Please, let me be a fool

Even pay the price of life.

Especially to suppress with absolute imperial power, it is necessary to assemble a large army.

In Wei Yunyi's eyes, this is a war that is not necessary. In other words, it is to use the lives of soldiers to achieve his reputation as a faint king. In his heart, he will never agree.

So his choice is to completely ignore it and let the gentry make trouble.

In this way, it can not only curb luck, but also stabilize those gentry temporarily.

If it really gets to the point where things can't be dealt with.

Then I will show up at that time.

Immediately stop reform.

In this way, even what was brought about by the previous reform will be returned, and I am afraid that it will disappear completely.

For him, it is a great benefit.

As for compromising with the gentry and causing damage to his majesty as the emperor, Wei Yunyi didn't care at all, how much face was worth, and he didn't want to be a wise king, and he didn't want to leave his name in the history, it didn't matter at all.

So after getting the gentry to enter Beijing and start making troubles.

He decided that he didn't even have to go to Concubine Ying's bedroom.

Of course, you can't stay in your own bedroom, just stay in the alchemy room and announce to the outside world.

Because in this way, no matter what happens outside, you can't find it on your head.

And Wei Yunyi, through Wang Jin, can get news from the outside world all the time.

It can be said to be perfect.

Now, what he is looking forward to most in his heart is to hope that the gentry will make things worse, and it is best to shake the court.

As for the ministers of the former court, when they heard that His Majesty was going to retreat, they were all stunned for a while, not knowing what His Majesty was going to do.

In fact, in the imperial court, there are still some people who support the reform. The idea of ​​these officials is that it doesn’t matter if the gentry make troubles. As long as His Majesty insists on the reform, makes decisions arbitrarily, and adds the support of the people, then this matter will be accomplished.

But I didn't expect that His Majesty would go into seclusion now...

Let these people lose their background at once.

As for those who chose to oppose the reform because of the gentry, they finally came to a conclusion after a short period of confusion.

That is, His Majesty is actually vacillating about the reform.And this time the Jiangnan gentry went to Beijing and caused various incidents, which might make His Majesty feel jealous, otherwise it would be impossible to retreat and ignore everything, right?

Therefore, in the end, these officials and the Jiangnan gentry who came to Beijing decided.

Step up efforts to force His Majesty the Emperor to compromise!

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1 Forty chapters to purge officials and plan strategies

The reform has already violated the interests of the gentry. If it is only a Longyang, then almost no one will say anything, but now, it is going to be implemented in the entire Jiangnan, and even the whole world, which makes them unable to bear it anymore. The reform has been carried out in the dynasty. For the gentry, there is still a lot of room for maneuvering, but what they are thinking is, what will they do tomorrow if the government implements the reform of the government today? In this case, they must find a way To stop the Jiangnan gentry from coming, heeded the suggestion of Liangjiang Inspector Wang Shouyuan, and made a big fuss about this matter. On the way to the capital early in the morning, he began to contact officials from various parties. The reason for doing this in the memorial was to let the I don't know how powerful the gentry is. It seems that the power is in the hands of the emperor, but if we really face it, who is the winner between the two sides? I just heard that the emperor stepped down from court, and at the same time announced a retreat, staying in the alchemy room all day, and seemed to no longer want to manage the guide in their eyes. Those who are close to the gentry in this way, the emperor will definitely know about the reform, which will pose a great threat to the court and then really start to compromise. For them, it is absolutely not worth it, so they wisely chose Song Gongwen, who proposed to divide the land into the mu, and is also the leader of this reform. At the same time, the emperor chose to compromise, so it is impossible to directly admit that it was his fault, right?

