Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 276 Civilian Emperor
Song Yingxing naturally had no reason not to agree to the emperor's request.

As soon as he left, Wang Chengen, the admiral of the East Factory, finally had his turn.He picked up some important reports to the emperor about what happened during Emperor Chongzhen's absence in the capital, and then presented a small notebook for recording.

The eunuch who was in charge of the ceremony was Cao Huachun, who had been repaired by Emperor Chongzhen, and the chief assistant of the outer court was Xue Guoguan, known as Xue Manzi. The two of them sat in the court and basically had nothing to do.

After listening to Wang Chengen's verbal report, Emperor Chongzhen just casually flipped through the little notebook with notes. Unexpectedly, when he was about to finish flipping through, he suddenly saw something and read it seriously.This made Wang Cheng'en a little puzzled, could it be that he had neglected to report something important?
After a while, Emperor Chongzhen finished reading it, threw away the small book, and asked Wang Chengen, "Which gentleman has the greatest influence on the crown prince when I am not in the capital? Or, who is the crown prince's favorite lecturer?"

Hearing this, Wang Chengen immediately remembered what the emperor had read just now.

He, the admiral of the East Factory, knows the affairs in the palace best.Therefore, he immediately reported to the emperor: "It is Wu Changshi, the head of the Ministry of Rites, and His Royal Highness likes to listen to his lectures the most!"

Hearing this, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help being taken aback and said, "Wu Changshi? When did he give the prince a lecture?"

Wu Changshi was not on the list he had appointed before.This person was born as a Jinshi in the seventh year of the Chongzhen Dynasty. Speaking of which, he is not qualified to give lectures to the prince, right?

"Returning to Your Majesty, there are quite a few vacancies for the prince's lecturer. It is the empress who made the decision and ordered him to give lectures to the prince." Wang Chengen said here, seeing that Emperor Chongzhen was still a little puzzled, he added, "This Wu Changshi has a very good reputation in the officialdom. Well, his talent and name are spread everywhere, even the empress heard about him, so she ordered him. At that time, the empress said that if your majesty is not satisfied after returning, just replace him.”

Emperor Chongzhen was still a little puzzled, so he asked again: "It's just that the Sanjiaci was born as a Jinshi, why is the name spread everywhere, and even the empress is famous?"

"Your Majesty, this person is one of the few people who initiated the establishment of Fushe. Now Fushe has a very good reputation, and his reputation is only inferior to that of Zhang Pu and Zhang Cai. It is said that he did not perform well at the beginning, otherwise he would It won't be ranked in the top three." Wang Chengen replied hastily.

Emperor Chongzhen also heard about Fushe, and Zhang Pu, of course, also had an impression, and he was indeed a bit famous.Of course, he didn't know that at this time, the reputation of Fushe was already quite famous, and Zhang Pu, the first of Fushe, was even more prosperous.At this time, Zhang Pu already had a nickname "Folk Emperor" among the literati in the imperial examination.

The reason for this is because of the Fushe organization.

This Fushe was established by the exchange of imperial examination experience among literati.

At that time, it was not as developed as it is now. The papers are famous anywhere and can be bought online.Generally speaking, the imperial examination experience is a secret of every family, and no one will share it.After all, the imperial examination is a single-plank bridge, which is competitive and squeezes others down.

However, Zhang Pu and others shared their experience.And he is indeed talented.As early as the sixth year of Tianqi, with his article "The Tombstone of Five People", he became famous in one fell swoop.

Therefore, when they heard that he would share his experience, those literati immediately flocked to listen to the speeches of him and other initiators.Just like this, the Fushe grew bigger and bigger.Its members are mainly scholars, and they are mainly the children of official families.

In this era, many people can hardly imagine how terrifying a network of contacts formed by the children of countless official families is.Basically, behind each member, there was an immediate relative who was an official in the court or in the local area. The energy gathered from this gave Zhang Pu and others a decisive official power.

However, Zhang Pu and others were obviously not satisfied with just exchanging their experience in imperial examinations, or keeping quintessential literary discussions.After all, Zhang Pu's fame is based on "Tombstones of Five People".Therefore, they began to comment on current affairs and government affairs, and took over the banner of the Donglin Party, which is to "care about everything about the family and the country"!
After a few years, their ambitions expanded again, and they began to manipulate the imperial examinations.

The first step in the imperial examination is to become a scholar; and the level of a scholar, the emperor does not care, it is a matter for local officials.Therefore, this gave Fushe room to manipulate.

