prosperous age

Chapter 466 Chapter 465

As a school of Confucianism, Xinxue can be traced back to Mencius at the earliest. It was started by Cheng Hao in the Northern Song Dynasty, and Lu Jiuyuan in the Southern Song Dynasty. It developed to the middle of the Ming Dynasty and began to rival Zhu Xi's Neo-Confucianism.

The reason for this situation is naturally the influence of Xinjian Bo Wang Shouren.

Wang Shouren was born in Yuyao County, Shaoxing Prefecture, Zhejiang Province. He was a thinker, philosopher, calligrapher, military strategist, and educator in the Ming Dynasty. He was a master of Lu Wang's mind. Buddhism and Taoism are the three religions, and they can lead the army in battle.

Because he once lived in Xiuwen Yangming Dongtian, Guiyang, he called himself "Yangmingzi", so he was called "Mr. Yangming" by scholars. Later generations generally called Wang Yangming, and his theory was called "Yangming School".

Wang Shouren inherited Lu Jiuyuan's emphasis on "heart is reason", and opposed Cheng Yi and Zhu Xi's method of "searching things to gain knowledge" through things to pursue "the ultimate reason". Look for "reason" in the world, and believe that "reason" is all in the "heart" of people, and "reason" transforms everything in the universe, and people have their beauty, so the heart has its essence.

In terms of the relationship between knowledge and action, it is emphasized that knowledge is more important than action. There is action in knowledge, and knowledge in action. If not, it cannot be regarded as true knowledge.

"Wang Yangming's Four Sentence Teachings", "There is no goodness and no disgusting body, there is goodness and maliciousness, knowing goodness and evil is conscience, doing good and eliminating evil is investigating things", in fact, it fully reflects that he has combined Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism The triangular integration is the product of the integration of the three religions.

Wang Shouren was born in the eighth year of Chenghua in the Ming Dynasty and died in the seventh year of Jiajing.

Since the head of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, he has successively served as the postman of Longchang, Guizhou, the county magistrate of Luling, the censor of Youqin, the governor of Nanjiang, and the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. Bo, became one of the three civil servants who were knighted for military service in the Ming Dynasty. The other two were Jingyuan Bo Wang Ji and Weining Bo Wang Yue.

It has not been a long time since Yangming's philosophy of mind was formed and spread, so in the current Ming Dynasty, it is far from reaching the point where it can stand up to the Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism that has been circulating for hundreds of years.

Although many officials in the court claimed to be the heirs of Yangming's theory of mind, Wei Guangde still asked people to check. In fact, Wang Yangming did not have many disciples in the house. Many people who expressed their belief in the theory of mind either read Yang Shouren's works, or because After listening to his lectures, I began to understand and learn about psychology.

These things found are actually slightly different from what the later generation Wei Guangde knew. At least in later generations, many people thought that the theory of mind was widely spread in Ming Dynasty soon after it was formed, and it was actually not correct to compete with Neo Confucianism.

In fact, Yangming’s theory of mind has been spread in Nanzhili, Jiangxi and Zhejiang for a long time. It is said that it has a certain influence in Guizhou, where Wang Yangming enlightened Taoism. Perhaps it is because most of the local students have heard Wang Shouren’s lectures in person. In fact, the core area of ​​learning transmission is the place where industry, commerce and careers flourish.

Where are the top three provinces with the most powerful imperial examinations in the Ming Dynasty?

Naturally, it is Nanzhili, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi, and the scope of the spread of mind learning is also here. Naturally, it gives the impression that most officials come from mind learning, which also creates the illusion that mind learning was very popular in the Ming Dynasty.

Nanzhili, Zhejiang, and Jiangxi were the places where industry and commerce were developed in the Ming Dynasty. The three places were extremely close both geographically and in terms of personnel flow. Wang Shouren was originally from Yuyao, Zhejiang, and later served as an official in Jiangxi. The rapid spread here is naturally no surprise.

Today's imperial examinations implement stereotyped selection of scholars, which extremely controls people's thinking.

However, Wang Shouren's study of the mind is like a clear stream, which has been injected into people's thoughts, leading people to extremely advocate the study of the mind, emphasizing the unity of knowledge and action, and opposing Cheng Yi and Zhu Xi's "preserving the principles of nature and eliminating human desires", emphasizing that reason is all in people's hearts.

In terms of the relationship between knowledge and action, it is emphasized that knowledge is more important than action, and there is action in knowledge, and knowledge in action, and people admire it because of its official deeds, so that the theory of mind spreads.

Wei Guangde has also heard of the old Xu Jie and Xu Ge mentioned earlier. He privately admitted that he had studied the study of mind, and judging from the fact that he had worshiped Nie Bao as his teacher, Nie Bao and Wang Shouren were both teachers and friends. One of the officials of the Ming Dynasty who publicly supported and studied Xinxue, Xu Jie claimed to be a disciple of Xinxue.

