The new official science is something that has been talked about for many years, but how can this thing be easily tinkered with?
Liu Bang founded the country, and it was not until the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty that he thought of deposing hundreds of schools of thought and only respecting Confucianism.
The incubation of Neo-Confucianism, from Zhou Dunyi, Er Cheng, to Zhu Xi, went through the Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Song Dynasty before it took shape.
Now it takes several years of effort to build it, which is really not easy, but this time it does provide an excellent opportunity to observe astronomy.
At this moment, Huang Guan, the Minister of Rites, is doing his duty. This is his duty.
After returning from the observatory, Huang Guan went directly to his son-in-law's house. Since the two families were separated by a wall, he couldn't run away from such a big matter.
Xu Xianzhong didn't like his grandfather. When he came, he asked himself to recite poems. What the hell was he reciting?
As soon as the little guy saw his grandpa, he ran away. He was no longer a two-year-old kid, so don’t try to mess with me. This kid stepped on his two short legs and showed the speed he had practiced chasing a peacock. He really beat Huang Guan.
Left behind.
Huang looked at him and couldn't help but sigh: "You really resemble his father!"
When Xu Jingchang heard this, his face suddenly turned red, his eyes widened and he said: "What are you talking about? Father-in-law, don't you know that I have always been smart, studious, honest and well-behaved? All the civil and military nobles in the capital used to say
You should learn from Xu Jiazi!"
Huang Guan blinked and said with a smile: "It's not what people said in the past, it's what people say today... They also said that when you were born, the ground was red and the fragrance was overflowing!"
"Don't!"
Xu Jingchang waved his hands hurriedly, how could he say this nonsense?
"You don't want your daughter to be a widow!"
Huang Guan snorted lightly, "Stop talking nonsense. This kind of thing will probably not be a big deal in the future."
Xu Jingchang was startled, then nodded suddenly.
Weng's son-in-law sat in the study, and Huang Guan said directly: "Your Majesty asked the courtiers to observe astronomy, what is the purpose of it?"
Xu Jingchang said: "Observing astronomy proves that there is no destiny, your majesty does not uphold the destiny, and the emperor is not a god..."
The more Xu Jingchang said, the more Huang Guan frowned. If he really did this, he would probably die in front of his eyes!
"If you understand it this way, and follow this to tinker with official studies, you will probably cause endless disasters."
Huang Guan squirted the bastard to death with a sip of tea.
"How can I not understand this truth? I am asking you, what does your Majesty mean?"
Xu Jingchang said: "What your Majesty means is that after taking away the mandate of heaven, is there any way to ensure that the emperor is the supreme and supreme emperor?"
Huang Guan realized, nodded and said: "It's pretty much what I thought... It's just that it's easier said than done. Otherwise, how could Confucianism have been able to dominate for two thousand years?"
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "It's true. It might have been a bit troublesome at first... but now it has some clues." As he said that, Xu Jingchang placed a more detailed folk evaluation material in front of Huang Guan.
Huang Guan stared at it for a moment, and then he thought of the scene where Xu Jingchang used this thing to pinch Liu Bujiu Qing... He thought for a moment, hurriedly widened his eyes, looked at Xu Jingchang stupidly, his throat moved, as if he wanted to say something,
In the end, nothing could be said.
Seeing that his old father-in-law looked like he had seen a ghost, Xu Jingchang coughed and said, "What's wrong with you? Do you need to call the imperial doctor?"
Huang Guan came to his senses, but he turned pale with panic, and whispered: "You, you are not deliberately planning for the emperor, are you?"
Xu Jingchang hummed: "What are you thinking about? I am not a rebellious person."
"Then, what are you doing with this thing? We are talking about destiny!" Huang Guandao: "Could it be that you want to hold the emperor hostage?"
Xu Jingchang glared and said, "Father-in-law, although you are the elder, you are not allowed to frame your son-in-law like this! We want to get to the bottom of things and talk about serious things. What is the use of the theory of destiny?"
Huang Guanzheng said, "The emperor is the head of the political system, the supreme leader of the Nine-Five, and the most powerful person in every word... Confucianism respects the emperor so that there will be people who can make decisions independently and the world will not be in chaos. This is also what Confucius and Mencius said after they witnessed the chaos of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. I have learned from the painful experience and made the proposition.”
After a pause, Huang Guan said again: "It's just that the emperor is in the ninth level, and he really says everything. What if, like the first emperor, he can't cherish the people's power, use the people at will, build large-scale construction, go to war, and become the king of the world? This will not work. There must be something A way to hold the emperor hostage."
"Dong Zhongshu's three strategies of heaven and man not only fulfill the emperor's supreme status, but also limit the imperial power with the mandate of heaven, and do not allow the emperor to act randomly, one light and one dark, one yin and one yang, all showing wisdom." Huang Guan sighed: "It is precisely because of this. The design was so good that no one could shake it for so many years."
Xu Jingchang smiled and nodded, "Yes, my father-in-law really hit the nail on the head... Actually, let me say, the core of this official education is how to restrict. Otherwise, the emperor can do whatever he wants and do whatever he wants without respecting the people's power. It is also right. Official learning must also be encouraged, and the people must also agree...then this official learning is no longer official learning."
Huang Guan nodded, "That's true."
