Xie Jin is indeed not shocking and never stops talking.
Xie Jin, who returned to Beijing from Jiaozhi Province to report his work, also brought Chen Jikuo's second envoy.
The day after Xie Jin entered the capital, he submitted a memorial and sent it to the Imperial Gate: He thought it was a bit unfair to depose the prince!
Because the evidence confession that could convince everyone can only prove that the late emperor died in the Eastern Palace and that there was a forgery of the imperial edict to enter the palace now.Although the deposed crown prince and the officials of the Eastern Palace were guilty, they may not be the mastermind of the murder of the late emperor.
When Zhu Gaoxu saw this memorial, his head was a little big, and he suddenly felt that his bad premonition was very accurate.
He stuffed Xie Jin's memorial into his sleeve bag, looked at Gao Xianning who was still in the imperial gate, and walked out of the north gate; he also called Hou Xian, the eunuch on duty, to call Gao Xianning over.
On the spacious and neat brick floor behind the imperial gate, the king and his ministers greeted each other.Zhu Gaoxu handed over the memorial in his sleeve.
Gao Xianning continued with both hands and immediately opened his eyes.
Zhu Gaoxu said: I don’t know what’s wrong with this Xie Jin. If I didn’t know him before, I would definitely think that he was a follower of the Eastern Palace! However, during the Hongwu period, this person said everywhere that Li Shanchang was wronged; in the Yongle Dynasty, he also questioned the record of Taizu, and insisted that the late emperor was not the legitimate son of Taizu; in the abolished the prince's pseudo-dynasty, it was strange that the late emperor died. Now he speaks for the deposed prince again, but I can't believe that he is a member of the deposed prince's party.
What the emperor said is that I had previously worked in the Hanlin Academy and knew very well what Xie Jin did.Gao Xianning finished reading the memorial and bowed.
Zhu Gaoxu pondered endlessly.
When he saw this memorial, he was very angry and wanted to kill Xie Jin!
However, he thought again: Taizu, Jianwen, and Taizong did not kill Xie Jin. If I ascend the throne, I will kill this person. Wouldn’t the scholars feel that I can’t tolerate literati?
What's more, Xie Jin said that the deposed prince was a bit unfair and said everything. If he was killed immediately, would it lead to suspicion?
So Zhu Gaoxu had given up on the idea of getting rid of Xie Jin immediately.
Gao Xianning clasped his fists and said: There was a person named Ni Heng during the Three Kingdoms period. Has the Lord heard of it?
Zhu Gaoxu shook his head.
Gao Xianning said: He is Kong Rong’s friend.
oh!Zhu Gaoxu suddenly said, Kong Rong, I know that Kong Rong is familiar with the pears.
Gao Xianning said: Ni Heng has cursed many people and even scolded Cao Cao for holding the Han emperor hostage.But Cao Cao did not dare to kill him, so he gave the hot potato to Liu Biao; Ni Heng was incompetent insulting Liu Biao.Liu Biao was very angry, but he still didn't dare to kill him. He thought of a way to give Ni Heng to the prefect of Jiangxia Huang Zu; Huang Zu finally got rid of him!
After hearing this story, Zhu Gaoxu walked on the brick floor for a while, and suddenly stood still and said in a deep voice: I asked Xie Jin to go to the Hanlin Academy and be dismissed from being an official under Hu Guang, the chief assistant of the Bachelor's Cabinet of the Hanlin Academy.
Gao Xianning hurriedly worshiped: The wise and the wise.
Hu Guang and Xie Jin had a deep grudge.
Not only did the two of them have had a grudge to tear up their marriage contract, but Xie Jin also spread the story of optimistic about pigs throughout Shilin, making Hu Guang’s reputation very poor!
The two of them have been quarreling once or twice.
Now Hu Guang is the chief of the Hanlin Academy; if Xie Jin is the subordinate of Hu Guang, he will definitely feel good.Hu Guang should try every means to find Xie Jin’s fault!
Now Zhu Gaoxu has granted Xie Jin an official position to the Hanlin Academy, which is what famous scholars and Qingliu value. It seems that he is very good to Xie Jin.
