Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 455 Chasing and Destroying All Writings Since Birth!
It was another day of the Great Court Meeting, in the Xuanzheng Hall, where hundreds of officials gathered.

Dali Temple is Zheng Zhidu, together with Zhang Tang and Zhao Yu, at this time, they walked out quickly and bowed down to salute.

Zhidu, who was the leader, held a thick file in his hand, held it up high, and reported loudly:

"Your Majesty Qizuo, the ministers are ordered by the Holy Order to investigate the troubles caused by the Confucian masters and philosophers, and now they have all been investigated. The files and files have also been sorted out. I respectfully ask for your majesty's order!"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng slightly raised his hand as a signal, and the eunuch who was serving him trotted forward to pick it up, and carefully handed it to Xiao Cheng.

Seeing that His Majesty took a dossier and read it carefully, Zhidu hastily continued:
"The turmoil in Beijing was all caused by Confucian teacher Mingzhe secretly mobilizing Confucian disciples out of personal anger, plotting to attack the palace and creating chaos, with the intention of disturbing the safety of our capital."

"Changzhou uncle Yao Guangxiao returned to Beijing under His Majesty's order to clean up the order in Beijing. Shi Mingzhe failed in his plan, so he arranged for his confidantes to stir up hundreds of students, intending to threaten the imperial court with great power, which caused chaos in Beijing!"

"All the personal and physical evidence, the money transfer records, and the criminal's confession are all here. The evidence is unmistakable, and it can be immediately announced to the world to prove this!"

Zhidu's voice echoed throughout the Xuanzheng Palace, causing all the officials in the palace to have different thoughts.

Among the hundreds of officials in the court, there are some who sympathize with the various schools of thought.There are also some people who feel that the overall situation of the imperial court should be the most important thing, and they intend to appease the various forces.

But no matter what the reason was, this group of people had already made up their minds and put all the responsibility on Yao Guangxiao, uncle of Changzhou, and Di Renjie, minister of Dali Temple.

It was because the two of them acted too aggressively and their methods were too cruel, which led to the turmoil in central Beijing.At this time, many people had the memorial of impeachment against the two in their sleeves, planning to take advantage of this court meeting to hand it over.

But I never expected that before they could stand up, Dali Sizheng, who was in charge of this matter, took the lead in presenting a set of files and evidence, which proved that the Confucian teacher Mingzhe was behind the incident. Make trouble.

Those who had prepared the impeachment memorial couldn't help but secretly rejoice at this moment, and then couldn't help pinching their cuffs tightly, not daring to let the memorial be revealed...

The three of Zhidu, although all of them are a little arrogant and serious in temperament, they are not ignorant people after all.Before Xiao Cheng could say anything, Zhidu continued in front of all the officials:

"This time, the hundreds of schools of thought in the Jixia Academy, except for the Legalist Ji Fang and the famous Gongsun Song, the rest are only calculated by the master Mingzhe, and do not know the truth. Fang and Gongsun Song did not participate in the concealment, so I ask your Majesty to deal with it lightly!"

Among the nine schools of thought in the world, Confucianism and Legalism are the most influential and powerful, and the disciples of the sect are the last!This is offended all at once, and it is obviously not suitable to join a famous person.

Therefore, the tone of this case, under Xiao Cheng's secret hint, has become to deal with Confucianism with all its strength, and the other hundred schools are mainly surrounded by deterrence.Legalists and famous scholars also only held Ji Fang and Gongsun Song to account for their crimes, while the rest were raised high and put down gently.

Xiao Cheng on the dragon chair, with a slightly cold face, closed the file in his hand, snorted heavily, and said:
"Huh, I heard something before. When Shi Mingzhe and the three were imprisoned in Dali Temple, someone sent them news and arranged for them. It didn't feel like they were in prison!"

Shi Mingzhe and the three were in prison back then, but there were still people who prepared splendid cushions and porcelain tea sets to inform them!
Upon hearing the words, Dali Temple Minister Di Renjie stepped forward without saying a word, leaned over and confessed:
"The minister's ineffective supervision has caused such a big flaw in the prison of Dali Temple, please punish him by Your Majesty!"

"This time, let's not be an example! If you don't clean yourself up, then don't be an official!" Xiao Cheng scolded in a cold voice.

When all the officials in the palace heard the words, they felt guilty immediately, and lowered their heads like quails, not daring to look at Xiao Cheng.

They all knew that there was a deeper meaning behind these words, and on the surface they were scolding Di Renjie.But in fact, this is His Majesty beating the officials today to express his dissatisfaction with the officials in the DPRK and China who are close to each other and have a heart for all schools of thought.

But this cannot be blamed on the officials in the court, after all, all the scriptures and classics in the world come from hundreds of schools.No matter who learns to read and write, he has to rely on the classics of hundreds of schools for enlightenment and learning.It is inevitable that there will be some inclinations towards various schools of thought.

Xiao Cheng knew that this was human nature, and there was nothing wrong with it.Therefore, as long as the officials of the DPRK and China do not put the interests of a hundred schools above the country and the court, they can tolerate it.This time a little knocking, that's all.

