Chapter 417 Who Will Destroy the World?
It felt great to face all the officials alone. Jiang Qingzhi watched the officials leave with a lingering feeling.
"Let's go." Zhu Xizhong hooked his arm around his shoulder and said, "You've been in the spotlight today, be careful that someone will put you in a sack tonight."
Jiang Qingzhi was then forced by everyone to treat everyone to a meal, but a eunuch brought a summons from Emperor Jiajing.
"See, it's not that I'm stingy, it's just that the timing is wrong." Jiang Qingzhi spread out his hands.
Everyone watched him follow the eunuch away, and someone whispered, "It seems that Long Wilbur started the dispute alone today."
Zhu Xizhong nodded silently, and Wang Yiqi said, "I don't know what the rules are, Your Majesty."
"We can still learn from the past." Zhu Xizhong said, "But the Ming Dynasty has already suffered from deep-rooted problems. If we don't scrape the bone to heal the wound, I'm afraid it will be difficult to recover."
Jiang Qingzhi followed the eunuch to Yongshou Palace. The Taoist priest had already changed into his Taoist robe and was pondering over a few pills.
"Your Majesty, please eat less of this." Jiang Qingzhi advised.
"This is the Great Dao Golden Elixir." Emperor Jiajing's eyes were somewhat intoxicated, but he soon sobered up. He looked at Jiang Qingzhi with his hands behind his back, "Why?"
Jiang Qingzhi remained silent.
"The reconstruction of martial arts has triggered a backlash from military heroes and generals, and Confucianism is fanning the flames. But you chose this moment to stir up a dispute over the new policy, to attack Wei and save Zhao?"
Emperor Jiajing said with amusement: "The military strategy is good, but the timing is wrong."
He paced slowly, "Aren't you afraid of the combination of civil and military forces? Once the generals and military officials join forces with the literati, the world will be in turmoil in an instant. Have you ever thought about it?"
"I have thought about it." Jiang Qingzhi said, "Through the martial arts, we can see that there are three types of people in the court. One type is the opponent, that is, the staunch defender of Confucianism. One type is a Confucian disciple, but has a conscience in his heart. The third type is the fence-sitter, who does not stand on the side. Today, those people provoked a dispute between civil and military officials, so I took the opportunity to guide the topic to the new policy..."
“You want to bring in the third type of people?”
Taoist priest!
Jiang Qingzhi felt that he was almost transparent in front of Emperor Jiajing, "Yes."
But Jiang Qingzhi has another intention. With the development of Mohism, subsequent actions will become more and more numerous and larger.
At times like this, it is important to know who your friends are.
To differentiate and unite all forces that can be united is what Jiang Qingzhi wants to do most at the moment.
Today, more than 20% of officials are on this side, which is much more than last time.
Justice is in the hearts of the people, and justice has many supporters... What our ancestors said is absolutely correct.
"But you forgot that by asking these people to line up early, you also made them targets of those people."
"Yes." Jiang Qingzhi did not deny this, "But His Majesty is here!"
Are you going to just sit there and do nothing?
Pull one faction, beat another, and tie those people tightly to your own chariot. Isn't it great?
"Cunning!" Emperor Jiajing pointed at him, his eyes dark, "The timing is too early."
Jiang Qingzhi remained silent. In his opinion, the time to act was not too early or too late.
"When I was young, I thought just like you. I was so passionate that I couldn't wait to start the reform. But... it ended in disgrace."
"You are already very..." Jiang Qingzhi wanted to praise the master, but he didn't know how to start.
At that time, Emperor Jiajing faced all the officials alone, with Empress Dowager Zhang stabbing him in the back from behind, but he still fought against all the officials on equal terms and later won the battle.
If this kind of fighting power were placed in the former Song Dynasty, it would shame Emperor Renzong and Emperor Shenzong.
"Do you think the time has come today?" Emperor Jiajing shook his head. "In fact, in my opinion, there has never been any time, and there is always a time."
Jiang Qingzhi was stunned, thinking, what kind of riddle is this Taoist trying to play with me?
Emperor Jiajing glanced at him and asked, "Why do you want to be so public?"
