Jiajing Chengming

Chapter 24 The one who can revive the Ming Dynasty must be the current emperor!

"Dad, what the hell is going on?!"

"Didn't we agree that the heir would enter through the Donghua Gate and ascend the throne as a crown prince?!"

Yang's house.

When Yang Tinghe returned to his home, the lights were already on.

However, when Yang Tinghe returned home, he also asked his fourth brother Yang Tingyi to invite the Minister of Rites Mao Cheng to his home for a chat.

Yang Shenze had been waiting for his father Yang Tinghe at home for a long time. When he learned that Yang Tinghe had brought Mao Cheng and Yang Tingyi home, he immediately came over and asked about Yang Tinghe excitedly.

Yang Tinghe glared at Yang Shen and said, "How many times have I told you not to get impatient when things happen? In this world, not everything will go your way!"

After being criticized by Yang Tinghe, Yang Shen had no choice but to bow and agree.

However, Yang Tinghe did not blame his eldest son anymore, but waved his finger at Mao Cheng and Yang Tingyi and said, "Why did things turn out like this? You might as well ask the Grand Master of the Imperial Clan and your Fourth Uncle first."

Upon seeing this, Yang Shen bowed to Mao Cheng and Yang Tingyi and said, "I would like to ask the Grand Master of the Imperial Clan and Fourth Uncle to give me some advice."

"It is inevitable that the young master is angry about this, and the Prime Minister does not need to be too angry."

"To be honest, such a sudden change has made me, not to mention you, even I, feel uneasy and angry."

Mao Cheng smiled and said a few words, then looked at Yang Shen:
"I thought there wouldn't be any setbacks when I went to Huguang to welcome the successor this time."

"But no one expected that the heir was so kind! And Yuan Zhongde beside him was so cunning!"

"So, now this mistake has occurred. Not only has the successor brought more than 200,000 refugees to the capital and needed to be resettled, but he also pointed out the unspoken parts of the edict and used them as a basis for instigating the emperor to disapprove of the etiquette we uphold."

"Yes, the successor is a benevolent and holy ruler, but unfortunately, there has long been a treacherous villain hiding beside him."

Yang Tingyi nodded in agreement, and pretended to be dissatisfied and said: "Even now, the 3,000 guards I brought with me are still in charge of those refugees. Therefore, the officers and generals have begun to listen to Yuan Zhongde's command!"

"What a great plank road to repair the plank road secretly."

"Not only is there a dispute over the gift, but also over military power!"

Yang Shen, who was standing in front of the two men, said this with a serious expression, and then looked at Yang Tinghe who was sitting on the recliner: "Dad, what should we do now?"

"All the gentlemen in the court are waiting for you to rectify the government and eliminate the treacherous and corrupt officials."

"As a result, Yuan Zhongde took advantage of the kindness of the successor to create such a big problem for you. You can't retire at this time, and you will disappoint everyone's expectations!"

After Yang Shen said this, Yang Tinghe looked up at Yang Shen and said, "After all, this is still related to the remaining strength of my student. He is expressing his dissatisfaction with me!"

Yang Tinghe smiled bitterly when he said this.

Everyone knew who he was talking about, but no one said it clearly.

then.

Yang Tinghe suddenly said with a sullen face: "But it is not impossible to eliminate traitors and keep the people safe at the same time."

Mao Cheng was the first to understand what Yang Tinghe meant, and asked hurriedly: "What does Yuan Fu mean?"

Yang Tingyi also looked over with a serious expression: "Are they going to confiscate Wei Bin and his family's property and kill them all?"

"I think this is a good idea!"

"Things have come to this point, we must use an iron fist. This will also let the heir and those eunuchs in the Imperial Household Department who betrayed us know that Dad, as the Prime Minister, is not only good at dismissing people and employing them, but also can kill people!"

When Yang Shen said this, there was a chill in his tone, and Yang Tingyi couldn't help but shudder.

Mao Cheng asked seriously, "Isn't this too harsh?"

"Although Wei Bin is an eunuch, he has made contributions to the country. Wang Jinxi is also a civil official and has contributed to suppressing the rebellion of Prince Ning. Once this is done, although it will establish prestige and make the scoundrels afraid, it will also easily sow greater hatred and inevitably intensify party disputes in the future. This will not benefit the country in the future."