However, Wei Guangde still had some doubts about Lan Daoxing being a disciple of Xinxue. It wouldn't be the old liar who packaged himself up to fool people.

Don't look at the limited influence of Psychology, but the area where it spreads has high-ranking officials. If you read dim sum books, you can talk to officials about Psychology. If you learn from each other, you will have contacts, and then spread your name to each other.

For someone like Lan Daoxing who travels the rivers and lakes, fame is really important.

Wang Shouren's direct disciples are only a few such as Ji Yuanheng, Wang Longxi, Qian Dehong, Xu Ai, etc., and there are more followers, such as Wang Gen, Huang Zongxi, Liu Zongzhou, Zhu Shunshui, Wang Dong, etc. It is a bit difficult to check the inheritance of Lan Daoxing.

At this moment, Wei Guangde heard King Yu's question.

"Shan Loan, you said that Daoist Lan ran from Shandong to the capital and was recommended to enter the palace. Could it be that Mr. Xu Ge arranged it behind his back?"

Regarding this, Wei Guangde shook his head, "It's hard to say."

He thought so much before, but he also had doubts about it.

The officials of the imperial court did not object to the fact that Emperor Jiajing believed in Taoism, but they were very opposed to him spending the money that the imperial court did not have enough to cultivate and build a Taoist temple.

Don't look at the obvious, the emperor's Taoism and elixir are all paid by the inner court, but when the emperor didn't reach out to the Ministry of Households because of the shortage of the inner treasury, he would get 10,000+, a few 10 taels of silver.

Although the officials were trying to show face when they saw the group of alchemists gathered by Emperor Jiajing, they didn't want to offend the villains, and they were afraid that people would make small reports in front of Emperor Jiajing, and they all scolded these people behind their backs.

If Lan Daoxing was really brought by Mr. Xu Ge, think about what he did in Xiyuan a few days ago, and think about the personnel adjustments that Emperor Jiajing made to the court before. I'm afraid it's not far away.

Lan Daoxing's deeds in Xiyuan were probably plotted by Mr. Xu Ge behind his back. It seemed a very accidental thing. If he didn't know the secret connection between Xu Jie and Lan Daoxing, who would have thought of so much?
Even Wei Guangde could boldly guess that Xu Jie'an might have placed people to monitor Yan Song and Hu Zongxian. That's why he knew that Yan Shoufu would receive Hu Zongxian's memorial that day, and therefore went to Xiyuan to meet the emperor.

Because any one of these links is wrong, it will lead to the failure of this plan.

"Did Mr. Xu Ge not deliver a note to the palace these days?"

Wei Guangde suddenly asked Li Fang.

Li Fang shook her head, "There hasn't been any news from Mr. Xu Ge recently."

"Since that's the case, let's take everyone back. Seeing that Xu Ge is always planning some big event by himself, don't lose the big because we ruined his plan."

Wei Guangde turned to King Yu and said.

King Yu didn't answer, just nodded to Li Fang.

"Shan Loan, do you want to ask Mr. Xu Ge at this time, or have a look with Uncle?"

After a while, King Yu suddenly asked.

Ask Xu Jie or start with Zhang Juzheng. From this passage, Wei Guangde believes that King Yu may have noticed his own thoughts just now, but he doesn't know what he should do at this time.

"Your Highness, since Elder Xu Ge didn't contact us, let's not interfere in this matter."

Wei Guangde shook his head and replied.

To be honest, who is Xu Jie targeting?

Yan Song.

In any case, they are all from Jiangxi. Although Wei Guangde knew that Yan Song's downfall would happen sooner or later, considering the current social environment, he didn't want to get involved in this matter.

He doesn't support Yan Song, but it doesn't mean he's going to fight to be the one who pushed him to step down.

What's more, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, and the Yan family's last counterattack, the short man can't stand it, so there's no need to get into the muddy water.

King Yu nodded, "That's the end of the matter, don't mention Master Gao."

What King Yu said was actually to Li Fang, and Li Fang bowed and agreed.

Prince Yu's Mansion completely let go of this matter, and no longer sent people to follow Lan Daoxing and other alchemists to wait and see what happened, but within two days, bad news from Yang Bo's side came.

Although he had already agreed with the Minister of War and the two servants to recommend Yu Dayou as the deputy general of Southern Jiangxi, an accident happened to Emperor Jiajing when he was in Xiyuan.

Seeing Yang Bo's note, Wei Guangde hurried to the Ministry of War to inquire about the specific situation.

"Shandai, it's not our fault. Your Majesty asked about this matter, and we all recommended Yu Dayou, but when His Majesty consulted with the cabinet, Yan Shoufu objected, and Xu Cifu and Yuan Ge didn't say much. Judging from the current situation, this matter may be suspended."

In Yang Bo's duty room, after the clerk brought tea out, Wei Guangde actively questioned the matter, but in the end he got such an answer from Yang Bo.

"That's why His Majesty called you into the palace this morning? What did Yan Ge always say?"

Wei Guangde frowned, lowered his head and thought.