Most of the local officials are the immediate family members of the members of their rehabilitated society. In this way, it is up to them to decide who can be a scholar and who cannot be a scholar.If you can't become a scholar, it's even more impossible to raise people and Jinshi.

Therefore, if those literati want to continue on the road of imperial examinations, they must curry favor with the Fushe, serve the Fushe, and get the approval of Zhang Pu and others.

Once it is approved, it is a sure thing to be a high school student.

Although it is much more difficult for Fushe to manipulate the two steps of juren and Jinshi, but if the foundation is controlled by Fushe, it is tantamount to manipulating the imperial examination of Ming Dynasty.And this is the origin of the "folk emperor".

When Wen Tiren was the chief assistant, he had already sensed the dangers of rehabilitating the society.But he didn't fight Fushe down, but he was brought down first.

Besides, after hearing Wang Chengen's answer, Emperor Chongzhen frowned and asked, "Then Zhang Pu has also become the prince's lecturer?"

"Your Majesty is wise!" Wang Chengen immediately nodded and replied, "Zhang Pu was also hit by the empress, but the crown prince is closer to Wu Changshi."

Emperor Chongzhen frowned upon hearing this. During the period when he was not in the capital, the few people from the Fushe could actually influence the empress and make them become lecturers for the next round of emperors of the Ming Dynasty. This energy seems a bit scary!
Thinking of this, he told Wang Cheng'en: "Go and secretly touch the bottom of this society for me, and return it to me as soon as possible!"

"Slave obeys the order!" Wang Chengen naturally knew that the emperor seemed to have an opinion on the restoration of the society at this time, so he hurriedly replied.

Emperor Chongzhen still had something to say: "Check again, how do Wu Changshi and Zhang Pu teach the prince, and what are they mainly talking about?"

He felt that something was wrong, the prince was a little vain now, he paid more attention to face, this is not what a good emperor should have!
When teaching in normal times, there are naturally maids serving in the palace. As long as Wang Chengen investigates them, he will be able to understand the content of their usual classes.Therefore, he hastily agreed again, and left in a hurry when he saw that the emperor would not explain anymore.

At the same time, at Shanhaiguan, people sent by Emperor Chongzhen also arrived.

Inside the Governor's Mansion, Sun Chuanting looked gloomy and said coldly to Liaodong Governor Fang Yizao, "I have made up my mind. I will set off today to clean up the military farmland!"

"Governor Sun is determined to go his own way, intending to force the general who has fought for the court for many years?" Fang Yizao did not show weakness, but asked tit for tat.

When Sun Chuanting heard this, he immediately jumped up against the case and shouted sharply: "Those military garrison fields are determined by the Taizu. Who dares to violate them? The emperor also expressly supports them. All garrison fields are not allowed to be occupied by any private person!"

Speaking of this, he walked around the case, walked in front of Fang Yizao, looked directly at him and said, "How much food does the court spend on the front line of Guanning every year? You are the governor of Liaodong, don't you have something in mind?"

"Jianlu invades every year, and the army fights every year. How can it not consume money and food?" Fang Yizao still did not let go, but retorted.

"Ha ha!" Hearing this, Sun Chuanting suddenly sneered and said, "Why didn't I see Jianlu invade every year? Why didn't I see the elite of the Ming Dynasty, who didn't even dare to guard the land, and would only stay in the city Here, relying on strong city cannons to defend?"

Speaking of this, he saw Fang Yizao still wanting to open his mouth to argue, so he became a little impatient, and shouted sharply first: "Don't think I don't know, most of the farmland on the Guanning line has become the grain fields of the ancestors. The imperial court clearly ordered No more servant system, but how many servants are there in the ancestral family? All the money and food allocated for the army were taken privately by the ancestral family. If it weren’t for the fact that the ancestral family has been fighting against Jianlu for many years, I would have punished him long ago!”

"There must be evidence for what you say!" Fang Yizao also raised his voice and said sharply.

"Evidence?" After hearing this, Sun Chuanting turned around and walked back to Shuai's case, picked up a booklet from above, and raised his voice: "I have visited various places in the past few months, and I am not just looking at flowers on horseback. This is my official." The number of garrison farms investigated is the spot checks received by the military salaries of the various armies over the years. In addition, the archives in the imperial household department are also here. Compared with the two, the number of garrison farms, even if there is a slight difference, is almost the same. The ancestral system It cannot be violated, and the farmland must be taken back!"

