on the canal.

Zhang Zhou sailed in front, but after passing Shandong, he met Kong Chengyuan and Kong Hongbi's uncle and nephew, who came to be lobbyists from the Kong family, at the post house along the way.

Kong Chengyuan is the uncle of the two brothers Kong Hongxu and Kong Hongtai, and Kong Hongbi is the eldest son of another uncle, Kong Chengze, that is, the cousin of the Kong Hongxu brothers.

However, it is said that Kong Hongxu's grandfather Kong Yanjin was the Xia family, and gave birth to a son Kong Chengqing, that is, the father of Kong Hongxu and Kong Hongtai, Xia and Kong Chengqing both died earlier than Kong Yanjin, and later Kong Yanjin accepted the Jiang family, Guo family and Ya family, and the Jiang family gave birth to a son Kong Chengji, who also died early.

Guo's son Kong Chengze, and Ya's son Kong Chengyuan.

After Kong Yanjin's death, should the elder Kong Chengze inherit the title, or the late Kong Chengqing's eldest son Kong Hongxu to inherit, in the patriarchal system, naturally there is the eldest grandson and the eldest grandson to inherit, and the uncle must also stand aside, even if Kong Hongxu was only eight years old at the time, it was also inherited by Kong Hongxu, for which Jiang also had a complaint to the court, saying that Kong Hongxu was young and frail and could not mourn for his grandfather Kong Yanjin, so the court also sent a funeral department to treat the funeral.

Originally, Kong Hongxu's lineage has been passed down, even if the title is passed to Kong Hongtai for some reason, but because Kong Hongtai has no son, the title will still be passed back.

But now that Kong Hongxu has committed two crimes, the emperor wants to change the inheritance rules of the Confucian family, Kong Chengyuan and Kong Hongbi came to visit Zhang Zhou, saying that they were lobbyists of the Confucian family, but it was better to seek their respective interests.

Zhang Zhou didn't want to see each other, but the arrival of these two people was full of sincerity, and he sent Zhang Zhou a lot of books, saying that they were treasured by the Confucian family, and at the same time, on the grounds that Zhang Zhou's literary name was very high, he wrote a letter explaining that he was going to engrave Zhang Zhou's name in the Confucian Temple, in order to show Zhang Zhou's contribution to the Confucian family's repair of the temple pavilion.

Plainly...... It's all you can do to meet them.

In this way, Zhang Zhou was embarrassed to disappear.

The main reason for meeting each other was to create some trouble for the Confucian family, which was in the interests of the emperor.

"The student meets Mr. Zhang." Kong Chengyuan and Kong Hongbi's uncle and nephew were very respectful when they saw Zhang Zhou, and they both directly called themselves students, as for others who like to call Zhang Zhouguogong, they prefer to call Zhang Zhou a bachelor.

Although Zhang Zhou's "bachelor of Hanlin Academy" is now in a state of being deprived.

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "The two of you are from high backgrounds, you really don't have to be so polite, in Xia Zhang, this is polite." ”

Then Zhang Zhou asked the two to sit down, and left one person alone to accompany him, that is, Tang Yin, who went south with Zhang Zhou.

Tang Yin's gaze at Zhang Zhou was also unusual, he could probably feel that there was definitely nothing good for the Kong family to find Zhang Zhou, either to be a lobbyist for Kong Hongxu's title, or to take the title, in short, they were all uneasy and kind.

After taking a seat.

Kong Chengyuan emphasized the benefits promised in the letter to Zhang Zhou again, and finally added: "The Kong family is a little bit of a person in Qufu and Chaozhong, and you will send Master Zhang in the future, just let me know." ”

Zhang Zhou smiled: "The two of you are mistaken, I am not a bachelor now, and I have nothing to send, and I can't interfere in the affairs of the Kong family, you see that I am going back to Nanjing, will I return to the capital for a while and a half, and it is difficult for me to interfere in the affairs of your Yan Shenggong family." ”

Before Kong Chengyuan could say anything, Kong Hongbi on the side said, "You can do it." ”

Zhang Zhoudao: "The inheritance of the title is all based on the patriarchal law, and His Majesty has always emphasized the law of filial piety and etiquette, and the patriarchal matter is immutable." ”

These words are testing the attitude of the uncle and nephew.

Do you want to give the title to Kong Hongxu's son Kong Wenshao, or do you want to seek it yourself, show your cards.

Kong Chengyuan said: "The patriarchal law cannot be violated, but the national law cannot be violated, Your Majesty has passed the decree, and the descendants of those who violate the national law are not allowed to pass on to Juelu, and the previous will has been sent to the Xuansheng Temple and manifested in front of the temple." What does it mean...... The Kong clan also understands, and I hope that Master Zhang can do ......it on your behalf."

