Chapter 2774 The Gui Zi Juan is considered by all parties and is unstoppable

 For the Huguang scholars, a war against Mongolia may still be acceptable.

Especially after seeing such strong emotions and decisive attitude of the warriors, everyone knew that it was unrealistic to further disarmament and oppose a war with Mongolia.

  This is to shake the foundation of the country, and it is also the basis for Feng Ziying to be emperor.

The imperial examination system is quite controversial, but it is acceptable to the relatively pragmatic Huguang scholars. However, this reform of the imperial examination is too difficult to accept.

The addition of the law, if the proportion is not large, is barely acceptable, but what does it count for the investigation of things and financial planning?

It is either a heretical way or a merchant way. It should be listed in the imperial examination in a grand manner and requires all scholars to study. Doesn't this subvert the fundamental reason why scholars are scholars?

After Guo Zhengyu was suffocated, he glanced at Chai Ke and Yang Lian, who were still silent, and said slowly: "Xiu Ling, why are you so opposed to the reform of the imperial examination? Do you think that studying things and financial planning are heretical and unconventional?"

Yang He asked back: "Do you think that studying things and financial planning is something that scholars should learn? Shouldn't it be the way for merchants to make a living? Why do you have to learn it from scholars?"

Guo Zhengyu laughed, "How do businessmen make a living? Xiu Ling, we have all gone to see the Gyeonggi Coal, Iron and Military Industrial Complex's workshop in Zunhua with our own eyes. Now this workshop is equivalent to ten The output of iron materials produced in the entire country was ten times that of ten years ago, and the steel output was more than thirty times that of ten years ago. As the emperor said, this is the technological change brought about by Gewu. The same kitchen knife or hatchet, iron The price of plows has dropped to only 30% of the price five years ago, but the quality is much better. Steel and iron materials that we did not have enough for ourselves can now be exported to Nanyang, Japan and the grasslands at will, as long as we are willing , our cost is lower than that of any other country, even with shipping costs!”

Yang He frowned, "I know this, but why do we have to ask scholars to learn instead of businessmen?"

Guo Zhengyu sneered, "I agree with the emperor's point of view. In the future, the most important task of the government at all levels in the new dynasty is to meet the various needs of everyone from officials to the common people. For example, there must be no shortage of food everywhere, and there must be enough reserves to ensure that even if When a place suffers from floods and droughts, the imperial court can allocate grain reserves from other places to meet the needs of the people. Cotton, linen, and silk must be met as much as possible. Whether they are poor or rich, the price must be fair. For example, traveling, whether by carriage or boat, should be more comfortable, more convenient, and faster. Another example is..."

"... This requires the country to develop a lot of industries in all aspects, and local governments and the central government should promote the development of these industries through policies. But if our officials don't even know anything about these, they may even How can we supervise and govern those businessmen who are fooled and deceived at will? How can we supervise and govern them? We can't rely on the integrity and moral self-discipline of these businessmen, right?"

Yang He was blocked by Guo Zhengyu's words. After thinking for a while, he said: "It is not necessary for every scholar to learn these things. Scholars should still study classics and current affairs, understand the principles, and understand the general trend. This is the right thing to do.”

"But times are changing, and we need to accept some new things. Just like the current affairs were not included in the imperial examinations thirty years ago, but now who said that the current affairs should be abolished, do you think it is unacceptable?" Guo Zhengyu asked rhetorically.

Chai Ke and Yang Lian both nodded slightly.

"Before the emperor promoted the reform of the imperial examination, I also discussed it with him. He cited some examples, which made some sense. However, there is still a lot of controversy between the parties as to the proportion of the examination of objects and finance in the future imperial examination after the reform. , On this point, I don’t agree with the emperor’s too radical views. There can be laws and regulations on things, finances, and even laws, but they cannot shake the fundamental status of scriptures and meanings..."

Chai Ke expressed his own point of view, "But this is not the most important thing now. I believe that as long as we argue with reason, the emperor will make some concessions. What we need to consider now is, what will we do in the future from tomorrow?" What attitude should we adopt to face the new dynasty?"

A few people smiled bitterly. Everyone knew that this was the main issue that needed to be discussed when everyone gathered together today.

Now the minds of the scholars have been scattered. Compared with the warriors who have a unified attitude and a clear stand, the scholars are now a piece of scattered sand.

Not to mention Lian Guoshi, Pan Ruzhen, and Fu Shi, who are direct descendants of Feng Ziying, everyone in the Songjiang Gang has completely turned to Feng Ziying. Even among the Huguang scholars here, Guo Zhengyu has already made his attitude clear. In this case, the Huguang scholars must You must take a stand, otherwise you will fall into huge passivity in the future.

"It's time to make a decision." Yang Lian, who had always been taciturn, finally interjected: "Fei Bai (Xiong Tingbi)'s attitude is not advisable. He can't see the situation clearly and will only mislead himself and others. If my prediction is correct, tomorrow maybe except Han Except for a few people like Sun Liaoli, as soon as the emperor issues a conscription edict, everyone will rush to the trough like hungry horses. This is not related to the future interests of a certain person, but also to the fate of a place and a group. No one can Ignoring it, if you make the wrong step, it may be a disaster..."