"Your Majesty, Shi Mingzhe has committed a heinous crime, and the evidence is solid. According to the law, he should be punished according to the law, so as to set the record straight!" Zhi Du continued.

Xiao Cheng nodded immediately when he heard the words, and said:
"Don't wait for the Ministry of Punishment to check this matter, the imperial pen will review it. Tomorrow, I will be executed directly! All the party members and disciples will be severely punished and must not be indulged!"

Speaking of this, Xiao Cheng suddenly frowned, and said coldly:

"He Confucian people, it is said that they are all pursuing what's called meritorious deeds'? If that's the case, immediately issue an order to destroy all writings since his birth. The books he wrote will make the supervisor aware of it!"

What is "chasing and destroying all writings since birth"?
In other words, it is to deprive him of his political rights and remove all his titles and official positions.

There are also books compiled by Shi Mingzhe, poems, and articles written by Shi Mingzhe, which are also subject to government supervision and destruction.

Confucianists have always had the mentality of pursuing meritorious deeds.So this kind of punishment hits the nail on the head!
All the officials in the court, hearing what His Majesty said at this time, were all secretly speechless and moved with emotion.

Shi Mingzhe messed with the wind and rain for a long time, and finally ended up with such a result. He spent most of his life's accumulated reputation and prestige with him, and he didn't know what he was trying to do...

Not many people would dare to refute His Majesty's prestige today.At this time, the evidence is solid again, so there is no objection.

At this moment, all the officials in the hall bowed down and shouted loudly:

"Your Majesty, please follow His Majesty's will!"
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After coming down to court, Xiao Cheng, surrounded by all the palace people, went towards the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

At this time, in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, an old man with elegant and gentle temperament and gray hair had already been waiting in the Hall of Mental Cultivation for a long time.

Seeing Xiao Cheng walking into the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the old man hurriedly bowed and said:
"Grassman Meng Honglang, see His Majesty the Emperor Yun!"

Xiao Cheng didn't even look at him, let Meng Honglang salute respectfully, and walked straight forward, until he sat on the upper dragon chair, he laughed twice, and said:
"I remember that all the previous Qufu Mountain Lords were worshiped by Dr. Xia Guo. Master Meng Shan, you can't be regarded as a grassroots!"

In the Jixia Academy, Xiao Cheng used the vain job of a "Bachelor" to support those with outstanding knowledge from hundreds of families.This Confucianism had an astonishingly high influence on Xia Guochao, so naturally it also had a dignified official position.

A doctor is Xia Guozhong, who is in charge of books and classics, is familiar with historical events, specializes in one classic or one art, and is engaged in teaching students.When a doctor sacrifices wine, he is the head of the doctor. His official position is noble and respected, which is very suitable for the Confucian sect masters of the past dynasties.

Hearing Xiao Cheng's teasing words, Meng Honglang looked calm, lowered his head slightly, and said:

"His Majesty Yunhuang was joking. Since I took over as the head of the Confucian school, I have gained such a false title. But so far, I have never taken the salary of the doctor's sacrifice!"

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng sneered, and said:
"Okay, today's court, this matter has been settled. The rest of the hundred families will be released tomorrow...except for those core disciples of your Confucianism!"

Hearing this, Meng Honglang hurriedly bowed down and said in a deep voice:
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for fulfilling your request! My Confucian secret collection of classics will be sent to Jixia Academy soon!"

That's right, Xiao Cheng didn't let those Confucian disciples go, but Meng Honglang, the master of Confucianism, wanted to send the secret collection of classics that non-core disciples of Confucianism were not allowed to read to Jixia Academy, and let Xiao Cheng dispose of them.

For this, he still has to thank Xiao Cheng for his kindness!

The reason why Meng Honglang did this was actually a helpless move.

Shi Mingzhe's methods are to use all the forces in Jixia Academy.

If he succeeds, he won greater political rights for the members of the Bai family in the court of Yunguo. After that, even if the Bai family realizes it, they will treat it as nothing.

But now, Shi Mingzhe failed.It also caused many deaths and injuries to the disciples of the Hundred Families, and it is very likely that Emperor Yun will be on guard and step up efforts to suppress the Hundred Factions.

This time, he offended all schools of thought to death.

Meng Honglang hurried to Zhongqing City, but he knew very well in his heart that he couldn't even keep those core disciples of Confucianism, let alone Shi Mingzhe.

Paying these conditions is only to ensure that Confucianism will not be driven out and exterminated at the top of the court in Yunguo.In addition, I would like to ask Xiao Cheng to release the members of the Hundred Families as a favor, so that the rest of the Hundred Families will not be able to continue to investigate further.

On the one hand, Meng Honglang must ensure that Confucianism can take root and develop in Yunguo, so as to avoid missing the big ship of Yunguo, which has the possibility of unifying the world.On the one hand, it is necessary to reduce the hostility of Confucianism from all schools of thought, so that the prestige of Confucianism will not be lowered. This is the only way to forcefully admit such a huge loss...

At this time, Xiao Cheng saw that Meng Honglang was still able to maintain a calm expression, and just now he gave him a serious look, then nodded, and said solemnly:

"In the future, remember to be safe!"