Zhang Zhou smiled: "It seems that the two of you are not here to intercede for Kong Hongxu?" ”

In the past, Kong Hongxu's name was not something that ordinary readers could call directly.

But Zhang Zhou is the Duke of Lai Guo, not to mention that Kong Hongxu is just a former Saint Father, even if it is the Present Saint Father, he can also be called directly, who makes the rank no different?

Kong Chengyuan said with an embarrassed face: "It's for the inheritance of the authentic law." ”

"Oh." Zhang Zhou nodded knowingly.

Tang Yin next to him frowned and said: "Since it is for the inheritance of the patriarchal law, it should also be known that this should be determined by the imperial court, and His Majesty will personally inquire about why he is looking for Lai Guogong?" Do you want Lai Guogong to speak and disrupt the inheritance of the patriarchal law? ”

"This Tang Zhongcheng, you ...... You degassed. Kong Chengyuan was polite to Tang Yin.

After all, Tang Yin is also a well-known figure in the Ming Dynasty now, and the name of the father of the Korean nation is not called in vain, in fact, Kong Chengyuan is also thinking, you are a Tang Yin, who carried out a coup d'état in the territory of the Korean State that is also a Ming Dynasty, and you are embarrassed to accuse others of "messing with the inheritance of patriarchal law"?

Do you want to face it?

Zhang Zhoudao: "Oh, speaking of which, now this Yan Shenggong, that is, Mr. Dongzhuang, has no heirs so far, which is really worrying, in fact, who inherits the lineage of Xuansheng, the key is whether he has a son in the future, if not, whose son will be succeeded to his name." ”

Kong Chengyuan nodded and said, "That's right." ”

Even the Kong family understands this truth.

After all, Kong Hongtai is not dead, and it is not that he is terminally ill, Kong Hongtai has not passed his stepson before, because he wants to ensure the inheritance of the Kong family.

But now he is forced to have a step-son in the past, whether it is his brother Kong Hongxu or his successor to the same clan...... For example, the heir of Kong Yanjin, who has the closest relationship with Kong Hongtai, is particular.

Kong Hongbi couldn't help but say: "Didn't you say that the son of a criminal has no right to inherit?" ”

The implication is that no matter how many sons his cousin Kong Hongxu has, they cannot be passed on to Kong Hongtai.

Zhang Zhoudao: "That's what I said, if it comes out, from the patriarchal point of view, it doesn't belong to the original branch, and it doesn't mean that it is not qualified to inherit." ”

"Isn't it negotiable?" Kong Chengyuan said.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said: "Your Excellency, your nephew came to tell me, I can understand, but you came to me, do you mean that you also want to seek a knighthood?" Two ......"

"Ahem...... ahem" When Kong Chengyuan heard this, he couldn't help coughing in embarrassment.

Can you say this directly?

Tang Yin said as if provoking trouble: "You two should be united and want to seek this title, right?" ”

"Uh......"

The uncle and nephew glanced at each other, and they could see that Zhang Zhou, as a Ming scholar, was born as a Ming scholar, even if he was a champion, his style of speaking and doing things was very different from those traditional scholars.

Kong Chengyuan said: "It's not a secret, we are indeed here for Ming Zhengshuo, when my eldest nephew Nanxi got the title, there were many people in the clan who objected, he didn't think about the emperor's grace, and did something that violated the law of the country, and it was not tolerated by the world, his younger brother and my nephew Dongzhuang had an excellent character, but he had no children." Now in this situation, I should take my third nephew, that is, the son of Hongbi, as the heir, to show the patriarchal matter. ”

"Huh." Before Zhang Zhou could react, Tang Yin next to him was already laughing.

That smile probably said that the patriarchal matter has not yet been decided by the imperial court, and your two uncles and nephews of the Kong family seem to have been given for the court and the Kong family.

Your faces are so big.

"Makes sense." Zhang Zhou pointed to the pair of uncles and nephews, and said to Tang Yin, "Bohu, what do you think?" ”

Tang Yin frowned.

You say it makes sense, and you still ask me what I think? Is it for me to follow your words and say that this matter is very reasonable, and by the way, to analyze and analyze?

Tang Yin said: "The subordinates are soft-spoken, and they don't dare to discuss the matter of the inheritance of the saints without authorization. ”

I'm just a scholar, let me talk about the inheritance of the Confucian family, the ancestor of the scholar? Even if I am right, some people will think that I have nothing to do, and I will not take the initiative to provoke this kind of trouble.

Zhang Zhou sighed: "Actually, Tang Zhongcheng's words, that is, what I want to say, you say that I am a scholar, and it is easy to be despised by people when I talk about such things in vain, even if Your Majesty is undecided, I will let the court decide." Now that the relevant court discussions have not been carried out, and I am not in Beijing, what guarantee do you think I can give you? ”

You came to me, and I can understand that you may think I have the right words.

