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Volume Six: Yin Whip Points to the East to the End of the World Chapter 494: Undercurrent

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    In the late Ming Dynasty, many civil servants, especially Donglin officials, were opposed to Jinyiwei and Dongchang. They criticized factory guards and imperial edicts as lynchings of the emperor who were above the three law departments, and advocated the abolition of factory guards and imperial edicts. This is  It's called state-owned law and no lynching, but Zhang Yuan's attitude towards factory guards is not as radical as that of the Donglin Party members. Zhang Yuan knows very well that after four hundred years of judicial study in the Great Celestial Dynasty, I still haven't solved it.  It was a dream to achieve this overnight in the late Ming Dynasty. The elimination of factory guards almost shook the imperial power. Zhang Yuan did not want to offend the emperor. Donglin's ideas of democracy and legal system were not wrong, but it was inevitable given the internal and external environment and economic basis at that time.  It is a bit unrealistic. It will take a hundred years for the British constitutional monarchy to be realized. It is obviously unrealistic for the Ming Dynasty to lead the world trend despite its mess. The top priority is to alleviate the fierce internal and external conflicts and not let the barbaric Manchu Qing replace the Ming Dynasty. The money rat tail  Braids really don¡¯t look good!

    Of course, it is contrary to historical facts to put all the blame for the demise of the Ming Dynasty on Donglin. From Tianqi to Chongzhen, the Donglin Party members rarely had a stable period of power, and their political philosophy was just a trend of thought and did not  If it can be implemented, the political situation in the late Ming Dynasty is actually a mess, and it cannot be straightened out by extracting one strand. However, Zhang Yuan does not want to completely overthrow it. The so-called peasant uprising and even the change of dynasty are nothing more than relying on killings and looting to alleviate  It was just a crisis of land resources. In the middle and late dynasty, there were serious land annexations. The people suffered when they prospered and died, and the people suffered even more when they died. In Zhang Yuan's view, the Ming Dynasty's political system had many merits. As long as it was found  Getting the right start does not necessarily mean that there is no possibility of improvement. What he has to do is to buy time. As long as he can avoid the disastrous defeat of Saarhu, survive this difficult period, and prevent the Ming Dynasty's finances from being dragged down by Liao's wages, and other natural disasters.  , refugees, and border troubles can be taken care of slowly, but now that Fang Congzhe and the three parties are in power, there are internal struggles, constraints, delays, and many difficulties. He must use all available factors. Many high-ranking officials look down on eunuchs and royal guards and disdain to associate with them.  , in fact, people like eunuchs and imperial guards, who are equivalent to the emperor's domestic slaves, always feel a little inferior to officials with imperial examination background. If you look down on them, they will look down upon you doubly and even hate you to the bone. And if you show kindness to them, they will often  It's rare to refuse when you're flattered. Of course, the premise is that you must have status and status.

    Such was the relationship between Zhang Yuan and Luo Sigong, the commander of the Jinyi Guards. Although Luo Sigong was a senior official of the third rank, he belonged to the military attache system and had no pride in front of the noble Hanlin. What's more, Zhang Yuan was the number one scholar and a lecturer in the East Palace, and now he is a third-rank official.  The party has not yet realized the importance of internal officials and factory guards. The three parties only thought of taking refuge in Wei Zhongxian when they were forced by Donglin in the early years of Tianqi. Zhang Yuan has more foresight than them. Moreover, Luo Sigong has a good reputation in Beijing.  , not the cruel people like Tian Ergen and Xu Xianchun later - during the conversation, Luo Sigong could feel Zhang Yuan's respect for him. He had met Zhang Yuan several times before. This new No. 1 scholar was both humble and flamboyant.  , his mind is unpredictable, but he is obviously very intelligent and talented. If time goes by, it is very likely that he will become the prime minister. Luo Sigong is very familiar with the situation in the palace. Emperor Wanli's health has been deteriorating in the past two years. After the attack last year,  The status of the East Palace has been completely stabilized. It was Donglin officials who tried their best to protect the East Palace during the attack. Therefore, the Three Parties are now extremely powerful. Once the new emperor comes to the throne, Zhang Yuan, who is close to Donglin, will be reused. Once the emperor and the courtiers,  Luo Sigong saw this very clearly - and what made Luo Sigong respect him was that Zhang Yuan did not take any of the gifts given to Zhang Yuan by the Korean state and the eunuch Lu in Liaodong, and all of them were used to compensate the Jin Yiwei who were killed and wounded in the battle of Fenghuang Mountain.  It can be said that the vast majority of officials will not do this. They will think that the dead and wounded Jin Yiwei will have the pension money given by the court. They are doing official business. There is no reason to use their own money. They want to be an official to make money. This is generally the case. Otherwise, they will be miserable.  What is the purpose of reading?

