Becoming a Saint by Leisure Reading - Chapter 801
[Chapter 775 Open the Sea!]
The court bell rings nine times, and all officials discuss politics.
It is another monthly court meeting, and at the same time, this is also the last big meeting of the Zhenghe reign. Therefore, in addition to officials with various duties, even Qinggui Benedict, who usually does not appear, got up early and headed towards the imperial city. rush to.
Most of these honorable nobles are hereditary titles of noble families and saints, and dynasties will change, but these families have been around for thousands of years, so only a small part of them are eligible to go to court.
But even so, the front of the palace was blocked for a while.
In order to deal with this situation, Ye Heng ordered to open two more side doors, but the convoy outside the palace gate would rather line up and go through the middle door than go through the empty side door.
“Hmph, I’m going on the majestic and righteous way, how can I go sideways!”
“Exactly, it’s right for us to enter the middle of the family!”
“This is the emperor’s test. You must know the truth that haste makes waste.”
” This side door is temptation, and we need to be careful!”
A group of Confucian scholars took this opportunity to admonish the juniors around them, telling them that going through the right door is where etiquette lies and what righteousness requires. When the juniors and officials who followed the court heard the words, they were immediately in awe of these great Confucians.
Sure enough, life is full of knowledge!
Just at this time, Youdao’s discordant voice sounded.
“Da da da da…”
A carriage appeared conspicuously on the road in front of the side gate, passed the crowd in front of the main gate calmly, and drove towards the palace.
“Hmph, a person with a wicked mind!”
“Hmph, a person who is opportunistic!”
“Hmph, a person who seeks to make ends meet!” One after
another cold snorts came from the carriage.
“Go and see, which family’s son is it, what official position is it?” An order came from a carriage with the banner of the saint’s grace, “Is there any etiquette under the eyes of everyone!”
“Then… I am It’s not blind, it seems to be the driver of Faxiang!” Someone rubbed his eyes and said.
“That’s right, isn’t the mastiff steward of Duke Anguo’s mansion driving the car? First-rank great sage!” Someone immediately recognized the mastiff Lingling who was driving the car.
“It’s Duke An, that’s right, it’s Duke An!” Suddenly
there was some commotion in the team in front of the main gate.
Just now, he was taught by those elders not to take shortcuts to save trouble, so why did An Guogong go to that side door now.
At this time, there was no sound in the carriage, and there was a dead silence, while outside the carriage, the juniors and young officials began to discuss.
…
“What are these idiots doing?” Chen Luo looked out of the carriage with a puzzled expression on his face.
If you don’t take such a big road, what are you going to do?
That is not the holy way!
At this moment, a child of an aristocratic family who followed his elder to court suddenly shouted loudly: “Mr. An, why did you take a shortcut!”
Chen Luo was taken aback, a shortcut?
After that, he looked at the side door in front of him, and then at the brigade in front of the main door, and instantly understood what happened.
“Old Mastiff, stop!” Chen Luo yelled, Mastiff Lingling stopped the carriage immediately, Chen Luo got out of the carriage, looked at the crowd, cupped his hands, and said: “The main entrance is congested, Your Majesty will open two more doors, everyone Why didn’t you come in?”
“Thus delaying the court meeting, wouldn’t it mean that we missed a major event?”
“Faxiang!” A young disciple said, “My grandfather said, we are following the dignified and righteous way, how can we go astray!”
Behind him The Daru in the carriage tightened his expression.
This grandson can’t have it!
Everyone looked at Chen Luo, who smiled faintly.
“You are paranoid!”
“The grand way is in the heart, not under the feet.”
“The way in the heart is the way under the feet; and the way under the feet cannot affect the way in the heart!”
“The way is in the heart.”
” When you see the main entrance, you feel that the way in front of the main entrance is the right way; but in my opinion, no matter whether it is the main entrance or the side entrance, it is the way to the Changming Palace in the end.”
