restrain the emperor's actions, life and death, everything is only between his thoughts"

"That's a great point." Shen Mo nodded heavily and said: "So I have always disdained the analysis of the scholars of the past dynasties on the 'Ming Jun' and the 'Dusk Jun'. This is really meaningless, in fact, whether it is 'Mingjun' or 'Dusk Jun', the difference is only fifty steps and one hundred steps. Since it is a 'divine authority of the monarchy', there is no restriction on the middle class, and there is no institutional guarantee for the supervision of scholars. Most of the exhortations of Ming Jun are just lamps and moths to the fire, and they are useless. The only hope is that His Majesty the Emperor's personal qualities and conscience have been discovered. ”

"And in an environment where the respect is incomparable and the wealth is invincible, the possibility of raising a good emperor is very small." Yu Yin continued: "So under one person, the 'governance' of the world is accidental, and 'chaos' is of course. This is the real answer to Li Zhen's question. Li Zhen asked at the time, Mencius said that the world is chaotic and one rule, why has it been able to rule the world for more than two thousand years, but only for more than a hundred years? At that time, his answer was that because the monarch most of the time, forgetting his responsibilities, apparently did not speak thoroughly.

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"Then the answer comes out." Wang Yin said in a deep voice: "The deification of monarchy is the secret of a monarch's sole rule, if you want to break this dictatorship, you must first break this apotheosis, and there is no other way."

"And after more than 2,000 years of evolution." Shen Mingchen continued: "This kind of deification has evolved into a specific norm, that is, the ritual religion and the ritual religion is headed by the three outlines, and the three outlines are headed by the monarch and the minister, and the monarchy is supreme, because it contains three unquestionable axioms: first, the imperial power is granted by heaven; In both, the imperial power is unlimited; The imperial power of the three has always been flawless. If we do not break these three axioms, we will not be able to shake the morality of monarchs and ministers, let alone shake the norm

"In the debate on the Three Gonghuai, we have only one goal to achieve, that is, to reshape the ethics of monarchs and ministers, subvert these three axioms, and open a small gap." Yu Yin said slowly: "Therefore, we have a new interpretation of 'monarchs and ministers', proposing that the emperor must first pay for the people of the world in order to enjoy the loyalty and filial piety of the people of the world, which is to deny the infinity of imperial power; ”

"In fact, when I put it forward, I added a statement that 'there was no king in ancient times, and the people of the world recommended it', denying that the imperial power was granted by God." Shen Mingchen smiled and said: "But the two of them denied it, saying that this will definitely cause trouble, or don't think about eating a fat man in one bite, it's better to think about it." ”

"According to the arrangement of the adults, the debate of the Three Gonghuai is only the first step of the whole plan," Afraid that Shen Mo would not be able to hold his face, Yu Yin patted his ass and said: "Next, the academies, schools, lectures, and newspapers in Jiangnan will continue to discuss the debate on the Three Gonghuai, and our people will guide them appropriately; At the same time, some related books will also be secretly disseminated; When the time is ripe, he will attack Xun Xue, and then Cheng Zhu Lixue...... Step by step, the long will be thirty or fifty years, and the short will be ten or twenty years, and finally we will be able to break through the cage and break the superstition of the monarchy."

"The important thing is to guide Shilin to think." Wang Yin said: "The Qin system has developed to the present, and there are more and more people who are dissatisfied with the imperial power, but everyone hasn't thought of it yet, so they are waiting for us to pierce the window paper." ”

After listening to the narration of the three of them, he sighed silently from the bottom of his heart: "I am not as good as you" Indeed, although he never dared to underestimate the ancients, in the field of thought, he has always felt that with his insight that is 500 years ahead, he always understands better than the ancients. Now the three great talents told him with practical actions that as long as they opened a window for them, they could give him back a world.

The three of them hurriedly said humbly: "My lord, don't be presumptuous, without your foresight, which attracted the history of Taixi, and expounded the deafening words of 'monarch and minister co-governance', we may not be able to think so much and so far in our lives." ”

These words made Shen Mo infinitely useful, because his long-term expectation was to open a window to the world and the future for the intellectuals of the Ming Dynasty. Now it looks like a welcome first step has finally been taken

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"Everything that should be said has been said," At this time, the intellectual's hypocrisy was committed, and Wang Yinchao silently bowed his hand and said: "If the adults still blame their subordinates for making assertions, then please fire me and kill me." ”

"Haha......" Shen Mo smiled dumbly: "Where is Shiyue Gong, I have already figured out this reason, and I am about to thank you." This is actually a bit of a shame, but who made him the lord?

After speaking, he silently and affectionately grabbed Wang Yin's arm and said, "There are still many things that depend on the plan of Shiyue Gong." ”

"My lord is so open-minded," Wang Yin felt much more comfortable at this time, and arched his hand: "How can you not repay yourself?" ”

So the two laughed loudly, and Shen Mingchen had goosebumps when he saw it, and muttered in a low voice: "It's all so familiar, and you still have this set of ......" made the two of them quite embarrassed.

