Chapter 936: Lackeys, tacit understanding
Tang Shunzhi was a free and easy person. He could talk freely with dignitaries, and walk side by side with peddlers and hawkers. They would eat at the same table and sleep soundly on the same bunk bed.
The so-called true celebrities are naturally elegant. In the eyes of scholars, true celebrities must have a certain level of elegance. The so-called elegance means that they should be arrogant wherever they go, associate with no ordinary people, and talk and laugh with great scholars.
But in Tang Shunzhi's view, there is no difference between people. They are all human beings. They all need to eat, drink, defecate and urinate, and they are all heading towards death.
He even felt that ordinary people lived more purely and sincerely than meat eaters.
That's right, it's sincere. Tang Shunzhi feels that people don't have to pursue fame, wealth and power in life, but should pursue inner peace.
This is also the truth he learned from the study of psychology.
"So-called Xinxue, so-called unity of knowledge and action... these are just techniques. What is the Tao?"
Outside the gatehouse, officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue listened attentively. They walked forward with their heads slightly lowered...
Tang Shunzhi was sitting in the room, and Menzi was standing with his hands behind his back.
"The Tao is the heart." Tang Shunzhi pointed to his heart, "Everything is for the enlightenment of this heart. What is enlightenment? Some people say it is enlightenment, enlightenment of life and death, enlightenment of everything in the world. That's not true. The so-called enlightenment is freedom from doubt."
The official from the Ministry of Rites could not help but ask, "Mr. Jingchuan, I also know a little about the Study of the Mind, and I feel that it is extremely difficult... It is so difficult to be free from doubts. Please teach me, sir."
Tang Shunzhi drank a sip of tea and said, "It is not difficult to be free from doubt. The reason why people are human beings is that they are different. In the eyes of a farmer, everything in the world is the same; in the eyes of a petty official, an official, a prime minister, an emperor, a businessman, a craftsman... the world is completely different.
The philosophy of mind is profound, but I think that it is just a stepping stone, a stepping stone for everyone to open the door to explore the light. After entering this door, farmers, petty officials... emperors and generals, everyone has his own way.
If a farmer feels that he has enough to eat three times a day and has nothing to ask for, then he has found his own light. If an emperor feels that the world is peaceful and has nothing to ask for, then he has found his own light..."
"This..." Everyone was stunned.
Is it true that the study of psychology is just an introduction?
These remarks are truly subversive.
What is Tao?
The Confucian Tao is the teachings of the ancient sages. If you have learned and comprehended the thoughts of the ancient sages, then you have attained the Tao.
But according to Tang Shunzhi, the so-called Tao is not some kind of knowledge, nor is it the thoughts of ancient sages, but whether you can find the place of your heart.
"That's all." Seeing everyone's stunned expressions, Tang Shunzhi said, "The world is a sea of suffering. All spiritual practice is to settle the heart that is suffering in the world of suffering. The Buddha also said that the Dharma is like a raft, which must be abandoned after crossing the river."
The official from the Ministry of Rites closed his eyes and murmured, "The Dharma is like a raft, which must be abandoned after crossing the river. The so-called Dao is nothing more than finding a place for one's heart to stay."
He opened his eyes and bowed respectfully, "Thank you for your teachings, sir. I will accept your teachings."
"We are happy to learn from you." Everyone bowed.
Tang Shunzhi smiled and said, "These are just my personal opinions. There is no need to do this."
The official from the Ministry of Rites looked up and looked at Tang Shunzhi with a sharp gaze, "Sir, are you willing to teach me? I am willing to be your running dog!"
Tang Shunzhi shook his head, "My whereabouts are uncertain. Besides, the so-called teaching means teaching the students knowledge. But someone said that knowledge, from the moment it is born, gradually becomes obsolete... I have wasted half my life, so I will no longer harm others."
"It has become obsolete since the moment it was born?"