Let Song Gongwen become the center of the storm, which is the best choice. At that time, he can also save face for that subordinate. After all, the people of the gentry, who have read many history books, know that at the most critical time, it is important to step down for the emperor, that is, It is obvious that Song Gongwen is the most suitable person to push a blamed person out, so in the next time, the gentry will point the finger at Song Gongwen either by sending someone to submit a memorial, or by uniting with some officials to start exerting various pressures and even Because they were all among the common people in the capital, they spread unfavorable remarks about Song Gongwen, and the facts were just as expected by the gentry. Some of the common people targeting Song Gongwen were bribed and began to discuss, and some stubborn people went directly to block the gate of the Song Mansion. In short, Song Gongwen directly became the center of the whole incident. It seemed that everyone was targeting him. Some people also stood up to speak out for the reform, but they were quickly drowned out. In addition, Yun did not express his position at all, so some people who wanted to stand out completely gave up their thoughts. The capital, after the arrival of the Jiangnan gentry, began to be chaotic. All this, As Yun expected, he also received a lot of news. Knowing that the resistance of the gentry had become more intense, he couldn't help being very happy. But because the situation was still under control, he didn't leave Danfang. During her stay there, Empress Song You couldn't bear the pressure because she was worried about her father and wanted to see Yun, but in the end she didn't get what she wanted and could only return to the palace. , it must be because they found that things could not be dealt with, so they no longer defended Song Gongwen, especially some people heard the rumor that the current imperial governor and the chief assistant of the cabinet seemed to be dissatisfied with Song Gongwen, so they also wrote a few scriptures, Persuade everyone to suspend the reform, so everyone is sure, stop the reform, I am afraid that the goal will be achieved soon, the west of the capital is still in the small courtyard full of green bamboos Tea, blowing a couple of sips from time to time, in the past few days, whether it is among the people or in the court, his reputation has dropped to the bottom, as if being targeted by everyone, but at this moment, he looks very satisfied, without the slightest nervousness If you still want to sit here and drink tea, if you are seen by outsiders, you will definitely feel weird. However, few people know about this place. The opposite of Song Gongwen is Grand Tutor Zhang Zhengming. At this moment, he is also holding hot tea. At the same time, there was a little smile in his eyes, and he said: "It's all upside down outside, you're fine, you don't have to worry about staying here at all." The people of the gentry have already started to fight back, how about it, do you have a way to deal with it?

Having said that, his expression became serious Zhang Zhengming knew in his heart that the gentry were very powerful and it was very difficult to deal with him back then. He also suffered some losses in the hands of these people. Fortunately, the late emperor protected him in every possible way. What happened in the past few days made him vigilant again, because Zhang Zhengming discovered that the power of the gentry seemed to be greater than imagined. As soon as they arrived in the capital, many officials supported them, even some local officials. They all expressed their views on this force, which made Zhang Zhengming a little shocked. At the same time, he was even more certain in his heart that the opposition to the reform must be true. Otherwise, it would be impossible to launch so many means to deal with Song Gongwen. Of course, Zhang Zhengming can still I can clearly see the deeper meaning, that is, the gentry may want to take this opportunity to show their true strength and demonstrate to the court and the court, because as long as this reform is successfully prevented, the influence of the imperial power will be greatly weakened after that Even the court's prestige among the people and even the locality will be much worse than before, so he is very clear about this matter, there can only be two results: either, the gentry stop the success of the reform, and then leave the capital contentedly; or, take advantage of this time For Zhang Zhengming, the second result is the best, but he is very clear that he wants to do this It's hard, so I want to ask my students if there is a way to deal with it, otherwise, his old bone may have to come forward, and to minimize the impact of this matter is only Zhang Zhengming understands that even if he takes action himself, he can do it Who knows, the gentry is really angry this time, which makes him feel a little helpless, because he knows in his heart that it is another student, Wang Shouyuan, who wants to deal with the gentry, but now it seems that, If there is no good way, I'm afraid it will be a coincidence, "Teacher, please don't worry." At this time, Song Gongwen smiled softly, and then said: "These are all within the students' expectations. Look, what is this?

After finishing speaking, he took out a booklet from his sleeve, handed it to the other party and continued, "This list was sent by Dongchang a few days ago. It is Brother Shouyuan's record of those Jiangnan gentry secretly colluding with the Baiyimen." The catalog, in which all kinds of criminal evidence have been investigated, "As long as the students show it at that time, they will definitely be able to wipe out all the ten clans who caused the storm! "

Hearing this, Zhang Zhengming's eyes lit up, and when he gave the list all the results, he glanced at it and found that all the people on the list were Jiangnan gentry who went to Beijing this time. Obviously, Wang Shouyuan's gentry went to Beijing and did everything right After planning and preparing, he secretly cooperated with Dongchang to collect evidence of the collusion between the gentry and the Baiyimen!

