Although the battle in Qiongzhou was won, Zhao Bing felt very touched. The Mongolian soldiers died and they died. They fought for their own nation and country, which was considered a place to die. Senior generals such as Aoluchi were the same, regardless of Mongolia and Han. Death in battle and suicide were also their duty. And those Han people in Jiangbei, it has been hundreds of years since Shi Jingtang ceded the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun to the Khitan and then fell into the hands of the Jurchens. Two or three generations are enough to change the structure and belief of a nation, and they are the ones they are talking about when they fight to the death.

What made Zhao Bing angry was the Han people in Jiangnan. The Southern Song Dynasty lost its country in recent years, but they had already become accomplices of the Mongols. Of course, this cannot be blamed on the people and ordinary soldiers. To be honest, these emperors at the end of the Song Dynasty, Shi Miyuan and Jia Sidao, a bunch of treacherous people, donated miscellaneous taxes as much as a cow. Years of war and the greed of military generals, and oppression made the military soldiers miserable, but Zhao Bing thought this could not be a reason for their betrayal.

But the Song Dynasty not only produced traitors such as Liu Zheng, Lu Wenhuan, and Fan Huchen, but also included loyal and wise men from the Jiang family, Li Tingzhi, and the loyal and righteous men who were not dead, who were left in history, such as Lu Xiufu and Wen Tianxiang who were not dead. Why did this happen? To put it bluntly, social morality is declining, the people's concept of right and wrong is weak, and the rituals and music are broken. The main responsibility is of course the emperor's responsibility, and appointing bad ministers to exclude knowledgeable people from the court and suppress loyal scholars, which leads to bad money driving out good money, and the world is getting worse and worse, and the sense of shame is lost.

Zhao Bing thought this was also a common problem in every apocalyptic dynasty. At this moment, the Han civilization is a declining civilization from a political sense. Because the main enemy of the Central Plains civilization that has been passed down for thousands of years is the nomadic peoples in the north, and they are still in the primitive stage compared with the Han civilization, so the primitive barbarians have no psychological or political burden. They will launch an attack on this "advanced" and weak civilization in order to rob and destroy everything they want.

Due to the complexity and linkage of the internal economic structure, political structure, etc. of the "advanced" civilization, its power has been dispersed and dissolved in the four trends, and civilization eventually becomes a "drag". The protracted preparations and wars have greatly amplified the cost of "civilization", and the social burden is becoming heavier and heavier, and it is eventually eliminated by simple and barbaric forces.

The Yuan Dynasty pacified the Southern Song Dynasty and mixed with the north and south, which was an unprecedented change in Chinese history. In the past, the northern nomadic peoples had repeatedly conquered half of the mountains and rivers in North China, but failed to pacify Jiangnan and unify China. The Yuan Dynasty was the first conquering dynasty founded by the nomadic people and ruled the whole of China. The Yuan Dynasty's unification of China ended the four hundred years of division and disturbance since the late Tang Dynasty, but on the other hand, it had a great impact on the cultural and social order of China, especially Jiangnan.

Zhao Bing received education on the history of suffering of the Chinese nation when he was very young in his previous life. He knew that there were more than one foreign dynasty established in the Central Plains than the Mongolian Yuan, as well as the Jurchens and the Qing Dynasty. However, they were soon as they were assimilated by the Han people and completed the integration of civilizations. However, the Mongolian Yuan was an alien, and their traditional culture was the largest gap between their Han culture, so they respected the traditions of the Central Plains at least.

When the Mongols suddenly emerged, they were like those brave men who climbed the snow peak, they did their best to use all their energy, strength and intelligence. Therefore, they regarded each attack as a leap forward and abyss. In the face of such an attacker, which "civilized man" could resist it? This allowed them to seize the world with their fast horses and strong bows, and quickly seize the world.

But when the world was in the face of such a high-level and mature system as Han civilization, the Mongolians were unable to make their nation develop a more mature collectivist consciousness, nor did they develop a more positive individualistic spirit, but chose a difficult ruling method that combines "warning" and "pragmatism". However, the huge gap with Han civilization eventually made the upper Mongolian aristocrats disgusted with the inability to reach their own abilities and learn from Han civilization.

In the end, the Mongols transformed this disgust into ignorant, blind, and ignorant hatred. They could neither transform this civilization nor fully integrate into this civilization. All they could do was destroy. When the Mongols destroyed the Jin Dynasty, the North China region suffered extremely severe damage, and the local social and cultural heritage was also greatly damaged, which led to the Han literati even feeling of destruction of "the sky is broken, the earth is broken, and human relations are destroyed." Therefore, later generations often say that the Mongols almost destroyed Chinese civilization for thousands of years, and that was the saying that "Tang Dynasty culture is in Japan and Song Dynasty culture is in Korea"...

