I am Emperor Wanli

Chapter 674 Who is You Qi?
Wang Yi'e looked at Shen Yiquan, "Check it out. Of course they are checking it out. The Wuchang Police Bureau, Hubei Police Department, and the people from the Hubei Bureau of the Pacification Division are all checking it out.

But Shen Buyi, what do you think you need to find out before you can say you have found it?"

Shen Yi Guan immediately replied: "At least we should clear You Qi's name."

Wang Yi'e laughed out loud.

Zhang Siwei glared at Shen Yikuan. "Whether You Qi is innocent or not, who dares to make a conclusion before the trial? Governor Wang doesn't dare to make a conclusion, and neither do I. Do you dare to make a conclusion?
Do you dare to guarantee You Qi that he is innocent?"

Shen Yi Guan's tone paused, and he suddenly understood what Zhang Siwei meant.

You Qi can now only let the procuratorate, court and magistrate conduct a normal trial, based on evidence and in accordance with the law, and follow the normal process.

But the result is most likely the death penalty, a life for a life.

If someone wants to protect him, they have to take the risk.

You Qi is Zhang Xiang's most trusted and trusted steward. If anyone dares to set a trap for him, he must have a backup plan. Anyone who comes forward to protect him will immediately be accused of favoritism and abuse of power.

At this point, Shen Yikuan also understood why Zhang Juzheng wrote an urgent letter to Zhang Siwei instead of writing directly to Wang Yi'e and Hubei.

First, this is most likely a revenge by the Southeast Clan. The source of the trouble was caused by you, Zhang Siwei, so you have to find a way to resolve it.

Second, Zhang Juzheng did not dare to show up.

Because if he came forward to rescue You Qi, it would give the Southeastern Clique a handle. Then he would take the evidence of favoritism and abuse of power and report it to the Western Garden, and sue Zhang Juzheng in front of the emperor. All the revenge would be taken, and all the anger would be vented, but Zhang Juzheng would feel uncomfortable.

Why is Zhang Siwei unwilling to give his all?

Because he didn't need to bear the charge of favoritism and abuse of power for You Qi.

The thousand-year-old turtle has just made a great comeback, and now he can't wait to get the big hat of favoritism and abuse of power, giving those jealous colleagues a handle to attack and impeach him?

Shen Yikuan turned these thoughts over in his mind and cursed inwardly.

You old foxes who have been up and down in the officialdom, from Zhang Xiang to Zhang Siwei, and then to Wang Yi'e, are all smarter than a ghost. It seems that I still have a lot to learn.

Thinking of this, his previous intention to save You Youqi and curry favor with Zhang Juzheng quickly cooled.

You Qi is like a huge thunderbolt. Anyone who touches him may be blown to pieces. Even Zhang Juzheng and Zhang Siwei dare not get close to him. I am still too young and don’t know how powerful he is. How dare I go to the tiger mountain?

Wang Yi'e looked at the expression on Shen Yi'kuan's face and knew that he had calmed down.

"Bu Yi, do you still insist on finding out what you think is the truth?"

"Governor Wang, I have learned your lesson. I think what you just said is correct. We should base our judgment on the evidence and follow the law in a fair and impartial manner."

Wang Yi'e laughed, "This kid is teachable.

Okay, enough of the small talk. I have something important to discuss with Lord Feng Pan. Yunying, take Buyi out to prepare dinner. Lord Feng Pan comes from a distinguished family and is a very good eater, so please don't neglect him."

"Yes!"

Li E and Shen Yikuan both stood up and left tactfully, leaving only Wang Yi'e and Zhang Siwei in the room.

"Feng Pan, I have read your two memorials and have benefited a lot from them. The cultural construction of the Ming Dynasty really needs people like you who are highly respected and talented to preside over it."

Wang Yi'e was eight years younger than Zhang Siwei, but they were both Jinshi in the 32nd year of the Jiajing reign. According to the rules of the imperial examination, candidates in the same examination were treated as equals regardless of their age difference. Without outsiders, Wang Yi'e did not need to address him as Feng Pan Gong.

