Ming politicians

() "History of the Ming Dynasty" listed both Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren as Jian Chen. Zhu Youjian had always condemned Zhu Youjian's appointment of the two as the chief assistant of the cabinet. There are even many historical books that believe that the demise of the Ming Dynasty, There is a direct relationship with the two.

But there are also completely different comments, saying that Wen Tiren is smart and capable, honest and honest, has never made friends with eunuchs, and handles things cleanly. It is impossible for a man to avoid these things unless he wants to do nothing all his life.

After time travel, Su Tiancheng was more or less influenced by the history books.

But he focuses on seeing with his own eyes and experiencing with concrete actions.

It should be said that the Donglin Party and the Fushe had a great influence on scholars. Some of their concepts were passed down from generation to generation and accepted and propagated by scholars. After all, the imperial court was controlled by scholars, and history was also recorded by scholars. During this process, who knows what kind of thinking some scholars are holding to record history.

Su Tiancheng was already very disgusted with Donglin Party and Fushe. To put it bluntly, if he became emperor, he would spare no effort to suppress Donglin Party and Fushe.

So, Su Tiancheng will not follow blindly.

There was a saying, and he began to accept it slowly.

The demise of the Ming Dynasty was caused by various reasons. The Donglin Party and Fushe were to blame. The reason why Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren were vilified as traitors was the result of the continuation of the party and government among the survivors in the late Ming Dynasty.The leadership of the party and the restoration of society have a profound academic background among the people.Hengsheng continued, a large number of scholars and literati in the late Ming Dynasty.There is an inseparable relationship with the Donglin Party and the Fushe. When they summed up the reasons for the demise of the Ming Dynasty, they tried their best to shirk the responsibility of the Donglin Party and the Fushe. Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren became the best scapegoats. , and Zhu Youjian himself.

Therefore, there are differences in political opinions, strife in personnel adjustments, and the practice of eliminating dissidents.He was raised to the height of character and politics, and was ruthlessly criticized.

Under such circumstances, Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren could not escape the condemnation of history, and Zhu Youjian also became a faint king.

The several contacts between Su Tiancheng and Zhu Youjian left a deep impression on him, at least Zhu Youjian was not the incompetent emperor in the history books.The ministers around Zhu Youjian are by no means living in dire straits, and they don't have the worry of being with the king like a tiger. Moreover, Zhu Youjian trusts the ministers very much, this kind of trust.Even to the point where it cannot be added, it is precisely because of too much trust and too much reliance that once these ministers do not do well.After failing to live up to expectations, Zhu Youjian was furious.It is also understandable.

In other words, Zhu Youjian is not a very fatuous emperor. On the contrary, Zhu Youjian has always thought that he can revitalize Daming very well, and even set an example.

What impressed him even more was his impression of Donglin Party and Fushe.

What I have personally experienced is real.

The Donglin Party and the Fushe respected the reputation and morality. This kind of respect went to the point of publicly attacking the emperor, to the point of disregarding the common people, the actual situation, and the government affairs of the court, and blindly highlighting their own status and understanding. To the point of being proud of being subjected to the imperial staff.

For example, Qian Qianyi and Zhang Pu are full of benevolence, righteousness and morality, and they are all beautiful truths, which sound impossible to refute. Unfortunately, the great truths they said are too empty, even pedantic.

Su Tiancheng remembered Donglin Academy's emphasis on Shendu, and the country has reached such a point, what role can Shendu play.

What is even more intolerable is that the Donglin Party and the Fushe blindly go back to the past and defend the interests of the gentry and the rich. The poverty is getting worse and the contradiction between the rich and the poor is becoming more and more prominent. However, these gentry and wealthy households are stupid to protect their own property and increase their efforts to exploit the people, which finally led to the outbreak of riots.

Of course, neither Wen Tiren nor Zhou Yanru belonged to the talents of supporting the crisis, and this cannot be denied. However, during the reign of Chongzhen, such talents never appeared. It was related to the political climate at the end of the year, and because of the accumulation of years of problems, it began to erupt completely, and the Ming Dynasty was already lingering on its last legs.

When they arrived at Wen Tiren's mansion, the sky had already darkened.

Wen Tiren is Su Tiancheng's mentor. If you go to the Forbidden City to find Wen Tiren with a business-like attitude, it will look cold and not conducive to harmonious relations.Therefore, when choosing Hugh Mu, going to Wen Tiren's home is the best choice.

Wen Tiren led Su Tiancheng directly into the study.

"Kun Yuan, I heard that the Jiangning Battalion is recruiting sergeants in Baoding Mansion. It's very hot."

"Master, it's really good. When the students came to the capital, more than [-] people had been recruited. It was originally planned to take one month, but now it seems that half a month is enough."