Seeing that everyone was puzzled, Tang Shunzhi smiled and said, "This person said that we can learn from the wisdom of our predecessors, but we should not blindly follow them. We can learn from the ancients, but we must not copy them completely. We should have our own opinions..."
"This person is a heretic!"
"Haha!" Tang Shunzhi laughed. The official from the Honglu Temple could not help but ask, "Excuse me, sir, who said this?"
Tang Shunzhi pointed inside, "The owner of this place."
"Long Wilbur?"
Everyone couldn't help but look towards the lobby.
At this moment, three people just walked out.
After coming out, he turned around and saluted again.
Bow ninety degrees.
That look of gratitude was puzzling.
"Long Wei Bo's kindness..."
"It is the great grace of your Majesty and the great grace of the Ming Dynasty!" Xu Wei saw the guests off, coughed dryly, and corrected three mistakes.
"Yes." Sanjo said respectfully, "Lord Changwei is a scholar of great learning. I will stay in the capital for a while. If it is convenient, may I come and ask for your advice..."
Xu Wei laughed. Jiang Qingzhi didn't need to answer this question. He knew the answer. "If the uncle has time..."
The boss is busy and has no time to receive you.
"I am willing to wait." Sanjo said sincerely, "I am willing to clean the house when I have nothing to do every day."
This……
The official of the Ministry of Rites was surprised and asked, "Why do you, this envoy, intend to be a running dog of Long Wei Bo and his people?"
Jiang Qingzhi came out and San Tiao saluted again.
The Japanese were very polite. Seeing that the guards were quite satisfied, Jiang Qingzhi thought that the Japanese in later generations were also very polite. However, behind their politeness was cruelty.
After the officials from the Ministry of Rites and San Tiao left the Earl's house, someone couldn't help but ask, "Your Excellency, what do you think of Earl Changwei..."
Sanjo sighed, "If our country had a person like Chang Wei Bo, we wouldn't have ended up in this situation."
At the Bo Mansion, Jiang Qingzhi said with a smile, "Old Tang was giving a lesson just now?"
"Just talking casually." Tang Shunzhi was a carefree person and didn't take it seriously at all.
Menzi said, "Mr. Jingchuan, that is teaching the Dao. If those people understand the gratitude, they should accept you as their teacher from now on."
Tang Shunzhi shook his head and didn't mention the matter again.
"Uncle." The two princes just summarized their meeting in the hall. "Are you confused?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.
As for which of the two princes will take the throne, outsiders believe that Prince Yu has the best chance, after all, tradition dictates that the eldest son be crowned the heir.
But Prince Jing should not be underestimated. First, he is favored by the Taoist priest, and secondly, he has a mother who is in charge of the harem to help him. So he may be able to turn the tables.
Jiang Qingzhi, however, treated everyone equally, just like Dao Ye.
"My cousin is quite displeased with Japan. Now that Japan is in chaos, he is just sitting there watching. Why did you agree to help?" Prince Yu asked.
Jiang Qingzhi said: "In the art of using troops, the best is to defeat the unjust with the righteous. Some people say this is pedantic, but they don't know that this is the wonderful use of human hearts. I have the righteous, and the enemy has no righteousness. The morale of the army with the righteous is high. The army without the righteousness can only rely on greed and cruelty to maintain its morale..."
What is this and what?
Both princes were stunned.
Jiang Qingzhi laughed, "In short, if the Ming Dynasty wants to attack Japan, it must find an excuse, right?"
Prince Yu said, "We are sending troops on the pretext that Japan allowed Japanese pirates to harass the southern part of Ming Dynasty."
Jiang Qingzhi nodded, "What do you think, Old Four?"
King Jing said: "Only the Japanese pirates."
This was the only excuse of the Ming Dynasty. In their view, the expedition against the Japanese pirates would most likely be blocked by the court.
Why are you going to fight Japan if there is nothing else to do?
Are you bored?
Furthermore, Japan was listed as a country that would not be conquered by Emperor Taizu Gao. Could we attack it?
