The students gathered together, except for Guo Zhengyu, who was in charge of politics in Henan, and Yuan Keli, who was a regent in Suzhou, all of his other confidant disciples arrived.

As for Fang Congzhe, Ye Xianggao, Li Tingji and others are not Lin Yanchao's students, Fang Congzhe, Li Tingji, Sun Chengzong and Yuan Zongdao have a good relationship and regard themselves as students in front of Lin Yanchao.

Ye Xianggao, Fang Congzhe and Li Tingji entered the Hanlin Academy in the same year. He was Lin Yanchao's fellow townsman and classmate. The relationship between the three of them has always been good, so they often brought him here.

So these six people are basically the backbone of the Lin Party in Beijing. Lin Yanchao basically learned about any disturbances in the court from the letters from several people.

The six of them have just become officials and are young since childhood. They always expect each other with their own will, but they have a good relationship.

Ye Xianggao's relationship with the other five people was somewhat subtle, but he did not regard himself as a student of Lin Yanchao like the other five people, but it did not prevent him from getting along with the five people.

Li Tingji was the second place in the eleventh year of Wanli, and Fang Congzhe was the Shujishi in the eleventh year of Wanli, but the two of them never took offense and always respected Sun Chengzong in the Hanlin Academy.

Sun Chengzong was the second place in the 14th year of Wanli. After entering the Hanlin Academy, he gave the green light all the way to his career. Now he is a lecturer in the Hanlin Academy. Moreover, this appointment is based on the imperial edict, which particularly makes Sun Chengzong highly valued by the emperor.

I even heard that the emperor made an exception this year and met Sun Chengzong once.

Now even the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and the Six Ministers of the Secretariat cannot meet the emperor. However, Sun Chengzong can make an exception and meet the emperor, which is particularly favored by the saints.

Many officials believe that Sun Chengzong is the next Lin Yanchao in his career.

However, when this incident reached Lin Yanchao's ears, he felt a little uncomfortable. Although everyone, as officials of the court, were all the emperor's ministers, the emperor still began to dig out his own corners.

Sun Chengzong has always been regarded as his substitute by Lin Yanchao. When he was not in the capital or suffered setbacks in his official career, Sun Chengzong could raise the banner of achievements for him.

Of course, this was when Lin Yanchao was not in the court. But now when Lin Yanchao returned to the court and became the Minister of Rites, the emperor was reusing Sun Chengzong, which seemed a bit heartbroken.

This seems to be the rhythm of first using students and then teachers, but it reminded Lin Yanchao of the Qing Dynasty that after pacifying the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, the Qing Dynasty reused Li Hongzhang to check and balance Zeng Guofan.

Li Hongzhang was the son of Zeng Guofan's Nian family, and even more from Zeng Guofan's aide. Sun Chengzong was also from Lin Yanchao's office. During the 14th year of Wanli, Lin Yanchao was the chief examiner, so he was Sun Chengzong's teacher.

Lin Yanchao deliberately neglected Sun Chengzong, creating some signs of disagreement between the two, thinking that if he is politically frustrated in the future, at least Sun Chengzong will be supported in the court.

But the emperor did the opposite and personally promoted Sun Chengzong to the title, and then transferred Guo Zhengyu out of the capital, which was very meaningful to let him set up another mountain within the Lin Party to check and balance himself.

Lin Yanchao knew that the emperor had some bad intentions, but when he saw Sun Chengzong again, he felt a little subtle. He even wondered if he had valued Sun Chengzong too much before, so that among the officials who advocated reform in the court, his prestige reached a level second only to himself.

Lin Yanchao knew that although he had thoughts in his heart, he must not show suspicion on his face. Moreover, he still trusted Sun Chengzong very much and regarded him as a heart-warming person, otherwise he would not have made things difficult for him at the beginning.

Sun Chengzong was also very successful, and among the six people, everyone even silently led Sun Chengzong.

Everyone chatted for a while, but before Lin Yanchao had eaten, the mansion brought food.

Lin Yanchao and the students were eating and chatting.

Because I often tell students the principle of "to advance when doing things, and to retreat when enjoying them", the meal is also very simple, just a big bowl of food.

The rice and the dishes were mixed together, and everyone was talking while eating.

"It can be seen from the court today that the current proposal of reform and reform is quite restricted in the court. Are we just repairing and repairing the bricklayer?" Yuan Zongdao sighed.

Fang Congzhe said: "The work of reforms cannot be done overnight. Suddenly, it will alarm the adults in the court."

"What should Zhonghan's high opinion?" Yuan Zongdao asked.

Fang Congzhe said: "We should let scholars all over the world understand our opinions at the moment."

"Since Zhonghan took the Xinmin Daily from Zhisheng, I have seen that there are fewer words of persuasion and education, but there are many more words of advertising and kitsch." Yuan Zongdao said bluntly.

Fang Congzhe was so ridiculed by Yuan Zongdao, but he smiled and said: "Brother Yuan only saw what was written in the newspaper, but he didn't see Xinmin Newspaper since Fang was the editor-in-chief. From the original six or seven thousand copies to eight or nine thousand copies, he has been published."