"It's not our fault, they are the ones who are restless!"

"The tree wants to be still but the wind does not stop. It is better to cut the Gordian knot this time and completely eliminate the treacherous officials in the Qing Dynasty."

Yang Shen first responded to Mao Cheng with a stern look on his face.

Yang Tinghe smiled calmly, turned to look at Mao Cheng and said, "What you said is right. If the fire is too big, it will be easy to get out of control. But we are going to hold a big banquet. If the fire is not bigger, how can we cook for so many people?"

Yang Tinghe sat up and looked towards the Forbidden City. "Fortunately, the successor is a wise and intelligent ruler. After the banquet, he will know how to put out the fire."

Mao Cheng nodded after hearing this, and stood up and saluted: "What the Prime Minister said is right."

At this time, Yang Tinghe instructed Yang Shen, "Shen'er, write a secret report on your father's behalf, and show it to the heir when the time comes!"

Yang Shen bowed and said yes.

"This shameless villain doesn't know how to use calmness to overcome movement, and he just wants to stir up trouble and change the laws of our ancestors. I won't do what he wants!"

Yang Tinghe said this and then sneered.

Subsequently.

Yang Tinghe added earnestly: "It can also be regarded as a lesson for the successor, so that he knows that to carry out benevolent governance and establish a reputation for benevolence is not to simply love the people, but to balance yin and yang in moderation."

……

"Your Majesty is kind and generous, and has an extraordinary demeanor. This is largely due to your dedicated teachings."

Liang Chu was sitting in front of a feast, saying some nice words to Yuan Zonggao.

This has always been Liang Chu's habit.

Say nice things to everyone you meet, no matter whether that person is higher or lower than you.

This also made him as popular as Yang Tinghe in the court, but no matter how hard he tried to please everyone, it was still difficult for everyone to praise him.

Liang Chu was no exception, and some people still accused him of flattering powerful people and seeking favors from the small people.

But Liang Chu didn't care about these comments.

On the way to Beijing, he met Yuan Zonggao because of helping the people. He quickly became good friends with Yuan Zonggao and took the initiative to invite Yuan Zonggao to stay at his home temporarily.

Yuan Zonggao, who had not yet bought a house in Beijing, did not refuse. When Liang Chu said this, Yuan Zonggao also replied: "I am ashamed, your majesty is so talented, it is not my credit. Now you have a learned man like the old man who can answer your questions in person, it is your majesty's fortune."

"I am already old, and I am afraid I can't teach you much."

Liang Chu replied with a smile.

Yuan Zonggao followed up by saying, "You are joking, my humble servant is not that young."

Liang Chu couldn't help stroking his beard, and said to Yuan Zonggao with a smile: "In this case, do you know any wise men and young people who can be recommended to you? If you tell me, I will do my best to help you, so that your successor can have the virtue of Yao and Shun."

"There are quite a few."

"In the distance, it's Wang Yangming; in the near, it's Zhang Luofeng."

"The latter's name is Zhang Cong, and he is a newly-appointed scholar."

Yuan Zonggao replied.

Liang Chu couldn't help but clapped his hands and laughed after hearing this: "I have heard of Mr. Yangming's name for a long time, but the new capital doesn't like him, so I am afraid it will be difficult for him to come to the capital. But I have never heard of this young man Zhang Cong."

"But since it was recommended by Mr. Yuan."

When Liang Chu got to this point, he ordered, "Send a letter to invite this young man quickly!"

in this way.

Yuan Zonggao met Zhang Cong that night and introduced Zhang Cong to Liang Chu.

"He is indeed a great man!"

Liang Chu naturally praised Zhang Cong out of habit, which made Zhang Cong feel very happy.

When Yuan Zonggao was talking to Zhang Cong, he smiled and said, "I knew that your craftsmanship had improved a lot, and your sharp edges had been hidden. You would definitely pass this exam, and it turned out to be just as I expected. It's just that the late emperor was ill, and the imperial examination has been delayed, so you can't become a Jinshi yet."

"You must have received my letter?"

Yuan Zonggao then asked Zhang Cong another question.

Zhang Cong replied: "I got it, and I saw the heir apparent with my own eyes!"