Staring at the booklet in Sun Chuanting's hand, Fang Yizao knew in his heart that Zu Dashou already knew about it, and if he couldn't stop him, Zu Dashou also had countermeasures.Therefore, when he saw that Sun Chuanting brought up his argument again, he sneered and said, "Sun Chuanting, I hope you don't cause trouble. Once something happens in Shanhaiguan, the capital is safe and the consequences will be serious. Even if you have the emperor's trust , and can’t bear this responsibility!”

After speaking, he wanted to walk away.As the governor of Liaodong, he has the confidence to confront Governor Ji Liao face to face.What's more, he and Zu Dashou worked hand in hand, so he had the confidence to deal with Sun Chuanting, an outsider.

When he reached the entrance of the lobby, he suddenly stopped again, turned around, and said to Sun Chuanting in a cold voice: "The chieftain has repeatedly recruited General Zu to surrender, so don't give too generous conditions. Once you are in a hurry, you just wait and see." Apologize with death! If you insist on going your own way, I will go back and impeach you to the court. This is a public matter, so you can do it yourself!"

After he finished speaking, he didn't care about Sun Chuanting's expression, and wanted to walk away.

But at this moment, a school lieutenant rushed over, and seeing the presence of the two frontier officials, he immediately reported, "My lord, the emperor's imperial decree has arrived!"

Hearing this, Sun Chuanting immediately ordered: "Set up the incense table and receive the order!"

He is determined to clean up the military farmland.According to the ancestral system, if farming in various places is normal, the imperial court will not have to bear so much.Although the current imperial court is rich, he knows that it is a one-off deal, and it is impossible to confiscate a large number of people every year.In the long run, the return of the farmland will greatly reduce the pressure on the court, and it will also suppress the growing power of the ancestral family, so that the entire Shanhaiguan side will not depend on the face of the ancestral family.

Before the capital left, he had the emperor's personal permission to let him do what he wanted in Shanhaiguan.From the previous incident with King Qin, he knew that the current emperor is a responsible person. Since he has said everything, he will definitely support him. This is his confidence that Sun Chuanting dared to move his ancestors!

This time the imperial decree came suddenly, and he didn't worry about anything.Believe that the emperor's side can only be beneficial to him.unless……

Thinking of this, Sun Chuanting's heart suddenly tightened, and he couldn't help but become worried.

Unless the emperor's suppression of the bandits goes wrong, the Guan Ning army will continue to be deployed.If this is the case, then we have to rely on the military strength of our ancestors.In this way, the ancestors will definitely take advantage of this, and maybe take advantage of the situation to fight back against themselves!

As he thought this way, Fang Yizao obviously thought of this possibility, so he smiled coldly and said, "The emperor's imperial conquest has only been conducted for half a year, not to mention taking away the three major battalions. The troops at Shanhaiguan are weak, if the emperor is not good enough to suppress the bandits and continue to recruit Guan Ning's elite, General Zu may have something to say to the emperor, hehe, take it easy!"

Hearing this, Sun Chuanting's face was still cold and did not change at all. In his heart, he still believed in the emperor's responsibility.

At this time, the angel had arrived, and Sun Chuanting and Fang Yizao stopped arguing and rushed to greet him.

To the surprise of the two of them, the angel was smiling and seemed in a good mood. What made them even more puzzled was that the angel also brought a huge package. I don't know what it was, it was a bit strange!
At this time, the incense table was set up, and the two of them didn't ask any questions, and took the order first.

It's nothing if he didn't accept the order, but Sun Chuanting and Fang Yizao were shocked immediately after accepting the order.

They never expected that the emperor would be so powerful that he wiped out the Hetao Tartars, obtained countless cattle, horses and sheep, and wiped out all the thieves in just half a year, and the three battalions had almost no losses. Now Has returned to the capital.

For Sun Chuanting, this matter is simply not good news!On his usually expressionless face, there was a rare smile on his face. After the angel finished reading out the will, he laughed loudly and shouted long live!

Fang Yizao, on the other hand, was a little absent-minded, as if his soul had gone out of his body, he didn't know what he was thinking, and he just moved his mouth instinctively.

After Sun Chuanting received the imperial decree, the angel pointed to the package and said, "Vice General Wu has been promoted to the general of the Suppression Army, and he is still suppressing the rebel general Chai Shihua in Shaanxi. He promised the emperor that anyone who dares to betray the Ming Dynasty will be punished no matter how far away." If the rebel general Chai Shihua is not arrested, he will not return to Liaodong. Here, these are the family letters of the officers and men of the Guanning Army. The emperor brought them back after his triumphant return. The Governor-General should send these family letters by the way. Let the family members of Wu Zongbing be at ease!"

(End of this chapter)