Domineering Daming

Zhang Guowei looked at the silence of the crowd, and took the lead in saying: "Your Majesty, I believe that those who oppose have their reasons, and they need to be taken seriously, and they cannot be ignored or ignored."

Zhu Xu glanced at him and said, "It makes sense."

Zhang Guowei's eyes flashed with joy, and he continued: "On the other hand, the court has not done enough. Before conscripting the Japanese, it should seek the opinions of the ministers. If the government and the public agree, it will not be like this."

Zhang Guowei's words seem to make sense, but after careful consideration, the taste is not right. Moreover, he is still the Minister of the Ministry of War, so what he said is even more interesting.

Shen Xun, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, said, "I don't agree with Zhang Shangshu's words. The military and state affairs, especially when it comes to war, should be based on the premise of 'victory'. How can we publicize and discuss it?"

Zhang Guowei immediately said: "If you can't work together, how can you win the battle like the two poles of the government and the opposition are fighting each other? If you work together, wouldn't it be easier, and it will be of great benefit to the country and the people?"

Shen Xun turned to him, and said: "Leakage in actions is the root of defeat. Zhang Shangshu is the Minister of the Ministry of War. Do you need me to teach such a simple truth?"

Zhang Guowei looked ugly, and just about to say something, Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "Okay, what we're going to talk about today is not this recruitment of Japanese, but some deep-seated problems caused by it."

Sun Chuanting turned sideways and said: "Please also ask the emperor to express it clearly."

Zhu Xu picked up the wine glass, leaned on the chair, looked at a group of people, and said: "Looking at history, regardless of the pre-Qin period, from Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, all dynasties have declined for three generations. The Eastern Han Dynasty, the prosperous Tang Dynasty, The same is true of Song and Yuan. This dynasty is even more so. At the beginning, Emperor Taizong was so powerful. He conquered the South and the North, and all nations surrendered, and even spread his power overseas. Sailing to the west, and then to Yingzong, the civil castle was defeated, but only 20 years? Not only is the government corrupt, but the Protectorate of the Five Armies has become a decoration. I, Ming, can't find a single soldier to fight. I need to mobilize 'militia' from all over the country to fight? I have been thinking about this problem. Today, we will come Discuss this."

Everyone listened to Zhu Xu's words, pondered the taste, guessed the deep meaning behind his words.

The dynasties of the Central Plains have not skipped this rule since the records of history. Almost all of them declined in three generations. People's grievances gradually arose, and they changed dynasties within two to three hundred years.

A group of adults were thinking, but no one spoke first.

Zhu Xu glanced over, landed on Zhou Yingqiu, and said, "Mr. Zhou Ge, you speak first. Don't be restrained. Let's discuss it as a matter of learning, don't be burdened."

When the emperor speaks, where is there any scholarly discussion?

Zhou Yingqiu leaned forward and said, "Your Majesty, there is a saying among the people that 'wealth does not last for three generations'. To put it more broadly, the same applies to the imperial court. From my point of view, the descendants of later generations have lost the vigor of their ancestors, and have forgotten the hardships and hardships of their ancestors. In the midst of prosperity and wealth, indulge in pleasure, so that the family business declines, the industry withers, and even if there are aspiring people among the younger generations, they have already accumulated too much and are unable to support them..."

Zhu Xu nodded and said: "Old Zhou Ge said something reasonable. A person's behavior is closely related to his experience. If he only sees prosperity and wealth, how can he know how to struggle and understand the spirit and worries of his predecessors. Very good, others Let’s talk about it, let’s talk about this issue a little bit more today.”

Fu Changzong took the words and said: "From my point of view, the environment also has a lot to do with it. If the new head of the family grew up in the yard like a frog in a well, and the servants all have ulterior motives, then people's hearts will change and the family business will be ruined. Not incomprehensible."

What Fu Changzong said was cryptic, but it was almost to the point.

Zhu Xu made a "huh" sound, and said: "Old Fu Ge is right. Sitting in the sky and watching the sky, you can't see the real world, you can only listen to what others say, and people like to hear what they like, so it is inevitable that they will listen to what they like. Destroy and burn bones, well, it makes sense."

With the proofs of these two imperial party leaders, others will also be satisfied.

King Jing took up the topic and said, "I believe that listening to both will lead to clarity, and partial listening will lead to darkness. The head of a family needs to listen to different voices, so that he can distinguish right from wrong, arbitrarily judge good from evil, and not be biased."

Zhu Xu glanced at Prince Jing and said, "Well, that's right. One can't always listen to good things, but always look good. In this world, there is black and white, and there is a gray area between black and white. Good words are hidden." It is vicious, and behind the beautiful scenery is the poor mountains and rivers, so you have to listen to both sides and see the whole picture.”

Wang Qiaonian took over the quarrel and said: "I believe that it is not a good thing to decide everything with one word. The head of the family will act recklessly and no one can stop him. A random decision may be the root of the family's prodigal. Therefore, the head of the family should judge right from wrong and stay away from villains. In addition, you need to be able to exercise restraint."

Zhu Xu took a sip of wine and said, "Restraint... Well, this sentence is very good and fits well."

Prince Jing, what Wang Qiaonian said was very cryptic, and it seemed to be from the standpoint of their department.In fact, their words imply the consistent thoughts of the ruling and opposition parties.