But this matter is never something that I can decide, Zhang Zhouren, and the emperor will definitely agree on the inheritance by court in the future, either before Kong Hongtai dies, or after his death.

"But......" Kong Chengyuan stopped talking.

Zhang Zhou smiled: "You want to ask me for help, I can understand this feeling, but you still have to refer to the patriarchal law, preferably a law case, do you have it?" ”

"Such a thing as the son of another man...... You don't have to do it. Kong Hongbi next to him said.

Zhang Zhoudao: "You mean to say that if you pass on your son, you can succeed anyone at will, right?" ”

Kong Hongbi hurriedly said: "The student didn't mean that. ”

Zhang Zhou shook his head and said: "Theoretically speaking, it is most appropriate for Yan Shenggong to pass on his step-son and inherit from his brother's family, if the eldest son cannot succeed, he will take the second son as the successor, which is also one of the patriarchal laws." In this way, you can also play words, if you want to use the truth that the sin sect cannot be continued, then you have to choose from the side branches, and you will have a chance. ”

"yes." The eyes of the uncle and nephew were eager.

Zhang Zhoudao: "Then let's put it bluntly, why do you think that His Majesty will inherit with the children of the side branches, rather than the sons of the eldest sons?" Give me a reason. ”

"This ......," Kong Hongbi said, "didn't you say it all?" There is no heir to the sinful sect. ”

"This is just a rhetoric, you still have to convince the old ministers of the DPRK and China that I am not enough alone." Zhang Zhou said, "Or so to speak, you have to set the rules, why are you two effective?" Are the Kong family willing to co-sign with you? Are the world's readers willing to agree? Will Your Majesty and the courtiers approve of it? ”

"Huh?"

The uncle and nephew of the Kong family don't seem to have understood it thoroughly.

Zhang Zhou said with a smile: "The matter of the patriarchal law is also determined by convention, and the decree of the imperial court cannot dispel the discussion of the world, and who will inherit it in the end depends on who supports the Confucian family in the end, and it also depends on the public opinion of the literati." Now you have to exert your influence in the clan, win over the support of some people, and win the respect of the readers......"

"You should know that I am only responsible for calculating the will of heaven, not for personnel, and the patriarchal affairs must be resolved within the clan in accordance with the national law. Do you understand? ”

Kong Hongbi asked, "What the hell is this......"

"Understood, understood." Kong Chengyuan hurriedly pulled Kong Hongbi and took the initiative to respond.

Zhang Zhou smiled: "Very good, it's not in vain that I talk in vain, then you go back and prepare, I hope to see more support for your statement when I go back, I need a lot of people to sign together." ”

"Yes, yes." Kong Chengyuan got up and said respectfully, "In the future, when we talk about this important matter, we also need to get your full help from you, Master Zhang." The Kong clan must be grateful to Dade and will give generous gifts. ”

……

……

Send away the uncles and nephews of the Kong family.

Tang Yin was also a little confused and said, "Will the Kong clan really have someone to support them?" Or are you perfunctory? In fact, there is no need to meet? ”

"Who said that?" Zhang Zhou said, "Why are you talking so much about me just now?" Don't you want to create some internal contradictions, I came out to join in the fun? ”

"Contradiction?" Tang Yin frowned.

Zhang Zhou's thinking is still different from others.

Zhang Zhoudao: "The inheritance of the Kong family, if everything is in accordance with the patriarchal law, then what else does the court do?" Do scholars respect His Majesty, or do they respect them? Now he is a Yan Shenggong who wants to marry the daughter of a scholar...... Claiming to be a model of literati, do you think Your Majesty is very pleasing to the eye when you look at them? ”

"This ......" Tang Yin also wanted to say that you were cautious.

Zhang Zhou sighed: "Bohu, it is precisely because we are the same family and there is nothing to shy away from that I told you this, you must understand that all people and things that affect the authority of the imperial power are not tolerated by Your Majesty." We should also share your Majesty's worries. ”

Tang Yin frowned, thinking to himself, you are really thinking about the emperor, when you are a courtier, you are so unprincipled, you don't even care about the patriarchal law and rules, and only care about fulfilling the imperial power.

Aren't you afraid that the iron fist of imperial power will fall on your head one day?

Rabbit dead dog cooking less heard?

Tang Yin has been with Zhang for a long time, and he seems to be a straight gut, and asked, "Senior brother didn't think about himself?" ”

"What? Is a rabbit dead dog cooked? If you want to think about it, then plan ahead? Zhang Zhou smiled and patted Tang Yin's shoulder.

