Hu Guang held the thick note, and the more he looked down, the more cold his heart became.

Dao Yan wrote, based on the study, understanding, and summary of the sage's learning, suggested that Emperor Yongle implement the eight strategies for changing the law.

The first policy is to popularize the examination method and rectify the rule of officials on a large scale.

The second strategy is to restore the status of Xunzi Confucianism as one of the five sages and adjust the content of the imperial examination.

The third policy is to completely re-clear the acres of land and expand the promotion of the use of agricultural services and chemical fertilizers.

Fourth, we should carry out tax reform and establish a tax police corps.

Fifth, propagate the doctrine of the Holy King and establish the concept of the nation-state.

Sixth, expand the scale of treasury bond issuance and rebuild the credit of treasure banknotes.

The seventh policy is to expand the scale of the Qintianjian and monitor astronomical phenomena.

The eighth policy is to increase the functions and powers of the Ministry of Rites and reshape the system of clans and vassals.

"Which saint did you learn this from?"

If it weren't for the fact that the old monk Daoyan was not in front of him, Hu Guangzhen couldn't help but ask.

Isn't the study of the saints we learn the same thing?

Aren't they all "University", "The Mean", "Analects", "Mencius", "Book of Songs", "Book of Songs", "Book of Rites", "Zhou Yi", "Spring and Autumn"?

What else did you learn?

Are you an authentic saint?

There are too many contents, and Hu Guang didn't have time to read them one by one, but just by reading the first test method, Hu Guang knew that this was the real thing.

In the fold, Dao Yan suggested that Emperor Yongle strengthen the management of the various ministries and yamen of the imperial court through the examination method, and in the capital, required all departments to give a reply within a few days once they received the holy decree, or set a time limit for replying.

If any of the yamen in the capital feels that they have an opinion, they should also quickly come up with a clear and clear reason.

Okay? Why not? How?

Then, according to the replies of the six departments, the six departments supervise the relevant affairs, register them, and do not cancel them until the matter is completed.

Moreover, the evaluation of the merits of officials is also based on their efficiency in completing affairs.

And Dao Yan also quoted the so-called understanding of the sage's learning, and came to an eight-character mantra of "the crisis of advantages and inferiority, use the stop to become the emperor", which was used to tailor the test goals of each department.

Hu Guang pondered for a while, and really found that Dao Yan's so-called eight-character mantra from the study of sages makes sense?

Clear and easy to learn, highlighting a simple and easy to use.

In the eight strategies of changing the law, Hu Guang knew about the apportionment of the mu, fertilizer, Ming national debt, and increasing the authority of the Ministry of Rites.

But the rest of the content of the imperial examination, the implementation of tax reform, the study of the holy king, and the concept of the nation-state are cloudy. Hu Guang didn't understand it at all.

Zhu Gaochi cleared his throat, Hu Guang didn't have time to take a closer look, and flipped through the content behind him, so he hurriedly handed it to Yang Rong in the back.

After several people circulated it, this letter with a top secret level of secrecy returned to Zhu Di's hands.

Zhu Di held the thick fold in one hand, patted it in the palm of the other hand, and then asked, "Since Zhongqing has already seen it, why don't you talk about your suggestions?" ”

"Chi'er, you start for them."

Zhu Gaochi chuckled in his heart, he thought that his father would not force him to express his position, but he didn't expect his father's words to turn directly to him.

Zhu Gaochi couldn't help but sigh in his heart - this kind of thing doesn't need to be discussed at all!

Zhu Gaochi knew that he was not suitable to participate in this matter, because it would not only involve the foundation of the country, but also offend a large number of his potential political supporters, that is, the gentry class.

Generally speaking, reform will not end well, and the final result may be that both the reformers and the old-fashioned faction will lose, and even the vitality of the country will be greatly damaged.

Zhu Gaochi's political sense is sharp enough, and in fact, after listening to every lecture all the way, Zhu Gaochi already knows that reform is inevitable.

Of course. Many de facto reform actions, including the apportionment of labor into the mu, the Ming national debt, and the increase in the authority of the Ministry of Rites, have already been done, but they have not been branded as reform with great fanfare, nor have they been sorted out into systematic reform ideas.

Moreover, this matter is destined to become more and more imminent as Jiang Xinghuo's release from prison approaches.

But Zhu Gaochi never expected that Dao Yan would be in such a hurry.

Even, before Jiang Xinghuo's last class, Dao Yan was already ready to give his father a recital.

It stands to reason that after Jiang Xinghuo is released from prison, he shouldn't let Jiang Xinghuo play face to face with his father, right?

But Zhu Gaochi quickly woke up.

There is also a possibility here, that is, Dao Yan thinks that Jiang Xinghuo's qualifications, age, and ability in the court are not enough to be the standard-bearer of reform, and it may be better to hide behind the scenes and command. There is no meaning to look down on Jiang Xinghuo here, but objectively and realistically speaking, Jiang Xinghuo's current political conditions in the eyes of the world are indeed worse than the meaning of "100 million points".

In terms of age, in his early twenties, there is a hairy boy, most of the people of this age are still participating in the imperial examination, and the threshold for entering politics has not been reached.

Ahem, Jiang Sheng's results in the imperial examination are not ideal.

Xiucai took the exam twice, but he hasn't been admitted yet.

In terms of qualifications, there is no qualifications at all, he has never entered the imperial court, he has not participated in the Jingjing, and he does not occupy both ends of the civil and noble ranks.

In terms of ability, so far, although Jiang Xinghuo has all kinds of abilities that surpass ordinary people and are close to immortal arts, such as predicting the future, perceiving everything, and having strange knowledge, he has not yet shown any ability in political struggles and administrative affairs.

