First Minister of Ming Dynasty

Even if he wanted to sway the prince, influence Zhu Biao, and protect what his father left behind, he needed Zhang Chengtian to enter the court.

Take the normal promotion route of an official, so as to realize his original ideal!

"Father, how many years do you think it will take me to climb up to the position in the matter?"

Zhang Ximeng gave him a white look, "You should think about how to pass the imperial examination! Let me remind you that although the imperial examination for middle school students is of a lower level, because there are too many people taking the exam, it is almost one in a thousand! On the other hand, the host of the Ministry of Rites, For the exams for senior school graduates, they have a high starting point and the exams are difficult, but they are only one in a million. If you capsize, I can't save you!"

Zhang Chengtian chuckled, "Father, just look at it! If you compare it with my elder brother, it might be worse. But this kind of test is a piece of cake for me!"

Zhang Chengtian is not usually confident, this kid has indeed improved a lot compared to before.

As for Zhang Chengtian, the grand master's son and the commander of the Guard Division who presided over the case, he was dismissed from office, and the news spread quickly.

Ying Tiancheng will never lack smart people. Even if there is no news, they can figure it out... For example, Zhang Chengtian impeached the prince angrily, and Zhu Yuanzhang defended himself.For example, the love between father and son is better than the law of the country, unfaithful words, loss of office and dismissal... People quickly made up many jokes.

All kinds of speculation, mountains and tsunamis.

Undoubtedly, from the discussions between the government and the opposition, one can see how amazing Zhang Ximeng's appeal is!

Zhu Biao, who was in the whirlpool, had no choice.

"Chen Di, I was born in your mansion back then, and we are considered family friends... I don't understand why you are willing to damage the foundation of Daming? What are you thinking? Can you tell me the truth?"

Chen Dinian was nearly seventy years old, with gray hair, and after being arrested, he looked even more haggard... He tried to straighten his waist, and said helplessly for a long time: "Your Highness, why bother to ask questions knowingly, as a father and an ancestor, you must leave something for future generations. What!"

"Leave infamy? Leave corruption and pervert the law?"

Chen Di was shocked suddenly, and said sharply: "Your Highness, I have never corrupted the law by taking bribes, and the descendants of my family are also honest in their business operations, and the wealth they get is just and fair!"

"Then you resorted to such unscrupulous means in order to inherit these wealth?" Zhu Biao suddenly raised his voice.

Chen Di frowned, his facial features were distorted, he gritted his teeth, and then laughed at himself, "Yes, our family is not a noble family, there is no way of reason... If your highness thinks it is unbearable, you can kill our Chen family Full door! I just want to remind Your Highness that there are not a few people who think the same as me!"

Zhu Biao also gritted his teeth, "Very good! No matter how many people there are, they will be severely punished, and the past friendship will be wiped out. You old man, wait to be punished!"

Chen Di was full of anger, and wanted to say something, but he held back in the end, as death was imminent, it was useless to say more.

"Your Highness, take care!"

The people below took Chen Di away, but to Zhu Biao, the last four words had a profound meaning, as if Chen Di's tone was tinged with sarcasm.

As a prisoner, is he still qualified to mock the prince?

Zhu Biao frowned slightly, he seemed to think of another sentence of Chen Di, they are not rich and expensive!

Then who is Tianhuang Guiwei?

Zhu Biao seems to be the well-deserved No.1!

Some things are really not that simple... Zhu Biao pondered for a long time, and there were still many doubts in his heart.He thought over and over again, finally got up, and decided to go to the teacher and listen to his husband's opinion.

Chapter 886 Fairness Endless

When Zhu Biao arrived at Zhang's house, he found Zhang Ximeng having lunch.Lao Zhang's meal is still very simple, two beef pies, a few side dishes, and two tea eggs.

Vegetables and white porridge are obviously not suitable for him. Supplementary nutrition is indispensable, especially meat, egg and milk. After all, writing books is also a physical labor.

"Do you want some food, Your Highness?"

Zhu Biao was slightly taken aback, then nodded and said, "Okay."

He took a piece of cake, ate it silently, almost one third of it was wiped out, Zhu Biao hiccupped, and said: "Sir, is the junior brother there? How is he?"

Zhang Ximeng put down the tachymeter, suddenly chuckled, and waved his hands, "Come here, why mention him! Say something useful!"

