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Chapter 1208

When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he opened his eyes and looked up, only to see Concubine Tian Guifei a little flustered, or a little embarrassed.Including the other concubines, they also had some flustered expressions. When they saw themselves looking over, they all pretended to be playing cards and playing mahjong.Obviously, these concubines are all paying attention to themselves and the queen.

Emperor Chongzhen knew this well, and at this time, he had a decision in his heart.Although I know that the prince is basically the prince for life, but others don't know, many people will miss the position of the prince.Rather than disturbing people's hearts, it is better to cut off the root cause as soon as possible.

In the eighth year of Chongzhen, when the officials went to court after taking a rest, Emperor Chongzhen announced a major decision.The eldest son Zhu Cihong was established as the prince, and he found several masters for the prince, including Xu Guangqi, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Sun Yuanhua, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Song Yingxing, the official minister of the Ministry of Science and Technology.

This incident shocked the whole world.Of course, it was more of a shock among officials and scholars.

The first one is that the current emperor has finally appointed a crown prince. This is no accident. From a legal point of view, the eldest son is also the crown prince.However, the master who taught the prince is very famous.Whether it is Xu Guangqi, Sun Yuanhua or Song Yingxing, they are all representatives of scientific and technological knowledge.It is self-evident what these people mean as future emperor teachers!

At the end of last year, some news that had been circulated and discussed throughout the country spread wildly again.Regardless of the scope or intensity of the discussion, it was even worse than last year.

"Brother, looking at this trend, the emperor should have made up his mind. Sooner or later, the content of this imperial examination will no longer be the Four Books and Five Classics!"

"Actually, this should have been known a long time ago. Think about it, the emperor himself compiled and promoted this scientific and technological knowledge. Master Xu is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. When evaluating officials, he must understand some common sense of scientific and technological knowledge. That's already hinted at, isn't it?"

"No, you see, the children's schools built by the imperial court in the past two years all have the foundation of scientific and technological knowledge to learn. There are also county schools and Guozijian. If there is no change in the content of the imperial examination in the future, I will Take the head off and show it to you!"

"..."

Regardless of whether it is foresight or hindsight, most of the scholars in the Ming Dynasty are forced to accept the fact that one day in the future, the content of the imperial examination will no longer be the Four Books and Five Classics, and there is a high probability that it will include The scientific and technological knowledge written by the emperor.

As a result, naturally many scholars who focused on the Four Books and Five Classics were not reconciled, and gathered together to complain about this matter.

"Since the imperial examinations, Confucianism has been the kingly way, and scientific and technological knowledge is only the knowledge of craftsmen. How can it be compared with the Four Books and Five Classics!"

"That's right, half of the Analects of Confucius governs the world, can scientific and technological knowledge be enough? It's just a small skill!"

"There are treacherous ministers in the court! They cross the river and tear down the bridges one by one. Why doesn't the court let them take the science and technology knowledge test again!"

"No, this situation must not happen. How about we write a letter together? The way of Confucius and Mencius must not be invaded by miscellaneous learning!"

"Yes, I don't believe it anymore. All of us scholars have written a letter against it, asking the imperial court to give an official explanation!"

"..."

There are many similar discussions in the north and south of the country and all over the country.In fact, debates about the teachings of Confucius and Mencius and scientific and technological knowledge have long existed.At the beginning, the status of scientific and technological knowledge was not high, and it was mostly supported by some craftsmen.However, with the passage of time, a considerable number of scholars and officials have changed their support, and because of this, the debate has intensified.

In these debates, there are some other voices, especially in the Jiangnan area where the debate is most intense.

"Don't dream, the imperial court will definitely change the content of the imperial examination in the past few years. It is best to read more scientific and technical knowledge now!"

"The content of imperial examinations in Ming Dynasty must be changed, but I have never heard of it in the feudal kingdom! Moreover, scholars are treated very preferentially there, and they are eager to seek talents. As long as they can read and write, there are usually officials to do it!"

"That's right, several feudal kingdoms are robbing people now! Hmph, there is no place to keep you here, but you have a place to stay! If you want me to say, we can go to the feudal kingdom together, and being an official is not an official!"

"..."

In these remarks, let alone, some scholars are indeed tempted.Isn't Han Chuang studying hard to be an official?Looking at the situation now, there will definitely be reforms in Ming Dynasty. If you can’t pass the Jinshi exam before the reform, you have to learn science and technology knowledge from the beginning. In this way, there will be no advantages. It’s really better to become an official in a vassal state Got it!

