The fifteenth year of Zhengtong, on New Year's Eve.

This is the second New Year's Eve that Zhu Qizhen has celebrated after coming to this world.

From the Tumubao Jedi counterattack in the 14th year of Zhengtong to the sweeping of the northern desert in the 15th year of Zhengtong, the suppression of Japanese pirates, and the suppression of rebellion...

In just one and a half years, a lot of things seemed to have happened.

But, he knew in his heart that everything had just begun.

Implementing the new policy is equivalent to opposing the gentry class in the world.

Instead of letting the Ming Dynasty be overthrown by bandits and replaced by Jiannu, I might as well turn it back first!

Huaien was waiting aside, looking at the sky, and said, "Master, it's late at night, it's time to go to bed."

Zhu Qizhen asked, "Have the other royal villages been arranged?"

"When I go back to the emperor, I have sent someone to pass on the message. All the imperial villages are in accordance with the rules of Chaoyangmen No. 4 Factory Village, but..."

Seeing his eagerness to speak but stopping, Zhu Qizhen asked, "Is there any problem?"

Huaien hurriedly laughed and said, "I am worried. This will cause discussion among the gentry..."

People rent 70% of the rent, but you can do it, but it turns out to become 30%. What should you do if you ask others to do?

This is clearly a mess!

Next, the gentry had only two choices, either, just like the imperial village, to rent a 30% ounce, or to bear it.

Zhu Qizhen disagreed and said, "I have my own farm and my own land. I will collect as much rent as I want. What does it have to do with others?"

Huai'en stopped talking. Yes, you can decide how much rent your own land will be collected, but the people will start to complain.

Since the Huangzhuang started to build workshops, more farmers could be attracted. In this way, other farmers and tenants would give up their original landlords and turn to the Huangzhuang.

The result is that there will be fewer and fewer tenants who rent the land until there is no one to cultivate a large area of ​​land, forcing you to reduce the rent.

However, no matter how you choose, you will eventually reduce your rent.

This is probably what the so-called cutting off people's and wealth routes...

Zhu Qizhen asked again: "Have you found out that someone in Xishan has forced the mine?"

"I went back to the emperor and found out that it was Zhang Yong, the younger brother of Concubine Zhang Cheng, the commander of Jinwu Right Guard."

Relatives in the harem will receive rewards of varying degrees, but most of them will hold positions. This commander is actually just an empty title and has no real power.

Zhu Qizhen frowned and said, "Zhang Yong dismissed his official position and demoted him to a commoner, and handed over to Shuntian Prefecture for disposal. Concubine Zhang Cheng was imprisoned for three months, so that she could reflect on her."

Huaien said carefully: "Your Majesty, isn't this... too harsh? I have investigated it, but Concubine Zhang did not participate..."

"This matter is not to be discussed. I am preparing to implement the new policy, but there are relatives who are doing things that oppress the people. If they are not severely punished, how can the new policy be implemented?"

Huai'en had no choice but to bow his head and say, "I obey the order!"

Zhu Qizhen looked into the distance and said, "I don't know where the people sent by Yuan Bin have gone..."

Huaien laughed and said, "According to the day of departure, he should have arrived in Qufu."

Zhu Qizhen thoughtfully said, "You said, can the Kong family really not move?"

"this……"

Huai'en wanted to speak but stopped, so he had to say: "Yan Shenggong Mansion is the leader of scholars in the world. I dare to advise you. The emperor needs to be cautious in this matter."

"If I retreat, wouldn't it be like telling others that I'm afraid of the Kong family?"

"Your Majesty, don't say that. You are the king. No matter how much influence Yan Shenggong has, he is also a minister. I just think that I should take care of the face of scholars all over the world. After all, I am the descendant of Confucius..."

"I take care of their face, who will take care of the face of the people in the world? Why should the Kong family decide on the world's education?"

Zhu Qizhen remembered what the Kong family did in Wei County, so he didn't get angry.

Shang Lu runs a good school in Wei County, and the children of the people are sent to study. You come over and point fingers, and you shut down the school and order rectification. I can go to your mother!

I will rectify your Kong family first!

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Qufu, Shandong.

This is Confucius' hometown, the birthplace of Huangdi, the former capital of Shennong, the hometown of Shang and Yin, the capital of Zhou and Han and Lu. The degree of cultural heritage is no different from that of the world.