Zhang Chengtian's little things are useless, I really want to thank you as a father.

Zhu Biao pondered for a while, then nodded, "Master, I really have something to do right now, and I can't figure it out, so I came here to invite Master."

Zhang Ximeng nodded slightly, "Tell me, let's discuss it together."

"Master advocates that the foundation of the Ming Dynasty is the equalization of the land, and also advocates the equality of the four peoples. I firmly believe it, but I can't figure it out. If this is the case, why should there be an emperor? Isn't the emperor above the four peoples?"

Zhang Ximeng's smile remained undiminished, and he was calm and calm about this seemingly outrageous question, as if he had thought about it long ago.The fact is indeed the case, he has been thinking about this issue for more than a year or two...

"Your Highness, I can't answer your question right now, so I'll ask His Highness a question too. If everyone is really the same, how is this world formed? In other words, how do we form a country?"

Zhang Ximeng stared at Zhu Biao with a smile, as if he had been teaching Zhu Biao for many years.

This is a very complicated question. Zhu Biao pondered for a long time, but also sighed helplessly, "I can't figure it out. I only know that we are the Central Plains of China, a natural great unity, a natural country."

Zhang Ximeng smiled and nodded, "You're right. But I think that since billions of people gather together and are willing to form a country, it must be beneficial to the people."

Zhu Biao frowned, "Then Master thinks, what is the benefit?"

"Order!" Zhang Ximeng said bluntly: "If everyone is the same, without any restraints, the jungle will be preyed upon by the jungle, and there will be chaos. In that case, the people will suffer, the people will suffer, the price will be even greater, and they will not even be able to survive. So we must It is necessary to use a kind of order to restrain everyone. When it comes to reality, there are rules and regulations, laws and regulations. It is with the protection of these rules that the people can work happily and live in peace. Your Highness thinks so?"

Zhu Biao hurriedly said: "Of course what you said is absolutely correct, but does it have anything to do with the question asked by the disciple just now?"

"Yes!" Zhang Ximeng said: "To make rules, there must be a center... For example, the anchor of a ship must be anchored in one place so that it can be extended. Otherwise, it will be changed day and night and constantly changing. What kind of rule is this?"

Zhu Biao was taken aback, frowned and said: "The anchor you are talking about is the emperor?"

"That's right!" Zhang Ximeng said, "That's why I said that the four peoples are equal, and men and women are equal. But I said that the emperor governs the world based on the will of the people. I didn't say that the emperor is the same as the people, because if they are the same, there is no legal law." Be well behaved! Our current imperial court revolves around His Majesty."

Zhang Ximeng's teaching method, after hundreds of years, is obviously problematic.

But at the moment, it is impeccable, even natural.

A country must have a monarch.

Or simply put, the country is an illusory concept for most ordinary people, and it is difficult for them to understand what a country is.

At this time, it is necessary to visualize the country as a person, just like turning the phenomena of wind, rain, thunder and lightning into individual gods, so that people can easily understand.

The truth is similar, the emperor is the embodiment and representative of the country.

Then through the mouth of the emperor, express the will of the country.

Zhu Biao is very talented and has supervised the country for many years. He can naturally understand that only by such an arrangement can the complex concept of the country be within reach.

"Sir, my disciples can barely understand now that the emperor should be different from the common people... But, since the country is tied to the emperor, the emperor is uneven. Throughout the ages, there have been emperors like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and some Idiot kings like Qin Ershi and Tang Xizong. Once they fall on these mediocre lords, won’t the established rules collapse and disappear?”

Zhu Biao leaned forward and asked earnestly, "Sir, how can we avoid being foolish and ruining our ancestors' foundation?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly, "My lord has talked with me about this issue for countless times. He hopes that I can teach His Highness and the emperor's grandson. He hopes that the Zhu family will have a wise king and a holy master for generations, so that the Zhu family can be preserved for generations to come!"

"That's impossible!" Zhu Biao said directly, and then he felt that it seemed inappropriate, so he could only add: "I mean, the descendants of the Zhu family, how can every generation have a Mingjun? And even if they are talented, It also needs good teaching. May I ask who has the mind and knowledge like a gentleman? My disciples think that it is the father who takes it for granted."

The corner of Zhang Ximeng's mouth smiled, how could he not think of things that Zhu Biao could think of... But there are some things that he can't talk to Zhu Yuanzhang, and he shouldn't say too much.