But when Zhu Gaoxu really doesn't understand Jin in the future, he can use Hu Guang's impeachment to deal with Xie Jin in accordance with the law; there is no need to worry that the civil servants think that Zhu Gaoxu can't tolerate others.
When Zhu Gaoxu thought of this, he smiled and said: The story of Gao Siqing is very interesting.
In the afternoon of the same day, Zhu Gaoxu issued an order to the Ministry of Personnel to Xie Jin.
Because Xie Jin brought the envoy of Chen Jikuo, a rebel in Jiaozhi Province, back to the capital, Zhu Gaoxu summoned the ministers at the Donghunting Pavilion to discuss the affairs of Jiaozhi Province.
The map has been changed behind the chair directly above the East Warehouse.Now there is a map of Mongolian forces and a map of Jiaozhi Province hanging on both sides. The walls in the middle are empty and seem a little abrupt.
Zhu Gaoxu stood behind the chair, looking carefully at the Jiaozhi Province map on the right.On the imperial case behind him was Chen Jikuo's letter of nationality.
Qi Tai, Xia Yuanji, Ru Yi, Hu Yi, Lu Zhen and other ministers walked into the East Nuan Pavilion one after another, and they saluted to the superiors.
The eunuch Wang Gui said: The emperor has issued an order, and all the ministers are exempted from courtesy. Let’s take a look at this memorial from Chen Jikuo first, and then let’s talk about it when the remaining ministers arrive.
Several people worshiped: I will obey the order.
After a while, Qiu Fu, Mu Sheng, Sheng Yong, Wang Bin and other nobles also came in, and there were more people in the Donghunting Pavilion.
Zhu Gaoxu turned around and sat down on the chair, and everyone greeted each other again.
Zhu Gaoxu pointed to the stool next to him and said: Duke Qi is old, sit down and talk.
Qiu Fu suddenly showed some joy and said with a fist: I thank the emperor for giving him a seat.
Qi Tai stepped forward and bowed: I think there are still 80,000 troops stationed in Jiaozhi at this time, but the situation in Jiaozhi area has become even more chaotic.Not only Chen Jikuo's rebels, but also Li Li's rebels continued to grow in the south.
Previously, the Ming Dynasty was in the "fighting of crimes" and had no time to look south; Chen Jikuo and Li Li fought endlessly.The official army defended the Dongguan (Shenglong, Hanoi) plains and did not face a large attack.If the court dispatched troops to quell the rebellion at this time, these two rebels might truce and deal with the official army together, and they had to be wary.
Qiu Fu stood up and said: Our court opened up the territory and it was the emperor who personally led his troops to conquer Jiaozhi Province!Since there is a rebellion, how can we sit still?I would like to ask the emperor to send the general south to quell the rebellion by force!
Xia Yuanji, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, could not stand and immediately said: Although the major event of moving the capital during the Yongle period has stopped, the construction of Emperor Taizong's tomb cannot be delayed, and money and grain must be allocated every year to collect the people.The royal family and nobles of the Ming Dynasty paid their salaries; the personal army and the capital camp paid their salaries in actual expenses.
There are also some predictable expenses, such as the Mongolian tribes may disturb the border in the autumn, and the nine northern borders also have to redeploy defense.Such major events that endanger our Ming Dynasty cannot be saved.
In the past ten years, the imperial court has suffered a loss of national strength after the "Jingnan Battle" and the "Jiangnan Battle" and the "Battle of Crime". It is advisable to have a chance to breathe and recuperate with the people.For such a battle in Jiaozhi Land, please be careful with the emperor and your colleagues!
Ru Wei took two steps forward and bowed: Master, I have something to say, I don’t know whether it should be said or not.
speak.Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and looked at Ru Wei.
Ru Wei then said: The affairs of Jiaozhi Province are not only related to Jiaozhi, but how the court handles it, but also in line with national policies.
The emperor ascended the throne for more than one month. It is reasonable to have rewarded meritorious officials and enthroned the queen before, but the national policy has not yet been concluded.However, in the future, the national policy must be determined first, so that all ministers can argue based on this; if our Ming Dynasty is about to rest and recuperate, we should continue to open up territory for our descendants and grandchildren, and ask the lord to give us a sage!