    In just half an hour's visit, Zhang Yuan and Luo Sigong had a pleasant conversation. Luo Sigong wanted to keep Zhang Yuan and Ruan Dacheng for a night banquet at the Jinyiwei House. Zhang Yuan said: "I have made an appointment with a few people of the same year to have a gathering today, so I won't disturb Mr. Luo.  "After saying goodbye to Ruan Dacheng, Luo Sigong personally sent him out of the Si Yamen Gate.

    Ruan Dacheng was influenced by his teacher Gao Panlong and despised internal officials and factory guards, so he was a little confused about Zhang Yuan's friendship with eunuchs and guards. However, he also knew that Zhang Yuan was doing it to deal with Li Weihan's impeachment. Ruan Dacheng felt very unhappy and secretly said: "I would have known better."  Today, why bother at the beginning?"

    So when we arrived at Zhang Dai¡¯s residence by the Paozi River to have a drink with Wen Zhenmeng, Qian Shisheng, Ni Yuanlu, Hong Chengchou and others, Ruan Dacheng was always unhappy. He excused himself from feeling unwell and went back first, and Zhang Yuan didn¡¯t care.

    After the party, Zhang Yuan returned to Lige Old Hutong. He remembered that the manuscript of "Dingsi's Journey to Korea" had not yet been sent to Guo Hui to read, so he hurriedly sent it. Guo Hui's apartment was also in Lige Old Hutong, so even though it was under curfew at this time,  , but as long as you don¡¯t go out of the neighborhood, it¡¯s okay to visit each other.

    At this time, Ruan Dacheng was having a long conversation with Yao Zongwen and Zhou Yongchun. Ruan Dacheng's residence was near the Chaoyue Altar outside Chaoyang Gate, not far from Zhou Yongchun's residence. Yao Zongwen first went to Zhou Yongchun's place, and then visited Ruan Dacheng with Zhou Yongchun.  Ruan Dacheng was not here, so the two of themWaiting in the hall, I heard the sound of curfew drums coming from Chaoyang Gate in the distance. Ruan Dacheng was back - Ruan Dacheng had been waiting for him for a long time.  , not knowing the purpose of the two people's visit, they couldn't help but feel uneasy, but they heard Yao Zongwen smile and say: "Ruan Xingren, has the Han Society party dispersed?"

    Ruan Dacheng said: "I'm too drunk to drink, so I'll take my leave now. I've thanked you for waiting for so long. I wonder if you have any advice?"

    Yao Zongwen said: "I have heard for a long time that Ruan Xingren's ancestor was Ruan Zhongrong, one of the Seven Bamboo Sages of the Jin Dynasty. It was passed down to Tongcheng that this branch has blossoms and leaves. It is a famous family."

    ??????? Ruan Dacheng was very shy and didn¡¯t dare to say much.

    Yao Zongwen added: "I am from Zhejiang, and I still remember that my elders in my hometown remember the virtues of Ruan Xingren's great ancestor Ruan Zhongcheng¡ª¡ª"

    Yao Zongwen's words immediately made Ruan Dacheng very fond of him. Ruan Dacheng's great-grandfather Ruan E visited Zhejiang and Fujian successively as the censor of Youqiandu during the Jiajing period. Ruan E was virtuous to the people in Zhejiang, and the Zhejiang people built a shrine for him, but in  During the Fujian period, he was sued and imprisoned for his incompetence in resisting the Japanese and looting people's property, and soon died of illness. After the fall of Yan Song, Ruan E was criticized after being involved with Yan's father and son. Therefore, Ruan E was a very controversial figure.  Zhejiang has a very good reputation, but in Fujian it is ridiculed as a traitor to the people - Ruan Dacheng said gratefully: "Master Yao has extraordinary knowledge, and our ancestors were slandered for being arrogant. All knowledgeable people know the injustice of our ancestors."

