Chapter 656 Marriage to Confucius Mansion
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It is an initiative to intermarry among the bannermen and intermarry between Manchu and Han people! Zhang Penghong and Wang Zhuang were very happy. The imperial examination system mentioned earlier in Zhenwu was indeed just a threat. Initiating intermarry between Manchu and Han people was his way to appease Han officials! This is a dream for Han officials. Once the news spreads, as long as Manchu and Mongolian officials do not provoke, Han officials will naturally stop. This method is wonderful!
Ma Qi, Xiao Yongzao, and Songzhu did not have much to do with intermarriage between Manchu and Han. For the Qing Dynasty, intermarriage between Manchu and Han was not a new thing. Before entering the pass, there was a large-scale marriage between Manchu and Han. After entering the pass, in the fifth year of Shunzhi, the Regent Dorgon told the Ministry of Rites: "Today, the next family is the next family, and the officials and civilians of Manchu and Han are all my ministers. If they want to be in harmony with each other, it is better to make them marry. Since then, if there are any officials and civilians of Manchu and Han who want to marry each other, please listen."
However, the initiative of intermarriage between Man and Han was not promoted at that time. First, most Han people were unwilling to marry Manchus at that time, and large-scale intermarriage between Manchus and Han might lead to the collapse of the Eight Banners system, leading to the loss of privileges of the Eight Banners people and affecting the livelihoods of the Eight Banners.
This initiative was basically in name only at that time. Two years later, Dorgon died and was liquidated after his death. He was pursued for his reputation and title during his lifetime. The proposal of intermarriage between Manchus and Han Dorgon became one of the crimes of great rebellion.
After that, a trend of restoring the old system of the Eight Banners ancestors emerged. Although there was no explicit regulation that Manchu and Han would not be intermarried, Manchu and Han did not be intermarried became a customary and even a heavenly rule among Manchus. However, in recent years, it has been somewhat loose. Although Manchu women are still prohibited from marrying Han people, they have begun to encourage Han women to marry Manchus.
The status of the bannerman is significantly better than that of the Han people. Even if Manchu and Han intermarry, Manchus will not suffer any losses. Ma Qi was not too worried about this. He was puzzled by what was the meaning of the visit of Emperor Xuanyan Gong Kong Yuqi at Zhenwu at this time? The Yansheng Gong has never been concerned about the government affairs.
Xiao Yongzao said at this time: "Master, large-scale intermarriage between flags and citizens can promote the integration of Manchu and Han, but it will inevitably lead to a surge in the number of bannermen and increase the burden on the court. Not to mention the number of soldiers is limited. There will inevitably be a situation where there are too many monks and less porridge. The livelihood of the Eight Banners has only improved slightly now, and the slaves are worried that this sentence may cause the bannermen to resist."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Penghong immediately refuted in a deep voice: "Otherwise, with the rapid growth of the navy and the new imperial guards, the overseas and local territory of the Qing Dynasty is about to expand significantly, and the shortage of soldiers and officials will increase exponentially. How could there be a situation where there are too many monks and too little porridge?"
"Yun Qing's words are good. You can't just look at things. You must be on the long run." Zhenwu nodded slightly and said, "The bannermen are the foundation of the Qing Dynasty. With the expansion of the territory of the Qing Dynasty, the number of bannermen will naturally increase accordingly. Now the American feudal countries are gradually expanding, and African feudalism has been put on the agenda. The troops of the Eight Banners are now too weak and must be vigorously strengthened. I now think that the Eight Banners population is too small."
"Emperor." Wang Xiao followed, "Although there is no clear regulation on the intermarriage of Manchu and Han dynasties, it has become a custom, and it has been more than 60 years. It can be said that it has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Suddenly, it is difficult for the ministers to make a decision. Moreover, the bannermen have a superior status and marriages have always been of equal importance. Even if the court encourages them, the ministers are worried that it will be difficult to implement them."