At the beginning of the eighth year of Chongzhen, the discussion on the reform of the imperial examination system was in full swing with the news of the establishment of the prince.At this time, a group of more than ten people arrived at the gate of the Confucian Mansion in Yanshenggong Mansion, Shandong.

Confucian mansion is the sacred place in the hearts of scholars all over the world, and it is the hereditary place of the eldest son and grandson of Confucian saint.Since the second year of Zhihe in Song Dynasty, the title of Duke Yansheng has been used continuously through the Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and other dynasties.In fact, after Kong Shengren, he was canonized by the imperial court as early as the 12th year of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, enjoying the glory and wealth, but the title of Yan Sheng Gong began in the Song Dynasty.That is to say, the descendants of Confucius, starting from Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, have enjoyed the blessings of Confucianism put forward by Confucius.

Of course, the reason why it has been able to survive for thousands of years, regardless of the change of dynasty, has always maintained a detached position is also related to its lack of backbone.Otherwise, it would have been killed by a certain emperor long ago.Of course, it can also be put another way, the Confucius family doesn't care about the family name, but only cares about China's Confucianism and Taoism traditions.However, in the thousands of years of history, there were many times when barbarians ruled the Central Plains.

The title of Lord Yansheng was equivalent to an eighth-rank official in the Song Dynasty, and was promoted to a third-rank official in the Yuan Dynasty.As far as the Confucian Mansion is concerned, it was also very important in the Ming Dynasty.

In the tenth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, the great ancestor, built a new house and ordered the right to set up government offices.During the reign of Hongzhi, the Confucian Temple suffered a fire. Therefore, in the 16th year of Hongzhi, the emperor decreed to overhaul the Confucian Temple and Yanshenggong Mansion in Queli.The Confucian mansion was rebuilt again.In the Jiajing period, in order to defend the Confucian Mansion and the Confucian Temple, the emperor ordered the relocation of Qufu County and the city guard temple.The status of the Kong family is getting higher and higher.

Confucian Mansion covers an area of ​​about 180 mu, with 460 three buildings of various types.The halls and halls in the mansion are row upon row, with long corridors and winding paths, complicated and confusing, carved beams and painted buildings, magnificent. It is the largest building complex except the two imperial palaces in the north and south of the Ming Dynasty, known as "the first in the world".

It has to be said that the Ming Dynasty was kind to the Kong family.However, in the original history, when the Manchus entered the customs, the Confucius family immediately changed their flags and supported the rule of the Manchus, and thus continued to receive the imperial seal of the Manchus.

Having said that, the soldiers at the entrance of the Confucian Mansion saw that a dozen or so people were riding horses, so they hurriedly stepped forward to stop them, and shouted loudly: "This is Yansheng Gong's Mansion, who are you waiting for, who dare to come here on horseback, get off your horse quickly, and don't let them go!" rude!"

These ten or so people didn't get reprimanded by the soldiers at all, and they didn't get off their horses until the door. One of them stretched out his hand and took out his waist card, and then he shone in front of the angry soldier who was approaching him, and shouted at the same time: "Lead the way ahead, we will See Duke Yan!"

The soldier was taken aback for a moment, and when he took a closer look, the arrogance he had just lost immediately, he nodded and bowed quickly, and led these people into the door.The other soldier, seeing the situation, guessed who was coming without even looking at the waist badge, and hurried inside to report first.

The soldiers of the Confucian Mansion usually scold some scholars, no matter how high an official they are, it's okay, those people will obediently obey.But for the group of people in front of them, it is of no use at all.This point, when these people came to Confucian Mansion last time, they had already been taught a lesson.The soldiers who were on duty last time, it is said that their injuries have not healed until now!These people are like wolves and tigers, Yan Shenggong has to be respectful and respectful when he sees them, who dares to offend them!In other words, no one in the world would dare to offend them!
Confucian Mansion is divided into front hall, middle residence and back garden.The front hall is the official office, which is divided into the lobby, the second hall and the third hall. It is the place where Yan Shenggong handles official affairs.Before the group reached the front hall, they saw Yan Shenggong hurriedly leading a group of officials to welcome them out.

"I don't know which angel is here. Some people are far away to welcome them, some people are far away to welcome them!" Yan Shenggong had a smile on his face, and before he greeted him, he had already greeted him.

More than a dozen people in this line are in casual clothes, but each of them is full of momentum.Seeing Lord Yansheng came out with people, one of them whispered to the young man surrounded by them: "Mr. Chang, this Lord Yansheng really knows the current affairs after what happened last time!"