Xia Yuanji said: Master, people’s livelihoods in many places are in decline, so it is not advisable to make contributions at this time!It is also the sage king to educate and govern the world and make the people live and work in peace and contentment.
There was gradually no one talking in the warm pavilion, and Zhu Gaoxu was silent.
After a long time, Zhu Gaoxu spoke: What the ministers said makes sense. I have been thinking about it for more than a month... I don’t want to waste the people and lose money, just to make achievements and open up territory; I don’t want to be self-confidence and influence the prestige of the Ming Dynasty.I am wondering, is there any way to gain practical benefits and expand the sphere of influence?
Everyone looked at each other in front of each other, and then started to talk.
Xia Yuanji bowed and said: Master, the army is going to fight, and the number of people is huge. There is no way to fight without losing national strength!
That was just a battle against Mongolian nomadic tribes, and it was not profitable.Zhu Gaoxu said calmly.
Xia Yuanji said: Master, when our dynasty conquers Annan Kingdom, I was also the Minister of Revenue.Before and after the imperial court obtained Jiaozhi Province, the treasury continued to suffer losses, and the income was far less than that of military expenditure!
Well... Zhu Gaoxu made a sound thoughtfully.
But he didn't recognize Xia Yuanji in his heart.
The reason why the Ming army attacked Annan Kingdom in the past became a loss-making business was because the court only chose long-term interests and wanted to annex Jiaozhi and permanently obtain more arable land.
Isn’t it normal for a few hundred years to lose money in the early years?
But if people's eyes are not only focused on arable land, but choose to plunder and extort, unequal trade, and win over local forces to save costs... Maybe they can turn losses into profits immediately!
But these ideas are too exaggerated and completely deviate from the experience of the ministers; what they say is plunder and blackmail is too unpleasant. Everyone is a gentleman who reads the books of sages and sages to talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality. How embarrassed is that?
Zhu Gaoxu observed that even Qi Tai, Gao Xianning and others did not discuss him, so Zhu Gaoxu did not speak out.
He stopped talking about national policies, so he patted his thigh and said: Xia Butang’s advice is out of public intention, and I should accept it.In order to avoid the trouble of the people and the money, the matter of moving the capital was completely stopped!In the matters of Jiaozhi Province, try our best to avoid using large troops; responding to Chen Ji's strategy of raising the envoy, the main focus is on "Zhao'an".
After hearing this, Qiu Fu looked up at Zhu Gaoxu with a complicated expression, probably thinking that Zhu Gaoxu was a little cowardly.
However, Zhu Gaoxu had been timid more than once before, and Qiu Fu finally recognized him as being timid... So this time Qiu Fu did not rush to jump out and say anything.
The civil servants were very satisfied and nodded in agreement.
Zhu Gaoxu said: It is best to avoid war between the north and the south.As my dear friends said, Mongolia in the north endangered our country's border defense; the court had to stabilize the north first, and then wanted to turn back to deal with the rebels in Jiaozhi Province, and try its best to stagger the time.
He paused and said: I still want to abolish the Jiaozhi Governor's Office.
At this time, Qiu Fu finally couldn't help it, and stood up again and said: The opening of Jiaozhi Province is the merit of Emperor Taizong. The current court not only does not defend it, but if he still gives up this place, I am afraid...
Xia Yuanji was a little excited when he heard that Zhu Gaoxu was about to give up the loss, and hurriedly interrupted Qiu Fu rudely: What the subjects in the world want is to live and work in peace and prosperity!The saint is wise and compassionate to the people. This is what the saint king does. Who will blame him?
Zhu Gaoxu raised his hand and said: I didn’t say I wanted to give up Jiaozhi, I just said that I would lay off the sanctions.You can refer to the restricted states in the Tang Dynasty, first manage the restricted states, and then make plans for the long term; otherwise, if you are too hasty, there will inevitably be ambitious people in the local area to continue to rebel, and the court will have to endure the military expenditure of many times to suppress the rebellion.
The two people with the strongest opinions then calmed down slightly.
Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but sigh.No one understands his idea at all!I can only find another reason to explain it and implement his own philosophy directly.
