Bright Spring

Or because Miaojin is a harem woman and has relatively few forces involved, Zhu Gaoxu is more indulgent and casual when speaking.He said directly: "The most wonderful invention of human beings is to enslave the same kind, and they can always find moral reasons for themselves.

From the standpoint of the king of a country, I believe that the people's harvest, income from business operations, and the gains from plundering foreign vassals are a kind of productive force.The domestic system is a production relationship, a distribution of the harvest, and a matter of who has more and who has less.

I still don't know how to make the issue of quantity more fair and reasonable; but at least we must avoid another thing, that other countries come to divide up our gains.Therefore, craftsman skills, being good at learning, and improving military strength are all very important in my opinion. "

Zhu Gaoxu has his only middle school knowledge, and of course he also remembers the textbook's description of modern China: imperialist colonists and feudal rulers exploited the working people together, and let the people live in blood, tears and fire.On the basis of these simple knowledge, he thought and constructed his own viewpoint.

Miao Jin didn't seem to understand it well, she thought for a while, and then said: "Ministers will definitely object."

Zhu Gaoxu nodded and said: "Miao Jin is right. So, if you take a big step, it's easy to tear your eggs."

Miao Jin was stunned for a moment, her face turned red immediately, and she gave Zhu Gaoxu a white look.

At this moment, the eunuch came in and bowed: "My lord, all the ministers have arrived, they are on the corridor."

"Tell them to come in." Zhu Gaoxu said.

The eunuch said: "The maidservant obeys the order."

Not long after, a group of civil and military personnel came in one after another, and everyone kowtowed and saluted in the direction of the imperial case, and someone even mentioned the noble concubine in their words.

This situation is not the first time, but Zhu Gaoxu faintly smelled the tension.

After everyone got up, Xie Jin seemed to stand up impatiently, and said, "The Taizu has an ancestor's instruction that the harem and eunuchs are not allowed to interfere in politics! Today, the monarch and ministers are discussing politics, why is the noble concubine here?"

All the officials looked sideways, and most of their eyes seemed to be mocking Xie Jin's ignorance of current affairs.Sure enough, Gong'an of E State immediately said: "During the 'Battle of Sin', the imperial concubine is often in the tent of the Chinese army, why not?"

Zhu Gaoxu said: "This is Qianqing Palace (harem), noble concubines are allowed to come. Wang Gui is an eunuch, doesn't he often stay in Dongnuan Pavilion? He will also go to Fengtian Palace to rule. Besides, the noble concubine is not involved in politics, but only observes and records my affairs. Words, in order to teach the prince."

After listening to Xie Jin, he seemed to agree with this explanation, and he talked about the proposition in the memorial: "The Holy One named the government office with the word 'fake objects' in "Xunzi", but should we respect Xunzi's theory? Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the Confucianism educates the world, the hearts of the people are transformed, and the country is peaceful. The Holy One must observe..."

Zhu Gaoxu thought to himself: The country is peaceful. I just finished two large-scale civil wars. Could it be that I forgot it so quickly?

But he said: "This year's Enke is about to open, and the examiners selected the examination questions, not all the content of Neo Confucianism? When did I say that I should respect Xunzi?"

Xie Jin seemed a little surprised when he heard this, and cupped his hands and said, "I am worried about the state affairs, so I advise you."

Zhu Gaoxu said kindly: "Scholar Xie is too worried. Xunzi is one of the sages of Confucianism. He is not heretical. Why can't he use his classics? I borrowed this word to name an academy. This matter cannot be inferred. Come out, shall I worship Xunzi?"

Xie Jin's expression suddenly became a lot more lonely. He seemed to hold back his strength and wanted to argue with Zhu Gaoxu, but Zhu Gaoxu directly denied it; it was like punching cotton, Xie Jin looked a little uncomfortable.

Zhu Gaoxu also understood in his heart that Confucianism is the mainstream thought at this time.

Neo-Confucianism has had a deep foundation since the Song Dynasty. After the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the imperial examinations produced a large number of scholars, most of whom were supporters of Neo-Confucianism.Therefore, if Zhu Gaoxu wants Xie Jin to participate in the imperial deliberations, he must at least allow such a large gentry to have a mouthpiece that can directly reach the heavens, and have room to speak in the center of power; There is a vent.