“What I want to do is to reach the Changming Palace as soon as possible. How can you waste time in front of a door to talk about the well-being of the people in the world?”
“Is the Tao determined by the principles I pursue behind the door, or by the door?”
“It is you who restrict you Is the front door you see in your eyes, or the front door and side door in your heart?”
“The heart is the Tao, and the heart is the principle!”
After Chen Luo finished speaking, the team in front of the main door was arguing again, and many scholars looked at Chen Luo. Luo looked solemn.
They intuitively felt that although Chen Luo’s words sounded simple, but after thinking about it carefully, there were infinite truths.
At this time, another student shouted: “Faxiang, my grandfather said, haste makes waste!”
“That’s not what your grandfather said, it’s what the master said!” Chen Luo laughed, “But, I’m not too fast!” Is it?”
“Faxiang, my grandfather said that this is a test given to us by the emperor, and it is a temptation!”
Chen Luo sneered at this: “Your Majesty opened the three gates just for you to enter the court as soon as possible and start a discussion as soon as possible. Where is the temptation? ” !”
“Poorness leads to change, change leads to success, and generality leads to long-term success!”
“Ask yourself, have I hurt others by taking this path? Have I destroyed something? Is it more meaningful for the next thing to do?”
“If this answer tells you, no problem!”
“Then why don’t you take this road?”
“There is no road in the world. If there are more people walking, it will become a road.”
“I don’t know what you are hesitating about!”
After finishing speaking, Chen Luo said to Mastiff Lingling: “Old Mastiff, hurry up,”
“That pedantic spirit rushed to me!”
Mastiff Lingling quickly responded, holding up the whip , Shouted: “Drive!” The
carriage quickly passed through the side gate and entered the imperial city.
At this time, the many Confucian scholars in front of the main gate all had serious expressions, recalling what Chen Luo said just now in their minds.
“The heart is the Tao, and the heart is the reason!”
“There is no road in the world. If there are many people walking, it will become a road!”
And those three “is it”!
Afterwards, the vehicles lined up behind the queue slowly moved to the avenue in front of the gate.
Immediately, the righteousness on those vehicles was released, and there were faint fluctuations in the avenue.
Above the gate of the imperial palace, Sima Lie’s face was full of excitement.
Got it!
Originally, I just planned to give Zhenghe Li a perfect ending, but I didn’t expect that there would be unexpected gains.
Sima Lie hastily put forward the Spring and Autumn Annals, and recorded it on the bamboo book
—in the winter of the forty-seventh year of Zhenghe, at the last great court meeting, Minister Chen Gong was in front of the palace, discussing Daoism and opening up the style of new Confucianism, which can be called ” Two-door discussion”. Tai Shigong said: Although Luo is the master of martial arts, he still worships in the bamboo forest. He has a Confucian heart and seven apertures, and he has won the true teaching of Confucianism. This “discussion between the two sects” is deafening, and it will surely lead to the tide of Confucianism in the next thousand years.
Sima Lie took a deep breath, and continued to write——
My relatives saw it, luckily!
…
After Chen Luo made such a fuss, the traffic at the entrance was greatly relieved. When everyone entered the main hall, they found that Chen Luo had already closed his eyes and rested in the position of the minister, and many people were walking towards Chen Luo After one and a half teacher salutes, he returned to his seat.
This made the officials who came in in front of them very puzzled, and they quietly asked why.
After a while, almost everyone had arrived, at this time Hou An came out from the side of the hall, just smiled at Chen Luo, then came to the throne with a serious face, and shouted loudly: “The emperor is here! ”
Afterwards, surrounded by a group of guards, Ye Heng walked up to the royal stage, sat on the dragon chair, and all the civil and military officials in the hall bowed their hands to each other.
Ye Heng waved his hand: “Excuse me, gentlemen!”
“Today is the last big court meeting in the 47th year of Zhenghe. Let’s start!