Li Tingji nodded and said, "Thank you Brother Fang for the blessing. During the Hanlin Academy this year, each colleague can get two more kilograms of meat."

When everyone heard Li Tingji say this, everyone laughed.

Lin Yanchao couldn't help but smile. The Hanlin Academy used to be a poor yamen, so there was a saying that the Hanlin Academy was poor. However, with the subsidies from Xinmin Daily, the welfare of the Hanlin people became better and better.

Lin Yanchao Sun Chengzong said: "What do you think about Zhisheng?"

Sun Chengzong respectfully put down his bowl and chopsticks and replied, "Reporting to my teacher, I think that doing things is not too high. You must first get close to the customs. The same is true for the newspapers. You should not rashly treat them with great righteousness. First, let the scholars and people in the world like it, and then someone will listen to our words."

After Sun Chengzong finished speaking, everyone couldn't help but praise: "I have a high opinion of the newspaper. The matter of handling the newspaper is that I want to go and give the people, not the people who come and give me."

Lin Yanchao also nodded.

Sun Chengzong continued: "My teacher always mentioned that reforms should be followed by the people's will and the general trend. Therefore, students think that reforms are not about the people in the temple, but about the people, and the court follows them. For example, in the year of Longqing, the sea was opened and the tribute was granted to Altan, and the old customs were eliminated and the bottom was truly reformed, rather than establishing a new law based on one's own intentions like Wang Jingchuan, and letting the world follow it."

Lin Yanchao nodded. Sun Chengzong was worthy of being his favorite student. He had already thought of this before he could say it.

"Let's talk about this Xinminbao, everyone in the world regards it as the mouthpiece of his mentor. He thinks that if we should reiterate reform and merits like the Yanjing Times, I will not. I will advocate whatever the people like. Even if others say I am vulgar, we will do whatever they benefit us, even if they say we are beneficial to our advertisements. In fact, there is no need to deliberately teach the people what they do. This is our proposition to reform and practice the law. It is also the consensus reached between me and Zhonghan at the beginning."

Lin Yanchao said happily: "Okay, okay, this is really the happiest thing I have heard since I returned to Beijing."

Fang Congzhe and Sun Chengzong were both overjoyed when they heard this.

Lin Yanchao nodded happily. If the court could really follow the will of the people, what would it be wrong if he retreated to his hometown to teach?

At this time, Tao Wangling said indignantly: "Since ancient times, those who win the hearts of the people have won the world, those who lose the hearts of the people have lost the world, and those who lose the hearts of the people have lost the world, and the Emperor Taizu won the hearts of the people and won the world. But now all the gongs in court have been in court for a long time, but they have forgotten what the hearts of the people are."

Ye Xianggao said: "But the people can follow their wishes, but they can follow them blindly. For example, the people are unwilling to pay taxes, and the gentry transfers taxes to the people. This is also the will of the people's will. Therefore, if the people agree to the court, they will do it, and if they are not allowed, they will be banned. This is also the right way."

When Sun Chengzong and Fang Congzhe heard this, they were stunned and didn't know what to say.

Lin Yanchao nodded and said, "Well, you must remember what Jinqing said."

His own speech under the curtain is quite free, and everyone expresses their opinions. When they have different opinions, they will be over and over again. No one will take it seriously. However, in the future, these people are in high positions. Lin Yanchao doesn't know whether they can still argue with friendly arguments like now.

Lin Yanchao immediately said: "Changing customs and customs cannot be achieved in one day, and doing things can not be achieved in one day. It is good to follow the people's will, but the important thing is to take advantage of the situation."

Everyone showed a look of listening.

Lin Yanchao said: "Major matters must be discussed in court, but it is difficult to make some suggestions on court discussions, so it is only possible to do small matters, keep it simple and difficult. There is one thing I have been thinking about in my heart for a long time, and this time it will definitely be proposed by the Minister of Rites!"

"I don't know what the teacher's claim is?"

Lin Yanchao said: "Let Xunzi enjoy the holy temple!"

Everyone was surprised to hear Lin Yanchao's words.

"My mentor really wants to do this? It's not easy at this time!"

"Xunzi was removed from the holy temple in the seventh year of Jiajing! This is contrary to Emperor Shizong's intention."

"If the mentor reiterates this move, it will be no less than an uproar."

Lin Yanchao smiled when he heard this. He would let the news first, and wait until he took office as Minister of Rites before he could work hard to do it.

After dinner, everyone saw Lin Yanchao a little tired and said goodbye.

Originally, Lin Yanchao lent a few students to live in this house when he left Beijing, but when Lin Yanchao returned to Beijing, they all moved out consciously.

At the end, Sun Chengzongyan reported to Lin Yanchao privately if something happened.

Lin Yanchao asked him to stay.

Lin Yanchao asked, "Why are you so cautious?"

Sun Chengzong said: "Reporting to my teacher, is it about Liqing?"