Su Tiancheng was secretly happy. Being able to come to the study showed that Wen Tiren valued him very much, which was conducive to making relationships. At the same time, Wen Tiren's title did not follow the official practice, which showed that he could get a lot of care.

"Well, this is a good thing, but have you thought about the matter of borrowing money?"

"Students have given it serious thought."

"Well, there are two questions. Please answer them. First, the treatment of the soldiers of the Jiangning Battalion is very high, which has caused some dissatisfaction. A few days ago, the sergeants of the two battalions in Nanjing had already had a lot of opinions. Noisy, the imperial court is trying its best to maintain it. After all, the Jiangning camp has made so many contributions, and the salary is higher, which makes sense, but you recruit soldiers in Baoding Mansion, or follow the practice in the south. Isn’t it a bit wrong? If it’s from the north The sergeant found out, found out that the court refused to comply, and asked for an increase in military pay, how should the court explain it?"

"Teacher, the students have thought about this matter, but the rules of the Jiangning camp have been set long ago, and all the silver expenses of the Jiangning camp are responsible for themselves. They did not use the silver from the imperial treasury, nor did they harass the people. From this point of view, Jiang Ning Ying was able to sit up straight, considering the consideration of the students, Jiang Ning Ying's responsibilities were unusual, so the salary was slightly higher. When the mentor mentioned this issue, it was because the students did not think carefully, and the students did not stand at the height of the imperial court. , the one that comes to mind the most is Jiangning Camp."

"It's good that you have such an understanding. From the perspective of motivating the fighting spirit of soldiers, it's perfectly fine to do so. Since it's a rule that has been established long ago, it's not appropriate to change it suddenly. However, it's better not to publicize such things. , Fortunately, you recruited sergeants this time, and you didn't mention the military salary."

Su Tiancheng nodded, Wen Tiren stood at a different angle, and the questions he thought of were also different.

"Second question, when you were in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, you said that the Jiangning Camp would take three years. I'm afraid it's not right. You are my student, so I'll tell you the truth. I can give you one year. That's right, the pressure in the capital is too great. The rogues and Houjin raids are all near the capital. Such a situation cannot happen often. Therefore, the Jiangning camp must develop and grow at the fastest speed. Tell the truth, how long will it take?"

Su Tiancheng's face became serious.

"Master, three years may be a bit long, but one year is definitely not enough. It is impossible to achieve the goal just by accumulating money and food. It will take at least two years. Of course, in this During the process, the Jiangning Battalion did not stay put and could participate in the battle to wipe out the bandits, but it could not be transferred to Liaodong.”

"Why do you say that?"

"Students have this kind of opinion. In terms of combat capability, the Eight Banners of Manchuria in the Houjin Dynasty are far stronger than the bandits. It is said that the biggest hidden danger lies in the Houjin. But the activities of the bandits in the Central Plains have become more and more serious over the years. Rebellion by bandits belongs to internal strife. To fight against outsiders, we must first settle down inside. The task of keeping inside is to wipe out the bandits, which is a large part. If the inside is stabilized and the common people live and work in peace, then we can spare our energy and focus on dealing with Houjin."

"Students think that dealing with Houjin is not just a defense, but a decisive battle with them, fundamentally destroying their armed forces and making them surrender completely."

Wen Tiren nodded slightly.

"What you said is good, but the actual situation is not like this. The Hou Jin harassed and the bandits invaded. It is impossible for the imperial court to focus on eradicating the bandits and turn a blind eye to the invasion of the Hou Jin."

"Students have something to say, but they don't know whether to say it or not."

"What do you think of, just say it directly."

"The students thought that under the current situation, they could temporarily make peace with Houjin. After they were stabilized, the imperial court would concentrate its efforts and focus on destroying the bandits."

Wen Tiren stood up in shock, and walked a few steps in the study.

"Kun Yuan, how could you have such an idea."

"Master, the students don't find it strange. Back then, Li Yuan, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty, also made peace with the Turks. He won time, unified the Central Plains, and finally turned around and wiped out the Turks, making the Tang Dynasty extremely powerful. This It is a good example. Many scholars may think that making peace with Hou Jin is treason, betrayal of ancestors, and unbearable humiliation. The dignified dynasty would rather die standing than live on their knees. Students think The understanding of those scholars is pedantic. They don't know the difficulties of the court at all, they don't know the real way of governing the country, and they don't know the way of relaxation. Talking without pain in the back, full of benevolence and morality, bullshit does not make sense."

Wen Tiren looked at Su Tiancheng with deep eyes.

It took a while for Wen Tiren to speak.

"Kun Yuan, your cognitive ability is indeed extraordinary. You can bend and stretch, and you are a real man. However, you must not say these views. The current trend does not allow the existence of such views."