” Your Majesty,
I have something to discuss!”
Chen Luo yawned.
This time, I slept for about an hour and a half when I returned to the cage, and I finally regained the lost energy from getting up early.
Rubbing his eyes, he saw several ministers arguing with each other.
It’s not over yet?
Then sleep a little longer.
The eyes of several officials in the bias office who maintained the order of the hall fell on Chen Luo, and then quickly turned away.
That’s the head, I can’t care about it!
Don’t tell me to be stern and selfless, do you know how hard it is for our Dharma practitioners!
He’s still a kid, still growing!
At this time, an official from the Ministry of Etiquette wanted to wake Chen Luo up, but he was immediately stopped by the person beside him and winked.
Is there something wrong with you!
Ever since Chen Luo became a Dharma minister, every time he gave a performance, he didn’t kill people’s heads!
Wake him up, who knows what will be checked again.
If he asks to play something again, according to the current rhythm of the bias, he will really be out of office.
Didn’t the princes and nobles of those aristocratic and holy families breathe a sigh of relief when he was sleeping?
Let him sleep, everyone is safe.
You see, His Majesty specially made those arguing people arguing less loudly!
The current Faxiang, the killing power is much more powerful than the military appearance!
…
Finally, at noon in the morning, the discussions in the hall gradually stopped.
Hou An glanced around and saw that no officials were planning to play, so he cleared his throat and was about to announce his retreat when a voice suddenly came: “Your Majesty, I have something to play!
” When did he walk out from the position of the Faxiang and stand in the hall.
Damn, you’re awake!
You are going to be the finale!
Many officials, especially the benefactors of the aristocratic and holy families, felt their hearts tighten and their necks feel cold.
I knew it!
This kid doesn’t go to court on weekdays, and once he goes to court, nothing good will happen!
Everyone’s eyes fell on Chen Luo, and Ye Heng also smiled and said, “Chen Aiqing, what do you want to play?”
Chen Luo bowed and said, “Please play, open the sea and sail!
” Rebuild the Cangwu shipping route!”
After saying this, the entire court was silent for a moment, and then there were discussions everywhere, and many people’s eyes were radiating vigilance.
“No!” At this time, an official stood up, bowed to Ye Heng, and said, “This discussion was made earlier, but it has been concluded!”
“Sea transportation is not feasible!”
Chen Luo looked at the official, not angry, He just asked lightly: “Why is it not feasible?”
“My Daxuan has thousands of miles of canals in the north and south!” The official said, “Besides, water transportation is the life of tens of millions of people, so it can’t be done!”
“Faxiang!” He looked at Chen Luo , gritted his teeth, and said: “As we all know, both Dongcang City and Wu City are your fiefdoms!”
“Are you doing this for your own personal gain?”
“You are worthy of the name of Qingtian!
” Don’t let your slander!”
“Your Majesty, calm down!” Chen Luo said calmly, “I legislate for the world, so naturally I won’t justify myself.”
“Cangwu Shipping, the two cities have indeed benefited, and this lord has doubts. Reason.”
“So…”
Chen Luo took out two memorials from his sleeve, and said, “Please play, Your Majesty will take back the fiefdom of Wucheng!
” Good at specialization, but I have already drawn up the regulations, and all the business of Dongcangcheng Seaport will be transferred to the household department of the main hall.”
“Only retain the responsibility of naval guards!”
“I hope Your Majesty will approve!”
Ye Heng was stunned, and looked at it. Eyeing Hou An, Hou An immediately stepped forward to fetch the memorial and handed it to Ye Heng. Ye Heng opened it, looked at it, and sighed softly.
“You don’t have to be like this…”
“Your Majesty!” Chen Luo shook his head, “Please give me your permission!”
“Your Majesty, Duke An!” At this moment, an official stood up, “I am from Wucheng, so I dare to speak bluntly.” ”
“Wucheng is proud of the Duke of An! Taking back Wucheng may hurt the hearts of everyone in Wucheng!”