The purpose of letting those people go to Beijing is also to catch them all. After all, the capital is not the domain of the gentry. As long as there are these evidences, it will be very simple to deal with them. Otherwise, if they are placed in the Jiangnan area, things will undoubtedly become very complicated. Only the capital is the best way to deal with the gentry!

Immediately, Zhang Zhengming said: "So, this is what you said before, the list that Shouyuan gave you that can reverse the situation?"

At this moment, Master Tai Tuo can be said to be very happy because he is very clear that the crime of colluding with the Baiyimen is completely different from ordinary crimes. Simple, especially the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, have already arrived in the capital and all the initiative is in their hands "Yes"

Song Gongwen also laughed, and continued: "With these things, no matter how the nobles make trouble, the end result is still the same, because their lives are already in our hands."

This list can be said to have come very timely, especially for Song Gongwen, it can be called a killer against the nobles. Compared with the list provided by Li Fang at the beginning, the effect is better. No question "So what are you going to do next?"

Zhang Zhengming thought for a while, and continued: "Now the gentry have started to make trouble, and everyone in the capital is targeting you. I think those playing memorials have already appeared in the hands of the subordinates." If it's just a normal situation, it's okay, but now The memorial has already covered the capital and the place."

"This force is very strong, even if you intend to tolerate it, you have to consider the impact."

Before the Longyang Mansion reformed, it was only the Longyang gentry, and some local officials were involved, and these people, in the eyes of Zhang Zhengming, could be directly suppressed by themselves, let alone suppressed. But now, there are many people involved, many It has reached the point where it cannot be ignored, even if he takes action himself, it is impossible to completely suppress it. Therefore, in Zhang Zhengming's view, before the matter is completely troubled, he can use this list now to clean up those gentry. The impact is minimized, and the implementation of reforms in the Jiangnan area will not be delayed. Of course, this is just his idea. How to do it depends on the other party. "Teacher, the students think so"

At this time, Song Gongwen also spoke, saying: "With this list, I can think of the Jiangnan nobles at any time, but the students think that it is too early to make a move now."

"Think about it, the gentry united and mobilized so many officials to stop the reform, and their momentum is already very "Ordinary emperors, seeing this situation, I am afraid that they will immediately choose to stop losses to prevent things from continuing to make trouble."

But at this moment, Xia suddenly chose to retreat, completely ignoring what happened outside."

"Why do you think this is?

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Zhengming suddenly frowned. He was also surprised before that when the reform was piloted, he gave him great support. Now, it concerns the entire Jiangnan area. As long as the reform is successful, it will definitely bring huge taxes to the court However, Zhang Zhengming did not speak at the moment, but listened quietly, waiting for the next sentence. "The student believes that the reason why I choose to retreat and ignore the outside world has only one purpose, and that is to borrow In order to stop the political reform, how many people and officials will the Jiangnan gentry implicate?"

"And as long as you choose to support the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, you will definitely support the gentry faction. If such a person is an official in the court, can you rest assured?

"In other words, the next thing is to clean up the imperial court and give reason to all those officials who are interested in the gentry. "Although doing so may encounter a lot of resistance, it is for the country and the court."

"Once it succeeds, the officialdom will be clear in the future." Speaking of this, Song Gongwen continued: "That's why the students refrained from attacking the gentry. They just wanted to know how many people in the current court favor the gentry!" "

When Zhang Zhengming next to him heard this, his eyes widened. Yeah, why didn't he think of it?

If the gentry want to stop the reform, they must borrow the power of the officials of the court, but the emperor is the emperor, the number of people is too small, and a powerful force must be gathered. How many people are in the gentry?

And as long as the time is right, everyone can be wiped out in one go!

It can be said that it is not only the gentry who made such a plan, but also many officials. It is a real strategy!

Just as Song Gongwen said, the subordinates can use this to clean up the government and concentrate the power in their hands!

"So that's how it is." At this moment, after Zhang Zhengming noticed this, he was completely excited. His whole body was trembling, and various expressions flashed in his eyes from time to time because he could clearly feel that if the bet was successful, then it would be It will be able to truly control the power and concentrate all the power, no matter what you do in the future, it will be smooth, and no one will object!

And next, he will also become the most powerful emperor since Emperor Taizu Gao!

Chapter 141 Counterattack the capital and shake the gentry for treason

Zhang Zhengming, who has been the chief assistant of the cabinet for so many years, knows it well.