As a member of the Chinese nation and a witness of history, Zhao Bing felt that he needed to make some contributions to maintaining the inheritance of Chinese civilization and must not let the Japanese and the bandits regard themselves as orthodox. In addition, he knew that a country's cultural heritage not only reflected the characteristics and style of its own nation, but also enhanced national cohesion. China's traditional culture is based on Confucian culture as its core.

In addition, Zhao Bing also heard a statement about the short-lived life of the Mongol Yuan in his previous life. Managing a country is nothing more than three aspects: politics, economy and culture. For the Mongolians from the northern grasslands, the economy is the easiest to be absorbed and transformed, and politics is the second most, while the most difficult to absorb the Han culture that has always been restrained, of course, including, but not limited to, the Mongols. Even modern Western countries like to say half of their words and hide half of their words, it is difficult to accept.

The initial belief of the Mongols was shamanism. After coming into contact with Buddhism, they turned to Buddhism. Later, they believed in Islam and Christianity. Among them, they all had devout believers, forming a huge and boundless unity composed of multiple elements. However, it was difficult to understand and absorb advanced Chinese culture, which made them choose alcohol and beauty and self-deprecation. The disintegration of culture, the incompatible spiritual and literary aspects of the ruler and the ruled became the fundamental reason why the Yuan Empire had only been maintained for a hundred years.

Although Zhao Bing did not agree with Confucianism, especially the etiquette and law he did, it was too troublesome, but the positive significance could not be denied. In ancient times, Confucius and Mencius advocated the concept of loyalty to the emperor with conditions, as Confucius said: If a country has a way, he will be an official; if a country has no way, he can be recalled. The ministers did not fulfill their obligation to be foolish and loyal to each clan and surname. In the Song Dynasty, this concept was replaced by the view of absolute loyalty to the emperor, and its formation was parallel to the strengthening of the monarchy and autocratic regime in the Song Dynasty.

Sima Guang of the Northern Song Dynasty first advocated the theory of respecting the king and respecting the ministers, "just respecting the ministers and being humble," and "just as the heaven and earth cannot be changed." Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism further elevated the great righteousness of the monarch and ministers to a state of near-religiousness. Both Cheng and Zhu Zi both regarded the relationship between the monarch and the ministers as the most important link in the normal state. "The positioning of the king and the ministers is not easy" is "the theorem of the world, and there is no escape between heaven and earth". It emphasizes that once the relationship between the monarch and the ministers is formed, it will never change. Even if the dynasty changes, it cannot be changed. "Starting to death is small, losing integrity is big", "loyal ministers do not serve the two monarchs, and strong women do not serve the two husbands" all reflect an absolute concept of loyalty to the emperor, and maintaining integrity for the court has become the obligation of the ministers.

However, Zhao Bing also knew that preaching is one thing, whether it can be done, and how many people can do it is another matter. Especially during the revolution of past dynasties, the legacy of the country will also have ideological struggles, so that they should go far and wide to preserve integrity and righteousness, and to change to the new dynasty and seek to practice the way of the people? This is a common problem that has troubled scholars and officials of all dynasties, and it is also the focus of debate among historians and literati to identify the loyalty and treacherous people of ancient times. The reason why this issue is endless and difficult to choose is because it involves the major issues of "loyalty to the emperor" or "doing the way" in the Confucian value system.

In the era of conquering dynasties replacing the Han dynasties, this issue is even more sharp because it involves "the great defense of the barbarians and Xia" and "from the Xia people and the barbarians". In fact, in any major historical change, there is no way to avoid mud and sand, and fish and dragons appear together. Faced with irresistible changes in the external environment, everyone responds differently based on the severity of their political philosophy, moral beliefs and actual interests. Even when the Han dynasties replaced each other, taking office and hiding was a difficult problem for scholars and officials. At present, the scholars and officials in Jiangnan faced unprecedented severe tests on the issue of official career...

Zhao Bing looked at Lu Xiufu, Wen Tianxiang and Yingjieyan in the hall. "History" has proved that they were loyal and righteous people of the Song Dynasty, either committed suicide to sacrifice their country, became martyrs, or were lonely and loyal to the festival of the country. They have always been role models for patriots and benevolent people to follow, and the objects of praise from historians and scholars. In general, martyrs and survivors represent the mainstream reactions of the literati in Jiangnan during the great changes in the Song and Yuan dynasties. In fact, this is not the case. There are still many traitors and swaying people.

"This time I sent troops to Guangxi, I thought the momentum was great, and that we would win the Yuan army was well known. We should strengthen the confidence of the scholars and prevent them from being tempted by the enemy and embark on the road of no return." Seeing that the three of them had already unified their opinions with him, Zhao Bing further clarified his opinions, but he also secretly laughed and made such a big turn, which finally led to this matter. As for whether it could prompt the Mongols to destroy their country as soon as possible, we should just say that there were dates but no dates and hit them first. Anyway, it is not a bad thing to absorb more Confucian scholars who supported him.