“Why don’t we imitate Dongcang’s affairs, and the entry of Wucheng harbor also belongs to the Ministry of Households, how about it?”
Ye Heng nodded . Head: “It’s just right!”
At this time, the official who questioned Chen Luo frowned slightly, and said quickly: “Your Majesty, the matter of opening the sea has not yet been finalized, so there is no rush to discuss the matter of the harbor!”
After finishing speaking, he looked at Chen Luo. “Replacing the river with the sea, and destroying the river with fat, why is this the case!”
Chen Luo smiled softly: “Who said that the river is replaced by the sea?
”
“For example, now, the Wanli Canal has a total of 2,800 miles of ice. Once it enters the northern border, it takes a cargo of goods . It takes three boatmen to break the ice!
” The official said: “The boatmen have to pay for breaking the ice.”
“We know that the cost of breaking the ice is their food and clothing for the winter!”
“If everyone chooses to ship by sea at this time, what will they do?”
Chen Luo” I was taken aback for a moment”: “Don’t talk to the truth!”
The official panicked Chen Luo, and a sense of complacency suddenly rose in his heart.
I actually refuted Mr. An!
“The next official is not a war of words. Faxiang, you keep saying that you are for the people of the world, but isn’t this action ruining the livelihood of countless people!”
“It is true that the river transportation is somewhat inconvenient, but these things will also make the owner of the goods pay an extra two meters of silver.”
“Hegong looks hard, but there is money to earn.”
“Faxiang wants to ship by sea now, and those cargo owners will definitely switch to sea transportation because it is convenient. Even if the court can collect more taxes, it will not harm Hegong!
” The people strive for profit, Minister of Law!”
After finishing speaking, the official bowed deeply, his tone was mournful, and he looked compassionate.
As soon as he said this, the Enjue of many aristocratic and holy families also quickly saluted, saying in unison: “Be careful with the law, Your Majesty think twice!”
Immediately, many officials echoed.
Ye Heng glanced at Chen Luo with some embarrassment, and Chen Luo winked at Ye Heng.
Ye Heng: Huh? This kid is digging a hole again?
Yohoho, exciting!
It feels like it was when Yan Xiang was there.
My youth is back!
So Ye Heng coughed dryly: “Chen Aiqing, do you have anything to say?”
Chen Luo sighed heavily: “Did the silver taels added by the owner end up in the price
?” The rest of the common people in the land are not common people anymore?”
“You say that my action is to compete with the people!”
“Okay, what you say is the same!”
Chen Luo cupped his hands at Ye Heng and said, “Your Majesty, please play, let’s start !” The sea is open to navigation, and the Cangwu shipping route will be rebuilt.”
“However, please tell me again, this route is publicly owned by the imperial court!”
“Private ships are not allowed to enter the sea!”
After finishing speaking, he looked at the surprised faces and smiled. Said: “Maritime transportation will be used as my Daxuan’s strategic route to allocate bulk cargo from the north to the south.” “Set up the North-South Shipping Bureau
to manage the routes by segment!
”
Then set up the Hehai Mutual Aid Fund!”
“All related repair expenses such as canal congestion and icing will be borne by the Hehai Mutual Aid Fund!”
“With less transportation of large quantities of basic materials, the congestion of the canal will be greatly eased, and the canal’s safety will be improved. Efficiency.”
“Do you guys think that if you do this, you still compete with the people for profit?”
“As for the families engaged in bulk materials, the Shipping Bureau will bid for the required materials, and you still have your profits, but if you want to seek huge profits like before, I advise you to give up on this attitude!”
“Everything is for the people!”
“Does anyone have any comments?”
After Chen Luo finished speaking, his eyes looked around the entire hall coldly, no one dared to look at Chen Luo.
Afterwards, Chen Luo looked at Ye Heng again, saluted, and used his trump card.
“Your Majesty, there are indeed risks in the sea route!”