At this time, Xiao Cheng was still carrying Qin Shihuang's emperor card.Burning books and burying Confucianism is a slander, but if there is another time for Confucianism, Xiao Cheng doesn't mind doing it!
Meng Honglang took a deep breath, leaned over and saluted once again, and said:
"The words of His Majesty Yun Huang must be kept in mind!"

After the imperial examination fraud, Yuanjiang assassination, and the turmoil in central Beijing, Confucianism has clearly recognized the reality.Facing the emperor Xiao Cheng, he could only be more honest and peaceful...
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Turkic steppe, Zamyn Uud.

The sound of the horn of "Woooooooooo" suddenly sounded.The grass-covered ground trembled immediately, like an earth dragon turning over, with a mighty momentum.

In the distance, covering the sky and blocking out the sun, the mighty Turkic cavalry, all of them skilled in equestrianism, dressed in armor, armed with sharp knives and horse bows, rushed forward shouting and killing.

The endless, flat grassland gave the Turkic cavalry a chance to gallop.Tens of thousands of elite cavalry rushed forward in unison, billowing smoke into the sky, condensing their murderous intent into reality.

In an instant, the aura of heaven and earth moved accordingly, and many auras suddenly condensed in the dark, solidifying the vision of the army of wolves howling in the sky.

And behind this elite cavalry, there are many lesser Turkic soldiers and horses, either gathering the vision of the eagle army, or the vision of the leopard, charging forward.

The world has changed drastically, and it has been several years.All the countries in the world, no matter how slow they are, have already noticed it.

Turkic national strength is strong, it has its own inheritance system, and there are many talents. Naturally, it has gradually figured out the method of cohesiveness of the power of the country and the vision of the army.Although it is not as good as Yun Country, or even Xia Country, but it is enough to use.

At this time, the forward of Xia Guo's army on the opposite side had already formed an army formation, with iron shields erected and long spears everywhere.The crossbowmen are in the formation, and the cavalry are hiding in the rear, in a defensive state.The majestic army, integrated into one body, condensed into a vision of the Xuanwu army, covering the army.

The next moment, the drums in the Xia army were loud, like thunder.

"shoot!"

Then he heard the sound of piercing through the sky, and the densely packed feather arrows shot out immediately, forming dark clouds in the sky and covering them down.

"Spread out and attack the flanks!"

The sound of shouting in Turkic language sounded, and the more than [-] people who acted as the vanguard, the most elite Turkic Tiger Division, immediately dispersed, wrapping towards the two wings of the Xia army.

The tens of thousands of leopard divisions and eagle divisions who followed closely behind continued to attack the Xia army's formation head-on.

Hearing the sound of drums again, the general ordered the flag to fly, and the cavalry in the rear army who were preparing for battle immediately went out.

"North Sai Jingqi, go!"

The Beisai elite cavalry, all in heavy armor and full of murderous aura, rushed out and attacked the Turkic cavalry on both wings.Such a violent method of fighting, attacking and meeting the enemy by force is completely different from the general general's method of using troops!
"kill!"

The sound of shouting and killing resounded on the grassland.

The horseshoes roared, and the cavalry charged.

Although the Xia army's forward cavalry was not as large as this Turkic Tiger Division, they were able to brazenly rush into the Turkic Tiger Division and continue to fight with their excellent heavy armor.

As the most elite soldiers and horses under the command of the Turkic Khan, the Tiger Division is naturally no small matter, and they have no intention of shrinking back.

The leopard divisions and eagle divisions who were attacking the Xia army's formation head-on faced the forest of long spear formations.The horses were galloping, carrying great strength, and the sound of "噗嗤噗嗤" flesh and blood being pierced was heard continuously.

The Xia army's formation remained motionless, even if a brave Turkic warrior could break through one place, he would be immediately hacked and killed by the following Xia army soldiers, and then he would quickly fill up the formation.

The sound of fighting resounded over the grassland.

At this time, all conspiracies, plots, and deceitful tactics have lost their effect.On the entire battlefield, there was only the simplest fight left, and they tried their best to entangle with the enemy's fight.

Such a tragic war didn't end until the sun turned to the west, when the Turks had no choice but to withdraw their troops.
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In the middle of the night, Xia Jun was in the tent of the commander in chief.

"Commander, the vanguard is here to report. There were [-] casualties in this battle, and part of the elite Turkic tiger division was repelled. The Turks were killed and injured by tens of thousands, and they retreated in defeat!"

Such a record can be called a victory.But at this time, all the generals in the handsome account showed solemn expressions.

"Master, you can't fight like this!"

"Our army is only 18, but the Turkic side has 40 soldiers and horses, and it has the advantage of fighting locally."

"Yes, if we continue to attack like this, our army will be the first to collapse!"

Hearing the words of his subordinates, now the commander of the Xia Army in the Northern Territory, the General of the Left Army of the Xia Kingdom, Wu Zhengping, Marquis of Raoyangting, showed a gloomy expression, slowly closed a secret letter in his hand, and said in a resolute tone:

"No need to adjust, no need to worry about damage...for another half a month!"

(End of this chapter)