Tang Yin is still wondering, why did Zhang Zhou pat me on the shoulder when he said "plan early"?

In fact, Zhang Zhou's meaning is obvious, if I don't plan, I don't want to hide the rabbit and the dog and cook the bird, why let you go to the shipbuilding? Do you really think that the ministers in power will be favored for the rest of their lives?

Now the emperor needs me to check and balance Wenchen Wuxun, and he needs me to help him level the grassland, so he will naturally be obedient to me, but who knows what will happen in the future?

Rebel?

You also need to have capital.

As a traverser, shouldn't accumulating capital start with a point tech tree? The scientific and technological products brought to the Ming Dynasty must be advanced step by step, and the technology brought to itself can be developed beyond the level.

Tang Yin couldn't understand this with a Ming native like Tang Yin, so what Zhang Zhouneng said to Tang Yin was just "do the errand assigned to you well", or "build the boat well".

The indigenous people are different from his Zhang Zhou's philosophy, and the only ones who can help him are those who work hard.

……

……

on the canal.

Zhu Houzhao and his entourage are also heading south.

Along the way, you can also see many Jinyi guards looking for the whereabouts of the prince, but Zhu Houzhao is very shrewd and familiar with the scholars who went south first.

Get to know three first, and then grow from three to a group.

After all, not everyone in the south can know that they are looking for the prince, probably only knowing that they are looking for "an adult who looks like a child and four slaves", and with this as their goal, when they see a group of people on the ship, it is difficult to imagine how this has anything to do with the people they are looking for.

What's more, Zhu Houzhao was still relatively high-profile on the way south, often walking with Sun Che, Hu Feng and Gong Yeping, and even went to participate in the cultural meetings along the way, so that Jin Yiwei didn't think about him at all.

On this day, it entered the ground of Shandong.

In the Ming Dynasty, Shandong, as the hometown of Confucius and Mencius, is respected by scholars from all over the world, and some literati will be visited on the ground in Shandong.

“…… The most important thing about this mind is that there is nothing outside the heart, the heart is reason, the unity of knowledge and action, and conscience. ”

What do you mean? That is to say, all the principles in this world are felt by the heart, and what we know and do must be consistent, and we must be pure and good-hearted, and we must not go down the wrong path. ”

In the literary meeting, Zhu Houzhao called himself a "big disciple of Xinxue", so he naturally wanted to brag.

The content he bragged about was all made up by him temporarily, but in fact, he didn't understand what he was learning.

But he has a book of mind that Zhang Zhou personally presented, written by Zhang Zhou himself, with some annotations...... From the beginning, when Zhang Zhou relied on the royal family to promote Xinxue, he thought about leading and developing Zhu Houzhao in the aspect of Xinxue.

did not deliberately recruit this kid as a disciple, it can only be said that it will pave the way for Zhu Houzhao to succeed to the throne in the future, and to promote Xinxue.

Zhu Houzhao was going south to Nanjing this time, and he also brought Zhang Zhou's "cheat sheet" with him to show off.

The people at the literary meeting were a little confused, and the truth seemed to be like that...... But it seems that this ten-year-old boy has a very different opinion from others.

A Xiucai surnamed Lin said: "This little boy, your views are very unique, it turns out that conscience is more about making people not go down the wrong path, which is actually similar to the distinction between good and evil advocated in science." Admire, admire, admire. ”

"Haha, just a superficial view." When Zhu Houzhao heard the praise of others, his heart was already fluttering.

It's still a cheat sheet with me, which is much more useful than a temporary one.

There was a man next to him: "Everyone, I have seen the original of Mr. Zhang's publication of the classic book "Xinxue", and it seems that there is really a saying that 'heart is reason', this little boy seems to be mediocre in clothes, but his knowledge is extraordinary." ”

"Where, where." Zhu Houzhao continued to be in Dese.

This reflects the drawbacks of people in this era who chase academic ideas.

Not everyone is qualified to buy a complete set of mental classics to study at home, some are copied by hand, and some are relayed by others.

Many people actually don't understand what psychology is at all, it is purely to follow the trend, saying that it is good to follow the trend, in fact, it is "tending to the flame", knowing that Zhang Zhou is now favored, Zhang Zhou's theory of mind and the emperor's endorsement, so naturally they are moving closer to this side.

It's like when Zhaijiao and Qingci are popular in the future, no matter what it is, a bunch of scholars will come up, and the reason will be the same.

"Little boy, Gao surname?"

"Contemptible Zhu Shou."

"Zhu Gongzi, he is young, his future is unlimited, and he will definitely be able to enter the imperial examination, and he will be invincible."

"Haha."

Zhu Houzhao suddenly felt that it was a very pleasant thing to brag in front of such a group of scholars without seeing Zhang Zhou when he went south.

(End of chapter)