Jiang Qingzhi's mind suddenly buzzed, and he looked up, "It quietly entered the village... like spring rain, moistening everything silently, and unknowingly made the world full of spring breeze... full of vitality."
Emperor Jiajing said calmly: "Many times, we just do it without saying it."
Jiang Qingzhi understood.
"My minister retire."
"You're not going to eat before you leave?"
"What are we having for dinner today? Hey, Old Huang, I'm distracted."
Huang Jin, who was in a daze, suddenly woke up, "What?"
"What are we having for lunch today?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.
"Let's go ask." Huang Jin didn't know either.
After he left, Jiang Qingzhi said, "I didn't expect that Old Huang would also have such a passionate moment."
Huang Jin's unexpected choice of side today was shocking, even Dao Ye was quite surprised.
"He knows his limits and when to advance and retreat. He lost his composure today because he was probably thinking about the past and the difficulties I faced." Emperor Jiajing narrowed his eyes, "Back then... the officials headed by Yang Tinghe were full of pride, but they all vanished under my counterattack.
Times have changed, but today the officials in the court have learned the lesson of Yang Tinghe and his son. You also saw today that they chose to remain silent, waiting for me to mention the new policy. "
Emperor Jiajing frowned, "If I nod today, do you know what will happen next? The whole world will be in turmoil!"
"You ignorant boy, you think I can do whatever I want just because I control the imperial guards? Once I take action in the capital, the Confucians will be in danger, and the world will be in turmoil and full of war!"
"Yes."
The food was served, and Jiang Qingzhi ate and drank to his heart's content, causing Daoye to eat an extra bowl of rice as well.
"Chang Wei Bo, come often next time." Huang Jin sent him out and said sincerely. With Jiang Qingzhi around, the Taoist could eat more at every meal.
"Aren't you afraid that I'll eat and take everything?" Jiang Qingzhi said with a smile.
"We can also go to Xin'an Lane to confiscate it, right?" Huang Jin stood side by side with him and suddenly lowered his voice, "Your Majesty has been very busy recently, frequently summoning Lu Bing and Rui Jingxian to inquire about the attitudes of the officials and the news of the generals. The whole world rests on your Majesty's shoulders... Let's just be patient."
Jiang Qingzhi nodded, "I know."
"It's good that you know." Huang Jin said, "You were reckless today." Jiang Qingzhi said, "If it happens again, I will still choose the same thing."
Huang Jin relayed this message to Emperor Jiajing.
Emperor Jiajing said calmly: "I have walked out of the cage I have drawn for myself, and I look around at the Ming Dynasty. Then I will see who among the civil and military officials in the court are my people and who are my enemies.
Qingzhi has two purposes for provoking disputes today. One is to get the ministers to take sides so that they can divide and rule later. The other is to test the waters by throwing out the topic of the New Deal to see how the court, and even the world, will respond. "
He played with the pill, then stood up and walked out of the hall.
In the cold wind, Frosty Eyebrows came running hurriedly.
"I thought you were not going home." Emperor Jiajing leaned over and picked up Shuangmei, stroked it, and whispered: "How will the world respond? How will the Ming Dynasty respond?"
……
After lunch, Emperor Jiajing received the news.
"Everywhere in the capital is discussing the new policy. They all say that Chang Wei Bo is a sycophant who deceives the emperor. If Your Majesty launches a new policy, it will inevitably repeat the mistakes of the former Song Dynasty. If the Ming Dynasty perishes, it will surely perish at the hands of sycophants."
Although Jiang Qingzhi was unlucky, Lu Bing was not happy at all.
He looked solemn, "Many people even shouted that they wanted to conquer Long Wilbur."
That is physical destruction.
"They didn't dare to come to me, so they vented their anger on Qingzhi." Emperor Jiajing asked, "Did anyone go to Xin'an Lane?"
Lu Bing shook his head, "Not yet discovered."
Rui Jingxian came, his face pale, "Your Majesty, I was surrounded by people before, and those people shouted to kill the treacherous ministers, and some even dared to push me..."
