Chapter 481: A Brief Conflict (Part II)

"Everyone can see the faces of these readers clearly, it is these readers who don't give us a way to live, and fight with them." The number of this group is one hundred and two hundred, but thousands. They were even more agitated, rushing forward and throwing their fists directly. People on both sides fought together, and the identities of this group of people were very mixed, some opened teahouses, some opened shops, some were family members of patients, and some people who relied on industry and commerce for food.

The scene was chaotic for a while, and the combat effectiveness of the scholars naturally could not be compared with these people, and they were soon beaten, their clothes were torn, their faces were blue and swollen, some fell to the ground and wailed, some covered their faces and moaned, and they would not recognize people with their fists and feet. The disparity in strength was too great, and soon the scholars fell to the ground in pieces. The soldiers watched from the sidelines, and when some clever scholars found out that hiding behind the soldiers would not be beaten, there were people who did it, and there were many people who learned. Sure enough, there were soldiers in the way, and these people did not rush forward.

Just half an hour later, the scene became much quieter, and there were dozens of people with blue noses and swollen faces lying on the ground. There has been no main character, and things seem to have stalemate, and the soldiers have stopped both sides. It's definitely not going to be able to fight, and at this time there are finally two big shots. Long overdue are the Jiangnan Governor Zhu Dadian and the Imperial History Shi Kefa, after these two appeared, now there is a commotion again. Looking at the scholars in one place, Shi Kefa's face turned white with anger, and he trembled and said: "Zhongcheng, this matter must be handled strictly, the face of the scholar." It's all in there. Ordinary people do it to readers, how can this case be obtained in the future? Where is the majesty of the reader? Where is the decency? ”

To put it bluntly, it is a social problem, and it is a very strict problem. Zhu Dadian was a little hesitant, he was dragged by Shi Kefa and didn't want to wade into this troubled water. Just when he hesitated, a voice appeared: "Lord Yushi's words are serious!" According to the law of the Ming Dynasty, these people trespassing on private houses are also punished. Could it be that between the markets. Isn't that happening? Are there still few? If you have to punish sin. Then the sin of these Sven scum will be punished first, and the governor will go and ask the great master to come, and all the troublemakers will be removed from their reputation first, and then they will be condemned. ”

The person who says this is someone else. Shi Kefa could spray him with spit on his face. But something happened to the person who spoke. Everyone chose to be silent. Including Scofa. He can impeach Chen Xie, but on this occasion, he is really difficult to speak. The scholar first attacked Ming Pao, which attracted others to fight. Even if he knew that these people might have been found by Chen Xie, he was helpless. After all, the handle is in the hands of others, and it is a very fatal thing to get rid of fame, which is more powerful than killing these scholars. The key is that Chen Xie has this right, and this is the most fatal thing.

What is going to happen today, Shi Kefa knows. That's why I went to find Zhu Dadian. Before the matter was decided, Shi Kefa was against everyone making such a fuss, but no one listened. Qian Muzhai, who was supposed to be the leader of the matter, shrank at a critical moment. and mud at the time of deliberation. Those who insist on making such a fuss are the backbone and radical elements of the Restoration Society. Yang Tingshu, Chen Zhenhui and others. The historical Restoration Society was divided after the Qing army entered the customs. Zhou Zhong participated in Li Zicheng's Dashun regime and drafted an edict for Li to ascend the throne, while Yang Tingshu, Fang Yizhi, Chen Zhenhui and others cut their hair and became monks, while Gu Yanwu and Huang Zongxi were busy summing up the lessons of the Ming Dynasty.

There is one person worth mentioning, Liu Zongzhou, after the fall of Hangzhou, died of hunger strike.

To look at history is to look at what a man has done, not what he has said. Right and wrong, posterity will comment.

Chen Xie already knew about today's matter, and the person who reported the news was someone from within the Restoration Society. As soon as there was a meeting here, Chen Xie knew about it over there. Therefore, every time you slaughter more dogs, you are more likely to be a reader. There is another sentence, Xiucai rebelled, and it didn't work for three years. The meaning of this sentence is that the reader has many eyes, his position is shaken quickly, and he has no determination to let go.

Since this is the situation, it can be imagined. Chen Xie released the big move to eliminate his fame, not to mention Shi Kefa, Zhu Dadian was startled, and immediately said: "Cabinet, today's matter, just forget it, right?" Fame is hard-won, hard-won. ”

This is the attitude of the mud, Chen Xie's eyes stayed on Zhu Dadian's body for a while, Zhu Dadian was covered in a cold sweat, and secretly complained that he was dragged into the water by Shi Kefa, but Shi Kefa stood up and said: "Chen Gebu, is it difficult, is it the face of a scholar just like that?" ”

Chen Xie glanced at him lightly and said: "When the rats in the Ming treasury are empty and don't want to stay, the scholars who are responsible for governing this country have long lost face. When the Ming Dynasty allowed Jiannu to run rampant, the scholars should have been disgraced. Living in the temple is high, you can't share the worries of your father, and you can't solve problems for the people of Li if you live far away from the rivers and lakes. I see, don't mention the face of a scholar. ”

These words were so vicious, Shi Kefa's face was flushed at that time, and his fists were clenched subconsciously. Da Ming's question, does he really not know? Chen Xie thinks it may not be! It's just that I stood on my own side and didn't do it. The reason is very simple, after the scholar has gained fame, it has become a matter of course to enjoy privileges, and after a long time, he feels that it is a matter of course. They enjoy their rights without fulfilling their responsibilities.