On the way here, Wei Guangde inquired about it. Today near noon, Yuxi Palace summoned three cabinet ministers and Minister of War Yang Bo to discuss matters. However, he did not expect that with the support of the Ministry of War, Emperor Jiajing would choose to follow Yan Song’s suggestion .

"Old Yan Ge said that since this matter was proposed by Hu Zongxian, it is naturally best to listen to his opinion."

Yang Bo replied, "By the way, I saw the memorial in Xiyuan two days ago, and you only told me about the Deputy Commander of Southern Jiangxi. What do you think about the defense of Poyang?"

Previously, when Wei Guangde approached him, neither Emperor Jiajing nor Yan Song passed on the content of Hu Zongxian's memorial, so it was only when Emperor Jiajing called Yang Bo for consultation that he saw the memorial.

"Poyang garrison? That's a matter for the former military governor's mansion, and it's up to the court to decide."

Wei Guangde replied.

"Isn't Nangan under the jurisdiction of the former military governor's mansion?"

But Yang Bo said in a bad mood, and then changed his tone and said: "I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult for Yu Dayou to be the deputy commander of Southern Jiangxi this time."

"Military matters, why doesn't His Majesty pay attention to the opinions of the Ministry of War?"

Wei Guangde didn't want to talk more about Jiujiangwei, but asked suspiciously.

In his impression, since Yang Bo became Minister of the Ministry of War, Emperor Jiajing has always shown great trust. He never expected that Emperor Jiajing would hesitate under the premise of the support of the Ministry of War.

"I'm usually called Governor Hu, but he also holds the title of Minister of the Ministry of War."

Yang Bo just laughed.

However, Wei Guangde knew that Hu Zongxian's title of minister was only used to improve his rank, and he could not really take care of the affairs of the Ministry of War.

The reason why he was named Minister of the Ministry of War was not because he was in charge of the military affairs of the nine provinces. If he was in charge of financial power, he should be named Minister of the Ministry of Households.

Moreover, the cabinet bachelors are not all awarded the title of minister, and have you seen anyone who can intervene in the affairs of the six departments.

"That is to say, Governor Hu did not recommend anyone for this position?"

After thinking about it, Wei Guangde asked again. He thought that when Hu Zongxian raised this matter, he would send out another recommendation memorial, and Yan Song would choose the timing of the presentation.

"Don't think about it. Judging from today's situation, His Majesty has no intention of promoting Yu Dayou. Maybe he wants to wait for him to destroy the rebels before rewarding him for his merits."

Yang Bo said at this time, instead of answering Wei Guangde's question, he expressed his own judgment.

"Big Sima, you proposed the plan to go straight to Huanglong, but you have already elected an executive general?"

Hearing Yang Bo's words, Wei Guangde suddenly remembered Yang Bo's memorial a few years ago. At that time, he proposed the strategy of sending elite soldiers to attack Zhang Lian's lair, but there was no further text after that, but I heard that the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households have been working on this battle. Prepare.

Yang Bo looked at Wei Guangde with surprised eyes, he didn't expect how he would think of this, did his words reveal anything just now?

Thinking back carefully on what I said just now, it seems to be the last sentence, and it seems to have revealed a little bit intentionally or unintentionally.

"I'm not going to hide it from you, it's out of my mouth and into your ears, and I have indeed told His Majesty in secret before."

Yang Bo seemed to have answered, but also seemed to have said nothing.

Wei Guangde blinked, and asked a little excitedly: "Yu Dayou as general?" '

This time, Yang Bo shook his head.

Wei Guangde calmed down. At first he thought that Yang Bo recommended Yu Dayou at that time, so Emperor Jiajing did not nod at this meeting and promoted Yu Dayou to the official position.

If you think about it, if you are promoted to the deputy general, and then continue to promote after Zhang Lian is wiped out, it will be over.

But I didn't expect that the thief-suppressing general recommended by Yang Bo was not Yu Dayou, so who would it be?
When Wei Guangde frowned and thought, Yang Bo smiled and said: "He is not the chief general, but he is also a deputy general, otherwise he would not be transferred to Jiangxi in a hurry. This battle should be a complete victory. Be safe and don't be impatient."

Afterwards, Wei Guangde asked several times but still did not get an answer. Presumably, this matter has been regarded as the top secret by the high-level military department.

Speaking of which, the siege prepared by the Ministry of War has been going on for half a year, and it seems that there will be a big move in the near future, but Wei Guangde can't figure it out. If this is the case, hasn't Hu Zongxian in Zhejiang received any news?

Yu Dayou is the deputy, who will be the master?
Could it be that Hu Zongxian promoted the Deputy Chief of Southern Jiangxi as a general?

However, if this is the case, he might not be the first one to be dissatisfied, but the adults of the Ministry of War. They will definitely not be able to bear such a naked act of picking peaches.

Back at King Yu's mansion, Wei Guangde reported the news he heard from Yang Bo to King Yu.

(End of this chapter)