Zhang Cong said excitedly, "It's not that I'm being rude in front of you two elders. I just think that the one who can revive the country must be the new emperor! As for how to settle the 200,000 refugees brought to the capital by the successor, I think it's not a difficult problem. We just need to reform the system, clean up the farmland in the capital, and then distribute the cleared unowned wasteland to the refugees. It can also increase tax sources and save grain."

Yuan Zonggao nodded: "After the successor ascends the throne, this matter will definitely be discussed in court. I just wonder if the elder will strongly support this policy at that time?"

Yuan Zonggao looked at Liang Chu.

Although Liang Chu was not very enthusiastic about the reform, he was not very adamant about maintaining the system. He was a person with a flexible bottom line, or in other words, he was not such a stubborn conservative.

Therefore, after Yuan Zonggao asked this, he did not get angry, nor did he immediately express his support. Instead, he smiled and said:

"Although my eyesight is blurry, I have been a cabinet minister for many years. I have been a cabinet minister with Yang Xindu for the longest time. It can be said that no one understands him better than me!"

"In my opinion, this person will never change the system, because he is strict in practicing simplicity and intends to restore the old system of filial piety and temple, and completely abolish the new policies implemented by the late emperor."

"The same is true of the new system you advocate."

Yuan Zonggao nodded.

He knew that Liang Chu said so much to remind Zhang Cong not to try to sell this idea to Yang Tinghe.

Zhang Cong nodded gratefully, secretly saying that Liang Ci Fu was indeed a good man who cared about others.

Liang Chu added: "The struggle in the court has always been treacherous. Those who strike first are often controlled by others, while those who strike later often control others. Therefore, even if I hold this strategy, I will not rush to propose it. I will wait until Yang Xindu proposes his countermeasures before responding. This person should not be underestimated."

Yuan Zonggao and Zhang Cong looked at each other.

They all had to admit that although Lord Liang was considerate of others, he seemed to be too good at protecting himself. He said so much, but not a single word made it clear what his opinion was. It seemed that he supported the reform, but it also seemed that he did not support it very much. In short, it was hard to tell.

As a result, Zhang Cong was too lazy to stay in Liang's house for a long time, so he found an excuse and returned to his inn early.

He was a newly-appointed scholar and was temporarily staying in an inn in the capital.

Although Zhang Cong was not very fond of Liang Chu's tactfulness, he was still very happy to meet Yuan Zonggao today and explain to his teacher, the successor emperor, his strategy for solving the survival problems of more than 200,000 refugees.

After all, he had become famous in the field of Confucian classics because of his past lectures, and he had already exchanged letters with Yuan Zonggao. Through the correspondence with Yuan Zonggao, he also knew that the current successor was an angel sent by heaven and trusted Yuan Zonggao very much. Naturally, he knew that once Yuan Zonggao knew his strategy, it would definitely be known to the successor.

"You went to see Elder Liang?"

But when Zhang Cong came back, he saw Yan Song sitting in his room waiting for him with a frosty face. Jiang Rubi, his good friend from the same class who lived with him, looked at him with guilt and winked at him.

"Yes!"

Zhang Cong replied.

Yan Song gnashed his teeth and said, "I knew they would notice you sooner or later!"

Zhang Cong took the initiative to make tea for Yan Song and asked, "My dear teacher, why do you come to see me so late at night?"

"You don't need to ask how I got here. I'm only telling you now, stay away from those powerful people, and remember not to get involved in the party disputes!"

Yan Song had a sullen face. After replying to Zhang Cong a few words, he waved his hand and reminded Zhang Cong very seriously.

"The current situation is unclear and undercurrents are surging. If you make a wrong move, not only will you be crushed to pieces, but you will also implicate me!"

"Because they will treat your position as my position and your attitude as my attitude."

After Yan Song said this, he drank the tea in one gulp.

then.

Yan Song stood up, put his hands behind his back and walked to the door, then stopped and said, "You have just passed the imperial examination, so there is no need to rush to improve. I wasted ten years and I am not as anxious as you!"

After that.

Yan Song turned around and looked at Zhang Cong: "When the successor is really successful, it won't be too late for you and me to take action. Bingyong!"

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