"Liqing?" Lin Yanchao asked, "Didn't he serve as a regent in Suzhou?"

Sun Chengzong said: "It was Liqing who caused a big disaster!"

Lin Yanchao heard this and thought to himself that although Yuan Keli was a prosecutor in Suzhou, he was his own student and he could take care of him no matter how big the matter was. However, Sun Chengzong said with a serious look that he had caused a big disaster, and it seemed that the matter was quite a mistake.

Lin Yanchao said: "Liqing is the most impatient among my disciples, but also the most courageous. Last year, he just entered the officialdom, so I should have said a few words, but because of the urgent need to leave Beijing, I forgot to explain a few words."

"Suzhou is an important place in Jiangnan, with a mixture of fish and dragons. There are many officials. It is not surprising that Li Qing was a prosecutor in Suzhou and he really offended any wealthy family, but he acted like a grudge and would not be distorted by black and white. Let's talk, as long as it is not the Shen family in Wuxian, the Wang family in Taicang, I have a way to turn around for him."

Speaking of this, Lin Yanchao picked up the tea and rinsed his mouth.

But when Sun Chengzong said in a low voice, "Report to his mentor, Liqing was the one who was appointed as the Suzhou advisor to offend the Shen family in Wu County!"

“…”

Lin Yanchao coughed a few times, put down the teacup and said solemnly: "What's this? I didn't hear any wind."

Sun Chengzong said: "It was also a matter of reporting to the mentor not long ago. This matter must start with the Suzhou magistrate Shi Ruzhong."

Lin Yanchao stretched out his hand and said, "Brother Shi Ru Chongnian? How could he be involved in him? I remember that he and Bo Xiu and Zhonglang have a close relationship."

Shi Ruzhong was Shi Kunyu, a Jinshi in the eighth year of Wanli. He was previously a doctor of the Ministry of Revenue. This time he became the prefect of Suzhou. Lin Yanchao remembered that this appointment was Shen Shixing intended to let his disciples go to his hometown to serve as officials, so he was so easy to take care of.

Sun Chengzong said: "It is true. Before Bo Xiu and Zhonglang founded Taopu Society in Beijing, and advocated reforming the atmosphere in articles and changing the style of imitating ancient times. Shi Ruzhong and Wang Jingfeng were both fellow villagers in Huguang and joined the Wenshe Society, so their friendship has always been very good. However, at that time, Liqing had gone to Suzhou to serve as a regent, but had no contact with Shi Ruzhong."

Lin Yanchao nodded and said, "Continue."

"When Shi Ruzhong came to Suzhou as the prefect of the magistrate, he received a case. The person who was a prosecuted was an official named Wu. He donated a fifth-rank official and was also a relative of the chief minister. At that time, there was a wealthy family in Wu County named Lu Shiming. His servant Wei Ao stole his property and his wife to Wu. So Wu took Yuanfu's sign and led dozens of servants to Lu Shiming's family, entrusted his property, collected his property, and sentenced him to prison and questioned him."

"After that Yuanfu's family Shen Bing informed Wuxian magistrate Zhou Yingao and dealt the case with an ironclad case. Then the Lu family went up to sue the mansion, but the clerk in the mansion was sold to the Lu family who complained. The Lu family was dissatisfied and blocked the street to complain. Finally, Liqing accepted the complaint and handed it to the prefect Shi Ruzhong again and... mentor? mentor?"

Lin Yanchao was closing his eyes and stretching out his hand to hold his forehead. He heard Sun Chengzong calling him a few words.

Lin Yanchao opened his eyes and waved his hand to signal.

Sun Chengzong said: "My teacher seems very tired. Are you working hard on the journey?"

Lin Yanchao knew that his face must be ugly at this moment. He forced a smile and asked, "What do you think about this matter?"

Sun Chengzong carefully said: "The students thought that Liqing did something wrong. No matter how Liqing said, he should inform his mentor about the matter before making a decision."

Lin Yanchao thought to himself when he heard this, this scene was so similar.

When Xu Jie returned home from the position of chief minister, countless people gave the land to the Xu family, which made the public resentment. At that time, Hai Rui was appointed as the governor of Yingtian, and when the people arrived, the complaints of Xu Jie were piled up like mountains.

Xu Jie was a life-saving grace for Hai Rui, but in the face of the people's sentiment, Hai Rui was determined to investigate to the end, and finally forced Xu Jie's two sons to go to jail. Mintian, who had been swallowed into his mouth, vomited most of them.

Xu Jie was furious and instructed Zhang Juzheng to dismiss Hai Rui from Governor Yingtian. Zhang Juzheng, the favorite student of Xu Jie, not only did this, but also wrote to tell Hai Rui that the three-foot method has not been implemented for a long time in Wuzhong.

Just today, Shen Shixing just told this story to himself.

Unexpectedly, Shi Kunyu and his good student Yuan Keli were learning from Hai Rui’s good example to set fire in Shen Shixing’s hometown. What should Lin Yanchao do when this matter is made?

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