Xie Jin, who returned to Beijing from Jiaozhi Province to report his work, also brought Chen Jikuo's second envoy.
The day after Xie Jin entered the capital, he submitted a memorial and sent it to the Imperial Gate: He thought it was a bit unfair to depose the prince!
Because the evidence confession that could convince everyone can only prove that the late emperor died in the Eastern Palace and that there was a forgery of the imperial edict to enter the palace now.Although the deposed crown prince and the officials of the Eastern Palace were guilty, they may not be the mastermind of the murder of the late emperor.
When Zhu Gaoxu saw this memorial, his head was a little big, and he suddenly felt that his bad premonition was very accurate.
He stuffed Xie Jin's memorial into his sleeve bag, looked at Gao Xianning who was still in the imperial gate, and walked out of the north gate; he also called Hou Xian, the eunuch on duty, to call Gao Xianning over.
On the spacious and neat brick floor behind the imperial gate, the king and his ministers greeted each other.Zhu Gaoxu handed over the memorial in his sleeve.
Gao Xianning continued with both hands and immediately opened his eyes.
Zhu Gaoxu said: I don’t know what’s wrong with this Xie Jin. If I didn’t know him before, I would definitely think that he was a follower of the Eastern Palace! However, during the Hongwu period, this person said everywhere that Li Shanchang was wronged; in the Yongle Dynasty, he also questioned the record of Taizu, and insisted that the late emperor was not the legitimate son of Taizu; in the abolished the prince's pseudo-dynasty, it was strange that the late emperor died. Now he speaks for the deposed prince again, but I can't believe that he is a member of the deposed prince's party.
What the emperor said is that I had previously worked in the Hanlin Academy and knew very well what Xie Jin did.Gao Xianning finished reading the memorial and bowed.
Zhu Gaoxu pondered endlessly.
When he saw this memorial, he was very angry and wanted to kill Xie Jin!
However, he thought again: Taizu, Jianwen, and Taizong did not kill Xie Jin. If I ascend the throne, I will kill this person. Wouldn’t the scholars feel that I can’t tolerate literati?
What's more, Xie Jin said that the deposed prince was a bit unfair and said everything. If he was killed immediately, would it lead to suspicion?
So Zhu Gaoxu had given up on the idea of getting rid of Xie Jin immediately.
Gao Xianning clasped his fists and said: There was a person named Ni Heng during the Three Kingdoms period. Has the Lord heard of it?
Zhu Gaoxu shook his head.
Gao Xianning said: He is Kong Rong’s friend.
oh!Zhu Gaoxu suddenly said, Kong Rong, I know that Kong Rong is familiar with the pears.
Gao Xianning said: Ni Heng has cursed many people and even scolded Cao Cao for holding the Han emperor hostage.But Cao Cao did not dare to kill him, so he gave the hot potato to Liu Biao; Ni Heng was incompetent insulting Liu Biao.Liu Biao was very angry, but he still didn't dare to kill him. He thought of a way to give Ni Heng to the prefect of Jiangxia Huang Zu; Huang Zu finally got rid of him!
After hearing this story, Zhu Gaoxu walked on the brick floor for a while, and suddenly stood still and said in a deep voice: I asked Xie Jin to go to the Hanlin Academy and be dismissed from being an official under Hu Guang, the chief assistant of the Bachelor's Cabinet of the Hanlin Academy.
Gao Xianning hurriedly worshiped: The wise and the wise.
Hu Guang and Xie Jin had a deep grudge.
Not only did the two of them have had a grudge to tear up their marriage contract, but Xie Jin also spread the story of optimistic about pigs throughout Shilin, making Hu Guang’s reputation very poor!
The two of them have been quarreling once or twice.
Now Hu Guang is the chief of the Hanlin Academy; if Xie Jin is the subordinate of Hu Guang, he will definitely feel good.Hu Guang should try every means to find Xie Jin’s fault!
Now Zhu Gaoxu has granted Xie Jin an official position to the Hanlin Academy, which is what famous scholars and Qingliu value. It seems that he is very good to Xie Jin.