In order to hide his embarrassment, Wang Yin said to Shen Mu: "My lord, without your power as a guarantee, the seeds we planted in Jiangnan may die at any time, so you must grasp the power as soon as possible and lead the major policies of the Ming Dynasty." ”

Thinking of his sixteen-character mantra, he smiled silently: "The era of Taoguang Yanghui has passed? ”

"It's time to keep your head in the dark, but it's not in conflict with seizing power." Wang Yin said in a deep voice.

"But it's too hard." Silent and calm: "There are four heavenly kings in the cabinet, and there is Yang Bo outside...... Not to mention them, even the six Shangshu are ahead of me. ”

"If the "Jiajing Edict" is really implemented." Yu Yin interjected: "There is a group of old ministers who may be reinstated, and when the time comes, the ranking of adults may be even lower." ”

Shen Mo knew that he was referring to the sentence of the "Edict": 'Since his accession to the throne, suggestions have offended the ministers, the survivors are summoned, the dead are merciful, and those who see the prisoner will be released and reinstated first. This sentence means that since the first year of Jiajing, the ministers who have been offended by their exhortations have been recruited alive, their reputations restored to those who have died, and those who have been locked up are immediately released and reinstated...... Hai Jui was able to regain his freedom because of this last sentence.

If this edict is seriously implemented, it will be terrible As we all know, the struggle between the first emperor and the ministers ran through the Jiajing Dynasty. From the Great Rites Discussion of that year, to the later impeachment of Yan Song, and then to the final exhortation to cultivate, I don't know how many ministers were dismissed from their posts by Jiajing and sent home to farm, and there are still countless people alive, including many famous ministers and old ministers.

If you call those old guys back, hehe, in front of Lord Shen, there will be a dense crowd of all kinds of old men, who have just seen the dawn of the road of struggle, and they will have to go back thirty years.

This question is quite terrifying, just thinking about it makes him sweat coldly.

"Considering that the "Edict" itself was drafted by Xu Jie." Wang Yin said: "He must have this kind of thought. ”

"Replace me with his words." Shen Mingchen smiled and said, "I will also do this deal." Those old ministers who were dismissed at home, thought that this life was like this, who knew that it was a second spring, how could they not be grateful to him Xu Jie, with these people to escort him, what high arches and low arches, all stand aside. After speaking, he remembered and said, "In this case, wouldn't the adults be miserable?" ”

As soon as this remark came out, it immediately attracted the contempt of everyone. Shen Mingchen was also ashamed of his hindsight, and hurriedly argued: "I mean, isn't there a solution, seeing those old decays riding on the heads of adults?" He said pretentiously, "Well, that's what it means." It caused everyone to laugh again.

"Today's plan is to strike first." Wang Yin said in a deep voice: "Find ways to improve as soon as possible, even if it is by relying on special purposes, you have to rely on it as much as possible."

"Tejan, how shameful is that?" Shen Mingchen made a fuss.

"I can't catch up with one step, I can't catch up with one step at a time, I can't take care of so much." Wang Yin frowned and said, "Who would have thought that Xu Ge would be able to come up with such a desperate plan." ”

"Hmm...... That's what I mean. Yu Yin nodded in agreement.

"This ......" The three of them were discussing it, and they had been silent thoughtfully, and said softly: "When I was in the palace, Xu Ge Lao mentioned it to me, saying that he wanted me to take over as the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and then enter the cabinet as soon as possible. ”

"How kind would he be?" Shen Mingchen expressed doubts, and Wang Yin also disagreed: "It's not a delaying tactic." ”

"It should be true." Before Shen Mo could answer, Yu Yin was very sure: "But Xu Ge Lao is not for adults, but for another." ”

"Who?" Everyone asked in unison.

"The one who drafted the "Edict" with him." Yu Yin didn't sell Guan Zi and said: "What Brother Zhang said just now is also Zhang Juzheng's worry, if those old ministers come back, where will Zhang Juzheng's day be?" ”

"So it is very likely that Xu Jie will manipulate Zhang Juzheng to enter the cabinet in the near future" Shen Mingchen suddenly said: "But Zhang Juzheng's prestige and qualifications are too shallow, and the hundred officials will definitely not accept it, which is the reason why he dragged the adult." Entering the cabinet with the prestige of an adult, the hundred officials will not say anything, but as soon as the adult becomes a scholar, the difficulty of Zhang Juzheng entering the cabinet will plummet, after all, you are a full ten years younger than him, and the Zhongjin Shi is also twelve years late, and no one is good to talk about his qualifications anymore......"