Zhang Siwei blinked his eyes, stroked his beard and said, "Zijian, if you have anything to say, please speak directly. Between you and me, we should speak without reservation."

"Have you read the article "On the Way of Literary Writings of Ancient and Modern Sages" published by Master Zhuo Wu in the "Jinling Literature Newspaper" sponsored by the Nanjing Imperial College a few days ago?"

"I've read it. This article has a great influence all over the country."

"What does Feng Pan think of this article?"

"Mr. Zhuo Wu said in his article, 'Why should poetry be selected from ancient times, and why should prose be selected from pre-Qin times.

It declined to the Six Dynasties and changed to modern style; it changed to legend, then to court drama, then to variety show, into "The West Chamber", "Water Margin", and into today's imperial examination system, in which great sages talked about the ways of saints, all of which are the best literature from ancient times to the present, and it is impossible to discuss the order of the times.

Each era has its own literature, and previous literature should be used as a reference, not a shackle.'"

Zhang Siwei recited a passage while shaking his head, and then continued.

"Li Zhuowu did not belittle the Hundred Schools of Thought in the Pre-Qin Dynasty, the fu prose of the Han Dynasty, the Tang poetry and the Song lyrics, and even included Yuan opera in the list, pointing out that each era has its own literary style. We can learn from them, but we don't have to stick to the old ways. We should be brave enough to innovate and create the literary style of our own era.

He also openly pointed out that the literary talent of the Ming Dynasty lies in the novels that evolved from chapters, vernacular novels, and dramas. This was a bold statement, which also caused great controversy. Many scholars and Confucian scholars said that he was spreading rumors to confuse the public and to attract attention.

Wang Yi'e smiled and said, "It's not the first time that Lord Zhuo Wu has been criticized like this. Feng Pan, I want to ask what you think?"

"My opinion? Is my opinion important to Zijian?"

"Feng Pan, in the past, your opinion was just one person's opinion, which was useful for reference, but not important.

Feng Pan is now the director of the Cultural Construction Committee. Your opinion is the opinion of the Cultural Construction Committee, which is very important to this governor and to the two lakes. "

Zhang Siwei smiled meaningfully and cupped his hands, "Zijian, this is a reminder for me, thank you very much!"

"Feng Pan, you're too polite."

Wang Yi'e continued to stare at Zhang Siwei with sharp eyes.

Zhang Siwei thought for a moment and then spoke again: "Mr. Zhuo Wu's new learning has been changing all the time. Previously, he proposed the Tongxin School, which was derived from Yangming's Xinxue.

Materialism was first proposed in the Longqing period, and then gradually improved. Dialectical materialism was formally proposed in the first year of the Wanli period. It can be said that it is a combination of Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism and Yangming's philosophy of mind, and it has reached its peak. "

Zhang Siwei stopped here.

Wang Yi'e's eyes flickered, and he smiled and said, "Wang would like to hear the details."

Zhang Siwei pointed at Wang Yi'e and smiled bitterly, "You Wang Osprey, you've set your sights on me today, right?"

"Haha, I am learning from Brother Feng Pan."

"Learn? I should say that I am learning from you, my dear brother. Well, since we have a rare chance to meet today, I might as well speak my mind."

"Okay, I'm all ears."

"Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism takes the principle of heaven as the origin of the universe and governs all things in the world, and emphasizes the study of things to explore the principle. Li Zhuowu's criticism of it is based on materialism, but it is mechanical and rigid, static and isolated, like a pool of stagnant water.

Yangming's philosophy of mind takes the mind as the agent, and believes that the mind is the principle. There are things outside the mind in the world, so what is the point of the principle outside the mind? Li Zhuowu criticized it as idealism, ignoring the turbulent waves of the world.