The emperors of all dynasties seem to have the same power, and they are rich all over the world.

But in fact, after Emperor Taizu, the influence was not as good as one generation after another.

In the final analysis, it is because the prestige of each emperor is different.

The strength of prestige will also be reflected in power.

Just like the first emperor.

He did a lot of things during his reign, fought against the outside world, and made various achievements. It can already be said that he has great power in his hands.

But Zhang Zhengming knew that the first emperor actually didn't have much reform in his heart towards the gentry.

Because these people are very powerful, when he was implementing various measures.

It is also often opposed, and it is difficult to truly implement it.

It is hesitation that hurts the interests of some gentry.

In the end, many reforms came to an end.

Even if it succeeds, it will not have the effect originally expected.

And this is precisely because the emperor's power is not strong enough to suppress those resisting forces.

Otherwise, there will be no problems that should not arise.

Now, after hearing Song Gongwen's words.

Zhang Zhengming discovered that His Majesty wanted to deal with the gentry and at the same time purge the officials.

The purpose is to attack the power of the gentry and allow the imperial power to be concentrated.

When doing something in the future, there will be no hindrance.

Only in this way can we truly call it power.

It is something that the ancestors of all dynasties never had.

After all, although the late emperors were also monopolistic, they also needed to take care of many things.

But if His Majesty succeeds today, he will no longer have any worries.

At this point in his thoughts, Zhang Zhengming felt emotional, and couldn't help saying: "Your Majesty, you really have planned a strategy."

"That's natural." Song Gongwen also nodded slightly at the side, and said: "So, these lists can't be brought out so early, otherwise, it will destroy His Majesty's plan, and as time goes by, more people will jump out. "

"At that time, the students will start again and arrest all those nobles for the crime of colluding with the Baiyimen."

"In this way, the people and officials of the corresponding gentry before that will all be in panic all day long."

"And the students will leave this matter to His Majesty to decide."

"The initiative rests in His Majesty's hands."

Speaking of this, he had a smile on his face, and continued: "At that time, His Majesty can do whatever he wants, and it will be justified."

From Song Gongwen's point of view, everything about him is probably in His Majesty's plan.

Now just do as His Majesty wishes.

"Well, I'll leave everything to you."

Zhang Zhengming also nodded at this time, and said: "Your Majesty's promotion of you is indeed a wise move. You can even guess His Majesty's plan."

Since ancient times, the king's mind has been unpredictable, and he felt that if it were him, he would never have thought of so much.

But Song Gongwen can calculate it and implement it.

Sure enough, blue comes from blue and is better than blue.

"The teacher is rude."

Song Gongwen was a little embarrassed when he heard the words, and said: "As the student said before, Your Majesty is the eternal sage, but every word must be carefully thought out."

"What's more, His Majesty's actions are so abnormal this time, there must be a deeper meaning in it."

Zhang Zhengming, who heard this, laughed dumbfoundedly, and then pointed at the other party.

The look on his face seemed to say that you are the only one who is smart.

But soon.

He restrained his smile and asked: "By the way, there is one more thing. I heard that Chen Xuance and Ouyang Ji visited your mansion before they left the capital?"

One of these two is the number one scholar and the other is the second place in the list, and they were born in the imperial examination for the first time in the Tianqi dynasty.

Zhang Zhengming will naturally observe in secret to see if he has the talent to govern the country.

And after hearing that the two had met Song Gongwen.

Although I don't know what it is.

But the curiosity in my heart couldn't help asking.

Hearing this, Song Gongwen didn't hide anything, and told everything about that day.

It includes Chen Xuance's plan to go to Tiandu Kingdom, and Ouyang Ji's plan to go to the northwest region.

Of course, the reason why he didn't hide it was because he wanted Zhang Zhengming to know that these two people were talented, and they might become ministers of the imperial court in the future, so that he could rest assured.

After all, it is not possible for one person to govern a country well.

We need to rely on talents from all walks of life, as well as those young children who are wholeheartedly serving the country.

The teacher has done a lot for Wei.

I want to hear that there are newcomers in their early years.

If you want to do your best for the country, you will be happy too, right?

Sure enough, when Zhang Zhengming heard this, his eyes lit up slightly.

With such young people in the imperial court, the country can continue to grow stronger.