Because they are our own people, these two sons-in-law spoke very straightforwardly... In any case, we cannot think that the emperor is omniscient and omnipotent, and everything he does is right.
Since ancient times, China has adhered to a kind of rationality and believed in gods and spirits.
If you don’t believe blindly and firmly, if it doesn’t work, you are not pious enough. That doesn’t exist!
Therefore, the previous refutation of Dianxing Blessing was done calmly and smoothly, and the Kong family was moved from Shandong to Yingtian.
It is easy to destroy and difficult to rebuild.
Therefore, the orthodox official science has only been revised and has not produced a final version.
Xie Jin has been busy for a long time. Everything else is easy to talk about, but he is stuck on the key core.
Now that Huang Guan has taken over, things are still stuck.
What should I do?
"Father-in-law, what should I do? It's already clear... Your Majesty governs the country with the support of the people, and where the people's support comes from, it comes from this investigation!"
Xu Jingchang lightly knocked on the manuscript on the table. Huang Guan was suddenly shocked and suddenly enlightened. He couldn't help but slap his forehead.
"Look at how confused I am. Sure enough, I understand."
Huang Guan was in a great mood... He had solved the most critical thing, and the rest would be easy to handle.
This theory of Tianxin and Destiny has been refuted before, but this time Huang Guan retained the essence, but did not deny it completely at once.
It is not right to say that destiny does not exist!
Confucius said to respect ghosts and gods and keep them at a distance.
There may be destiny, and gods may exist, but these cannot be allowed to interfere with government affairs.
For example, the movements of the sun, moon, and stars are naturally proven by astronomical calculations and are not divine will.
Wind, frost, rain, snow, floods, droughts, and locust plagues are just normal occurrences, so don’t make a fuss about them.
Disaster relief requires manpower and material resources, but it does not rely on divine power.
After saying this set of things... Next comes the question of the Emperor, and finally we get to the point.
As mentioned before when we were debating the blessings of a prosperous palace, Zhu Yuanzhang did not uphold any destiny, nor did he inherit anyone's orthodoxy... The previous orthodoxy was cut off, and Emperor Hongwu restored China.
Now following this point of view, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty upholds the will of the people and governs the world. The emperor is the incarnation of the people... Thousands of people have many ideas and different thoughts. They have basic necessities, food, housing, transportation, birth, old age, illness and death.
All matters require the emperor's concern, and then he orders all officials to implement them carefully.
In a word, the emperor has no heart, but takes the hearts of all people as his heart!
After writing this thing, Huang Guan took a long breath and felt that his whole body felt comfortable and relaxed, and he almost felt like flying.
"If it can be done, I will make a mark in the history of the ages."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "You, old man, have already made a sum of six Kui Yuan."
"That's different!" Huang Guan sighed: "The six poems of Kui Yuan are just good at taking exams, just like a talented scholar. How many poems he left behind are not as noble as a Confucian scholar. The difference is huge."
Xu Jingchang smiled and said: "Then you are now comparable to the great scholars of all ages."
Huang Guan's brows moved slightly, and after a long time, he sighed: "It still needs some heat."
This man said this, but his heart was full of joy... The more he thought about it, the more brilliant his statement became... In the past, it was said that the emperor is the son of the emperor, supreme and noble.
Doing this actually pushes the emperor and the people further and further away, allowing the emperor to occupy the ninth level and ignore the fireworks of the world... It seems to be noble, but in fact it is handing over power to the courtiers.
But the new saying is that the emperor has no intention and takes the hearts of the people as his heart.
In this way, the emperor must understand the hearts of the people, understand the people's sentiments, and be familiar with folk affairs. This is the emperor's mission.
It fell to the prince to go to places to study, live with the people, and understand the people's hearts and minds, all of which were necessary measures.
For example, when Zhu Gaochi went to Jiangxi to explore and go deep into Poyang Lake, it was a matter of course and belonged to good governance.
Moreover, the emperor and the people were tied together. In this way, the emperor's power foundation was more solid, he could get more support, and to a certain extent, he was more noble.
After all, China has a tradition of killing gods, but the emperor is truly with the people, so who can kill him?
Win the hearts of the people and win the world; water can carry a boat but also capsize it.
All of these have been properly explained, and there is no longer any problem.
Huang Guan felt so comfortable all over his body that he almost shouted: My way has been accomplished!
As a Confucian scholar, Hao Shou has experienced many years of poverty, but at this age, he can set up his mind for the heaven and earth, and establish his destiny for the people... He really will die without regrets, with a smile on his face.
Huang Guan immediately started writing quickly, without any hesitation. After working hard for several days, he finally handed over this masterpiece to Zhu Di.
After Zhu Di received it, he actually read it carefully... Not only did he read it himself, he also invited Yao Guangxiao into the palace, and the emperor and his ministers studied it together.
Five days later, Zhu Di issued an edict to compile the Yongle Dadian, and designated this article as the first article of the Yongle Dadian.
The emperor has no intention!
After Huang Guan got the news, he was very happy and went to Xu Mansion regardless of fatigue.
When I saw my grandson Xu Xianzhong, I hugged him without letting the little guy run away this time.
"I don't recite poetry, I don't recite it!"
Huang Guan laughed and said: "Don't worry, this time, we won't recite poems... we will recite articles!"