However, Li Zhuowu also admitted that the "no good or no good heart, but good or evil intention" in Yangming's philosophy of mind is free from the binary opposition of black and white. The phrase "seeking the middle" not only breaks away from the binary opposition, but also stands at the height of dialectics. "Investigating things to gain knowledge" denies empiricism and puts forward a new concept that everything is based on practice.

Li Zhuowu's new learning discarded the dross of both and absorbed their strengths, and went a step further, believing that matter is the origin of the world and that materialism is the way to explore the truth.

The world is in motion and interconnected. The unity of knowledge and action, understanding the duality of the world and things, and practicing to understand the truth. Then Li Zhuowu named his latest and most perfect new learning dialectical materialism.

After finishing speaking, Zhang Siwei spread his hands and said, "Zijian, I have said everything that should and should not be said."

Wang Yi'e said happily, "Brother Feng Pan is so frank today, I dare not hide anything. A few days ago, at the opening ceremony of Jiangxia Public School, the famous Hubei scholar Geng Dingxiang made things difficult for Master Zhuo Wu. I stood up for justice and argued with Geng Dingxiang for a few words."

Zhang Siwei blinked his eyes, feeling a bad feeling in his heart.

This Wang Yi'e was called Osprey, but he was actually as ferocious as a wolf and as cunning as a fox. Why did his words make her suddenly feel uneasy?

Will it dig a hole for me?

"Geng Dingxiang? Mr. Chu Tong is a famous scholar in Hubei and the president of Wenjin Academy. He has a wide influence in Huguang. Zijian, what did you argue with him about?"

"It was just a few arguments about Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism"

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Wang Yi'e briefly recounted what they had argued about at that time, and Zhang Siwei almost jumped up after hearing it.

Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism is the doctrine that led to the destruction of a country. In the early years of the Ming Dynasty, the sour Confucian scholars were rebellious against the Yuan Dynasty and deliberately deceived Emperor Taizu. The prince recommended you, a bastard, how dare you!
In the past, the new school of thought and the rational school of thought only fought against each other secretly, but now that you say this, it is equivalent to tearing each other apart openly.

No, why are you telling me this?
You want to drag me down?
No, the water is too deep and the waves are too strong. It's easy to drown people.

Zhang Siwei's expression kept changing, and finally he sighed deeply: "Zijian, why did you drag me into this?"

"Brother Feng Pan, I don't know what others saw in your two memorials. But I can truly feel your unwillingness."

"Reluctant?" Zhang Siwei's eyes flickered, as if thinking about something. "I studied hard for twenty years and passed the imperial examination. Then I went through the ups and downs of officialdom for twenty years, walking on thin ice, and finally achieved the high position I have today.

Zijian, if it were you, would you be willing?"

"Of course I won't!" Wang Yi'e answered firmly.

"But what if you are unwilling?" Zhang Siwei looked deep in his eyes.

"If you don't want to give up, you have to fight hard, just like Brother Feng Pan. Back then, I was young and energetic, and was sorted to Nanping City in Fujian. Not long after I arrived there, I encountered Japanese pirates and bandits invading and besieging the city.

I, your foolish brother, was just like Brother Feng Pan. I was unwilling to surrender, so I fought hard and finally fought my way out.

Brother Feng Pan, you have just fought your way out, but you are hesitating to move forward. This is absolutely not acceptable. You and I have been in the political arena for so many years, and we have long known one truth. The road to officialdom is like a hostel. If you don’t move forward, you will retreat! "

Zhang Siwei looked at Wang Yi'e with a solemn expression, and suddenly smiled.

"Brother Zijian, our subject is very interesting.

The top three in the imperial examination have become part of the general public and no one remembers them anymore.

There were a total of 403 Jinshi in the third class, but people in the world probably only remember five of them.

Wei Weiguan (Wei Xueceng), Governor-General of Pingliao, Liang Qianji (Liang Menglong), Governor of Haidong, Pang Shaonan (Pang Shangpeng), Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and Director of the Salt Administration, myself, and you, my dear brother, Governor-General of Huguang.

At the banquet, you were the youngest and had the most bizarre life story. To be honest, I was just amazed at your youth and my eyes were only on the top three.