But when Zhu Gaoxu really doesn't understand Jin in the future, he can use Hu Guang's impeachment to deal with Xie Jin in accordance with the law; there is no need to worry that the civil servants think that Zhu Gaoxu can't tolerate others.
When Zhu Gaoxu thought of this, he smiled and said: The story of Gao Siqing is very interesting.
In the afternoon of the same day, Zhu Gaoxu issued an order to the Ministry of Personnel to Xie Jin.
Because Xie Jin brought the envoy of Chen Jikuo, a rebel in Jiaozhi Province, back to the capital, Zhu Gaoxu summoned the ministers at the Donghunting Pavilion to discuss the affairs of Jiaozhi Province.
The map has been changed behind the chair directly above the East Warehouse.Now there is a map of Mongolian forces and a map of Jiaozhi Province hanging on both sides. The walls in the middle are empty and seem a little abrupt.
Zhu Gaoxu stood behind the chair, looking carefully at the Jiaozhi Province map on the right.On the imperial case behind him was Chen Jikuo's letter of nationality.
Qi Tai, Xia Yuanji, Ru Yi, Hu Yi, Lu Zhen and other ministers walked into the East Nuan Pavilion one after another, and they saluted to the superiors.
The eunuch Wang Gui said: The emperor has issued an order, and all the ministers are exempted from courtesy. Let’s take a look at this memorial from Chen Jikuo first, and then let’s talk about it when the remaining ministers arrive.
Several people worshiped: I will obey the order.
After a while, Qiu Fu, Mu Sheng, Sheng Yong, Wang Bin and other nobles also came in, and there were more people in the Donghunting Pavilion.
Zhu Gaoxu turned around and sat down on the chair, and everyone greeted each other again.
Zhu Gaoxu pointed to the stool next to him and said: Duke Qi is old, sit down and talk.
Qiu Fu suddenly showed some joy and said with a fist: I thank the emperor for giving him a seat.
Qi Tai stepped forward and bowed: I think there are still 80,000 troops stationed in Jiaozhi at this time, but the situation in Jiaozhi area has become even more chaotic.Not only Chen Jikuo's rebels, but also Li Li's rebels continued to grow in the south.
Previously, the Ming Dynasty was in the "fighting of crimes" and had no time to look south; Chen Jikuo and Li Li fought endlessly.The official army defended the Dongguan (Shenglong, Hanoi) plains and did not face a large attack.If the court dispatched troops to quell the rebellion at this time, these two rebels might truce and deal with the official army together, and they had to be wary.
Qiu Fu stood up and said: Our court opened up the territory and it was the emperor who personally led his troops to conquer Jiaozhi Province!Since there is a rebellion, how can we sit still?I would like to ask the emperor to send the general south to quell the rebellion by force!
Xia Yuanji, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, could not stand and immediately said: Although the major event of moving the capital during the Yongle period has stopped, the construction of Emperor Taizong's tomb cannot be delayed, and money and grain must be allocated every year to collect the people.The royal family and nobles of the Ming Dynasty paid their salaries; the personal army and the capital camp paid their salaries in actual expenses.
There are also some predictable expenses, such as the Mongolian tribes may disturb the border in the autumn, and the nine northern borders also have to redeploy defense.Such major events that endanger our Ming Dynasty cannot be saved.
In the past ten years, the imperial court has suffered a loss of national strength after the "Jingnan Battle" and the "Jiangnan Battle" and the "Battle of Crime". It is advisable to have a chance to breathe and recuperate with the people.For such a battle in Jiaozhi Land, please be careful with the emperor and your colleagues!
Ru Wei took two steps forward and bowed: Master, I have something to say, I don’t know whether it should be said or not.
speak.Zhu Gaoxu turned his head and looked at Ru Wei.
Ru Wei then said: The affairs of Jiaozhi Province are not only related to Jiaozhi, but how the court handles it, but also in line with national policies.
The emperor ascended the throne for more than one month. It is reasonable to have rewarded meritorious officials and enthroned the queen before, but the national policy has not yet been concluded.However, in the future, the national policy must be determined first, so that all ministers can argue based on this; if our Ming Dynasty is about to rest and recuperate, we should continue to open up territory for our descendants and grandchildren, and ask the lord to give us a sage!