In the past, the power of public opinion was in their hands, and they could read whatever the people wanted. In this environment, who will stand up and point out the problem among the entire Ming scholars? Even if there are one or two, among the world's readers, it is estimated that they will not even be able to make a wave. But now it's different, the one in front of him, if he doesn't speak, forget it, as soon as he speaks, he is picking at the face of the reader.

This brief conflict ended with Scofa's angry departure. A month later, Shi Kefa was dismissed by Zhu Youzhen and sent to the common people, announcing to the world that he would never be hired in the Ming Dynasty.

The turmoil set off by Chen Xie in Nanjing soon swept the entire south of the Yangtze River. When some effective methods in the past did not work, these officials who were educated were simply helpless in the face of such a situation. Chen Xie once again used the platform of Ming Pao to issue a rule that anyone who is dissatisfied, regardless of the government or the people, can report to the imperial court. However, those who use this as an excuse to make trouble, ordinary people, etc., will all be taken down and questioned, and those who have meritorious fame will first take their meritorious name and then be punished.

There is a word called "White Terror", and the current Jiangnan is the White Terror for readers. The civilian-bureaucratic clique simply couldn't find a way to deal with Chen Xie, and it was normally impeached. But the impeachment of Chen Xie was carried out and burned by eunuchs every day. In the early dynasty, Zhu Youzhen said to the ministers: "Chen Sihua said that if power loses supervision, corruption becomes inevitable. Corruption became the norm, and it was only a matter of time before the country perished. I trust the ministers and leave the world to you to manage, and I will not say what the result will be. Ladies and gentlemen, do it yourself. ”

This road is blocked! At this time, Wenchen's weakness was exposed. A little more resigned and went home, but this kind of thing is definitely a minority. Not everyone who reads is against Chen Xie, you must know that Chen Xie has not been running for nothing over the years.

In May, the weather gradually got hotter, the rainy season had not passed, and in the hot and humid season, a new yamen was born. In principle, this yamen was subordinate to the household department, but it was relatively independent and directly under the emperor's orders. You really don't have to worry that no one wants to be this official, really broke through a qiē resistance, and when the household department added this industrial and commercial department, how many people sharpened their heads and drilled in. There is no doubt that this is a fat shortage.

However, in the selection of officials in this department, the emperor did not let go lightly. and personally called Yang Tingxuan to talk and explained to him that the three provinces of Shandong, Liaodong, and Jiangnan should take the first step and build the corresponding institutions first. As for the appointment and dismissal of officials in the household department, the emperor personally came to check it. The officials of the three provinces are checked by Chen Xie.

This right to let go is very big, the three provinces have divisions, to the provinces, counties, how many positions is this?

Now that the matter has been settled, there will naturally be resistance, but the submissive are the vast majority. This is like after the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the customs, there were few scholars who really continued to go to martyrdom or insisted on fighting. On the contrary, it was the remnants of those who persevered until the last moment. Again, looking at history, there is no right or wrong, only success or failure. Look at historical figures, watch their words, and observe their deeds. It doesn't really matter what he says, you have to see what he does.

From the turmoil in the entire Jiangnan to the eventual influx of officials from the province visiting the Governor's Palace, the porter refused to accept red envelopes. The whole process was only three months. In the face of interests, many things will give way. Looking at society and history, in fact, the word "interests" is the best to use.

On 15 May, the Jiangnan Industrial and Commercial Department, which was not under the jurisdiction of the governor and the Sixth Department of Nanjing, was officially inaugurated as a new yamen, with the chief official being the industrial and commercial supervision envoy and the rank of Zhengwupin. Choosing such a name still has his historical needs. In this year's merchants, the festival index is not very high. Successful businessmen often have to have a high foundation of integrity. Businessmen are not trusted and have a low social status, these are social realities. The Department of Industry and Commerce consists of the Taxation Department, the Detective Team and other departments.

A difficult step, finally taken. On the day of the listing, Chen Xie announced in front of all the big merchants invited that by May 15 next year, all merchants who pay taxes of 20 yuan or more will be eligible to participate in the election of local councilors. It seems like the bar is set very low, but in fact, when you go to the election, you will find out how difficult it is. The pit was very deep, but many people jumped into it without hesitation. It's hard to take this step, and once you go out, you will slowly change with it. (To be continued......)