Steel Dynasty - Chapter 808

[Chapter 807 The knowledgeable Ge Yiren]

The colorful clouds on the eastern horizon are as gorgeous as blooming flowers.

Xiao Ming turned around and looked at Zhaoxia for a while before looking at the three of them. When he was in Chang’an, he had met Ge Yiren, Yu Zhiyong and Ni Kuang a few times, but they were not very familiar with them, but they could be considered acquaintances.

According to Fiji and Pang Yukun, these three people are just fagots and will fall in whichever direction the wind blows. But now he needs such people to help push forward the Renaissance.

“Why do you want to see me?” Xiao Ming looked cold. Strictly speaking, he could treat the three of them as criminals. After all, the three of them had done things for King Zhao, and they were not considered treasonous.

Although these three families all performed meritorious services when they attacked Chang’an, they were just beating up a lost dog.

Because of this, these three people were just civilians in front of Xiao Ming. In addition, he deliberately beat the three of them, so his attitude was naturally a little indifferent.

Ge Yiren, Yu Zhiyong, and Ni Kuang looked at each other, and finally they looked at Ge Yiren, meaning to ask Ge Yiren to speak.

After hesitating for a moment, Ge Yiren said: “Your Majesty, early today the common people saw the theory of celestial bodies in this newspaper, and they were shocked to be theistic. People in the world are ignorant and do not know the principles of the movement of celestial bodies. Now the emperor has made it public and has awakened us ordinary people. “

It’s true. It really opened our eyes to the wonders of the universe.” Yu Zhiyong smiled brightly.

Ni Kuang said: “Feeling this, we think that the Confucian legal principles are a bit too old and should be changed to adapt to the current situation. However, Confucianism is the state religion of the Chongqing Kingdom. This matter is serious, so we came to see the emperor to consult the holy will.”

Qian Dafu on one side shook his head slightly when he heard this. The shamelessness of these three people has reached its peak.

Xiao Ming’s eyes showed a smile when he heard this. He was secretly happy when he learned that Ge Yiren asked for a meeting, which showed that his judgment was correct.

In this way, he does not need to be an enemy of Confucian scholars all over the world. He only needs to let Confucianism adapt to the changes in the situation of the Great Chongqing Kingdom. In this case, Confucianism will not only not become a fetter of the Great Chongqing Kingdom, but will become a help in popularizing science. .

So he said: “You three really think so?”

“Yes, Your Majesty, it is precisely because of what you feel in your heart that common people come to the palace to ask for an audience.” Ge Yiren looked impassioned, as if he wanted to part ways with the old Confucian forces. mean.

Xiao Ming laughed loudly and said: “Well, after all, Confucianism has a few sensible scholars. In this case, these three now have good strategies to deal with the angry Confucian scholars.”

“Of course there are.” Ge Yiren said: “I am willing to give a lecture in the Confucian school to clarify the main ideas of the new Confucianism.”

“The new Confucianism, um, not bad.” Xiao Ming looked at Ge Yiren, and now he understood that he still needed these flattering scholar-type figures around him.

After pondering for a while, he said: “The three of you who came here today, I will tell you that this Confucianism must be changed. First, we must get rid of the ignorance in it and let the scholars in the world embrace the way of science. Second, we must promote industry and commerce.” The theory of rejuvenating the country…”

Facing the three people, Xiao Ming expressed all his thoughts. Basically, he asked Ge Yiren to remove the dross and take the essence. After all, Confucianism is not without merit.

Ge Yiren bent down to listen, and basically understood what Xiao Ming meant. After pondering for a moment, he said, “Your Majesty, these are really difficult to deal with. Even if I wait to talk about this in the Confucian school, I’m afraid it will be very dangerous.” Xiao Ming said

. Ming smiled. He knew that Ge Yiren was asking for a price. After all, no one in this world was willing to do thankless things, let alone an old cunning guy like him.

However, he had already made a calculation and said casually: “There are currently only two Ninth Assistants in the cabinet, and there are still seven vacancies. I will leave a seat for you. If you can make a big change in Confucianism, this seat will be yours. How about it?”

Ge Yi’s heart trembled. This was exactly what he had dreamed of. He quickly bowed and said, “Thank you, Your Majesty for your kindness.”

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Ming nodded, “But before this, I will give you an official position. That’s it.” Well, from now on, I will confer you and others the title of Bachelor of Hongwen Palace. How about that?”

Yu Zhiyong and Ni Kuang were a little worried at first, thinking that Xiao Ming would only give Ge Yiren official positions but not them. When they heard this, they were overjoyed and quickly thanked him.

Ge Yi was satisfied. This Hongwen Palace scholar had already existed in Dayu, and he was in charge of the compilation of classics and the duties of advisor to the emperor.

However, if this position is favored by the emperor, it will be extremely powerful. If the emperor ignores it, it will be just a false name. But even so, it will be honorable to speak out.

Moreover, all the great scholars of Hongwen Palace have always been held by famous scholars.

This benefit was also given. Xiao Ming hoped that Ge Yiren would handle the facts. He solemnly said: “I will leave the matter of New Confucianism to the three bachelors. I don’t want the whole world to be filled with scholars who hold the Four Books and Five Classics.” “

Your Majesty, please rest assured that Confucianism will adapt to the current situation.” Ge Yiren said, “Your Majesty, there is something else I need to explain

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Ge Yiren said.

Xiao Ming’s eyes became sharp. This Qufu Kong family can be said to be a thousand-year-old family. No matter the dynasty changes, it has been peaceful and prosperous from generation to generation.

After pondering for a while, he said: “Since you are a bachelor of Hongwen Palace, you will pay a visit to the Kong family. Then you can bring me two things. The first is this theory of celestial bodies, and the second is my hand. Shang Fang’s sword.”

When Ge Yiren heard this, his back suddenly felt cold, and he was secretly glad that he arrived in time.

It was too straightforward for the emperor to ask him to send these two things. The Celestial Theory naturally required the Kong family to adapt to the current situation, while the Shangfang Sword had two meanings.

First, if one is ignorant of current affairs, this is a sword that kills people; if one is sensible, this is a sword of wealth.

After swallowing, Ge Yiren said: “I remember, I will send these two items to Qufu personally.”

For Confucian masters like them, Qufu’s status is equivalent to a holy land. In order to increase their influence, many Confucian masters often go to Qufu to rectify their reputation.

After making his attitude clear, Xiao Ming asked Ge Yiren and the others to go back, waiting only for the three of them to make some noise in Qingzhou.

After watching the three people leave, Xiao Ming asked Qian Dafu to prepare the carriage as he prepared to go to the military workshop.

The attack on Pingzhou cost him a heavy price, which made him realize that if he continued to fight, his national strength would be crippled.

Therefore, the explosive shells and mines equipped with fuses in the military workshop are very important this time. As long as these two items are delivered to Pingzhou City, the situation in Jinzhou City will be much easier.

Especially mines, burying these things in the path that the cavalry must pass will definitely have an unexpected effect.

(End of chapter)