Jiang Qingzhi said calmly: "The Japanese emperor sent an envoy to ask for help... He is willing to regard the Ming Dynasty as his fatherland. This is a vassal state asking for help. Can the Ming Dynasty watch it die without helping?"
"But if we use this as an excuse to send troops to Japan, we will have to withdraw in the end, wasting countless money and food, but returning empty-handed."
"Yeah! Isn't this a loss-making deal?"
Tang Shunzhi smiled and thought that if the scholars heard the two princes' remarks, they would be furious and say... How can you compare national affairs with business? A gentleman does not talk about profit!
Qingzhi taught the two princes to be like this... I'm afraid those scholars and officials would never have imagined it in their dreams.
Jiang Qingzhi smiled, "First, Japan has great benefits, let's not talk about this benefit for now. Secondly, how can I let others sleep peacefully beside my bed? I should clean up the surroundings for future generations."
Japan has a silver mountain!
To be honest, if anyone dares to stop the dispatch of troops to Japan, Lu Song will fight him.
……
"Jiang Qingzhi actually agreed to help Japan!"
In the Zhilu, Cui Yuan said in disbelief: "How can such an important matter be decided by him alone? This is usurpation!"
Yan Song stroked his beard, and Yan Shifan raised his eyebrows, "Japan is in chaos... The Ming Dynasty sent troops, why? A war in the north wiped out the Ministry of Revenue. Jiang Qingzhi wants to raise troops again... Dad, Jiang Qingzhi once said that when there are many conflicts in the country, we can look outward."
"Direct the conflict to the outside." Yan Song nodded. "This is in line with Jiang Qingzhi's character. However, this matter is serious, and he shouldn't speak carelessly! Oh! Forget it, I will go to see His Majesty now."
Yan Shifan thought for a moment and said, "Dad, don't say anything more, just talk about this matter."
Let's stick to the facts and don't make things complicated... Cui Yuan was puzzled, "Jiang Qingzhi's words took away your majesty's authority, why are you covering up for him?"
Yan Shifan shook his head. "I don't know what he meant by saying this, but this person always plans before he acts. If things go wrong... maybe he and Your Majesty have a tacit understanding..."
Yan Song said: "For some reason, those people in the south concealed the envoy's affairs. The Japanese envoy went to visit Jiang Qingzhi as soon as he arrived in the capital. Everyone was caught off guard. There must be no tacit understanding."
Then Yan Song went to see the Taoist priest.
"...It is said that the Japanese envoy was quite respectful, even humble. Later, he even knelt down to ask for help. Long Wei Bo... nodded in agreement."
Such a major matter must at least be discussed within the Zhilu before the Emperor Jiajing can make a decision. It may even require the gathering of important officials to discuss it together.
This matter involves multiple departments. For example, if supporting Japan with weapons, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Works, and even the Ministry of Revenue would all have to be present to make some calculations.
Jiang Qingzhi is so fucking bold.
To be honest, Yan Song couldn't help but want to stab him, but thinking of Yan Shifan's explanation, he resisted the urge.
Yan Song lowered his eyes slightly and heard the sound of the Taoist priest picking up the memorial.
Then, say:
"understood."
In an instant, Yan Song felt a chill down his spine.
This is a tacit understanding!
Emperor Jiajing and Jiang Qingzhi had already reached a tacit understanding on the affairs of Japan.
But he, the prime minister, was kept in the dark.
Fortunately, I didn't stab him, otherwise I would be in disgrace now.
Yan Song was terrified.
After returning to Zhilu, Cui Yuan asked anxiously, "Is your Majesty furious?"
Yan Song sat down, looking exhausted.
"Donlou, you are right. His Majesty and Jiang Qingzhi have long had a tacit understanding about Japan."
Yan Shifan was not pleased, but looked solemn. "We have just fought a great war in the north, and now we are planning to attack Japan. What are your majesty and Jiang Qingzhi planning to do?"
(End of this chapter)