"It looks like the storm is quite strong." Emperor Jiajing said calmly, "Where's Qingzhi?"
Rui Jingxian glanced at Lu Bing, and Lu Bing remained silent.
Damn Lu Bing!
The Embroidered Uniform Guard did not have the mission to monitor Xin'an Lane, and the Taoist priest did not have such an arrangement, so it was fine for Lu Bing to keep silent.
Rui Jingxian was a family servant, but he had to speak up, "I happened to learn that Lord Chang Wei was reportedly preparing to leave the city."
"Why did he leave the city?" Emperor Jiajing narrowed his eyes and asked, "To hide from the limelight?"
But then news came that the two princes went to Xin'an Lane.
"These melon seeds!"
Emperor Jiajing glanced at Huang Jin, who seemed a little nervous, and asked, "What are you worried about?"
Huang Jin said: "I am worried that the two princes' stance will make those people completely give up on the royal family."
Don't forget how the prince went.
Emperor Jiajing remained silent for a long time.
……
"My Lord, are you going to leave the city to avoid the limelight?" Even when facing his boss, Xu Wei's mouth was still spewing venom.
Jiang Qingzhi, dressed in a tight suit and holding a whip, felt that Xu Wei's misfortune in history was justified. "The sun is shining so well, why don't you go out of the city for a stroll? Is this a good time?"
"Isn't the sun the same wherever it is?" Xu Wei was about to continue spitting venom when Sun Chonglou turned around and said, "Old Xu, you talk too much!"
"Haha!" Xu Wei laughed and actually stopped.
Sure enough, one thing comes down to another.
Hu Zongxian couldn't help but smile.
"Xu Wei is at home." Jiang Qingzhi said. Xu Wei was stunned. "How can you be without me?"
"I'm here." Xia Yan changed into tight clothes, looking somewhat... how should I put it! He looked like a butler.
But the real housekeeper was standing at the side door at this moment, smiling and saying, "I'm sorry, my uncle has something to do today and can't go."
The man outside the door smiled and said, "My master asked me to tell Uncle that the weather is not right, be careful!"
Fu Cheng's smile remained unchanged, "Thank you very much."
"polite!"
After closing, Fucheng told Jiang Qingzhi.
"The weather is not right?"
"Yes, that person hinted that his master was a warrior." Fu Cheng said: "He wore a ring on purpose and raised his hand several times on purpose."
"The warriors actually warned Lord Earl?" Xu Wei was startled, and then he covered his forehead. "Today Lord Earl fought against all the ministers, and his words justified the warriors... The decline of the world began with the civil officials and the literati, and the warriors just followed the trend."
Xia Yan stroked his beard and smiled: "The world is destroyed by scholars, and using scholars to control the military is ridiculous. These words will surely inspire the martial arts of the world. Qingzhi's unintentional act has brought him a lot of green shade."
……
"My lord, those two said they couldn't come because of something at home. Besides, they also said..." The servant hesitated to speak.
Qiu Luan called a gathering of old brothers today, but two of them didn't come. He said coldly: "Just repeat what you said."
"Yes." The servant felt relieved. "They said that Jiang Qingzhi's words were right... The decline of the world has nothing to do with us warriors. It was all caused by those scholars and officials.
For thousands of years, there has been only one person who has spoken for us. Damn it, even though this bastard wants to destroy my path as a disciple, he is also fair and square... From now on, I will have nothing to do with him, and our grudges will be over."
Qiu Luan's expression remained unchanged. The servant continued, "Another person said, are my children and grandchildren so bad? At worst, I can send them to martial arts training to start all over again. They have the military tactics passed down from their ancestors and the martial arts they have practiced since childhood. If they still cannot surpass those generals of ordinary backgrounds, then that is their fate."
Qiu Luan said coldly: "Isn't it good to just sit back and enjoy the wealth and honor?"
The servant bowed his head, "They said... After all, our ancestors fought for the Ming Dynasty. Now someone wants to build up the Ming Dynasty. Although I can't fight alongside him, I can't bear to hold him back. Tell Lao Qiu that I'm sorry!"
(End of this chapter)