The second year after Confucius passed away, the Emperor Zhou emperor set up the hall where he lived as a temple for worship. At that time, there were only three temple houses, which contained the clothes, carriages, ritual vessels used by Confucius during his lifetime. The descendants of the Kong family were in a simple and simple way.

Confucius was worshipped in the old house and a house was built according to the temple.

As Confucius' status and his descendants increased, the Kong family's residences expanded day by day. By the Cao Wei period, they were widely used outside the temple to live in scholars and teach and teach.

During the Baoyuan period of Emperor Renzong of Song Dynasty, the Confucius Mansion began to be expanded. After the enthronement of Yan Shenggong, a new title was established, called Yan Shenggong Mansion.

In the tenth year of Hongwu, Emperor Taizu ordered the Yansheng Gong to set up a lawsuit, and specially ordered the rebuilding of the prefecture east of Queli's old house.

Since then, Yansheng Gong Mansion has become a country among the country. During festivals, local officials have to visit them, and even those with low official positions cannot enter the threshold of the Kong family.

When the Jinyiwei came to the door with his letter, the Kong family was so shocked that they could not speak.

Although Kong Zhiping sent out was not a direct descendant, he was a member of the Kong family after all, and he represented Yan Shenggong outside.

Now that people are arrested and sent to Zhao Prison, they are still sending them a letter?

This is unprecedented!

You should know that the current Yansheng Gong Kong Yanjin is not only the duke, but also the prince's grandpa. With his status, even if he enters Beijing to pay homage, the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet will stand aside when he sees him.

Why did the Jinyiwei issue a letter to Yan Shenggong? Why?

Because once the driver is removed, the parties involved must go to the Jinyiwei to report.

This is equivalent to the court summons in later generations.

Is there any king's law or law to send a summons to the Yansheng Gong Mansion?

And it was a summons directly to Yan Shenggong himself, without any mercy!

Not to mention being guilty, no one dares to criticize even morally.

Therefore, when the Jinyiwei came to the door, the atmosphere became very awkward.

After learning the news, the local governments were shocked, first the magistrate of Qufu, then the magistrate of Jining, and finally even the Shandong governor came.

However, the Jinyiwei ignored these things, put down his letter and returned to Beijing.

The general meaning is that we have sent the subpoena, and it is your business whether to go or not.

Of course, if you don’t go, the Jinyiwei may come again, but this time it’s not about bringing a summons, but a warrant for arrest.

Just when this incident was in a turmoil, Kong Yanjin seemed very calm.

In all dynasties, Yan Shenggong has never been convicted.

I think about it and go there, what's there to be afraid of?

Behind the Kong family are millions of scholars in the world. Even if the emperor wants to convict himself, he must consider it.

So, the Confucius Mansion sent a large number of troops to escort Kong Yanjin into the capital.

At the same time, there were already memorials like snowflakes in the court, and they flew into the cabinet one after another.

Not only the officials in Beijing, but also local officials from all over the country also submitted memorials.

Of course, this time, everyone dare not scold the Jinyiwei. The Jinyiwei has been at its peak recently and has arrested too many officials. Who can guarantee that if I scolded today, will I receive a driver's post tomorrow?

However, most of the memorials expressed concern about this matter and quoted the scriptures to express the importance of Yansheng Gong.

If all the scholars in Yan Sheng could be humiliated, then wouldn’t all the scholars in the world be humiliated?

At this time, there were only Cao Nai and Zhang Yi in the cabinet, and they were also confused. They were at a loss when they looked at the memorials sent from various places.

"Mr. Cao, you see this is..."

"Don't ask me, I don't know anything!"

Cao Nai waved his hands repeatedly. As the chief minister of the cabinet, he suddenly felt that he could not keep up with the times.

The Jinyiwei only listens to the emperor alone, which means that the emperor is going to trouble Duke Yan Sheng.

what to do?

How the hell do I know what to do!

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Jinyiwei, Beizhenfushi.

Zhu Ji hurried to: "Sir, the people from the Confucius Mansion have come to Beijing to pay their respects."

Yuan Bin was not surprised by this, nodded calmly and said, "Since that's the case, summon it immediately!"

Zhu Ji said again: "Sir, I'm afraid there will be many inconveniences at this time."

Yuan Bin said in confusion: "What does it mean to be inconvenient?"

Zhu Ji said truthfully: "Before the Lord Yan Sheng had entered the city, ten miles outside the city, many ministers and scholars went to greet him."
To be continued...