Chapter 203: How about poking a hornet’s nest in Volume B?
Feng Ziying’s words made the atmosphere in the whole room light up. Even Guan Yingzhen couldn’t help but shake his head and smile.
Yes, isn’t this the goal pursued by the academy?
If you think there is something wrong with the situation reflected in the academy's article, you are welcome to refute it, and you can even have a face-to-face debate.
Of course, it goes without saying that you have won. Even if you really lose, it will be an honor even if you lose.
At least it proves that Qingtan Academy dared to challenge various ministries of the imperial court. This courage can be regarded as a model for scholars.
Once this kind of influence spreads, the impact on the entire Shilin can be imagined.
It can be said that every word of this article is meticulous and it took so much effort to pinpoint the most challenging, sensitive and controversial issues. It is to hit the mark with one hit and arouse debate among important officials within the imperial court. It is to have these. The topic ferments to the maximum extent and then spreads.
We are not afraid of controversy or counterattack, and we welcome discussion.
As long as the topic spreads, influence and reputation will naturally come out, and the purpose of the academy will be achieved.
Of course, the academy does not use any means to expand its reputation and influence. At least it spends a lot of thought on the topic selection and preparation, and it is truly from the perspective of criticizing the current ills. If it can take this opportunity to truly promote the imperial court to do this, Making changes is also a merit.
"Ziying, I know your purpose and intention. Well, I agree with these issues, but you must keep one thing in mind. Don't forget your true heart and become nitpicking. What is the purpose of our study? If we are poor, we can be good for ourselves; if we are rich, we can help the world. Now we obviously cannot aim to be good for ourselves. So when we really have the ability to achieve our goals, how should we realize our ideals?"
Guan Yingzhen’s words actually have some reminder and teaching meaning, reminding everyone not to forget their original intention and long-term goals in order to achieve short-term goals.
Including Feng Ziying, Lian Guoshi, Han Jing, He Fengsheng, Chen Qiyu and others were all awe-inspiring, and obviously agreed with Guan Yingzhen's views.
As a means, there is nothing wrong with this in order to gain greater influence, but it cannot go to the other extreme and forget the purpose of this means. It is still necessary to firmly identify problems and reform shortcomings, so that the court and The people benefited from it.
Guan Yingzhen was overjoyed to see all the disciples remembering this with solemnity. The ambition of students at this age is often the purest and most unsophisticated, but when they embark on the official career, can they still do it? Maintain such enterprising spirit? Will he be infiltrated by the filthiness of the world and lose his original intention?
It’s just that no one can give an accurate answer to this kind of question, and everyone will spend their whole life handing in the answer sheet.
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"It's interesting. Is this Qi Chengfeng and Guan Dongxian leading a group of disciples to subvert the imperial plan?" He coldly threw a stack of manuscripts on the desk, and the old man with chicken skin and black hair put his body aside contemptuously. , "Boxiao, how did these things get to you?"
"Looking back, Mr. Fu, this is what the Minister of Qi gave to me when I was discussing the issue of pay for the nine-border army." Zheng Jizhi, the Minister of Household Affairs, said calmly: "The Minister of Qi is devoted to the country, and I understand that, but it's just that Being eager for success may not be a blessing to the court."
Shen Yiguan muttered: "Bo Xiao, in your opinion, what is Qi Chengfeng planning to do? And your little fellow, Guandong Xian, who takes over as the headmaster of Qingtan Academy, is about to cause a stir. Is something big coming? I heard that Zhou Yongchun also went to Qingtan Academy?"
A series of questions made Zheng Jizhi difficult to answer, and he hesitated before saying: "In my opinion, Dongxian is probably not able to do this action alone. Qi Chengfeng has only been back as an official for a few months, and this wait It would be difficult to publish this article without careful planning. I have to say that all the examples and specific shortcomings listed in it exist, but..."
Zheng Jizhi didn’t say any more, and couldn’t say any more.
He has long since stopped wanting to be the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. In the Zhou Dynasty, he could be any official, but he could not be the Hall of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the minister of the left and right.
If you become the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, you will lose half of your life. It is really life-threatening. The people who block the Ministry of Finance's office every day can send out a long queue. The same people who wait at your door can also make you not think about it. Rest before setting time.
"But what, isn't there just too many people who have benefited, and everyone is staring at it? Are you and I involved in it? What?" Shen Yiyuan sneered contemptuously: "Besides, this is the old system, you and I Can I change it at will?"
“Sir, Chief Assistant, if this continues, I’m afraid there will really be chaos in Jiubian.” Zheng Jizhi couldn’t help it.
Although he had already written his resignation, the emperor never approved it. Instead, he encouraged him to continue to share the emperor's worries.
The problem is that he asked himself that he did not have such ability. It is difficult for a clever woman to make a meal without rice. The Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs was not done by humans.
