Iron Dynasty

Brother Ren, please speak.

Sitting down in the main hall, Ge Yiren personally added some tea to Ren He, looking like he was listening.

Gently stroked his beard, Ren He said: After such a long period of research, I found that compared with the old Confucianism, the new Confucianism is only the removal of some dogmas of the Three Principles and Five Constants, and also denied the theory of gods and ghosts that is opposed to technology. In other words, the main purpose of this new Confucianism is to allow the people of the empire to accept technology and popularize technology, and at the same time to free themselves from the shackles of Confucian dogma, so that they can do whatever they want within the legal scope of the empire.”

Ge Yiren nodded, Ren He's analysis was good.

However, Xiao Ming personally overthrew Confucianism and denied the theory of gods and ghosts. This is equivalent to denying the authority of the monarch. In this way, his emperor is no longer the son of the emperor. In this way, the emperor and the common people are all In the same way, why should he alone in this world have the final say?

Yes, since he is not the Son of Heaven, why does the empire fear him like a god? Ge Yiren's eyes narrowed.

But thinking of something, he said sullenly: Just so what, even if he is not the Son of Heaven, isn't the power of this empire in his hands? Who can oppose him!

Hahaha... There was a hint of mystery in Ren He's smile, he got up and walked a few steps back and forth, and said in a deep voice: Yes, no one can really oppose him now, the reason for this is that everyone Fearing the supreme power in his hands, the nobles just dared to be angry and dare not speak, but this incident must have planted resentment in their hearts, as long as the time is right, this resentment will erupt.

After a pause, he continued: According to my observation, in addition to the nobles, many giant businessmen are actually quite dissatisfied with Xiao Ming. Although the empire's industry and commerce have flourished in recent years, most of the market dividends obtained through the war have been lost. The Qingzhou Chamber of Commerce takes it. The merchants can only follow the Chamber of Commerce to eat some leftovers. You and I both know that businessmen are profit-seeking, and they can do anything for the sake of profit. Support our actions to limit imperial power?

Of course I'll be happy. Ge Yiren said without hesitation, The emperor himself said that if there are three times the profit, businessmen will take risks and do anything, not to mention that the profit is more than three times. This position, I am afraid they will be more eager to.

Ren He clapped his hands, It seems that Brother Ge is enlightened, that's the reason, but these are the thoughts of you and me, and it can't be realized now. After all, Xiao Ming is powerful, and no one has the courage.

Yeah, I guess the matter of the Merchant Council has already moved many people's minds, but Xiao Ming's position is too stable, these thoughts can only be hidden in the heart, if you want to move this mind, I am afraid you have to wait until the next generation of kings. Enthroned.

This is not necessarily true. It only needs Ge Lao to promote New Confucianism with all his strength, so that the people of the empire will fully accept the ideas of New Confucianism and the wisdom of the people will be widened. Maybe we still have a chance. After all, the people in this world are very easy to fool, as long as we are here It is enough to add some private goods to New Confucianism.”

What kind of private goods? Ge Yiren asked.

Naturally it is freedom and equality, humanistic spirit, doesn't Xiao Ming want scholars, peasants, industry and commerce to be on an equal footing? We will use this to instill these ideas into the people. Even if we find out, we will just act according to his ideas, but it is too much. It's just a little bit, he can't hold us accountable. Ren He said with a wicked smile, Once the people generally accept these ideas, then we will deceive the nobles and businessmen under the banner of these upright and bright, and then use it to believe this trick. people, so that our purpose can be achieved.”

Well, yes, yes. Ge Yiren suddenly realized, The guns are indeed in Xiao Ming's hands, but as a former Confucian scholar, we still have a strong influence among the people. Since Xiao Ming is unkind, don't blame us for being unrighteous.

Old Ge's words are serious, we don't want to rebel, but for the long-term stability of the empire. Although the emperor is a hero, but sometimes he makes mistakes, and what we want is the right of everyone to stop him from making mistakes when he makes mistakes. That's it.

Ge Yiren nodded slowly, Listening to your words is better than reading ten years of books. Since that's the case, I will now admit my mistake to the emperor. If there is no accident, I can be reinstated.

Brother Ge is really smart. As the saying goes, water drops through the stone and gathers sand into a tower. If we want to achieve our goal, we have to take it slow. Ren He said.

Ge Yiren's brows stretched out. At this time, he called the housekeeper to get the pen and ink, and immediately wrote a memorial and presented it.

...

In the imperial study, Li San was reporting to Xiao Ming the reaction of the nobles in Qingzhou city after the newspaper was published.

Our people said that Princess Pingyang didn't seem to have much response to this decree, just like an ordinary decree. Song Guogong complained a little, but he didn't object strongly. Tang Guogong was arrested by the emperor because of his involvement in a private school. I don’t dare to have any criticism. Among the three King Huainan, King Yong, and King Ruyang, King Huainan is said to have laughed for a long time after seeing it, and King Yong and King Ruyang also criticized a lot…”

The reactions of the nobles were fed back to Xiao Ming. He had a scruple in his heart. Now Wang Xuan is in charge of the overseas intelligence system, while Li San is in charge of the domestic intelligence system.

Just like the emperors of all dynasties, Xiao Ming couldn't be 100% assured of his subjects. After all, people's hearts are full of flesh, and everyone has their own ideas, especially now that the various theories of the empire are flourishing.

Therefore, if he wants to see the world clearly, he needs to have a pair of eyes and ears in the empire. Li San's responsibility is this. Otherwise, what his empire will look like can only be reflected in the memorial, but he can't see the whole picture. .

It seems that most people are dissatisfied. After listening to Li San's words, Xiao Ming frowned. The secret guard's resources are limited. He can't monitor all nobles, but can only supervise some important nobles. Now Li San's feedback All are important people.

Even so, the complaints are all complaints, and they finally accepted it. It can be seen that they still dare not conflict with the emperor on this matter. Li San said with a smile.

Then his expression changed, and he suddenly said: But now more and more people seem to be aware of the existence of the Secret Guard, and they are acting a lot more cautiously, and many times the Secret Guard can't spy on what they are doing. For example, in the morning, Ge Yiren All the subordinates were expended, which made it impossible for us to know his reaction.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Dafu walked in and handed a memorial to Xiao Ming.

Picking up the memorial, Xiao Ming looked strange, This Ge Yiren changed his face fast enough, and now he is fully supporting me.

One shift tonight, three shifts tomorrow.