    Yao Zongwen and Zhou Yongchun talked about Ruan E's good governance in Zhejiang, and soon they had a pleasant conversation with Ruan Dacheng. Ruan Dacheng entertained Yao and Zhou with wine. After three rounds of wine, Yao Zongwen suddenly changed the subject and said: "I thought that I had been wronged.  , maybe it was due to careless friendships. Ruan Xingren came from a well-known family and was in his prime, but why did he join the Hanshe? Don¡¯t you know that the Hanshe was manipulated by Zhang Yuan, and Zhang Yuan just wanted to use your momentum to build his own reputation. Ruan  How can a traveler who is talented and suave be willing to do other people's dowry?"

    Ruan Dacheng lowered his head and said nothing.

    Yao Zongwen said: "Zhang Yuan advocated Western learning, changed the Yuan Dynasty, made friends with Western monks, and deceived the public with his monstrous words. Before he was released, he incited the people and the gentry in the park. He committed many evil deeds. This time he went to Korea as an envoy to Korea and actually encouraged his countrymen to commit treason and immorality.  The thing is, this is not a person who reads the books of saints and sages. He is just a traitor who is going further and further down the wrong path. The day is not far away when he will be despised by the world. I remember that your ancestor was virtuous to the people of Zhejiang, so I would like to say this to you.  Ruan Xingren should do his own thing, and don't let others destroy others and ruin his future." After saying that, he and Zhou Yongchun left together.

    Ruan Dacheng sent Yao and Tuesday out, feeling anxious and worried. He wanted to stay with Yao and Tuesday for a deep talk, but for the moment he didn¡¯t know what to say. He could only frown and watch Yao and Tuesday walk away

    Far away from Ruan Dacheng¡¯s apartment, Zhou Yongchun chuckled and said, ¡°Brother Yao spoke eloquently, this Ruan Dacheng seems to be quite frightened.¡±

    Yao Zongwen sneered: "If he doesn't know what's going on, he will suffer the same fate as Zhang Yuan."

    Zhou Yongchun said: "I don't think this person is resolute and courageous. He will fall to our side in a few days."

    Yao Zongwen was somewhat proud and said: "Let him be suspicious first, and then when Zhang Yuan is expelled from the East Palace as an official, Ruan Dacheng will be frightened, and then he will come to us for advice."

    Zhou Yongchun asked: "This person is a disciple of Gao Panlong. Does Mr. Fangge really plan to use him?"

    Yao Zongwen said: "There is nothing wrong with joining forces with vertical and horizontal forces. The re-appointment of Ruan Dacheng shows that we do not stick to sects. It is not that we want party fighting, but that Donglin is entangled."

    At the end of July 21st, Zhang Yuan, his wife and children went to Datongqiao Pier outside Chongwenmen to see off his sister and brother-in-law. Zhang Ruoxi left his capable family member Lu Dazhuang to manage Shengmei Store. After Wang Wei returned to Beijing, Lu Dazhuang could go south.  Return.

    Regarding Zhang Yuan's two sons, Zhang Ruoxi obviously favored Zhang Hongjian, not because Zhang Hongjian was born to Shang Danran, but because Zhang Ruoxi worried about Hongjian for many days due to dystocia when he was born, and Xiao Hongjian spent a lot of time with Zhang Ruoxi.  , is very close to Zhang Ruoxi. When he sees his aunt Zhang Ruoxi, he smiles happily and hugs her. However, the four-month-old Xiao Mingqian does not cry or make noises and is quiet, so he does not please Zhang Ruoxi very much. Of course, this is just the relationship between the two brothers.  In contrast, Zhang Ruoxi liked both nephews and said, "I will go to Shanyin to see my mother this time and tell her the interesting things about Jian'er and Qian'er. My mother will definitely smile from ear to ear." She added:  "In two years, when the two brothers have grown up, I will come to the capital and take them back to Jiangnan to meet their grandparents."

    Parting with reluctance and tears.

    Before noon, Zhang Yuan, his wife and children returned to their apartment in Lige Old Hutong. They saw Gao Qiqian, the chamberlain of Ciqing Palace, waiting in the foyer. When he saw him, he saluted and said, "Eunuch Zhong has something urgent, please go see Mr. Zhang as soon as possible."

    Zhang originally came to make an appointment with Eunuch Zhong to meet tomorrow afternoon. Now that Eunuch Zhong can't wait until tomorrow, there must be something urgent.

    (To be continued)
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