That is, it is hoped that the monarch can rule under the crown, and the government affairs will be handed over to the cabinet.In addition, even if he is too authoritative now, controlling all aspects of the government and the opposition, and everything will go according to his plan, they also desire "freedom", right?

After Wang Qiaonian finished speaking, only Sun Chengzong and Sun Chuanting were left as the last two elders.

Sun Chengzong is in very good condition recently, he is full of energy, his eyes are bright, and he is not as tired as before. He looked at Zhu Xu's gaze, pondered, and said: "Your Majesty, if it is said that one dynasty declines for three generations, there are thousands of reasons. I believe that the education received since childhood is one of the most important reasons. The minister believes that the education of the princes of the past dynasties is biased, too much emphasis on "benevolence and virtue", but ignoring that benevolence needs to be guarded by weapons, and there are not enough weapons. Happy collapse is just around the corner."

Zhu Xu narrowed his eyes, smiled and said nothing.

This old Sun Ge has been with him the longest and can grasp his mind best. It seems that Sun Chengzong has touched a point.

Zhu Xu gave a faint "hmm", turned to look at Sun Chuanting, and said, "Mr. Sun Ge, what do you think?"

Sun Chuanting observed Zhu Xu's meaning and said: "Your Majesty, since the Western Han Dynasty, Confucianism has been the only one, and hundreds of schools have been dismissed. The idea of'benevolence and virtue' has been going on for hundreds of years. If you want to survive forever, you have to do something. There are many."

Zhu Xu looked at Sun Chuanting, and suddenly said: "Well, Sun Ge, take some time to teach my sons."

Chapter 1327 Lightning Slashes Mount Tai

The cabinet of Ming Dynasty, before Zhu Xu, was strictly speaking an "illegal institution", which was the emperor's private interference in government affairs. It reached its peak in Zhang Juzheng, when the six ministries bowed their heads, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate and others could not say no.

Since it is an "illegal institution", the "Shoufu" is naturally different, and has a vague practice, just like non-Hanlin does not join the cabinet, the first assistant of Ming Dynasty has always been the emperor's teacher, although there are occasional discrepancies.

But at this time, what does it mean for Zhu Xu to add the title of "Emperor Teacher" to Sun Chuanting?

The topic just now is not over yet?

Sun Chuanting did not change his expression, he leaned forward and said, "I obey the order."

Zhu Xu looked at the six ministers with a smile and said, "Do you have anything to say?"

Several ministers opened their mouths one after another, but the elders in front basically stood at the same angle. It was difficult for them to find a new angle, so they could only parrot their tongue and expand it a little.

Zhu Xu took a sip of his wine, looked at the crowd again, and said, "Who wants to say more?"

Everyone has almost finished speaking, and Zhu Xu's mind is unpredictable, a group of people shook their heads one after another, and their eyes were all on Zhu Xu.

At this time, little Ciye suddenly raised his head, looked at Zhu Xu and said, "Father, can my son speak?"

Zhu Xu was startled, then smiled and said, "What do you want to say?"

The little guy kept a fair face, and said: "My Ming Dynasty has the Great Wall, a Great Wall that confines us. With this Great Wall, we can compromise, give in, be cowardly, and keep being cowardly, and then we will become one This kind of disease, everyone is sick, even scraping the bone to treat the poison can't cure it..."

Not only Zhu Xu, but everyone present showed strange expressions, staring at Xiao Ciye.

Zhu Xu smiled and said, "Uncle Xinjian taught you?"

The little guy said: "My son saw some in Father Emperor's study and was puzzled. I asked the teacher. After seeing it, the teacher said so."

Zhu Xu touched his head and said, "How much can you understand?"

The little guy said: "Father's book says that the human brain is like a bottle, and thoughts are like water. As time goes on, the water becomes more and more muddy. If you want to keep the water clean, you have to break the bottle. "

Zhu Xu saw that the little guy probably remembered the contents of his book when he became an official, so he couldn't understand, so he laughed, turned to the ministers of the foreign court, and said, "Do you think what His Highness said makes sense?"

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. His Majesty didn't say anything surprising, but it was only in the emperor's private notes.

Sun Chuanting murmured, but Zhou Yingqiu leaned forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think what Your Majesty said is reasonable. If you always live according to the past, not only will your children and grandchildren be unfilial, but they will not do anything. Times change, and the past cannot be fully applied. right now."

What Zhou Yingqiu said about being vigilant was only a little bit vague.

Fu Changzong already understood Zhu Xu's meaning at this time, and he took the initiative to say: "Your Majesty, I think that the Great Wall needs to be demolished and the bottle needs to be broken, sooner rather than later."

He didn't say much, his words were concise and to the point, as Zhu Xu's uncle, his absolute confidant, his words had the meaning of a pointer.

King Jing immediately followed and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that if you want to tear down the Great Wall and break glass bottles, the first thing you need is education. This matter may take ten years, decades."

Wang Qiaonian and Prince Jing have always advanced and retreated together, and he was the vice president of the Political Yuan. He took up the conversation and said: "The Political Yuan has revised and improved many textbooks and syllabus many years ago, but it has not completely separated. There is a lot of room for improvement. The minister believes that it is not limited to education, but all the ancient books of our Ming Dynasty need to be repaired and annotated. These are pieces of glass, which should be smashed and reassembled..."