Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1062

[Chapter 1053 Forced Argument]

All the ministers in the Zhengda Guangming Palace held their breath and concentrated, the air seemed to be condensed, and everyone seemed to be able to hear their own heartbeat.

Since Xiao Ming came to the throne, the empire has conquered the north and south and conquered a vast territory, so most of the discussions in the court were about external affairs.

Today, so many officials were suddenly punished in front of them, which made them feel chills in their backs. After all, how many clean people are there in the court?

“Your Majesty, as the head of the Fei family, I failed to discipline my own people. I really deserve death!”

When everyone was feeling anxious, Fiji suddenly knelt down and burst into tears. All the ministers’ eyes fell on Fiji, and some officials He breathed a sigh of relief, while some officials turned pale with fear.

Xiao Ming sneered. Fiji belonged to his father-in-law, but they were monarchs and ministers. He said, “In that case, it’s up to you to tell the whole story.”

Fiji lowered his head, Xiao Ming’s tone was businesslike. It made him feel that something bad was going on. Even if he was not implicated this time, half of the Fei family’s skin would still be peeled off.

After hesitating for a moment, he decisively prepared to abandon his troops to protect the commander-in-chief. He understood Xiao Ming better than anyone else. This emperor seemed to be careless about government affairs, but in fact he was very clear-minded and had principles that he could not touch.

Anyone who crosses the red line will definitely be in bad luck. The Fei family seems to be in the same glory now, but as long as Xiao Ming nods, the huge Fei family may disappear.

“Yesterday morning, my younger brother Sun Feitong had a dispute over the seating issue between nobles and poor families. Then he drew a knife and stabbed the student. After making a big mistake, Feitong not only did not repent, but instigated the book boy to go to Fei’s house to demand his father. He used money from his connections to bribe Li Ran of the Information Department, the principal of Qingzhou Senior High School, and officials from the security station to suppress the matter. However, Fei Yu did not distinguish between right and wrong and actually made more mistakes. The veteran had already reprimanded them yesterday. As for Fei Tong’s violation It is a matter of imperial law and must not be paid. I hope the emperor will punish you severely!” Fiji said solemnly.

“You heard what Mr. Fei Ge said.” Xiao Ming glanced at the ministers, “On this matter today, you may wish to express your opinions and make this matter clear.”

Pang Yukun glanced at Fiji who was kneeling on the ground. First of all, he came out and said: “Your Majesty, Fei Tong’s hurtful incident is certainly due to the lack of discipline and his habit of being domineering, but the deeper reason for this incident is the difference between poor families and nobles. As far as the veteran knows, Qingzhou Senior High School There is a clear distinction between students who come from poor families and students who come from noble families. In private, there is even a rule that noble families sit in the east and poor families sit in the west. Students from noble families use their power to bully the students from poor families. “

After a pause, he said;” Feitong’s injury yesterday seemed to be accidental, but in fact it was inevitable. In recent years, many students in the college have voluntarily dropped out of school because they could not bear to be bullied. The people also complained about this unfairness. I hope the emperor will understand it. “

Zhan Xingchang .

Then he came out of the queue and said loudly: “Your Majesty, this distinction between high and low is not just in schools, it is everywhere in the world. The empire has made rapid progress in science and technology in recent years, but the thinking of the rich and powerful in the Great Chongqing has not changed at all, but with the The popularization of education has opened up the people’s wisdom. If they cannot adapt to local conditions and adapt to the current situation, I am afraid that there will be big troubles in the future.”

After the two of them finished speaking, the court ministers suddenly started whispering with different expressions.

Ge Yiren stood up slowly at this time and said: “Your Majesty, the duty of the emperor is to maintain etiquette, points and names. What is etiquette? Discipline is the guideline. As the saying goes, the king is the guideline for the ministers, and the father is the guideline for the son. “The husband is the guide for the wife; what is the difference between king and minister? What is the name?”

Turning around and looking at Pang Yukun, Ge Yiren continued: “Now the empire has a vast territory and thousands of people. “

Being controlled by the emperor is because the emperor controls the cabinet, the cabinet controls the officials, and the officials control the common people. This is called the noble to be humble, and the humble to inherit the noble. Confucius said: “The heaven is superior and the earth is inferior, and the universe is fixed.” , the humble and the high are in the same position. “When it comes to the position of the king and his ministers, the distinction between high and low is as unchangeable as heaven and earth. The royal family of Fuzhou has declined, and no prince in the world dares to be disrespectful. It is all because of this.”

“What Mr. Ge Ge said is very true. The distinction between high and low is the difference between superior and inferior. It is a great gift, and all the saints in the past and present have followed it. I hope the emperor will think twice.” Wang Chengye, the Minister of Rites, stood up.

Xiao Ming frowned deeply. If Ge Yiren had been written hundreds of years ago, he might have clapped his hands and praised him, because in that barbaric and ignorant era, such ideas were needed to maintain the country’s rule.

But the times are completely different now. The time has entered the 18th century, and the way of managing the country by relying on scholar-bureaucrats and feudal ideas has fallen behind.

In an era that is about to enter the modern era, it is more necessary for the people to unite and unleash their potential to make the country and nation stronger. The pedantic scholar-bureaucrat class should be thrown into the garbage heap of history.

But today in the court, Ge Yiyi and Wang Chengye openly summoned the souls of the scholar-bureaucrat class, which made him extremely angry, because it can be seen that the promotion of New Confucianism must be mixed with a lot of private goods.

Forcibly suppressing the anger in his heart, Xiao Ming said: “Mr. Ge Ge cited the scriptures and his words are meaningful. He is indeed worthy of the name of erudition, but every word of yours is holding back the empire!”

As he spoke, Xiao Ming slapped him angrily. The arm of the chair suddenly stood up, “When I was the king of Qi, the land of the six states was full of hunger and death, withered and desolate. The wealthy families of Qingzhou had evil intentions and colluded internally and externally. If I hadn’t made good use of the people’s hearts, been friendly to the people, and provided them with real benefits. In this way, we can gather people’s hearts and wipe out the wealthy families who have risen here. I am afraid that the country of Chongqing has long been reduced to a racecourse for barbarians. Since then, I have known that the people are to the country, just like the water is to the boat. We are just Boaters should be in awe.”

Xiao Ming walked up to Ge Yi and Wang Chengye step by step and walked around them and said, “I have written all these principles in New Confucianism, and it seems that Ge Gelao has not even mentioned a single word. I didn’t remember it. Besides, if the etiquette you said is so useful, why do dynasties rise and fall in history, and there are rebellious ministers and traitors? It can be seen that these are just some bastard words. What I only remember is that if a dynasty is obedient and the people are prosperous, if it is contrary, then the people will prosper. The people will perish.”

After Xiao Ming finished speaking, all the ministers fell silent. Yang Chengye’s eyes were filled with tears. He bowed and said, “The emperor’s words moved the ministers. The empire has an emperor, and the people have an emperor. Lucky you.”

Ge Yi and Wang Chengye’s expressions were extremely ugly. Xiao Ming was giving them two naked words in front of everyone.

With an inexplicable smile on his lips, Xiao Ming looked at Ge Yiren, “Mr. Ge Ge, since you haven’t thoroughly studied New Confucianism, go home and study it carefully. When you have thoroughly studied and understood it, come to court again. As for the Ministry of Rites, It’s time to withdraw!”

When Wang Chengye heard this, his face turned pale, his knees felt weak, and he knelt on the ground with a thump.

(End of chapter)