Yang Lian’s status among the entire Huguang scholars was very special.

In terms of qualifications, he is the youngest, but his reputation and prestige are not low. Especially since he has been in the Metropolitan Procuratorate for a long time, he has developed a character that speaks without hesitation and is sure to hit the target. Even Guan Yingzhen and Chai Ke regard him with special eyes. . His words also hit the mark on the difficulties faced by the entire Huguang scholar community. A new dynasty is about to be established. If we cannot seize the opportunity, perhaps there will be no room for the Huguang scholar in this round of cabinet formation. The Huguang scholar will use it. The road that took many years to get into the cabinet starting from Guan Yingzhen will be destroyed again, and I don't know when I can re-enter in the next round.

 This was unacceptable to the scholars in Huguang, especially when Chai Ke was originally a cabinet minister.

Chai Ke finally nodded: "I have made up my mind. I will go to the palace tomorrow to clarify the position of our Huguang scholars. We agree to suspend disarmament and agree to a war against Mongolia. If we pass the imperial examination, the Huguang scholars will fully support it. In addition, on the issue of imperial examination reform We will have conditional support and hope that there will be a step-by-step process in promoting implementation. In addition, we also hope that the imperial court will further increase its investment in water conservancy facilities in Huguang when it expands overseas, and strive to reclaim more new land in Huguang. Ensure that Huguang becomes the most important granary of the new dynasty..."

This sounds like a deal, and it can be regarded as the conditions offered by the Huguang scholars, but in fact everyone understands that they have fully agreed to the conditions offered by Feng Ziying.

The only requirement for suspending disarmament and the conquest of Mongolia, making the imperial examination legal, and reforming the imperial examination is to increase investment in farmland water conservancy infrastructure in Huguang and build a Huguang granary. This is something that the new dynasty should be happy to see, so this also marks the success of Huguang scholars. People will fully support the new dynasty.

 This night, there were also many entanglements and disputes surrounding the attitude towards the new dynasty.

 It is not just scholars, but also includes many other interest groups.

Although the rise of the new dynasty is unstoppable, how to ensure that one's own interests in the new dynasty are not harmed, or even to seize greater benefits, what kind of price one will pay, what kind of conditions will be offered, all need to be carefully considered. This is not the benefit of one or two people, but involves the wealth and lives of a large number of people in a group.

"Old Shi, what do you have to worry about?" King Zhongshun crossed his legs and leaned on the pillow, and chuckled: "The emperor is not that cold-blooded and heartless, let alone what do we have to lose? After the eldest brother ascended the throne, He didn't give us a good look, and we didn't expect anything. Isn't it enough to guard this Haitong Bank and never waver in wealth for the rest of our lives? Now it's the eldest brother's lineage who is mourning for concubines. Well, there are probably some from the third brother's side. Disappointed, but don’t think about it, can it be that the civil servants are in power and they can’t reap the good fruits? Let me see, Ziying ascending the throne as emperor is still a good thing for our two brothers and our clan. If we throw away the burden of the surname Zhang, we If we continue to show our attitude and stand in line, how can the emperor not understand our feelings? The emperor will naturally remember this friendship."

“I can’t say I’m worried, it’s just that Brother Bago came to see me...” King Zhonghui shook his head.

"He doesn't have to worry anymore. The Niu family has taken the correct position this time. Niu Jizong is really ruthless and dedicated to restoring the glory of martial arts. This time he and the prince jumped up and down, and finally succeeded, but they The emperor must understand their thoughts, but to say that everything is based on their thoughts is probably a little overthinking."

King Zhongshun watched with cold eyes, some things could be seen more clearly than the insiders, "The support of the military is the foundation of the emperor, but the support of the military is the foundation of the emperor, but it is not what the emperor wants to see, but it is not what the emperor wants to see. It may not matter now, but in the future, the Privy Council and the Governor's Office will not matter. It has been set up, and the emperor must have a strategy on how to balance its power, and the two Ox Kings may be disappointed again by then."

King Zhonghui hesitated for a moment, looked at Sakon subconsciously, and then lowered his voice and said: "Zhou Peisheng is now following the emperor and is quite powerful. Some people in the palace are also gossiping, saying that he betrayed his master for glory..."

“The seller seeks glory?” King Zhongshun frowned, “What do you mean?”

"Well, it was said that he sold Concubine Quan to win the favor of the emperor and squeeze out Qiu Shi'an..." King Zhonghui blinked secretly, "Qiu Shi'an and Mei Yuexi are actually..."

King Zhongshun was dumbfounded. He didn't expect that his younger brother would still be thinking about this.

She is just a woman. No matter what her status was before, she is now in the new dynasty. What do you mean by muttering about this? Do you think Feng Ziying has moral problems? She slept with the woman of the former emperor and should not be the emperor?

Didn’t he know that Feng Ziying was having an affair with Concubine Tsuen? Mei Yuexi also wants to hook up with Feng Ziying, doesn't he know?

If his moral obsessiveness reaches this level, King Zhongshun will really wonder whether Feng Ziying can be emperor for a long time.

 (End of this chapter)