"And it's very likely," Wang Yin said, "Xu Jie will arrange for the two of you to enter the cabinet one day, because Zhang Juzheng entered the cabinet earlier than the adults, and in the cabinet, he will be ranked ahead of you." ”

In the analysis of the three strategists, the mystery that had plagued silence for many days was finally solved. His eyes suddenly brightened, and he clapped his hands and said, "I see, it seems that Xu Ge Lao is playing a big game of chess." ”

"yes." Shen Mingchen nodded and sighed: "Before he mastered the government today, only Xu Ge Lao was qualified to play this game of chess, even Gao Gong, don't look at him on a rampage, he is just a car on the chessboard...... It's ridiculous that he doesn't measure himself, and he wants to compete with the people who play chess. ”

"Hehe......" Wang Yin shook his head and said: "Although Gao Gong is not as good as Xu Jie, he occupies the right time and place, with deep roots and lush leaves, and prosperous luck, I am optimistic about him for a long time." ”

The topic came to how Shen Mo should deal with himself in the future, which was what he wanted to know the most, so he asked: "Now that Xu Gao is fighting, I have a good relationship with them, but they are not too iron, if there is really a day to enter the cabinet, how should I deal with myself?" ”

"What's this......" Wang Yin smiled: "I'll send you another eight words." ”

"Please." Shen Mo smiled: "I will definitely do it this time." ”

"Ming Xianghuating, secretly knotted Xinzheng." Wang Yin smiled slightly: "In this way, we can always ensure that you are not excluded from the core of power." ”

"The problem is, even if I look at Xu Ge Lao again, he won't treat me and Zhang Juzheng equally," After teaching again and again, Shen Mo didn't dare to underestimate the heroes of the world, so he didn't care about the face, and raised the most angry problem in his heart.

"Hehe, we've discussed this......" Shen Mingchen smiled: "My lord, that's because your method didn't work." ”

"What's the explanation?" Shen Mo asked.

"What do you think, why does Xu Ge Lao value Zhang Juzheng so much?" Shen Mingchen said.

"Uh......" Shen Mo muttered, "Because Zhang Taiyue is very good." ”

"How do I think you're better than him?" Shen Mingchen said with a smile.

"Because he believes that Zhang Taiyue is his suitable successor." Shen Mo had no choice but to change the reason: "Or, he thinks that Zhang Juzheng is more suitable for this Daming." ”

"Yes." Shen Mingchen nodded and said: "Since the twenty-sixth year of Jiajing, after the two established a teacher-student relationship in the Hanlin Academy, Xu Jie has always regarded him as the natural heir, and it is said that after he got along with Zhang Juzheng for a while, he personally said to him: 'Zhang Jun, you must be loyal to the country in the future'"

It is no exaggeration to say that for the past 20 years, Elder Xu Ge has been doing his best to cultivate and carve him. As far as I know, Zhang Juzheng is a young man, and he is also a person with a lot of morale, quite generous, and he can't see the teacher being false and wronged to Yan Song, and often shouts and kills, and wants to fight with Yan Song. I heard that he once wrote to Xu Jiedao: 'That is, the ambition to resist the floating clouds, and the world is alone, and it is also fast.'"

Shen Mo thought of when he first met Zhang Taiyue, how bright and upright he was at that time, it made people's hearts break In a blink of an eye, ten years have passed, and Zhang Juzheng has indeed changed a lot. If he used to be blindly strong and unyielding, then now he is a combination of rigidity and softness, which is unfathomable.

Obviously, Xu Jie's subtlety has worn away the edges and corners of Zhang Juzheng's body, giving him the forbearance and ruthlessness necessary in political struggles. Only in this way can we become a great tool.

"There are many confidential state affairs that Zhang Juzheng shouldn't know, but Xu Jie just discussed them with him." Shen Mingchen continued: "Actually, Xu Ge Lao already has an idea in his heart, but he has to wait for the student to say it, this is to cultivate him." ”

"Yes, Xu Jie has put so much effort into him, just to create an ideal successor." Wang Yin nodded and said, "So don't be unbalanced, who made you twelve years later than him." ”

"Speaking of which, Zhang Taiyue is a chicken, a seventeen-year-old junior sergeant; The adult is also a chicken, and he is also a seventeen-year-old middle jinshi. It's really bright for a while, and it's hard for Xu Ge to get old. Shen Mingchen suddenly laughed and said.

"Hehe, it seems that the high arch is also a chicken." Yu Yin smiled: "The difference between the adults and the two of them is ten years apart, what a coincidence." ”

"What a coincidence, if they all enter the cabinet, the cabinet will not become a chicken nest?" Shen Mo made a joke, looked at Shen Mingchen and said, "You haven't said it yet, why didn't I use the right method." "That's the problem with intellectuals, if they don't say it directly, they have to go around in a big circle.

"The adult is of course very good, but Zhang Juzheng is also very good, Xu Ge is the same for everyone, and his family is in Suzhou, and he knows your own strength very well, so I would rather support a replacement with no personal power, at least it can be easily controlled." Shen Mingchen said: "But Zhang Juzheng is not completely satisfied with Xu Gelao, there is one thing he can't compare to adults." ”

"Say." Silence almost went crazy.

"He doesn't believe in Wang Xue, and your lord, you are from Wang Xuemen," Shen Mingchen said with a smile: "Elder Xu Ge spares no effort to promote Wang Xue, but he, a student, is very ineffective. You should take advantage of this opportunity to hold high the banner of Wang Xue, doesn't he love to promote Wang Xue? You should also write a few books, preferably about the fusion of your school and the Taizhou school. Doesn't he love to organize lectures? You also organize and raise their Taizhou School high, so that Xu Ge can know that you are his Taoist heir, and we can also take the opportunity to do our own things. ”

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