Now that Zhu Biao asked, Zhang Ximeng also smiled slightly, "His Royal Highness, have you heard a saying that officials like to say? Make a lot of mistakes, make a few mistakes, and it's not bad if you don't do it?"

Zhu Biao was stunned for a while, this is not a good word, but at present, it has an unusual meaning.

"Sir, do you mean... if the emperor does less and does nothing, nothing will go wrong?"

Zhang Ximeng nodded slightly, "Indeed!"

"Then, what does Mr. Na mean, could it be that the emperor is not allowed to touch specific government affairs?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "Your Highness, I want to know, is Your Highness willing to step down from power?"

Zhu Biao pondered slightly, then shook his head and said, "Sir, I'm afraid that no one is willing to be reduced to a marionette. And I have another worry, even if it is true as the civil officials say, the holy emperor will hang his clothes and hand over his hands, and the world will be in order... there will be no civil servants." Taking advantage of the opportunity to cause chaos, ignoring the emperor, and even imitating Wang Mang and Dong Zhuo, causing even greater chaos, that is not a blessing in the world!"

Zhang Ximeng laughed and said, "Since your Highness has thought of this, why do you still ask me?"

Zhu Biao was very surprised. He was stunned for a long time before he understood Zhang Ximeng's meaning. He could only blushed and said, "Disciple, I want to ask Mr. if there is a way to achieve long-term peace and stability?"

Zhang Ximeng pondered for a while, then shook his head, "His Royal Highness, any policy will lose its shape after decades of operation. Take the laws and regulations enacted at the beginning of the country as an example, there are already too many things that need to be reviewed and revised now, and there are not many things that need to be supplemented. It counts. Instead of looking for a long-term peace and stability, Your Highness, it is better to take advantage of the fact that you can still do things now, seize the time, and do more things that are beneficial to the long-term. Even if one day, distortions and changes will inevitably occur, you still have enough wealth to spend slowly, Your Highness What do you think?"

Zhu Biao shook violently!

To be honest, he never expected that he would get such an answer from Zhang Ximeng, but after careful consideration, it seemed to be a matter of course.

Zhang Ximeng advocated the equality of the four peoples, but he never said that the emperor should be the same as the people, and in fact it is impossible.And without a person who can make the final decision, the big guys will only fall into infinite wrangling if they say that the public is right and the woman is right.

Just like now, it is impossible to set some rules and expect the future emperor to be obedient and obey the precepts of the ancestors!

After all, how many old Zhu Ding's ancestral precepts have been overturned?

But then again, expecting the Son of Heaven to always be on top, to be able to act arbitrarily, is just wishful thinking.After all, looking at the history of Ming Dynasty, it started from Xiaozong, or even earlier, the world is not the emperor's final decision... Wuzong and Sejong, the cousins, tried to fight, but Wuzong fell into the water, Sejong is more interesting Some, after experiencing the Renyin Palace Change, were almost strangled to death by the maids, and then became honest and devoted themselves to cultivating the Tao.

There is no way to change it, only to lie flat.

Then it took another few decades, and finally disappeared.

A dynasty, after all, has a lifespan limit, it's hard to go against the sky!

So from Zhang Ximeng's point of view, Zhang Ximeng is unwilling to let him give up his pursuit of fairness, succumb to interest groups, and transform from a dragon-slaying boy into a dragon.

He also doesn't think that making a decree can restrict everyone and solve major issues for generations to come.

In Zhang Ximeng's heart, his greatest hope is to seize the present, try to be a good example, and govern the country well.As for the descendants of future generations, if they have the ability to learn, or even excel in the blue, that is their ability. If they can't do it, it can only be said that it is God's will.

In conclusion, there is no end to fairness, and there is no end to governing the country!

This is what Zhang Ximeng wanted to tell Zhu Biao... After returning from Zhang Ximeng's place, Zhu Biao finally started to act five days later.

Facing the verdict submitted by the Ministry of Education, he directly overturned it.

"Chen Di knew the lies, but encouraged Yu Ben to slander the father and the generals with books. This is not a matter of casual inappropriate words. He scolded his father with his son, and he is treasonous! I think he should be punished for treason!"