This young man is one of the most popular people in front of the emperor, Wang Cheng'en, the admiral of Dongchang.He listened, just nodded, and a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes.

"The imperial envoy and eunuch in charge of the East Factory official school are here, so hurry up to see the ceremony!" A fan servant shouted coldly, which was considered to be a response to Yan Shenggong's question.

During the Tianqi Dynasty, the admiral of Dongchang was the famous [-]-year-old Wei Zhongxian. Although he was finished, the reputation of Dongchang was still there.Furthermore, the factory guards of this plane are not like in history, they were restrained by Emperor Chongzhen and could not leave the Forbidden City.In the Chongzhen Dynasty, the factory guards were equally prestigious and had handled several major cases.

For example, the case of Shanxi Shanxi merchants and captives made all the merchants in Shanxi hide in their homes and tremble in fear;

The factory guard is the sharpest knife in the hands of the emperor.If it is said that the Confucian government has a natural suppression of literati, it is useless to these factory guards!
When Yan Shenggong heard that it was the admiral of Dongchang who came in person this time, he was taken aback, feeling that there was nothing good to do, he was even more nervous, and his posture was lowered, and he said quickly: "It turns out that the father-in-law of the factory is here, sorry! "

Wang Chengen glanced at him coldly, without saying a word, he strode towards the lobby.The fan servants he brought hurriedly followed, and advanced unceremoniously.

The matter of Yan Shenggong is in their hands. Listening to a person who stands in the world with benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness, what is the difference between his usual behavior and ordinary people?In this day of being a local emperor, I live a chic life!
However, this is a gift from the emperor. Instead of thinking of being loyal to the emperor and serving the country, he still wants to unite with those ruthless Confucians in Fushe to resist the emperor's science and technology. It's strange that Yan Shenggong has a good face.

For this, Yan Shenggong and his subordinates had no choice but to not even dare to show their dissatisfaction with this. They just glanced at each other and hurriedly followed.

When he arrived in the lobby, Wang Chengen sat down on the main seat carelessly, surrounded by the servants on both sides, and looked at these people who followed with cold eyes.

With a smile on his face, Yan Shenggong walked a few steps closer and asked, "I don't know if the factory lord will be here in person, what advice do you have?"

Wang Cheng'en didn't speak, and still placed the score. One of his subordinates took a step forward and shouted loudly: "Except for Yan Shenggong, everyone who has nothing to do, all stand down!"

When the others heard it, they couldn't help but glanced at each other, and didn't move for a while.Looking menacing, what is Dongchang going to do?

After hearing this, Yan Shenggong saw that the officials under him had not moved, so he quickly waved his hands and said, "Didn't you hear me, why don't you step back?"

At this time, his subordinates all came back to their senses, and quickly saluted and retreated.After a while, he was gone, and only Yan Shenggong was left alone to face a large group of wolves like tigers.

After the hall became quiet, Wang Chengen took out a roll of paper from his sleeve, stretched it forward, and at the same time said with a cold face, with a peculiar eunuch's eccentric tone: "In just a few days, Duke Yansheng will press The meaning above is to go to the capital in person, report to the emperor, and ask for permission."

Seeing this, a fan servant next to him immediately bowed to take it and handed it over to Duke Yansheng.

When Yan Shenggong heard it, his heart skipped a beat. Although he didn't see what was written on the paper, he had a vague guess in his heart, and he couldn't help but secretly groaning.

When I got it in my hand, I unfolded it and took a closer look, and I suddenly complained in my heart.As expected, I did not guess wrong, I will come here for whatever I am afraid of, it seems that the emperor is determined, but my identity...

It's been here before.But at that time, at least it was not a public statement, it was just a private rumor, and it is enough not to deny it here.If that's the case, it's just as if you don't hear what's going on outside the window, and let it go.But now...

Thinking of this, he looked at the thing in his hand again, feeling very heavy, raised his head, and discussed with Wang Chengen with a wry smile: "Mr. Factory, look at my identity, I represent the Confucianism in the world..."

Unexpectedly, before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Wang Chengen in a cold voice: "Why, are you still thinking about bargaining? As far as the things in our hands are concerned, not to mention abolishing Yan Shenggong, at least let Yan Shenggong replace him." Dang, it should be fine, right? Let me tell you, don’t toast or eat fine wine, this matter must be done by Yan Shenggong, if it’s not you, it’s the next one!”

(End of this chapter)