"Well, what Your Majesty said is exactly that the thief chief Kublai Khan is good at trying to win people's hearts. When he was the king of the clan, he once ordered the Confucian scholars captured in the army to listen to the policy of redemption for the people. He relied on the assistance of the surrendered Confucian ministers of the Jin Dynasty to seize the throne of Khan. The hawks and dogs that attacked our dynasty were all northern generals. Then he issued two edicts to recruit famous scholars from all over the Yangtze River. Everyone entered the court to become officials. Many people were willing or forced to go to Dadu. We should take some measures." Lu Xiufu nodded and said.

"As far as I know, this is not all. After the Li Yan Rebellion, Kublai Khan killed Wang Wentong, a Han minister who had a marriage relationship with Li Yan, and was suspicious of the Han people. After only a year of seizing Jiangnan, he took the blame for the repetition of Jiangnan's redundant officials, and seized the old officials of the Song Dynasty, and cleared out a large number of Confucian officials in our dynasty. Even if he remained in office, it was just a record of academic records, teaching, Xuezheng, Shanzhu and other minor officials. It was very difficult to be able to take the position of a clerk. Even confucian scholars and monks and Taoists were compared, which could be said to have all the civil servants." Wen Tianxiang frowned and said.

"The sages thought that 'respecting the king and expelling the barbarians and strictly defending the barbarians and the barbarians and the barbarians and the barbarians and the barbarians were strictly guarded by the south of the Yangtze River. In order to prevent them from being forcibly conquered by the Tartars, there were many great scholars and great ministers in governing the country. They should be summoned to our dynasty and not used by the enemy!" Ying Jieyan continued.

"Well, I have heard of these. In order to seek quick victory, the thief chief Kublai Khan adopted a policy of surrendering, and all the officials under surrender were given priority. However, the Yuan court was extremely suspicious of the southerners, and the Han people in the north also discriminated against the southerners and excluded them from many parties. There were no scholars from Jiangnan in various prefectures and counties in Jiangbei!" Zhao Bing nodded, "But there is news that the pseudo-Yuan prince Zhenjin is now supervising the country. He likes Sinology and trusts Confucian scholars, and sends people to Jiangnan to find well-educated scholars. I am worried that those who are not determined will be deceived by him, accept his recruitment and use it for his own use!"

"Yes, if the enemy succeeds first, it will be extremely unfavorable to our dynasty. It is imperative to send troops to Guangxi, and it is better not to be too late!" Lu Xiufu clearly expressed his support after hearing this.

"Okay, since there is no objection, we will start to arrange the dispatch of troops, and then the mainland will coordinate the plan!" Zhao Bing said immediately. He actually knew that the real situation was much more serious than what the three of them said. They were afraid that they would pretend not to know and be cautious about their faces, so they were all one of the Confucian scholars. Zhao Bing knew it very well but could not explain it. Burning bridges across the river was a common trick used by emperors, not to mention that Kublai Khan himself was a king who did not understand benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness. In addition, the Yuan Dynasty used people to obtain talents the most, which was the so-called "roots and feet" at that time.

This "roots and feet" system of talent acquisition is completely different from the system of recruiting scholars in the Central Plains since the Tang and Song dynasties with imperial examinations as the main channel. This has led to extremely difficult problems for scholars in the Yuan Dynasty, especially scholars in Jiangnan, on the issue of official career. These former prides of heaven, literati and poets suddenly became "unfamiliar people", "martial men and women slandered them in front of them, and ordinary officials insulted them in the future." There is no more golden house in the book, no more beautiful women and jade in the book, and no more saints and craftsmen are worse than those of craftsmen!

Even if you can be assigned to a teaching position, there are many monks, few porridges, and the number of positions such as academic records, teaching officers, and mountain chiefs is limited. They are even scarce than those of the current academicians of the two academies, and their treatment is extremely low. As the candidates were admitted to the prefecture professors, they were just quasi-ranked officials. Everyone said that the seventh rank was considered a sesame, but they didn’t know what these nine ranks were.

But even so, it was extremely difficult to find a job. In the Yuan Dynasty, officials were corrupt and honest, but they were perverted. The civilized officials were also obscene and had to seek positions. In short, the scholars in Jiangnan in the early Yuan Dynasty were not only involved in the issue of officialdom or not, but also in the issue of opportunity. They were not all voluntary seclusion, but actually Jiang Taigong fished, hoping to improve his reputation and attract the attention of "Bo Le"...
Chapter completed!