When Sun Yan heard this, he was startled suddenly, because the crime they drafted was at most [-] sticks, and he was sent outside the Great Wall.Although for a person in his seventies, it is enough to kill him, and it is also enough to warn the world.But Zhu Biao is still not satisfied, and he wants to punish him for treason!

You must know that plotting a great treason is the crime of destroying the Nine Clans!

"Your Highness, Chen Di can be regarded as an incorruptible official. Can you make an exception so as to show His Highness's generosity?"

"No need!" Zhu Biao said coldly: "He has the right to die, and there is no need to show mercy. Those who do the same thing as him will do the same! Favoritism and fraud are not allowed, and extrajudicial favors are not allowed!"

Then Zhu Biao added: "Tell the following, let them come up with a solution as soon as possible about the inheritance, even if it involves the royal family, it doesn't matter, what needs to be done, what to do!"

Sun Yan shook his body violently, and quickly bowed, "I...obey!"

Chapter 887 Liquidation of Royal Assets

Zhu Biao said that extrajudicial favors were not allowed, and he basically nailed the coffin boards. Sun Yan took the order and returned to Zhongshu Province to convey his opinions.

Among the several ministers, including Luo Furen, they all frowned, very worried.

"Yuanfu, Chen Di has been in power for many years. From taxation to household administration, he has handled too many affairs. There are not a few people who advocate the same idea as him. If it is punished as conspiracy, I am afraid that the involvement will be too great and bloody." It flows like a river. You, why don't you fight with His Highness?"

Of course Luo Furen wasn't standing with Chen Di, but when the butcher's knife fell and heads rolled, he couldn't help hesitating.The rest Qian Tang, Mao Gui, Yang Ji, Wang Jin and others also frowned.

Senior officials in Shangshu have already stood at the top of civil servants, and it is only natural to take care of their subordinates.

If they were facing Zhu Yuanzhang, they wouldn't dare, but facing Zhu Biao, they could still win a point... Only Hu Weiyong, with his eyelids lowered, seemed to be asleep, and didn't say a word.

Sun Yan looked at it, but in the end there was nothing he could do about it. He didn't know when it would start, but this one had become a dead wood, just waiting to return home from his post.

"My lords, you asked me to compete with His Highness, but I would like to ask you, how can I fight? The second son of the Grand Master has been taken by His Majesty for the position of commander... He is just admonishing His Majesty, saying that someone from His Majesty's side... The traitor, instigating Your Highness, slandering His Majesty and honorable persons, is to seize power and force His Majesty to truly abdicate! This case cannot go on, and you cannot come up with a convincing conclusion. Where are you going to put Your Highness? Put us where?"

These few words of Sun Yan were resounding, making everyone suddenly realize...that's how it is!

This kid Zhang Chengtian made such a fuss, in fact, he gave Zhu Biao a step down and solved the problem.It is logical to deal with this case strictly.And on the surface, the Grand Master's Mansion lost a commander, and the second son suffered a loss.

This matter can be big or small, Zhang Ximeng doesn't care if he doesn't care, but if he wants to make use of it, the group of people sitting here really can't bear it.

Whether Grand Master Zhang will make a move depends on the actions of everyone present.

Inadvertently, such a clever game was set up, I don't know if it was taught by Zhang Taishi, if not, then this Second Young Master Zhang has extraordinary skills, a young evildoer!

The success rate of the Grand Master's Mansion is really terrifying!

Now that everyone is riding on the back of a tiger, Zhu Biao has to explain to Lao Zhu, and he can't do without checking, and the officials have to explain to the Taishi Mansion, so they can't relax.

All in all, for the sake of your own life, don't hold back!

check it!

Everyone quickly unified their opinions. First of all, around the case of Chen Di, they thoroughly investigated those who were close to him and colluded with him. Then they strictly investigated the Ministry of Education and Culture, and found out officials who had questionable ideas.

In addition, Sun Yan also asked Qian Tang to draw up a long article on the past 20 years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, and then submit it to the Taishi for review, and finally submit it to His Majesty. After passing it, it should be used as the most important teaching material, from top to bottom. study.

The government made arrangements here, and Sun Yan even called Luo Guanzhong to ask his opinion on how to rectify the literary world...

From top to bottom in the Ming Dynasty, a gust of wind blew up... In just half a month, more than 100 officials were taken down.

This is a big move that hasn't been done in many years.