Xia Yuanji said: Master, people’s livelihoods in many places are in decline, so it is not advisable to make contributions at this time!It is also the sage king to educate and govern the world and make the people live and work in peace and contentment.
There was gradually no one talking in the warm pavilion, and Zhu Gaoxu was silent.
After a long time, Zhu Gaoxu spoke: What the ministers said makes sense. I have been thinking about it for more than a month... I don’t want to waste the people and lose money, just to make achievements and open up territory; I don’t want to be self-confidence and influence the prestige of the Ming Dynasty.I am wondering, is there any way to gain practical benefits and expand the sphere of influence?
Everyone looked at each other in front of each other, and then started to talk.
Xia Yuanji bowed and said: Master, the army is going to fight, and the number of people is huge. There is no way to fight without losing national strength!
That was just a battle against Mongolian nomadic tribes, and it was not profitable.Zhu Gaoxu said calmly.
Xia Yuanji said: Master, when our dynasty conquers Annan Kingdom, I was also the Minister of Revenue.Before and after the imperial court obtained Jiaozhi Province, the treasury continued to suffer losses, and the income was far less than that of military expenditure!
Well... Zhu Gaoxu made a sound thoughtfully.
But he didn't recognize Xia Yuanji in his heart.
The reason why the Ming army attacked Annan Kingdom in the past became a loss-making business was because the court only chose long-term interests and wanted to annex Jiaozhi and permanently obtain more arable land.
Isn’t it normal for a few hundred years to lose money in the early years?
But if people's eyes are not only focused on arable land, but choose to plunder and extort, unequal trade, and win over local forces to save costs... Maybe they can turn losses into profits immediately!
But these ideas are too exaggerated and completely deviate from the experience of the ministers; what they say is plunder and blackmail is too unpleasant. Everyone is a gentleman who reads the books of sages and sages to talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality. How embarrassed is that?
Zhu Gaoxu observed that even Qi Tai, Gao Xianning and others did not discuss him, so Zhu Gaoxu did not speak out.
He stopped talking about national policies, so he patted his thigh and said: Xia Butang’s advice is out of public intention, and I should accept it.In order to avoid the trouble of the people and the money, the matter of moving the capital was completely stopped!In the matters of Jiaozhi Province, try our best to avoid using large troops; responding to Chen Ji's strategy of raising the envoy, the main focus is on "Zhao'an".
After hearing this, Qiu Fu looked up at Zhu Gaoxu with a complicated expression, probably thinking that Zhu Gaoxu was a little cowardly.
However, Zhu Gaoxu had been timid more than once before, and Qiu Fu finally recognized him as being timid... So this time Qiu Fu did not rush to jump out and say anything.
The civil servants were very satisfied and nodded in agreement.
Zhu Gaoxu said: It is best to avoid war between the north and the south.As my dear friends said, Mongolia in the north endangered our country's border defense; the court had to stabilize the north first, and then wanted to turn back to deal with the rebels in Jiaozhi Province, and try its best to stagger the time.
He paused and said: I still want to abolish the Jiaozhi Governor's Office.
At this time, Qiu Fu finally couldn't help it, and stood up again and said: The opening of Jiaozhi Province is the merit of Emperor Taizong. The current court not only does not defend it, but if he still gives up this place, I am afraid...
Xia Yuanji was a little excited when he heard that Zhu Gaoxu was about to give up the loss, and hurriedly interrupted Qiu Fu rudely: What the subjects in the world want is to live and work in peace and prosperity!The saint is wise and compassionate to the people. This is what the saint king does. Who will blame him?
Zhu Gaoxu raised his hand and said: I didn’t say I wanted to give up Jiaozhi, I just said that I would lay off the sanctions.You can refer to the restricted states in the Tang Dynasty, first manage the restricted states, and then make plans for the long term; otherwise, if you are too hasty, there will inevitably be ambitious people in the local area to continue to rebel, and the court will have to endure the military expenditure of many times to suppress the rebellion.
The two people with the strongest opinions then calmed down slightly.
Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help but sigh.No one understands his idea at all!I can only find another reason to explain it and implement his own philosophy directly.
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