However, Zhu Gaoxu's heart is indeed inclined to Xunzi's theory.For example, Xunzi said that people are born with desires and evils. Such a philosophical foundation makes it possible for the thinking of governing the country to lean towards the rule of law, and the rule of law is precisely the mainstream concept of later generations...it is easier for Zhu Gaoxu to agree.

Xunzi's student Li Si failed in practice, and his result should not be accidental.While reading the classics, Zhu Gaoxu was also thinking that the ancient rulers did not choose Xunzi, perhaps because of failure in practice.

The vast territory of the great unification in ancient China, as well as imperfect transportation, systems, and technology, made the rule of law extremely difficult to apply; Neo Confucianism focused on brainwashing|brainwashing and clan moral constraints, which may be more adaptable to the times.

Truth may also have historical limitations.

Zhu Gaoxu has a very adventurous spirit, but he saw the limitations of Xunzi's practice, so he was unwilling to bet on things that would lose too much.Sometimes it is difficult for a person to be consistent inside and outside. He leans towards Xunzi internally, but he has to promote Zhu Cheng externally.

He said: "The hypothetical museum and the voyage to the West are just doing some practical things and have nothing to do with any theory. You don't need to be too nervous."

Qi Tai and Xia Yuanji seemed to look at each other, how did these two get together?

After a while, everyone bowed one after another: "Your Majesty is wise!"

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "People in the world are communicating and learning from each other. This is a good way to improve themselves. The Xiongnu's method is good, and the king of Zhao used to ride and shoot; we made gun|powder, compass, paper, printing, and others I have also learned it. Why did I refuse to communicate with the outside world? This is common sense and has nothing to do with the doctrine of saints. The source of chaos is the source of chaos!

We monarchs and ministers should work hard to govern, learn humbly, and expand our power; to make the country strong and prosperous, the people of the world will not suffer from hunger and cold, and know the courtesy and the way.The sage said that in the prosperous age of Great Harmony, the warehouses and granaries are rich, and the road does not pick up lost things.All of you who have accomplished the Ming Dynasty can also be famous in history and become a generation of famous ministers. "

Everyone echoed and bowed together.

Miao Jin was looking sideways at Zhu Gaoxu, and there seemed to be a little more admiration in her eyes than usual, mixed with something else.She is a former Taoist priest, and she still has Taoist ideas in her heart, so she is very sensitive to Zhu Gaoxu's ambitious rhetoric, after all, the contrast is too great.

But at this moment Zhu Gaoxu felt that she didn't mean to consider herself an elder.

Xia Yuanji went out, cupped his hands and said: "I heard that the people of Yonglechu Java (Mana Baxie Kingdom) accidentally killed Ming soldiers, and wrote a letter of compensation of 6 taels of gold. Several years have passed, and the imperial court has not responded. I think that human life is at stake. , The barbarians should be compensated, and the soldiers also need money and food, so the court should accept the Javanese king's request."

After Zhu Gaoxu heard this, a faint smile appeared on his face.Xia Yuanji asked for the money from the Mano Baxie Kingdom, and that was a big deal by default, otherwise how would the court collect the money?

And Xia Yuanji should have disapproved of the voyage, because in the short term, the cost is too high and it will consume the treasury.But he obviously compromised, and couldn't object to the overall event of the voyage, Xia Yuanji set his sights on the 6 taels of gold that would be recovered soon.

Zhu Gaoxu feels that there are always differences between people, and there is always someone who has to compromise.Xia Yuanji's performance made him very satisfied.

Chapter 7 National Morality

It was completely beyond Zhu Gaoxu's expectation to be the first to oppose Xia Yuanji.He is Zhao Ping, Marquis of Yongqing.