"What's the difficulty? To increase the encouragement," Zhenwu smiled slightly and said, "It's not just the officialdom, but also the people. When the Manchu and Han intermarriage, I should set an example. In addition, if the Han women marry Manchus and Manchus, they will be carried into the husband's family's banner, and if the flag daughter marrys the people, the husband's children will be carried into the Han army flag of the corresponding banner."
Zhang Pengsheng and Ma Qi all heard it all. This is a big deal! Fortunately, this master dared to think about it. In this way, the price of a bannerman woman will be a hundred times higher, and any equal match will be abandoned as if she were to be worn. Han officials, gentlemen and common people will be proud of marrying a bannerman woman, and the number of bannermans will immediately increase!
Ma Qi couldn't help but feel secretly happy. Zhenwu's move was indeed to integrate the Han people into Manzhou. In this way, the Qing Dynasty was as stable as a rock! Zhang Pengsheng secretly felt sorry for Zhenwu's move. Zhenwu's move was tantamount to being completely eliminated within more than ten years. At the same time, it also captured all the elites in the world in one go, and it was a good way!
Song Zhu bowed and said, "Emperor, as the saying goes, there must be one advantage and one disadvantage. The surge in the bannermen will inevitably lead to many problems. The slaves think that after careful consideration, it is appropriate to promulgate the world."
Zhenwu glanced at him and frowned slightly. Large-scale intermarriage between Man and Han Dynasty will of course cause a chain reaction. How could he not know? Think carefully? How should he wait? When will it be? Intermarriage between Man and Han Dynasty is not only the best way to appease Han officials, but also the best way to break the Eight Banners system. You cannot delay or procrastinate. Once you delay, you will inevitably have to have long nights and dreams. This matter must be cut off from the mess.
After pondering slightly, he said: "The biggest disadvantage of the surge in bannermen is that it is difficult to solve the livelihood problem. Others are secondary. At present, the livelihood of bannermen is not a problem at all, and the number of bannermen is urgently needed to expand the number of bannermen. Whether it is the Americas, Africa, the navy, or the new guards, there is currently a very shortage of manpower. There is no need to discuss the issue of intermarriage between Manchu and Han, and it will be published tomorrow."
Seeing Zhenwu's attitude was so firm, Ma Qi was afraid that Songzhu would not know how to advance and retreat, so he hurriedly bowed and said, "The emperor is wise and wise, and has far-reaching thoughts. It is actually the blessing of all officials of the Qing Dynasty and the blessing of all people in the world."
As soon as Ma Qi spoke, Zhang Penghong also followed: "The emperor is wise and wise, the Manchu and Han are one, and the marriage between Manchu and Han can not only completely eliminate the dispute between Manchu and Han, but also capture all the talents and the hearts of the people in the world. This is a good deed that the superiors benefit the country and the subordinates benefit the officials, gentry, and the people."
When the two of them praised him, the other three dared not object. Even if they had objections, they had to hold them in their stomachs and had to bow and praise him.
At this time, Yansheng Gong Kong Yuqi bowed into the hall. Yansheng Gong was hereditary title of descendant of Confucius' legitimate sect. Kong Yuqi was the eldest grandson of Confucius' 67th generation. In the sixth year of Kangxi, he inherited Yansheng Gong. In the ninth year, he was appointed as the Grand Duke of Guanglu and promoted to the young master of the crown prince in the fifteenth year. Although the Duke of Yansheng was only the second rank, his status was very respected. When he was in court, he was ranked above the first-rank cabinet minister.
In the third year of Shunzhi, Shunzhi granted a "Yanshenggong Mansion" on Taipusi Street. Since then, after the Spring and Autumn Festival, the successive Yanshenggong lived in the capital for a period of time. This spring, several northern provinces were drought, and the same was true in Shandong. Kong Yuqi entered the capital after finishing the Spring Festival.
