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As for other provincial, municipal, and county-level officials,

They all boarded boats and followed behind, heading towards Jinan.

This place used to be called Qizhou.

During the reign of Emperor Huizong of Song, it was upgraded to Jinan Prefecture.

By the time of the Ming Dynasty,

Jinan Prefecture also annexed Zizhou and Dezhou.

The administrative area is much larger than before.

"Is Li Cheng still obedient?"

Zhao Yuan immediately asked about military matters.

Deng Chun said, "This man is quite disrespectful to his superiors."

He was extremely good to his soldiers.

"The troops under his command,"

"Military discipline is both good and bad."

"Both good and bad?"

Zhao Yuan didn't understand.

Deng Chun explained, "A group of refugees and deserters,"

"He trained them to be as nimble as their own arms and to obey his commands without question."

"But Shandong suffered from a grain shortage last year,"

"Occasionally, wages and rations are delayed,"

"Li Cheng led his troops to extort money from gentry and merchants."

"However, they only extort money from wealthy households,"

"They do not prey on the poor."

"After this year's provisions and pay are sufficient,"

"The department never violated the ban again."

"You didn't punish this person?"

"And they didn't break up his troops and reorganize them?" Zhao Yuan asked.

Deng Chun said, "The Jurchens are to the north."

"A major war could break out at any time."

"Li Cheng's former subordinates are quite capable fighters,"

"If we break them up and then reorganize them, it will weaken their fighting strength."

"Moreover, it was the imperial court that defaulted on the payment of grain and wages first,"

"Li Cheng led his troops to extort wealthy households from behind,"

"Giving him this punishment will somewhat demoralize the troops."

"Therefore, I merely dismissed the elderly and weak,"

"He was left with all the elite troops."

Zhao Yuan made no further statement.

He felt somewhat uncomfortable with Li Cheng.

After all, in history,

This guy is the top general of the puppet Qi state.

He has been a lackey of the Jin Dynasty all along.

A very complex person.

He was able to treat his soldiers like his own children.

He ate only after the soldiers had eaten.

He was also hungry because the soldiers had nothing to eat.

His rebellion against the Southern Song Dynasty was most likely forced upon him.

They plundered the Jiangnan region in order to obtain supplies.

This was extremely common in the early Southern Song Dynasty.

Many miscellaneous troops lacked logistical support.

All they could do was loot, kill, and plunder.

They even besieged the city and forced the county magistrate to provide grain.

Li Cheng caused too much trouble.

Moreover, it was too close to the core area of ​​the Southern Song Dynasty.

It was only after repeated robberies that the imperial court officially classified them as "thieves".

All of the above experiences,

All of these are understandable.

What is unforgivable is that

After this guy betrayed the Song Dynasty and defected to the Jin Dynasty...

He was overly eager to gain merit.

He took the initiative to guide the Jin troops south.

They utterly defeated a group of Southern Song generals, leaving them helpless.

In the end, it took Yue Fei to defeat him.

"Let's use it for now,"

"Any further violations must be dealt with seriously."

Zhao Yuan then asked Zhang Shuye,

"Does Shandong have enough grain this year?"

Zhang Shuye replied, "It's barely enough if we don't fight."

"If we were to go to Hebei for a major battle,"

"We still need supplies of grain and fodder from Huainan and Zhejiang."

"During the Song Dynasty, Shandong was excessively exploited."

"These past few years have been marked by prolonged warfare,"

"It will take at least ten years of peace to recover."

“Once we destroy the Jin Kingdom, things will be much easier,” Zhao Yuan said.

Zhang Shuye hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Finally, I couldn't help but speak up:

"The former Duke Yansheng of the previous dynasty has also come to pay his respects,"

"We're on the ship behind right now."

"It's been a little over a year since the founding of our Great Ming Dynasty,"

"But the Kong family has not yet been granted a noble title,"

"There has been no response to our previous requests for a ban."

"It'll be quick, let them wait," Zhao Yuan said.

The father and son had discussed matters concerning the Kong family long ago.

They also learned in detail about the Kong family's situation in the Northern Song Dynasty.

I've decided to let him wait and see for a year or two.

The Northern Song Dynasty's attitude towards the Confucius family

While providing preferential treatment, we must also take precautions.

Its status was far inferior to that of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

His usual treatment was as follows: he was granted the title of Duke Yansheng and initially appointed as a ninth-rank official in the capital.

Initially appointed as prefectural judge, county lieutenant, or county registrar.

They can be promoted normally based on their political achievements.

Chapter 1950 Is this really the old master?

Moreover, since Emperor Yingzong of Song,

The Duke Yansheng is not qualified to serve as the magistrate of Xianyuan (Qufu).

Even during the reign of King Cheoljong,

The Duke Yansheng was renamed the Duke Fengsheng.

Dedicated to the worship of Confucius Temple

They were given official positions with stipends but no actual duties.

This further weakened the influence of the Confucius family.

This was the Northern Song Dynasty court's way of guarding against the Kong family.

To prevent the Confucius family from monopolizing and controlling Xianyuan (Qufu).

However, after Emperor Huizong ascended the throne...

All restrictions were broken.

Not only was the title of Duke Yansheng restored.

He could also serve as the magistrate of Xianyuan County.

I have no idea what this tyrannical ruler was thinking.

Zhang Shuye said in a low voice, "Your Highness, it's a transition between the old and new dynasties."

"The various schools of thought are in disarray,"

"The minds of scholars are unsettled."

"The Kong family should be officially honored as soon as possible,"

"Even if we want to suppress them,"

"They should give a clear and explicit explanation."

Zhao Yuan asked with a smile, "What does Lord Zhang think should be done about the Kong family?"

Zhang Shuye said, "Restore the treatment to that of Emperor Zhezong's reign."

"That is, the Duke Yansheng was changed to the Duke Fengsheng,"

"Awarded the rank of a ninth-grade official in the capital,"

"Specialized worship of Confucius,"

"He shall not hold any other official position."

"Neither the registrar nor the county constable can be given any assignments,"

"Otherwise, Xianyuan County will sooner or later fall under the rule of the Kong family."

"Good idea,"