Therefore, Zhu Gaochi has every reason to believe that Dao Yan did not want to risk the merits of greed for his own gains, and to regard Jiang Xinghuo's knowledge and theories as his own political capital.

Instead, Dao Yan believes that with Jiang Xinghuo's current image in front of the world, it may not be enough to become the leader of the reformers.

In other words, Dao Yan intends to carry the banner of reformists who attract the most hatred for Jiang Xinghuo!

"How?"

At this time, Zhu Di stared at Zhu Gaochi who was in a trance, and asked, "Do you think I have embarrassed you?" ”

Zhu Gaochi was taken aback, he quickly came back to his senses and shook his head and said, "Erchen has no such intention. ”

Zhu Di frowned and said, "Why don't you want to express your opinion?" ”

"This"

Zhu Gaochi was dumbfounded for a while, he knew his position and embarrassment very well, not to mention that he should not express his position as the eldest prince, even if he made a statement, it should not be a suggestion on such an occasion, isn't it good for the father and son to say it in private?

After all, no matter how one expresses one's position, it will have an impact on the status of Zhu Gaochi, the executive vice emperor who actually presides over the work of the cabinet, in the hearts of cabinet members.

But Zhu Gaochi still has political acumen after all, and he sensed a clue, what his father meant by this sentence was that he wanted to use this to knock on the mountain and shock the tiger, and let the cabinet members know his attitude through his own mouth.

When Zhu Gaochi thought of this, he felt bitter in his heart, could it be that he was really targeted by his father, and he would definitely be taken care of by Wenchen in the future? So now it's time to push yourself?

Zhu Gaochi couldn't think of a very appropriate answer, but at this time, of course, Zhu Gaochi would not talk stupidly, because Zhu Gaochi knew that once he said the wrong thing, he was afraid that he would immediately be opposed by the cabinet members in his heart, or the denial of his father.

It's really not good to be a prince who is not a prince!

Zhu Gaochi's heart was spinning his thoughts, and suddenly he had an idea, and simply followed his father's words.

"Erchen believes that the eight strategies for changing the law played by Master Daoyan are indeed excellent, and it is also good to strengthen the country and enrich the people. But Erchen felt that it was best to ask the opinions of the courtiers later on this matter. At the very least, you should first ask the opinions of the six Shangshu and say hello to avoid misunderstandings. ”

Zhu Gaochi's words can be said to be leaky, not only showing his modesty and obedience, but also euphemistically reminding his father that he can't act rashly now, at least wait for the six Shangshu to express their opinions before they can get an idea.

To put it bluntly, the cabinet of young talents could not grasp the right to speak in the civil system of the Ming Empire at this time.

When Yang Shiqi heard this, he immediately showed appreciation, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, the minister also agrees with the opinion of His Royal Highness the Great Prince. ”

Xie Jin's eyes flickered, and the expression on his face was a little stiff.

He has always been arrogant, but today he obviously touched on his vital interests, but he coaxed it.

Xie Jin glanced at Hu Guang, who buried his head low, and felt in a trance that a few months ago, it seemed that this scene had also appeared?

And Huang Huai, a senior scholar of the Hongwu Dynasty who is second only to Xie Jin in the cabinet, admonished: "Your Majesty, the ministers are dull, just looking at the music, many things are still incomprehensible, if Your Majesty wants the ministers to put forward some practical suggestions, why not send Master Lao Daoyan into the palace?" ”

Zhu Di glanced at Huang Huai, but did not refute anything, just waved his hand and instructed the third prince Zhu Gaosui beside him to announce the edict: "Spread my message, Master Xuandaoyan will enter the palace to meet him, and Xuanliubu Shangshu will enter the palace to meet him." ”

"Yes, Father!"

The third prince, Zhu Gaosui, was ordered to retreat.

Hu Guang breathed a sigh of relief, and secretly thought in his heart: "Fortunately, the eldest prince and Huang Huai are smart, so they not only delay the time to think about countermeasures for a while, but also pull the temple bosses of the six Shangshu to share the pressure." ”

However, at this time, the cabinet people, who thought they could stop for a while, were surprised to find that a person who should not speak up the most has expressed his position.

Hu Yan, who has always been regarded as "honest and honest", slowly walked in front of Zhu Di, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the minister thinks this matter is inappropriate. ”

"Oh?" Zhu Di raised his eyebrows, and his gaze fell on Hu Yan.

Hu Yan, a native of Nanchang, is familiar with astronomy, geography, legal calendar, divination, etc., especially has a deep knowledge of astronomy and latitude, and he never competes with others, and his temperament is a little straightforward, and he is recognized as an honest person.

And compared with the position of an administrative bureaucrat, as a pavilion and a Confucian, he seems to be more suitable to be a scholar, after all, if you only talk about the foundation of Chinese studies, I am afraid that even Xie Jin, who is talented and eight buckets, is not as solid as Hu Yan.

"Hu Qing might as well talk about it." Zhu Di didn't expect Hu Yan to really say anything feasible.

After all, the cabinet at the scene, whether it is in terms of urgency or planning, Hu Yan is almost always in the last place, and even Hu Guang, who is grass on the wall, can be said to be better than Hu Yan when it comes to these.

In the hearts of everyone, Hu Yan is an honest person who reads poetry and books.

And as soon as Hu Yan, an honest man, opened his mouth, it was earth-shattering.

"The minister thinks that the sky has changed and he is afraid, the ancestors are full of law, and people are full of compassion."

Hu Yan's tone was extremely flat, as if he was calmly discussing the scriptures and meanings with his colleagues in the Hanlin Academy.

But this can't help but make everyone in the cabinet frightened, the emperor asked you to say that it was polite, you really dare to say it!

(End of chapter)