Ten years later, the first to stand out was Zhao Zupeng, who married his daughter to Lu Bing, but he was a flash in the pan. Twenty years later, the youngest Wang Zijian was the one who made me and my peers look up to him. "

Wang Yi'e laughed heartily, and his hearty laughter spread out of the room, which made Shen Yikuan, who was waiting in the yard, stunned. He looked at Li E and smiled awkwardly.

"Heroes are made by the times. I, Wang, have achieved what I have today thanks to the emperor's support and the new era. Brother Feng Pan is only eight years older than me, and is in the prime of life. Why don't we join hands?"

Zhang Siwei looked at Wang Yi'e, stroking his beard, and remained silent for a long time. Finally, he said, "When the great roc rises with the wind, it soars up to 90,000 miles. Zijian, what do you want me to do?"

"Brother Feng Pan can go to Wuchang. Lord Zhuo Wu is still there. The argument between me and Geng Chutong that day, as well as the argument between him and Geng Chutong, must be remembered in my heart.

After communicating with Master Zhuo Wu, the Cultural Construction Committee and Brother Feng Pan, if they don’t make a sound, then they will make a stunning debut! "

Seeing the hesitation on Zhang Siwei's face, Wang Zi'e said calmly: "Brother Feng Pan is also an old hand in the political world. He knows that if you don't advance, you will retreat. The scenery of the Confucian Temple is not as pleasing to the eye as the Daming Gate."

Zhang Siwei smiled bitterly and shook his head resignedly, "If you are really Wang Yuying, I am now in your mouth, but I am willing.

Okay, tomorrow I will go to Jiangxia and ask Mr. Zhuo Wu for advice on how to write the first article of the Cultural Construction Committee."

"Brother Feng Pan, the Cultural Construction Committee is a high-ranking organization. It is above the Taichang Temple and the Ministry of Rites. First of all, it must have its own voice."

Zhang Siwei's eyes lit up: "Yes, the Cultural Construction Committee must have its own mouthpiece. Zijian, what do you think it should be called?"

"Zijian dare not interfere in other people's affairs."

"Brother Zijian is too modest. Zijian, don't you want to go to Wuchang with us?"

"Brother Feng Pan, I have to go back to Changsha."

"Going back to Changsha?"

"Yes. Last autumn, Shigu and Yuelu academies were reorganized and turned into government schools. Shigu academy was changed to Hengzhou Public School, and Yuelu academy was originally going to be changed to Changsha Public School. However, Changsha Public School was already established under the supervision of Cao Fansi.

Yuelu Academy had no place to stay for a while. The last time I went to Wuchang, I heard from Master Zhuo Wu that the emperor wanted to build a provincial public school and university in Jiangnan. I started to think about it. Hunan is developing rapidly and urgently needs talents. Hubei has Jianghan University, so Hunan can also have a university.

I plan to merge Yuelu Academy and Yehou Academy to form a university."

Yuelu Academy, Yehou Academy?
Zhang Siwei suddenly remembered that Pan Yinglong came from Yehou Academy. Wang Yi'e's move could not only establish political achievements, but also curry favor with his peer competitor Pan Yinglong.

Well, Wang Zijian, you have already sung the song of harmony so skillfully before you even entered the cabinet.

"Since Zijian has official business, I won't try to keep you here. Let's have a few drinks tonight and go our separate ways tomorrow morning."

"Okay, I will host a welcoming party for Brother Feng Pan tonight."

That night, Wang Yi'e hosted a banquet in honor of Zhang Siwei and his entourage, and both the host and the guests were very happy.

The next morning, Zhang Siwei sat in the carriage heading to Wuchang with a gloomy expression on his face.

Shen Yi Guan, who was sitting opposite him, hesitated for a long time before asking, "Mr. Feng Pan, are we going to ignore You Qi?"

"You Qi?" Zhang Siwei woke up from his deep thoughts and looked up and asked, "Who is You Qi?"

(End of this chapter)