“My minister again, please set up the Supervision Department to cooperate with the three heavy law enforcement ships at the bias to cruise the sea and protect our fleet!”
After finishing speaking, Chen Luo seemed to say intentionally or unintentionally: “The private boats of the noble family and the holy clan should not be used any more. Let’s go to sea.”
“So as not to cause any misunderstanding.”
“The imperial court will take back the boats built by your family at the price! If the imperial court is short of funds, I can personally advance the payment!”
“I promise not to let these families who provide shelter for the human race Suffering!”
Ye Heng immediately understood Chen Luo’s meaning, pretended not to see those who wanted to argue, and said directly: “Chen Aiqing, how can you use your private wealth for national affairs!”
“You are still young, and you still want to Getting married must cost a lot.”
“Save all the money!”
“If the household department is not enough, it will come from my internal funds!”
The Manchu officials listened to Chen Luo and Ye Heng’s chorus, all It was speechless.
Is it about the three melons and two dates?
How did you settle this matter in a few words?
At any rate, ask the officials for their opinions!
At this time, a second-class prince of the holy clan suddenly said: “Your Majesty, Prime Minister, we have lived by the sea for generations, and we deeply agree with this move.”
“However, the coast of Daxuan is long and requires a lot of manpower.”
There must be a lot of masters!”
“I would like to raise talents for the imperial court!”
Many people’s eyes lit up when they heard this.
That’s right, he doesn’t care about shipping, as long as he mixes with his own people.
Whether to smuggle or smuggle, just turn a blind eye and close one eye.
Chen Luo smiled: “It’s true that there is a lack of people, but it’s not a problem.”
“After taking over the world’s water rights, many great sages of the aquatic tribe have sent me letters that they want to work for the court and find a real job.”
“It’s just right, the Ministry of Supervision and Sea can let them try!”
“If you want to recommend your children, there is no problem, but let them enter the bias first!”
“Without the qualifications of the bias, they are not allowed to join the Ministry of Supervision and Sea!”
After finishing speaking, Chen Luo saluted the second-class public again, and said: “Your Excellency understands the righteousness, thank you for your support.”
“I don’t know which family you are from?” His face blushed, and he said in a low voice, “Yue… Yuezhou, Luo family!” … The court proposal to open the sea transport quickly spread all over the world after the next court, and the whole world was shocked for a while. Why is it coming, and at the end of the year, there is another big news? Was it played by An Guogong? That’s fine. An Guogong’s memorial must be for the sake of the people, just close your eyes and support it! But on the side of the aristocratic and holy clan, a strange phenomenon happened. The Canal family, who originally expected to strongly oppose it, was very calm, and even a little excited, releasing news of the ship purchase one after another. Nonsense, in order to prevent congestion in the canal, there are boat restrictions. Now that the official ships go by sea, wouldn’t there be a lot of vacancies. Besides, the shipping side also bears the cost of repairing and maintaining the canal, and only official ships are used. Although the profit may be a little less, it can be sold! In addition, it is also necessary to consider whether the family’s main business in the future needs to be adjusted. One by one, it’s all a matter! On the other hand, the aristocratic and holy families along the coast have a dignified atmosphere. In this way, the most profitable smuggling will be difficult. How to do! … An Guogong Mansion.
Chen Luo let out a long sigh.
With his power, it is not difficult to promote the decision to open the sea in the court. The problem is how to implement it next!
It would be easy if it was only a noble family and a holy family, but the current Metropolitan Procuratorate is not just a Hai Rui, it is a group of mad dogs… No, crazy Xiezhi!
Just let them out.
The key is that there are Gu clan!
“See what we can gain!” Chen Luo thought for a while, spread out the paper, picked up a brush, and decided to fill in the hole.
After going through the content in his mind, Chen Luo wrote –
“The Eight Immortals cross the sea, each showing their magical powers!”
(End of this chapter)
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