However, although he was respectful, he never asked about the government affairs. Zhenwu suddenly summoned him, which made him quite puzzled. For some reason, when he entered the hall, he glanced quickly and saw that all the ministers in the study were there, and he couldn't help but feel even more surprised. He didn't dare to think too much, so he hurriedly kowtowed and said, "My minister Kong Yuqi respectfully asked the emperor for his holy care."
At this time, Zhang Penghong, Ma Qi and others also figured out the purpose of Zhenwu summoning Yansheng Gong Kong Yuqi, and they couldn't help but secretly praised the master for his careful thoughts. The Kong family not only had a respectable status, but also had a continuous duke for generations. Even if the princess married, it would not be humiliated. The royal family and the Kong family were married, and the appeal of this example was huge, and the officials, gentlemen and people in the world would inevitably follow.
Seeing Kong Yuqi getting up and walking a few steps forward and kneeling down, Zhenwu smiled and said, "Don't give him a seat, and give him a tea."
Hearing that he was given a seat to appreciate tea, Kong Yuqi couldn't help but glance at the five ministers in the upper study who were standing solemnly. He hesitated and thanked him for his gratitude.
Gao Jinxi took it seriously, bowed in, and reported to the report: "Report to the Emperor, Duke of the Fuguo Sele, General Fengguo's life span, Minister of Revenue Gamintu, General Manager Haizhang, Minister of Justice Lai Du, Minister of Rites Waerda and other 20 people who handed over signs outside, please see him."
Zhenwu nodded slightly. These people were not slow. How long did they have to go to the palace to apologize. After pondering for a moment, he looked at Zhang Pengfeng, Ma Qi and the other five, and said, "I will disappear these people. You can go to the study to deal with them. In addition, if you are discussing the six ministers and nine ministers, what should you be punished in insulting the king and father in public?"
Still want to discuss the crime? Ma Qi's heart was shocked when he heard this. This master was really not a good man. He wanted to take this matter as a handle for a long time. He didn't dare to think too much, so he hurriedly bowed and said, "Slaves and others follow the order."
Kong Yuqi was shocked when he heard that he insulted the king and father in public. What big thing happened? So many people insulted Zhenwu in public? Although this master was the new king, his methods were amazing. He had all taken over the Eight Banners military power in less than a year after he ascended the throne. Who are they who dared to be so bold?
After Ma Qi and others bowed and left, Zhenwu looked at Kong Yuqi and smiled and said, "I'm summoning Zhong to come today, and I have something to discuss."
When Kong Yuqi heard this, he dared not take advantage of the situation. He hurriedly bowed and said, "Emperor only gives orders, and I will do my best to share the worries for the emperor."
Zhenwu nodded slightly, without going around the circle, and said straight to the point: "If today is peaceful, the court has opened a vocational examination year after year, and the number of Han officials is increasing, and it has been strife with the Manchu and Mongolian officials. The dispute between Manchu and Han is becoming more and more intense. For the court's hundred years of plan, I want to vigorously promote the integration of Manchu and Han, and advocate the marriage between Manchu and Han. Your family has been famous for generations, and I want to marry you, set an example and promote the marriage between Manchu and Han. What do you mean by you?"
Marrying with the royal family? Kong Yuqi was stunned when he heard this. Is Zhenwu going to marry a daughter or a daughter-in-law in the Confucius Manchus? I thought that there were many cases of Manchus marrying Han girls as their wives. If the Confucius Manchus married a daughter, the role of setting an example would not be significant. He immediately concluded that Zhenwu wanted to marry the princess to the Confucius Mansion, which was a great honor.
However, he was immediately worried. If the princess gets married, she will definitely have to marry the legitimate wife. However, his eldest son Kong Chuanduo is already forty-one this year. He has long been given the second-rank crown by Kangxi. He is also the heir to the next Yan Shenggong. His grandson Kong Jiyi has also married and had children. Naturally, the princess cannot be a concubine. The only one who can marry the princess is the legitimate grandson Kong Guangqi. However, Kong Guangqi is only two years old now, how can he marry?
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