At the beginning of the country, a group of the most prestigious founding heroes passed away one after another, and soon there was the battle of Jingnan, the battle of Annan, the battle of crimes, and the northern conquest of Tatar; the frequent wars of the Ming Dynasty made the status of the generals high. .Although the system had been changed during the Hongwu period, most military|political offices no longer allowed generals to take power, but honorable generals still have the right to public opinion, and it has always been very effective to speak in the court; it is not Zhu Gaoxu's original creation to have generals participate in political discussions.

When Zhao Ping was in Yunnan, he dealt with many chieftains. He was not very good at fighting, but he was a scholar before he joined the army. It is said that he even passed the Tongsheng examination.

He said: "The sage has learned that the barbarians have exploited their people so much that they are far away from the corrupt officials in our dynasty. Today, the Manopashi country is obedient and obedient, respects the court, and has a heart for it. If the sage waived the compensation, its monarchs and ministers would surely To be grateful and to respect Ming Dynasty is not comparable to a small profit of [-] gold..."

"Marquis Yongqing speaks so loudly!" Xia Yuanji interrupted him very rudely.Xia Yuanji's eyes were already rounded, and he stared at Zhao Ping with an incredulous gaze, as if saying: You|mother only know that you need military expenses and salary, so try to make money yourself?

Xia Yuanji was a little agitated, turned around and clasped his fists to Zhu Gaoxu and said, "There is a saying in the ancients that barbarians and beasts are afraid of power but not of morality! If I hadn't had nearly [-] officers and soldiers in the navy and Chen Bing at sea, the king of Java Island would have been so afraid Respect? Java Island is not a land of kingship, and the Marquis of Yongqing will only let the court get nothing if he judges others by himself."

Hu Wei, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, stood up and said, "I don't agree with Xia Butang's words. If I treat all the people in foreign vassals as beasts, how can I educate them?"

"If Hu Butang doesn't believe it, what's the matter with the Nanyang barbarians, ask the eunuchs Wang Jinghong and Hou Xian to ask." Xia Yuanji said angrily.

Zhu Gaoxu was a little confused for a while, and didn't understand what was going on.The civil servant fought with the general, and another civil servant spoke for the general.In Zhu Gaoxu's view, the game of power will inevitably lead to cliques, just like the reforms in the Song Dynasty, which divided the two parties into groups, and the political demands of both civil and military parties are contradictory; so the current situation is a bit chaotic.

"Ahem." Zhu Gaoxu made a sound.

When the disputants heard this, they bowed to the north together.

Zhu Gaoxu didn't want to hear these useless disputes, so he said: "King Manobaxie killed someone. Although it was a manslaughter and he made an apology, we still have to ask for money. Go back to the cabinet and Dianbao, and send the memorial Approved."

Xia Yuanji shouted: "My sage is wise!"

Zhu Gaoxu said again: "But what we practice is benevolence and righteousness. We can't go outside and say that the emperors and ministers of the Ming Dynasty treat others as beasts. At the beginning, Chen Zuyi harmed the countries in Nanyang, exploiting and plundering at every turn, and the countries suffered greatly. Daming The Navy wiped out the pirates in the South Seas, offered captives to the capital, and the sea trade was smooth, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. Therefore, the compensation and taxes collected by the Ming Dynasty are all for the good of everyone, and the purpose is to maintain the naval power and protect the soldiers and civilians of all countries. Dear friends, understand Do I mean it?"

The ministers bowed one after another: "The minister waits for the order."

Just like Zhu Gaoxu's concept, people have multiple standards, and they use different principles on different occasions, anyway, they can always justify themselves.It is obviously reasonable, of course, if you have to be reasonable, it will not appear so rough|crazy and scary, and it can alleviate conflicts.

His words also captured the essence of his uncle Xu Huizu: I am doing it for your own good.

Ever since Zhu Gaoxu dealt with his good uncle, he realized some mysteries in the clan. Many people always instill in others a feeling that everything is for the sake of others, as if everyone is a selfless sage .Of course, if someone wakes up, they will feel that the world is very hypocritical and cunning; however, at certain times, it is still quite deceptive.

However, Zhu Gaoxu also felt that the emperor who seized power through bloody repression and force had more authoritarian prestige.With a single sentence, he quelled the endless quarrels, and immediately made a decision on a major matter, with extremely high efficiency.