He also heard that Qi Yongtai originally intended to come to the Ministry of Finance to serve as the left minister. He was looking forward to it, but he was asked to go to the Ministry of Personnel.
Zheng Jizhi didn’t think Qi Yongtai could cause much trouble in the official department. As long as the structure of the court remained unchanged, the few people sitting in the cabinet remained the same, and the emperor had no big thoughts, then nothing would change much.
So he had long been exhausted mentally and physically, eager to retire to his hometown as soon as possible and recuperate, waiting for young men like Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen to come up and take over this mess.
Why doesn’t Shen Yiguan understand the problems and difficulties involved? It would really be a joke to be able to sit in this position and not even be able to see these things.
The question is, what can we do after seeing it? In the past twenty years, the Emperor went to the south of the Yangtze River six times and spent countless money. He caused such a huge famine and dug such a big hole. Who will carry it? Do you really think those businessmen are good people?
In the past twenty years, countless people have tried to lift this lid. Which one has succeeded? One crop after another, the person who died for this is afraid that the tree on the grave will be ten feet high, right?
Do you really think that after the new emperor ascends the throne, you can go through more troubles?
Shen Guanyi really doesn't have the energy anymore. It's enough for him to go through this kind of thing once. I don't dare to say it was bloody, but countless people have lost their jobs and no one can take good advantage of them.
Well, there are still people who can get favors, and those officials waiting in line can take some chances.
Thinking of the issue of paying the Nine-Border Army, Shen always had a headache. This was also an unsolvable problem. Where would the money come from to fill this hole? The emperor's example of mining and tax supervision. Who didn't know that there were huge risks involved here, but everyone remained silent. Sounds like, only those stupid young people from the Metropolitan Procuratorate who don’t understand worldly affairs are able to make headlines all the time, is that useful?
If anyone dares to say that he can solve the nine-border military pay problem, he may be able to persuade the emperor to withdraw the mine and tax supervisors, but who can?
If he really could, the person in front of him wouldn't be clamoring to resign and become an official.
Hand deep down, Shen Guangxi does not think there is a problem in establishing tax supervisors and mine supervisors.
The Ming system followed by the Great Zhou Dynasty itself has some problems. The commercial tax rate and how to collect it have been controversial since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Until now, there has been no result. In the end, the model of the previous Ming Dynasty was followed, and the consequences are obvious. .
Those merchants from Jiangnan and Shanxi are all very fat and have no intention of serving the country and relieving the emperor's worries. They are also quite powerful in the court. This scholar, Lin Wenchen, is a sanctimonious person in name, but behind the scenes, he is doing the businessman's business. I don’t know how many.
Thinking of this, Shen Yiguan couldn't help but laugh at himself. He said he was fair and aboveboard, but didn't his wife and nephew also have countless livelihoods? But he could only turn a blind eye and pretend not to know.
With a deep sigh, Shen Guanyi opened his slightly cloudy but still energetic eyes, and after pondering for a long time, he said: "Bo Xiao, this matter is easy to keep quiet and not easy to move. Let's leave it there. If Qi Chengfeng really wants to fight, Whatever his idea is, he will never succeed. No matter how much he can dance alone, what will happen if no one agrees with him?"
"Master Chief Assistant, I'm afraid it won't be so simple, then the Procuratorate..." Zheng Jizhi reminded.
"I know, I will go and say hello to Qiao Yingjia. I believe the personal friendship between Qi Yongtai and him will not affect his judgment. It would be unwise to do something when he knows he cannot do it." Shen Yiguan weighed it.
"Of course, I also know that Qiao Yingjia's side is not so easy to deal with. He has to explain everything. I'm afraid those censors are already as excited as mad dogs by now, but I want to give him a clear answer. There is a line that cannot be crossed and the overall situation must be considered.”
The gang of stupid young people in the Metropolitan Procuratorate are not easy to deal with. When Qiao Yingjia takes office as a new official, it is impossible for the first shot to fail. I am afraid that some people need to be found to sacrifice the flag. Thinking of this, Shen Yiguan feels a headache.
There is still a need to go and report to the Emperor, so that the Emperor does not think that he has deliberately indulged himself. The Emperor should be able to understand his intentions, but he also needs to report to the Emperor. I hope the Emperor can understand his intentions clearly. With good intentions, suppress Qi Yongtai and Qiao Yingjia.
"Master Chief Assistant, I have to remind you, I'm afraid Qi Yongtai won't just come out so easily. You also know his temper. Even if this matter can be suppressed, he will definitely have other ways. ." When Zheng Jizhi stood up to say goodbye, he couldn't help but remind the other party: "You'd better find a time to talk to him. I don't think he is the kind of person who can't see the overall situation clearly or ignore the overall situation."
Looking at Zheng Jizhi's leaving figure, Shen Yiguan couldn't help but sigh again. He suddenly felt that the energy he had always boasted of being abundant seemed to be really lacking. Maybe he was really old?
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